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Lucky's
1270 Coast Village Rd, Montecito
Phone: (805) 565-7540
- Category: Steakhouse
- Hours: Mon-Fri Dinner 5pm-10pm, Sat-Sun Brunch 9am-3pm & Dinner 5pm-10pm
- Price: $20+
- Serving: Breakfast, Lunch, & Dinner
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Reviews by the General Public
Great Food, Tacky Manager, 8/7/2010
Reviewer: Doug
from Santa Barbara, CA
I love the burgers at Luckys, they're great. However, while dining at the bar, I glance over to see the general manager making out with a woman and enjoying his wine. You must get Lucky at Luckys being the manager!!
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what a great experience, 6/4/2010
Reviewer: jen
from Cork, Ireland
We went to luckys last night. and had one of the best nights of our holiday.Oour steaks were the best we have ever had. all the staff were friendly and there was a wonderful atmosphere. i think anyone who would give this place a bad review must have been in a bad mood before they went in and were looking for something to complain about. i would highly reccommend this restaurant to anyone.
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from the start, 10/4/2009
Reviewer: David
from Newburgh, NY
My father-in-law lived in the Casa Dorinda when Lucky's opened. My wife and I dined with him and other friends whenever we visited Montecito - usually twice a year. We haven't visited Santa Barbara in two years, but will be in town in November. I checked the web site to see if they were open on Mondays. This is the finest restaurant I have ever found in California. I am from New York, not that New Yorkers know everything but I know when I love the food and the service - I am bringing my sisters and neices so I can strut!
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Treat everybody like the owner!, 9/30/2009
Reviewer: Dineout
from Santa Barbara, CA
To: Sandy below.
I am glad you had a great dinner. But then what did you expect.? You were dining with the owner. You were most likely his guest. The staff did backflips. Is their any doubt in your mind that kitchen did not Know where the plates were headed?
I have had very decent food and service. But I for one have been annoyed a bit when i see management and staff falling all over the owner and his buddies.
A restaurant ought to treat everyone as a special guest.
Its really tough to be in business today. Go the extra mile for everybody. Ok?
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Agree with Valet Comment, 9/29/2009
Reviewer: JS
from Santa Barbara, CA
I had the same thing happen! The valet blocks people from using the spots right in front of Lucky's. This is absurd, since it is public parking. I will continue to go because I love the food and bar atmosphere...but honestly the valet needs to back off.
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Local who's Never going again, 9/28/2009
Reviewer: Bruce
from Santa Barbara, CA
I tried to go to Lucky's last Monday, but after waiting for a person to back out of a parking spot on Coast Village Rd and having Lucky's Valet actually back up to block my taking it. That's it. I'm tired of my Santa Barbara taxes going to subsidize what is being treated as Lucky's private parking. We instead went to Los Arroyo's across the street and had a ring side seat to watch the Lucky's valet's doing the same to others. I've always be somewhat defensive of the service at Lucky's to all my friends who vowed they would never to go back... but no more.
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Warmth & Elegance Coupled With Exceptional Fare & Service!, 9/19/2009
Reviewer: Sandy Jordan
from Santa Barbara, CA
I had the recent good fortune to join Gene and some of his good friends from NY for an evening out starting at Lucky's. I had dined there two previous times with friends and had great experiences as well.
This evening I really took in the ambience of the quaint steakhouse and realized what a local flair it has.
i loved the decor and warmth it exudes.
Of course Gene is an exceptional host, but; I did pay attention to the service and and the great food!
I would say it absolutely rivals my favorite steak house Maestro's (sorry Mike) in Scottsdale even without the piano bar! :)
The steak was perfect and the sides were inventive and more diverse.
Our waiter with his pony tail and friendly banter was efficient and thoughtful to our needs.
I also noticed so many attractive diners, so this is where the pretty people hang?? :)
We followed up with a stop at the Luck Cafe, also very hip and fun, great menu and excellent service, then Joe's, which I was unaware was such a fun night spot, I have always enjoyed a great breakfast there in the past too!
I have dined at Holdren's and enjoyed my meal,but; Lucky's has my vote! Best steak I have had for quite some time!!
I also write this review based on all three dining experiences, even though Gene is exceptionally charming, I am being completely honest and fair!
Thanks for a great evening! I will be back and highly recommend those seeking exceptional rather than predictable to also enjoy this lovely place!
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Worse Food/Worse Service
Reviewer: Victor Moy
from Los Angeles, CA
Lucky's was suppose to be the best steakhouse in the area. What a disappointment if that is the best that Santa Barbara Montecito has to offer. The aged NY steak was bad, spoiled probably from being out of temperature control for too long before cooking; the service was bad and never could be found. The waiter wouldn't even acknowledge that the steak could have been bad. It was the worse restaurant experience ever. I would have enjoyed Lone Star Steakhouse more at fractional of the cost!
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WOW
Reviewer: Andjie
from Santa Barbara, CA
Everyone is entitled to their opinion, obviously they are going to cater to some rich millionaire who is a regular more so than a walk in customer. I have been eating there for years and I love steak, but holdrens is better fo sho!!! ;)Luckys is just handy for us Montecito folk. :)
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If you give this place a negative review you DONT DESERVE IT
Reviewer: Jackson H. Palmer
from Santa Barbara, CA
To those of you who are bothered by places who cater to regulars do not eat here. If you were a smart business person you most likely would be a regular yourself. Honestly what business does not cater to regular customers (other than wal-mart, mcdonalds and other 0 star restaurants). Their food is EXCELLENT and the dining atmosphere is geared towards those who want a fun, relaxed dining experience while maintaining all the class and food quality of a stuffy five star restaurant). The staff makes this happen through their fun and enjoyable nature. AND WHO CARES IF the hostess smokes with customers on her break outside ... THE REGULARS LIKE THIS!!! FURTHERMORE I ASSURE YOU ALL THE STAFF WORKS BEYOND any capacity that you could ever imagine. A+++++++++ Gene Montesano IS MY FAVORITE owner of clothing and dining in SB and always will be. COME HERE FOR GOOD FOOD AND A RELAXED ATMOSPHERE =)
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Another fantastic meal
Reviewer: R. Williams
from Santa Barbara, CA
Once again, another fabulous meal at Lucky's. We sat in the bar, shared a beautiful bone in rib eye cooked to perfection Peter Luger style. The staff is always there just when you need them. The management spoke with us and everything was perfect. I cannot wait to return.
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Yummy!
Reviewer: Claire
from Santa Barbara, CA
My boyfriend and I ate here last night and had a wonderful meal. We were planning on going to Sakana and for some reason they were closed, and I suggested we go to Lucky's since I have wanted to go there for awhile. WOW! The food was amazing!!! It is so hard to find a good meal and they know what they are doing here for sure. We had abalone, tuna tartare, grass fed filet, ny steak, creamed corn(one of the best things I have ever eaten) and the brussel sprouts!
Yes it is super expensive here, but well worth it for amazing food! Yum, Yummy Yum!
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