A pair of restaurants open this week in Montecito, one in the Upper Village and the other on Coast Village Road. Clark’s Oyster Bar, with locations in Austin, Aspin, and Houston, debuted on the South Coast at 1212 Coast Village Road, the former home of Cava. “Montecito, our first California location, is a stylish all-day restaurant celebrating coastal American classics spanning from New England to California and offering lunch and dinner daily,” says the eatery. “In addition to its flagship menu of oysters and raw bar, a signature burger, daily catch specials, lobster rolls, chowder and refreshing crudo, this new location features seasonal bounty from the Pacific Ocean. The wine list highlights California classics in every section—sparkling, white, rose and red—alongside French whites and reds primarily from Burgundy and the Loire. Clark’s signature martinis and cocktails are always available.” Lunch is available daily from 11:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. while dinner runs from 5:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m. There is a Happy Hour Monday – Friday 3:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.

RH Firehouse Grill opens Saturday, December 14 at 1486 East Valley Road in Montecito, the former home of the fire station which moved to upper San Ysidro Road in the 1990s. RH (formerly Restoration Hardware) is an upscale American home-furnishings company headquartered in Corte Madera, California, that has moved into the hospitality business. The home-design company RH has opened numerous restaurants across the United States and Canada since 2015. The café/wine bar occupies 1,350 square feet, which includes 600 square feet of outdoor dining space on an exterior patio. “Our restaurants offer carefully curated menus featuring the freshest ingredients from select sources, simply and elegantly prepared,” says the eatery. “Enjoy timeless classics for brunch and dinner, and a selection of wines from esteemed vintners in the United States and Europe.”