Award-winning

Bibi Ji

4.5

358 Reviews

$31 to $50

Indian

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2 people

Mar 31, 2025

8:00 PM

Booked 10 times today

About this restaurant

Vegetarian-friendly
Innovative
Lively

Modern Indian food featuring local produce and seafood paired with a robust low-intervention wine program curated by Alejandro Medina and James Beard Award winner Rajat Parr. Located directly across the street from the historic Granada Theatre in the heart of Santa Barbara's ARTS District. Join us in our lively, signature pastel pink dining room.

Michelin Guide Central Coast Selection 2021, 2022, 2023 and 2024.

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
Indian, Wine Bar
Hours of operation
Mon, Tue, Thu–Sun 5:00 pm–10:00 pm
Phone number
(805) 560-6845
Website
https://bibijisb.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress
Executive chef
Family Owned & Operated
Catering
For all offsite catering inquiries, please email us at events@bibijisb.com
Private party facilities
For parties of 10 or more, please email us at events@bibijisb.com
Delivery & takeout
Order direct

Location
1213 State St, Ste B, Santa Barbara, CA 93101-2615
Award-winning
1. MICHELIN Plate 2022
Neighborhood
Santa Barbara
Cross street
State Street between Anapamu and Victoria
Parking details
Public Lot
Additional
Beer, Chef's Table, Corkage Fee, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Takeout, Vegan, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Popular dishes

Mysore Bonda$18.00
'mysore' potato-peas fritters, okra raita
Kolkata Papri Chaat$16.00
toasted cumin-ajwain seed laced crackers, potato, chickpea, yogurt, tamarind, chili
Crispy Cauliflower$19.00
chili, garlic, sesame, micro fennel
Papadam + Chutney$16.00
choose three: cucumber raita, okra raita, mint chutney, chili garlic chutney or kasundi mustard
Aloo Methi$17.00
potato, fresh fenugreek, chaat masala

Tandoor

Panir Tikka$22.00
tandoori panir, hung curd, ajwain, cumin
'Murgh' Tikka$25.00
chicken tikka, hung curd, cardamom, kasoori methi
Malai Kebab$25.00
marinated chicken breasts, nutmeg, mace, sharp cheddar
Barra Kebab (Lamb Chops)$43.00
turmeric, cumin, nutmeg

Curries

No Brainer! Add panir $5, add shrimp $5

Bibi Ji Dal Makhni$21.00
creamy black lentil, house toasted spices
Baingan Bharta$23.00
tandoori eggplant, toasted cumin, tomato, fresh ginger root
Coconut Curry$25.00
farmers market veg, mustard, curry leaves, coconut milk, chili, turmeric
Saag Panir$25.00
panir, mustard greens, fenugreek, spinach
Butter Chicken$25.00
bibi ji chicken tikka masala

Breads - Rice

Tandoori Naan$7.00
plain or garlic
Panir - Onion - Chili 'Kulcha'$11.00
panir, green chili, onion, scallions, garlic, cilantro, spices
Basmati Rice$6.00
turmeric
Coconut Rice$7.00
aged basmati, fresh coconut, south indian spice blend
Aloo 'Kulcha'$10.00
potato, mustard seed, curry leaf

Raita - Chutney - Gojju

Cucumber Raita$6.00
yogurt, cucumber, mint, cilantro
Okra Raita$6.00
okra, onion, sambar podi, lentils, mustard, yogurt, jaggery
Mint Chutney$4.00
cilantro, mint, chili, lime, yogurt, toasted cumin
Chili Garlic Chutney$4.00
Japanese chili, garlic, vinegar, Thai green chili

Finish

Lassi$7.00
mango or passion fruit
Sorbet$7.00
Lychee, ginger, coconut. Housemade
Ice Cream$7.00
mango, saffron, cardamom

What 358 people are saying

Bibi Ji reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.5

4.5 based on recent ratings

4.5Food
4.6Service
4.2Ambience
4Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

California Central Coast
Healthy
Santa Barbara
Innovative
Santa Barbara
Good for groups
Santa Barbara
Healthy
Santa Barbara
Hot spot

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Bibi Ji offers a vibrant dining experience with "delicious and creative food" and an "amazing atmosphere." The restaurant is praised for its unique and modern take on Indian cuisine, featuring standout dishes like "crispy cauliflower" and "butter chicken." While some find it noisy, the attentive service and impressive wine list make it a must-visit spot in Santa Barbara.

358 Reviews

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rob
Los Angeles1 review
3.0
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 3
2. Food 5
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 3
Food is undeniably good. Very loud room. Inexperienced server. Pricing is not competitive, even considering the quality of the food.
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Trupti
San Francisco1 review
1.0
Dined 3 days ago
1. Overall 1
2. Food 1
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 1
This was is one of the worst Indian (inspired) food I have ever had.
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Jane
Central Coast3 reviews
5.0
Dined 3 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Delicious yummy food (not too spicy!) & everyone working there was very friendly!!
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Craig
Central Coast1 review
5.0
Dined 7 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Best meal so far in 2025. I have been to dozens of Indian restaurants in many countries over the years, but this meal was one of the most most memorable. The menu offered many dishes that were new to me, but everything we tried was perfectly prepared, elegantly plated, and extremely tasty. Highly recommend.
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Kris
Los Angeles6 reviews
5.0
Dined on March 22, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We had a great graduation celebration dinner here last week. The food was delicious and the service was perfect. Upscale Indian food - yum!
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SamM
Philadelphia3 reviews
3.0
Dined on March 22, 2025
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Menu “looks” good and is a twist on traditional Indian dishes. The flavor and taste just didn’t hit the spot and seemed to be missing the spices and richness. The beer and wine selection is really good though.
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OpenTable Diner VIP
Central Coast1 review
5.0
Dined on March 19, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Awesome place to dine drink and hang out with your family and friends
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Jennifer
San Francisco9 reviews
5.0
Dined on March 15, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Second time to dine at Bibi Ji. It was just as exceptional as the first time. The food is wonderful, great attention to detail, and the service was warm and on-point.
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OpenTable Diner
New York City1 review
5.0
Dined on March 14, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Loved the vibe! Service was excellent! Food was creative and delicious. I will definitely come back.
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Larry
San Francisco5 reviews
5.0
Dined on March 12, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Bibi Ji is a fantastic spot for excellent Indian food. I loved the Makhni Dal, from Rajat Parr's mother's recipe. Everything is delicious and authentic. With the dinner, I enjoyed the Bibi Ji Orange Wine from the Parr's Real Wine company. The chef, Israel Romero, has learned well from founding chefs Jessai and Gary Singh. The new space is lively, bright and modern and very much busier than the old location. Congratulations to Alejandro Medina for a very successful move and renovation.
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FAQs

Bibi Ji offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (805) 560-6845.

Bibi Ji is rated 4.5 stars by 358 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a reservation

2 people

Mar 31, 2025

8:00 PM

Booked 10 times today

1213 State St, Ste B, Santa Barbara, CA 93101-2615

Additional information

Award-winning
1. MICHELIN Plate 2022
Cross street
State Street between Anapamu and Victoria
Neighborhood
Santa Barbara
Hours of operation
Mon, Tue, Thu–Sun 5:00 pm–10:00 pm
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
Indian, Wine Bar
Dining style
Casual Dining
Dress code
Casual Dress
Parking details
Public Lot
Payment options
AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Executive chef
Family Owned & Operated
Additional
Beer, Chef's Table, Corkage Fee, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Takeout, Vegan, Wheelchair Access, Wine
Delivery & takeout
Order direct

Website
https://bibijisb.com/
Phone number
(805) 560-6845
Catering
For all offsite catering inquiries, please email us at events@bibijisb.com
Private party facilities
For parties of 10 or more, please email us at events@bibijisb.com

Bibi Ji

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About this restaurant

Additional information

Crispy Cauliflower

Butter Chicken

Barra Kebab (Lamb Chops)

Small Plates

Mysore Bonda$18.00

Kolkata Papri Chaat$16.00

Crispy Cauliflower$19.00

Papadam + Chutney$16.00

Aloo Methi$17.00

Tandoor

Panir Tikka$22.00

'Murgh' Tikka$25.00

Malai Kebab$25.00

Barra Kebab (Lamb Chops)$43.00

Curries

Bibi Ji Dal Makhni$21.00

Baingan Bharta$23.00

Coconut Curry$25.00

Saag Panir$25.00

Butter Chicken$25.00

Breads - Rice

Tandoori Naan$7.00

Panir - Onion - Chili 'Kulcha'$11.00

Basmati Rice$6.00

Coconut Rice$7.00

Aloo 'Kulcha'$10.00

Raita - Chutney - Gojju

Cucumber Raita$6.00

Okra Raita$6.00

Mint Chutney$4.00

Chili Garlic Chutney$4.00

Finish

Lassi$7.00

Sorbet$7.00

Ice Cream$7.00

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