Clark's Oyster Bar - Montecito

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   Patricia

   Central Coast

   1 review

   5.0

   1 review

   Dined 1 day ago

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   My party of locals had our first experience at Clarks. Excellent starting with the friendly wait staff. They would make a tourist feel like a local I'm sure. Nice variety of oysters I understood changed often. Potato fries...my new comfort food. All of our orders were delicious and appreciated. Noise was an issue but previous restaurant Cava had the same issue. Unavoidable and not a great deferent. Well done, I'm excited to introduce others to Clarks.
   

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   aimee

   VIP

   Los Angeles

   22 reviews

   4.0

   22 reviews

   Dined 2 days ago

   1. Overall 4
   2. Food 3
   3. Service 1
   4. Ambience 5

   A weekly local visitor. Yesterday requested heater outside. Three times. Server couldn't be bothered. Hamburger was literally raw uncooked meat. Unsafe. Very bad attitude with female server. Tyler the on staff manager was nice but meal was a bust. Shame as we try to support local.
   

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   Doug

   VIP

   Central Coast

   12 reviews

   5.0

   12 reviews

   Dined 6 days ago

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Nice addition to the Montecito food options. The food is great and the sourdough bread is spectacular
   

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   Sharone

   Los Angeles

   70 reviews

   5.0

   70 reviews

   Dined 7 days ago

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   We went to check this spot out and were really pleased! We sat up at the bar and the lovely Madison helped us. She was wonderful— attentive but not hovering, helpful but not pushy, and super friendly. First we had a dozen oysters, obviously. They have about 10 varieties every day which is fantastic! Madison was very knowledgeable about all of them and we loved the oysters and condiments that came with them. We also had the crudo plate which was delicious. 4 types of fresh raw fish with herbs and capers and red onions and a lovely olive oil on top. Perfect. Lastly we had the chicken paillard which was served with a harissa sauce and a lovely watercress salad on top with shaved fennel. Such a light fresh dish, just perfect. The wines were great and service was fantastic. We will definitely be back.
   

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   Angel

   Los Angeles

   4 reviews

   4.0

   4 reviews

   Dined on February 23, 2025

   1. Overall 4
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 3
   4. Ambience 4

   It was nice experience. Our table was a little small for all of us. But the food was great. There was a little issues with our waiter, but I’d definitely come back.
   

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   Michael

   VIP

   St. Louis

   52 reviews

   4.0

   52 reviews

   Dined on February 23, 2025

   1. Overall 4
   2. Food 4
   3. Service 2
   4. Ambience 5

   Inside noise levels are high. Sat outside on the patio near the driveway. Every car that turned in blinded us with their headlights. Was annoying
   

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   Elizabeth

   San Francisco

   2 reviews

   4.0

   2 reviews

   Dined on February 23, 2025

   1. Overall 4
   2. Food 4
   3. Service 3
   4. Ambience 3

   Very nice meal. Ambiance varies depending on where you're sitting. We sat at one of the less desirable seats outside next to the parking lot but it was ok. Service was a little disheveled but everyone was very nice. Ceviche needs chips. Affogato espresso way too sour. We'd definitely go back though!
   

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   Mark

   Central Coast

   1 review

   4.0

   1 review

   Dined on February 21, 2025

   1. Overall 4
   2. Food 4
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 4

   Good food. Nice atmosphere and did I say good food? I’m a veteran raw bar guy from Boston. This was not the best oyster, scallop or clam experience of my life but in the top 5 I’ve had on this coast. Very solicitous server without being too in our grill. We sat outside with the heaters and saw the hockey game through the window. If you can do it, go. You won’t be disappointed.
   

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   Tanner

   Los Angeles

   24 reviews

   5.0

   24 reviews

   Dined on February 20, 2025

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   So yummy and great happy hour! Martinis were fantastic.
   

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    Jen

    Denver

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 20, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4

    Julian and Nicole were fantastic The grouper and octopus was perfectly cooked Bread amazing
    

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