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Clark's Oyster Bar - Montecito, Montecito, CA

Clark's Oyster Bar - Montecito

4.4
4.4
55 Reviews
$31 to $50
Seafood

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 58 times today
  • Lively
  • Great for outdoor dining
  • Good for special occasions
Clark’s Montecito is a stylish all-day restaurant celebrating coastal American classics spanning from New England to California. In addition to its flagship menu of oysters and raw bar, a signature burger, daily catch specials, lobster rolls, chowder and refreshing crudo, this California location features seasonal bounty from the Pacific Ocean. The wine list highlights California classics alongside French whites and reds primarily from Burgundy and the Loire. Clark’s signature martinis and cocktails are always available. A collaboration between Lambert McGuire Design and Santa Barbara-based architect Jeff Shelton, the space offers a seamless indoor-outdoor dining experience that marries Clark’s classic coastal design features with the more whimsical ceramic tile traditions of Portugal and Mexico and a Mediterranean-inspired design that pays homage to its coastal setting and historic Spanish Colonial Revival architecture.

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Seafood, American
  • Hours of operation
    Daily 11:00 am–10:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (805) 974-0655
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Neighborhood
    Montecito
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 55 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.4
4.4 based on recent ratings
  • 4.5Food
  • 4.4Service
  • 4.4Ambience
  • 4Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • California Central Coast

    Kid-friendly

  • California Central Coast

    Healthy

  • California Central Coast

    Lively

  • California Central Coast

    Seafood

  • California Central Coast

    Most Booked

  • Santa Barbara

    Great for brunch

  • Santa Barbara

    Kid-friendly

  • Santa Barbara

    Innovative

  • Santa Barbara

    Healthy

  • Santa Barbara

    Great for outdoor dining

  • Santa Barbara

    Lively

  • Santa Barbara

    Most Booked

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Clark's Oyster Bar in Montecito is a vibrant new addition, praised for its "wonderful service" and "delicious food." Diners rave about the "lobster roll," "fresh seafood options," and "knowledgeable staff." The lively ambiance and "great cocktails" enhance the experience, while outdoor seating offers a pleasant alternative to the bustling interior.
55 Reviews
  1. Steve

    VIP

    Central Coast

    20 reviews

    5.0

    20 reviews

    Dined today

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Started with amazing Oysters.. then had the Octopus.. Outstanding!!! Everything from there on, including the Key Lime Tart was DELICIOUS!!! Can’t wait to return and try a few other items on the menu.

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  2. Rachel

    VIP

    Central Coast

    6 reviews

    2.0

    6 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 2
    I had a terrible dinner at Clark's last night. I ordered the beet salad (quite good) and the Shells and Cheese with Lump Crab. The Shells and Cheese were delivered to me cold, and I mean cold - not even lukewarm. I sent them back. Ten minutes went by and they brought me a second dish, this time about two-thirds the size of the first one (apparently you get a smaller dinner if you want it hot). The second dish was COLD. The same COLD, COLD, COLD. Getting pasta hot is not rocket science. You just heat the dish, and then you check it and make sure it is hot before you deliver it to a client who was given one cold meal already. I gave up. Really disappointing.

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  3. Rob

    VIP

    Chicago

    2 reviews

    1.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 2
    Service was poor - very slow and unattentive. The food was mediocre at best. All three fish entrees were overcooked, the crispy marbled potatoes were soggy, and the salad dressing lacked flavor. The restaurant was also very loud, making it difficult to carry on a conversation. Perhaps it was due to one very inebriated gentleman at the oyster bar, but nevertheless. Unfortunate as the menu is very good and the location and decor are great.

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  4. Kim

    Central Coast

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    It has a great vibe and feeling. The food is so good. Oysters amazing. Crudo and clam chowder and linguine with clams all amazing.

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  5. Melanie

    VIP

    Central Coast

    3 reviews

    3.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Our waiter was patient and understanding, however most of the food we ordered had to be sent back. The restaurant kindly sent a slice of Key lime pie to make amends. It was not an enjoyable meal overall. Friends have expressed that they have not enjoyed the food experience at Clark’s. Everyone wants this restaurant to succeeded in Montecito so we’ll try again.

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  6. Dawn

    VIP

    Los Angeles

    36 reviews

    5.0

    36 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    I really enjoyed this restaurant. We sat outside under the ceiling heaters on a slightly chilly night and were quite comfortable. They had several options for fresh shucked oysters and we especially liked the ones from WA state. The wedge salad and linguine with clams were delicious.

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  7. Angela

    VIP

    Portland

    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    We had dinner very early so it was not crowded. We had space and it wasn’t too loud. The service was great, the food was excellent. We tried many different dishes, the crispy halibut was amazing. The crab Louie was refreshing. Yes it’s iceberg lettuce but it’s crisp and delicious.

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  8. Patrice

    Central Coast

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    We were celebrating two birthdays and an anniversary. Clark 's staff had the table outside with a lovely sign acknowledging the celebrations and greeted us by extending their congratulations! The food was absolutely delicious! Everything was lovely!

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  9. John

    Yosemite

    3 reviews

    1.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 4
    1 of 2 main courses (“fresh” rockfish) was inedible and it took close to 20 minutes to replace with clam chowder — never did get the bread requested. The prices were on the high side and mores so because of the ppor quality and abismal service.

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  10. Deborah

    San Francisco

    5 reviews

    3.0

    5 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 2
    The restaurant is very noisy. Tables right next to each other, so no privacy at all, especially since you have to yell to hear anything. I requested booth, which is better, three weeks ahead of time. I did not get one. Seated at a two top so close to the other tables on each side, we may as well been sitting with them.

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FAQs

Clark's Oyster Bar - Montecito is rated 4.4 stars by 55 OpenTable diners.

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 58 times today
Google Map for Clark's Oyster Bar - Montecito

1212 Coast Village Rd, Montecito, CA 93108-2719

Additional information

  • Neighborhood
    Montecito
  • Hours of operation
    Daily 11:00 am–10:00 pm
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Seafood, American
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine
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