dinner at lilac montecito

Gourmet lasagna with béchamel and crispy parmesan served at Lilac Montecito, a local favorite for dinner in Montecito.

Dinner at Lilac Montecito offers comforting, elevated flavors in a relaxed setting, a favorite choice for dinner in Montecito.

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  • Seasonal Ingredients

    We use California’s freshest ingredients to create thoughtful, flavorful dinner dishes.

    Fresh green bean salad with housemade ricotta at Lilac Montecito, part of a seasonal dinner menu in Montecito.

  • Timeless Flavor

    Our dinner menu blends European tradition with California creativity for memorable plates.

    Seared scallops over corn succotash served at Lilac Montecito, an elegant option for dinner near me in Montecito.

  • DINNER TO UNWIND

    Enjoy dinner in Montecito in a warm, relaxed atmosphere, finished with refreshing desserts.

    Berry sorbet with fresh fruit and edible flowers at Lilac Montecito, a refreshing dessert for dinner in Montecito.

Dinner menu

Explore our dinner menu in Montecito, where every dish highlights the season’s best ingredients and blends fresh California flavors with European tradition.

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or call (805) 845-2457


Average Plate Cost: $20 - $40

As always, everything on our menu is completely gluten free

(VG): Vegetarian  (V): Vegan  (VM): Vegan Modification  (DF): Dairy-Free

*Consuming raw or undercooked meats, poultry, seafood, shellfish, or eggs may increase your risk for foodborne illness; especially if you have a medical condition.

Hanger steak with broccolini and crispy onions at Lilac Montecito, a popular dish for dinner near me in Montecito.

Your Dinner Table Awaits

Experience dinner at Lilac Montecito, with a blend of fresh California ingredients and European tradition in every plate.

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or call (805) 845-2457

Overhead view of seasonal dishes and wine at Lilac Montecito, a top-rated restaurant for dinner near me in Montecito.

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  • ★★★★★
    This restaurant was wonderful in every way. The food was cooked perfectly. We don’t usually order dessert, but did that night and it was just a glorious slice of decadent chocolate fudge cake. I think we’re going to go back very often.
    — Gail

  • ★★★★★
    Wonderful experience for my wife and me. Cordial greeting, lovely ambiance, terrific service, beautiful and tasty food that uses great ingredients thoughtfully prepared—and a well curated wine list.
    — Scott

  • ★★★★★
    Amazing service and amazing food. Would come again.
    — Kate

  • Amazing, delicious, and elevated. Have been several times and will continue to go. All the food is amazing. Not a bad remark to be made.
    — Megan C.

  • Took my boyfriend here for his birthday and he said it was the best gluten free restaurant I've ever taken him to! I'm celiac and having a safe kitchen is so amazing, highly recommend! Great food, atmosphere and staff.
    — Anne G.