Dinner in Montecito

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

House-made pasta, cioppino, steaks and a sommelier-guided wine list.

Tuesday-Sunday, 5-9pm

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or call (805) 845-2457

DINNER ON COAST VILLAGE ROAD

Lilac is a neighborhood bistro for dinner in Montecito’s Lower Village. The seasonal menu runs from baked oysters and house-made fettuccine to cioppino, duck breast and filet mignon, paired with a sommelier-guided wine list for date nights and dinners with friends.

our montecito Dinner menu

The menu changes with the seasons. Choose dishes below.

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Order Online

or call (805) 845-2457

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.

Tender hanger steak topped with crispy onions and served with charred broccolini, a favorite dinner entree in Montecito's Lower Village.

Settle In for Dinner

Come early for happy hour, Tuesday through Sunday from 3 to 5 pm, then stay for an evening of relaxed Montecito dining. Reservations are recommended for dinner.

Reserve Your Table

or call (805) 845-2457

  • Seasonal Ingredients

    This fall: roasted pear salad with butternut squash, duck breast with crispy brussels sprouts, and a pork chop with baked apples.

    Seared duck breast with crispy brussels sprouts and butternut squash purée at Lilac Montecito

  • Bistro Classics

    Lasagna with béchamel, chicken Marsala, poisson meunière amandine and Mom’s Hanger Steak with béarnaise.

    Coq au vin with mashed potatoes at Lilac Montecito

  • SAVE ROOM FOR DESSERT

    Tiramisu with house-made ladyfingers, a warm chocolate chip cookie sundae, or a slice of layer cake with a glass of 20-year tawny port.

    Berry sorbet with fresh fruit and edible flowers at Lilac Montecito, a refreshing dessert for dinner in Montecito.
A vibrant spread of seasonal dishes at Lilac Montecito, representing our various breakfast, lunch, and dinner menus.

Explore Our Montecito Menus

Lunch menu

Dessert menu

Happy Hour

Wine list

  • ★★★★★

    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

  • ★★★★★

    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

  • ★★★★★

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

  • 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.

Montecito Dinner FAQs

  • Dinner at Lilac Montecito is served Tuesday through Sunday from 5 pm to 9 pm. On Mondays the restaurant is open 8 am to 3 pm, with no dinner service.

  • Lilac Montecito serves a seasonal California bistro dinner menu with starters, house-made pastas, seafood, steaks, salads, sides, desserts, beer, and wine.

  • Yes, Lilac Montecito serves beer, hard seltzer, and a sommelier-guided wine list, including dessert wines.

  • Yes, Lilac Montecito is a good choice for date night in Montecito, special occasions, and relaxed dinners with friends, with seasonal bistro plates, a sommelier-guided wine list, and house-made desserts.

  • Yes, Lilac Montecito offers outdoor patio seating for dinner, weather permitting. Call (805) 845-2457 to reserve a patio table.

  • Yes. Book online or call (805) 845-2457. Walk-ins are welcome, but reservations are recommended for dinner service.

  • Lilac Montecito is located at 1209 Coast Village Road in Montecito.