Dinner in Montecito

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

Bold flavors, seasonal dishes, warm hospitality, and a relaxed evening setting.

Tuesday-Sunday 5pm-9pm

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or call (805) 845-2457

Evening Dining at Lilac

Lilac Montecito serves dinner Tuesday through Sunday from 5 pm to 9 pm on Coast Village Road, with seasonal California bistro plates, house-made pastas, seafood, steaks, desserts, and a sommelier-guided wine list for date nights, special occasions, and gatherings with friends.

Dinner menu

Explore dinner favorites like baked oysters, shrimp scampi, rigatoni Bolognese, crispy skin salmon, cioppino, filet mignon, hanger steak, rack of lamb, and house-made desserts.

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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.

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

Experience dinner at Lilac Montecito, where fresh California ingredients meet European tradition in every plate.

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or call (805) 845-2457

  • 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 dinner specialty at Lilac Montecito on Coast Village Road.

  • DINNER TO UNWIND

    Enjoy dinner 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.
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

  • ★★★★★

    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

  • 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.

  • 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, cider, and a sommelier-guided wine list.

  • Yes, Lilac Montecito is a good choice for date night, special occasions, and relaxed dinners with friends, with seasonal bistro plates, wine, desserts, indoor dining, and patio seating.

  • Yes, Lilac Montecito offers outdoor patio seating for dinner, weather permitting.

  • Yes, Lilac Montecito accepts dinner reservations for both the indoor dining room and outdoor patio. Walk-ins are welcome, but reservations are recommended for dinner service.

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