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Montecito’s Beloved Neighborhood Restaurant

Lilac Montecito is a favorite among Montecito restaurants on Coast Village Road. Whether you're joining us for breakfast, brunch, lunch, happy hour, or dinner, each dish is crafted with care, and guests are welcomed as family.

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Lilac Montecito Menus

Explore the menus at Lilac Montecito, where California cuisine meets European charm. Browse our menus below.

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Our Story

Lilac Montecito is the next chapter from the team behind Lilac Pâtisserie, built on a simple belief: food made with care and shared with warmth creates lasting moments.

We’re committed to California’s freshest seasonal ingredients and the timeless techniques of European cooking, crafting every dish with intention and heart.

If you’re looking for a neighborhood restaurant in Montecito, we offer a welcoming spot on Coast Village Road where friends, family, and neighbors can gather over a good meal.

About Lilac Montecito

What Our Guests Say

Loved by locals and visitors alike, Lilac Montecito is known for fresh flavors, hospitality, and memorable moments that keep guests returning.

  • ★★★★★
    My wife and I returned to Lilac Montecito for dinner after visiting their sister café in Santa Barbara earlier that day. We've been to Lilac before and already knew the food was fantastic—but this visit reminded us why the experience here is truly unmatched.
    — Kevin

  • 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.

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