Like the old Paradise Cafe!
Completely Agree. A lawyer opening up a flashy restaurant and expecting the city to compensate him for not knowing what he is doing ? This lawyer has always wanted to “ play with the big boys “ of Montecito. He should have stuck to law.
We need better and different options in Montecito!! why only steak frites on every menu !?!?!? And personally I do not understand why ca dario, tre lune (and don't get me started on los arroyos) are always busy ... perhaps old habits
Check out the lot lines. That is a constrained street locked parcel. Every other parcel on that street has oceanfront property and most have direct beach access. 4347 is landlocked.
Something funky smelling! Like the sulfurous volcano that it is on top of…
I too am surprised at this recent move by the owners of The Harbor Restaurant and agree about the owner. I have no doubt that it is very expensive to operate a restaurant on the wharf but I am quite sure he read that contract and lease and understood it 100%!
Little mountain is quite good — leagues above bar Lou. Perhaps less…comfortable? Less of a weeknight spot? But also a beautiful space and I can imagine the bar really taking off.
Bring back a slightly elevated version of Peabody’s! A diner with a great friendly crew and good food. Somewhere to take the family and the dog and not break the bank.
I’d love to hear the story behind the sale of this property.
100%
We gave Bar Lou a try after it opened. It was SO NOISY our server had to scream the specials to each diner at our table. Then she said her throat was really hurting from all the yelling she had to do.
Why would ugly oak furniture without upholstery, carpets, and other noise absorbing measures be a good idea? How could the owners feel it was a good choice to remove all the beautiful decor which was so nice from the vegan place?
Personally think that there’s too many similar restaurants clustered on Coast Village Road and they need something different. I actually loved when Empty Bowl opened up in the now Local space with a very similar menu to their public market space. Sad they didn’t make it-should have kept their same name!
That Funk Zone artwork at the bottom is by David Diamant.
https://davidjdiamant.com/
Hello fellow avocado allergy sufferer! I too have the same allergy and was shocked that even the marinated olives weren’t safe to eat. So weird. The food I did have was very dull and unmemorable but I chalked it up to having to have recipes edited to accommodate my allergy. Still, the menu wasn’t very exciting.
Erik, these round ups are so great and for the second year in a row I've been able to do all my shopping locally. So many great stores I didn't even know existed.
I have to say I was sad to realize the Iconic Climbs hoodie was the bike trail and not the hiking trail, but maybe something cool with the local hiking trails will pop up next year.
I’m curious what the chatter is with Little Mountain. Is it positive?
I agree that Bar Lou was a beautiful space. I hope a solid restaurant takes over because the space and location is a gem.
Just when you think Ty is finished desecrating the lovely, iconic Biltmore property… six gated driveways 😩
I really wanted to like Bar Lou and have it in the rotation, but the price to good ratio was just off for me, even for Montecito. Especially the wine.
Also, they used avocado oil for almost everything in the kitchen and I have a severe allergy. Not necessarily saying that is a factor to them closing but it does seem a little unwise financially.
There was one of the finest restaurants in town A vegan restaurant every meat eater could love. A stunning white decor that made coming there romantic and professional at the same time. White and clean. It was so good their new seafood neighbor knocked it off and is extremely successful. They spent hundreds and hundreds of thousands, all this money to make it brown and beige and so what. Olives did was a great twist. If Craig had not gotten tired of the place and maybe it town it would still be successful. They should have spent there money on being able to deliver a good meal, served on time, at a reasonable price. Look at how jammed Ca Dario is, his food reasonable price and portion size.
Totally agree. The Santa Barbara Company is the BEST for finding unique, special gifts. Love this place and the staff.
Sad. We enjoyed the food & service every time we dined there.
I totally agree and came to write a similar comment. Deal of the century right there. There’s something we don’t know.
The Santa Barbara Company has so many wonderful products! Wholeheartedly agree with this endoresment!
It's a shame...I actually can't believe Local outlasted Bar Lou. I feel like Montecito needs to figure out what it wants to be. The only "new" restaurants that have really meshed in Montecito are Bettina and Honor Bar though I feel like Clark's will soon be in that category also.
I deleted your second comment because you made it under a different name, as if someone else is agreeing with you. If you'd like to post it under the same name as before, be my guest.
