and all On the same date đđđ good for them to have that enthusiastic clientsâŠ
The obvious and obnoxious fake comments/review by Bar Lou on here is reason enough to never step foot in there. Their reaction is more cringy than their Costco furniture.
Bar Lou is the real thing!
amazing ambiance , incredible food ( oh la la , the beet salad), the service is lovely and personable. you MUST try their brunch as well- the best in Montecito!
I love that RH is now in the upper village. Iâve found their food and service to be great. They could expand their menu a bit. A big improvement from Lucca Antiques where it was âby appointmentâ and âto the trade only.â Remember that?
đ€Ł
Had your burger with my friends during burger week and we were so disappointed! Burger was so tasteless and burnt! We definitely wonât come back!
Four restaurants reviewed, but a whole slew of wildly enthusiastic reviews that only mention one of them -- BarLou. Coincidence?
I love Bar Lou! The Sea Urchin Spaghetti is amazing as is the rest of the elevated menu. Chef Brandon Boudet is a gem and brings the culinary chops from Little Doms Seafood in Carp and Little Doms in LA. The decor is warm and cozy with great drinks and bar area. Our servers have always been great. It's a welcome addition to a space that has always been great, but was recently underutilized. Good one!
Excited to share that my experience at Bar Lou was absolutely fantastic! The atmosphere was amazing, and the entrees and cocktails were out of this world. Cheers to Chef Brandon Boudet for the incredible culinary experience! Bar Lou is a definite must try!
Thanks RR for the kind review. As for the âCostco furniture â the teak Adirondack chairs are a temporary fix as we are adding more vintage outdoor furniture around the fireplace
Have been to bar Lou several times and love everything ordered. I like how the menu is set upâvery conducive to sharing and trying many different flavors. Great menu to bring vegan/ vegetarian friends. Bruch cocktails are amazing. And the atmosphere has a warmth and unique personality that is sorely lacking in these cut & paste corporate restaurants.
So excited for all the new spots in Montecito! I love all these restaurants and am excited to see them grow. Try the Sea Urchin Spaghettini at Bar Lou. Unforgettable!
Iâve been to Bar Lou on three occasions now and have yet to find a flaw. The service from greeting at the host stand, to table service from our server, and busser service of refills and table maintenance hasnât missed. Theyâre friendly, theyâre available, and they make you feel welcome and appreciated. Just like the service, the food has been wonderful at each visit. Their offerings of dishes that canât be found elsewhere have been delicious. Fresh ingredients, great flavors, and an array of options leaves me wanting more every time I depart. I would recommend Bar Lou to anyone looking for an all around great experience!
Putting my vote in for Bar Lou... one of the best meals I've had in years! Bar Lou offers a sophisticated yet inviting atmosphere perfect for any occasion. The steak is delicious (!!!)âtender, flavorful, and cooked to perfection. The service is exceptional, with well-informed staff who are attentive and helpful. Plus, the menu has plenty of thoughtful vegan options, ensuring something for everyone. Highly recommend!
Bar Lou has become a favorite stop for me in Montecito. The overall vibe is elevated, yet welcoming and comforting. I donât mind spending money on well thought out and crafted dishes. Iâm let down at new spots that have high prices, with bad food quality, at Bar Lou, the quality of their food is great. You canât find these types of dishes anywhere. The share style is actually a piece that keeps me coming back. I love being able to sample bits of everything with my group versus committing to one dish for my entree. Iâve went for their new brunch too and I was blown away. From service, atmosphere and food, it all gets five stars in my book. The Costco style furniture is actually quite comfortable to enjoy a drink while gathered around their beautiful fire pit.
WOW! Bar Lou was great! From the speciality cocktails to the small bites and the cute dog paintings. I couldnât recommend a better new spot in montecito!
Enforce the law regardless of skin color, spoken language or nationality. Enforce the laws and make scofflaws pay for their choices and their crimes. If you dont like the law and rules, work to change them but stop gifting special treatment to people because your hormones and emotions drive your decisions.
People are tired of the double standards in how laws are enforced and applied in our community. It's become grossly imbalanced when the only people held responsible are those who are responsible people to begin with.
great reviews, thank you for this. i've only eaten at Clark's and it was solid, but i've never been so made feel like they wanted us out and their table back... outside... on a cold wednesday in january at 2/3 capacity. yuck.
We love RH, nothing beats their belgian waffles on a sunday afternoon⊠or the lobster rollsâŠ
Bar lou is great for drinks, but the waiters and the food are just not âclickingâ for usâŠ
I noticed the no RH parking signs too⊠I think that âmallâ or whatever you call it could use some extra traffic anywayâŠ
We had similar experiences. Faves include the giant crab cake, the garlic broccolini, and the octopus at Clark's. At RH, we have enjoyed the grilled shrimp appetizer, the lobster roll as a salad and the Asian chicken salad, along with their nicely curated wines by the glass.
We have really enjoyed four visit to professionally-run Clark's but found Bar Lou to be poorly run. The waiter who continually called us "guys" simply refused to "allow" us to order five appetizers in lieu of an entree' (and there are only three entrees' on the entire menu.) Then after we decided to figure out what to order based on his rules, he neglected us for 25 minutes, then returned to ask hautily, "What have weeeeee decided?" The food came in a very slapdash fashion with lots of waiting in between sloppy "courses." Too much stress in a village where there are fabulous options - and seven more to come. We will not be back to Bar Lou.
Erik,
Come to Bend OR to see a locale where food & drink is firing on all cylinders. If Montecito is a droptop Bentley basically going the speed limit, Bend is a 3 pedal McLaren with flame exhaust.
hoping Ramiro doesn't ruin a good thing... always enjoyed Savoy when hungry downtown.
RH sounds too beige and bland, like some of their furniture
Great insight, great writing. Hands down my favorite line ââmood board run amokâ. Thanks for delivering info that is a pleasure to read and that you arenât afraid of writing.
