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Stella Mare's is a two star restaurant in Montecito. This is a moderately priced restaurant. It's known for its contemporary offerings. This place features great views. Upon entering the restaurant, you'll find a romantic atmosphere.
4.0 of 5 stars.
I highly recommend this place for large parties. The staff was excellent and very accommodating to our needs. Service was great and their private dining room was intimate and beautiful. A very...
yelp.com - user review - 08/29/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
The only reason why I am giving it 3 stars is because I should admit it was a place to have a meal. The decor does feel like countryside France (not the view from the restaurant though). The...
yelp.com - user review - 08/11/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
We came her on 4th of July morning. Now, I guess everyone was setting up camp, because we were the only ones there!!! Rather amazing, and lovely actually!!!The food was not so great. I had the lobster...
yelp.com - user review - 07/06/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
We happily stumbled upon this place during a visit to Santa Barbara. It was 9pm and we were starving, and just calling around to area restaurants to see which were open late. When I called Stella...
yelp.com - user review - 06/23/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I took my father today for father's day and found this restaurant to be just the right choice. The muffins were so good my dad asked to have some to take home. The service was top notch and the view...
yelp.com - user review - 06/21/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Sorry to burst your bubble Stella Mare, but a 1 hour wait for food is not acceptable, particularly when the food wasn't that good.It was a Sunday, it was graduation week, and yes, it was busy. But we...
yelp.com - user review - 06/16/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
My husband and I used Stella Mare's for our wedding reception and we couldn't have picked a better place. We had about 25 people at our reception in the Ocean Room and it was nice and cozy. The...
yelp.com - user review - 06/13/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Quant little restaurant with a country decor and feel. Neat location alongside the water and the meal was deelish, I enjoyed the Scallops and a glass of sauvignon blanc!
yelp.com - user review - 06/09/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
My favorite restaurant!! Wonderful food, beautiful atmosphere, attentive staff, and not overly expensive. When I lived in Santa Barbara I loved going on Thursdays while the small band played, the...
yelp.com - user review - 05/27/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
OMFG this place was sooo good. My GF had the scallops and I had a pork dish. The pork melted in your mouth and the scallops were firm and flavorful, this is the best french food I have ever had and I...
yelp.com - user review - 05/10/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Really quite good, and criminally empty on a Thursday night. The food is great (I believe Chef Daniel was at the helm that night), and the atmosphere is very nice. I was part of a large group, and all...
yelp.com - user review - 05/02/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
For Brunch : Only $$ for brunchI stayed with my parents the night before and we decided to go somewhere for breakfast/brunch. Oh my, oh my, was it good! It was a month or so ago that I ate there,...
yelp.com - user review - 04/24/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Stella Mare's is absolutely adorable. It manages to pull off being sweet and romantic without being overly cheesy. I'd say the decor is very conducive to an intimate date, but I came in with a group...
yelp.com - user review - 03/26/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
We were staying in Santa Barbara for a long weekend to celebrate my birthday, and ate at here on a Friday night. Cozy restaurant with French country decor...great food and awesome service! Seems...
yelp.com - user review - 03/23/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
What a neat restaurant. It reminds me of the Blue Bayou in Disneyland. I was there with a group for a late night dinner. The wait staff was very attentive and knew their menu well. I had one of...
yelp.com - user review - 02/21/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Yes, yes, yes. I had an awesome lunch date here Wednesday. It was my first visit and I was totally impressed. I chose a special whose name I can't seem to remember, but whose taste I'll never...
yelp.com - user review - 02/20/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Came here for my sister-in-law's graduation from UCSB. We had to leave soon after because we were driving back home to SF so we were hoping it would be a short meal...the thing was, the atmosphere and...
yelp.com - user review - 07/18/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This was the venue that my sorority had used for the formal banquet celebrating the crossing of the newest class....MY CLASS!Very cute and quaint, almost like a hidden cottage gem in the hills of...
yelp.com - user review - 07/18/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Wonderfully cute ancient Victorian, in the traditional SB county feel, with a pleasant green house glass room. The food is good, but I must say I always come here for the mood and environment and...
yelp.com - user review - 07/15/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
It's fancy, first of all. Naturally, that makes it expensive as well. There is a dress code, But I've never been disappointed here. More than that, I'm always impressed. I've loved everything I've...
yelp.com - user review - 06/23/2008
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1.0 of 5 stars.
For the price, this place is SEVERELY overrated!The atmosphere is very nice. Our server was nice, but bumbled through the 3 minute explanation of the specials. (Sorry, I expect a lot when dining at a...
yelp.com - user review - 06/17/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
The food here was pretty good but a little misleading. The 'Israeli' couscous looked like straight up the pasta in Campbell's Chicken and Stars (and tasted like it too). Nonetheless the halibut that...
yelp.com - user review - 05/20/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I went here with my GF for our 3 year anniversary and I must say we were not disapointed. It was everything that we thought it was going to be.Reservations were easy to make and I didn't even have to...
yelp.com - user review - 03/25/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Stella Mare's is one of those places that has the potential to be the backdrop to a magically romantic evening. Stepping through the front door after dusk is like stepping into a completely different...
yelp.com - user review - 03/18/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
We had reservations for brunch at this historical site. We sat in the atrium overlooking a bird refuge/lagoon. We ordered lobster eggs benedict and chicken and goat cheese crepes. For dessert, we had...
yelp.com - user review - 01/07/2008
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been to a couple of holiday parties and thier party snacks were great. Good bar as well.
kudzu.com - user review - 11/06/2007
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Great place to go on a date! Food is excellent & the service is superb!
kudzu.com - user review - 11/05/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I'm not usually a fancy restauarant kind of guy.I go for big portions, funky ambiance places. Doughboys in Los Angeles is my brunch place of choice.But I was really blown away by Stella Mare's.First,...
yelp.com - user review - 11/04/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Yelpers, next time you are bed and breakfasting in the Santa Barbara area, I highly recommend skipping one of the complimentary breakfasts and brunching at Stella Mare's. A friend had made...
yelp.com - user review - 11/04/2007
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This is a great restaurant. It has a cozy country french atmosphere. The food is fantastic. Great place to go for lunch and dinner.
kudzu.com - user review - 10/29/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Great (warm and romantic) brunch place! Eating inside the cozy little glass greenhouse was the best part next to the food. Excellent service and stellar mid-day wine/fuzzy drink selection also were...
yelp.com - user review - 05/14/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Great French inspired cuisine!Very tasty lamb and fish. The chef manages to create some very nice flavors and the ambiance is very tasteful. Deserts are always yummy. The location by the bird...
yelp.com - user review - 05/07/2007
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Salads and desserts were very good. Entrees were a little disappointing for the price -- the sauce that accompanies the cornish game hen was much too strong, to the point that it tasted vinegary. the buternut...
citysearch.com - user review - 11/18/2006
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The restaurant is very romantic. It appears to be in an old historic home. There are lots of small rooms which makes for intimate dining. The food and service was good but did not quite come up to the level of...
citysearch.com - user review - 08/11/2006
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I was there for a business lunch and absolutely loved the atmosphere of Stella Mare's. It is beautifully decorated for any occassion -- whether it is lunch with friends, business or a romantic dinner. Service...
citysearch.com - user review - 08/09/2006
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We hosted a our son's wedding rehearsal dinner for 40 guests in the Green House Room on May 12, 2006. Everything was perfect: beginning with planning assistance provided by the event coordinator (Maria) to the...
citysearch.com - user review - 05/16/2006
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My wife took me here for my birthday. One of the best restaurant experiences we've had so far (and we are New Yorkers). Very much recommended.
citysearch.com - user review - 11/13/2005
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I live in LA, but sometimes make the trip to Santa Barbara - one of the reasons being this wonderful little restaurant! Quaint little cottage with glass celing and fireplace, it's so charming!! The food is...
citysearch.com - user review - 10/25/2005
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We always go to Stella Mare's for special occasions. We usually have a large group. They wait staff is very courteous and attentive to our needs. They have a good knowledge of the menu too! I love the...
judysbook.com - user review - 09/19/2005
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i was looking for a romantic place for dinner and i found it! food was wonderful and the service was great!
citysearch.com - user review - 05/12/2005
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Great restaurant. Situated in a beautiful house and decorated very well. Felt like we were having dinner at a very rich and sophisticated friend's house. Food was great and the service superb. Very friendly...
citysearch.com - user review - 07/28/2004
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We gave this one a shot and glad we did. first, the service was outstanding- very warm and hospitable. There are a few different rooms each with their own unique flavor. The food was outstanding- their salads...
citysearch.com - user review - 07/13/2003
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This restaurant was once an old, Victorian home, so you can have your meal by the fireplace or in the greenroom overlooking the Bird Refuge. It's a great place to bring a date, very romantic. My daughter...
citysearch.com - user review - 06/30/2002
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Any time I am passing through Santa Barbara, I make a point to have one meal at this place. The atmosphere is romantic. This restaurant is a converted house with all the charming qualities intact. It is tucked...
citysearch.com - user review - 06/19/2002
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lovely place for dinner. charming house/greenhouse setting with fireplace and rustic decor. very good.....
tripadvisor.com - user review
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buttery colors, a crackling fireplace, and a charming greenhouse-like setting romance diners at this wonderful restaurant. relaxed and friendly, stella mare's is reminiscent of a french country farmhouse one...
10best.com - user review
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this is a gorgeous place: glass greenhouse over the bar and one dining area, french provincial interior and light colors. and now, after years of hit and miss, the food is on a par with the ambiance. we like...
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