Lion's Tale

New favorite bar! Beautiful ambiance and design. Friendly and knowledgeable staff. Fantastic cocktails and wine options. I’m obsessed with the cafe frites, lamb burger & potato pave. We always start with oysters. They have a great source and change them every day or two. Pair with the ice cold martini! It comes with a side car 🍸 I’m celiac & they have lots of options for me. 🫶🏼 Also they are open late which is great to have in Montecito!

Wonderful experience and really sorry we waited so long to give this restaurant and specialty cocktail bar a try. Arrived as a party of four at 5:15 on a Sunday and Andrea, our host and barman was very accommodating by scooting two tables together, providing us very comfortable seating without feeling crowded. Although the menu for food items is currently a bit small, everything we tried out was excellent. Andrea explained they were planning in the next few weeks to add numerous new items. We had the lamb burger, the steak frittes, and a special tomato soup which was outstanding, served in it's own petit creuset accompanied with a delicious cheese crusted toast. Excellent ! Nice wine selection and we loved the Rose from France. Andrea managed to do bar work for other customers, all the table waiting for us and several others with absolutely no delays. Pretty impressive service. Lion's Tale is on our radar for a repeat visit soon.

A fabulously decorated cozy and elegant lounge and bar with an impressive happy hour on wine, cocktails and food! The bartenders were spectacular and attentive, especially Josh who made my friends drink look like a work of art. We can't wait to go back!

Best bar in Montecito. Haven’t had a bad drink here. Love the vibe so much. So classy!

I had the chance to work in the restaurant but had to quit to work for HR Montecito just for change and opportunities to discover new things new vibes and keep moving forward . Really love this spot . So cool and really cheerful . The food is amazing , the atmosphere is cozy and wonderful . Great produce , great dedication and vibes. The servers are so nice and cheerful . The hotel staff are great . Love the gigs there and music . Cafe frites and steak frites are one of my favorite besides lamb burger that comes with red wine shallots that takes some love and dedication to make .i knew would miss it and already do . Chef Tyler and Rayan were always pushing us to be on top of their expectations. Thank you lion tale for the experience . Much love

They had their grand opening yesterday and we were lucky enough to snag a cozy booth in the corner. My papa read about Lion’s Tale in the paper and he really wanted to try it for his birthday. They were very busy but each staff member made sure we were well taken care of, even Brandon the owner, came up and introduced himself to my papa! It was such a kind gesture and speaks highly to the hospitality that this bar has to offer. This is exactly the vibe and ambiance that Coast Village road needed! Congratulations Lion’s Tale, we can’t wait to come back!

Montecito, Lions Tale is a sophisticated yet welcoming bar that effortlessly combines elegance with a cozy atmosphere. From the moment you step through the door, you’re greeted with a warm, intimate space that feels like an upscale escape from the ordinary.

Great place to hang out and have snacks and cocktails. Laid back with a cool vibe

So thoughtfully done without overdoing it, from the menu to lighting and the seating. Their drinks will compete with any of the top bars in LA, and are in a league of their own in Santa Barbara. Classic drinks are enhanced with a twist, and their signature drinks have ingredient lists that tempt you to try them. Their fries are crispy and seasoned for bar service. Their lamb burger, although a thinner-than-usual patty, has enough fat to make it not a problem. The only suggestion is for them to try using arugula instead of the lettuce they currently use. The mustard, arugula, and Gruyère will elevate it to something beyond truly exceptional. One would hope that a 5/5 experience can happen with any of their bartenders, but Mikey will do what it takes to make sure it happens. Regardless of how busy they may be, his attention to detail is something to admire.

Lion's Tale located in the Montecito Inn is a must visit. Sleek, dark, black and gold tones with a cool ass vibe to match. Think upscale cigar bar, minus the smoke because Montecito is a non-smoking city. Had we not been staying in town for the week we might have missed it. There are several seating options if you arrive early enough but this place seems to bustling and get packed in the evenings. The service and cocktail quality were exceptional. We loved it so much that we made 3 visits during our 4 day stay. Drinks we tried: - Whiskey Sour (of course with the egg.. yum) - French 75 (sensing a theme? we love our whiskey) - Old Fashioned (a no fail go to) We only ate at Lion's Tale once but our shared meal truly went over big with us. Our first time having a Lamb Burger (medium well). Quite the tasty. Juicy and oh so flavorful. Did I mention the heaping pile of shoestring fries? Cooked to the perfect crunchiness. We could not stop eating them. Lion's Tale is the perfect happy hour or end of the night spot. If they had any live music I could even see us spending an entire night there.

We had a great time at this beautiful bar. They have a thoughtful and interesting cocktail menu. The bartender was fabulous, the drinks were excellent, the bar bites were delicious and the service was very friendly and attentive. Added bonus: it was happy hour and the prices were quite reasonable for the high quality of the experience! I highly recommend this place & will definitely come here again when I am in the area.

Run don't walk to Lion's Tail! High notes are specialty crafted cocktails using an eclectic and curated set of offerings of European liqueurs. The service is exceptional with an engaging bar scene and highly skilled bartenders . The vibe classy and understated, social, but with a volume that allows for easy to hear conversation. The locals are friendly and helpful . Don't miss the steak Frites n the menu, cooked to perfection!.

Great service, drinks and food! Definitely put this one on your list! We had bread and butter, oysters and potato pave', delicious!

I got old, pre frozen blinis, with eggs that were spoiled. The chives were older than 10 days. Caviar was also expired from the initial smell and then the rancid taste afterwards. Nice place, but poor quality food by spoilage. Too much focus on what the people did not want, not what is fun in French and Japanese cuisine.

Lion's Tale is a must for cocktail lovers. Come here for the elevated classics (their French 75 is the best I've ever had ) and stay for the swanky, buzzy vibes. Our waitress, Havla, was attentive, fun, and gave us helpful recommendations so everyone could explore what they would like most on the menu. Perfect for a group catch up or date night. They also had creative non alcoholic options for those in our group who don't drink. Can't wait to return!

Definitely a vibe! I came for cocktails and small bites with a girlfriend, and we had such a great time. It wasn't too busy when we visited, so we really got to relax and enjoy the atmosphere. We ordered martinis, fries, and a salad, and everything was delicious.

We recently did an overnight at The Montecito Inn and decided to close out our evening with a drink and some small bites at Lion's Tale. I opted for their "frozen" martini. The "frozen" aspect of the drink stemmed from the vodka being stored in a freezer making it very cold which I enjoyed. The food we ordered included their potato pave and toasted sourdough. Both were delicious.

So enjoyed grabbing cocktails with the girls at Lion's Tale last weekend! Loved the ambiance -- cozy, moody, private. Service was stellar. Our server knew just when to check on us without interrupting our catching up, and was very enthusiastic when I asked for water refills 4 or 5 times (thanks for bearing with me!) The bartender also came out to check on us and offer another round. Our frites and drinks were excellent, and priced just right. Highly recommend!

Service was horrible. Made me wait to place order for forever. They charged me full price during happy hour.

Nice relaxing atmosphere ! Reasonable drink prices and a great vibe. Highly recommend if your in Montecito

Atmosphere is nice and clubby, drink prices are reasonable. They have many signature cocktails but don't mess with the classics. A cosmopolitan is made with cranberry not grenadine - period. If they don't mess with the classics I'd say they can do well.