French country bistro…Between Montecito and Santa Barbara, Stella Mare’s Bistro is located in a historic Victorian home overlooking the Bird Refuge. French country cuisine rules the menu, with dishes like coq au vin, cassoulet, and moules frites. Sip seasonal cocktails amid cozy décor — all the right ingredients for a great dining experience. Bon appétit!
Waterside French-Cal eatery with multiple dining rooms & greenhouse overlooking a bird refuge. Based on 471 reviews, the restaurant has received a rating of 4.6 stars. Price $$
✔️ Dine-in ✔️ Takeout
Address:
50 Los Patos Way, Santa Barbara, CA 93108
Phone: (805) 969-6705
Social Profile: 
Hours
| Friday | 12–2 PM, 5–9 PM |
| Saturday | 10 AM–2 PM, 5–9 PM |
| Sunday | 10 AM–2 PM |
| Monday
(Labor Day)
|
Closed |
| Tuesday | 12–2 PM, 5–9 PM |
| Wednesday | 12–2 PM, 5–9 PM |
| Thursday | 12–2 PM, 5–9 PM |
Menu
Menu Photos
Photo Gallery
Order and Reservations
Reservations: stellamares.comopentable.com
Reviews
Ruben Perfetto
We had a very good experienced
Rabia Piacentini
Jesus was absolutely spectacular. They seated us and made us feel like we were their only priority. The food, staff and atmosphere were magical.
Toni Holder Flanagan
Hidden Gem!! Service a little slow, but absolutely worth the wait. Get the lobster deviled eggs! Filet mignon to die for, carrot puree soup amazing. The muscles were great, the short ribs were fantastic!
Shadra Bruce
I cannot say enough good things about this place. Food was exceptional. Service even better. Atmosphere was perfect. Location was magical. Come early and go across the street to walk on the path by the pond.
Cigal Shaham
Lovely, home-like feeling, quaint French restaurant in Santa Barbara.
Jim Peterson
Wonderful evening. A couple of craft cocktails, French onion soup, grilled artichoke, what’s not to like. Fantastic ambiance.
Mei Chi Siu
Lovely restaurant w delish French cuisine. Restaurant had a “homey” look and feeling…charming. The service was very good. Food was really good and hot. Appetizer frog legs were soft and had just the right sauce.
Charles Freericks
We were there for a busy Saturday brunch, so the service weakness may have been from being understaffed. Otherwise, the food and ambiance were both just sublime. Delicious Croque Monsieur, Quiche, and Crepe Salmon. Amazing deserts. Even the bread was delicious. The restaurant itself is a beautiful old building (looks like it may have been a house/mansion). We were disappointed in the sun on our table. We asked for an umbrella and were told there were none. Then, 15 minutes later they brought out an umbrella for another table. My side dish came wrong. I asked to have it corrected and was told I hadn’t ordered that and was then charged for it – seriously? Took about thirty minutes for my drink to finally arrive after I asked for it (and asked for again another three times). Again, they were busy, but they could have done better.
… more
Anita D
Was a great experience with great good and beautiful atmosphere. My only negative is that several people at my table ordered salmon with mashed potatoes and I couldn’t help but notice the variations in quantity of mashed potatoes we each got. Kind of disappointing when you all pay the same price for the food but one person gets half the quantity of a food dish than someone who ordered the exact same dish. There should really be some sort of portion control system in order to make this feel fair.
C
Love this place! Absolutely must eat here when in Santa Barabara!! Food is always on point, so much so that I rarely get pictures to post before digging in, here’s a few of the desserts and the recent ribeye special that was perfectly cooked. Go to Stella’s you won’t be disappointed!
… View more