Opening hours
Open now · closes 9:00 PM
| Monday | 8:00 AM – 3:00 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 8:00 AM – 9:00 PM |
| Wednesday | 8:00 AM – 9:00 PM |
| Thursday | 8:00 AM – 9:00 PM |
| Friday | 8:00 AM – 9:00 PM |
| Saturday | 8:00 AM – 9:00 PM |
| Sunday | 8:00 AM – 9:00 PM |
Local time in Montecito: 7:28 PM (PST). Holiday hours may differ – call (805) 845-2457 to confirm.
Location & directions
1209 Coast Village RoadMontecito, CA 93108
About Lilac Montecito
Lilac Montecito is a French restaurant located at 1209 Coast Village Road in Montecito, California. It's part of our guide to 16 restaurants, cafes and bars in Montecito.
Lilac Montecito is open 7 days a week, usually 8:00 AM – 9:00 PM.
Service options include dine-in. Offerings include gluten-free options.
Reservations are accepted; call (805) 845-2457 to book a table.
Quick facts
- Category
- French Restaurant
- Address
- 1209 Coast Village Road, Montecito, CA 93108
- Phone
- (805) 845-2457
- Hours
- Open 7 days a week, usually 8:00 AM – 9:00 PM
- Listing updated
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Popular times
Usually busiest around 7 PM on Fridays; one of the quieter times is around 9 AM on weekdays.
Based on typical visit patterns for French restaurants and this venue’s opening hours.
How the hours compare
We compared Lilac Montecito’s weekday schedule with 61 other French restaurants in California. On a typical weekday it opens at 8:00 AM, earlier than 74% of them (the typical opening time is 11:30 AM) and closes at 9:00 PM, in line with the typical 9:00 PM.
In total it is open about 85 hours a week, 45 hours more than the local median of 40. 87% of French restaurants in California open on Sundays, and Lilac Montecito is one of them.
Compared with 61 other French restaurants in California that list their hours in our guide.
Typical prices for French restaurants in California
Based on 23 menus with 1,765 priced items from French restaurants in California, the median menu item costs $16.00, and half of all items are priced between $9.00 and $28.00.
We don’t have Lilac Montecito’s own menu on file yet, so use these figures as a guide to what French restaurants in California typically charge.
| Item | On menus | Typical price |
|---|---|---|
| French Onion Soup | 35% | $16.00 |
| Espresso | 26% | $3.73 |
| French Toast | 26% | $16.50 |
| Croissant | 26% | $4.75 |
| Mocha | 22% | $6.00 |
| Avocado Toast | 22% | $16.00 |
| Cappuccino | 22% | $5.00 |
| Escargots | 17% | $17.00 |
Calculated from 23 menus in our guide. Prices vary by location and change over time.
Features & amenities
Service options
- Dine-in
Offerings
- Gluten-free options
Planning
- Accepts reservations
The neighborhood
Within a 10-minute walk (half a mile) of Lilac Montecito there are 28 other places to eat and drink in our guide, and 30 within one mile. By type, the places within a mile include Cafes & Coffee (7), Italian (4), Pizza (2), and Sandwiches & Delis (2).
3 places within a mile stay open until 10 PM or later on at least one night a week.
Nearest places of other kinds
- SeafoodClark's Oyster Bar< 0.1 mi
- ItalianCa' Dario Montecito< 0.1 mi
- Cafes & CoffeeJuice Ranch< 0.1 mi
- AmericanMonte's< 0.1 mi
- PizzaHonor Market0.1 mi
What to expect at a French restaurant
This group covers French bistros, German beer halls, Spanish tapas bars, Irish and British pubs serving food, and Eastern European kitchens from Poland, Ukraine, Russia and the Balkans. Many are family-run restaurants that keep alive the cooking of a particular immigrant community.
What to order
- Pierogi – Polish dumplings, boiled or fried
- Schnitzel or bratwurst – German classics
- Steak frites or onion soup – French bistro staples
- Tapas – a mix of small plates for sharing
Good to know
- Bistros and tapas bars are often busiest late in the evening.
- Ask about imported beers and wines matched to the food.
- Seasonal events such as Oktoberfest bring special menus.
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Frequently asked questions
What are Lilac Montecito's opening hours?
Open 7 days a week, usually 8:00 AM – 9:00 PM. Monday: 8:00 AM – 3:00 PM; Tuesday: 8:00 AM – 9:00 PM; Wednesday: 8:00 AM – 9:00 PM; Thursday: 8:00 AM – 9:00 PM; Friday: 8:00 AM – 9:00 PM; Saturday: 8:00 AM – 9:00 PM; Sunday: 8:00 AM – 9:00 PM.
Is Lilac Montecito open on Sunday?
Yes, Lilac Montecito is open on Sundays: 8:00 AM – 9:00 PM.
Where is Lilac Montecito located?
Lilac Montecito is located at 1209 Coast Village Road, Montecito, CA 93108.
What is the phone number of Lilac Montecito?
You can call Lilac Montecito at (805) 845-2457.
Does Lilac Montecito offer delivery or takeout?
Delivery is not listed for Lilac Montecito. Listed service options: dine-in.
Does Lilac Montecito take reservations?
Yes, Lilac Montecito accepts reservations.
Is Lilac Montecito open late?
No, Lilac Montecito usually closes before 10 PM.
What else is near Lilac Montecito?
There are 30 other places to eat and drink within a mile of Lilac Montecito. Nearby options include Clark's Oyster Bar (< 0.1 mi), Ca' Dario Montecito (< 0.1 mi), and Juice Ranch (< 0.1 mi).
How much do French restaurants in California cost?
Based on 23 menus with 1,765 priced items from French restaurants in California, the median menu item costs $16.00, and half of all items are priced between $9.00 and $28.00.
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