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Overall Total Score
4.2 out of 5
Impressive | 2893 reviews

What User likes about Jill's Place:
Jill's Place is a 3rd Generation Santa Barbara Family Traditional Favorite. Known for their very high-grade Steaks and Meats that are served by many other restaurants in town, Jill's Place offers a complete variety of Steaks, Seafood and delicious entree's and appetizers in a Warm Environment along with Full Bar and a welcoming outside heated patio. As an over 4 year Santa Barbara resident I highly recommend Jill's P... View all feedback. What User doesn't like about Jill's Place:
Good spot of evening out as a couple. Not like a regular steak restaurant or high end dine in spot. Nice and quite environment with good staff and menu. They have this eucalyptus jelly, outstanding. Expensive for the price to quantity ratio. I had their lamb, 2 t bone chops, seasonal veggies, garlic bread, soup and salad, and a side of our choice. It?s just too much food, if you didn?t eat the whole day. Meat size ca... View all feedback.

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Menu
5.0 ★ from 17 reviews

Great place to take your family! Split pea soup, fresh salads, and followed by lamb chops, boneless short ribs, ribeyes or pork chops!

Jill's Place is a 3rd Generation Santa Barbara Family Traditional Favorite. Known for their very high-grade Steaks and Meats that are served by many other resta...

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Incredible atmosphere. An exceptional and one of a kind restaurant in Santa Barbara. ? went for steak and Jill?s place did not disappoint. Not surprising consid...

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We have had the pleasure of dining here twice so far, including with a large group (Porsche Club-Riverside). Everything tastes fresh. The staff is friendly and...

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The best au gratin potatoes ever!! Loved the garlic bread too. I've never had pea soup before and this one made me want more. Staff is friendly and attentive. D...

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Google
4.5 ★ from 512 reviews
Dowe
14.01.2024 - 07:28

The food at this downtown Santa Barbara restaurant was excellent. The short rib was incredibly tender, and the mashed potatoes were delicious.

Ben
14.01.2024 - 07:28

Stopped in Friday a with group of 8. Service was on point and everyone’s food was fantastic. Always a go to for good comfort.

Chipper
14.01.2024 - 07:28

Let me start by saying i haven't eaten at Jill's over 9 years !! The service and the food were excellent !!! The split pea soup was just like I remembered delic...

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Gabrielle
14.01.2024 - 07:28

Met a friend for lunch who loves this place so I had the fried chicken salad for lunch and it was delicious! Don't know what they're seasoning the chicken with...

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Kima
14.01.2024 - 07:28

We had reservations for The Palace for 6pm, their electricity was out! So we did a quick pivot in plans turned left on Santa Barbara St. from Cota. On the right...

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Int Restaurants
4.2 ★ from 1088 reviews
Jennifer
24.08.2023 - 09:43

Favorite local spot friendly, great drinks and food, good energy. Also great music on special occasions with surprise guests!

Louise
24.08.2023 - 09:43

Great spot to meet friends at the bar, for a glass of wine and burger! Great place to bring your girl out!

Fay
24.08.2023 - 09:43

Perfect Manhatten, and lemon drop in very appropriate stems, pea soup is amazing, even rated so by a pea soup hater. Oh my, the garlic bread, and the short rib...

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Kathy
24.08.2023 - 09:43

Best Rib eye steak ever!!! We will definitely return!

Sarah
24.08.2023 - 09:43

Absolutely fantastic service, atmosphere, and above all food. Just happened to find this place on yelp and thank God! Reasonable for the quality, my steak melte...

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Yelp
4.0 ★ from 370 reviews
Natalie
28.10.2023 - 15:18

Jill, Jill, Jill. You have created a space of peace, comfort, and happiness wrapped in the most delectable morsels. Now let's break this down. Ambiance:...

Jenna
28.10.2023 - 15:18

Stumbled in on Saturday just before the Farmer's Market to grab a quick breakfast bite and stayed longer than intended due to the exceptional courtesy and...

Lori
28.10.2023 - 15:18

Never disappoints. Always our go to when visiting SB. Pricing is comparable to other steak houses in the area. Always excellent service too.

Sirved
4.4 ★ from 446 reviews
Fred
23.06.2024 - 04:58

Jill's Place is a beloved Santa Barbara family favorite that has been passed down through three generations. Renowned for their top-quality steaks and meats tha...

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Mairead
23.06.2024 - 04:58

The atmosphere at this restaurant is incredible. It is truly exceptional and one-of-a-kind in Santa Barbara. We decided to try the steak and Jill's place exceed...

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Tripadvisor
3.9 ★ from 119 reviews
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4.0 ★ from 1 reviews
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4.0 ★ from 567 reviews

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