Our Family
The Montesano Group
Gene Montesano's entrepreneurial spirit has played a central role in many companies, such as Lucky Brand Jeans, Lucky's Steakhouse, Tre Lune Restaurant, D'Angelo's Bakery, Civilianaire and more.
Montesano Group Restaurants
Flagship
Joe's Cafe
536 State Street, Santa Barbara, CA 93101
(805) 966-4638
Santa Barbara's oldest restaurant — an acclaimed American steakhouse and upbeat bar since 1928. The stiffest cocktails, generous portions, and a lively atmosphere that's been bringing people together for nearly a century.
View MenuLucky's Steakhouse
1270 Coast Village Rd, Montecito, CA 93108
805.565.7540
Lucky's is widely known for its exclusive selection of USDA Prime steaks, live Maine lobsters, no-nonsense cocktails and world class wine cellar. There's just no other eatery in Santa Barbara that practices the art of serving a prime steak dinner better than Lucky's.
Visit Website →Tre Lune
1151 Coast Village Rd, Montecito, CA 93108
805.969.2646
Creating genuine Italian cuisine with love and care is Tre Lune's stock in trade. A favorite with Montecito residents, "Three Moons" is set in a charming two-story building right on Coast Village Road. Diverse diners come for honest, high quality Italian cooking. Yearly Wine Spectator award winner.
Visit Website →D'Angelo Bakery
25 Gutierrez St, Santa Barbara, CA 93101
805.962.5466
D'Angelo's is the kind of bakery locals love and visitors are overjoyed to find. Choose a table indoors or out and enjoy freshly baked European-style breads and pastries, great breakfasts and lunches, and strong Italian coffee.