Food - Average, we had the chilquiles and breakfast bacon sandwich. Both were pretty overpriced but convenient given we were staying in the hotel. Probably would go across the street if we weren't staying in hotel. Service - Food was prepared on time. Everything met expectations here. Not that busy given this is a bit like a poolside bar with tables. Ambiance - Open air and poolside if you want that. If you family is spending time at the pool this is convenient. The entire restaurant itself is almost like a hallway next to the pool. read more

Café Lido is a small cafe bar at Mar Monte Hotel. They serve limited coffee, tea, and modest breakfast. I came here for a breakfast and had a healthy Breakfast bowl ($14) and an Iced Coffee ($6). Atmosphere is ok. Prices are ridiculous expensive. Staff was compliant and responsive. Overall, it's a nice coffee bar. read more

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Ok I can mostly just speak to the torta and the breakfast burrito -- both incredible. I don't eat pork so that often precludes me from most breakfast burritos, I really appreciate the soy option that still included eggs. The torta was beast, the burrito and salads were awesome read more

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A new year day 1, so we started off at a place we hadn't been to before. Cafe Lido is located poolside at Mar Monte Hotel on the Santa Barbara waterfront, within walking distance of the Santa Barbara Zoo, and this time of year has a wonderful sunset view until they close at 5. Even better, the friendly bar serves great Cosmopolitans. There are tables poolside as well as at the bar and indoors. We enjoyed our cocktails poolside along with a perfect grilled cheese on thick sourdough, homemade thick tomato soup, and French fries. A great start to the new year! read more

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BAR was overwhelmed at 8:30 am. Full of Hotel guests trying to get breakfast. Could not get a good cup of coffee to save my life. Sorry guys-- take care of your Hotel I'm sorry people first don't advertise that you are a coffee shop! read more

Nice stop for a quick breakfast. While staying in a nearby hotel with limited option this little gem was unearthed on Yelp. Limited reviews, but we were faced with no vehicle and the need to catch an Uber to the airport. Coffee was very nice. Richly brewed and fresh. The staff was very warm and cheery. We ordered a mash up of side options to create our own assortment of tasty morning options. Eggs, bacon, potatoes and toast made for a basic and delicious breakfast. All were well prepared and served quickly. Big bonus points for outdoor tables overlooking East Beach. Volleyball was already underway and the surf had enough swell to clearly hear the waves lapping on the sand. Quick service lead to us getting on with our day in short order. The waiter was nice enough to set us up with coffee to go. Would absolutely repeat on our next stay. A great way to start the day while bring a Santa Barbarian on the lose! read more

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In this particular Fall day in Santa Barbara, I was craving mussels. To my delight, Cafe Lido had it on their menu. It surely satisfied my craving. We also ordered fish and chips (must have) and Niçoise salad. The restaurant is located at the ground level of the Mar Monte-Hyatt hotel. The space was intimate with a modern minimalist vibe; very cute space. They offer valet parking for $19/day, or there is limited street parking. We didn't get to explore more of the area but we were happy with our dining experience and would recommend 10/10. read more

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Came here for Valentine's Day & it was a vibe! It's connected to the hotel and the space is small but there wasn't a lot of people so it worked out. It was a great spot to get away from the wind and cold last night! They had a DJ playing music and offered themed drinks. My friends and I ordered the Fried Chicken Sandwich, Mussels and the Truffle fries as an app. Everything was yummy, the mussels were spicy, and the truffle fries were quickly devoured! read more

Café Lido - Fried chicken sandwich with fries - Mediterranean Near Me - Santa Barbara, California

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Great choice convenient to the SB Zoo. Good quick service and tasty meals. Fish and Chips. read more

Café Lido - Fish and Chips. - Mediterranean Near Me - Santa Barbara, California

This place is okay. The food isn't worth the price and the service is alright. Got lunch here and it was nasty but the drinks were good. Sitting out by the fireplace having a drink is all you should do here. Every tab has an automatic 20% gratuity so check your bill. Most of the bartenders will tell you that so you don't tip. But the girls that work the morning won't say anything. Kinda irritating that they wanted to get a double tip. But whatever, like I said gets some drinks if you're out by the pool or chilling by the fireplace. Don't eat here, go across the street to Reunion. read more

Café Lido - Bar with pool view - Mediterranean Near Me - Santa Barbara, California

Located in the new oceanside boutique lifestyle Mar Monte Hotel, Café Lido offers a relaxed ambience (currently al fresco), wonderful staff, and delicious California-Mediterranean cuisine and cocktails. Executive Chef Nathan Lingle, who previously helmed The Ritz-Carlton in Philadelphia, the Sagamore Resort and Spa, and the L'Auberge Del Mar Resort, has created an approachable concept that shines! AMBIENCE (4/5) In diligently honoring COVID safety protocols, Lido, Italian for "shore", has set up a series of airy, well-spaced tables on the pool deck and around the pool. There's even a delightful fire pit with spacious seating for 4-8 people! The team wears masks and uses an online QR menu. FOOD (5/5) Casual dining with superb attention to detail and fresh, elevated ingredients! While I was initially skeptical of hotel dining, Café Lido's breakfast, all-day, dessert, and beverage menus are thoughtful, extremely tasty, and well-executed. The California-Mediterranean plates include a variety of salads and snacks such as warm marinated olives and charred shishito peppers as well as tuna tartare, avocado toast, prosciutto and burrata, summer rigatoni, and burgers/sandwiches. The beverage menu features local Spearhead Coffee, teas, fresh smoothies, artisan beers, refreshing cocktails and frozen drinks, and wine. Across a couple meals, we ordered: Date Shake: medjool dates, cinnamon, cashews, banana, coconut milk, and a dash of sea salt - as yummy and filling as it sounds! Green Machine: featuring baby spinach, kale, apple, orange blossom honey, kiwi, pineapple, chlorophyll, spirulina, wheat grass, and coconut milk, this smoothie packs a great healthy punch. House Green Salad: shaved rainbow carrots, diced bell peppers, heirloom tomatoes, cucumbers, fresh greens in a tangy dressing - Lido's mixed greens might be the nicest house salad I've ever had the pleasure of eating. I'm not a big salad person, but I'd order this salad again and again. Cali Prime Burger: a tall stack of buttery, meaty goodness! The beef burger came perfectly medium rare as requested and loaded with fresh avocado, divinely sweet grilled onions, white cheddar, tomato, and aioli. Messy and DELICIOUS. Hot Pressed Chicken Melt: toasted buttery bread sandwiching flavorful grilled chicken, crisped kale (such a nice touch!), manchego, and smoked chili aioli. Local Stone Fruit Crostata: a perfect way to end a lovely dinner! The warm, flaky goodness and juicy plums of the crostata melted deliciously into the McConnell's vanilla ice cream. We semi-fought over the last few sweet bites! SERVICE (5/5) Wow! At every interaction and even when we ambled in 20 minutes before closing, the team was welcoming, prompt, and friendly. I'd recommend Café Lido to anyone and everyone! read more

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New hours and the system as of Sept 5...now the restaurant is open for breakfast from 7am instead of 8. Also, you can place your order with a server if you're dining in (instead of lining up at the bar counter). The catch is...if you would like to dine outdoors, you'd have to wait till 8am when the pool opens. Also, be aware it gets very busy between 9am and 10:30sh weekends as usual. All servers are consistently good, friendly, and efficient! Their lunch and dinner options are good as well. I was going to have dinner @ Costa, but ended up eating (mussels) here after seeing someone else's meal. ;) read more

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Came here for breakfast since it was open decently early in the morning. The place is beautiful, but some issues with the bill and somewhat the food. I had both the Crispy Yukon grilled potatoes, and the Lido's breakfast sandwich. The potatoes were delicious, and I found them to be more delicious than the sandwich. The potatoes also had a very generous serving. The main issue I have, is the 20% service fee that is automatically added to your bill. It's not stated anywhere on the menu, or by the servers. Now I don't mind paying a 20% service fee if I was aware of it, but this restaurant does not notify you about it. Do not be fooled. Add tip on top of this, and you have a fee that's almost 40-50% of your meal. Would not come again. read more

My friend and I are in town for a wedding and discovered the gem that Cafe Lido is, our first day!! I highly recommend the salmon salad... superb! I also highly recommend our bartender Ian - he's the best, and his helpers, all very capable... Ivan, Scott, and Sebastian. read more

Café Lido - Ian had great recommendations to mix for us :) - Mediterranean Near Me - Santa Barbara, California

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Visited this spot on my way to the zoo and it was the best decision. Went with a simple cappuccino and avo toast. The avo toast was to die for. The radish, pistachio crumble, and dash of lime made it so flavorful! I just wish I knew what kind of bread they use. read more

Café Lido - Avo Toast - Mediterranean Near Me - Santa Barbara, California

The food is great! I had the banana walnut pancakes. Absolutely delicious! The best I've ever tasted. The Ruby fruit smoothie was delicious as well. read more

Café Lido - Banana Pancakes with Walnuts. Absolutely Devine! So good! - Mediterranean Near Me - Santa Barbara, California

The food is OK. The granola was not bad. The date shake was so so as well. It really got to me was it took forever for the waiter to come to the table. I'm top of that I can't stand companies that demand 20% gratuity regardless of service. I understand if it's a table of six or more etc. or even demanding 15 or 18 percent. But as someone who typically tips over 25% when I am demanded it really bothers me. If this has to do with fair wages then raise the prices of the items. Then you leave it up to the market to decide. But there's nothing posted anywhere that says a mandatory 20% tip. That's my other problem. If you're going to require that we need to disclose it on the front door. read more

This place is really great for healthy unique breakfast. we ordered overnight oats and avo toast and both were delicious. the service was great here. read more

Café Lido - overnight oats - Mediterranean Near Me - Santa Barbara, California

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Great spot for a quick breakfast. This place is located in Hyatt. They have some outdoor tables facing the ocean which offers a nice view. The coffee was decent and the avocado toast was good too. Service was a bit slow. But overall not a bad place for a quick breakfast. read more

Service very good, food are tasty, staff are friendly and professional too. Highly recommended

If you have time and are willing to wait, then I definitely recommend this place. Food is great, both breakfast and all day menu. It's a very calm relaxing environment next to the hotel pool and across from the beach. read more

Starting with the positives. I was staying at the hotel and wasn't expecting too much-but the food was surprisingly good! The multigrain bowl, the green smoothie (asked for honey on the side to make sure it wasn't too sweet), and the Yukon potatoes were all excellent. These dishes inspired me to eat healthier because I felt such energy after the smoothie. Negatives- The ambience which was pool side was so bland, only chose this place bc I was staying at the hotel. And the service during peak hours was terrible. Seemed like there were enough waiters who hustled to try to get the food out, but I think the hold up was in the kitchen. After a half hour, I finally got the multigrain bowl. I canceled my cocktail because it had not been made yet after waiting a half hour. Hotel needs better planning with kitchen staff. read more

Excellent hotel breakfast and pool cafe option for hotel guests and locals alike. Coffee is really good and fairly priced. Had several breakfast and lunch meals here during our stay and everything was great. The staff is working really hard to keep everyone happy and work through covid imposed challenges that everyone has to deal with. Excellent addition to Mar Monte hotel. read more

Their breakfast and lunch are both super good! They have a variety of food and beverages, as well as really good desserts. The Ice Cream was the best part of my meal. read more

I stayed at the Mar Monte Hotel (Hyatt) for two night this week and stopped at Cafe Lido for a beer. I don't think I've ever seen a slower bartender. It took 15-20 minutes for him to prepare two cocktails for the party in front of me and he forgot to pour my father in law's beer. Maybe it's because they automatically charge a 20% tip so why put forth the effort if full tip is guaranteed? Won't be back. read more

super easy option for those who are staying at the mar monte hotel. bartenders and servers are extremely friendly. the menu has a little bit of something for everyone, which was great since i'm mostly vegan. avocado toast was delicious, cocktails were great, salads were good (portion could have been slightly larger). the wait time was a little long, but nothing too crazy. definitely recommend for a quick bite at the hotel. read more

I don't think the food is very good. Fact I have pasta Pomodoro and it is like it came out of a can. I see the pictures of the food and look great. I see all the menus but I have only been shown one and both times were there to get dinner and both times very disappointing. I don't think three times for any kind of charm, because there won't be a third time. First time we went it was Christmas 2021 and reservations were a must. Fortunately, we weren't able to get in. So you can say we dodged that bullet. But this Covid time so maybe that's why. I Hope so! read more

Since we were staying at the Hotel, we decided to have breakfast at Lido. While standing in line I was already getting a bad vibe on how this was going to go. One employee trying to take orders and make custom coffee drinks. After 30 min we finally get to place our order we ask if we can eat in the patio and was told yes. We ordered fruit plater, French toast and Egg and Sausage with potato and English muffin. We are sitting and down and get the order in a bag...Ok so we ask for a paper plate and they had none. So, my daughter fruit platter looked like yesterday fruit, my wife French Toast was cold and soaked in syrup and my breakfast was mot very warm and trying to eat sausage and eggs in deep box was very challenging. This cost me $71.00 I usually like to let the restraint know before writing a bad review but the employee behind the counter was slammed. When I checked out not even a how was everything? read more