The Lion’s Tale
A hidden gem awaits at the Lion’s Tale in Montecito: Fried Chicken Fridays. The fried chicken is based on Chef Adam Abrams’ recipe from Matty’s Hot Chicken, which he served at the Santa Barbara Public Market—just without the heat. You can order smaller portions of white meat, dark meat or both, or go for the whole kit and caboodle with an eight-piece chicken for under $50. It comes with a garden salad, herby mashed potatoes and gravy and roasted asparagus. The Lion’s Tale offers a daily happy hour and weekday specials like $1.50 oysters on Tuesdays, and its cocktails are both stunning and well put together. The Lion’s Tale is attached to the Montecito Inn but operates independently. It can, and should, be a locals’ spot. Complimentary valet parking is available. Depending on your starting point, good luck with the traffic!
The Lion’s Tale
1295 Coast Village Road
lionstalebar.com
Rosminah Brown
Rosminah Brown is a Santa Barbara native who types fast and eats slow. She once jumped in the Neptune Pool at Hearst’s Castle. She is still upset that JR’s BBQ closed. She is always seeking a perfect, singular, exquisite bite of food.
