Budget Dining Guide
Montecito Cheapest Menu Items & Affordable Meal Options
Looking for affordable food at Montecito? This budget guide lists every menu item sorted from lowest to highest price so you can find cheap eats and low-cost meal deals quickly. Prices updated July 2026.
Lowest Price
$4.00
Average Item Price
$36.07
Budget for Two
$72.14
Priced Items Tracked
89
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Montecito Menu Items Ranked by Price — Cheapest to Most Expensive
Every affordable menu item at Montecito sorted from lowest to highest price
| # | Menu Item | Category | Portion | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Chardonnay, Tortoise Creek, Langurdoc 2004 | every day, fresh, 'bistro style' whites | — | $4.00 |
| 2 | 'Big Smile' Red, Califomia | every day 'bistro style' reds | syrah/cab/zin/nebbiolo | $4.50 |
| 3 | Chardonnay, Talbott Kali-Hart, Santa Lucia Hills 2005 | rich, 'buttery' chards | — | $6.00 |
| 4 | Barbera, Ca del Sarto 2004 | every day 'bistro style' reds | — | $7.00 |
| 5 | House Made Hot Chocolate | dessert | with chili, cinnamon, and fresh whipped cream | $7.00 |
| 6 | Marsanne/Viognier Blend, Grange Des Roquettes 2005 | aromatic, charming, fruity whites | — | $7.00 |
| 7 | Tempura Fried Carrots, Zucchini, and Onion Rings, Ponzu Sauce | first courses | — | $7.00 |
| 8 | Domaine La Janesse, Terre De Bussiere, Rhone 2004 | big, rich and spicy reds | — | $7.50 |
| 9 | Inzolia, Cantina Barbera, Sicily 2005 | every day, fresh, 'bistro style' whites | — | $7.50 |
| 10 | Sauvignon Blanc, Honig Cellars, Napa 2005 | every day, fresh, 'bistro style' whites | — | $7.50 |
| 11 | Grilled Vermont Cheddar and Macintosh Apple Sandwich | first courses | adam's "mac and cheese"! | $8.00 |
| 12 | Hot Spiced Apple Cider | dessert | with warm cider donuts and apple creme fraiche | $8.00 |
| 13 | Mas De La Dame, Les Baux De Provence, Organic 2004 | every day 'bistro style' reds | — | $8.00 |
| 14 | Montecito Ribolitta | first courses | tuscan "twice boiled" minestrone | $8.00 |
| 15 | Rosemary Panna Cotta | dessert | with caramel and balsamic marinated strawberries | $8.00 |
| 16 | 'Temptation Zin', Alexander Valley Vineyards 2004 | big, rich and spicy reds | — | $9.00 |
| 17 | Arugula, Ricotta Salata, Fuyu Presimmon | first courses | with toasted hazelnut vinaigrette | $9.00 |
| 18 | Dark Chocolate Espresso Cake | dessert | with creme anglaise | $9.00 |
| 19 | Domaine De Durban, Muscat, Beaumes De Venice 2004 | dessert wines | — | $9.00 |
| 20 | Gloria Ferrer Sonoma Brut | sparklers | — | $9.00 |
| 21 | Montecito Caesar | first courses | Romaine hearts with lemon, anchovy, and garlic vinaigrette, parmigiano reggiano. toasted bread crumbs | $9.00 |
| 22 | Pinot Noir, Au Bon Climat, Santa Barbara 2005 | soft, elegant and seductive reds | — | $9.00 |
| 23 | Sicilian White Anchovies | first courses | with radish and cucumber salad roasted red peppers and agrumato lemon olive oil | $9.00 |
| 24 | Taylor Late Bottled Vintage Port | dessert wines | — | $9.50 |
| 25 | Cabernet Sauvignon, Mettler Family Winery, Lodi | soft, elegant and seductive reds | — | $10.00 |
| 26 | Grilled Calamari, Piccholine Olives, Tuscan White Beans, Salsa Picata, Lemon Zest | first courses | — | $10.00 |
| 27 | Viognier, Miner, 'Simpson Vineyard', Central Coast 2005 | aromatic, charming, fruity whites | — | $10.00 |
| 28 | Grilled Gulf Shrimp | first courses | with candied lemon, pine nuts and golden raisins, salsa dolce | $11.00 |
| 29 | Daily Selection of Artisanal Cheese, House Made Fig-Walnut Bread | first courses | — | $12.00 |
| 30 | Daily Selection of Artisanal Cheese, House Made Fig-Walnut Bread | dessert | — | $12.00 |
Montecito Budget Breakdown — Average Cost per Menu Category
Find the most affordable Montecito food category to save money on your next order
dessert
$8.80
5 items
first courses
$10.00
11 items
dessert wines
$10.88
4 items
every day 'bistro style' reds
$11.75
6 items
every day, fresh, 'bistro style' whites
$12.00
6 items
main courses
$17.25
8 items
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Finding affordable meals at Montecito doesn't mean you have to sacrifice quality. Our curated low-cost menu guide helps you discover the cheapest food options, budget-friendly combo deals, and best value items available on the current menu.
Prices shown are tracked from official menu sources and updated regularly. Whether you're a student looking for cheap eats, a family dining on a budget, or simply trying to keep meal costs down, sorting by price is the fastest way to find great value at Montecito.
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