On The Alley Santa Barbara

Lovely place to go for a quick seafood meal right on Santa Barbara Harbor. The clam chowder was one of the best I’ve ever had! The fried calamari was a bit fishy but definitely fresh. They also use some of the same dishes from the popular restaurant Brophy Bros right next door. They are definitely a faster, casual eatery, perfect if you haven’t made a reservation anywhere else!

On The Alley is a fantastic casual seafood spot tucked away on Harbor Drive that perfectly captures the Santa Barbara waterfront vibe! We stopped in after a morning walk along the harbor and couldn't have been happier. The fish and chips were incredibly fresh with perfectly seasoned white fish, crunchy chips, and just the right amount of zesty sauce. Their clam chowder is hearty without being too heavy - perfect for those slightly cooler harbor mornings. Prices are reasonable for the quality and portion sizes, especially considering the prime waterfront location. The staff was friendly and efficient, and everything came out fresh and hot. The locals suggested to try the locally brewed 805 beer: we really enjoyed our time there.

I came up to Santa Barbara from the SFV for a little day trip a few weeks ago; Exhausted and hungry I really needed to find a place to eat. A local recommended this place and told me to get the chicken club wrap. When I walked in I was immediately (and enthusiastically) greeted by a very well spoken and respectful young man named "Jagger". Jagger was very personable and we initiated in a great conversation, he also told me to get the chicken club wrap which was amazing to hear. The service provided by Jagger further contributed to the amazing atmosphere in this restaurant. Everything exceeded my already high expectations, and if I'm ever in the area again I'll be sure to eat here and say hi to Jagger! Thank you On The Alley for an amazingly unforgettable experience.

WeI had the King Tide burrito with bacon and cheese added. It was so good and so was there green salsa.

Every harbor has their counter service restaurant, but On The Alley is the cream of the crop. Starting with the warm and friendly service up front, through to the fresh, airy and delicious food, and finishing with a picnic table in the sun overlook the going’s on of the harbor - it is a picturesque experience. We ordered their Baja taco, grilled shrimp taco, and calamari and were very pleased with every bite. The tacos are served on thick, chewy, and sturdy corn tortillas - built for the challenge of holding together the delicious ingredients. The calamari was lightly friend and seasoned to perfection. If the line at Brophy Bro’s is too long and you don’t mind a step in the casual direction, just grab the same food and sit at a picnic table at On the Alley!

The tacos are great! I like that the seafood is fresh and you are able to just relax outside with the breeze. The servers bring out the food and are more than happy to get any extra condiments for you. If you are looking for good food and just a place to relax on the harbor, I recommend this spot!

I online ordered two breakfast burritos (meat, eggs, cheese, potatoes) and showed up at the pick up time to learn that our food had not been started. The staff apologized and said they would work on our order. We ended up waiting about 10-15 min for our food. Our burritos were mislabeled - the one labeled "bacon" had chorizo while the unlabeled burrito had bacon in it. Although the burritos were very fresh, I was disappointed with the burrito. I specifically wanted to try the breakfast burritos from On the Alley because you could put tater tots in them. However, both burritos had a lot of egg in them and very little tater tots. When we encountered the tots, they were not very crispy. Overall, I was not happy with my experience at On the Alley.

Seafood and burger spot where there's only outdoor seating. Order, grab a number, and food will be brought out. Self-service water and condiments. My favorite was the "Fish and Chips". The fish was tender and the fries were seasoned just right. You can add more salt as needed. The only caveat is to remember there is only outdoor seating. Consider this spot if that's a non-issue.

This is an awesome little spot near the Santa Barbara harbor serving up fresh and tasty food for a reasonable price. We ordered the shrimp Cobb salad, the sesame salmon salad (x2), and the fried chicken sandwich. All of them were great! I especially appreciated the amount of shrimp they gave in my salad. I tried some of my fam's items as well and they were solid as well. Seating is outdoor seating where you find your own spot after ordering at the counter. They give you a number and bring the food out to you. It quickly became crowded after we found a table, so definitely expect a bit of a wait!

I love coming to OTA when I'm in the area, and have a craving for seafood or breakfast. This place is the sister restaurant to the ever so popular Brophy Bros., yet more of a casual place where you can grab a quick bite. It's less hassle to order and you can find the same quality as Brophy's. There is no seating inside, but they do have tables located on the alley. If you can't find seating, then take a short walk to the beach and park yourself on the sand to take in the gorgeous ocean view. The food here is made to order, so you may experience a wait time of 10-15 minutes, but it also depends on the day of week you are here. Ty's breakfast muffin is a great sandwich to order if you're not too hungry, but need to get that protein in. You can choose sausage, bacon, ham or chorizo. I've tried the sausage before, but it was a little too salty for me. On my latest visit the bacon was perfect! It was nice and crispy and not overly salty. The chopped sesame salmon salad is my favorite! I usually ask for the blackened salmon; which isn't on the menu but you can request it. This salad has a nice combo of crunchy textures from the cabbage, snow peas, wontons, almonds and carrots. I especially enjoy the sesame vinaigrette served with it. I also love their fish tacos, which are nicely battered and fried to a golden perfection. The clam chowder always hits, and tastes exactly the same as what you would get dining at Brophy's. Overall, a great pit stop if you're visiting the harbor and need a quick bite!

Saturday appetizer at 11:00 am - clam chowder Service: friendly Ambiance: casual Price: reasonable Food quality: oh la la.. must have clam chowder

Literally my favorite place to eat in sb. The fish and chips are incredible and even the Cali burger is so yummy

I was coming here a lot at one point, but probably stopped two years ago because the quality and taste just wasn't there anymore. I don't know what it was, but I felt like the oil always made the batter to the fish taste old. Fast forward to now, I was walking my dog on the pier and my hunger took over, so I decided to give On the Alley another shot, and I'm so glad I did. I could tell something was different even by the pico de gallo alone. It was way better seasoned this time. The fish taco batter was perfectly crispy and fresh, the avocado was also fresh, and it took me back to the first time I ate one. Best fish tacos in town!

This seems to be a quick service, walk-up-to order location for Brophy Brothers. If you want something casual you can stop in here to order breakfast, fish and chips, shrimp or fish tacos, chicken tenders, salads and burgers. They also have shakes, ice cream cones and root beer floats. They have a kids menu which makes it family friendly. The line moves a little bit slower and our food took a little longer to come out but the staff was friendly and apologized for the wait. The price you pay for being popular. There are benches and table seating outside, first come first served though turnover seems quick since most people eat and go.

After two hours of kayaking, my friend and I decided to eat next door to the rental place at On the Alley. I ordered the shrimp Cobb and she had a Baja fish taco and two other tacos. The salad was so much better than I was expecting and delicious. The service was wonderful and the place was very clean and organized. The pricing is decent as well.

I love this place, I've always loved this place. My go-to spot for lunch on my days off. Either clam chowder or fish & chip, I like those two items alot

This place is unbelievably convenient for movie goers - right next door to the Metro Camino Real theaters! Both my orders were excellent - fish taco with a big chunk of beef battered fish and a generous slice of avocado, and shrimp taco with mango cubes - so flavorful and such a refreshing combination. And the orders came with some fries too! Husband had a chicken taco and said that it was tasteless compared to the fish, but I think it's his fault for ordering chicken, ha! We also ordered a side salad and it was nice and fresh. Would definitely come back again!

Fish and chips were good but nothing special. The calamari plate was pretty yummy. The highlight was the clam chowder, it was so delicious, especially with the warm bread.

Great food great service and the water you just can't beat it! Sail boats in the harbor and yachts!

I'm a fan of OTA at the Ventura Harbor, so when in Santa Barbara with family I thought I'd bring them here. I didn't realize there was little to no seating. Located on the harbor in SB, parking is scarce on the weekends too. So eating at this place becomes a mission. There's one long table in front of the restaurant and a couple picnic tables off to the side that are shared by other restaurants. We had to become friendly with strangers to be able to eat. An "unhoused" clearly drunk mentally ill man sipping on a tall boy Budweiser and mumbling obscenities decided to stand right next to our table while we ate, staring at us. It was an uncomfortable situation for everyone at the table. My Baja fish taco was good, on par with OTA Ventura, but my kids chicken tenders and fries were a little over done, and left a funny after taste. I'll be sticking to the Ventura On The Alley as this place fails in comparison. Well that's this critic's review, until next time, I'll be eating.

i love this place!! i've been twice now and the food and service is consistently amazing. brophy bros' sister restaurant with much less wait/claustrophobia imo. you just order inside and take ur food to go or eat outside. we usually get the quart of chowder, the calamari, ahi tuna poke salad, and fish and chips all to share. all were excellent-- the calamari is always super tender here. the chowder is textbook and comes with warm sourdough + butter, which is always great. the ahi tuna poke salad is one of my favs, as it's refreshing, light, and flavorful. the fish and chips is so flaky and the batter is so incredibly light and crispy. i genuinely have no complaints on their food ever

The location offers quick service type of dining, order at the register and seating is available outside of the restaurant. The location offers both seafood and non-seas food options. we ordered a variety of items from the menu; fish tacos, fish and chips, chicken tenders, and clam clowder. the clam chowder came with a side of oyster crackers and sourdough bread, the fish and chips were served with Tatar sauce, and the fish tacos were layered with pico de gallo and their house sauce. All items were enough to share amongst two people.

We took a day trip to Santa Barbara and wanted some fish for dinner. We found On the Alley and are so happy we did. It is a little place and you can eat indoors or out. It is not too expensive and everything we had was amazing. My husband loves fish and chips and I tried his and the batter was perfect and the fish so fresh and tasty. We also had fish tacos and boy were they good. We had tator tots and a few other items. All were great and we were full when we left. The service is very nice and fast. The place is clean, parking is easy. Have a great time

Ordered a Blackened Cobb salad to go. Sit down to enjoy my food on this beautiful Friday and open the box to lettuce and chicken only. Tried to eat it but didn't work out. What I hate most is wasting the food. PLEASE check your orders before leaving to save yourself the frustration of being disappointed when no one cares.

I visited On the Alley with my friends while exploring the Santa Barbara pier. I tried Brophy's Clam Chowder. I'm not usually one to go for clam chowder, but it turned out to be one of the best I've ever had. It came with a generous serving of sourdough bread, crackers, and butter. The chowder was impressively thick and creamy, and it was loaded with clams. The only slight downside was the limited outdoor seating. To make the most of your visit, I'd recommend having one person in your group scout for available seats while the others place their orders. Despite the seating challenge, I would definitely be back if I happen to be in the area again!

The food here is so amazing we had both breakfast and lunch! Service is fast and friendly allowing you to enjoy the ambiance of eating outside looking at the boats in the harbor. For breakfast we enjoyed the king tide breakfast burrito and french toast sticks. When we came back for lunch we enjoyed the clam chowder bowls that came with sourdough bread, fish and chips and a Baja fish taco. This restaurant is owned by Brophy Bros which we were originally trying to go to but the wait was really long. I recommed going here if you do not want to wait.

The food was great here. I really enjoyed the clam chowder and shrimp Cobb salad. The people working were friendly and helpful. The atmosphere is very casual and it can be tough to find somewhere to sit if you want to eat there. Overall, a positive experience.

Review of morning service. Beware if you place an in person small order. The kitchen and staff will not care if an online huge set of orders come in at about same time and prioritize those ahead of you. Not a pleasant experience and management needs to have better smarts at keeping customers happy. Also they list maple syrup. But it is actually corn syrup type Syrup that is NOT maple syrup. Food was great other than this an hope mgmt improves things like this

On the Alley is a Great place to go for a Wonderful meal. The Alley has the Ambience of not only being actually on an Alley but the Harbor Marina and all the action. When I visit On the Alley my favorite is the Corn Dog! And it comes with fries. Now we know they a wide variety of Food and drinks but I'm usually drawn to the Corn dog! So to go along with it I chose Wine in a can. Hard to believe but it was really Good. Anyway it was a Great Experience. Thanks On the Alley for your Wonderful Customer service. Ronnie S

Food was great! It's a casual dining spot where you order and take a number and find your own table. The waitress will bring out your food and you can get condiments and silverware inside. The fish and chips was perfectly crispy and crunchy, definitely recommend for all seafood lovers!

07/30/2023 My last review of On The Alley was 8 years ago. Recently my wife and daughter made a road trip up north first stop was in Morro Bay got there when the sun was going down so not much to see, they had dinner at a well known Seafood restaurant. I asked how was the food? Just okay nothing remarkable. My wife had the fish tacos 2/ $20 which turned out to be basically 2 cabbage tacos with a sliver of fish of fish, very disappointing. The next day my girls went up to Carmel to visit the town and small shops afterwards they went back down to Morro Bay to spend another night. The next day they stopped by Santa Barbara to visit the town and sights. My wife said there's this restaurant that your dad used to take us to in an alley. My wife sent me a picture of the food, I said OMG you guys are at On The Alley. My wife and daughter shared the fish and shrimp tacos, my wife told me once she bit into the fish taco a smile came to her face a feeling of total satisfaction, she can taste the freshness of the fish and shrimp this was the highlight of the whole trip. My wife and daughter were so happy to find this restaurant. So after all these years and serving countless thousands of customers, Thank You Mr. B you still have one of the finest restaurants on earth. I just hope that the gift certificate you gave me 8 years ago is still good.

Saw this place listed under 10 Best Breakfast Burritos in Santa Barbara so I had to check it out. It did not disappoint!!! Hash browns are my usual potato criteria but these you can order with tater tots!!! Tons of cheese and just a great All American breakfast burrito. Easy to find in the harbor in a small place. I will definitely make this part of my day routine whenever I come up to visit beautiful Santa Barbara.

Good spot for a quick breakfast or lunch. Order inside and get it to go, or eat at picnic tables out front. Owned by same folks as Brophy's but without the lines. Love that they serve lunch all day. So, had a grilled shrimp taco for breakfast, which was pretty good - corn tortilla was a bit hard. My friend got oatmeal and a latte that she liked, said coffee was a bit bitter. Now off for a nice walk!

This place is a branch off of Brophy Bros, which is a sit- down restaurant. The fish and chips and fried chicken sandwich we got were delicious. The fried fish was light, airy, and crispy. The fried chicken was flavorful and a bit spicy. It had a fresh bun, lettuce, tomato, and lightly grilled onions. Our teen got the grilled cheese sans tomatoes and onion. She loved the added avocado. Chicken tenders were good and the fries were plentiful. Service was timely and polite. I only wish there was more seating. It being on the alley (literally) there isn't a lot of space.

Love this place! On The Alley is the sister restaurant of Brophy Bros. So, if the line is long for Brophy Bros, this is a good place to go. We usually order clam chowder, fish and chips, and calamari here. For the seating for OTA, it is just outdoor. So there are benches with umbrellas outside which you can share with other customers. The food is good here and there is no wait time as compared as to Brophy Bros. They are sister restaurants, so you would notice that their receipts are the same. If you want to enjoy the outdoor view, this is a good place to consider. Give it a try!

Always have great experiences here, except yesterday. Waited 50 minutes for our order to come out, which included two orders of fish n chips, two clam chowder, one order of calamari. I had waited 30 minutes and nothing came out. So I asked the employee. Apparently, they forgot about about our order.

Best fish and chips ! Tried various spots and this one this far the best one ! Had the Baja tacos both fish and shrimp which were also pretty scrumptious and the calamari was a nice addition!

Best fish tacos ever! The service was wonderful and you just can't beat the location.

Very pleased with our experience here. Very efficient service at the walk up counter. Fish & Chips hit the spot! Social seating outside at a series of picnic tables. I'm usually not a fan of social seating, but it makes for some interesting people watching and connecting with some folks both local and visiting. Hubs had a beer and I had the margarita. Marg was premixed but tasty and stiff. House made, but pre-batched. If you're looking for a no nonsense spot with food as good as any of the surrounding full service spots, this is the place. Great location on the harbor and it was walking distance from our Inn.

Bfast, lunch, or dinner. Breakfast burritos with steak and sausage AND tots! Makes you feel like heavens gates just opened your palate. Also the vibes are fun with everything happening around you but not too loud you can't think. Staff is really friendly and welcoming so it's great spot for families, kids, dogs and people watching. Can't beat being right on the water, watching the boats roll in with fresh fish, it's a great atmosphere and definitely SB in a nutshell.

I have walked past this restaurant probably 50 times, was looking on the Harbor Website and saw them listed. So we gave them a try today. The service was good, we got our food real quick. We sat on the patio with our dog, the view of the harbor was great. I got the pulled pork sandwich, it was great!! I really liked the fried jalapeños on the sandwich. The fresh potato chips were good, they tasted fresh. We will definitely go back.

The clam chowder has a lot of clams but it really goopy thick. The shrimp taco barely had shrimp - only two very small ones - and a lot of veggies. The Baja fish taco was delicious. It was fun to sit out on a picnic table and enjoy the harbor. The salsa is a tiny portion especially for the chips.

Decided to pick up a burrito after a long morning walk. What I ordered: - Chorizo breakfast burrito: I love a good breakfast burrito and this did not disappoint. What got me was the tater tots! I love a tater tot and they added a nice bit of texture to the burrito. Came with some pico de gallo on the side. Pros: - Open early! I wasn't expecting to get breakfast, but after my long walk I was happy to see this place open - Located next to the SB Harbor/Marina area, there are lots of little shops and restaurants, but this was one of the few places open early morning. - Staff was friendly and service was quick at the walk up window - Price was right Cons: - Location. I think, unless you happen to be in that area, going to the Harbor/Marina area, it seems a bit inconvenient place to get to for a burrito. BUT if you were in the area, it would be ok. Would I come again? I don't see myself going out of my way to get a burrito here unless I was already in the area.

Lunch with friends on a Thursday. One had a BLT with avocado, liked it very much; second had two tacos - shrimp and avocado, also enjoyed nthe dish, though it was rather messy to handle! Two of us had fish and chips; excellent, large pieces of fish, properly breaded and fried,and hot from the kitchen. A solid bet for decent seafood fare. The only, perhaps better place might be the Santa Barbara Fish Market a block away, with slightly higher prices. The down-side to the Fish Market is very crowded seating.

Fish & chips are amazing, period. Detailed breakdown below: **Service, 4/5** I come here probably once a month and it's a hit or miss how friendly the staff are. Most are awesome, but there are 1-2 people who act irritated when I order -- maybe they were just having a bad/busy day? **Decor & cleanliness, 5/5** Limited decor but it's on the harbor which has a lovely view. The staff wears masks. **Price & portion, 5/5** The prices are pretty reasonable and the portions always fill me up. Usually I can't even finish! **Food, 4/5** - Fish & chips (~$13), 5/5: Probably the best fish & chips I've had. The batter is perfectly crispy and the fish is fresh and flakey. - Ty's Muffin (~$5), 2.5/5: I ordered this egg muffin without any meat and the muffin was pretty hard/dense. There was also not enough salt and no sauce, so the whole sandwich was pretty bland, tough, and dry. Wouldn't recommend this one. - Ultimate grilled cheese (~$11), 5/5: A fantastic sandwich through and through. The cheese is warm and melty, and the veggies inside make it both lighter and heartier at the same time! The homemade chips were also amazing! **Other notes** Parking can be hard to find when it gets busier, but I've always been able to find a spot in under 10 minutes if I wander around long enough. There are restrooms to the right of the storefront as well as directly in front of the storefront, though the ones to the right (attached to Brophy Bros) are usually WAY cleaner.

Great food in a really beautiful area. I got the Chipotle Pork Taco (spicy) and Waffle Fries. The Chipotle Pork Taco was really flavorful and juicy. I really liked the combination of the pickled onions and pork. The Waffle Fries were perfectly crunchy on the outside and soft on the inside. The dessert options also looked really good. I can't wait to try more food on the menu when I go back to Santa Barbara!

I had a terrible experience at this restaurant and if I could give it zero stars, I would. My husband and I were on a Roadtrip from Orange County after hard working weeks, saving our sleeps. This trip was our reward. We ordered a corndog after getting some food from the fish market. We expected maybe 10min wait for just a corndog, but after 20 min, the people who ordered after us got their food first (it was like 2-3 dishes). I went back in to ask how long my food would take, and the girl said it would be out shortly and they would bring it out to my table. We waited outside for another 15 minutes, but nothing happened. I went back in and found my food sitting on the counter this whole time. The girl who took my order said it was there, and I brought the food out, but it was cold. We asked for a refund. (We waited 40 min for a corndog!!!) To my surprise, the girl informed me that they had lost my order but later found it. They should have checked when I asked for it, especially since they had already brought out other people's food before mine. There were only a few tables and not many customers, so it doesn't make sense that they couldn't spot us. Moreover, she did not apologize when I went back in and found the food sitting on the counter. She did eventually say sorry after we complained, however, her tone did not sound apologetic. While she did offer a refund and a free meal, I doubt I will ever visit this place again. And I'm gonna make sure to share the customer service here to my friends and family.

Delicious fish & chips, clam chowder, & salad!!!! And location!!! Right on the breakwater at the Harbor!! Watch the boats, seagulls, ocean!!!!

There is no better place to enjoy fish and chips then between a fresh fish store and the harbor. On The Alley offers the best fish and chips that I have had in a long time. Light and fluffy white fish with a perfectly crispy battered coating. I don't know what they seasoned their fry's with but man, they were good. Both condiments of tartar sauce and cocktail sauce were terrific. Good amount of seating, perfect for people watching. Watch out for those pesky gulls who wants those delicious fries

On the Alley is a great casual eatery on the Santa Barbara Harbor, the lazy little sister of the popular Brophy Bros., where you can usually expect a long wait for a table. It's a take-out joint with communal outdoor seating if you need it, and the harbor provides ample entertainment if you happen to come with children. Service is friendly and efficient, and you can be in and out about as fast as you can eat. The menu is pretty extensive, with breakfast items all day as well as a nice spread of burgers, sandwiches, and options for kids. You can get Brophy Bros. fish and chips and chowder, and you can even have them with alcohol--not even just beer and wine, but an actual bloody mary. I haven't yet had the pleasure, as I've only come here pregnant, but I can whole-heartedly recommend the Baja fish and shrimp tacos. The Baja fish comes with crispy, flaky, beer-battered fish as well as avocado, pickled onion, queso fresco and salsa blanca. The shrimp taco tops plump, snappy grilled shrimp with ponzu slaw, mango relish, queso fresco, and salsa blanca. (You can also get a Baja-style shrimp taco if that's your preference.) Both tacos are messy and delicious, with plenty of flavor and a nice combination of textures. They also come with some excellent fresh tortilla chips. I've had a lot of mediocre fish and shrimp tacos over the years, several of them at non-Mexican joints in Santa Barbara. I'm happy to know I can get good ones at On the Alley, and I look forward to my next visit.

This was an awesome little spot to grab lunch while visiting Santa Barbara. Literally in the Alley by the Marina. We had a chicken strip basket and a shrimp basket both were very tasty. The staff was a high point also. Exceptionally friendly and very helpful.

We love to stop by this On the Alley location whenever we are by the pier/ near Sandspit. We can just grab food and keep walking along the water or sit down if it's not too busy. All seating is outdoor and it ends up getting packed. It's usually more relaxed in the mornings and we love their waffle fries for breakfast time! We've also tried Ty's muffin and their breakfast burrito which were both pretty good! For lunch, I've tried their Baja fish tacos and I loved that too so you can't really go wrong with this place! Definitely try it if you're around that area!

WOW! so passing through I was determined to get clam chowder from brophy bros and upon arrival the hostess let me know if I was seeking food to go, to order it from their sister restaurant on the alley! so I was skeptical... thinking it wouldn't be the same for some reason, but upon ordering and receiving my food it was DELICIOUS! the ordering process was super casual where you receive a number and wait for your order. THE ORDER: bowl of chowder ($8.25) - this was packaged so nicely and it not only came with the cup of chowder, but comes with a good size of their delicious sourdough bread and butter! the chowder is the best chowder out there! and their bread was so fresh and just delicious. my favorite meal. delicious!!!! must order! PROS: -no wait to order -food came out quickly -same food as brophy bros -to go was packaged really nicely and made it the way home! CONS: -not a single one! OVERALL: come here if you are looking for similar food to brophy bros without the wait!

- Locale Destination - It's on Harbor way, right off the busy restaurant area on the edge of harbor, in Santa Barbara Harbor. Ambiance: it's like a "stand" but it's run by the "brother" next door. They look like different places on Yelp, but this is simply a quick service of " brother" with limited menu. Instead of sitting down at the restaurant, you can eat their food quickly. Both of them are the place for the best fish & chips place, but actually just one same place, which was a bit disappointed. Menu: sandwich, tacos, burrito, salad etc. Service: quick Parking: you can park on the street for free, though there's a parking right in front of the harbor. - Gluttony Expedition - Fish & chips: People call it the best fish & chips, but I detest. I like the crunchy beer butter, but it's like where the fish?!?! I want a big bite of fish! I felt like I was ripped off due to the lack of fish filet. It's a bit oily. Tartar was decent. I can't say this was the best fish & chips. - Conqueror's Deduction - It's definitely not the best fish & chips. Not good enough to make me come back for it again.

We were exhausted and just needed something to eat. We ordered online for pick up since it seemed super easy. Upon arrival, everything was ready and packed up well for us. We got chicken tenders and fries, plus a cup of clam chowder. It ended up being really really good! Chicken tenders can be pretty basic and blah but these were super tasty. The clam chowder was also delicious. The fries were just okay, but the rest made up for it. Everything was packed up in cardboard boxes and traveled well for takeout. I'd recommend trying this place out!

OTA at the Santa Barbara Harbor has consistently been a nice go-to for Fish and Chips, Tacos (Shrimp, Fish, Pork), Clam Chowder, and also a nice early morning spot for their Breakfast Burrito (get the Chorizo) and yummy Egg Sandwich. And the setting is perfect. Right there where all the boats come in with the fresh fish for all the SB Restaurants. Seabreeze in your hair, seagulls singing to you, and the beautiful sunny days that are typical for our slice-of-paradise. You can pretty much spend most the day there in the SB Harbor. Whether you're walking out to the end of the Breakwater enjoying the views and then the fun sandspit, or making a stop to the historical SB Maritime Museum, and even shopping for the freshest catch at the SB Fish Market (love their Uni Tray).

Every time we visit Santa Barbara this is is our to go place after having a good walk in the harbor. We love the fish and shrimp taco. It's crunchy fish when it's fried and you can taste the freshness of the fish and shrimp.