Santa Barbara Shellfish Company

Hands down one of the best seafood spots I’ve been to in Santa Barbara! The uni was absolutely incredible — we literally watched the chef scoop it straight out of the water. It was so fresh, sweet, and creamy, with zero fishy taste. This completely changed my mind about uni — I never knew it could taste this good! We also ordered fresh oysters and clam chowder, and everything was delicious. The oysters were clean and briny, and the chowder was rich, warm, and comforting. Every bite felt fresh and satisfying. Such a memorable dining experience. I’ll 100% come back again next time I’m in Santa Barbara, and I’d definitely recommend this place to any seafood lovers!

This place is a must if you visit Santa Barbara. The lobster bisque was amazing, one of the best ones I’ve ever had. It was so good that I ordered twice. We also tried the oysters special and the crab cakes, which were very tasty as well. I loved the views of this place. We were lucky to get a nice table outside and the weather was just perfect. Our server was very kind and gave us good recommendations on the oysters special which we loved.

This place seemed pretty popular for the uni so we definitely stopped by and it did not disappoint! There's a great waterfront and sunset view here, though we saw that while hanging by the wharf before coming in. There was no wait for dinner for two during santa barbara uni season in the Winter (Jan/Feb). We opted to sit outside, though not all seats have heating so definitely bring a jacket so you dont freeze in your T shirt and shorts like me. Santa Barbara Uni: $37 for 6 pc of fresh creamy uni, resting on top of scallops which were a bit bitter even with the ponzu sauce, so I ate them separately. You can tell it's freshly shucked because the spines still moved. Our server, taught us you could "tickle" them by pouring the ponzu sauce over to trigger the spines to move. Spiny lobster: first time trying this. The main body was simple to eat, but the legs took a lot of work/time and was even harder to extract because of the poky spikes. Came with just 2 onion rings and coleslaw. The lobster roll and chowder bowls were standard delicious as expected, though they really cooled down quickly eating them in the cold night outside. And the oysters were fresh! We ordered relatively a lot of food so the total came out to be $120/person. Overall 4 for food and vibe, 4 for value, but will round up to 5 for friendly chill service from Lucas! Would definitely come back, mostly for the uni.

Located at end of pier in Santa Barbara. Small unassuming restaurant. But is rated best place by many locals for fresh shell fish. Loved my linguine and class. Wife enjoyed her lobster roll w onion rings and coleslaw. Cup of clam chowder...all was delicious. Parking available on pier. Highly recommend visit. It gets busy and may have a wait.

This place is a gem.My husband and I had a weekend getaway in Santa Barbara and one of my friend recommended this place and my hotel was walkable ,So why not give this place a tried. Food : Can’t get any fresher than this! We ordered spiny lobster,Lobster tacos,linguini clams and steam clams.Everything was fresh,Delicious.They have an open kitchen and cooked it right in front of you. Service : We went in about 6.30-7 PM on Friday night.It was 65 degree and nobody was in there at all,So we picked a counter bar and the bartender/server came to us right away.He was nice and friendly and always checking on us. Vibe : Relaxing and chill vibe.Everything was open and we loved it. Next time we’re visit Santa Barbara.This restaurant will for sure be our first choice,No doubt about it.

Walk up and right your name on the clipboard. It goes much faster than you think. We went on a Sunday for lunch and there were 13 parties in front of us (if I counted correctly, might have been 14). It took about 20mins for our name to be called. Food was good and atmosphere was what you would expect. Nothing was “extraordinary” where I would rate it high to come again. It was priced pretty high but it’s California after all and we are ordering fresh seafood items, so it’s kinda justified. Also parking is free for the first 90mins on the pier. You can also find street parking as well that is 90mins free.

I love this place. I’ve been twice now. And I’m sure if I’m ever in Santa Barbara again so passing by, I’m stopping here again. Expect a wait if you’re going a peak times, they get busy! Food - their clam chowder is so good. Lots clams, lots of flavor. I always ask for extra crackers and they’re also to gracious and kind with giving them. Last time I went I had a cup there and ordered a bowl to go to enjoy at home later on. Lobster roll is my favorite here. Probably the best I’ve had on the west coast. I prefer a squeeze of lemon on mine for an extra fresh kick but it’s still good on its own. Buttery roll. Capers. Chives. Not too creamy. It’s great! Cole slaw is really good, I love that they add pineapple to theirs. And I’ll never say no to onion rings. All their other dishes are good too. Go with some friends so you can order and try different things! (the place isn’t really suitable for large parties though) Service - soooo nice! Legit everyone (both times I’ve been) is nice. Great service. Fast service. Sitting at the bar top is fun because you get to see the cooks do their thing. We watched one guy have 4 pans of pastas going and it was awesome to watch the action. Parking - there’s street parking and garages before the pier. But we just go onto the pier and pay for that parking. Driving on the wooden planks is a bit trippy but it’s closer and easy. Both times, didn’t have an issue finding parking on the pier though.

This place is the real deal. If you want fresh, locally-sourced Santa Barbara seafood in an idyllic setting, this is the spot! Incredible and friendly service. Beautiful ocean views from the patio. And absolutely delicious seafood! Shout out to our server Dominic for the hospitality, he was so kind and gracious and really made our experience. Everything was insanely delicious. Cannot recommend enough

Elvin provided the best service on top of the most excellent food. My mom, aunt, hubby, and I ordered soooo much food here. We had a blast. The birds were a lil too much for us. At one point, all our legs were folded up, but that's what we get for best views and food lol

After Yelp-ing a few seafood options in the near area I decided to try this place. It did not disappoint! We came during the middle of the lunch rush on a beautiful sunny day. I got an order of uni and a king crab salad. We were hungry, so we also decided to place an order for bread. The Uni was very fresh- it came with a piece of lime Uni and scallop. All raw with the side of soy sauce/ponzu like sauce. Each piece was a treat to eat. The king crab salad - a very simple salad was delicious! The crab was fresh and sweet! Our waiter was very nice and patient. An outstanding place to sit and grab casual seafood. What's neat about this place is you can drive right on the pier and parking is free for the 90 minutes. It's such a cute place to walk around too. It was my first time so I was in awe with everything.

Stopped by for lunch today. Located at the edge of Stearns Whatf. First wharf I've ever driven on in a car, that was very cool. Parking is on the wharf and free for the first 90 min, nice! This place was busy and we had to put our names on a waitlist outside and wait to be called in. Waited about 30 min which was fine. Gave us time to appreciate the ocean view. We sat inside at the bar. Ordered a glass of wine, two IPAs, the crab cakes and two bread bowls of chowder. It was all SO good! Service was awesome! Sean took care of us. He was very busy but still friendly and attentive. Bill was $110 with tip. Worth every penny!

Amazingly at start of dinner around sunset, it was slightly chilly and windy, then the wind suddenly calmed and it was perfect. Our server Dominick was thorough in explaining the specials, and we were sold on the local crab, that's only in Santa Barbara. He was absolutely right, the crab meat was unusually tasty and sweet - probably not best way to describe but it was great. It does take time going through the tough spiky shell, more spiky than other crab... worth it though. The crab fat... delicious. Overall, I'd suggest always to have a sweater with you, and get the crab!

Man this place is so good and has a lot of tourists. You can order on the outside as you're walking towards the end of the wharf you'll see a window on the outside. The service is great and the ambiance is the stillness of the huge oceanfront with calm waters. Fresh fish and seafood and good views!

This place seemed pretty popular for the uni so we definitely stopped by and it did not disappoint! There's a great waterfront and sunset view here, though we saw that while hanging by the wharf before coming in. There was no wait for dinner for two during santa barbara uni season in the Winter (Jan/Feb). We opted to sit outside, though not all seats have heating so definitely bring a jacket so you dont freeze in your T shirt and shorts like me. Santa Barbara Uni: $37 for 6 pc of fresh creamy uni, resting on top of scallops which were a bit bitter even with the ponzu sauce, so I ate them separately. You can tell it's freshly shucked because the spines still moved. Our server, taught us you could "tickle" them by pouring the ponzu sauce over to trigger the spines to move. Spiny lobster: first time trying this. The main body was simple to eat, but the legs took a lot of work/time and was even harder to extract because of the poky spikes. Came with just 2 onion rings and coleslaw. The lobster roll and chowder bowls were standard delicious as expected, though they really cooled down quickly eating them in the cold night outside. And the oysters were fresh! We ordered relatively a lot of food so the total came out to be $120/person. Overall 4 for food and vibe, 4 for value, but will round up to 5 for friendly chill service from Lucas! Would definitely come back, mostly for the uni.

This was me and my friend's last food spot before leaving Santa Barbara, so I knew I had to get something with Santa Barbara uni. I ended up ordered the Shrimp and Scallop Pasta and added the uni for an additional $14. I was very impressed by the pasta. I thought the uni tasted very fresh, and the spaghetti had a lot of seafood flavor. I do wish the pasta came with a lemon wedge to add a little bit of acid to the plate. Overall service was good, and location is great, as it's located right by the water.

Santa Barbara Shellfish Company is one of those spots that just sticks with you. We ordered the lobster roll, fresh uni, and a side of onion rings -- and honestly, every single bite was memorable. The lobster roll was packed, buttery, and perfectly balanced. The uni was incredibly fresh -- clean, sweet, melt-in-your-mouth goodness that reminds you why you're eating seafood by the ocean in the first place. Even the onion rings were on point -- crispy, golden, and not greasy. The food alone would bring us back, but the service was friendly and efficient, and the view? Classic Santa Barbara waterfront vibes. Boats, ocean breeze, sunshine -- it completes the whole experience. Definitely coming back next time we're in town. This is the kind of place you crave once you've had it.

The wait was not too long and service was friendly. Very attentive. I's a small cute joint with yummy food. The lobster roll was yummy and the clam chowder was pretty good. The bacon in the soup was a new touch to the original clam chowder recipe you expect.

You can drive on the dock and park next to the restaurant. If it's within, I think, two hours you can get it validated. The food is extremely mediocre. The lobster pasta with the added uni was so bland. The uni itself was the only good thing. The combo platter ran out of oysters. I don't know how you mess up onions rings but they were so thick and bland. Given the location, I understand the price for the location but it's so expensive for bland food.

This place is a gem.My husband and I had a weekend getaway in Santa Barbara and one of my friend recommended this place and my hotel was walkable ,So why not give this place a tried. Food : Can't get any fresher than this! We ordered spiny lobster,Lobster tacos,linguini clams and steam clams.Everything was fresh,Delicious.They have an open kitchen and cooked it right in front of you. Service : We went in about 6.30-7 PM on Friday night.It was 65 degree and nobody was in there at all,So we picked a counter bar and the bartender/server came to us right away.He was nice and friendly and always checking on us. Vibe : Relaxing and chill vibe.Everything was open and we loved it. Next time we're visit Santa Barbara.This restaurant will for sure be our first choice,No doubt about it.

We stopped by for lunch as it is on our way up north. The staff and owner were super friendly and helpful. The seafood was fresh and tasted. We ordered the followings: Fish tacos Poke bowl Fried Calamari Cioppino All were tasty and we forgot to take pic of the Cioppino because we ate it up so fast! I would definitely come back if we are ever close by. They have seating and good selection of drinks.

10/10 amazing fresh seafood in SB! Service is great here and it's right on the pier, so you can definitely walk around after. Free 90m parking, but need to pay after. * This place has lots of food/variety so theres something for everyone. Lobster Pasta: light garlicy white wine sauce w/ bits of lobster and linguine noodles. this dish is super straightforward and you can't go wrong with it. comes w/ a piece of bread too. Clam Chowder Bowl: pretty affordable compared to some of the other places around - it's decent but i don't think it's anything out of the world. lots of clams though. Uni w/ Scallops & Ponzo: shared this across the entire group and it was my favorite. extremely fresh & literally MELTS in your mouth! * NOTE: if you sit on the outside /by the ocean it's really windy but has an ice view

Enjoyed brunch outside on a sunny day, friendly service and just a beautiful view of the water. The menu was a little frustrating, limited to just a few items and though it was all delicious and nicely fried, it would have been nice to be able to order a basic fish and chips in addition to or instead of scallops and/or crab - on the other hand it's called Santa Barbara *Shellfish* Company for a reason!

Santa Barbara Shellfish Company is a casual, unpretentious seafood shack located at the very end of Stearns Wharf. It offers a rustic, "old-school" atmosphere where you can dine directly over the water with panoramic 360° views of the harbor and mountains. The restaurant has a vintage California fish-shack vibe with weathered lobster buoys and maritime memorabilia. You can choose between bar seating inside, where you can watch the "organized chaos" of the open kitchen, or outdoor patio tables and heated booths that provide a front-row seat to the ocean. They do not take reservations. You write your name on a clipboard hanging on a post outside and wait for it to be called. Lines can be long, but a take-out window on the left side of the building is available for quicker orders to eat at nearby public picnic tables. You can drive directly onto the pier and park near the restaurant; parking is free for the first 90 minutes with validation.

Fourth time here. The food and service never disappoint! The seafood is extremely fresh and never fishy tasting. I highly recommend the uni and scallops with ponzu. Their clam chowder and oyster shooters are also delicious. I saw that they won a chowder award for Sep 2025. There's bar seating inside or tables outside. The outside area has patio heaters. I recommend outside so that you can take in the beautiful ocean view. Do dress a little warm though since it can be breezy outside. I'm already looking forward to my next visit!

I've never eaten a meal so fast in my life. As soon as we sat down I ordered everything and the food came out so fast. Our server was super funny and brought the food out as soon as possible. The uni was so fresh and buttery. But the main star was the clam chowder. I didn't even have a chance to take a photo because I inhaled it. I will definitely be back here !

Came here for an early dinner and there wasn't a wait at all. We were given the option of indoor and outdoor seating and chose outdoors overlooking the ocean even though it was a bit chilly. Had a good experience dining here. I ordered the clam chowder bread bowl and my wife got the Uni Special. Both dishes were really delicious! The clam chowder was really tasty and the bread was soft. It was my first time having uni so I wasn't sure what to expect, but it was great. All of the food here was really fresh, I did find that we ran out of actual chowder pretty quickly though. The ratio of the dish was probably 30% chowder and 70% bread, which was a bit disappointing. Service was solid and you can't beat the location overlooking the pier toward the beach. A must try when you're in Santa Barbara!

I always find my way back to this restaurant and with different loved ones each time. Great place for seafood lovers. I always get the abalone and rice dish. The abalone is tender, the rice is citrusy, and i find the meal so comforting. My husband is a fan of their uni, scallop, clam chowder, and fried seafood. All are cooked to perfection. Nothing has ever been overcooked. There can be a wait during weekends, but once seated, the service is quick and efficient. The views overlooking the pier and sunsets are beautiful. But I like to get a seat inside because there's a shorter wait.

We made the drive to SB solely to try the live uni dish and it did not disappoint. It was from the daily special menu and comes served over 6 raw scallops and lime. It was super refreshing, creamy, and flavorful. We also got the lobster pasta and the fried calamari, oysters, shrimp, and scallop dish. The pasta and fried dish was good - though I did think pf the fried items, the oysters were a bit too fishy for me. Overall, the food was really good and fresh. We parked on the pier and just walked over.

Santa Barbara Shellfish Company is tucked away at the very end of the wharf, and it came highly recommended by several people.... now I know why. The place is small and cozy, with a little seating inside but most of it outside, which is perfect. You get an amazing ocean view, and there are umbrellas if the sun gets too bright. Now let's talk about the food. The menu is a great mix of appetizers, small bites, and seriously delicious shellfish. We ordered the clam chowder, and it was phenomenal, warm, creamy, and loaded with clams and potatoes. So comforting and flavorful. We also tried the lobster roll with fries, and it did not disappoint. Fresh, generous, and exactly what you hope a lobster roll will be, the capers pull it all together. The staff was friendly and very knowledgeable about the menu. I was especially impressed that our waiter remembered all of our orders ( 9 of us!) without writing anything down! I can't recall what everyone else ordered as we were seated at two tables and honestly we were enjoying the atmosphere and food. Overall, great food, great views, and great service.... definitely a must-stop if you're on the Santa Barbara Wharf.

A delightful restaurant at the end of Stearns Wharf! We ordered the clam chowder, kumamoto oysters, and box crab. I love seafood and I found everything to be nice and fresh. We put our names down for an outside table and were able to be seated for lunch within 10-15 minutes. The view is beautiful and the service is fantastic - fast and responsive.

Literally on the wharf! And you can park on the wharf! Seating is extremely minimal inside, but most people order from the window and end up eating outside on the wharf, where there are a few picnic tables. Overall, we loved the lobster roll we got but it was so expensive. Not worth it for the price - but good to satisfy any cravings.

Very cute restaurant! They have a small menu but perfect for a casual lunch or dinner. The service we received was very friendly and patient with all of our questions. We all ordered shrimp tacos and lobster bisque, which was delicious with plenty of lobster chunks. We also shared their humongous onion rings and the best ever coconut shrimp. Everything was cooked on point.

Great service and very tasty food... We sat outside on the pier...beautiful at sunset. We had the clam chowder, steamed black mussels, crab cakes and the linguine & clams.... Great tasting and very good portions.

Yummy clam chowder! Worth checking out if you're visiting Santa Barbara. We also wanted to try out their uni but it was not in season. We took our chowder togo since the line to dine in was extremely long. Takeout is much faster.

Foods was Ok. Long wait. I would stay away from the Lobster pasta. Fried seafood combo and Abalone was good.

The wait takes about 40 mins but the waiter and waitress are very attentive! Food is fresh and delicious. Pet friendly as well :)

It was a very good evening.. in a pleasant atmosphere and delicious food. The batter was very thin and all kinds of marine life were well cooked. They are not overdried, as it usually happens if the food is in batter. The waiter was quite attentive. I can put a solid 4 for the view and 5 for the food.

Santa Barbara Shellfish Company is a restaurant on Stearns Wharf. They have a sit down restaurant service and a walk up order window. I ordered from the window. I ordered the lobster roll. It was not great. The lobster roll was made of Maine lobster. But this lobster meat was tasteless, and chewy. It should have been sweet, and tender soft to the chew. The lobster chunks were barely seasoned and dressed. Very bland and tasteless. Possibly it was an anomaly, someone may have forgot to properly prepared the lobster. Also instead of a hoagie roll, it looked like a slice of bread folded over and pressed grilled. It was $37.95 for this, adding insult to injury. The side of cole slaw and two pieces of onion rings couldn't save this. The slaw was also tasteless; wet mayo tossed shreds of cabbage. Hmm. This doesn't jive with the other reviewers food experiences. I sat on the picnic tables close to the take out window along the pier railings. The tables were public for everyone to use. Even the birds used them. They flew onto the table and walked under the table, all the while pestering for food. Good grief. But at least the views were gorgeous.

The Santa Barbara Shellfish Co is a pretty small place on the Stearn's Wharf with great views! We stopped in once we saw they had a special on uni and it was so fresh (they were preparing it there in-house). There is a no frills place and there is very limited outdoor seating. If you'd like to sit outside, you put your name on a list that is hung outside on a clipboard and then wait to be called. We ordered two beers and the uni which came out still moving (literally) which shows how fresh it was. The uni was served as a lime slice, a scallop with the uni on top and it tasted great. The staff was very friendly and happy to answer questions although sometimes they didn't fully know and seemed to make assumptions. We had to fact check some of what was said as it was a bit wild (ex. scuba divers going 800ft down to get the sea urchins) but regardless it made it fun to learn on our own about the process. All in all, this was a reasonably priced stop with incredibly fresh seafood. A fun little stop if you have time!

Located right on Stearns Wharf, this spot delivers the full Santa Barbara seafood experience. I'm a big fan of seafood but never quite know what to order, so I took my time soaking in the atmosphere. There's indoor seating, but I'd recommend sitting outside -- with the September sun, ocean breeze, sailboats, kayaks, birds, and even a dog paddleboarding with gymnast-level balance, it all adds to the mystique. What convinced me to try this place was seeing a large group of Asian diners already settled in -- and as someone who trusts that Asians know their seafood, I figured this was the right call. The setting itself is worth the stop: ocean and mountain views that could easily steal the show. I was tempted by the lobster roll (it looked like a Maine/Connecticut hybrid), but since I'm not a fan of cold seafood, I asked the guy at the counter whether I should go with the lobster tacos or the lobster pasta. He recommended the pasta -- and it turned out to be one of the best meals I had not only on this trip, but anywhere. The linguine was tossed in a creamy, buttery sauce, brightened with lime and onion for a citrusy, slightly acidic pop. Generous chunks of lobster throughout, and the sourdough bread was the perfect vessel for mopping up every last bit of sauce. My dad, who's vegetarian, ordered the onion rings -- large, crisp, and golden, with a tangy horseradish dipping sauce. Classic pier food, done right. Around us, other diners were digging into bread bowls, coconut shrimp, clams, oysters, and even uni (sea urchin) -- so there's plenty to explore if you come with a group and want to share. Seafood isn't cheap anywhere, and while locals might consider it pricey, I thought the value here was reasonable given the quality and the unbeatable location. I had a wedding to attend later that evening, otherwise I would have sampled more of the fried seafood bites. Do not miss the lobster pasta! I was literally dreaming about it on the flight back home.

Great spot to take small or large groups. Lunch with picturesque ocean views. Able to dine in or grab take out and sit at long tables on the wharf. The seafood was fresh and delicious. There are shops along the wharf and parking was easy.

This place is always packed.....at least on the weekends/holidays. We've had take out from here before, but I've always wanted to sit down and just enjoy my food fresh. Today we got that opportunity because we came as they opened on a weekday/non-holiday. Negatives: -Price, the food is pricey though expected as you're eating with a great view, the ocean breeze in your hair, and extra fresh live seafood. That aside, we did really enjoy our food and I would do it again. I put this here so others would be aware who are more price sensitive. Positives: -food, we got lobster pasta and a cup of clam chowder. The pasta was great, perfectly seasoned and had plenty of lobster. The clam chowder was very good too, it had plenty of clam chunks and also perfectly seasoned with just the right amount of creamy. -service, friendly and very attentive. Our server checked on us often and he made sure we got everything we needed. -ambiance, eating at the pier with an ocean view. What more can I say? Overall 5/5 I'm glad we finally got a chance to sit down and eat here. The hype is justified

Great place for fresh seafood cooked any way you would like but they do a great job their way! Sitting outside over the water what a sight!! Service is great!

Updated Review: After coming back here, I have decided this would be my "last meal". Truly the best food I have ever had, straight forward and amazing quality. The staff is always awesome and you can't set a better mood than eating perfect seafood out on the water with so many ocean front themes. If you want a perfect SoCal experience with all the elements that make this a great place to visit, come here. 10/10.

My bf and I lunched here last week during the Santa Barbara 100 cycling tour, and we had such a nice experience. I think we got lucky because when we walked to the wharf and to the restaurant, there were all kinds of lines outside. Lines for people waiting on their take outs and lines of people waiting to be seated. The wait list (you write your name on the board), had about 3 pages of half crossed out names. I think we were lucky because we were only a party of 2, but I swear to you, prob not even after 10 mins that I put my name down and was looking on Yelp again for an alternative option, that the lady went down the list so fast, looking for a present party of 2, that she called my name. We got a table outside and it was perfect!! Their seafood was so good! I'm not a fan of crabs, and esp not of the work involved in eating crabs so the most I would order is the crab Louie salad but all the blue crabs are sold out and not available so we opted for scallop ceviche, shrimp cocktail and shrimp Louie. Since I'm a fan of big shrimp, both the ceviche and louie salad were delicious! The shrimp were huge and cooked just right! You can taste how fresh those shrimp were! The scallop ceviche was good too. But I wish it was a bit more. It came out looking super full but it was a lot of cabbage at the bottom half. Their shrimp cocktail also had a lot of cabbage at the bottom half of the cup, and the cocktail sauce came mostly from a separate cup and not inside the glass cup as most places. Our waiter was super nice and attentive and we could not ask for a more better experience! I def would recommend this place and I hope you get the same luck as we did on a crazy crowded Saturday!

Happened upon this spot while walking Stearn's Wharf a few weeks ago. Take-out was easy, order through an exterior window, wait about 5 minutes and you're off. The Lobster Roll - 4 1/2 stars. I had asked if they could remove the capers from the lobster roll but was informed it was premade and could not be removed. This roll was served cold on a delicious brioche like bread and definitely hit the spot. It was served with 2 warm onion rings for garnish, they were delicious -- I would have ordered a full order if I knew how good they were. This came with a side of Cole slaw that was on the creamier side and quite good, a solid 4 1/2 stars for that as well. Interior seemed very casual and cozy, would definitely dine here if back in this part of Santa Barbara. This spot has such a charm to it!

This is the place I will go back again and again for my uni fix! Their fresh uni has great presentation on raw scallop for $36! It's a great deal! The uni shooter has ponzu and raw quail egg which is tasty! We tried the fried combo appetizer that has calamari, onion rings and oysters! It's also a great deal for $23.

Freaking incredible FRESH seafood - it's Santa Barbara in your mouth. So I looked up places where we could eat and it looked like it would be a touristy place with a great location at the pier, seafood by the ocean BUT the food BLEW MY MIND. The freshness of every single thing I ate was outstanding, and I've eaten a ton of seafood in my life. The service was super friendly and nice, our waiter took his time to explain all the options and ensuring our drinks were endless with all the amazing food and even got water for our pup! 5 stars for service, even though he was managing the whole section by himself. The location is gorgeous on this creaky wharf with views of the Santa Barbara harbor so you feel like you're right where everything was fished! Ok so the food, they had a bunch of fish tanks to keep all the seafood super fresh and it made a difference. One tip, you can't go wrong with specials as they are literally fresh ocean bites! Kumamoto Oysters - we got multiple rounds! So freshhhhhhh I dare say the best I've had, chilled, I just needed a squeeze of lemon but the horse radish and mignonette looked much better than usual crap. Yumm next time wi try others Lobster Bisque - we got it in a bread bowl, so deeply flavorful, I could tell the seafood broth used the lobster shell and had nice chunks in there. Most places go heavy on cream so you don't taste anything else. This was great, I'd skip the Parmesan for my taste Uni Shooter - fresh Santa Barbara sea urchin, in ponzu and tobasco. One smooth shot of heaven! Much recommended Spiny Lobster - ok this was the star for me! Local lobster just steamed, untouched and freaking perfect. No smell, just incredible! Melted in your mouth as you dunk it into buttery lemon butter lol. It was a massive one we got. It came with crispy onion rings and a flavorful coleslaw. Shrimp tacos - I think they were fine, but the rest of the food was so good, this didn't register much. The Santa Barbara blonde pairs perfectly with it all in the warm sun. Sigh it was a pretty perfect afternoon and one of the best food experiences of my life. It was the simplicity and freshness of the seafood that stands out. Great job to the owners!! Do not miss it if you're in Santa Barbara I am dying to go back again to eat the rest of the menu

This place is such a great spot if you're craving fresh seafood with an amazing harbor view. Everything we ordered was so amazing! We got the uni scallop which was super buttery and melt in your mouth, the lobster roll was packed with lobster and not overly dressed, and the oysters were fresh and briny in the best way. The clam chowder was also creamy and comforting. It's laid back, right on the water, and just feels like the perfect place to sit, eat, and enjoy SB. Definitely a spot I'd go back to!!

Nice food and staff. They have a very straightforward menu with all the classics that people would expect from a seafood restaurant. We got "lighter" dishes since we were not too hungry and shared. Craving shrimp. Solid flavors and preparation. Ordered the coconut shrimp and shrimp scampi. Super crispy and tasty coconut shrimp and the scampi was very well balanced. Will return when back in SB.

Was a fun experience dining here-- it is all the way at the end of the Pier. We got the: Oyster - very fresh, they didn't tell me what region the oyster was from though if that matters to you. Was good with the sauce and lemons though. Clam Chowder Bowl: Very thick but had a lack of potatoes and clams within. Calamari, Oysters and Onion Rings: Loved this dish, the calamari sauce in particular. The batter was very flaky however and fell off when dipped in the tartar sauce. Clam Linguini: Very very salty and buttery. I felt it was too buttery at many times. I needed to keep drinking water while eating this as it was really good but salty, and there were no refills offered. Moderate on the Parmesan is my rec as it makes it so much fattier. Staff seemed nice but very tired. A lot of canaries in the background making it a bit so intimate setting. The view in the wharf was nice while eating. Overall, $128 after TT and it was a filling meal. Would come back as it was very delicious.

Casual, no-fuss spot on the pier with fantastic seafood options. The live uni was buttery, not fishy, and served on a scallop and lime. The crab was one of the best I've had, it didn't really need seasoning because the pure flavor was perfect as-is. The shrimp and scallops pasta was very simple and flavor was good, but wouldn't be something I'd get again. We waited around half an hour, and our server was very quick and friendly. They have overhead heaters if you sit outside but there are indoor seating options as well. Parking is easy on the pier's parking lot, I believe it's free for 90 minutes. If I come back to visit the area, I would definitely come back just for the crab and uni!

Place was pretty bomb! Got the lobster pasta, lobster roll, shrimp taco, and the oyster rock.. pretty tasty

I've been wanting to try this place out for a while, so I decided to stop by with my wife. We ordered the spiny lobster and one oyster, it came with uni and caviar. Overall it was a great experience. Food had great flavor, service was on point and the view was nice. If you're a fan of seafood this place is a must!

Wonderful attentive servixe. Good seafood at a good price. Loved the coleslaw. Nice location on the pier.

Still our all-time favorite and must eat everytime we are in SB!!! Excellent service and the best seafood all around. Love seating outside by the bay enjoying the seabreeze and sunshine. Can't beat the vibe. Years later and they are still a big hit! A job well done. Thank you for the consistency in a well run business! Love this place.

Hands down the best tasting lobster roll! Came here on the way home from a visit to Santa Barbara. We were lucky to bear the rush and got a really good seat outside. They have outdoor heaters for chilly days. Parking - highly suggest parking on the pier by driving in unless you want to take a 20 minute stroll from the beach parking. The clam chowder was delicious, pretty hearty and full of goodness. The uni was fresh and melt in your mouth tasty and went well with the cucumber slices. The pasta was okay. And the star of the meal was the lobster roll - buttery French roll filled with seasoned real lobster salad, yum.