The atmosphere is really what makes this place special. Overlooking the pier, this place offers bustling and convivial space either inside or outside. The food is excellent, though not refined. It's busy, vibrant but not crowded, at all times of the day.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Chowder
Elviever Neilson
This place is over rated. We walked in and asked a table for 8 and 2 small tables was pushed in together. Told them that we wouldn’t fit and the manager Jill wasn’t pleased with our request. After they added another table, my sister and I both said thank her and we were ignored and she walked away. My mom and I ordered hot water to drink and my sister in law ordered hot tea. When the the hot water came, I took a sip of it and it was pretty bad. It taste fishy. I thought it was just me but my mom said the same thing and when my sister in law tried her tea, she also said it didn’t taste right. I wasn’t gonna say anything but my brother did to one of the male server and for some reason, he also had an attitude and said the cold water and hot water was the same . I tried the Cold water and it was good and have no bad taste to it. We suggested for him to try it so he’ll know what we’re talking about. He too was annoyed by what we told him. Told Jill about it but said the same thing. they don’t seem to care. Afterwards she saw that my sister was on the phone and tried to be nice. She gave us a shrimp appetizer which is very blend, but we appreciate it. I tried one and that was it for me. Maybe I shouldn’t have ordered pasta. My other siblings ordered it too. It’s very sour and needs a little salt. We are family that loves to eat out and wasn’t cheap with our food. Will never go back here.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 1
Service: 5
Electric Fire
Completely Unpretentious, Quick Service, Well made Food.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
Wesley Clayton
Fish and Chips and Clam Chower are out of this world delicious! Service was also fantastic!
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
Raymond Gonzalez
The fried fish chips were light and crispy, and we just had to try a cup of their chowder - so good!Parking: Restaurant does not validate parking.Wheelchair accessibility: No, it's on the second floor.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Seafood, Chowder
David Harvey
Classic
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 4
Service: 4
Recommended dishes: Fish, Seafood, Chowder
Terrence Hegamin
Every time I visit Santa Barbara, I make a point to have at least one meal at Brophy Bros. I love the cioppino, and my wife swooned over the fish and chips. This place is popular, so expect to wait if you go during prime times. Also, if you can, get an outside table, preferably upstairs so you can enjoy the view.Parking: City lot with reasonable fees
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Cioppino, Fish & Chips, Chowder
David Moorman
Local hallowed ground on the Santa Barbara waterfront. Loved by the community and sought out by the tourists to our area. Friendly familiar faces and consistently good food, drinks and service. You have to get the GBC's as an app!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Cioppino, Fish & Chips, Chowder, Garlic Baked Clams
Jack P.
Awesome outside dining & view of the harbor. A+ on the fish and chips and loved the craft beer selection - Cereal Killer Pale Ale was on point. Wife loved her clean, grilled mahi mahi with veggies.
Kelly B.
The food is amazing, you cannot beat the location right on the water, and the service is spectacular! Definitely five star every time!
Beautiful spot on the waterfront overlooking the boats, ocean and pier. Very busy but I could see why. Since it was cold, I got the clam chowder and was very impressed, plenty of clams and not filled with potatoes. I was busy talking and enjoying my food so i forgot to take pictures haha
Carol Simner
Best class chowder period.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Grilled Fish Ask Server, Cioppino, Chowder
Winston N.
The best fish and chips in California. Everything else is good. The only downside is how to beat the crowd.
The atmosphere is really what makes this place special. Overlooking the pier, this place offers bustling and convivial space either inside or outside. The food is excellent, though not refined. It's busy, vibrant but not crowded, at all times of the day.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Chowder
This place is over rated. We walked in and asked a table for 8 and 2 small tables was pushed in together. Told them that we wouldn’t fit and the manager Jill wasn’t pleased with our request. After they added another table, my sister and I both said thank her and we were ignored and she walked away. My mom and I ordered hot water to drink and my sister in law ordered hot tea. When the the hot water came, I took a sip of it and it was pretty bad. It taste fishy. I thought it was just me but my mom said the same thing and when my sister in law tried her tea, she also said it didn’t taste right. I wasn’t gonna say anything but my brother did to one of the male server and for some reason, he also had an attitude and said the cold water and hot water was the same . I tried the Cold water and it was good and have no bad taste to it. We suggested for him to try it so he’ll know what we’re talking about. He too was annoyed by what we told him. Told Jill about it but said the same thing. they don’t seem to care. Afterwards she saw that my sister was on the phone and tried to be nice. She gave us a shrimp appetizer which is very blend, but we appreciate it. I tried one and that was it for me. Maybe I shouldn’t have ordered pasta. My other siblings ordered it too. It’s very sour and needs a little salt. We are family that loves to eat out and wasn’t cheap with our food. Will never go back here.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 1
Service: 5
Completely Unpretentious, Quick Service, Well made Food.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
Fish and Chips and Clam Chower are out of this world delicious! Service was also fantastic!
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
The fried fish chips were light and crispy, and we just had to try a cup of their chowder - so good!Parking: Restaurant does not validate parking.Wheelchair accessibility: No, it's on the second floor.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Seafood, Chowder
Classic
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 4
Service: 4
Recommended dishes: Fish, Seafood, Chowder
Every time I visit Santa Barbara, I make a point to have at least one meal at Brophy Bros. I love the cioppino, and my wife swooned over the fish and chips. This place is popular, so expect to wait if you go during prime times. Also, if you can, get an outside table, preferably upstairs so you can enjoy the view.Parking: City lot with reasonable fees
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Cioppino, Fish & Chips, Chowder
Local hallowed ground on the Santa Barbara waterfront. Loved by the community and sought out by the tourists to our area. Friendly familiar faces and consistently good food, drinks and service. You have to get the GBC's as an app!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Cioppino, Fish & Chips, Chowder, Garlic Baked Clams
Awesome outside dining & view of the harbor. A+ on the fish and chips and loved the craft beer selection - Cereal Killer Pale Ale was on point. Wife loved her clean, grilled mahi mahi with veggies.
The food is amazing, you cannot beat the location right on the water, and the service is spectacular! Definitely five star every time!
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Really crowded on a Tuesday late afternoon but I was thoroughly impressed by the top notch service!!Parking: 90 minutes free parking
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Fried Calamari Plate, Fish, Chopped Blackened Chicken, Chowder
I love Brophy Brothers. Everything on their menu is great.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Grilled Fish Ask Server, Crab Cakes, Fried Calamari Plate, Fish, Seafood, Fresh Seafood, Fish & Chips, Chowder, Shrimp Cobb, Blackened Sea Bass
Beautiful spot on the waterfront overlooking the boats, ocean and pier. Very busy but I could see why. Since it was cold, I got the clam chowder and was very impressed, plenty of clams and not filled with potatoes. I was busy talking and enjoying my food so i forgot to take pictures haha
Best class chowder period.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Grilled Fish Ask Server, Cioppino, Chowder
The best fish and chips in California. Everything else is good. The only downside is how to beat the crowd.