28 Best Seafood Restaurants in Santa Barbara

“Good Food - especially the Paella“

“Food is fantastic and so delicious!“

“most amazing restaurant I ever been to“

“Food and service were great, but the atmosphere would have been a lot better if the tables were at least 6" larger and didn't have people standing at window counter within arms reach, while wait staff negotiates access in the in- between space.

Parking: Parking was very scarce, but were lucky to take a space in the alley as someone was vacating it.“

“Great food and service. Beautiful location.“

“Delicious fresh seafood and coolest outdoor eating location in town. Watch the ocean, pelicans, boats, mountains etc and breath in the aromatic ocean air! Best onion rings in town, lobster roll and delicious clam chowder and seafood linguine. The wharf is a magical place to enjoy with loved ones. Used to come here with my Grandpa as a kid to fish and with my Dad for the pelicans and meals. They filmed 60’s Batman here! Wam Bam Shazam! Same bat channel! Enjoy! Order at side counter and eat on picnic benches much faster than waiting in line.“

“Lure Fish House offers fresh seafood and a welcoming atmosphere. The staff is incredibly friendly and attentive, making you feel right at home. The food is delicious, with well-prepared dishes that highlight local flavors. A must-visit spot!“

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Whether you're a poke lover or new to it, Poke House is a must-visit. It's clear they care deeply about quality and creating an unforgettable dining experience. I'll definitely be back“

“Stopped to buy some fresh fish to grill at home for dinner and got lobster tail, salmon and trout and all were sooooo good. I swear the salmon was the best I’ve ever had. Family loved the trout and lobster tail as well and said how it had such good flavor. Service there was top notch. Everyone very friendly and helpful. We’ll go back to actually eat there sometime but for sure we plan to get fresh fish regularly to cook at home. Really, really good fish and super great, friendly service.“

“Great afternoon spent sat outside, drinking superb local beers and nibbling on fantastic local seafood. The service was impeccable from Eva our waitress. Cant recommend this place enough.“

“Delicious high quality plates, selection of wines and great service. We tried all their entrees, one of their desserts, and everything was de-li-cious. Highly recommended.“

“Had an amazing birthday dinner with my wife,at our favorite table. The food was brilliant and the staff always attentive. I was so surprised when Kayla came out with a birthday treat with my name dripped in chocolate. We so appreciate your dedication to detail and look forward to our next visit.“

“We really enjoyed our visits, I hope you get to open to full capacity real soon“

“Fast service and friendly staff .“

“Popular seafood chain that lives up to its reputation as arguably the best lobster roll. If you like your lobster roll served as a whole claw with just butter and a toasted bun aka Connecticut style, then this is ome of the best places to have it. We did try the urchin but the size was a bit umderwhelming. But all in all the lobster roll made up for it.

The resto shares the long and large dining patio space with a counter bar which serves the the right combo for any dish you order.

The service is fast and helpful.

The dining area is a mix of various tropical styles and is wide enough to take on large diners. A great place for small parties and grouos of any size.

Vegetarian options: Seafood is the main staple

Parking: Limited time slot at back streets

Kid-friendliness: Spacious seatings and varied menu

Wheelchair accessibility: Very spacious“

“Love this restaurant, great service and their menu keeps getting better.“

“A great place for celebrating! You always have a great experience at The Palace“

“This has got to be one of the best bars and restaurants in Santa Barbara! Excellent food , excellent brewed beer plus local wine! The food is amazing! It may not look like a 4* restaurant but believe me it’s good food!
The icing on the cake is that the staff and owners are so attentive and friendly it’s unbelievable!
Can’t say anything other than give it a try, you definitely won’t regret it ?“

“Great service, great food. And it’s in Santa Barbara!“

“Increíble vista, buena comida“

“My wife and I had lunch her while in town to celebrate my birthday. Don't let the casual appearance put you off. You have a great selection of sea food, served by good staff, at reasonable prices, while enjoying it all with a waterside seat.“

“Good cocktails and a nice place to relax especially for Friday Happy Hours.“

“Authentic food, friendly staff, I had the spicy ranchero special, it was excellent, , I’ll be going back to try the pisole next time!“

“I love this place one of the best restaurant my wife and I. The servises is nice and the food so good“

“Alex is the best! Food is great, and the service is amazing.“

“muy buena comida y lo que sorprende mucho es que demuestran una humildad muy fina hacia los clientes y eso es de tener valores educacion y liderazgo....“

“Great breakfast spot. It was very busy when we were there (Sunday morning of Labor Day Weekend) so we waited a little extra time on some things, but we weren't in a hurry and it was all worth it. Our server was very nice and kept thanking us for our patience. We'd definitely go back and recommend to others.“

“Stopped in and got a chicken burrito that was better then I expected, staff needs to learn about customer service and when it's ok to mess around with each other. I will stop in when I'm in the area again but not a place I would travel to.“