The Harbor Restaurant

210 Stearns Wharf, Santa Barbara
(805) 963-3311

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Greg

We choose the restaurant because it was on the water and its approval rating. It was a disappointing experience. The service was slow considering there was only three other tables being served. For a restaurant called the Harbor it had no fresh fish offerings ie grilled, baked etc. Caesar salad was good, bread was warmed too long. Ordered oven baked scallops. What I got were three clam shells filled with what seemed to be purée of scallops with a green garnish and Parmesan cheese. Not appetizing at all. Other entree was fish and chips. They were good. I doubt we will be eating here again. High prices for the poor quality of foods.

Alex

Was pretty disappointed. The waiter was slow to come over to take our order. Later, didn't even come over once to ask if we needed anything. Had to stop a busser to get an extra plate and water. Great views and just too bad it wasn't a better experience.

Debbie

Our waiter Ulysses was excellent!!! The food was good, although the sauce and butter on the New York steak was too much, and the lobster was a bit tough and not enough on the surf and turf for the price, the risotto was tasty.

gerwin

Lovely restaurant on the pier; hubby ordered halibut (delish) and I had the lobster eggs benedict (tons of lobster, but the potatos on the side were dry and flavorless). Great service and tremendous view. My rating reflects the very dated (and dirty) bathrooms.

Dee

What a great find! This old spot has been updated and polished up! The food is fresh and pushes the envelope gently. The wine list is lengthy and include some French and Spanish delights. Service was perfect. Added bonus is a fabulous view complete with glorious sunset!! Thank you !!

Mary Ann

This restaurant is always excellent: great food with windows that give a beautiful ocean view.

Neda

The food and service were excellent. The ambiance could be more festive; some background music would liven the place. Also, where we were seated was cold. More heat would have made it better.

Phil

great food and service , great view, great live guitar music, parking close to front door, Highly recommended

Stephen

A great venue for outside dining; and inside is nice too. Bars on both levels. Something for everyone!

ANITA

We opted to dine out for Thanksgiving and they presented an impressive menu with a truly exceptional meal!!! It was incredibly delicious!! Happy Turkey Day!!🦃🦃

Renrenren Akren

The food are definitely worth the price! Definitely recommend this place.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Kathy Tanjuaquio

My first time ever at this restaurant, beautiful view, food was good but the bartender who served out table was very rude, roller his eyes and acted like we were an inconvience to him, very dissapointing

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 4

Service: 1

Christopher Casas

We had a celebration dinner fall through due to negligence at Loquita and needed another restaurant ASAP. The Harbor pulled THROUGH for my party of 18 people. Big props to Yoko for her assistance and willingness to host my party. Her professionalism and the staff at the Harbor made our celebration especially wonderful.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

paui cruz

TLDR: POOR SERVICE SO WE LEFT.

Our table stayed over 15 minutes here without a waiter even so much as walk towards us (just giving us awkward glances as they serve the other tables). For context, we seemed to be the only fully asian party there and we were led to sit in the very furthest table. The view would have been nice but the ambiance is a little sterile and unfriendly. Can't say anything about the food as we never even got to order—but the prices seem to be enthusiastically high. We tried to call any waiter's attention for the longest time but no one showed up even as the hostess was just standing about 10 meters from us chatting with other guests.

Atmosphere: 2

Food: 1

Service: 1

laura s

Beautiful view of the marina great service

Atmosphere: 5

Service: 5

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