Best Crab Cake in Santa Barbara

17 restaurant menus in Santa Barbara, (the ranking and the list of restaurants are based on the number of recommendations received from users in the last month, currently updated)
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The Palace Grill
The Palace Grill
89/100 (2724 ratings)
Restaurants
Cajun & Creole
Seafood
Gluten Free Options
American
Seafood
American
Vegetarian Friendly
Cajun & Creole
Gluten Free Options
Vegetarian Friendly
Dinner
Lunch
Late Night
Crawfish
Pasta
Catfish
Salad
Crab
Etouffee
Scallops
Red Beans and Rice
Oyster
Cakes
Salmon
Lamb
Pesto
Fish
Pork
Crab Cake
Filet Mignon
Lamb chops
Toasts
Bread Pudding
Shrimp
Jambalaya
Key lime pie
Sit down
American
Cajun & Creole
Seafood
Serves Alcohol
Highchairs Available
Full Bar
Accepts Credit Cards
Takeout
Live Music
Seating
Table Service
Wheelchair Accessible
Late Night
Lunch
Dinner
Mid-range
"Do yourself a favor and come here for dinner to celebrate something. Anything. Not only do they have incredible food and friendly staff, they have..."
Lauren Cassis
"This was a very cute place and the ambiance was cozy as well. The food was delicious and came out fast, we wanted a good drink but non alcoholic and..."
Letty Porter
"Truly the best Gumbo we have ever had, and we are from New Orleans... Very solid food, great service and a very pleasant atmosphere. Can't go wrong..."
Justin Wheeler
"I wanted to come to Palace Grill for Mother’s Day, but it didn’t work out (there were no reservations left by the time we called) so my husband..."
Cecilia Cong-Ramirez
"Sometimes living in SB we forget about awesome places we have in “our backyard” We have been visiting the Palace since it opened. Last night,..."
Gabriel Marquez
"Absolutely amazing service and food. This is a place that remembers that all the little things make a big..."
Anna Benincasa
"One of my favorite restaurants in the world. Great food, decent drinks (try the Cajun martini) and obscene desserts in a fun, festive atmosphere...."
Michael Key
"We are visiting from Florida and thrilled we picked the Palace grill to have dinner. The staff reads like an All-Star list with a special mention to..."
brad rosenthal
Lure Fish House
Lure Fish House
89/100 (788 ratings)
Restaurants
Seafood
American
Vegan Options
Vegetarian Friendly
Seafood
Gluten Free Options
American
Gluten Free Options
Vegan Options
Vegetarian Friendly
Brunch
Dinner
Lunch
Crab Cake
Pasta
Chowder
Salad
Clam Chowder
Fish
Fish & Chips
Lobster Roll
Crab
Tapas
Scallops
Fish Taco
Clams
Tacos
Swordfish
Oyster
Halibut
Calamari
Mussels
Tuna
Cioppino
Shellfish
Shrimp
Ceviche
Calamares
Cakes
Salmon
Pesto
Lobster
Sit down
American
Seafood
Free off-street parking
Highchairs Available
Full Bar
Accepts Credit Cards
Outdoor Seating
Takeout
Television
Seating
Accepts Mastercard
Table Service
Accepts Visa
Wheelchair Accessible
Private Dining
Accepts American Express
Serves Alcohol
Wine and Beer
Accepts Discover
Gift Cards Available
Parking Available
Brunch
Dinner
Lunch
Mid-range
"We just had lunch here and I thoroughly enjoyed it. The setting is very relaxing and clean. The staff were very pleasant and sincere. I had the..."
Timothy “Answer Man” Fore
"What a spectacular experience! Loved everything about this place. My boy was having a tantrum and wanted strawberry jam and the manager of the..."
Stephen Lee
"Good restaurant by the shopping center. Big portion sizes that left us very full. The food was all decent with a lot of fresh seafood. Most entrees..."
Eugene Lee
"My colleague's and I just landed in Santa Barbara for our first conference in two years. To celebrate our arrival in the post covid world we decided..."
Evan H
"Great restaurant with a decent selection of wine by the glass. Very nice atmosphere, ki d staff, quick service. Very high food quality especially the..."
Szonja Balogh
"Great service, friendly staff. All our dishes, especially the oysters were super fresh. We'll come back again next time in SB..."
Mei Chi Siu
"Great seafood selection. Selection of oysters are great. Fried shrimp are perfect for people who don’t like fish but will eat shrimp. TVs at the..."
Alan Pottkotter
"This is our "must stop" restaurant for any trip north of Santa Barbara! Yes, including more inland communities! We have never been less than excited..."
Black Avenger
Petit Valentien
Petit Valentien
88/100 (506 ratings)
Restaurants
French
Gluten Free Options
European
French
Vegan Options
Vegetarian Friendly
Gluten Free Options
Vegan Options
Vegetarian Friendly
Dinner
Lunch
Late Night
Pork Tenderloin
Pasta
Crostini
Salad
Crepes
Crab
Duck
Quail
Frog Legs
Risotto
Cakes
Mussels
Lamb
Salmon
Pesto
Fish
Pork
Crostino
Crab Cake
Cod
Shrimp
Beef
Bass
Escargot
Sit down
French
European
Table Service
Wheelchair Accessible
Serves Alcohol
Full Bar
Reservations
Seating
Lunch
Late Night
Dinner
Mid-range
"4+ Stars. Wonderful spot for a nice meal in an old world European setting. We have lunch weekly here and they have a number of lunch specialities at..."
Joseph Dandona Jr.
"Wonderful meal in a sweet setting. Had the beet and pear salad - an amazing, unusual dish of beautifully matched textures and flavors, followed by..."
Laura Chancellor
"Food is good but felt it was understaffed. Sole fish lunch plate is of great taste. Crab cake also good, just that quantity is less, I felt. Right at..."
Prasenjit Das
"Always fabulous; and now open for inside dining. Robert, the owner and chef has a deft hand in the kitchen. We had the delicious kale Caesar salad,..."
Emily
"Been here twice. Once for a birthday and once for a UCSB graduation dinner. Nice food, attentive service, relaxed meal A sweet little place, we ate..."
michael dillon
"A quaint little restaurant in a cute alley with a turtle water fountain and dolphin ‘benches’ that are instagram worthy. The restaurant itself..."
Daniel Seah
"Went here recently on a Sunday evening with a friend. They have a multiple course dinner on that specific evening. The food tasted great! The service..."
Matt Collins
Brophy Bros.
Brophy Bros.
85/100 (6137 ratings)
Restaurants
Gluten Free Options
Vegetarian Friendly
Bar
Seafood
Seafood
American
American
Soups
Soups
Bar
Gluten Free Options
Vegetarian Friendly
Brunch
Dinner
Lunch
Late Night
Crab Cake
Pasta
Chowder
Salad
Fish & Chips
Clam Chowder
Fish & chips
Fried Clams
Swordfish
Crab
Cioppino
Scallops
Fried shrimp
Clams
Bass
Oyster
Ceviche
Calamari
Burger
Cakes
Mussels
Pesto
Tuna
Fish
Calamares
Salmon
Shrimp
Sit down
Soups
Seafood
American
Bar
Outdoor Seating
Takeout
Seating
Table Service
Serves Alcohol
Parking Available
Highchairs Available
Full Bar
Accepts Credit Cards
Brunch
Dinner
Lunch
Late Night
Mid-range
"Amazing views of the marina and Santa Barbara coastline paired with delicious bites and drinks makes for a great dining experience. I tried the clam..."
McCall Castro
"We were seated IMMEDIATELY outside but that’s what we wanted. I’d say my view was pretty decent except where they sat us was right by a side door..."
Rebecca Morales
"Great dinner experience. We had the Seabass and Salmon along with cups of clam chowder and fresh bread. Went during peak hours and only had to wait..."
Nick Bonestroo
"My wife and I stopped by here after our Sunset Cruise tour around Santa Barbara. When we checked in, they said the wait was going to be around 30..."
Peter Xaymountry
"Oysters on the half shell were amazing! We enjoyed them so much that we ended up ordering the Cold Combo as a meal. I wasn't a fan of the cucumber..."
Susie Lepping
"This is a hidden jewel on the Santa Barbara coast. We have been coming here for the past 10 years and everything is CONSISTENTLY delicious. A 'MUST'..."
Tanya Ibrahim
"Friendly laid back mostly seafood restaurant. Great views of the harbor and Santa Barbara. You can't go wrong with their clam chowder. Friendly..."
Liz R
"Brophy's is a staple when visiting Santa Barbara. The fish and chips were perfect as was the seafood salad. If you go, be prepared to wait for a..."
Jeff Downing
Bouchon
Bouchon
84/100 (7963 ratings)
Restaurants
French
Gluten Free Options
European
French
Vegan Options
Vegetarian Friendly
European
Gluten Free Options
Vegan Options
Vegetarian Friendly
Dinner
Lunch
Late Night
Duck Confit
Salad
Confit
Crab
French onion soup
Scallops
Duck
Cakes
Lamb
Risotto
Fish
Tuna
Pork
Salmon
Crab Cake
Foie gras
Shrimp
Bass
Lobster
Sit down
French
European
Accepts Credit Cards
Non-smoking restaurants
Outdoor Seating
Private Dining
Reservations
Seating
Table Service
Wheelchair Accessible
Wine and Beer
Gift Cards Available
Dinner
Fine Dining
"We had a late reservation and we sat outside with the newer seating area. It was lit perfectly as well as stocked with plenty of heaters. The staff..."
Summer Sandberg
"You will never be disappointed! Beautiful, delicious mouth watering food and wine to pair with. Service is always exceptional! Each dish is well..."
Monica lola
"Amazing dinner but skip the dessert. The trio of sea scallops and the forest mushroom ragout were a fantastic start to dinner. If we could, we would..."
Justin Cannon
"Excellent food and wine!! Great service! We sat outside and it was a fun environment! The owner is on site at all times keeping close eye on the..."
Randa Seif
"Small but really comfortable indoor and outdoor seating. Outdoor was obviously a covid set, but they did an excellent job, and it feels like it..."
Jon Nichols
"We celebrated my mom’s 60th birthday here. Both the service and the food left nothing else to be desired. Our experience was absolutely incredible,..."
Tina Georgieva
"The service from our waiter Dominic was great. Very personable and knowledgeable about the menu. Of course it’s pricy but food was very good. I had..."
Noah Nims
"The atmosphere was beautiful. The service was excellent. Our waiter went next door to get me a lemonade because they didn't serve it there. So he..."
Raquel Ibanez-Lugo
Boathouse At Hendry's Beach
Boathouse At Hendry's Beach
84/100 (1709 ratings)
Restaurants
Gluten Free Options
American
Seafood
Bar
Vegan Options
Seafood
Bar
American
Vegetarian Friendly
Vegetarian Friendly
Gluten Free Options
Vegan Options
Brunch
Drinks
Dinner
Lunch
Breakfast
Calamares
Salmon
Lobster
Pancakes
Eggs Benedict
French Toast
Crab Cake
Pasta
Toasts
Chowder
Salad
Omelette
Fish & Chips
Clam Chowder
Ceviche
Tapas
Fish Taco
Cakes
Tacos
Crab
Pesto
Scallops
Burger
Fish
Halibut
Clams
Fish & chips
Pork
Oyster
Calamari
Cioppino
Mussels
Shrimp
Tortillas
Tuna
Sit down
Seafood
Bar
American
Reservations
Outdoor Seating
Takeout
Accepts Mastercard
Accepts Visa
Seating
Accepts American Express
Table Service
Street Parking
Wheelchair Accessible
Waterfront
Beach
Serves Alcohol
Accepts Discover
Wine and Beer
Parking Available
Free off-street parking
Highchairs Available
Full Bar
Accepts Credit Cards
Breakfast
Dinner
Lunch
Drinks
Brunch
Mid-range
"This place was really nice and a lot of fun. The views from the patio were beautiful as we were sitting next to the glass wall overlooking the beach...."
Stephanie Quant
"Parking at Hendry's Beach became such an issue for us we decided to purchase a property on Cliff Dr., so we could just walk our dog there and eat at..."
Ernest Hallas
"Outstanding venue and great food fish & chips ranks among the best and the salmon was outstanding. Great service and no rush. Of course we were there..."
Ken Rogers
"It doesn't get much better than the Boathouse! Great menu for food and drinks, with a priceless view. Really decent prices during happy hour..."
Pat Morgan
"Oh my goodness what a gem! We stumbled upon this place while staying in Santa Barbara. Absolutely loved it! New favorite place right on the beach!..."
Tawnya Young
"First time and not disappointed. Went for anniversary lunch and food was excellent. Our waitress Morgan was outstanding. We had lobster mac n..."
Rose Rosado
"Pulled pork grilled cheese sandwich was amazing, Beautiful view on the beach. Highly recommend..."
Marty Burbank
"Awesome place! Great food and incredible view. The staff very..."
Grace Gourian-Jones
"Great food, awesome view. We come here every time we visit Santa Barbara. This is a must visit..."
Mark Kendle
"The staff and the food just can't be beat and then you get the added touch of a sunset... Can't ask for a better..."
Nina Key
"Awesome setting on the beach! Great eggs and crab cakes. Tons of fun and worth the parking..."
Megan MacArthur
"Amazing view. Great staff. And they have..."
Chris Manners
"FANTASTIC! Beautiful location, great food! Wonderful inside or patio dining! Would eat here again, for..."
Joan Page Toch
"Cool place . Good food. had fun Sunday brunch. by the ocean..."
Glen Sookiazian
"A must when in Santa Barbara! Great service, food, location can’t be..."
Geoff Graf
"Fun beach walk great mixologists good food and company. Good-mood people and staff. We are local, been there many..."
Kathleen Johnson
"Fun vibe.. young locals and college..."
Robin Gans
"What a Super Nice Breakfast by the Beach from a Special Resraurant Like Yours ! 👍🏻👌🏻Kudos to Boathouse at Hendry’s Beach..."
MikeRose Tupaz
"Celebrated our twelve year anniversary there. The service was amazing and very quick. We really enjoyed the food, drinks, and the fun..."
Ben Wolff
"Delicious food!!, excellent service and the cream brulee was..."
Norma Sanchez Cruz
"Love this place, Great food,View..."
Diana Castillo
"Great place! Beautiful atmosphere. A perfect location at Arroyo Burro..."
Harmony Jones
"Had an excellent breakfast here and very friendly service (not to mention a dolphin..."
Claudia Crugnale
"The location is amazing and the dinner was excellent! Our son attends UCSB and this was a special place to have dinner together before we said our..."
Michelle Lumsden Carroll
"1 - Dog friendly seating. The dog friendly seating was the best seating in the restaurant. Beach front. 2 - service was excellent. Our waiter was..."
Brian Pang
"Absolute must eat at this place if you are in Santa Barbara! The staff is very polite and friendly and they love dogs! They also make you yummy..."
Divya Saxena
"Great breakfast place. Arrive early as there is typically a wait. We waited 30 minutes and took the dog for a walk down the beach as we waited for a..."
Grant N
"The food here was exceptional ! I personally got the boathouse Seafood and it was so flavorful they weren’t stingy on the seafood, and lots of..."
Ah Man
"This place is my new destination in Santa Barbara. Pet friendly, Great food. Friendly people. The service staff was excellent, attentive and..."
Keith Thomas
"I've come here and enjoyed the view a few times before, but tonight the food was extra delicious. So delicious, I didn't even think to take pics..."
J Dubbs
"The Boat House is still Santa Barbara's best kept secret! It never disappoints-ocean views are exquisite, super nice staff, love that they are pet..."
Holly Roberts
"Came here to celebrate my wife's birthday. Our server, Alejandra, was an absolute gem! She was attentive, gave her advice on her favorite dishes,..."
Andrew Stephens
Holdren's Steaks & Seafood
Holdren's Steaks & Seafood
83/100 (3299 ratings)
Restaurants
Seafood
American
Gluten Free Options
Steakhouse
Seafood
American
Steakhouse
Gluten Free Options
Drinks
Dinner
Lunch
Late Night
Bass
Lobster
Sirloin Steak
Cakes
Salad
Fish
Crab
Scallops
Tuna
Salmon
Crab Cake
Filet Mignon
Burger
Halibut
Ribs
Prawns
Shrimp
Beef
Sit down
Steakhouse
American
Seafood
Highchairs Available
Full Bar
Accepts Credit Cards
Outdoor Seating
Reservations
Television
Seating
Table Service
Wheelchair Accessible
Serves Alcohol
Parking Available
Drinks
Dinner
Lunch
Late Night
Mid-range
"Everything was perfect. The timing of the plates served, the temperature of the food, and the flavor of everything was well balanced. Quite possibly..."
Jillian Nunyab
"Service was on point. Cocktails and the food was delish! I highly recommend this..."
Marisa Vigo
"We were told this was the best steak in town so I ordered the fillet mignon with bacon rapped around it, I have to tell you it was out of this world,..."
Scott Brown
"We were sat and served quickly! Great food and service! The portion size was extremely generous! Ribs..."
Karla Flores
"I had steak bites that had a delicious sauce! Also the sea bass with a crab topper that was super moist with a delectable sauce! Service was great &..."
Stella Mejia
"My family and I came here for dinner, hoping for a nice steak and we were not let down. My husband and I had the 6 oz filet and they were cooked..."
Michelle Moroles Harris
"We had a fantastic meal to celebrate my 50th Birthday at Holdrens. Thank you very..."
Glenn Morgan
"I have travelled from San Francisco 3 times now and Holdren's doesn't disappoint. The food is wonderful and the service is impeccable. It is a..."
Anna Jünkerman
"The customer service was spot on! The food was excellent and the ambience of the restaurant was unbelievable. My husband and I were in town to..."
Monique Manasseh Robinson
"This was by far one of the best steaks I have ever eaten. Cooked perfectly and the prices are amazing. We found them via Yelp as we checked into our..."
Tawnia Watkins-Collins
"Steaks are prepared properly here, and the service is attentive but not intrusive. Excellent wine list too. Next time I visit Santa Barbara I will..."
Tom Hayes
"Best service and food, took my mom for Valentine’s dinner. Our waitress was amazing and so was the host. Definitely I’m coming back...."
Estuardo Garcia
Wine Cask Restaurant
Wine Cask Restaurant
83/100 (2562 ratings)
Restaurants
Wine Bar
American
Gluten Free Options
Mediterranean
Wine Bar
Seafood
American
Mediterranean
Seafood
Gluten Free Options
Dinner
Pesto
Crab
Fish
Scallops
Pork
Duck
Calamari
Risotto
Tuna
Calamares
Salmon
Burger
Crab Cake
Beef
Bass
Pasta
Ice Cream
Salad
Lamb
Sit down
American
Wine Bar
Seafood
Mediterranean
Outdoor Seating
Takeout
Reservations
Accepts Mastercard
Accepts Visa
Seating
Table Service
Accepts American Express
Wheelchair Accessible
Serves Alcohol
Wine and Beer
Highchairs Available
Full Bar
Free Wifi
Accepts Credit Cards
Dinner
Fine Dining
"Haven't been here in a while. But such a great experience. Sat at the bar and the bartender, Madison was great. Every one was friendly. The food was..."
Rosendo Zamora
"First and foremost, customer service was on point and the location itself was nice (seating, decor, music). The menu provided plenty of options from..."
Andrew Myers
"This place was a random find while eine tasting. It was a pleasant surprise. This is tge quint essential California style restaurant. I will also say..."
Aaron Mund
"Love this place! The service, food, and ambiance was amazing!! So many delicious dishes to chose from- we loved everything we ordered. The staff was..."
Cassie Ellis
"Once we found the actual restaurant, it was a very cozy, romantic spot. Our waitstaff greeted us immediately, shared the specials and helped us pair..."
Joe Lorono
"Always outstanding food, great cocktails, and impeccable service. Hamburgers may be the best in the area. Great patio. Very conveniently located next..."
Pic-a-nic Basket
"The Fontina & Potato Gratin was so delicious, would definitely order it again, and the burger was more artisan that typical ‘burgers.’ The staff..."
Theodore Fletcher
Oliver's
Oliver's
83/100 (2177 ratings)
Restaurants
Vegan Options
American
Vegetarian Friendly
Vegan Options
Vegetarian Friendly
Breakfast
Dinner
Lunch
Crab Cake
Pad Thai
Cakes
Burger
Salad
Crab
Reservations
Seating
Table Service
Serves Alcohol
Outdoor Seating
Breakfast
Dinner
Lunch
Mid-range
"Finally… A Vegan/Vegetarian restaurant that has several things going for it, amazingly good food, a great atmosphere, friendly staff and a..."
Tom Doty
"Never experienced fine dining like this at a Vegan restaurant. Hung out for hours, lounging on a couch at the bar where they offer the full menu...."
Shauna Meyer-Reimers
"Amazing flavor, creative cuisine with all plant based ingredients! Vegan never tasted so..."
Christie Toomey
"This place exceeded our expectations. Fantastic food, ambience, and wonderful staff. My meat lover husband even said he would love to come back..."
Lupe Heinz
"Amazing food. Love my meat but I can be vegan for a day � service was..."
Nereyda Cortez
"What a fabulous addition to our community! Oliver’s is a testament to the fact that a plant based diet is truly..."
Pamela Massey
"Wonderful outdoor seating and delicious food. I love this..."
Deborah Wilson
"Fantastic ambience and food! Loved the shishito peppers most of..."
Crystal-lee Horton-Young
"Amazing food. Great ambiance and full bar. Wonderful addition to..."
Kohanya Groff
"Great atmosphere, good food, good service. Will definitely go..."
Danis Voogt
"Oliver’s has become our go to place every time we visit Montecito. We happened on this place during a visit to SB and fell in love right away...."
Katie Dellegrotti
"My bf and I ate here for Christmas Eve dinner. The ambiance with string lights on the patio was great. The food was really good and staff was..."
Whitney Maibach
"Beautiful outdoor setting. Lots of small lanterns hanging from the trees to create a romantic atmosphere. The food was amazing. We shared the..."
Corrine Anne
"One of the best vegan foods I've had in a very long time. Great vibe and loved everything about this..."
Divya Sagiraju
"Where do I begin? Oliver's is AMAZING. They have delicious vegan food (so good non-vegans love it) and their staff is social, kind, and..."
Kayla V
"Oliver's is an amazing experience. Very friendly staff, beautiful dishes and a spectacular patio to enjoy it all on. Completely vegan and top notch..."
John Faulk
"For vegans and vegetarians, it's an wonderful place. We did not have a reservation, but they truly were accommodating. As we tried to order..."
Kishan Swami
Santa Barbara Fishouse
Santa Barbara Fishouse
83/100 (2137 ratings)
Restaurants
American
Seafood
Seafood
Vegan Options
Vegetarian Friendly
Gluten Free Options
American
Vegan Options
Vegetarian Friendly
Gluten Free Options
Dinner
Breakfast
Lunch
Late Night
Brunch
Drinks
Coconut Shrimp
Fish & chips
Tacos
Crab
Ahi Poke
Scallops
New England Clam Chowder
Halibut
Clams
Steak and Prawns
Ribs
Oyster
Burger
Lobster Tacos
Prawns
Calamari
Spicy Seafood Pasta
Mussels
Fresh Shucked Oysters
Surf And Turf
Tuna
Shrimp
Grilled Artichoke
Cioppino
Calamares
Macadamia Nut Sea Bass
Bass
Salmon
Fishouse Cioppino
Ceviche
Lobster
Local Red Snapper Ceviche
Cakes
Chowder Bread Bowl & Caesar Salad
Pesto
Crab Cake
Grilled Salmon with Market Vegetables
Fish
Fish & Chips
Pasta
Macadamia Crusted Sea Bass
Seared ahi tuna
Grilled octopus
Tapas
Salad
Steamed and Grilled Lobster
Fried calamari
Bloody Mary
Fish Taco
Clam Chowder
Ahi Club Sandwich
Sit down
American
Seafood
Full Bar
Free Wifi
Accepts Credit Cards
Reservations
Dog Friendly
Outdoor Seating
Takeout
Seating
Television
Table Service
Accepts Mastercard
Wheelchair Accessible
Accepts Visa
Accepts American Express
Street Parking
Serves Alcohol
Wine and Beer
Waterfront
Parking Available
Accepts Discover
Free off-street parking
Valet Parking
Highchairs Available
Drinks
Brunch
Breakfast
Dinner
Lunch
Late Night
Mid-range
"The food, outdoor view, service, and music were fantastic, especially for the price here. True to the two "$$" on Google maps, this place did not..."
Jason K
"Good cocktails; they add their own twists to all of them. Their French fries are amazing! We had a few different fish dishes and all of them tasted..."
Kevin Paul
"Very good food and generous portions. Kids loved that they could have mashed potatoes with their fried fish lol. The special ceviche tostadas were..."
Esther Loewen
"The most simple sounding dishes are the hardest to perfect. We had some tacos, ceviche, mixed fish and chips. The dishes where done perfectly, the..."
Leng Ooi
"Pros: upscale atmosphere, very good service, food is very well presented. Fish was flavorful, fried rice tasty and excellent presentation Cons: Fish..."
Jim Hytken
"We came to Santa Barbara for my girlfriend’s birthday. We end up in this restaurant and I’m glad we choose it. The food was amazing but more than..."
eddie b
"Went on new years eve for lunch, sat outdoors and had a lovely lunch. Staff don't rush you. Interesting cocktails, great oysters & went with the..."
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Opal Restaurant And Bar
Opal Restaurant And Bar
82/100 (4687 ratings)
Restaurants
American
Gluten Free Options
Vegetarian Friendly
Italian
Vegan Options
American
Italian
Gluten Free Options
Vegetarian Friendly
Vegan Options
Dinner
Lunch
Creme Brulee
Risotto
Tuna
Paella
Salmon
Bouillabaisse
Cakes
Lamb
Crab Cake
Shrimp
Pesto
Cheesecake
Fish
Pork
Filet Mignon
Eggplant
Halibut
Pasta
Curry
Salad
Prawns
Chili
Crab
Scallops
Polenta
Duck
Cheesecakes
Oyster
Sit down
American
Italian
Serves Alcohol
Wine and Beer
Parking Available
Highchairs Available
Full Bar
Accepts Credit Cards
Takeout
Accepts Mastercard
Reservations
Accepts Visa
Accepts American Express
Seating
Street Parking
Table Service
Wheelchair Accessible
Dinner
Lunch
Mid-range
"Outstanding food. I had Wild mushroom stuffed chicken breast w/ herb risotto and my Man had Herb crusted salmon in Thai coconut curry. Both were..."
Veronica Ronnie Ortega Ordonez
"ALWAYS a favorite restaurant for superb food, the very best staff, beautiful interior, superb wine list & great drinks. Why go anywhere..."
Christine Fancher
"The service and food are excellent. The waitstaff are knowledgeable and the chef is creative and clever. Everything I've ever eaten there has been..."
Katherine Phillips Drastal
"The food was fantastic and the service was excellent. Roasted tomato and Marsala sauce was super tasty and I had an extra dish. Really good place to..."
George Jamieson
"Great food, friendly and knowledgeable wait staff. We had the lemongrass encrusted salmon and a wild mushroom pizza. Both were really flavorful and..."
Vinita Bhushan
"A local's favorite with great food, varied and deep wine list, friendly attitude, and wonderful staff. Ask for proprietors Tina and Richard; they're..."
John Glanville
"Our server was great , food and drinks were amazing and they even brought us out a dessert that said congratulations and enjoy because we were there..."
Jessy Joel Usher
"Yesterday was the first time that my friend and I had lunch at Opal. I had salmon with curry sauce and rice. I just loved it! I would not change..."
Martha Silvia Castillo-Blanco
"We enjoyed an outstanding dinner with an equally outstanding waiter (Eric). He nicely managed our group on a very busy night. He was kind and..."
Judy C
"Fantastic food and great service. Dined in the outdoor section during the rain and stayed warm and dry. Both, the fish and the steak were very well..."
Alex Olshansky
"Fantastic!! I can't rave about this place enough. The service was excellent, our server was very knowledgeable, personable and charming. Our food..."
Jessica
"Opal has a really nice selection of menu items. I love the attention to detail of the outdoor seating on State Street. You'll especially like Opal's..."
Ryan Wozniak
"The food was imaginative, but not over the top, California Tasteful!! The service was attentive, never intrusive. After a 2 year covid break, I am..."
Nelson Huber
"Wonderful food, wonderful staff. Richard was so kind and helpful and patient with myself and my mother when trying to schedule my graduation dinner...."
Ruby Velez
"Really great place. Great food. Friendly servers. Delicious drinks. And my pup Mr Eko was happy too. Thanks to..."
Hannah C
"Worth the hour and a half drive from the San Fernando Valley to get there. Love the food, particularly the sauces. My wife recommends the warm..."
Luther Berg
Andersen's Danish Bakery & Restaurant
Andersen's Danish Bakery & Restaurant
82/100 (1714 ratings)
Dessert
Vegan Options
Danish
Vegetarian Friendly
Cafe
European
European
Cafe
Danish
Gluten Free Options
Vegan Options
Vegetarian Friendly
Gluten Free Options
Lunch
Breakfast
Late Night
Brunch
Dinner
Crostini
Cheesecake
Crepes
Curry
Sandwiches
Quiche
Meringue
Eclairs
Eggs Benedict
Shrimp
French Toast
Cakes
Pork
Toasts
Crostino
Omelette
Salad
Waffles
Crab
Duck
Schnitzel
Salmon
Cheesecakes
Baguette
Crab Cake
Café
Café
Danish
European
Wheelchair Accessible
Serves Alcohol
Wine and Beer
Gift Cards Available
Highchairs Available
Outdoor Seating
Takeout
Reservations
Seating
Table Service
Lunch
Brunch
Breakfast
Dinner
Mid-range
"The Andersen's Restaurant & Bakery is a great place to eat. We were fortunate to get a table. You order at the counter, and they give you a number..."
Henry Farkas
"The appearance of the restaurant is gorgeous! You can decide to seat inside or on the street and enjoy the sunshine. It’s my first time trying..."
Wei Hsu
"Very cozy place for dinner! Inside of the restaurant is beautiful with interesting interior and nice colors. If you want to drink coffee with..."
Katherine Melnyk
"I loved it when my parents took me here as a little girl while growing up in Montecito....I no longer live in that part of Paradise but I order..."
Lola Jade Cimmino
"First time here. Had breakfast outside. They have a most delicious crab cake eggs benedict, the eggs were perfectly cooked. Hubby thoroughly enjoyed..."
Isabelle Murphy
"The staff was super nice! The food was great, so was the service. Everyone was very friendly, their presentation was amazing!!! I will definitely be..."
christa mlezama
"Brunch is very good; bakery items are spectacular. Clearly very high-quality ingredients (real butter, cream, and marzipan) and just excellent on..."
April Holland
"A nice outdoor dining area serving traditional danish bakery and american food. Our food was delivered pretty quickly and the portions were..."
mediscover style
Chuck's Waterfront Grill
Chuck's Waterfront Grill
80/100 (1302 ratings)
Restaurants
Seafood
American
American
Gluten Free Options
Vegetarian Friendly
Seafood
Gluten Free Options
Vegetarian Friendly
Dinner
Lunch
Pesto
Clams
Oyster
Fish
Calamari
Mussels
Burger
Tuna
Calamares
Salmon
Shrimp
Crab Cake
Lobster
Filet Mignon
Pasta
Swordfish
Salad
Halibut
Clam Chowder
Prawns
Cioppino
Crab
Cakes
Scallops
Sit down
American
Seafood
Seating
Table Service
Wheelchair Accessible
Serves Alcohol
Parking Available
Highchairs Available
Full Bar
Outdoor Seating
Live Music
Dinner
Lunch
Mid-range
"Awesome food .. great service .. beautiful view of harbor.. never disappoints .. “locals”hangout ..happy hour is spectacular.. Rachel was our..."
Pamela Briley
"Awesome view, our server (Natalie) was great, very friendly and attentive to us and...the breakfast burrito was THE BEST I’ve ever..."
Dave Covarrubias
"food always good...great service...friendly staff...lovely owner...million $..."
Connie Milano
"We enjoyed an amazing view of the harbor while enjoying our delicious happy hour food and..."
Amy Marie Zesiger
"Always a good time at endless. Ethan and everyone else are awesome people. Except that one guy. Grab a table and enjoy the..."
Nathan LB
"Great service , great food , our waiter Simone is a star in providing the best service ever..."
Cees van den Oever
"Incredible service, Fantastic Food and Adult Beverages! Outdoor seating and a pool table, how could one go..."
Stefan Ornelaz
"Great location, calm kick back atmosphere with nice food selection that's quite tasty. Much quieter than the two story restaurant down the walk way I..."
Gregory Senff
"Came in at closing time for a quick dessert etc. Staff was helpful and great even though I came in at closing..."
Richard Clifton Hollowell Jr.
"Great food and service and wonderful view Food was well presented as..."
Michele Freidin Beach
"Ambience is great. Service was quick, friendly, and attentive. Food was ok, not spectacular. We ordered seafood pasta and cioppino, which looked..."
AT Lee
"Food was very good, service was fast and friendly. Although I would have expected more options of fish..."
Ralf Assmann
"Delicious food, great view and wonderful service! Best seafood chowder..."
Jill Frack
"Service is exquisite just like the food. Loved my seared ahi! Great..."
Alida Guzman
"Wow. I haven't really experienced an authentic locals hangout that didn't feel hipster. This place was great. The staff is on top of it with a nice..."
Darryl Parker
"Will come back for sure! The food is the best quality I have tasted in all of Santa Barbara so far. I had a great experience eating at this..."
Samir Harb
"I absolutely love this place! I am in Santa Barbara every few months for work and dine on the patio at Chuck's every time. The petite filet or petite..."
Mycki Manning Live!
Enterprise Fish Co.
Enterprise Fish Co.
78/100 (3574 ratings)
Restaurants
American
Soups
Vegetarian Friendly
Gluten Free Options
Seafood
Vegetarian Friendly
Gluten Free Options
Dinner
Lunch
Late Night
Fish Taco
Scallops
Clams
Tacos
Oyster
Swordfish
Calamari
Halibut
Risotto
Burger
Mussels
Prawns
Tuna
Cioppino
Bass
Calamares
Shrimp
Ceviche
Salmon
Lobster
Crab Cake
Pasta
Chowder
Salad
Fish & Chips
Clam Chowder
Lobster Roll
Tapas
Crab
"Stopped by for a bite to eat while visiting Santa Barbara. Most restaurants had a long wait until we stopped at Enterprise. They were busy but also..."
Matthew McPhail
"If you’re near this spot on a Thursday night, you have to stop in and have their King 🦀 Best I’ve ever had! They have a Thursday night..."
Shane Goswick
"This historical restaurant started in 1968, today 52 years later they still keep the same standard and wonderful spirit. The chef in photo have been..."
Essam Kabli
"Discovered this place while looking for Happy Hours in Santa Barbara and we weren't disappointed. The place was busy, but we got lucky and found a..."
Martin C
"The smell when you walk in absolutely makes you hungrier. The Mussels were amazing along with the complimenatry bread. We also ordered the Octopus..."
famousaj1
"The staff is very nice. We enjoyed very nice dinner. I may have too high expectation, I feel the food just ok. But, the IPA beers is..."
Gary Ni
"Great location! We enjoyed very good food, attentive service, and a super ambience. My favorite part of our early lunch experience was being able to..."
Dawn Lewallen
Bluewater Grill
Bluewater Grill
77/100 (702 ratings)
Restaurants
American
Gluten Free Options
Bar
Bar
Seafood
American
Contemporary
Healthy
Healthy
Contemporary
Seafood
Gluten Free Options
Dinner
Lunch
Drinks
Oyster
Calamari
Risotto
Salmon
Crab Cake
Shrimp
Chowder
Lobster
Swordfish
Bass
Salad
Fish
Clam Chowder
Crab
Scallops
Clams
Sit down
Healthy
Seafood
Bar
American
Contemporary
Outdoor Seating
Seating
Takeout
Table Service
Television
Wheelchair Accessible
Street Parking
Serves Alcohol
Gift Cards Available
Parking Available
Free off-street parking
Highchairs Available
Full Bar
Digital Payments
Free Wifi
Accepts Credit Cards
Reservations
Dinner
Lunch
Drinks
Mid-range
Santa Barbara Shellfish Company
Santa Barbara Shellfish Company
72/100 (2229 ratings)
Restaurants
American
Gluten Free Options
Seafood
American
Seafood
Soups
Gluten Free Options
Dinner
Lunch
Cakes
Box Crab
Calamari
Mussels
Pesto
Cioppino in Bread Bowl
Shellfish
Fish
Uni Sea Urchin with Scallop and Lime
Calamares
Sandwiches
Steamed Clams or Mussels
San Ysidro Shrimp Cocktail
Clam Linguini Pasta
Crab Cake
Shrimp
Chowder
Lobster
Lobster Roll
Pasta
Tapas
Mixed Ceviche
Salad
Tacos
Lobster Pasta
Clam Chowder
Crab Legs
Lobster Roll
Oyster Shooter
Crab
Cioppino
Clam Chowder Bowl of Soup
Scallops
Ceviche
Bread Bowl of Soup
Clams
Club Sandwich
Dungeness Crab Cocktail
Oyster
Sit down
Seafood
American
Takeout
Accepts Mastercard
Accepts Visa
Accepts American Express
Waterfront
Seating
Accepts Discover
Table Service
Wheelchair Accessible
Serves Alcohol
Wine and Beer
Parking Available
Free off-street parking
Accepts Credit Cards
Outdoor Seating
Dinner
Lunch
Mid-range
"We are tourists in Santa Barbara, and I think this spot is the perfect place to end the day here, especially if you like sea food. I got the lobster..."
Marco Miculob
"Best seafood spot to hit if you’re on the Santa Bárbara pier. You better hurry too cause it will get full. First time trying sea urchin here and..."
Favian Estrada
"We came here two days in a row because we had a very good experience the first time. We sat at the counter and our server was amazing. He was..."
Risa K
"A really great seafood restaurant. Good food, good service. Infact fresh food. They have live crabs, uni (sea urchins) etc. And if you sit inside on..."
Kunal Phapunkar
"Went here with the travel group after getting off the Trolley. It was also my sis birthday and she wanted seafood. I had the coconut shrimp topped..."
Candee Rose
"Freaking loved this place. The line for outdoor ordering moves slowly but after you order the food comes fast. Crab cake, scallop ceviche, calamari..."
Ben Brooks
Moby Dick Restaurant
Moby Dick Restaurant
71/100 (2113 ratings)
Restaurants
American
Vegetarian Friendly
Seafood
American
Seafood
Vegetarian Friendly
Dinner
Lunch
Late Night
Brunch
Center Cut Prime New York Steak & Two Grilled Jumbo Shrimp
French Fries
Fish Tacos
Clams
Oyster
Omelette
Shrimp Ceviche
Calamari
Ceviche
Hamburger
Mussels
Cakes
Fried Shrimp
Calamari Appetizer
Tuna
Burger
Pesto
Fish and Shrimp Platter
Calamares
Fish
Denver Omelet
Salmon
Oysters
Clam Chowder Bowl of Soup
Crab Cake
Shrimp
Wharf Salad
Chowder
Moby's Fish & Chips
Fish & Chips
Moby Ceviche
Tapas
Fish & chips
Lobster
Alaskan Cod Riviera
Fish Taco
Moby Dick's Bloody Mary
Tacos
Salad
Seafood Linguini with Fresh Seafood Basil & Shallots in Alfredo Sauce
Seafood Platters
Clam Chowder
Moby Dick's Seafood Roll
Cod
Strawberry Lemonade
Steamed Seafood Platter
Swordfish
Lobster Bisque
Crab
Sit down
American
Seafood
Parking Available
Highchairs Available
Full Bar
Accepts Credit Cards
Outdoor Seating
Takeout
Live Music
Reservations
Waterfront
Seating
Table Service
Wheelchair Accessible
Serves Alcohol
Brunch
Dinner
Late Night
Lunch
Mid-range
"Pleasantly delighted to have tried this place. Just visited the area from LA. It was nice having seating indoors over the water with a nice great..."
J C
"We went here for a surf and turf option. Got the rock crab and the 1/2 burger. Waitstaff was lovely and helped us to our seats. A little pricey but..."
Chris lucifer
"Had an amazing time at this very clean and friendly restaurant. Unfortunately forgot my servers name.(tall blade dude super respectful and helpful)he..."
Allan Martir
"The food and service was great our waiter was running around with his head cut off but he gave us great service he looked like he was running the..."
Tony Parrish
"It’s a great place to enjoy a good meal and your favorite drinks 🍹🥤. The staff are friendly and very helpful they go the extra mile to make..."
Fredy Monterroza
"Great place to eat seafood! Oysters was awesome 👌 The service was really great 👍 Just few steps from downtown, not especially expensive. I'll..."
Nicolas Georgeault
"The food was great. An actual value on the wharf. We sat at 5:15 before the dinner rush and seated by the window. Our server was efficient happy and..."
Thad King
"I loved the clam choder at the restaurant and the bowl made of sour dough bread was delicious. Lobster was just so so. Servers were pretty..."
Yishu Lin