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Santa Barbara Shellfish Company

230 Stearns Wharf, Santa Barbara, CA 93101-1880
805-966-6676
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Ranked #17 of 309 restaurants in Santa Barbara
Cuisines: Seafood
Good for: Local cuisine
Dining options: Lunch Spot, Dinner, After-hours
Restaurant details
Good for: Local cuisine
Dining options: Lunch Spot, Dinner, After-hours
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Gilbert, Arizona
2 reviews
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 20 May 2013 NEW

This is one of our favorite Santa Barbara Restaurants. They have a great selections of crab and shellfish.

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San Antonio, Texas
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 12 May 2013

I live eating at this restaurant. Sit outside and enjoy the scenery. I had the shrimp pasta. Very good!

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Portland Oregon
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25 reviews 25 reviews
16 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 13 cities Reviews in 13 cities
7 helpful votes 7 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 8 May 2013

During a road trip up highway one through California we stopped in Santa Barbara for a break. We walked out to the end of the pier on the waterfront and found the Santa Barbara Shellfish Company. We had heard they had great chowder and we weren't disappointed. We sat outside on the pier and visited with the cruise ship folks... More

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Chico, California
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6 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 4 cities Reviews in 4 cities
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 7 May 2013

This place had some of the best seafood I ever ate! It was fresh and well prepared. I had lobster with Cesar salad. Well seasoned and delicious. My husband had lobster pasta that he devoured. The atmosphere was quiet, great view of the ocean, and great music.

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Fountain Hills, Arizona
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 6 May 2013

Shared a huge Dungeness crab with side salads which was wonderful. But I sitting at the bar & watching the chef I was in awe over other items wanting to sample more. Service was great. Price in line with line with locale.

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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 4 May 2013 via mobile

Sunny day is very commom to Santa Barbara, then this restaurant is a perfect choice!!! Excellent food!!! However, need to wait a little, nothing problem as the restaurant is situated at the Stearms Wharf, then very nice time to wait to eat a very good seafood.

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Santa Barbara, California
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 2 May 2013

The food is very good, but I've been spoiled by a lifetime of the superior Florida Gulf seafood. Still, this is a great experience and it doesn't get any fresher. The prices are reasonable for Santa Barbara

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Morristown, New Jersey
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 18 April 2013

We checked onto hotel and went for a walk on the wharf to the shellfish company (which hotel recommended for lunch). Enjoyed a nice cold beer and meal right at the 'bar'. Waiter was great, helped us pick our meals. Limited seating so don't wait til you're starving, you'll have to wait for a seat here.

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Portland Oregon
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2 of 5 stars Reviewed 13 April 2013

We walked down early to make sure we did not have a long wait at this small restaurant and we got right in at 11am. My husband ordered a shrimp cocktail and he was very disappointed in the quality. I ordered a lobster taco and hardly found any lobster in the dish and it cost close to $20. Very disappointing... More

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Scottsdale, Arizona
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 11 April 2013

Our walk down Stearns Wharf was rewarded by a quick, but delicious meal from the Shellfish Co that is located right at the end of the wharf. Service was quick and the views of the harbor were amazing. I had the Shrimp Tacos, which were excellent. Recommended for great food in a simple, but enjoyable atmosphere.

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