We just happened on this little place during a day trip to Santa Barbara. We took a peak inside to view the tank of fresh crabs and ended up sitting down for lunch. This is a no frills place but very clean and has excellent service with a great friendly attitude. Go in and grab a seat a the counter... more

At the end of Stearn's Wharf sits a little "shack" that serves outstanding fresh, local seafood. The crab salad sandwich and steamed crab were great, and the side of coleslaw was very good, too. We enjoyed our lunch so much that we returned the next day for more of the same. Sit outside and enjoy the ocean while you eat,... more

Food is mediocre but get a beer or a glass of wine and sit at a table outside...you may have to get there early. Great place for sunset. more

The first thing you should know is that the same owners run the Fishouse in Santa Barbara. If you visit the Shellfish Company webpage to check out the menu, beware that the "gallery" has photos of the Fishouse restaurant. The Santa Barbara Shellfish Company is located on the end of Stearns Wharf. If you drive a car, parking is for... more

If you're looking for a great casual seafood place, this is for you. This restaurant isocated at the end of the Santa Barbara pier. The food was fabulous and reasonable. Great shrimp ceviche and California spiny lobster. more

My wife and I consider this place to be one of the best. Service was very friendly, fast, and excellent food. A very small place but outstanding. 100 percent better than the Harbor where service is so bad you won't want to eat there. more