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“Just great seafood”

Santa Barbara Shellfish Company
Ranked #23 of 532 Restaurants in Santa Barbara
Cuisines: Seafood
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Good for: Local cuisine
Dining options: Breakfast, Late Night, Dinner, Lunch, Reservations
Reviewed August 22, 2016 via mobile

Always my favorite place for fresh seafood when I visit Santa Barbara! End of the wharf, beautiful day and a big bowl of clam chowder!! Great food in a great location, but watch out for the seagulls😃

Date of visit: August 2016
Thank Jill R
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justine b, Guest Relations Manager at Santa Barbara Shellfish Company, responded to this reviewResponded August 25, 2016

We are so happy to hear you come and see us when town!

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Reviewed August 22, 2016

I should have peeked inside to see that it was only counter seating available inside. Outside, there are only 4 tables. The food was average. If I came back here, I'd definitely wait for an outside table.

Date of visit: August 2016
Thank Wendy L
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Reviewed August 22, 2016 via mobile

We had dinner here and sat outside to watch the sunset. Food was great!! Not a big or fancy place, but charming. The clam chowder was amazing! Our waiter, Pete, was so helpful and friendly. Had great recommendations for us. Get the shrimp and scallop pasta....and ask for the creamier version...YUM! We will go again!!

Date of visit: August 2016
Thank Bebo72
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justine b, Guest Relations Manager at Santa Barbara Shellfish Company, responded to this reviewResponded August 25, 2016

We are pleased to hear Pete provided you great service and recommendations!

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Reviewed August 19, 2016

At the end of the pier you'll find a SB Shellfish Co. The place is small so find a table outside. I ordered the rock crab and a pint, it was very tasty. My wife had a half of lobster and according to her, it was pure heaven! On the outside it's quite windy so come prepared.

Date of visit: August 2016
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justine b, Guest Relations Manager at Santa Barbara Shellfish Company, responded to this reviewResponded August 25, 2016

We are happy to hear you enjoyed your meal with us and great recommendation to order from our walk up window and eat at the picnic tables.

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Reviewed August 17, 2016

Hi guys, I have had lunch at the Shellfish company during our one day stay in Santa Barbara. I have never seen in my life a restaurant like this. You can sign your name outside and choose if you want to stay in or out. In the meantime you can relax on the Stearn Wharf (lovely pier). We asked to stay in because inside you can see all the people preparing the crabs and lobsters. You can choose from 2 different types of lobster Maine Lobster and Spiny ones...it is difficult for me to explain how this place is fantastic on both food and atmosphere...definitely advised!!Go there and enjoyyyy!!

Date of visit: October 2015
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Thank FabriGra
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justine b, Guest Relations Manager at Santa Barbara Shellfish Company, responded to this reviewResponded August 18, 2016

We appreciate your kind words and are so happy to hear you had such a fabulous visit with us!

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