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“Awesome Fresh 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: Lunch, Late Night, Breakfast, Dinner, Reservations
Reviewed September 8, 2016 via mobile

First of all you are eating in a small restaurant on a wharf. Having said that the atmosphere is great and the food even better! You can come and watch the sunset having a nice bear and one of the crab or lobster plates.

Date of visit: September 2016
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Reviewed September 7, 2016 via mobile

I'm from Louisiana and let me tell yo that we have amazing food. However, this place was amazing. All the seafood had great flavor. The chowder was to die for and it was a "side." The ceviche was so simple yet full of flavor. We splurged on a California spider crab and it was worth EVERY penny.

Date of visit: September 2016
Thank Jeanette C
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Reviewed September 5, 2016

Fun little restaurant, friendly staff with great views on the pier. A bit of a wait, but not too bad and you can order drinks and apps while you wait. You can also order from the window on the side and eat at the open tables to the left of the restaurant. Snacked on shrimp/scallop ceviche, crab cakes and sea urchin. Never had sea urchin before but heard Santa Barbara is a good source of it so had to try!

Date of visit: August 2016
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Reviewed September 3, 2016 via mobile

One of the worst meals I've ever eaten. The lobster bisque was nothing more than overpriced tomato soup. The crab sandwich & onion rings had zero flavor. Complete disappointment.

Date of visit: September 2016
Thank LWCTX
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Reviewed September 3, 2016

We arrived at 8:30 (closing time was 9pm) but no worries. We found a seat outside and enjoyed the view. I suggest going a bit later to avoid the crowd. The waitress was great and didn't rush us. We split a pound of Alaskan crab legs, a dozen oysters and a mixed green salad. And a few beers. Perfect low key evening.

Date of visit: August 2016
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