Maissah Amin

This place is the real deal. If you want fresh, locally-sourced Santa Barbara seafood in an idyllic setting, this is the spot! Incredible and friendly service. Beautiful ocean views from the patio. And absolutely delicious seafood! Shout out to our server Dominic for the hospitality, he was so kind and gracious and really made our experience. Everything was insanely delicious. Cannot recommend enough

Val T

I love this place. I’ve been twice now. And I’m sure if I’m ever in Santa Barbara again so passing by, I’m stopping here again. Expect a wait if you’re going a peak times, they get busy! Food - their clam chowder is so good. Lots clams, lots of flavor. I always ask for extra crackers and they’re also to gracious and kind with giving them. Last time I went I had a cup there and ordered a bowl to go to enjoy at home later on. Lobster roll is my favorite here. Probably the best I’ve had on the west coast. I prefer a squeeze of lemon on mine for an extra fresh kick but it’s still good on its own. Buttery roll. Capers. Chives. Not too creamy. It’s great! Cole slaw is really good, I love that they add pineapple to theirs. And I’ll never say no to onion rings. All their other dishes are good too. Go with some friends so you can order and try different things! (the place isn’t really suitable for large parties though) Service - soooo nice! Legit everyone (both times I’ve been) is nice. Great service. Fast service. Sitting at the bar top is fun because you get to see the cooks do their thing. We watched one guy have 4 pans of pastas going and it was awesome to watch the action. Parking - there’s street parking and garages before the pier. But we just go onto the pier and pay for that parking. Driving on the wooden planks is a bit trippy but it’s closer and easy. Both times, didn’t have an issue finding parking on the pier though.

+3

Dan Lam

Take my Wife to visit Santa Barbara pier and we ate lunch @ Shellfish zc Company. They seated us outside pretty quickly for 2. It has a gorgeous view of the water. Recommend to bring a jacket. It is a little breezy. We order some local seafood bread bowl. It was perfect for 2. It has a little bit of everything from muscle, shrimp, scallop, crab, and claims. The sauce was perfect with the seafood and the bread. As for beer, we ordered the Santa Barbara Blonde. We both enjoy the atmosphere and the food came out pretty quickly. Definitely will be back. Here are some pictures. You can drive onto the pier. Free parking for the first 90 minutes.

+7

Cheryl Hu

Our friends highly recommended Shellfish Santa Barbara Company, and it definitely lived up to the hype! This place has some amazing seafood, including special treats like uni and box crab. We had a wonderful experience, enjoying delicious food with a fantastic backdrop of the boats, the beautiful Santa Barbara beach, and the mountains. Our server was also great, adding to the overall enjoyment. It's a must-visit if you're a seafood lover!

+13

Rohan Kamath

Santa Barbara Shellfish Company – Stearns Wharf Fresh seafood with unbeatable ocean and mountain views — sit outside if you can for the full pier experience. The September sun, breeze, sailboats, and even a dog paddleboarding with gymnast-level balance made it unforgettable. I skipped the lobster roll and went with the lobster pasta on the staff’s recommendation, and it was easily one of the best seafood pastas I’ve ever had. Generous lobster chunks, buttery linguine with a citrusy kick, and sourdough bread to mop it all up. The onion rings were big, crispy, and came with a tangy horseradish dip. Around us, other diners were digging into bread bowls, coconut shrimp, clams, oysters, and even uni (sea urchin) — so there’s plenty to explore if you come with a group and want to share. Prices are what you’d expect for a tourist spot, but reasonable for the quality, freshness, and location. Don’t miss the lobster pasta — 5/5 stars.

+1

Norma Parkhill

We ate here twice—once for lunch and once for dinner—and both times had excellent service from Fernanda, Fernando, and Morgan. We tried a variety of dishes and highly recommend the ceviche, clam chowder, blue crab, and oysters. Outdoor seating is lovely, especially along the railing with the great views. The check-in process involves writing your name on a sheet of paper, which works, but we noticed several people seemed confused by it. Be sure to specify your seating preference (e.g., “outside, railing”) when you sign in. Overall, we loved our experiences here and really appreciated the service and quality of the dishes. We hope to return!

SamSarah Kim

We added this to our list of places to visit in Santa Barbara because of the already extensive reviews available. It did not disappoint! We walked Stearns Wharf and it was such a nice day out it was worth the trek. Driving and parking on the wharf seemed stressful to us but there were visitors managing it. There is a dine-in restaurant option but when we saw there were outdoor pick-up counters, we opted for the outdoor route. There was a bit of a wait when we were there for a late lunch but the wait time allowed us to split up to grab a seat too. We would highly recommend the "Fried Calamari, Oysters, Shrimp, and Scallops" plate - delicious variety!!

K M

The lobster roll was absolutely delicious—so fresh and flavorful, it felt like tasting the sea. The fried calamari, shrimp, oysters, and scallops were all cooked to perfection and incredibly tasty. To top it off, the stunning view of the sea and beach made the whole dining experience unforgettable

Breana McGowan

It’s the true seafood experience you want, pricey but worth it. Uni comes live. Plenty of options to get your preferred method of fish, crab, lobster, oysters, etc. Only 1 abalone option but at least it’s an option. This place is pretty popular and at the end of the pier so you can try to park on it or park off the pier and enjoy a nice walk or bike ride to it. Some beer and wine with 1 cider option.

+6

Jannicke Tran

The food was great but I wish I could get the whole crab 🦀 because I paid 80$ for it. The body was empty so I could only eat the legs. I’m Asian and we love the whole crab. It was delicious and had a sweetness in it. The 6 pieces of sea urchin and raw scallops were fine. The lobster taco was also delicious but not so much taste. With a little bit salt and sauce it became much better. Chris was fabulous and asked us many times if we needed anything. He also explained everything and we were happy to sit there. It was also very cold to sit outside. We paid 225$ in total

thaoquan

This place is a gem right on the pier. You can’t beat the setting—ocean views, the sound of the waves, and the smell of the grill in the air. It’s casual, but the food is anything but ordinary. I had the cioppino, and everything was cooked perfectly— well-seasoned, and full of flavor. The lobster roll was another standout: buttery, generous on the lobster, and hit the spot. Service was quick and friendly. It’s the kind of place where the quality speaks for itself—no frills, just really solid seafood done right. Perfect spot for a laid-back lunch or sunset dinner with views.

+1

Man this place is so good and has a lot of\ntourists. You can order on the outside as you're walking towards the end of the wharf you'll see a window on the outside. The service is great and the am…

Very good.好吃极了 食材新鲜 龙虾和海胆及鲍鱼都特别大。味道很鲜美，连意面都特别好吃，推荐 虾和贝柱意面，酸的 。厨房就在眼前 所有食物都现场烹饪，太好吃。各种酒类 分量很足，昨天是值得纪念的一天，心情好 竟然在这喝多了。下次还会来

Elvin was wonderful and the lobster was fabulous. The service is such amazing . Clam chowder is worth to try . 5 stars for me

Elvin was wonderful and the lobster was fabulous. The service is such amazing . Clam chowder is worth to try . 5 stars for me

Elvin was wonderful and the lobster was fabulous. The service is such amazing . Clam chowder is worth to try . 5 stars for me

The food was great !! I got the lobster roll and I got full !! The service was A1 very friendly !! Everything was so good and came out on time!! The view is amazing. This was my first time tryi…

The food was great !! I got the lobster roll and I got full !! The service was A1 very friendly !! Everything was so good and came out on time!! The view is amazing. This was my first time trying l…

The food was great !! I got the lobster roll and I got full !! The service was A1 very friendly !! Everything was so good and came out on time!! The view is amazing. This was my first time trying …

Great spot to take small or large groups. Lunch with picturesque ocean views. Able to dine in or grab take out and sit at long tables on the wharf. The seafood was fresh and delicious. There are sh…

Great place for fresh seafood cooked any way you would like but they do a great job their way! Sitting outside over the water what a sight!! Service is great!

Ok so the lobster roll is pricey but worth it. it is full of lobster and not a bunch of filler stuff like celery and mayo. Really tasty. The clam chowder had a lot of clams and was super tasty also. …

Ok so the lobster roll is pricey but worth it. it is full of lobster and not a bunch of filler stuff like celery and mayo. Really tasty. The clam chowder had a lot of clams and was super ta…

Ok so the lobster roll is pricey but worth it. it is full of lobster and not a bunch of filler stuff like celery and mayo. Really tasty. The clam chowder had a lot of clams and was super tasty al…

Ok so the lobster roll is pricey but worth it. it is full of lobster and not a bunch of filler stuff like celery and mayo. Really tasty. The clam chowder had a lot of clams and was super tasty also…

Great seafood restaurant on the pier. We ate here twice and both times the food was excellent. Had to wait a short time for a table but that is a good thing.

great seafood restaurant on the pier. We ate here twice and both times the food was excellent. Had to wait a short time for a table but that is a good thing.

great seafood restaurant on the pier. We ate here twice and both times the food was excellent. Had to wait a short time for a table but that is a good thing.

Great seafood restaurant on the pier. We ate here twice and both times the food was excellent. Had to wait a short time for a table but that is a good thing.

We arrived at 5.30pm, which is a strange time for a meal but nevertheless the restaurant was packed and there were lots of people still waiting to be seated. Don't look for a hostess - instead the…

Santa Barbara Shellfish Company gave us one of the best seafood meals of the entire trip. Fresh, flavorful dishes served right on the pier, with a breathtaking view of the water. We shared a perfec…

This is the kind of place we look for when traveling. Incredible, fresh, simply prepared local food. The restaurant is super casual and crowded. You’ll probably have to wait. And it’s expensive …

A hole in the wall, at the far end of a long wharf, but wow! The service was great. The kitchen is superb. It's spendy, and there's no decor save for tanks of live shellfish along the wall, but thi…

Spot on brilliant authentic seafood restaurant on the pier cool attentive staff great food good wine all good Family of four

Fresh seafood offered according to what is in season. Been coming here for years. Had been to other places in the area but had to come back for box crab. It is not available on too many other resta…

Navita B

Walk up and right your name on the clipboard. It goes much faster than you think. We went on a Sunday for lunch and there were 13 parties in front of us (if I counted correctly, might have been 14). It took about 20mins for our name to be called. Food was good and atmosphere was what you would expect. Nothing was “extraordinary” where I would rate it high to come again. It was priced pretty high but it’s California after all and we are ordering fresh seafood items, so it’s kinda justified. Also parking is free for the first 90mins on the pier. You can also find street parking as well that is 90mins free.

+14

Spencer Jin

I paid over $40 for a single sea urchin — definitely pricey, but it was extremely fresh. It was still moving when they brought it out. The scallop underneath was a bit too salty for me and kind of covered the natural sweetness of the uni, but overall it was still really tasty.

Marie Moreau

It's, a cute, quaint little place with ocean views. It has indoor and outdoor sitting. Little hooks for your purse which I think is a nice touch. Alfonso sat us down quickly, gave us a menu. Excellent service. The lobster roll was OK not necessarily for my taste buds. I prefer warm lobster rolls with lightly toasted sweet buttered bread some chives easy on the mayo. These were cold. However, the onion rings were perfect. The uni is delicious. Thank you we will be back.

+1

Enjoyed brunch outside on a sunny day, friendly service and just a beautiful view of the water. The menu was a little frustrating, limited to just a few items and though it was all delicious and nice…

Enjoyed brunch outside on a sunny day, friendly service and just a beautiful view of the water. The menu was a little frustrating, limited to just a few items and though it was all delicious and ni…

Enjoyed brunch outside on a sunny day, friendly service and just a beautiful view of the water. The menu was a little frustrating, limited to just a few items and though it was all delicious and ni…

Enjoyed brunch outside on a sunny day, friendly service and just a beautiful view of the water. The menu was a little frustrating, limited to just a few items and though it was all delicious and ni…

Enjoyed brunch outside on a sunny day, friendly service and just a beautiful view of the water. The menu was a little frustrating, limited to just a few items and though it was all delicious and ni…

Was a perfect sunny date to sit out on the Wharf. We were her at 12:30 on a Wednesday. They weren't busy..., only waited about 10 mins. \nOur waitress was very sweet and engaging. \nWe had the Lobs…

This was me and my friend's last food spot before leaving Santa Barbara, so I knew I had to get something with Santa Barbara uni. \n\nI ended up ordered the shrimp and Scallop Pasta and added the u…

Place was pretty bomb! Got the lobster pasta, lobster roll, shrimp taco, and the oyster rock.. pretty tasty

Place was pretty bomb! Got the lobster pasta, lobster roll, shrimp taco, and the oyster rock.. pretty tasty

Santa Barbara Shellfish Company is one of those spots that just sticks with you.\n\nWe ordered the lobster roll, fresh uni, and a side of onion rings -- and honestly, every single bite was memorabl…

The wait takes about 40 mins but the waiter and waitress are very attentive! Food is fresh and delicious. Pet friendly as well :)

Very fast and friendly service. Great views. The food was good. The staff were very accommodating. The menu has a large selection and they have fresh crab and oysters.

Very fast and friendly service. Great views. The food was good. The staff were very accommodating. The menu has a large selection and they have fresh crab and oysters.

Very fast and friendly service. Great views. The food was good. The staff were very accommodating. The menu has a large selection and they have fresh crab and oysters.

We had the lobster roll and seafood platter and they were pretty good, always fun sitting by the ocean and trying new places.

Solid seafood restaurant with great view They have unique seafood options especially the daily specials. Make sure to order boiled crab or sea urchins if they have them. Also the abalone - which y…

Solid seafood restaurant with great view They have unique seafood options especially the daily specials. Make sure to order boiled crab or sea urchins if they have them. Also the abalone - which y…

The lobster roll was delicious! Best we have tasted in a long time. Very fresh with a great buttery bread. Also the cole slaw was really good. We ordered at the window and sat on the picnic tables …

Aside from the great view from the restaurant on the pier, the food was overpriced and not good. We also visited Santa Barbara Seafood Market and prices were much more reasonable there. Seafood was fresher. We got the Uni at SB Shellfish and the Uni was much smaller and was not creamy at all, and the scalloped that it was on had a fishy taste to it.

Felt like ‘fish’ so I ordered the cioppino and I didn’t want pasta (with a little fish) or chowder (too rich sometimes). Dish came out and had a cute presentation, had a little kick to it (good), bu…

Felt like ‘fish’ so I ordered the cioppino and I didn’t want pasta (with a little fish) or chowder (too rich sometimes). Dish came out and had a cute presentation, had a little kick to it (good)…

Felt like ‘fish’ so I ordered the cioppino and I didn’t want pasta (with a little fish) or chowder (too rich sometimes). Dish came out and had a cute presentation, had a little kick to it (good), …

H K

This place is located at the very end of the Santa Barbara Pier, and honestly, the atmosphere is amazing. When you sit on the patio, it truly feels like you’re in the middle of the ocean. There are fewer people around, the ocean breeze is everywhere, the air is cool and refreshing — it’s a very unique and beautiful experience. Atmosphere-wise, it’s a 10/10. But the food… I honestly don’t understand what happened. Usually, at restaurants like this — especially when you’re surrounded by seafood on all sides — you expect the dishes to taste incredibly fresh. That’s the whole point of going to a place literally located on a pier. We ordered the clam chowder, a seafood bread bowl, a fried calamari sandwich with onion rings, and drinks. The clam chowder was actually really good. Creamy, flavorful, comforting — we were excited and thought the rest of the food would be just as great. And honestly, maybe it was a mistake that they brought the chowder first because it set our expectations high… and everything that came after was a complete disappointment. The seafood bread bowl was basically a bowl of bread filled with sauce — a strong tomato sauce that completely overpowered everything inside. I could taste the bread. I could taste the sauce. But the seafood? Nothing. I could see the mussels, the scallops, the crab pieces, the clams — but they had zero flavor. Absolutely none. It felt like eating bread soaked in tomato sauce, with seafood that tasted like nothing at all. The calamari sandwich was the same story. The fried coating was nice, the bread tasted like bread, but the calamari itself had no flavor whatsoever. Chewy like resin, absolutely no seafood taste. The onion rings were okay, but that didn’t save the dish. It was so strange and honestly disappointing. We came there wanting to enjoy fresh, flavorful seafood — especially in a place located on the ocean — but we couldn’t find any actual seafood flavor in the dishes except for the clam chowder. I wish the experience were different. I wish the clam chowder came last so we could leave with at least one good impression. But unfortunately, everything after it was bland, sauce-heavy, and missing the fresh taste you expect from a seafood restaurant on a pier. Atmosphere? Wonderful. Food (except the chowder)? Unfortunately, a big disappointment.

+1

Terrible service, ordered a coke waited for a lifetime and got none, and the waiter's attitude was the worst I ever experienced

Terrible service, ordered a coke waited for a lifetime and got none, and the waiter's attitude was the worst I ever experienced