We selected this place to check out the sea food dishes. We ordered 2 dinner Courses: Ahi and Seabass alone w coleslaw, clam chowder, fried and house green salads w an additional of oyster shooter. The best taste to us was the clam chowder soup. It was not too filling taste and it's just right w rich delicious chowder taste. Ahi was coated w yellow and black sesames. Some how the sesame was not strong enough for me to taste it and it was not really had a good combo taste. The Ahi was soft inside and the coated sesame was hard but not really match taste. For the sea bass it was a bit worst. All I could taste was the burn coating outside. It's a bit waste of the seabass. We did not really like the taste of both main dishes. The cold slaw was not that bad. Overalls, I would give a 3 stars because it has a bar and it's really loud here. read more

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Delicious food, great price, pretty view, great ambience! This place is a great fun restaurant for classic seafood. read more

This was the 1st time visiting the Santa Barbara location. Restaurant was pretty crowded on a Saturday afternoon. Our waiter, Brendon and the blonde girl helping him, were pretty on the ball considering 4 tables in our area were seated one after the other. Our food came out pretty quickly, and was delicious - we ordered the ahi poke salad and the scampi pasta. Our iced tea was fresh & they were pretty good about keeping them filled. Definitely met our expectations..... read more

I received notice that I was on the waiting list for this restaurant in California. I live in Texas. When I attempted to call them, I received an answering machine. I left a note telling them that I had not made a reservation. It was concerned that someone had attempted to use my, credit card, etc. I asked for a callback. I received nothing. read more

Popped in at the recommendation of Simon at the Cheshire Cat and was not disappointed. Gorgeous view from hightop seats at the bar. New England Clam Chowder (and I live on Cape Cod!!) with Halibut Fish and Chips!!!!! Nice selection on draft, Margaritas can't be beat. Amazingly fresh and delicious. GO!! You can thank me later. PS next day while visting in Montecito Brophy Bros was recommendation again. read more

The clam chowder is delicious! Raw oysters are very good as well. The restaurant is on the second floor and its all open and over looks the Santa Barbara Harbor. The restaurant is very fishermen seafood vibe. Definitely recommend if youre getting seafood in Santa Barbara. read more

This was my grandmother's favorite place to eat when we would visit Santa Barbara. We went back to Brophy Bros to celebrate my mothers birthday and it did not disappoint. The food, service, and views were all excellent! Just as I remember it from 20+ years ago. This will definitely be a go-to each time we visit SB. read more

The clam chowder was bomb! We also had sea bass and seafood pasta. A beautiful view during dinner too. We had to sit downstairs outside the restaurant because of the Corona, but it was late, we had a quiet view of the marina all to ourselves, romantic and delicious:) read more

Brophy Bros - The marina view and Seafood Pasta ;) - Seafood Near Me - Santa Barbara, California

I've been here few times in the past but only ordered from the right side of the menu which is fresh fish of the day. I've had the halibut, mahi mahi, and swordfish which were all pretty good but not mindblowing. This time I decided to try items from the left side of the menu and ordered their spicy bloody Mary, cioppino, and garlic baked clams. These were all excellent. I couldn't get enough of the garlic baked clams. I don't normally eat clams but the sauce on these were amazing. I scraped off every bit of sauce and put it on my bread. The spicy blood Mary is also excellent with a pretty nice kick. Gave me a pretty good buzz without sacrificing on flavor. And of course, make sure to get the clam chowder if you are here for the first time. The wait here is about the only bad thing because it's usually about 30-45 minute wait on weekends. I got lucky this time because I went on a Monday. It was still about 95% packed. If you can manage to get a seat on the deck, you get a really nice view of the harbor. Service has always been pretty good here. read more

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Amazing food! never thought I would enjoy eating Oysters the way they prepare them. I would definitely go again soon. It's the best place I've been too in a while totally recommend the chowder and the oysters. read more

Brophy Bros - Prepared Oysters - Seafood Near Me - Santa Barbara, California

Service 5 Ambience 5 Location 10! But the food really let's this place down. Out of 6 things we ordered only the calamari and salmon salad stood out. I went here for local sustainable seafood. read more

Had to wait a bit to be seated. The food was good. The service was good. Enough social distancing. The restaurant was a bit loud but I thought it was like that before. read more

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When asked where can I get the combo of scenery for lunch by the water, dining with locals, good seafood and no white table cloth in Santa Barbara..... I got several recommendations (including my Uber driver) that I needed to go to Brophy Bros. The +2000 Yelp reviews sealed the deal too! Settings: small quaint upper level resturant which sits in the Santa Barbara Harbor. Very very rustic with a narrow deck with tables and bar overlooking the harbor with open windows. Resturant is small, so expect a wait but seems to turn tables pretty quickly. Food: Started with steam shrimp which is served w/ cocktail sauce and a lump of horseradish with the sauce. As an east coast it's been awhile since I've had good steamed shrimp. The shrimp were fresh, sizable and well seasoned. Definitely a starter I recommend. For my actual lunch I took a different turn. I had a shark sandwich. Coming from a area where cod and tilapia (neither I care for) is commonly offered in many restaurants, I thought I would try the shark. I would give the sandwich 3 1/2 stars. It was grilled, fresh (which I liked) but lacked seasoning but all in all not a bad sandwich. Sides slaws and fries. I would definitely go back to try other dishes including another round of the steam shrimp. read more

Brophy Bros - Shark sandwich side view - Seafood Near Me - Santa Barbara, California

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Clam chowder bread fresh fish good beer great views great staff what more could one ask for

As a Santa Barbara native I can attest that this is a true locals spot - eat some fish and chips and watch the uni catch roll by on the pier. Definitely sit on the balcony if you are in a small group- balcony tables are mostly for two. Anything in this area is obviously touting harbor views and amazing location. The food is solid, classic beach fare like clam chowder, oysters, shrimp cocktail etc. read more

Solid lunch/dinner spot. Waited for 90 minutes on a Saturday which was expected since it was Mother's Day weekend. Staff was incredibly nice and attentive! I got the burger which I ordered medium but received well done. Still good though! The calamari was pretty great and so was the fried shrimp, clam chowder was tasty too!! read more

Brophy Bros - Brophy Burger - Seafood Near Me - Santa Barbara, California

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THE best fish and chips I have EVER eaten. Yum!!!

My family has been coming here for over 20 years! The food is always delicious and the service is amazing! There is usually a wait time for tables (45-90 min), but the food is 100% worth it. You can walk the breakwater and watch the boats come in and out of the harbor while you wait. The Cioppino is AMAZING! the seafood is always fresh and cooked perfectly! read more

Brophy Bros - Cioppino - Seafood Near Me - Santa Barbara, California

Probably the best place in the area. A great find. Excellent food and great service. Spectacular views. I recommend a seat at the bar that overlooks the marina and beautiful coastal mountains. read more

Brophy Bros - Not the best shot. But you get the idea - Seafood Near Me - Santa Barbara, California

The best seafood ai have ever eaten in CA. We have had the shrimp cocktail, ceviche, mussels, shrimp Louis salad, and fish and chips. It was all amazing. The Bloody Mary was spicy but yummy and the wines are spectacular, which makes sense since it's near all of the central coast wineries. We took my mom to Solvang for a few days just to eat at Brophy Bros. read more

Heard that Brophy Bros was a classic SB spot but that it would get packed quickly, so we head over 15 mins before they opened to stand in line and were able to be seated in the first wave. This is one of those casual, no-fuss seafood restaurants where it's a bit noisy but the atmosphere is laid back. Because it was the first time we were there, I decided to split a hot and cold seafood combo with a friend to get a sample of a number of things. Hot combo is $18.25 vs cold combo $17.75. Both were good, but I ended up liking the hot combo more. While the ceviche, raw oysters and clams on the cold combo was good, there was a huge amount of salad that didn't have much dressing on it. The cold shrimp were good, but hard to peel. The fried calamari and clam chowder were both okay (chowder was on the saltier side). Another friend ordered the Dungeness crab platter, but was disappointed with how little crab there was in comparison to the amount of salad. Oyster shooters are standard price ($3.50). This probably wouldn't be on the top of my list of places to eat at in Santa Barbara, but I certainly wouldn't be against coming here again with friends. read more

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Went here just for the oyster shooter. It was awesome. The oysters were huge. The bartender was funny. If you are really rebellious and like some fire, try it with the ghost pepper vodka they have - I dare you. Make sure you stand at the bar, overlooking the beautiful views of the Pacific while taking this shot. And don't mess up when you take it - get er done in one! read more

Just woke up and decided to drop by because this place was right across from where me and my girlfriends were staying at. Was seated outside and had a terrific view of the water. Our waitress was really nice and introduced her favorites on the menu. Overall the food was standard, not spectacular, just standard. While we waited the seagulls kept us company but we were told not to repay them back in food. I'd say it was a nice place to chill with fresh seafood. The lasting impression was made by the shrimp shooter. Its like a shot glass with cocktail sauce and a piece of shrimp or oyster depending on what you order. It was A M A Z I N G G G... I think it'll be the closest I'll ever get to knowing how Peter Parker felt when he first transformed into the Spiderman. My friend described the feeling after you take it as, "heightened senses"... I cannot agree more... haha. You literally SEE clearer, HEAR better, BREATH deeper... That shot definitely woke us up. A Must Try! I'd definitely come back for the shooters, not so much the seafood. check out my pictures : ) read more

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We were in Santa Barbara and a friend told us that we had to eat here. We looked for it with Yelp and gave it a try. Some things that are a must: 1) Bloody Mary. It really is great but get it at the bar downstairs. They were better than the ones upstairs in the main restaurant. 2) the clam chowder. SO GOOD! One thing to avoid: You might think a table outside with a view of the bay is a great idea. You realize quickly that it isn't so great when you realize the tiny path along the outside between the restaurant and the tables you are sitting at can be used by people waiting for their tables. So you have a tiny path that has waiters and waitresses now tinier because people are standing drinking right there. You can literally rub elbows with asses because they are right there. There goes the romantic dinner you were hoping for. I guess locals know this. I wish I had. But other than this small issue,The food was great. The service was fast. We would come back and sit INSIDE :) read more

Brophy Bros - View at dinner - Seafood Near Me - Santa Barbara, California

Whew! Sat down to a barstool and enjoyed the heck out my lunch with the bros! Prompt with the drink order and some very warm delicious bread. Watched the guys cook up some great clams, oysters, mussels, cioppino, etc from some hot plates in the bar. I was getting a full view of very fresh offerings. However.. I decided on the seafood pasta with shrimp and bay scallops. Did regret it? Not in the least! Excellent flavors-quite a bit for lunch however. The ONLY error was they way over dressed and over seasoned the salad. One bite and I knew it was too too much. Ease up on that and I would have given lunch a ten:) Loved the view, vibe and expediousy of the staff. Highly recommend. read more

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I'd give this place a 3.5. It wasn't amazing but it was good. First of all, if you sit outside the view is amazing. If you're in Santa Barbara you might as well enjoy the view at all times. It is a little difficult because they allow people to stand around the bar outside but that means they're extremely close to the outside tables. A little intrusive actually. The service was good. No complaints there. The upstairs full restaurant is not that big so you may have to wait for a table. We waited for about 25 minutes so not too bad. Some of the food was considerably better than some other food. The fish and chips were good but nothing to brag about, even though it's one of their most popular dishes. The salmon salad was really good. To me, it's a must have at this place. We also got the fried fish as an appetizer and that's a total pass. Just not worth it. This place is reasonably priced and they give you bread as an appetizer. The drinks were strong and not overpriced. I would go here again but I would be careful about what I order. read more

Brophy Bros - Fish and chips - Seafood Near Me - Santa Barbara, California

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This location is very small, food is good and service was great. The problem I have is that they allow standing for the bar area on the outside area where they have tables , and that area is just big enough for a table for 2 and walk area. So while your eating you have people standing around you standing at the bar with their butt in your face while your trying to eat. There just not enough room. read more

Great views and food is good but not a go to place to eat other than it's location. The patio is also very tight seating

Some of the best seafood I've had. Ordered the fish and chips that were hot and crispy, but not soggy. Oysters are delicious as well. Everything was well priced. Definitely recommend for those visiting in the area. read more

Great clam chowder. Friendly service. Wonderful views. We always visit Brophy's when in Santa Barbara! read more

Great place to eat and drink. The atmosphere and ambiance were great! Highly recommend it. Will be coming back!

Good seafood and location is right on the water. It's a bit of a wait so be sure to book a reservation or put your name on the Yelp waitlist before you arrive. Reasonably priced for high quality seafood read more

10/10- food, service and ambiance was perfect. The margarita was delicious, the chowder was scrumptious, and the outside seating on the deck made for a perfect late afternoon lunch date. I got the halibut for my main course and it was light, fresh, and tasty. Would definitely return to Brophy Bros. Great food and amazing overall experience! read more

Clam chowder is delicious. I have no idea if it's nutritional But for a splurge it's worth it read more

We can't pass by Brophy Bros for our anniversary dinner. This was our 40th and as good as ever! Always hands down, the best fish and chips year after year without fail. The fish is fresh and always fried to perfection. Great batter, light and crispy. We had the battered shrimp too and also perfect! Great service. We always feel welcome and cared for. Love you Brophy Bros. See you next year! Btw we have the same experience at the Ventura location. Always the best! read more

Great place for Happy Hour! Seating is limited but is worth the wait. The view is amazing and their cocktail list is extensive. Perfect place to bring your loved ones for a memorable evening. The bread is delicious and their seafood is as fresh as can be. Highly recommend this location. read more

This was our 2nd visit to Santa Barbara. Our hotel Avania, was nice, newly renovated. We asked about restaurants for dinner and the young lady suggested Longboards on the pier. We walked there, but there was no one there hardly. It seemed even tho it was a Thurs night, no one was there. So we left. We walked to Brophy Bros. We had been here our last time. It was awesome then and it was fantastic now! We had a 45 minute wait, worth it! Wonderful people beautiful views. The clam chowder off the hook, and the shrimp cocktail was gorgeous and delicious. Loved the seafood pasta. We rolled out of there! Fabulous place, don't miss this one! It will be our go to place every visit to Santa Barbara. Thanks for being on point Brophy Bros! read more

I ordered the baked garlic clam,a local favorite. It wasn't a large variety;it was somewhat smaller and stuffed with breadcrumbs and topped with a small piece of bacon. They give you six clams which is more like an appetizer. I regret not ordering the fish&chips or the traditional steamed clams. They provide sourdough bread and butter which was The restaurant was packed and the line for a table was getting longer and longer. It is located on the marina where you can see many sailboats. It is a picturesque view as you eat your meal. read more

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Food was so sub par. Only thing good about it was the view. We had limited options because of COVID but honestly I'd rather spend my money elsewhere next Time. We ordered the mussels, shrimp cocktail, oysters, swordfish and fish and chips. The only thing worth getting again was gosh and chips but that's standard and you know what you're going to get. read more

Great ambience right over the water. Reasonable wait times. Excellent wait staff. Delicious fresh fish dishes --sea bass is amazing. I love coming to restaurants like this. It's not upmarket but you know the local fishermen's wives come here while waiting for their fellas to come home. My picks: - calamari - sea bass along with clam chowder - Stella read more