Having lived close to the beach for most of my life, and having visiting many piers for food, I…read moregive my honest review. SBSC does not accept reservations. Even so, we were seated at our preferred outside table within 30 minutes. It was crowded but the team is efficient. Our table outside had beautiful views. Our server came immediately to ask for drink orders and questions about the menu. She was very kind and made our dining experience excellent. We ordered: 3lb rock crab special $60 as of 8/2926: 5 stars! The crab was sweet and delicious. They serve the crab heads cleaned so if you want the tomale, be sure to mention when ordering. It was a treat to eat seafood at its origin; the taste was exceptional. Lobster pasta: acid forward with a good amount of lobster Dozen Laguna oysters: excellent Lobster bisque: rich and buttery, very good Fried combo: our least fave, ymmv! Kids meals are available. Highly recommend for the ambiance and food quality. The 800m walk to the end of pier is fun with lots of historical tidbits. Happy eating!

Our 4th time here, and Santa Barbara Shellfish Company continues to be a must visit every time…read morewe're in Santa Barbara. Between the great service, incredible ocean views, watching the people dive into the ocean and the consistently delicious food, it's an experience you don't want to miss. This visit, I tried the Laguna oysters. Our server mentioned they're on the saltier side, and they definitely were. My boyfriend loved them, but I personally prefer the smaller, sweeter oysters. It really comes down to personal preference. We also ordered our usual clam chowder, which is hands down one of the best I've had. It's packed with clams, rich, creamy, and full of flavor. We couldn't leave without getting the scallops and uni as well. Always fresh, simple, and always excellent. The combination of fresh seafood, unbeatable waterfront views, and consistently great food is why we keep coming back. Already looking forward to visit number five

Best place to stock up for your freezer. We've ordered here for 25 years and always great quality…read moreand price point. Thank you !

When I walked in past the plastic curtain for the first time I saw the white paper wrapped orders…read moreon the table. They were labeled for some of the great restaurants in town. I thought, if it's good enough for their chefs, it's good enough or me. The fish is excellent, the prices are reasonable and the guys are all very nice and helpful. Remember to bring cash or a check and don't forget to wipe a little olive oil on your hot grill so the fish doesn't stick.

Kanaloa Seafood is an amazing, certified green business. Offering both indoor and outdoor seating,…read morethis little place packs a big punch of healthy and delicious seafood; both dishes to eat there or to go, as well as fresh fish by the pound to take home and prepare on your own! This is my second time here and they have consistently served terrific food. Poke bowls are fantastic, and their seafood tacos are incredible; full of flavor and generous portions of fish. Salads are tasty and healthy. There is a very small parking lot for this place, but overall, I highly recommend going out of your way to try this place My new favorite is the Korean Salmon tacos... soooo gooood.

Tried this spot for the fishwich and honestly--it might be the best fish sandwich I've ever had…read more The fish was perfectly cooked, crispy on the outside and super fresh and flaky inside, and everything just came together really well. I had to wait a bit since there was some issue with the deep fryer, but I'm glad I waited Definitely would recommend if you're a fan of a good fish sandwich.

It was always a dream of mine to "be good at cooking fish", but what I didn't realize was that the…read more(obvious) secret to making great fish every time is starting with top quality seafood! Going to the fish market always felt overwhelming and a trip out of my way, so I didn't make it there very often. Now the seafood of the week is selected for me and packaged in the perfect portion size for my family. Every week we feel like we are eating a restaurant quality meal; its led me well outside my comfort zone in the kitchen, but every meal since we signed up for Get Hooked at the beginning of this year has been a home run. They also send an awesome newsletter with the info on the species of the week, fisherman who caught your fish and recipe links. Honestly planning for and enjoying our fish has become a highlight of our week, and it sure is nice to have something to look forward to these days!

Have been a member for a month or two and have to say everything i've gotten here is super…read moredelicious - meal kits, basic fresh catch, all of it. They offer a lot of variety and am turning me on to fish that weren't on my radar. I had some opah last night that was SO fresh and just incredible with just a simple pan sear. I love to be supporting local fishermen and reducing my ecological impact. Can't recommend enough!

Fresh Uni straight from the fishermen at USD10 for one (pretty much have to get two) and available…read moreonly on the weekends starting at 6:30 AM. I got there just after 6:30 and there were a few people waiting already. They hadn't finish setting up yet but it was still fairly quick. The uni was obviously very fresh and very good. They only had the purple ones, but I don't know the difference between the colors. A few people there on line actually worked in the industry and definitely knew their seafood and trade. Some interesting conversations as well. The guys there prefer to be paid in Venmo. I'm guessing they can only be paid in Venmo or cash, but I could be wrong. Overall, great experience and highly recommend.

Rain or shine, the Santa Barbara Fisherman's Market is open every Saturday from 6 am to 11 am for…read morefresh local seafood. Located at the Harbor, this pop up for local fisherman offers fresh caught seafood directly to consumers. It's located on the pier of the marina and when we were there, 4 vendors were available. My favorite, and the reason for this visit, was the fresh just caught UNI!! They have very reasonable prices for the fresh uni. After purchase, they crack them open open, you add in your condiments and enjoy! They had a few tables available. There were also some vendors with oysters, crabs and lobsters. I would have took them all home, except I wasn't going home for a few days. The beach is close so you can walk over and enjoy the waves. Parking at the Harbor is plentiful. Definitely recommended!

Fresh uni right on the harbor. Saturday and sunday it is sold from the morning until when it sells…read moreout (which on most Saturdays seems to be by like 11am or so). The airof the harbor with the freshness of the Uni really makes for a great Saturday morning, truly!

My boyfriend and I actually found this place through Reddit, and I'm so glad we did. It's a small…read moreblue tent on the pier, set up alongside other fishermen selling their catch of the day. And honestly? This was probably the best and freshest uni I've ever had. The uni was light, creamy, slightly sweet, and packed with umami - truly one of the best fresh seafood experiences we've had. They provide simple sauce packets like lemon juice and ponzu, and we paired ours with seaweed wraps we brought from home, plus a little lemon and ponzu - perfection! I also loved the whole reef-to-table concept. They'll shuck and clean everything for you on the spot, but if you prefer to take them unshucked, they knock $5 off each one - totally worth it if you want to enjoy a picnic on the pier or nearby beach. What really made the experience extra special was chatting with the owner, Mike. His passion for fishing, high-quality food, and serving his community was such a breath of fresh air and really tied the whole experience together. If you're into high-quality, incredibly fresh seafood, this spot is an absolute must-visit when visiting Santa Barbara!

Fresh fish, fresh fish, fresh fish! Attentive wait staff and a view of the Pacific. Perfect…read moreanniversary dinner us. Thank you, very much.

It's was good food service is kinda slow great happy hour the seafood was really good and big…read moreportion

Santa Barbara News Press published an article on March 20th that details Mr. Cheverz's struggle due…read moreto the covid-19 pandemic. "We're trying to stay alive," said Mr. Cheverez. "We're selling what we sold before, just without the middle-man. We have one- to two-day old products that we're selling, and the local community is buying from us right away." This new business model seems to be working for them and I am so appreciative of being able to buy still alive shrimps and crabs directly from the fishermen. The price is very reasonable given the quality. Seafood this fresh needs very little work to taste divine. So far I have had the ridgeback and dungeness crab. Both were savory with a sweetness that you can only get from still hopping crustaceans. I look forward to try the spot prawn and black cod this weekend.