Tried this spot for the fishwich and honestly--it might be the best fish sandwich I've ever had. 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. read more

I had the Korean salmon tacos and they were the standout for me. Super flavorful, great sauce and seasoning, and the homemade tortillas are always a big plus. The atmosphere is very casual with decent outdoor seating, which works well for this kind of spot. Service was fine and what you'd expect for a laid-back place like this, but the food is really what earned the positive rating. I'd definitely come back for the tacos. read more

Kanaloa Seafood - Korean Salmon Tacos - Seafood Near Me - Santa Barbara, California

I'm originally from the Pacific Northwest and consider myself a complete seafood snob especially when it comes to salmon and Alaskan halibut. Hands down the best seafood in town. It's my go when I want a fresh piece of fish and have it prepared perfectly. It's not a "fancy" place to dine which makes it even more convenient to come for lunch or dinner. One of my favorite "go to's" in SB! PS.. Grilled salmon and a side of vegetables. Delicious and healthy! 5 stars read more

Kanaloa Seafood - Grilled salmon, rice and veggies - Seafood Near Me - Santa Barbara, California

It was my first time here. I was really impressed. Casual atmosphere, stylish and clean. Food is amazing. We ordered ahi tuna poke bowl, coconut shrimp, fresh oysters and ahi tartare! Everything was delicious fresh fish, super fresh oysters and shrimps. We will be definitely coming back when in Santa Barbara. Ps. There is great coffee shop next door as well. read more

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Their Korean salmon tacos are chef's kiss! Highly recommend the salad and added fish, plus the poke bowl. Ridiculously good food!

Decently good food with good flavors! Went right when it opened and got multiple different items. The food was a little overpriced and the outside sitting area was a little wonky. Other than that, decent service and would comeback again if next to Downtown! read more

Kanaloa Seafood - Salmon Burger - Seafood Near Me - Santa Barbara, California

I really wanted to like this place, google led me here. As an avid Yelper, I thought I would let Google advice me for a quick bite. It was anything but. I went with the mussels and fries. Fries were fantastic, mussels were not good. 3 out of 20 shells were not opened and it tasted like it was co-boiled with shrimp. It tasted off, there were no garlic or white wine taste. $25 for this dish with fries, not worth it. We also had the fish bowls. It was okay but really could've been better if the rice was warm but it wasn't. Plus we had a flies that constantly flew around us during dining. The fries were tasty, but that and the pasta dish my kid ordered is all I could recommend. His pasta dish was tasty, tasted freshly made. The water dispenser was out, luckily they refilled 10 minutes later. Bathroom use you have to ask the key. Parking in small lot was difficult but we parked 2 blocks away. I wished we had a better experience here but I personally did not. read more

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Definitely a recommended restaurant here! They sell fresh seafood and they have seafood tacos and plates along with hamburger and poke bowls! The clam chowder is sooo good-thick and full of clams mussels and good ingredients- I can see celery, bacon and potatoes and whatever else makes this chowder sooo good. You order at the counter and they bring you the food to your table. Nice outdoor patio and indoor seating too. We ordered Korean salmon tacos and fish and chips too. read more

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Excellent service, food very tasty and fresh seafood, outdoor seating pet friendly. Would come back here for sure. read more

Kanaloa Seafood - Shark taco - Seafood Near Me - Santa Barbara, California

If the food wasn't delicious and the patio seating excellent you could just leave a five star rating of the service very very attention to detail. However, the food was delicious. We had swordfish tacos that were out of this world and I had a tuna salmon poke bowl that blew my mind topped it off with chips and guac very reasonably priced considering we also had half a dozen oysters, pooch, friendly, highly recommend.! read more

Kanaloa Seafood - Poké bowl, salmon and tuna swordfish, tacos in the background with of course, guacamole and chips - Seafood Near Me - Santa Barbara, California

Absolutely delicious! This is a casual joint. You order at the counter, you get your own waters, and they bring their food to you. The menu is great with good variety and quality. I was impressed by the quality of the seafood -- preparation, taste, and freshness. We got the fish and chips, half and half poke, and the clam chowder. Clam chowder was great, no notes. Good amount of clam, flavorful, not too salty. Good amount of potatoes. The fish and chips were perfect. Smaller filets, perfectly fried, and extremely flavorful even without the squeeze of lemon and tartar sauce. Their tartar sauce is flavorful with dill and is chunky. Great accompaniment. Fries are hot, crispy, and seasoned with old bay. Poke was fantastic. Both the ahi and salmon were good but the salmon in particular was melt in your mouth tender. The portion is huge. I recommend asking for wasabi to go along with it. I'll come here again for sure. I'd love to try their mussels and the pesto shrimp pasta looked intriguing. read more

Kanaloa Seafood - Fish and chips - Seafood Near Me - Santa Barbara, California

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Wow, this place is amazing, not only a fresh seafood market but an eatery as well. I had the Jerk Swordfish Tacos and was not disappointed with freshly made tortilla chips on the side . Looking forward to coming back and exploring more of the menu. read more

Was craving some seafood so we came here for lunch. It's located on the outskirts of downtown SB, so we were able to walk here from our hotel. It's a nice restaurant with ample seating indoors and outdoors. You order first then seat yourself. I got the yuzu salmon poke bowl and my friend got the fish and chips, which he's gotten before and likes every time. Yuzu Salmon (5/5): This was so good! I loved the yuzu in combination with the salmon as it gave it this citrusy, fresh flavor to the bowl. I also liked all the condiments in the bowl, such as the avocado which added creaminess. They also give a lot of fish, which I appreciate. Definitely I spot that I'd visit again if I was in the area. The fish is fresh and the experience overall was great. read more

Kanaloa Seafood - Yuzu Salmon Poke Bowl - Seafood Near Me - Santa Barbara, California

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A must if you're visiting SB! Delicious yuzu salmon bowl! Pretty generous portion, great for sharing if you're not too hungry. Clam chowder was also very good, on the thick side. Service was super friendly and fast. I liked the outdoor tables outside! Parking lot is limited and shared by other food and coffee spots. I will definitely be back! read more

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The poke bowls are amazing. Good value. But when the guacamole appetizer costs as much as a bowl of delicious seafood (it's $18), then the experience gets disappointing fast. Go for the seafood, leave the guacamole behind. read more

The fried fish sandwich was delicious! Quick spot to get something easy and fresh! They even have lots of fresh seafood selections you can take home and cook. It looks like lots of locals visit here too so you can't go wrong! read more

The fish tastes old and fishy from the restaurant section. The fish from the market is quite good but very expensive. I really wanted to like the restaurant. I have eaten there 3 times each time the seafood horribly fishy tasting and smothered in sauce to hide the old fish tastes. I do buy fresh fish from their market which is usually good read more

Popped in here today to get a poke bowl. I went for the half and half (half ahi tuna, half yuzu salmon). I took the bowl. It was really delicious. I should have asked for ginger, soy sauce and wasabi because I love adding all of the above to my poke bowls. I also went for the seashore fries which was a mistake. They were delicious, but the bowl was massive so I didn't really eat the fries. Speaking of the bowl size, it defo could be shared. read more

Kanaloa Seafood - Menu (Apr 2025) - Seafood Near Me - Santa Barbara, California

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What I got: Tuna poke bowl Would I recommend: yes I thought the poke bowl was very good. Fresh tuna. Great portions. Tasty. I really enjoyed the sauce. The only thing that I did not like was the rice. Some of it was a little stale. I did show up a little before closing, so that that's on me. read more

Kanaloa Seafood - Ahi Tuna Poke Bowl - Seafood Near Me - Santa Barbara, California

Food is so good, poke and fish tacos 10/10. Service even better. The tall dude w the camo hat and the curly hair was rlly good , we lowk came in 30 mins before closing and he was very helpful - but then we tried using the bathroom after they were closed and he came out and gave us the key without us even asking W dude read more

Fresh seafood for good price. Service friendly, came thru during July 4th weekend. I would recommend doing one of the poke bowls it was fresh and delicious, would come back again next time im back in Santa Barbara. read more

Kanaloa Seafood - Half dozen oysters - Seafood Near Me - Santa Barbara, California

I've eaten here years ago and it was very good but today I ordered the fish which which was bland and greasy. I thought when I ordered it it said it came with tartar sauce, so I went back inside and ask the person that the counter does this come with tartar sauce And she said no would you like some? I said yes, please and then I looked at the menu and yes, it's clearly says fish which comes with tartar sauce. I showed her the menu that you might want to start adding tartar sauce and she didn't even acknowledge my comment. With tartar sauce, the fish which was better but still for $19 I think I expected more read more

Kanaloa Seafood - KANALOA - Seafood Near Me - Santa Barbara, California

Was in town visiting our daughter at UCSB and we gave her her choice of any restaurant in or near downtown SB and she did not hesitate to choose Kanaloa Seafood. Shes a bit of a poke bowl aficionado so she knows what she's talking about. We each got a bowl...a combo for me and my wife and she chose the Ahi Tuna bowl. All three were outstanding and service was fast and friendly. read more

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The food & service was excellent! The clam chowder was amazing, so were the fish & chips, best fish & chips I've had in a while. My husband got the poki which he said was very good as well. My brother got the salmon burger & he loved it! Would highly recommend this place. read more

Glad we finally came here. It's a cute atmosphere. I really enjoyed my half & half poke bowl. There's lot of seating. I loved the signs above the different basuras. I need all the help. I love that they are all about sustainability. read more

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Great value food, great quality and service! It is listed as a a restaurant but it's more like a hybrid take out / restaurant but do not let this put you off! read more

I had the Fish Tacos, very good. Made me want to try the Fish & Chips. My wife had Combo Poke Bowl tasted great. Clam chowder cup was a good portion to pair with the tacos. They have selection bottled beers & 2 tap beers, fountain soda, & bottled drinks too. Service was great, fast delivery to the table. Nice seating outside and booths inside. read more

Kanaloa Seafood - Fish Tacos, Combo Poke bowl, Clam chowder, draft. - Seafood Near Me - Santa Barbara, California

Stopped by Kanaloa Seafood for lunch the other day. I ordered the Ahi Tuna Poke Bowl and I'd definitely recommend it! The tuna tasted fresh and was very well put together with the seaweed salad and sauces. The rice was ok and could have less clumpy. The only downside of the bowl was the price for how much you get. I was still hungry after I finished the bowl and felt the value of the bowl was less than the price. I'd be up for trying out the other items on the menu but probably would not get the poke bowl for the cost. Other than that service was awesome and quick. The location is right off State St. and the is conveniently located next to the Paseo Nuevo parking garage. read more

Kanaloa Seafood - Ahi Tuna Poke Bowl - Seafood Near Me - Santa Barbara, California

We ate here 2 days ago and are still talking about the Korean Salmon Tacos. We really liked the 2 different bowls we tried too, yuzu salmon and ahi tuna. Ordering was easy, service was friendly and fast, and the place was really nice. We ate inside as it was a hot day, and it was very nice to have the cold water and glasses nearby for self-serve. Highly recommend the Korean Salmon Tacos! read more

Any time a fresh fish market wants to also make my lunch, I'm in. Kanaloa didn't disappoint. They had redfish ceviche as a special, and it was so fresh, light and delicious. My sister had the salmon tacos which were also delicious. Kanaloa is casual, quick and easy. read more

I realize it's a seafood place, my mom wanted fish, I wanted a burger & The Win-Dow Apple Pay wasn't working so I tried their burger. In one word, DON'T. It was THE most disgusting thing, I gave it to my dog. First it smelled, then tasted like a burnt, dirty, old grill, the layering of avocado & greens below the patty squished out, & the smell was so offensive I could not take another bite. Thank goodness my mom shared her lunch. Stick to fish, unless it's grilled, I have no idea what's up with their grill. read more

Skip the harbor and head straight here if you are looking to pickup some fish for dinner. They have better cuts and a much better selection.

Kanaloa has the best fish tacos! We always try to make a stop here when we're in town. read more

Kanaloa Seafood - Crispy Fish Tacos - Seafood Near Me - Santa Barbara, California

We keep driving past Kanaloa and I keep announcing that I want to eat there one day. Well, the day finally arrived! We found ourselves over on Chapala in the afternoon and pulled in for a late lunch. There was a man and a chocolate lab on the patio and a couple getting up to leave when we arrived. On entry, it looks like a fish market, which it is, and I immediately had the idea to order some fish and have them cook it for us. We placed the order at the counter with a wonderfully helpful woman in a green wig (it was St. Patty's Day!). We ordered a beautiful chunk of grouper (the fishmonger recommended it) and they offered to grill half of it with blackened seasoning and the other half grilled with lemon and herbs. Hubby and I ordered 1.5 pounds of fresh grouper, plus fries and the house salad to split. The beer/cider choices were great. I had the Fremont Sky Kraken, which I would order again. Perfect with grilled fish. The salad was unique and delicious, with beets, goat cheese, macadamias and a delicious light vinaigrette. The fries were worth fighting over, if there hadn't been such a generous portion served! I believe the spice on the fries was Old Bay. We devoured them, like hungry fishermen! Both fish servings were delicious. Hubby preferred the blackened grouper. I loved the grouper grilled with lemon and herbs. We took leftovers home and had them the next day for lunch. Still tasty! We will definitely be back soon! It wasn't cheap to go the route we went, ordering fish from the market and then having them cook it, but it was worth every penny! Food and service were outstanding. The restaurant was clean and sanitary. Patio was perfect for a late afternoon fish fest in the setting sun. read more

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Kanaloa Seafood is located a short walk away from the mall and got the job done when I needed a quick lunch. The parking lot here is small and shared with two other tenants, but I was able to find some street parking along Ortega! Upon walking in, there are two registers - one for the fish market and the other for the restaurant. We grabbed some menus and asked the woman behind the register for some suggestions since it was our first time. She sounded pretty annoyed that we asked and we felt really pressured to order right away. We settled for a bowl of clam chowder, crispy fish tacos, and the half & half poke bowl to share. The clam chowder was nice and creamy, really hit the spot. Each spoonful came with a good amount of clams too! The pineapple salsa on the fish tacos was absolutely delicious. The fish was lightly breaded, but a little bland imo. Missing a little something in the batter perhaps? The poke bowl was good, but I'd stick with the salmon because that fish truly just melted. They really slather on the sauces, so the bowl got way too heavy half way through. If you're not into super creamy sauces, maybe ask them to go a little lighter on the aioli. Wish I knew.. :( Overall, food was okay, but not sure if I'd want to return for the tacos or the poke bowl. I'm sure I can find alternatives elsewhere in the area for a lower price tag and similar quality. read more

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The seafood here was amazing and the prices even better. Hands down the best poke bowl we've ever had. The oysters were delicious as well. read more

Kanaloa Seafood - Half and half poke bowl and half dozen oysters - Seafood Near Me - Santa Barbara, California

I love poke and I want to come back here for the Half and Half Poke Bowl and Clam Chowder Bread Bowl. read more

Kanaloa Seafood - Seafood Near Me - Santa Barbara, California

Tried the half and half poke bowl. Thought it was a good size and the with tasted very fresh, as one would expect from a fish market. Definitely on the pricier side but was a solid poke bowl. read more

Kanaloa Seafood - Half and half Poke Bowl - Seafood Near Me - Santa Barbara, California

Great way to end my fabulous afternoon. It's one of my go to meals: tofu bowl. Nice beautiful day to enjoy the outdoors with a beer and the perfect flavorful meal. read more

Kanaloa Seafood - Tofu Crispy Tofu Poke Bowl - Seafood Near Me - Santa Barbara, California

I first stumbled upon Kanaloa Seafood about 4 years ago after researching "best fresh seafood in Santa Barbara." I have been back 4 or 5 times over the years and, while I've never purchased fresh fish here (I don't live locally), I come for a fantastic quality poke bowl. For the price, it's a giant bowl full of fish, veggies, rice, seaweed, sauces and sesame seeds and it is enough for 2 people to share! The place is ultra casual with the fish counter as the focal point. There is both indoor and outdoor dining. If the weather is nice, locals are grabbing poke with a glass of white wine and dining on the outdoor patio around lunchtime. It's not a far wander off of State St. to Kanaloa. I highly recommend! read more

Kanaloa Seafood - Half and Half (Salmon and Tuna) Poke Bowl - Seafood Near Me - Santa Barbara, California