So glad I got to try this place before leaving SB! It's a small local spot right by the harbor, and…read moreeverything looked so fresh and good. The two young staff members were super friendly too. I got a little bit of everything: ahi poke, salmon poke, crab, candied salmon, oysters and of course the sea urchin. Everything was really good, but the sea urchin was seriously on another level. I've had uni at a lot of different places, and this is hands down the best I've had so far. Totally worth the $22 each My husband and I literally couldn't stop thinking about it after we left, so we decided to bring our family back next weekend so they can try it too. I just wish they had clam chowder because I'm a huge fan lol. But maybe there's a reason they don't make it and just want to focus on what they do best. And honestly, I can't complain because the uni was that good! P.S. I forgot to mention they also have treats and meal toppers for dogs! I bought a bag of wild salmon for my dog, and he absolutely loves it. I guess he'll be getting something from here every time we stop by now

Their uni was so creamy n yummy. The size was on the…read moresmaller side since it's not per pound but it was 1 for $20 ish. But tbh smaller one is creamier and has better texture so I prefer that. It was super fresh and it was still moving. Will def go back again.

This place was overall fantastic. I wish I could have ordered a seafood tower but since I couldn't…read morethe combo of everything was really a good pick. 3 different kind of oysters- all fresh and sweet perfectly with the cocktail sauce and Minette. The Santa Barbra rock crab claws were good as well. The calamari was a smidge over fried but good We had blacked cod that was bomb.com and shared some chowder and she was THICK and Delicious!! Service was good! Outdoor seating was plentiful.

The employee taking my order was extremely friendly and delightful to speak with. She was helpful…read morein explaining the menu options and the different oysters of the day. Really enjoyed the fresh oysters here. The smallest, most expensive one (they had a few different ones that day so I tried one of each) was understandably the tastiest and creamiest of the bunch. The other ones were good too, and all of them had a salty brine on them. They also provided some lemon wedges, marinara (?) sauce, and hot sauce. The fried soft-shell crab burger was interesting to try once, not particularly my taste but if you like fried soft-shell crab it could be great for you. I would like to come back, especially for the fresh oysters. Hoping to try some other menu items next time.

Love this spot for fresh fish and amazing oysters. They are also always so friendly, knowledgeable…read moreand nice every time. Just got some help from Chad in picking the perfect options for my party tonight and he was fantastic!

To get the freshest seafood, this is the place. I buy the local halibut and wild salmon at least…read moreevery other week. I am also a fan of their frozen cleaned shrimp and scallops. Customer service is top notch.

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.

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!

I have to start by saying that we didn't purchase any fish because we were on the road up Hwy 1 for…read morethe day but we did want to stop in Availa Beach to soak up some ocean and sea lions! At the end of the pier is this wonderful fish market and when you walk in...you do not smell fish! I know this is funny but it's important because fish should not smell fishy when it's fresh and you can tell from looking at all of their products, they pride themselves in selling fresh fresh. Everything we saw as so good looking and daughter said she's coming back for fish! We bought some freeze dried salmon for the pups and I talked with a few of the local fishermen outside. I learned that California has salmon which I wasn't aware of! When we are back...I'm definitely making the trip and buying fish to cook!

To start off the hospitality is top shelf. Conversation and manners are old school perfection.read more

This is the local seafood wholesaler who delivers to our restaurants all over the county. Their…read moretrucks are always rolling, and I mean always. Thanks for all the deliveries. This is NOT a restaurant

They are still supplying our local restaurants but are now Santa Monica Seafood. They kept the old…read moreowner so still the same great service and products

The kind of place that should have been on Anthony Bourdain show. Simple, fresh with character…read more Place is clean and ambience just right for a quick meal. The owner right there and 2-3 young employees, who are pleasant and attentive. Incredible find. One more iconic must stops on costal road trip.

they have the most amazing oysters, tacos and service! We come here once a year and come in every…read moretime

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.

We were looking for seafood and found Kanaloa Seafood thanks to Yelp! It's tucked across the street…read morefrom the mall, next door to Light House Coffee. Santa Barbara was having a heat wave and there did not seem to be AC indoors, so we sat outside. It's counter service, so you order at the counter and take your number to a table. My husband got a decent yuzu salmon poke bowl, which came with cucumber, jicama and avocado with your choice of base (white rice, brown rice or mixed greens). I ordered the Korean salmon tacos (2 for $15) topped with pickled cucumber slaw, kimchi aioli and a tasty sweet and spicy chili sauce. I wish there was a third taco, because I was still a little hungry afterwards. A little on the pricey side but a super chill place to eat.

Really good. Had the pulled pork sandwich. Also had the Tri Tip sandwhich another time which was…read moredifferent but good. One thing that would make this place better though would be to put prices on the menu. Really not a fan of places doing that lately. Nice patio seating too.

I hate to write this bad review ... but I'm hoping it helps improve things. Stopped by this past…read moreweekend and ordered a Caesar salad and an Italian sandwich. The Caesar salad had the dressing on the side (not a problem).. but when I came to eat it the lettuce (no dressing on it) was beyond salty.. it was as if someone had poured salt instead of Parmesan on it. It was so bad that I threw it out and didn't continue to eat it. The sandwich was ok... but the bread was stale... and it honestly wasn't the fresh lunch I was expecting to have. It also took around 30min to get my order even though the place was almost empty. I think they can do better... felt like many careless mistakes.