Wow! We live in SB and we are so impressed with the service we received today. Heather ( hostess) is amazing! Whoever hired her is a genius. She is so friendly, has a wonderful smile, and she is so Welcoming! Ben served us. He is also amazing! He is on point. He is friendly and informative about the menu and the food. Another amazing hire! It's so great to see these younger people doing such a great job. We will continue to return. And, btw, the food was on point. My husband, upon Ben's recommendation, had the spicy salmon sandwich. I had the ahi ceviche and the Parmesan potato cake. It was all very tasty. Highly recommend. read more

Sorry to have to give an update where I take stars away. We are frequent patrons of Lure Fish House and have been very pleased and often we return. However our last two visits did not stand up to the quality and service we have come to appreciate and love. We often go to Happy Hour where we often get pop rock shrimp and shrimp tacos but on our last visit the shrimp was not the usual. They seemed to be over cooked and not as tasty. We realize this can be an off day so we did try again last week; taking our granddaughters to dinner. Unfortunately again the quality and service was not our usual experience. The pop rock shrimp was again not as tasty and service started out great but quickly deteriorated. Our server forgot our bread after stating twice he would bring some. Everyone around us arriving after us had been given bread and we had not received ours yet. I had to get up and hunt the server down. Our meals did come timely minus the bread, but afterwards service dwindled. They did come back eventually and the granddaughters decided they would like dessert. We ended up waiting around 20 minutes for the dessert and apparently it had been sitting for a while as the ice cream and whipped cream was quite melted. My husband asked to talk with the manager and although he apologized he seemed very uninterested in hearing about our experience. He said sorry and left. Our dinner from beginning to end took from around 6:30 pm to end of dessert almost 9:00 pm This was only due to having lots of wait time for service. Not the best experience. I do hope they can get back to consistency of great food and service. But we may have to take a break from Lure for a while. read more

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Solid chain for Western style seafood, leaning towards the pricey end. Started with half dozen oysters, 2 of each of the 3 types they had. Wish they labeled it. They were all pretty fresh but definitely on the tinier side. Then we shared the crab cakes which had a delicious arugula salad on the bottom and yummy creamy sauce. This was tasty but I almost enjoyed the salad more than the crab cakes. For entrees, my mom had the pacific rockfish and I had the clams with linguine. The rockfish was cooked nicely but a bit on the blander side, although the parmesan potato cake was absolutely delicious!!! My clam linguine was rich and the clams were nice and plump. However, it was practically swimming in oil. Service was super welcoming and friendly from the start! Place was absolutely packed on a Sunday night. read more

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Service was great. Cool place, upscale, appointed well, good vibe. Fish was excellent in quality. I have the crab and shrimp salad. They tossed the salad with the dressing and I think they did it too early as the lettuce was limp by the time it made it to the table. My wife ordered the breaded trout which was delicious. She got Brussels sprouts which were amazing, and the French fries which we left and didn't eat. I would pass on the fries. We also started off with some Oysters which were delicious. Could have been five stars. read more

Lure Fish House - Seafood Near Me - Santa Barbara, California

Another great lunch at the Lure in Feb. Menu paper looked nicer too. - Charbroiled oysters = not sure why, but just not enjoying this like we did back when we first discovered lure. Just seems to lack the flavor punch it had years back. Maybe something changed slightly since last year I felt it was a bit off too. Looking back at my own pictures, maybe the toppings are lacking butter or something that gave it a more liquid look before, while recent ones look less liquidy? No idea, but this is beginning to go off my list if it doesn't return to what it used to be... - Got the fish & chips + $5 with shrimp = delicious, but not sure if the +$ for fish & shrimp instead of having more fish is worth the upgrade. I would stick with fish n chips. - Sand dabs = always delicious and a fav for my family, kid ate it all up this time. - Miso glazed salmon bowl = got this for the kid, but he went all sand dabs. Wife and I ate this and it was a great piece of salmon and delicious. read more

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My uncle and i had such a mediocre lunch experience today. We sat at the bar around 11:40am and the place was pretty empty. The bartender wasn't very friendly and hardly engaged with us. Didn't really seem like she wanted to be there and had little customer service knowledge. She took our order and we waited probably 20 minutes for our ahi ceviche to arrive then another 15-20 minutes for our lunch. It was insane at how long this took when the lunch rush hadn't even hit. We even had to ask about our appetizer because we were sitting for so long. The ahi ceviche was meh. Needed some salt. The chips it came with were super greasy and not crispy. My uncle got the salmon bowl and said it was delicious. Love that for him. My smash burger was not a smash burger. It was a thick patty piled high with lettuce, tomatoes, and everything else. Just call it a burger please because this was basically click bait IMO. The fries were thin, not warm and super crispy. Perhaps the bottom/leftovers from another serving? I couldn't eat them. If you want a burger, this is it. If you want a smash burger, go somewhere else. Overall, not impressed at all read more

Lure Fish House - The "smash" burger. Too thick to be considered that - Seafood Near Me - Santa Barbara, California

Lure is a large restaurant next to Macy's. We went on a Friday during lent and it was packed. Nevertheless, we got great service and did not have to wait too long. Wonderful, happy hour menu!! So good. We ordered all our food off of it. We were hungry and didn't take many pictures. Everything was very good and the service was great. Drinks were equally good. Definitely a spot to hit up when in Santa Barbara/ Goleta area!! read more

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The lunch menu is such a deal! Fresh catch plate for $22. Rock cod tacos for $18. Kids meals that is a 1/2 portion of rock cod $12. Such an amazing meal and the fresh sourdough and whipped butter kept coming. You can add on two sides from sautéed spinach m, rice , fries, even a cup of chowder. Everything was fantastic and me entire family thoroughly enjoyed our meal. read more

Lure Fish House - Fresh catch - Seafood Near Me - Santa Barbara, California

Great food at a great value This place has fantastic food. All of their seafood feels extremely fresh and was surprised how little the bill came out to at this end. Admittedly, my expectations were a bit lower because this place is a chain. Their complimentary bread is nice warm and crusty. *Crispy Calamari - Classic and well made. The deep fried jalapenos were a nice complimentary touch and added a kick *Wild Pacific Rockfish - Juicy filets with just the right amount of char. We opted for the spinach and miso brussell sprouts which went well with it. *Linguine with Clams - Al dente with lots of clam flavor in the white wine sauce. Served with several large clams as well as a decent amount of diced clams in the sauce. Had to ask for extra bread to soak up the sauce. *Tequila Lime Shrimp Pasta - Packed with juicy shrimp. The sauce was like a vodka sauce with a fresh twist from the lime. PSA: Supposedly they have a happy hour here where some of the apps are slightly cheaper. Sadly, we just missed it so we didn't get to try it out. read more

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Complimentary sourdough bread - served hot with whipped butter! This was a satisfying start because the last restaurant we went to earlier in the day was served cold bread with stiff butter. Raw Oysters - grassy bar from morro bay. Tasted fresh, non fishy, and premium as described. Charbroiled oysters - flavorful and tender. Actually went well with the complimentary bread. Lure fries - thinner cut, crispy, and well seasoned. Supposedly they use lemony seasoning they usually flavor fish with. Clam linguini - perfect balance of flavor, lightness, and health, with plenty of clams. Not too thick or heavy. Service: Julissa was very friendly and welcoming to first timers and explained items on the menu well, including their local daily catch menu. We also sat by the back wall for more quiet & privacy, and she checked in on us at the right times and frequency without being overly attentive or having us talk mid-bite. 5 stars! This was our favorite seafood spot during our 3 day santa barbara trip. Would definitely return! read more

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Decided to eat at Lure for a Friday night dinner. Customer service was exceptional, parking wasn't a headache. Now to the highlight, the food. The menu wasn't overly complicated and offered a good amount of options. We decided to order the blueberry margarita, and a stubborn cream soda fried calamari, clam linguine, spicy ceviche, pop rock shrimp. I'd give every dish a 5/5 except the ceviche it was a bit bland. I'd give my experience a 5/5 but unfortunately did happen to experience a stomache a few hours after my meal. I did follow up the next day and they were willing to refund me my meal out of courtesy. I really appreciate that and would definitely visit again for more tasty food. CHEERS! read more

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We caught them on a pretty busy day, so the wait was a bit long (the children's fish and chips we ordered for a younger member of our party wasn't ready until after everyone else finished their main dishes, so we had to cancel it, for example). The ambiance of the restaurant was actually pretty nice if not a bit lively. Staff was nice despite their tough situation. Most important is the food, which was great! I ordered lobster ravioli, and it was very tasty. Another member of our party ordered salmon which they said was slightly dry, but not bad. I guess I would recommend this place if it interest you, but I wouldn't go out of my way. read more

Lure Fish House - The layout! - Seafood Near Me - Santa Barbara, California

Came around 3:00 pm on a Sunday for their HH menu. Very surprising for happy hour to extend to the weekends. Cute interior, and it's nice to see the oysters being shucked fresh at the bar. Tangerine Dream - very fresh, tastes like you just bit into a cutie. it was very refreshing and I would order it again Bread & butter - came out extremely fresh. It came out crusty on the outside but still soft in the middle, the perfect starter and to dip into the chowder Clam chowder - for 3 dollars a cup this was a steal! extremely creamy and loaded with clams and at this price nothing to complain about Anacapa seafood tower - presentation was a little lackluster compared to the name but was quite the deal. Everything was extremely fresh but the poke and ceviche was mostly cucumber and avocados. would order again but nothing to rave about and with a $29 price point it was still a good deal read more

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We went there for Mother's Day and the Crowd Outside was patiently waiting! We were told an hour wait, but we could sit at the bar without any wait!! Party of Two, "no brainer"! We were approached immediately by Isaac, our friendly, smiling Bartender. He takes quickly delivers our water & a basket of scrumptious warm bread & butter! He proceeds to introduce the other bartender, Andre, and states that they're a Team and he will serve us too! They were so Professional and for Mother's Day were dressed with a floral Bow Tie & Suspenders! My Blueberry Margarita was Amazing!! The food NEVER disappoints, fresh, hot, tasty & always consistent. The portions are huge! Our two Bartenders made my Mother's Day Miracle the Best EVER! Treated me with Respect and Love read more

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Food was outstanding. Service was good and well informed of dish nuance. Nice and lively vibe that's not too loud nor chaotic. Had the Kampachi with pesto cauliflower and clam chowder sides. Meal was eclectic. Some of the best food in fish, sides and chowder categories I've had. Chef is worthy. read more

Lure Fish House - Fish of the day. - Seafood Near Me - Santa Barbara, California

Everything from the food to the service was definitely a 10/10. The restaurant was beautiful and peaceful. Thank you Greta for all your help and kindness and wonderful service. read more

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Always get a comfy low seat at the Oyster Bar and hope my man Christian is on duty. He's the very best. Super friendly, polite, attentive, and makes nice casual conversation. He's like your favorite bartender, but for food. Tuck into some delicious, warm, crusty sourdough, better with whipped butter, followed by New England Clam Chowder that never disappoints. However, wished I stuck with my usual Fresh Rock Fish. Ordered the Fried Fish Sandwich instead. It was a big piece of Cod, but it was fried. What was I thinking? The fries were skinny shoestring fries, fried again, of course, but crispy and flavorful nevertheless. Well, looking forward to next time and will try something else that's not fried. Again, Kudos to Christian; he sets the standard by which all others are to be measured. read more

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Whenever I'm in Santa Barbara I always make the effort to visit lure fish house. My favorite items are their charbroiled oysters and their tequila lime shrimp pasta. Their charbroiled oysters are so garlicky and flavorful. They are the best charbroiled oysters I've ever had. The tequila lime shrimp pasta is also extremely flavorful and the noodles are al dente. It's a bit creamy, the shrimps are fresh and big, and you can taste the freshness of the lime in the pasta. Service was excellent and there is plenty of seating. If you have a large party, would highly recommend calling a week in advance to reserve tables! Lure fish house is honestly one of my favorite seafood restaurants and I would highly recommend giving this place a try! read more

Lure Fish House - Charbroiled Oysters - Seafood Near Me - Santa Barbara, California

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Loved this place. After a day at the beach, my #1 wanted Clam Chowder. We made it to happy hour which goes 11-5 on Saturdays. Restaurant is lovely with nice thick captain chair stools in the bar area and an airy and upscale venue. We ordered the clam chowder, which was good, shrimp taco and fish tacos were $5 each on H HOUR. Tuna Ponzu $10 and large wine 10 0z $10. Grass fed slider with fries (1) but large was $10. Food- clam chowder, Ceasar salad, slider a YES. Fish tacos and shrimp tacos so- so. Tuna ponzu appetizer and dessert YES. We ordered a gluten-free pumpkin cheesecake that was awesome. Would go back:) Try it. read more

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Super delicious and fresh fish, ordered both fish tacos and my friend got the lobster roll. The lobster roll was really good, not oily at all. I also loved you were able to see inside the kitchen through the windows, it looked like a grocery store with all the delicious looking produce. I wish we were able to try more things, like the oysters. Will definitely be back and recommend! read more

Still one of my favorite places for happy hour, and I do appreciate the waiter informing us it's last call for happy hour so we could order more with happy hour prices. I do like how they change the clams to have a mix of the small manilla clams and the bigger clams as well. The crab cakes have a good balance of bread and clams (some places have too much bread and not enough crab). The calamari comes with marinara sauce and chipotle, so you can choose which one you like. They had a couple drinks on the happy hour menu as well, it looks like they rotate those so you can try new drinks with the season. I also like how you can either eat outside or inside for the happy hour. read more

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Long overdue review incoming, but I couldn't skip this review for Lure Fish House! It was one of my favorite restaurants out in Santa Barbara that I really enjoyed. What made it different was that it was outside of downtown SB where I was staying at. Location wise, not much scenery or views, but the standouts were all the food we ordered. We had their clam chowder, charbroiled oysters, crab cakes, and calamari. I recommend the charbroiled oysters as those were my favorite item, and was wanting to order more! Next, the crab cakes were great with the arugula salad and aioli on the side. They garnished it with grilled corn and cherry tomatoes, making it a nice colorful dish. The chowder was hearty and thick which I prefer that texture for chowder soup. The calamari was fried with a thick crunchy batter and was the perfect appetizer. Loved the sweet and creamy dipping sauces they had too. To drink, we ordered some margaritas that were refreshing but strong. Not a bad thing, but we were so stuffed at the end! For two, the portions provided more than enough. Everything was remarkable and I haven't had great seafood all at once. I had a pleasant experience and the staff here were extremely nice and friendly, not to mention let us take our time to eat since we were drinking. I'd recommend Lure Fish House to anyone that was looking for a nice restaurant with a great coastal vibe that's not incredibly tourist packed. read more

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Food was very good. I had the grilled kanpachi and it was light, flaky, tender and flavorful. My husband had the fish and shrimp and stated it was also good. We also tried their chargrilled oysters that were cooked well. Service was prompt and the ambiance very pretty. read more

Lure Fish House - Chargrilled oysters - Seafood Near Me - Santa Barbara, California

Lure is a fabulous spot for a great sit down seafood meal in Santa Barbara. While there is no ocean view from La Cumbre Plaza, the service is almost always good, the sourdough rolls are delightful, the fish is super fresh, and the atmosphere is fun and classy. Get here for happy hour for a deal on delicious shrimp tacos, charbroiled oysters, or delicious Made West Brew. Or just come for dinner - I suggest the sea bass cooked sand dabs style. read more

Lure Fish House - Legit Lobster Roll. Strangely off center. Still delicious. - Seafood Near Me - Santa Barbara, California

Food was bussin. Christian was the best service I've ever had and he now lives rent free in my head. read more

Came here for my dear friends birthday. We had a large party so we were sat outside in the patio. The section where we sat had no heaters and the fireplace was broken :( it was so cold halfway into the meal. I'm not the biggest fan of seafood but I do like a good fish&chips. The fish & chips were okay.. the batter wasn't crispy enough and the fish was pretty cold on the inside. The fried calamari (not pictured) was pretty good! The seasoning on the batter was good but it also wasn't crispy enough for me. The chipotle aioli and roasted tomato sauce it comes with pairs well with the appetizer. The lobster tail was my friends dish so I can't say anything about the taste but dam it was a giant tail! My favorite was the side which was the cilantro corn salad. It was so good I got 2!!!!!!! :) Our server was the tall blond one with long hair. He was so nice!!!! read more

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I personally love this place and would come every day if I could. The service is great, the food comes within a reasonable time and is amazing, mind blowing, and makes my mouth water. The hanger steak is bomb and so is the cooked oysters. The bread is warm and the butter is soft. The clam chowder has a great texture and the clam is not chewy at all. The place is very housewarming and cute. The sea decoration is great the lighting is perfect and the seats are comfy. This place has WiFi that will blow your mind and the desserts are so yummy. The drinks are great having a huge variety of wine and bear. This place makes you feel like you're here to enjoy food and not rushed. The servers come by every 5-10 minutes checking in on you. The servers Isaac was great and he has great service, loves to talk, respectful, and he has a cool Bowie and tattoos. -Rafael read more

Omg, this place was excellent! I loved their food and drinks. Service was great too. We'll definitely go back there when we are visiting Santa Barbara read more

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Simply delicious. From the host at the front door, to the Oyster Bar personnel all the way to the back office management team. Service is always great. From the front entrance, to The oyster bar and the complete restaurant- it's really nice and clean and very pristine. NA beer in stock as well. Love this place. read more

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(Overall: B**) - Lure Fish House has been consistently one of my top restaurants in Santa Barbara, and I am truly impressed that the food quality has continued to be exceptional over the six years I have visited. On my most recent trip back to Santa Barbara, this is certainly no different. Unfortunately, though, our server was so head-empty it was actually painful to experience. From neglecting our table, to forgetting bread service and utensils, to almost somehow dropping and almost losing my credit card, this was truly disastrous service that can leave lasting damage. If this was my first time visiting, I would certainly never come back after that; however, given that my prior experiences have been exceptional, I am open to looking past this single outlier experience. (Lobster Roll: S) - Still the best Lobster Roll I've ever had. It perfectly hits all the correct notes of a comforting buttered brioche topped with copious amounts of the meaty lobster claws and knuckles coated in this classic mayo-based salad for that creaminess. Sweet potato fries are perfectly crisp and tender, and there's no better pairing than that luscious chipotle aioli to give it a rich and creamy counter balance. Food: +2 Presentation: +1 Price: +1 Atmosphere: +1 Service: -1** Menu: +1 Overall: 4 stars** Insta/Yelp/Beli/TikTok: @amei_eats read more

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First time here and let me tell you it will not be my last. Devon was absolutely amazing from the minute we walked in. He was so personable and welcoming, and made our experience top-notch. His recommendations were top notch. The atmosphere was absolutely great. We walked in about an hour and a half before it closed and he never once made us feel rushed and gave us the best recommendations. The food was so good! We cannot wait to come back. read more

Lure Fish House - Seafood Near Me - Santa Barbara, California

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Asides from being a party town, SB is known for their seafood so I had to check out this spot. I'm a huge calamari fan and I feel that a lot of places overcompensate by drenching it in lots of batter but their calamari is different! It's super light and airy. I loved the extra kick with the peppers and they aren't stingy with their lemons! Clam linguine was good. I don't think it was the best pasta I ever had in my life but not bad. I like how the interior gets dimmer and dimmer as you go in. It emulates a fine dining but at an affordable price environment. I would reccomend anyone visiting to check this spot out! read more

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We visited here Nov 2024 and at the time I wrote a 5 star review, that apparently has disappeared. I can't remember exactly what we had, but we left our visit extremely pleased and continued to tell others that we met, what a wonderful experience we had. We were there for Happy Hour and sat at the bar. Shaun (unsure of spelling) took care of us and was fantastic in preparing our cocktails as well as offering suggestions for our meal. I can guarantee that the next time we are in the area, we will be making a repeat visit! read more

We came here for dinner to celebrate our 4 year anniversary and ended up spending over $160. The food was honestly amazing definitely the highlight of the night and the reason I'm not giving a lower rating. The oysters were really good, especially the charbroiled oysters. We also ordered the lobster roll, the Lure cioppino, and the pan roasted basil clams, along with a few drinks. Everything we had was flavorful and well prepared. Unfortunately, the service really took away from the experience. When we were seated, our server didn't introduce herself and immediately asked what we wanted to drink. There was no effort to make us feel welcomed or to ask if we were celebrating anything special. After our food was dropped off, we were not checked on a single time. No one came back to ask how everything was, offer water refills, or see if we needed anything else. The only time we saw our server again was when she came back to drop off the check. For a dinner that was meant to be special, the service felt inattentive and impersonal. I've worked in restaurants before, so I understand how important even basic service is to the overall experience. While the food was great, the lack of any follow-up or attentiveness was really disappointing read more

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Whew, did we have a time at Lure Fish House. Unfortunately, there was a freak accident that occurred while my bestie and I dined here a few weeks ago. I waited until that situation was resolved to write this review, here's the rundown: Lure Fish House Santa Barbara is unassuming in a shopping plaza, plenty of parking right out front. The interior decor is gorgeous, and they have indoor, outdoor, and bar seating. The food is delicious! The brussel sprouts were insane as was the cauliflower. The bartender was super nice, however the service was definitely lacking. My friend's entree came out way before mine because they waited until her entree was in front of us to tell me that they were out of what I'd ordered. Fine, I order another fish and my friend's entree goes cold while we wait for my new one. As the server goes to set my plate down on the bar in front of me, the plate shatters in her hand, and porcelain and piping hot fish go all over me. Babies were crying, I am crying, the server is crying, it was terrible. The GM is absolutely amazing and she apologized profusely, comped our bill, brought us both fresh entrees and desserts, and reimbursed me for my dry cleaning. Shoutout to Katelyn and the other manager/chef who took care of us! Overall, Lure Fish House is definitely worth checking out if you're in the area, with a good ambiance and tasty dishes, but I'm not sure that I will return. read more

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Food, service and ambiance is amazing! We have to eat there every time we are in Santa Barbara.

Wow this place is top notch! We came here while on vacation, and this was our best meal during our entire stay in Santa Barbara. The food was exceptionally fresh and delicious. If you want fresh seafood and a special meal and you don't mind to pay a bit extra, check this place out. Our server was friendly, and the kitchen can accommodate to a lot of food sensitivities. It's a beautiful fancy restaurant but it also has a casual seaside fish market vibe. I highly recommend this place. Amazing food and service. Five stars! read more

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Last night during a bday/weekend getaway at SB and came across this spot by luck - instantly became one of mine and hubby's best eats during that weekend. I wish locations weren't so far, we'd definitely come back often!! Every bite was delicious (even the complimentary bread) and the cocktail was delicious and refreshing. Maybe we'll come back every year read more

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Absolutely amazing! Best mussels I have ever had, calamari was delicious, clam chowder creamy and full of calms which shouldn't be shocking but as we know that does not always happen. Lindsey was our server and genuinely the best service I have had in a long time. Connor the host was also extremely helpful and welcoming. read more

Lure Fish House - Calm 50/50 Chowder - Cup - Seafood Near Me - Santa Barbara, California

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Seriously my favorite restaurant! If you love seafood, this place is a must! Every single dish at Lure is made to perfection because more than anything the quality of the seafood used in each dish is beyond superb. On top of this, service? They have the nicest and the most professional staff ever! This particular night, we were served by Zara. She was amazing! She made our visit to Santa Barbara and our experience at Lure to be perfect. And ambience? Please tell me what other restaurant has a decor that is this modern yet chic. Lure, please open a location in OC! We are waiting for you! Best restaurant ever! read more

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