Date night at Fish House SB for happy hour and it did not disappoint. Solid draft beer specials and cocktails to get things going. We kicked it off with shrimp and scallops plus a bread bowl of clam chowder that hit just right. But the real star was the cioppino...loaded, rich, and packed with flavor. Definitely the move if you're coming here. #DateNight #SantaBarbaraEats #HappyHourFinds #SeafoodLovers #Cioppino #SBFood #GoodEats #FoodieLife read more

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Francesca was our server, and she did an excellent job guiding us through the menu. She recommended the macadamia-crusted sea bass with broccolini, which was absolutely outstanding. My girlfriend ordered the fish and chips, and we started with the crab cakes and clam chowder--both were spectacular. The service was truly five-star from start to finish, and the food was simply some of the best we've had. This was my second visit, and it definitely won't be my last. Highly recommend--this place is a must-try. -Ian Lantz read more

Santa Barbara FisHouse - Fish and Chips - Seafood Near Me - Santa Barbara, California

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The Santa Barbara FisHouse is a nice restaurant located right across the pier. My son and I have been here once before, about 10 years ago, so we decided to give it another try today. It was still as good as we remembered it. We walked in with no reservation and Izzy sat us within 5 minutes. Our server's name was Anthony and he was very friendly, kind and provided great service with a nice smile. All our food came out on time and exactly how we ordered it. Also, thank you to Holden who took our picture. For drinks, we just stayed with water. For appetizers, we got the Jumbo Coconut Shrimp and the Beet Salad. The salad came with mixed greens, sliced almonds, diced mango, and a basil vinaigrette. It was very tasty and FRESH. The shrimp was juicy and the breading was nice and crispy. We both got the same entrée, which was the Sea Bass with Broccolini, Roasted Potatoes and Lemon Beurre Blanc sauce. It was delicious but in my opinion, the portion size didn't match the price ($38). I was still hungry after I finished my food. Also, I asked for some bread + butter for the table but was informed that they no longer offer that after COVID, as a way to cut costs. The only option was some garlic bread for $5, which I didn't want. To me, that is a red flag at a restaurant! Bread and butter should always be complementary, in my opinion. The bathrooms were somewhat clean and needed some cleaning and tidying up. There was no toilet paper in the stalls, but before I could say anything, an employee came in to refill them with some new rolls. The ambience of the place is nice. It's a good spot for a romantic date night or a business lunch in the afternoon. They have a nice patio with a fire pit and heaters if you'd like to enjoy the Santa Barbara air. The restaurant itself also wasn't spotless clean and the floors could have used some sweeping in the area we were sitting in. Between that, the missing bread basket and the state of the bathroom, I'm gonna stick with 4 stars this time. It just didn't hit the mark the way it should have. I may or may not come back the next time I'm in Santa Barbara. Thank you Anthony, Holden, and FisHouse. read more

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Father's Day weekend and my wife and I were on the road to Santa Barbara. On the road 5 hours, parked and before heading to the pier we stumbled across this place. We were hungry so we figured why not? I'm so happy we stopped here. The food was great! My wife ordered the salmon. I ordered the mixed seafood and chips and we started with the mussels and clams. And it did not disappoint! The setting was nice. Perfect for Santa Barbara. Service nice and attentive and food was good! Nothing more we could have asked for after being on the road for 5 hours lol! If you're reading this, definitely give this spot a try. read more

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The Santa Barbara Fishouse is an absolute staple if you're looking for quintessential Santa Barbara dining. The location right across from the beach means the views are unbeatable, especially if you can snag a patio table. ​I stopped in for a business lunch, and it was the perfect setting impressive but relaxed. You have to try the Ahi tuna sandwich, the fish was incredibly fresh and the flavor was spot on. You can really taste the quality of the seafood here. ​It's definitely a must try for dinner as well, but take my advice: make a reservation! It gets packed, and you won't want to miss out. read more

Santa Barbara FisHouse - Ahi Poke - Seafood Near Me - Santa Barbara, California

I would NOT recommend this spot if you are visiting and want to try a spot that is representative of the great seafood scene that Santa Barbara is apparently known for. I left this place underwhelmed and disappointed. FOOD: Fish and Chips (2/5) - Some strips of fish were nice and flaky, but others were pretty tough and hard. It was overall very inconsistent. The fries were also really nothing special. It came with cocktail sauce, ketchup, and tartar sauce. The tartar sauce was also notably bland. The real crime to me, however, was that there were raisins (and possibly even pineapple) in my cole slaw. Fish Tacos (3/5) - They were nothing special. You would expect more from a place that specializes in seafood. SERVICE: We chose to sit outside, which was an absolute mistake. We felt rather neglected because it took forever to order, receive our food, and get the bill. We had also placed an order of truffle fries, but I guess that was never registered because it never came out. We were already disappointed by the food we received, so we did not bother clarifying. The only really redeeming quality about this place was the view while sitting outside. We enjoyed a really beautiful sunset as we waited for anyone to acknowledge us. read more

Santa Barbara FisHouse - Fish & Chips - Seafood Near Me - Santa Barbara, California

It seemed too good to be true but we were walking around Santa Barbara by the beach at 8pm and saw that FisHouse had a happy hour on a Friday until close. We had good sangria and a martini and few menu items. Nothing felt like happy hour portion food. What seemed like a full dinner with two rounds of drinks came out to only $103 before tip. Excellent service, drinks and food! Also, I rarely order bread bowls but this was the best I've ever had. read more

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Nice lil indoor outdoor right on the water rustic restaurant. Nothing fancy...just amazing food and view! Ambience is very casual and serene. Definitely an AT SEA FEEL. Jennifer was our server and she was amazingly bubbly and thorough from the first moment! Great personality!!! There is limited inside seating, we sat outside right by the water. Beautiful view but a bit breezy during this season. Good Rating 5 Highest Clam Chowder 5 We had to stop here for the clam chowder! So friggin good! It is filled with clams and seasoned so well. It actually tastes like seafood and milk! Oysters 5 absolutely fresh and yummy with all the compliments! Kumomotos and East Bays were ordered. Scallop and shrimp pasta 5! Extremely tasty and the scallops and shrimps were a great size. Portion was good and great for family style meals with different dishes to try. Variety deep fried seafood 4. Very yummy with a great variety of scallops, shrimps, oysters, calamari and an onion ring. Only reason why it didn't get a 5 was a few of the pieces were overfried so they were dry. Iced tea 5. Perfectly brewed. Not watered down. Has a flowery taste! Yummy! The service is our favorite! Jennifer really made it awesome even though it was crazy busy. She took care of us! Unfortunately, there was a gentleman there that didn't share the same customer service level as Jennifer. read more

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The food was so so good! Very flavorful, everything was amazing. I preferred the clam chowder and the seafood pasta over the poke but it was all still tasty. The customer service was a 10/10 as well, and the place itself was super cute and close to the water! read more

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Absulotely loved this place. Located off Cabrillo right across the street from beach, you will find this resteraunt. A couple of co-workers and I stopped by for an early lunch at 11:30am and this place was empty. We took advantage of outside seating with a nice little view and we felt like we were in paradise. I ordered a dozen oysters, an order of fish tacos and the coconut shrimp. The coconut shrimp first of all were AMAZING, 10/10. The oysters were very fresh and of great quality. The tacos were good, my least favorite of the 3 but still tasty. Overall, I really loved my meal and I would defenitly come back again. I did end up paying about $100 bucks for my lunch but it was worth every penny. Make sure to keep FisHouse in mind when selecting your next lunch/dinner spot. read more

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My wife and I ate lunch here on our last full day in Santa Barbara. Our waitress, Ava, was phenomenal. She warmly greeted us, gave us great suggestions and we were very willing to try them. Her conversation was personable and really made our time at this restaurant wonderful. My wife ordered the fresh oysters and the seafood plate. Oh.. she also had a oyster shooter with vodka ( This was her 1st time trying it and she loved it). I ordered the seafood pasta. Everything came out hot, full portioned and very very seasoned. We both complimented our food throughout the meal. I had a Sangria and my wife had a vodka lemonade. I can't remember what the exact name of the drink is though (Name located on the menu). We stayed for like 3hrs just drinking and converse amongst ourselves and with Ava. This experience truly helped make the last day full. Thank you Ava for being who you are. Do not change girl. If you go to this restaurant, ask for her AND tip her well. She deserves it! read more

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Our bartender, Andrew, was working his butt off! Amazing drinks, amazing happy hour, great food. Can't beat the view from the patio on a summer day! read more

This place rocks! Everything is great: food, service, ambience. Indoor or outdoor seating you can't got wrong, just depends on your preference. If it's not too chilly I'd say enjoy the view of the pier outside read more

Great dinner, my partner had been wanting to come back here so we decided to make reservations and planned on this meal. It did not disappoint. The staff, especially our server Freddie were all great! Nice light meal before our show! I had the prawn-tons and sole. My partner had the coconut shrimp. It was all good! We will be back. read more

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We read Yelp not just for the reviews but also to see the number of reviews. A lot of people like this place! The seasoning on the fish n chips was outstanding! Lightly breaded fish, not beer-battered. Excellent meal! read more

There were so many flies it was hard to enjoy our meals because we were constantly having to swat the flies away!!! It is such a cute restaurant in a great location but they have to get a control of the flies because no one wants deal with the stress and grossness that comes with flies sitting on our food and drinks! read more

Pretty good food, though it was a little on the greasy side. Waitress never came to refill my drink. Ocean view, so very lovely, but a little on the pricey side. We shared an order of seafood fried with French fries and it came with a small coleslaw on the side. Coleslaw a little on the bland side but I love that they added small pineapple chunks and golden raisins. You have to go up some steps to use the restroom so be cautious If you have a handicap. read more

Santa Barbara FisHouse - Cup of clam chowder with oyster crackers - Seafood Near Me - Santa Barbara, California

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We had an amazing dinner at Santa Barbara Fish House. I made a reservation earlier that afternoon and requested an outdoor table for two. They mentioned it wasn't guaranteed since it was a warm day and many guests might want to sit outside, but when we arrived they actually got us a table on the patio, which was perfect. As it got a little chilly later in the evening, a very friendly staff member brought over a heater and turned it on for us, which made the experience even more comfortable. The food was fantastic. I had the sea bass with cashews, and it was honestly one of the best fish dishes I've ever had -- incredibly fresh and full of flavor. My husband had the ceviche, which he also really enjoyed. For dessert, I tried their banana puff pastry special, and it was absolutely delicious -- the perfect way to end the meal. Our waitress was super friendly, fun, and helpful with recommendations, which made the whole evening even better. Overall, this was one of the best dinner experiences we've had, and we would definitely come back again. read more

Santa Barbara FisHouse - Banana pastry dessert - Seafood Near Me - Santa Barbara, California

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Worst $110.7 I've spent. The food was mid, service was pretty awful minus the dude refilling our water. We came here for our dad's bday and the waiter did not acknowledge this whatsoever. On top of that, they take plates away so fast with our forks so at the end, we had to eat with our hands, which sucked. On to the food, clam chowder was good, had lots of clam bits in it which was good and the oyster shells were great. Some bread on the side would be nice. The sea bass was good too, good flavoring. The calamari was 2 tentacles and 6 tops for $16 dollars, with some bell pepper pico de gallo, was good minus the flakiness. Worst was the tostada. It broke apart when I bit into it and it spilled all over the floor, my bad for not holding it over the plate, but I had to eat the bits that fell on my plate with my hands as all my utensils were taken away. The octopus scallop was way too spicy with too much pineapple on it. Overall, would not come back as it is a tourist trap with over priced, and not amazing food. read more

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Just ok really. Food bland but good portions. Atmosphere was a little stale. Was expecting more. Feels like it's stuck in the 1980's.

Long weekend getaway. We came here 3 times for both lunch and dinner. Ava was our server today and she was on top of her game. Great customer service. The fresh fish options are amazing. Sit on the patio in the bar area. Best ocean and pier views. Thank you Ava for making our lunch special. read more

We brought our daughter here.The hostess was great, we had reservations and she put us on patio with great views and next to firepit. We started with crab appetizer,so tasty! For entrees I had the sea bass local special,husband had the macadamia sea bass & our daughter had the salmon with pineapple rice. We also shared the banana and mud our desserts.Everything was delicious! Fantastic service too read more

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20% Auto grat on 5 with no heads up is enough to stop you from coming back. Service was normal. Food wasnt good enough to offset what's mentioned above. Wouldnt come Back. This ridiculous tip culture needs to stop. read more

Santa Barbara FisHouse - Auto tip for small party - Seafood Near Me - Santa Barbara, California

We sat at the bar. Amazing food, amazing service by Ava. Met some locals. We felt like family. We will return again as soon as possible.

Not sure why they are getting such low reviews but their food is delicious. We ordered cioppino, baked/grilled salmon with mashed potatoes and grilled veggies, grilled octopus( well marinated and cooked perfectly) with Brussel sprouts and fish ceviche. The portion is huge which can be shared and 1 order is good for 2-3 people. The hostess shared her favorites with us and she is very attentive. SB Fishouse is across the beach and there are lots of paid parking by the beach. The place is clean and well decorated and classy. I think the previous reviews help them improve coz the food isn't what was described by most. read more

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Went with a group so only able to order from prearranged menu. Tried the macadamia crusted mahi mahi. Though a very generous portion, the fish was overcooked and dry. Beurre blanc sauce was great so was able to salvage some of fish by dragging thru to accompany very well seasoned rice and vegetables. Tablemate had a pineapple chicken sandwich and again, very generous portion of dry chicken. Servers were attentive read more

Yummm and the most amazing service! The food was spectacular, we had two different types of oysters, the uni/raw scallop plate and the tuna poké. We sat outside and the heat lamps were perfect. We were checked on very regularly. read more

Santa Barbara FisHouse - Oysters and uni scallop dish - Seafood Near Me - Santa Barbara, California

Fishouse is a local favorite of Santa Barbara. Everything I've ever had here has been delicious and fresh! Today, we went and shared the rockfish ceviche. The citrus combined with the jalapeños and other fresh vegetables make the rockfish a great appetizer to start off any meal! I had the local sea bass. It was cooked to perfection and the herb crust along with the herb butter sauce made it a great dinner entree. That and a blood orange margarita was a great combo. I have to give a shout-out to our waiter, Lucas. He was attentive and check on us throughout our meal, making sure everything was going well. The place was packed and he took great care of us! Everything about the FisHouse makes it feel like Santa Barbara. From the design of the restaurant and look and feel of the inside. Anyone looking for true Santa Barbara experience as well as great seafood should ld this place out. read more

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Yes, Santa Barbara Fishouse is expensive, has long lines, no reservations, and few outdoor tables. But it is WELL worth it, and I eat here every time I'm in SB. The food is delicious, uni is spectacular, view is outstanding, and service is friendly! Know what you are getting when you put your name on the list. Unless you are here often, wait the extra time to get an outdoor table. Go treat yourself. You could bite off your tongue tomorrow and never taste again Best bites: Uni scallops, a must try Lobster Shrimp and crab Louis salad Oysters Other bites: If I have to nitpick, I like my beer colder than served here read more

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The good: I was able to make reservations online. It's not far from the kids park so my family was able to come here after a fun day at the playground. It's across the street from the beach so the location is excellent. They have a fun fish tank inside and cool sardine tiles on the ground. The atmosphere was really fun inside and it had a nice upscale feel. I liked that kids got crayons and their kids menu had a coloring page. My kids enjoyed the fries in their kids meal and I liked the carrots and nuts in my mahi mahi dish. The bad: The macadamia nut crusted mahi mahi was overcooked. My sesame mahi mahi dish came with pineapple fried rice but the rice tasted like bland pilaf rather than what you normally think of when you imagine pineapple fried rice. I guess I was thinking it would be more like Thai fried rice which is fragrant and flavorful. The broccoli in my dish was also overcooked. We got a lemonade and it was probably the worst I've had. It was very artificial and reminded me of cleaning fluid. The tap water was also super chlorinated and bad tasting compared to most tap waters in other cities. The mud pie had great flavor but was super frozen and solid when we got it and only had a thin crust layer. It was mostly just coffee ice cream (other mud pies have more layers or less of the ice cream layer). The interior was pretty loud. The outdoor area is small but has a nice fire pit. The kids fish and chips was more like a bread crumb batter than the traditional wet batter. The interesting: They sell gift cards online. read more

My husband and I came here on a whim on a Saturday night because I was craving clam chowder after our wine tasting nearby. It was super busy. They told us it would be like an hour wait, unless we wanted to sit at a high table outside. We opted for that option since we brought our dog with us (which we loved - they're dog friendly as long as you sit in their outside patio!) We got the New England clam chowder despite the mixed reviews, the fried calamari, and the Petrole Sole. The calamari was good - some of the pieces were huge as if they really just picked off a squid from the ocean and deep frie it as is. The Petrole Sole was okay - a bit dry and could be seasoned a little better. The clam chowder was better than I anticipate after reading the Yelp reviews, but the color did look darker than normal clam chowder we're used to. The food was decent but definitely not worth the price we paid because my husband and I both got the runs after eating this meal so we wouldn't come back. read more

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Great location across from the beach and the art walk. Service was friendly and attentive. Servings were big. My husband's California Benedict had perfectly cooked eggs and crispy hash browns. His English muffin was a bit soggy with the tomato on top. My crab cake Benedict also had perfectly cooked eggs. The crab cakes were ok. The potatoes were not hot and had bell peppers, which were not mentioned on the menu. I would've preferred the crispy hash browns. I will add that it is difficult to find perfectly poached eggs on eggs Benedict, and they nailed it! read more

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I want to love FisHouse, I really do. But .... FisHouse is supposedly a sea food restaurant, but they don't seem to know how to cook fish. My Sea Bass was so overcooked it was mushy, as was my tablemate's. Oh well, at least we've got Brophy Brothers. read more

I wanted to like this place. But unfortunately, we had a $375 extremely poor experience. We ordered calamari and there was 70% fried jalapeño and 30% calamari that was very chewy. My son's steak came out rare (purple) and had to be sent back. My mom and I ordered macadamia crusted mahi mahi and both were so undercooked we could only eat 1/2 and even after saying something we're not offered anything to help other than a to go box. My older son ordered a ribeye that he dumped an entire salt shaker on it was not seasoned whatsoever. Then on top of that we never had a water refill the entire time and the waitress rarely came by the entire last 45 min. There was a mandatory 18% gratuity on a party of 5 so I was forced to pay like $58 for horrible service. Perhaps even the worst part was that they brought out the first three plates and set them down at a different table and walked away. Then as the second round of OUR meal came out they realized they'd placed the first half at the wrong table. My food had been passed around and touched by other diners and they told me "it was fine" and wouldn't take them back to have them redone. Will truly never come back. Beautiful/scenic spot and that's about all I have that is nice to say. read more

Parker was excellent, we are a large group and his customer service was awesome! Our food was great except our sidings, the broccoli and french beans are chewy, you cant eat it. It was not fresh, it might be a frozen veggie! read more

We stopped by here for lunch while visiting Santa Barbara for the day on Memorial Weekend. We got lucky and were sat right away. The server Noelia I believe her name was extremely kind and made sure she was on top of everything we needed. I am looking forward to coming back once I'm in the area again! read more

Santa Barbara FisHouse - Tuna melt and seafood platter - Seafood Near Me - Santa Barbara, California

The staff is so kind and excellent and quick with service. I went with friends and we enjoyed everything we ate! The location itself is beautiful and it's near the beach! read more

Friends and I ate here after a long day of wine tasting and walking around. We were not impressed. Luckily I was not super hungry and only ordered the cauliflower bites. They were barely crunchy from the light panko coating with a sweet and spicy glaze. They were also crunchy and undercooked. Mehhh... I ordered a side of garlic cheese bread and what a disappointment!! It tasted stale, old, and dry. I don't know what frostbitten bread tastes like, but I promise this was it. I sent it back after one bite. My friend ordered clam chowder and said it tasted too fishy. It was also sent back. My other friend ordered grilled shrimp, mashed potatoes, and vegetables. Although she managed to eat most of it, she said everything was bland. The vegetables were a cheap mix that she said was a mix of undercooked brussel sprouts and a lot of other wilted veggies. Save your money. Nothing here is worth it. read more

Santa Barbara FisHouse - Cauliflower...mehhh - Seafood Near Me - Santa Barbara, California

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Had lunch here. Had the local halibut with broccoli and roasted potatoes and a beet salad. Outstanding food in every sense, service was excellent and the atmosphere (right across from the beach and pier) was stellar. So much better than their average rating, however parking is a chore... read more

Service was great! Food was mediocre. Had caesar salad, onion rings and lobster pasta. The lobster pasta was not good. It was $35 dollars made with boxed pasta, it seems like canned lobster, salty and just not good. We shared pasta and neither of us finished it. The best thing was the house wine and onion rings. I am not one to write bad reviews but just had too. read more