Arch Rock Fish
(Now Closed)Seafood Restaurant and Cocktail Bar$$$$
Lower State, Santa Barbara
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Ravini NagahawattaJune 26, 2014Had the clam chowder, cioppino and choc cake with gelato and all 3 of them were amazing with 5/5 stars for the clam chowder. Don't try their iced tea though. Big disappointment there.
Ranu RajkarnikarJanuary 25, 2015Great happy hour! $5 cocktails and beer/wine specials. Sit outside. Get the sushi roll and tater tots to share as a HH snack.
MarissaAugust 19, 2013Food is awesome. You must sit at the bar for the happy hour specials and if you're traveling let them know so they can hurry the food along. Also, they may be out of some things late on Sunday night.
Faith WalkerJune 18, 2012We had an over all great dining experience. The Lobster Roll was EXCELLENT! I loved the fries made in truffle oil. The service was OUTSTANDING. It was almost like we were in a private room.
Serena MarianiAugust 24, 2013We arrived looking for a recommended place (by Lonely Planet) which wasn't there and ended up here - did not regret it! Good food, great great service and no pretentiousness. Sea bass and tuna = win
CoronaJanuary 28, 2015The happy hour menu here is awesome! The drinks are great and the food is really tasty. Get the beef slider or two. They're 'da bomb'.
Andrew LaymanDecember 23, 2013Steamed clams are good. Truffle fries, grilled trout, and cioppino were good too. Will definitely come back.
Kelly Park-LeeNovember 19, 2013Their clam chowder is the best I've ever had! Food & service was amazing! Can't wait to go back!
Best Margaritas: fresh lime juice, not the nasty mix stuff. At happy hour they are $4!! Come here all the time with my mustached cowboy James
Nun AddictJune 26, 2015Great friendly staff, especially Andy, who gave us a great recommendation for a vegan/veggie place.
Jason WaltersMarch 20, 2012THIS PLACE WAS AWESOME!!! You must try the Beer Steamed Mussels and the Cedar Plank Salmon. This Salmon was the best Iv'e EVER had!!!!!
Get 5 lobster sliders they are sooooo delicious! i wish they would do a 5ft long of the lobster roll. delicious!
Arch Rock FishDecember 14, 2011Check Out the Crab Special on Monday And Tuesday! Best Crab deal in Town :) Check-In on Facebook or Foursquare for secret hook ups!
Adam AltmejdJune 28, 2014The place changes owners and is now called only "Arch Rock". The offer is not valid anymore but the food was still great!
Andrew IngramJune 14, 2013Excellent oysters and chowder! Highly recommend the mixed plate for main though!
Yuqi ChenFebruary 16, 2013Lobster is sooooo great! Remember to make reservations, there's a long line after 6:30 pm.- Arch Rock FishOctober 28, 2011This Place has the Best Seafood In Santa Barbara! :)And got voted best new Restaurant....And got voted best Happy Hour...
Great Sea Bass! Love the baby bok choy - slightly spicy!
the fish & chips are amazing! light and not greasy. make sure to ask for truffle fries instead of reg. fries!- Arch Rock FishDecember 14, 2011We recommend Checking out the Happy Hour! Regular and Late Night option 7 days a Week :)
If Richard is there, which he will be, ask him to buy you his favorite drink...drano!
- Favorite new spot!. Amazing happy hour and they make the best bloody Mary in town!
- the fish & chips are amazing! light and not greasy. make sure to ask for truffle fries!
This place actually has the best steak in town, as well as seafood.
Alli CondraDecember 5, 2011Sunday - all day happy hour, is amazing! As are the smoked salmon deviled eggs!
Chuck RyanSeptember 28, 2010The clam chowder in the sourdough breadbowl for lunch is excellent! & I'm from Boston!
Best Happy Hour in town. Make sure to try the Ahi Poke and the Fish Tacos
thib FishAugust 31, 2013Ordered truffle fries, got regular fries. When asked to get what we wanted, got a 'kit' to turn our fries into truffle fries. Very slow service, and foursquare special only for the table not pr person
Happy hour mouthful for today - Stilton and truffle honey grilled cheese mmmmmm!
- Cioppino is awesome, loved the sea bass, and spicy coyote.
Alexandra Williams, MAApril 7, 2013Sorry to report we had terrible service. They told us where to sit, then forgot us. When we were served, we eventually went and got our own silverware. Too bad; the food was good.
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Permanently closed (Show more)
- Mon–Thu, Sun
- 11:30 AM–10:00 PM
- Fri–Sat
- 11:30 AM–11:00 PM
(805) 845-2800
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Outdoor Seating
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