Brophy Bros.
Seafood Restaurant$$$$
Santa Barbara
"Perfect ratio: 4 drops of tabasco per each garlic baked clam."(10 Tips)
"#FabuLIST #DubiDO clam chowder, tuna salad, and seafood pasta."(37 Tips)
"Incredible views, be sure to sit on the terrace facing the harbor!"(28 Tips)
"Bloody Mary's from one-eyed Jack downstairsare the best..."(18 Tips)
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Joseph BulgerAugust 28, 2013Superb cioppino, clam chowder and Bloody Mary. Get there right at 11:00am to stand in line at opening, or get there later and wait for a seat at the bar (great service). Best restaurant in SBUpvoted Jan 7
Lisa DentenOctober 11, 2013Our Airbnb host recommended for its great fish & chips, and he's right! Go to the bar & eat off it's menu, he said upstairs dining is tourist trap. Bar cozy, cute with fast & great service! Enjoy! xo
Natalie MMarch 24, 2015Completely lived up to the hype I've heard about this place. Excellent food! Great view and very good service! And they pour the stiffest drinks I've seen in a long time. Cheers!
Spencer HansenJune 30, 2019Food is excellent. Very fresh fish, which was delicious. Drinks are made strong, which makes up for the price. View is unbeatable. Service was okay given that it was busy on a Saturday.
Natalie GuerraFebruary 11, 2016Get a seat outside. Great time with friends with one of my favorite views of the harbor in Santa Barbara
- hinyan wongMay 3, 2016Tasty cioppino, friendly service, lovely location. Succinct wine list (had a Santa Barbara Chardonnay which was perfect with seafood). What not to like? Will definitely come back.
Venkatesh HodavdekarDecember 22, 2014The clam chowder was really good and so were the crab cake. Try and visit during of peak hours so that you don't have to wait long for a table.
Justin OrdovezaJune 10, 2020There’s a nice view of the marina. Go al fresco. The seafood is a must. The appetizer sampler is good for a meal for one.
Chris EspirituMarch 31, 2017Love the seafood here! Ceviche was flavorful and fresh and Shrimp and Crab Salad was 👍🏼. Definitely recommend!
RaeMay 24, 2022Nice spot on the water that the locals love! Fresh food, great staff & amazing views! Would recommend to get a reservation or you’ll be waiting a while
A true honest locals spot! Amazing food, views & service! If possible, at sunset sit on the putter deck upstairs facing the harbor & mountains! Incredible place!
Jen HatlestadOctober 1, 2012Amazing clam chowder, and their crab & shrimp salad was really good (only complaint was too many olives). Service was fast, and at times a little rushed, but overall, a great restaurant.
Aleksandr LisnychenkoApril 11, 2013Swordfish is excellent! Also it comes with english cream clam chowder and a bunch of salad + rice or French fries :) Outside is perfect view on Santa Barbara bay.
Thomas RizziSeptember 11, 2013What a nice place. Really good food and so nice service. Really love this place. You should try the cold combo. The ceviche is really good
Tim NiceFebruary 2, 2011Tim N.Great service, great food, a table on the deck at sun down with some freshly caught seafood dish their amazing slaw and a nice margarita is as close to heaven as you can get! If you have to que
Nick LOctober 4, 2012Try the Cioppino - My go to dish on the menu. Chalk full of seafood and an amazing tomato broth. When I think fisherman stew this is what I think of.
Kate H.May 7, 2013Three people. Three dozen oysters, an order of crab, peel & eat shrimp and clam chowder. Four drinks. $80. Can't go wrong!
Todd ForetJune 18, 2012Great evening location to hang with the locals. Great service and great food. You may have to wait but the view, service and food are well worth the time.
After your gorgeous meal here, if you feel like some exercise, visit the close by Los Banos pool for a dip. Just be cautious of a recent outbreak of diarrhea in the deep end.
Michelle MadisonJune 1, 2012Well.. The garlic shrimp made me miss New Orleans barbecue shrimp and the bake claims made me want my favorite claims dish for Don Pepe's in NY! Hummm..
KristinaDecember 31, 2016Amazing shrimp cocktail with jumbo shrimp & super potent cocktail sauce. Absolute must try!
eric bornemannJune 9, 2019Sea food is decent, the cioppino has nice sherry flavor, plus there’s nice outdoor seating. Would be much better if they took reservations.
Tom SawyerJanuary 2, 2014Clam chowder is a MUST here!! From drinks - get Dark'n'Stormy or a Bloody Mary!!
Sarah ChhumJune 3, 2013Amazing clam chowder! But if you want to save room for more food from their menu, get a cup of it. The bowl is huge!
Sam SamOctober 30, 2012The clam chowder is divine. Garlic baked clams are to die for. Bloody Marys here will wake u UP. AND our stewardess was a hot cutie YEAHHH
Elle MiddletonJune 25, 2016Seabass and clam crowder are excellent! Great service! We loved our experience here.
Erika RobbinsJune 23, 2015Stopped at the bar for a quick bite before our scuba trip. Friendly service and very tasty fried fish!- Chelsea BalkanJuly 1, 2014#FabuLIST #DubiDO clam chowder, tuna salad, and seafood pasta. Cheap beers and great views. Fast service. Baked clams were overrated.
Anahita GhorbaniApril 18, 2015Amazing sea side atmosphere, lovely waiters and delicious food!! Must visit!
Mary HelfrichFebruary 13, 2013Clam chowder is excellent! Fresh clams...atmosphere will you remind you of being in a New England clam shack.
Maria ThomasDecember 9, 2011Beware of the corner table deck seagull. He can smell your fear. Also, browse for your new yacht next door while waiting for your table buzzer to start talking to you.
Julie PattonJuly 18, 2011Hard to go wrong with anything here but the garlic baked clams, hot platter and clam chowder are all to die for.
Raj SuriFebruary 17, 2013Like everyone else is saying, the clam chowder is the best. But add a little tobasco to put it over the top. The bloody Marys are overrated.
Jamie FSeptember 23, 2013Holy clam chowder and garlic baked clams. Quite possibly best I've ever had
Katlan PennyMarch 25, 2013Some of the best seafood I've had. Loved the fish & chips and clam chowder.
- Aprille WrightDecember 30, 2014The view is great the food OK and the service depends on who you get. It's a bit pricy for what you get. I really enjoyed the Clam Chowder.
CJ Ten Hoeve 👑June 14, 2012Get a table outside right on the bay, gaze at the mountains, and enjoy a nice plate of crab cakes.
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- 11:00 AM–10:00 PM
(805) 966-4418
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