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Located directly across the street from the Santa Barbara shoreline, we were warmly welcomed by the hostess who graciously gave us a table next a big picture window with a view. We shared a bowl of clam chowder that was thick and absolutely delicious. For our entrees, we ordered the Crab Louie Salad and the Fish and Chips. The salad was loaded with sweet, juicy crab meat, covering a bed of greens with sliced egg, cucumber, and avocados. The dressing was homemade and truly did not disappoint. Now on to the fish and chips.... you'll be hard pressed to find a non-greasy fish and chips, but we found one here at the Santa Barbara FisHouse!!! Crispy, tender, and flavorful with a side of tartar sauce and malt vinegar on the side. The fries were typical but the coleslaw was unique. I usually enjoy a savory coleslaw instead of sweet, but this one was an exception. Raisins and pineapple bits sweetened the coleslaw but did not overpower it. Our server, though friendly, could've been a little more attentive, especially since it wasn't very busy during the time we were there. She forgot the iced tea spoons, had to wave her down for another soup spoon even though she knew we were sharing the chowder, and she didn't clear our dishes before giving us the bill nor after we paid for it. As far as pricing goes, to give you an idea, we ordered 2 iced teas, one bowl of clam chowder, crab louie salad and fish and chips cost us a little over $50.00. On a side note, the bathrooms were clean, it is wheelchair accessible with the ramp along the side of the building, and only valet parking is available. There are plenty of parking opportunities all around the downtown area should you decide not to use the valet services they provide. Also, they do have a bar area but since we ate in the restaurant, I can't really comment on that. All I do know is they have a television where they show whatever sport is playing at the moment. I highly recommend!!! I give it five shakas!!!🤙🤙🤙🤙🤙
S elS el
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Made a trip to Santa Barbara and we were craving some oysters so decided to try this spot as the location was right next to the beach. We were able to make a reservation beforehand in order to make it to their happy hour however they only do it at the bar which is something they didn't have on their website. We ordered a carafe of their seasonal sangria which was worth it as we got about 5 cups out of it. We order a dozen oysters and they provided a sampler of four different oysters all of which had distinct flavors but all tasted amazing. As for our entrees we ordered the pistachio crusted ahi and the mushroom scallop risotto. The ahi was cooked well and really good. The rice it came with however was a little too mushy for my taste. The risotto was amazing and so flavorful. Scallops were cooked perfectly and there were plenty of mushrooms in it as well. For dessert we ordered the banana tart tatin and it was delicious. By the end of the meal we were so full, luckily it was right next to the beach and pier we decided to go for a little stroll to walk it off. Overall would recommend this to anyone looking to eat some grey food by the ocean. The atmosphere was great and the servers were very fast and helpful.
Kevin ChauKevin Chau
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Honestly one of the worst meals I've had in a long time and my girlfriend agrees. It was such an awful experience, we left Santa Barbara for home instead of spending our Saturday out there after eating here. I ordered a beer and the lobster omlette and she ordered the sea bass, the sangria, and the chocolate lava cake. We also ordered water we had to ask about. The omelette was way overcooked and the lobster tasted rough. Her bass was the biggest disappointment. $35 and she shared a bite with me and I said "that was a potato" and she said "no". Genuinely thought she was mistaken until I realized it. It had absolutely no flavor. First time I've seen this girl leave potatoes behind too. Neither of us finished our food. The sangria had no flavor and that's about the first time in my life I didn't finish a drink for her before walking out. Never got offered another beer, which is fine, but I would have ordered another, because that was the only good thing about the meal, albeit it wasn't from there. The lava cake had a thick ball of chocolate in the center that she tells me was supposed to be melted, I've never had lava cake, so I wouldn't know. I tried a bite and had to cut it with a spoon. I wouldn't eat here again if I spent $50, but I didn't. I spent $105. There's a place 2 businesses down that costs about the same, maybe even a bit less named Blue water Grill and it is at least worth the price. Don't make the mistake of eating here. Seriously. I mistook the bass for a potato.
JohnJohn
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The front of the house was outstanding. We needed a couple of accommodations and they went out of their way to make sure we had everything we needed. I felt so welcome and comfortable having a dinner date there. We were able to eat on the patio with our pup and by the way ...you can order unseasoned chicken for your dog. It was truly a special dinner with my family. We ordered the spicy seafood pasta which was amazing. The servings are fairly large and everything tasted perfect. We also ordered the Fishouse Cioppino and it was full of tasty seafood. We ended our meal with a banana dessert (don't remember the name) but it was excellent. I highly recommend this place for any occasion. It has a romantic feel but is also very welcoming to anyone who wants a great meal. Again, so much praise for the front of the house. I had a wonderful experience from start to finish. I am excited to go back! My dog has also asked me to rate 5 more stars on her behalf but unfortunately we can only rate up to 5. She loved her dinner. Thank you for a great experience!
Angela GomezAngela Gomez
10
Me and my wife just arrived from Texas back to California. She wanted to partake at a restaurant in santa Barbara. She found the fish house. As you enter inside you will find outside dinning with overhead covers. You can get a window seat looking towards the ocean to some degree. Very cozy place, wait staff were very nice it was a Monday about 3pm not to busy yet. Now for the food I had a buger it was very tasty, my wife had pan roasted chicken with a mushrooms sauce. I like to point out the chicken was a bit dry the sauce was outstanding, I would loved to had the chicken grilled would have taken it over the top. If you enjoy wines, this place has plenty to choose from the menu itself is small I was told they mixed it up for various reasons and seasonal fair. Overall nice place to get together with friends or a special date
Marvin BundyMarvin Bundy
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Dinner was great! Presentation was beautiful, flavors good, and the service was quick for a restaurant that was vey busy on a Friday night during the dinner rush. The grilled artichoke was a definite favorite, and I will be dreaming about the citrus-buttered salmon with chive mashed potatoes for some time (such good flavor, and nice and crispy outside too—yum). The mixed green salad was also much larger than expected for the price which was nice, and the ranch dressing was really delicious! The only negative was the chocolate soufflé for dessert, which seemed underdone in the middle so we were afraid to eat it (still batter-y and cold, not fluffy); however, we let the server Jessica know and she kindly offered to take it off the bill or bring us something else. Really outstanding service thank you Jessica!
Marina McCowinMarina McCowin
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Nearby Attractions Of Santa Barbara FisHouse
Pier Santa Barbara
MOXI, The Wolf Museum of Exploration + Innovation
The Eagle Inn
Chase Palm Park
Beachside Inn
Santa Barbara Museum of Natural History Sea Center
Hotel Milo Santa Barbara
Harbor View Inn
Villa Rosa Inn
Riviera Beach House

Pier Santa Barbara
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MOXI, The Wolf Museum of Exploration + Innovation
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The Eagle Inn
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Chase Palm Park
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Nearby Restaurants Of Santa Barbara FisHouse
Santa Barbara Shellfish Company
Chad’s Cafe
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Sandbar Cocina y Tequila - Santa Barbara
Moby Dick Restaurant
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Loquita Santa Barbara
The Lark Santa Barbara
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Santa Barbara Shellfish Company
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Chad’s Cafe
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Finney's Crafthouse - Santa Barbara
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Sandbar Cocina y Tequila - Santa Barbara
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101 E Cabrillo Blvd, Santa Barbara, CA 93101
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Casual waterfront restaurant serving seasonal seafood with ocean views, outdoor patio & fire pit.
attractions: Pier Santa Barbara, MOXI, The Wolf Museum of Exploration + Innovation, The Eagle Inn, Chase Palm Park, Beachside Inn, Santa Barbara Museum of Natural History Sea Center, Hotel Milo Santa Barbara, Harbor View Inn, Villa Rosa Inn, Riviera Beach House, restaurants: Santa Barbara Shellfish Company, Chad’s Cafe, Finney's Crafthouse - Santa Barbara, Sandbar Cocina y Tequila - Santa Barbara, Moby Dick Restaurant, Santo Mezcal, Loquita Santa Barbara, The Lark Santa Barbara, Bluewater Grill Seafood Restaurant Santa Barbara, Flor De Maiz
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