Best clam chowder we have ever experienced. The seafood pasta was off the charts. Great ambiance. read more

Best seafood in SB! Love this restaurant so much! Fresh seafood and delicious! We come here each time we're in town.

I've been coming here for over 30 years. Has always been excellent. The seafood is fresh and delicious and the clam chowder is unrivaled...anywhere! The staff is busy but very friendly, as are the bartenders. Some early and be prepared to wait a bit, but definitely worth it! read more

We came here for dinner. It was extremely busy. We were put on a waitlist, but we do get a message when the table is ready. Meanwhile, we walked along the Harbor as we waited for the message. We got a seat on the outside to enjoy the views and breeze. I ordered the Seafood Pasta with the clam chowder. I was stuffed by the time I was finished. It was a good place with good food to enjoy with good friends. Only issue I had was that the server doesn't come by enough. They can just take a quick walk to see if anything is needed. It took a while for the check to come and for me to pay. I had to go up to someone else to take care of the check. read more

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At Brophy Bros., I told myself "just one oyster, behave," Next thing I knew--I was deep in the wave, Swordfish was solid, margarita went fast, Marina views doing half of the task, Prices stay fair, locals clearly don't bluff-- Four stars... yeah, I'll be back for more of this stuff. read more

I can go on and on about this place. You know it's a major establishment when you have your locals always coming in. This location is at the Santa Barbara Harbor. There's another location in Ventura Harbor but this is my favorite. Even before they open, there's always a line forming. People rush in for the bar seating that looks out to the waterfront. There's patio section along the side but it's more for smaller groups and it's narrow. A decent size restaurant inside with more tables as well as the tables outside. They don't seat you till your whole party is here. Also some seating downstairs. I think bar counter is first come. Service is alway great and the staffs are alway so sweet and friendly. Menu, petty much seafood as it should be. There's also a full bar. If it just two of us, we love the bar seating but if it's a group, a table is better. Easier to communicate. Food wise, alway the hot platter which consist of both bake oysters and claims. Then you have the steam mussels, clams and peel and eat shrimp in a nice wine broth. Is worth it. Of course you have to have the clam chowder. Small cup size but better to get the bowl to share. Also comes in a bread bowl option. Then there's the poke salad in a bed of mixed greens with fried wonton chips and a heaping of fresh tuna. Easy eat both for a meal or sharing. The two main dish that we never skip out on, the seafood pasta and ciopinno. Pasta, linguine with nice big chunks of shrimp and scallops with tomatoes and cheese. Simple but so good. It's a must and then you have the ciopinno. First off, the price is amazing. A nice big bowl of broth with loads of seafood and then topped with loads of cheese. It's definitely a MUST. There's other dishes that we do get but we have our regulars that is always a must. The food is alway amazing and very filling. They also bring out sourdough when you sit down but save the stomach for the main attraction. Come early and wait in line. Right when the door opens, the restaurant is in full swing. read more

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Family day in Santa Barbara and we finally got around to Brophy Bros. The location is really something, right in the harbor with that perfect coastal vibe. The space is intimate and cozy, and if you have time to wait for a spot on the upstairs patio it's well worth it. I had the Fried Cauliflower Sandwich which was great, the roasted garlic sriracha really complemented it well. Fries were good. The coleslaw on the other hand was dry and flavorless, easily the low point of the meal. Service was also lacking, our server was stretched way too thin and it showed. I get that it was busy but that's a staffing issue that shouldn't fall on the customers. The views and the food mostly made up for it though. Brophy Bros is still a solid stop in Santa Barbara. read more

Brophy Bros - Fried Cauliflower Sandwich - Seafood Near Me - Santa Barbara, California

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We always come to Brophy for the Clam Chowder and the Garlic Baked clams! They're so good!! There is usually a wait but totally worth it! There is outdoor and indoor seating but I prefer sitting outside so I can enjoy the nice weather while we eat. read more

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Absolutely the best tartar sauce and fish & chips for me. First had maybe a dozen or 15 years ago and haven't had in a while since too many things to eat in SB. But in Feb, we ate the Brophy Bros in Ventura and it instantly became my favorite seafood place! In March, we hit both SB lunch one day and Ventura dinner the next, lol. Always crowded at SB location of course, but wanted to sit down upstairs since haven't done so in so long. Long wait, but was lucky enough to get bar seating that opened up! Super hard working bar area servers for sure. Hustling buckets of something maybe ice, not sure, while serving folks at the bar nonstop. Tall woman had awesome awareness of the bar eaters, water got topped off before even asking, just awesome hustling workers. I've wanted to try the fish of the day sandwich when ate dinner at Ventura the month before, and this was the perfect chance for lunch. Fish was ahi, which I usually don't go for since I don't care much for the usual ahi that's seared. But wanted to try the sandwich so got it anyway to see. To my surprise, it was a cooked through ahi, even better! A nice thick cut of ahi, I was impressed! But we know how a cooked thru ahi can be dry. Not here! As I was noticing since Ventura dinner, Brophy Bros knows how to cook fish perfectly, without being overcooked, just perfect! Great fish + tartar sauce in a sandwich? I love it! Only way to improve their fish sandwich is maybe with an improved bread over the generic sliced bread. But then maybe that's by design, as you are not distracted by the bread and enjoying the incredible piece of fish & tartar! Shared sandwich with wife while kid at his usual and best fish n chips. Wife was even shocked at how good the ahi sandwich was. Seriously, def getting fish sandwich any time in SB or Ventura for lunch. For dinner it'll be more difficult since swordfish and the seabass are so incredible. Either way, Brophy Bro is now a must get for me for any SB trip! read more

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Stopped by this place just as I was about to leave from Santa Barbara. I wish there was a way to give 3.5 stars but there's not. SERVICE We didn't have reservations but came here with a group of 5 and were able to immediately get seated. The server was nice and gave us the regular amount of attention throughout our dining experience. FOOD Fried clams 5/5 Oysters Rockefeller 4/5 2 Hot combos good 3/5 1/2 dozen oysters w/ cucumber lime relish 2/5 Favorite of all the dishes was oysters Rockefeller New England clam chowder & house salad combo with bowl 3.5/5 for clam chowder ( had to add pepper and salt to season it) and 3/5 for salad. AMBIANCE It was a nice family friendly place. The staff were cool and the view was nice. Our table was upstairs on the patio with a view of the pier. read more

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This is always a go-to for us when we're in the area! The place gets busy so join the Yelp waitlist if it's open. Service was friendly and fast and the food was delish! Of course you have to get the clammy chowder, which is served in a mug. Also had the swordfish special and seafood pasta, which is served piping hot. We also got the steamed mussels, which were fine. Great location that overlooks the harbor. read more

We love the Ahi tuna poke and ceviche !! Both are so fresh and tasty. The clam chowder is also good! read more

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First time here, it was a nice little stop. The oysters were fresh but you need to add some vinegar to the tray. Oysters Rockefeller were differently prepared then we're used to but delicious. Mai tais were on point! Downside to the upstairs: no airflow and it was HOT! The poor servers were sweating read more

Brophy Bros - Oysters Rockefeller - Seafood Near Me - Santa Barbara, California

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Yummy food on the marina. Stopped here on our way back from camping. I wanted some yummy seafood and a friend recommended this place. We started with 1/2 dozen oysters which were so good and not fishy at all. I had the halibut special with fries and salad. My hubby had clam chowder and salad. Everything was delicious and the service was great. Check out the photos. read more

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This is such a spot. When it's a nice day out, you will find all the locals here. (Even when it's not a nice day out you will. ) This is the best oyster shooter I've ever had. No one else compares. The cocktail mix is the perfect blend of spicy and savory. It's fun to sit at the bar if you can. You often have to wait for a spot, but it's worth it. Just grab a drink in the window and wait. The bartenders are all seasoned and super helpful and cool. Food wise: The shrimp scampi is very generous. The sesame crusted ahi is so delicious and fresh. The sourdough bread they give you is delish. I suggest coming for a Bloody Mary and come clam chowder. That's the move. This is one of the best classic restaurants in SB. read more

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My friends and I got to stop by over the weekend and I'm glad we did! The service was great and Layla was welcoming during our visit. Seats started filling up quick as we got there right before the dinner rush. The food was amazing just like I remember before. They have some of the BEST chain chowder around! read more

Brophy Bros - Seafood Pasta - Seafood Near Me - Santa Barbara, California

My two girlfriends and I came here for a weekend girls trip for lunch and had a blast! First off be ready for some challenging parking. However, we were quite lucky and was able to find one last spot in their parking lot. From the parking lot, it is a quick three minute walk to this restaurant. We waited for about 10 minutes and got seated. It was quite packed, so do keep that in mind that you may have to wait a while for a table. Service was quick though. I ordered a blackened Seabass, which came with fries. I also ordered half dozen oysters with relish. Both were tasty and I would get them again, especially the oysters with their amazing relish. My friends ordered their clam chowder which they exclaimed was the best they've ever had. This included a girlfriend of mine who lived in the East Coast for four years by Boston. Overall, it was a great spot for lunch right on the pier. It was a perfect way to start our trip in Santa Barbara. read more

Brophy Bros - Blackened sea bass - Seafood Near Me - Santa Barbara, California

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Stopped in for some clam chowder, and a couple cocktails. Asher took good care of us. Good food, nice view, beautiful day! read more

Brophy Bros - Second course, about to get it done! - Seafood Near Me - Santa Barbara, California

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Brophy's is one of our favorite seafood restaurants in Santa Barbara. Everyone must try their garlic baked clams at least once - they are to die for! If you're looking to grab drinks or appetizers, or some lunch, their Clam Bar downstairs has fast service with seating out front with views of the harbor. A full service restaurant with a full menu is upstairs. We stopped by the clam bar today. We got the garlic baked clams (of course), their Bloody Mary (a must), clam chowder, and the sesame salmon salad. The bowl of clam chowder was huge and delicious, and is also one of the items we look forward to at Brophy's. It was our first time trying the sesame salmon salad, and it was absolutely delicious. Brophy's is a true staple in Santa Barbara with delicious food and nautical views, and we hope it's here for many years to come! read more

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This was one of the most popular restaurants during our trip to SB. It's by the harbor with a nice view, friendly staff, decent food, but cramped seating. My gf and I are relatively small, but in our table of two we both felt quite cramped and often stepped on each other's toes when we extended our legs after keeping them tucked under our seats; but I suppose this is what they'll need to do to meet the demand. There were also a lot of flies on the side, which never got on my food but frequently got within inches from my face. I'm not sure how much control they have over this though. Food: Definitely get the chowder, it was delicious! But the garlic baked clams appetizer was okay and overpriced. The seabass was also as dry as it looked in the photo. I usually eat seabass from costco home cooked on a pan or even air fryer, usually very juicy. So I was surprised and quite disappointed at how burnt and dry it was here. The fries were good though! But their complimentary bread was also room temp with solid butter, which was kind of unappetizing and hard to spread. It would've made a world of difference if it was served hot so the butter could melt. I ordered 1 main course and she ordered 1 appetizer, we shared. The total at the end was still $35/person--consider the value. Overall a 3.5/5. 3 for food, 2 for environment/comfort, but 5 and a round up for friendly service and hardworking servers. Might come back if I'm in the area but I have better options. read more

Brophy Bros - Garlic baked clams (19.95). Seabass (32.95) - Seafood Near Me - Santa Barbara, California

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This place seems like THE PLACE to visit in Santa Barbara. Table for two walk in, they said about 40 min wait, but it was more like 20 mins... we went to the bar (first come first serve) while we waited to share a clam chowder. Very tasty! At our table we added oyster rockerfeller, which I did not try due to pregnancy - but my partner said they were decent. Now to be fair it wasn't their specialty, unlike the garlic baked clams.... Those were pretty good but again no particularly over the moon for them. Added some peel and eat shrimp - they were smaller pieces, rice pilaf and coleslaw.... I'd say if you've never experience brophy's it's worth a visit but I've tried better seafood places in the area... It's also very busy so it can get quite noisy, and the seats aren't the most comfortable :) read more

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It doesn't get much better than some fresh seafood at Brophy Bros. I love Brophy's casual ambiance and the high quality food. This isn't one of those places with a great location and bad food and drinks. You get it all here at Brophy's. Parking can be a little tough on weekends, but it's worth the effort. My favorite dish is the sea bass. It's super flaky and flavorful with blackened seasoning. It comes with a side of fries and coleslaw. The fish and chips are also delicious, and you have to get the clam chowder. They also make a really good margarita. The servers are always friendly and helpful. read more

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Greatest clam chowder ever. Large clams without the weird brine that a lot of clam chowders have. Servers are so friendly, food is the greatest thing of all time, food comes out pretty fast. I dream of it. I live closer to the Ventura location, but there is something magical in this one. Got the fish and chips, the batter is so thin, crispy, and doesn't feel greasy at all while the fish is so fresh it almost tastes sweet. Then we got the seafood pasta, perfectly al-dente pasta, delicious shrimp-I was a little overexcited and just squeezed the entire juice of the lemon slice given and it was still delicious. And nothing can beat the fresh sourdough bread they bring out for you. Perfectly airy and crispy on the outside; imagine the scene from Ratatouille? That's it. Seating is limited, public bathrooms are outside and around but some of them are out of order, but came on a weekday and there was 0 wait. read more

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Ordered the regular fish and chips and my wife got the sea bass. The fish and chips were super flaky and light, and the tartar sauce and cocktail sauce were honestly the best I've ever had. The fries were tasty and the coleslaw was perfect. I'd definitely order this again. Even my 5-year-old, who's super picky, ate it and gave it his stamp of approval. My wife's sea bass was moist and really good, and it was nice that it came with clam chowder. The chowder was chunky and flavorful. A cup is more than enough to share with your significant other. Service was decent. Great ambience as we were seated outside with views of the harbor along with great music and vibes. read more

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DO NOT GO IF YOU ARE A PERSON OF COLOR, THEY ARE RACISTS AND YOU WILL NOT GET SERVICE!! Myself and me family were "ghosted"purposely during my wife's birthday on vacation. I am from the area originally, we went on Wed March 18th. They don't have an option to reserve seats for anything over 4 online. We were staying at the Hilton Virginia minutes from the location. I purposely had my (Italian) wife go in because we're at the harbor and I didn't want issues as a 6'1" 290lb black man, I know how it goes. I heard her be told were on the list and would be given our seats within an hour (we were sent a text verification). Around 7:04 my parents show up the restaurant. My father called and said we weren't on the list. My wife has an obvious name and the same person was"helping"us the entire time. She told him that"maybe we booked on Ventura". This in my opinion was the moment we were officially"ghosted'. This is the first indication she had the we were an interracial couple at my parents are obviously black Americans. The final time she went up was 8:15. Their are empty tables sure was told couldn't be combined and that their were two separate families overstayed their visit after paying by 2 hours and the management said nothing to them. That seems highly unlikely for a tourist are like sacred Barbara. My family has been in this area for over 50 years. I am a USCG vet and the last time I checked, money is Green. This all happened on my wife's birthday. I told my brother who is also from the area about this and he told me THE SAME EXACT THING happened to him. Do better!! read more

My daughter and I stopped here for lunch last week on our way to Solvang. I had a bowl of your delicious clam chowder along with a salad. My daughter had the Cioppino. We sat outside since it was a beautiful afternoon. Service was great. Our server - Nicole was great read more

dinner views Known for their fish and chips which were quite tasty, but the restaurant is worth a try for the views alone!! read more

Brophy Bros - Ceviche - Seafood Near Me - Santa Barbara, California

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There is usually a line for dinner but trust me on this it's worth the wait Super fun ambiance, feels like it's all locals eating there. Right on the water, good drinks. Our server made us feel right at home, he was awesome and made our experience. The food is unbelievable. I don't even like clam chowder and it was the best clam chowder I've ever had. The seafood pasta was simple but divine (my favorite thing we ordered). The fish and chips were indescribable. Fresh, flaky, yummy with homemade tater sauce, fries and coleslaw. Will try to come back here anytime were in the area. read more

This place is always a hit! The locals come here and that's always a good sign. I ordered the Cioppino and it was delicious! Cooked to perfection and served with the most delicious sourdough bread w butter :))) Check out the fish and chips, but order it Sea Bass instead. My company made a great choice! So yummy! I'll attach the pics! read more

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Brophy Bros in Santa Barbara totally lives up to the hype--those reviews are right. The clam chowder is easily some of the best I've ever had...like, I'm still thinking about it. The restaurant itself is definitely on the cramped side, so just be prepared for that, but the food more than makes up for it. If you're looking for a little more space, they have their spot on the alley that serves the same menu--perfect if you want something a bit more casual or to snag an outdoor table. But if you want the full sit-down experience, head upstairs to Brophy Bros. Also, the fish and chips? So good. But honestly, the clam chowder is the star of the show. Prices are great, portions are solid, and you really can't beat that harbor view. Definitely worth it. read more

Brophy Bros - Clam Chowder & House Salad Combo - Seafood Near Me - Santa Barbara, California

The blackened Seabass was so amazing! The fresh oysters were so delicious. Great views it's like a local bar with amazing seafood! I definitely will return. I live in a grande, but I'm gonna go there as soon as possible again. read more

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Such a cool experience for late night seafood! We were looking for spot late at night to enjoy some chowder by the sea and we were fortunate to be seated on their balcony. The staff were very attentive. I had their fish and chips with small bowl of their chowder. The fish were perfectly breaded and the fries had to be shared around the table. Their chowder was so delicious and kept me warm during a chilly night out by the harbor. I can't wait to try new spots in the future! read more

Absolutely delicious! I had the best cioppino ever! It was laden with lots of fresh seafood. The place gets packed early but our service was wonderful. Very attentive. And many tables/seats have a fabulous view of the harbor. read more

This place is very charming with great views of the boat docks. It was a little busy but we got seats within 15 mins. The downstairs clam bar had limited items from the menu, but had plenty of seats. We ordered the oyster Rockefeller and it was huge, perfectly cooked with a lot of flavor. The burger was decent and the grill fish sandwich (Mahi Mahi was the fish when we went) and was also tasty. Fries were awesome and the pile on the veggies for the sandwich/burger. The clam chower was really good. Wasn't clammy tasting at all. Parking was a bit confusing because we weren't sure if we needed to pay where the signs just said 90 mins to park. There was only 1 sign indicating we needed to pay and it was no where close to where we parked. The staff was nice and attentive. read more

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Brophy Bros definitely lives up to the hype! I had heard the one in Ventura was really good, so I had to try it--and wow, it did not disappoint. The clam chowder is AMAZING! They have a soup and salad special for $16, and the chowder alone is worth it. So rich, flavorful, and comforting. I'll definitely be back! Long wait theat well worth it great service longer the perfect beach ambiance!! read more

Brophy Bros - Creamy clam chowder - Seafood Near Me - Santa Barbara, California

Easily the best clam chowder and fish and chips I've ever had. An SB classic and must visit. Service and ambiance all 10/10!

Wow, the view was spectacular! Was it worth the wait of about an hour on a Sunday around 5pm? Yes, but with the knowledge that the food was good not amazing. We brought my FIL and SIL to Santa Barbara for the day and enjoyed the weather, the art for sale on the beach and headed to an early dinner at Brophy Bros. We asked to sit outside and people watched and talked while we waited for our table. Once we were seated, the waitress and waitstaff made us feel rushed to eat and leave. We all ordered different plates and enjoyed watching the view. The plates my husband and I ordered needed more seasoning/flavoring but there was a lot of food to take home. read more

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What a great find here in Santa Barbara , my wife brought us to Brophy bros for an anniversary dinner to celebrate 4 years of marriage and OH MY GOSH amazing food ,amazing service , amazing view We started off by being treated with some bread and butter, I was dead set on getting oysters and my wife wanted friend calamari, the oysters were fresh and chilled , served with a green relish and lemon , the fried calamari was fried to a crispy crunchy delight that just exploded with flavor, for the main platter I ordered the sea bass it came with rice and a coleslaw salad delectable choice my wife chose the cup of chowder and my daughter ordered the grilled cheese with fries , the clam chowder was creamy and succulent while the grilled cheese had an amazing cheese pull, honorable mention to the fries for being crispy read more

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everything is delicious but their clam chowder is heavenly. I go every time I'm in Santa Barbara. Although reservations are usually booked up, I've never had trouble getting a table as a walk-in within 30-45 mins. read more

Brophy Bros - Brophy s New England Clam Chowder - Seafood Near Me - Santa Barbara, California

Had a wonderful day in Santa Barbara and had to end the day with delicious dinner here. We all ordered various items, Seabass, Swordfish, Fish & Chips, Clam Chowder and they were all cooked to perfection and so delicious! The service was very friendly and helpful and kept checking in on us to make sure our dining experience was perfect. We sat outside and RJ view of the harbor couldn't be more gorgeous. The ambiance was so inviting. We were chatting with some regular patrons next to us and they said they loved going there because of the food and view.. I totally get it! Can't wait to go back next time we visit Santa Barbara! read more

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