Food: 4/5 Uni was delicious, sahimi we also wonderfully fresh. The fresh uni is highly recommended,…read moreslightly sweet slightly salty. Straight from the ocean. Service: 5/5 Team is great, quick and very attentive. Ambiance: 4/5 Very small but the area is very clean. Love the simplicity.

So glad I got to try this place before leaving SB! It's a small local spot right by the harbor, and…read moreeverything looked so fresh and good. The two young staff members were super friendly too. I got a little bit of everything: ahi poke, salmon poke, crab, candied salmon, oysters and of course the sea urchin. Everything was really good, but the sea urchin was seriously on another level. I've had uni at a lot of different places, and this is hands down the best I've had so far. Totally worth the $22 each My husband and I literally couldn't stop thinking about it after we left, so we decided to bring our family back next weekend so they can try it too. I just wish they had clam chowder because I'm a huge fan lol. But maybe there's a reason they don't make it and just want to focus on what they do best. And honestly, I can't complain because the uni was that good! P.S. I forgot to mention they also have treats and meal toppers for dogs! I bought a bag of wild salmon for my dog, and he absolutely loves it. I guess he'll be getting something from here every time we stop by now

We had a great time here despite the long wait time. The food was fresh and delicious. The service…read morewas excellent, and we enjoyed sitting outside with a beautiful view. Definitely would come back.

We arrived at Santa Barbara Shellfish Company around noon on a Sunday and waited roughly 15 minutes…read moreto be seated outside. The location is definitely part of the experience since you're right on Stearns Wharf with a great view of the water. Parking is also surprisingly convenient. You can drive directly onto the wharf, and the first 90 minutes are free. We arrived around 11:45 am and found a spot pretty easily, but by the time we left around 1:30 pm, it was packed and we saw cars circling around waiting for spots. I'd definitely keep that in mind if you're coming later on a weekend. We ordered the Bread Bowl Chowder, Clam Linguini, and Lobster Roll. The chowder was fine, and I appreciated that they were actually pretty generous with the clams, but neither the chowder nor the bread bowl itself was particularly memorable to me. The Clam Linguini was extremely rich and buttery, almost to the point where it became difficult for me to keep eating. I usually associate clam pasta with something a little lighter, so this caught me off guard. If you prefer heavier, creamier pastas, you may enjoy it more than I did. The Lobster Roll was packed with lobster, which I definitely appreciated, especially for the price. Unfortunately, the bun was toasted too much for my preference and ended up being overly crunchy. The onion rings on the side were fine but nothing particularly memorable. The staff was friendly throughout our meal and also quickly noticed and took care of some water that started dripping near our table, which I appreciated. Overall, I think the location and experience of eating seafood right on the wharf are fun, but I found the food a little underwhelming for the price. There were things I liked about each dish, especially how generous they were with the seafood, but nothing we tried really stood out enough that I'd go out of my way to come back.

Best place to stock up for your freezer. We've ordered here for 25 years and always great quality…read moreand price point. Thank you !

When I walked in past the plastic curtain for the first time I saw the white paper wrapped orders…read moreon the table. They were labeled for some of the great restaurants in town. I thought, if it's good enough for their chefs, it's good enough or me. The fish is excellent, the prices are reasonable and the guys are all very nice and helpful. Remember to bring cash or a check and don't forget to wipe a little olive oil on your hot grill so the fish doesn't stick.

Kanaloa Seafood is an amazing, certified green business. Offering both indoor and outdoor seating,…read morethis little place packs a big punch of healthy and delicious seafood; both dishes to eat there or to go, as well as fresh fish by the pound to take home and prepare on your own! This is my second time here and they have consistently served terrific food. Poke bowls are fantastic, and their seafood tacos are incredible; full of flavor and generous portions of fish. Salads are tasty and healthy. There is a very small parking lot for this place, but overall, I highly recommend going out of your way to try this place My new favorite is the Korean Salmon tacos... soooo gooood.

We were looking for seafood and found Kanaloa Seafood thanks to Yelp! It's tucked across the street…read morefrom the mall, next door to Light House Coffee. Santa Barbara was having a heat wave and there did not seem to be AC indoors, so we sat outside. It's counter service, so you order at the counter and take your number to a table. My husband got a decent yuzu salmon poke bowl, which came with cucumber, jicama and avocado with your choice of base (white rice, brown rice or mixed greens). I ordered the Korean salmon tacos (2 for $15) topped with pickled cucumber slaw, kimchi aioli and a tasty sweet and spicy chili sauce. I wish there was a third taco, because I was still a little hungry afterwards. A little on the pricey side but a super chill place to eat.

Fresh Uni straight from the fishermen at USD10 for one (pretty much have to get two) and available…read moreonly on the weekends starting at 6:30 AM. I got there just after 6:30 and there were a few people waiting already. They hadn't finish setting up yet but it was still fairly quick. The uni was obviously very fresh and very good. They only had the purple ones, but I don't know the difference between the colors. A few people there on line actually worked in the industry and definitely knew their seafood and trade. Some interesting conversations as well. The guys there prefer to be paid in Venmo. I'm guessing they can only be paid in Venmo or cash, but I could be wrong. Overall, great experience and highly recommend.

Rain or shine, the Santa Barbara Fisherman's Market is open every Saturday from 6 am to 11 am for…read morefresh local seafood. Located at the Harbor, this pop up for local fisherman offers fresh caught seafood directly to consumers. It's located on the pier of the marina and when we were there, 4 vendors were available. My favorite, and the reason for this visit, was the fresh just caught UNI!! They have very reasonable prices for the fresh uni. After purchase, they crack them open open, you add in your condiments and enjoy! They had a few tables available. There were also some vendors with oysters, crabs and lobsters. I would have took them all home, except I wasn't going home for a few days. The beach is close so you can walk over and enjoy the waves. Parking at the Harbor is plentiful. Definitely recommended!

Freshly shucked Santa Barbara uni (and arguably some of the best uni in the world) for breakfast?…read moreCount me in!!! Tip: If you're already making the trip to Santa Barbara, come early; ideally by 9AM. They'll shuck and clean the uni for you and provide all the condiments (ponzu, wasabi, etc.) to complement it. $20 per uni and they were huge and SO flavorful. Truly such an authentic experience and absolutely worth making the trip to Santa Barbara for!

Uni for breakfast? Why not! You definitely can't get uni any fresher than this. Santa Barbara Uni…read moreis located on the pier in Santa Barbara Harbor on the weekends. The sea urchins are freshly caught, and they'll cut them open and clean them right in front of you! The uni was so yummy! I also appreciate that they offer a variety of different complimentary sauces, such as ponzu, lemon, soy sauce, furikake, wasabi sauce, and sriracha. Although, I preferred to taste the natural sweetness of the uni! They have a few folding tables that you can enjoy your uni at. Just watch out for the seagulls and other birds on the pier. They're lurking around waiting for the opportunity to steal your food! Santa Barbara Uni accepts cash or Venmo/Zelle.

Fresh fish, fresh fish, fresh fish! Attentive wait staff and a view of the Pacific. Perfect…read moreanniversary dinner us. Thank you, very much.

It's was good food service is kinda slow great happy hour the seafood was really good and big…read moreportion

Santa Barbara News Press published an article on March 20th that details Mr. Cheverz's struggle due…read moreto the covid-19 pandemic. "We're trying to stay alive," said Mr. Cheverez. "We're selling what we sold before, just without the middle-man. We have one- to two-day old products that we're selling, and the local community is buying from us right away." This new business model seems to be working for them and I am so appreciative of being able to buy still alive shrimps and crabs directly from the fishermen. The price is very reasonable given the quality. Seafood this fresh needs very little work to taste divine. So far I have had the ridgeback and dungeness crab. Both were savory with a sweetness that you can only get from still hopping crustaceans. I look forward to try the spot prawn and black cod this weekend.

Good hot authentic Mexican food and many choices for groceries. Fresh fruit and corn…read more I hope in the future it doesn't become a minimart for booze ( please no more liquor outlets in the Milpas neighborhood)! And please paint your building correctly after it is tagged. Currently El Rey Mercado has mismatched exterior colors. Please paint exterior correctly and keep landscape beautiful. Thank You Neighbor El Mercado!

Came here for the $2 taco Tuesday. Good size for $2 compared to other places. Hand made tortillas…read moreand all my meats were juicy, but had a co worker who unfortunately had dry meat. We really like the guac here, so we ended up buying one to eat with our tacos. The wife compared the creamy green salsa to trader Joe's jalapeno salsa and that's a spot on comparison. The tomatillo was just tomatillo (I'm not crazy about tomatillo salsa). The red salsa had a smokiness to it. There isn't really a place to eat the food so you have to take it to go and eat it at home or at the beach or park. I'll probably try it out again!

I absolutely adore this shop!! The vibe is very charming, intimate, and warm. I have never seen so…read moremany different infused olive oils and balsamic vinegars before. I really appreciate that you can taste the products. I found so many I loved and tasting the notes helped me better envision what I could use each one for and how it fit into my cooking style. I also like how they offer each product in two sizes. The people here are so warm, friendly, and knowledgeable as well. They were so ready to help and give information about their store and their products.

I love olive oil stores, especially the ones in California have wonderful products. Viva Oil on…read moreState Street in the heart of Santa Barbara didn't disappoint! The store has a nice decor, airy, it's welcoming, has a wide variety of olive oils and balsamic vinegars with nice flavors (some fruit based - fig anyone?), nice staff and reasonable prices. Great place to shop at, you can get a set for a nice gift or a couple of bottles for dipping and salads at home!