Brophy Bros. is a seafood restaurant in Harbor, Santa Barbara.
Third-generation family seafood house on the harbour dock since 1986. Award-winning clam chowder, garlic clams, bar overlooking the marina. No reservations.
Editorially verified June 26, 2026 by Lewis Vaughan, TableJourney editor. Source.
Signature dishes: New England clam chowder, Garlic baked clams, Oysters on the half shell
Address: 119 Harbor Way, Santa Barbara, CA 93109
Waterfront Italian-California dinner on Cabrillo Boulevard since 2011. Local fishermen, farmers, and artisan sourcing with harbour views across West Beach.
Signature: Seasonal pasta, Fresh-caught seafood, Local farm vegetables
Cajun and Creole downtown since 1985. Authentic New Orleans-style blackened fish, jambalaya, and Bananas Foster. Team service, four-decade loyal following.
Signature: Blackened fish, Cajun jambalaya, Bananas Foster
Long-running State Street sushi bar with candlelit energy. Known for the magic mushroom roll and black cod. Japanese technique meets Californian produce.
Signature: Magic mushroom roll, Black cod, Nigiri omakase
Fish-shack counter at the tip of Stearns Wharf since 1980. Same-day-landed Channel crab, sea urchin, and shellfish on a communal outdoor deck with bay views.
Signature: Fresh sea urchin, Steamed rock crab, Lobster bisque
Michelin Bib Gourmand counter in the Santa Barbara Public Market. Street food tacos, ceviches, and regional Mexican dishes from fresh local ingredients.
Signature: Street food tacos, Regional ceviches, Mexican street snacks
Family-owned California dining room on State Street. All sauces, dressings, and breads from scratch daily. Salads, seafood, pasta, house-roasted proteins.
Signature: Composed seasonal salads, Fresh pasta, House-roasted proteins
