Brophy Bros. Santa Barbara

If you’re craving fresh seafood with a side of waterfront charm, this harborfront gem does not disappoint. From the moment you walk in, the lively atmosphere and warm, friendly staff make you feel right at home. The views of the harbor alone are worth the visit, but it’s the food that truly steals the show. What really stands out is the value. The portions are hearty, the prices are reasonable, and the quality is top-notch. Whether you’re stopping by for a casual lunch or a relaxed dinner with a view, this spot delivers on all fronts. A must-visit for seafood lovers.

Brophy Bros absolutely lived up to the hype. The food was fantastic and the harbor view elevated the whole experience — easily one of the best spots to enjoy a meal with a scenic backdrop. I tried a variety of dishes, including the swordfish, salmon, sea bass, baked clams, calamari, clam chowder, and even the cauliflower sandwich. Everything was fresh, flavorful, and perfectly cooked. The seafood tasted like it came straight off the boat, and the clam chowder was rich and comforting without being overly heavy. Great food, amazing views, and a relaxed coastal vibe — definitely a place I’d return to and recommend to anyone visiting the area.

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. 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.

Outstanding clam chowder with rich creamy flavor. You can actually taste the clam meat. Not like other restaurants only have potatoes and no clams. The salad is very fresh and the pasta dish is also delicious. A little more garlic and basil flavor would be even better. Always a good experience every time we go.

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 a couple 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 cost