Santa Barbara Shellfish Company is a seafood restaurant near the end of Stearns Wharf. Established in 1980 as a buying station for local shellfish and fish, the business developed into a restaurant serving recipes influenced by fishermen and coastal traditions.

The menu features lobster rolls, clam linguini, clam chowder, uni, and a changing selection of fish and shellfish dishes. Pickup and delivery are available, and the restaurant states that it uses locally sourced ingredients when possible.

Why Visit Santa Barbara Shellfish Company?

Santa Barbara Shellfish Company gives visitors a direct connection to the city’s working waterfront and seafood traditions. Its long history, shellfish-focused menu, and location at the far end of the wharf make it a distinctive Santa Barbara dining stop.