brophy bros.

we never miss it when in santabarbara- always great (and crowded/energetic). worth a wait!

omg, great seafood, great harbor dining. best new england clam chowder we've had in a long time, you know, creamy, tasty and no skimping on the ingredients. seafood pasta was so very delicious with plump tasty shrimp and scallops. we sat outside along the knee wall looking at a travel photo view of the harbor fishing boats nearest and sail/power boats and yachts a bit further. all the vivid colors of the boats, rental kayaks, shimmering water and the well heeled hillsides of santabarbaraserved as a visual prelude to the delightful tastes to come. the unloading fishing boats nearby spoke to the freshness of the fish we ate. this place is one of those harbor fresh and delicious seafood gems that delight your taste buds and not just your surveying eyes. how good was it? we're going back a tonight and we only have one more night in santa barbara. yuuuuuuummmm!!! looking forward to it. aside: one of the waitresses was humorously taken by my black tee-shirt and the beer, stick and donkey navigation/gps system depicted on it that she "took a picture for the internet."

always great. my friends and family have traveled to santabarbarafor years, and one of the highlights is always a trip to brophey brothers. the place is always packed, and the food never disappoints. we love their mussels, clams, and fried calamari. honestly, anyone who had a bad meal must have really been unlucky, we have never been disappointed! highly recommended.

solid meal. when visiting santabarbarai was worried this was an overhyped tourist trap but was pleasantly surprised to find this a popular local eatery. was really impressed with the portion sizes and quality of the food. not "oh my god, amazing" but a really solid meal. 8 out of 10. a nice option for a solid seafood meal away from state street.

not a bad first impression. i've heard locals talk about this place for a while, and finally tried it. the view is fantastic - santabarbaraharbor is an invigorating environment all on it's own. but the restaurant adds another level of excitement.

went there for lunch with an associate around 12:30pm on a wednesday and the place was packed. granted, it's tourist season. we only had to wait about 10 minutes for a tiny table on the patio with a primo view. accommodations are tight. if you're a larger person, you may find the seating to be too constricting. otherwise, you're going to enjoy yourself.

i'm not a fried food junkie any more, but decided to take a chance on their fried calamari plate. i was pleasantly surprised. yes, it's a heaping plate of fried calamari and french fries. but it wasn't dripping in grease. the french fries were very crisp and not soggy. the calamari was lightly breaded/fried and had a slight spiciness to it. it was remarkably light tasting as fried calamari goes, so i could actually enjoy the flavor of the seafood and not just grease and breading. i didn't try the cole slaw, but it appeared appetizing.

their better dishes are a bit on the pricey side for lunch - $20 on average for their real seafood dishes. their offerings for roughly half that are limited to non-seafood items or fried seafood items. my colleague ordered their fish and chips and seemed pleased with his fare also.

i'd like to try some 'real' seafood here sometime, and this first experience was good enough to make me want to come back. albeit not for lunch in august.