Moby Dick Restaurant

Name: Moby Dick Restaurant
Address: 220 Stearns Wharf, Santa Barbara, CA, United States, 93101-2710
Telephone: (805) 965-0549
Price range: $30 and under
Rating: 4.2

4.2 (297)

$30 and under

Seafood

220 Stearns Wharf, Santa Barbara, CA 93101-2710

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2 people

Jun 30, 2025

8:00 PM

Booked 9 times today

About this restaurant

Great for scenic views
Charming
Good for groups

Welcome to Moby Dick Restaurant in Santa Barbara—where dining is more than just a meal; it’s an experience. Perched right on the iconic pier, we invite you to indulge in fresh, expertly prepared seafood, exceptional service, and breathtaking ocean views. Whether you’re enjoying a leisurely weekend brunch, a satisfying lunch, or a relaxed dinner, our inviting atmosphere and picturesque surroundings will make every moment unforgettable.

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Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
Seafood, American, Burgers
Hours of operation
Mon–Thu 11:30 am–8:00 pm Fri 11:30 am–9:00 pm Sat 10:00 am–9:00 pm Sun 10:00 am–8:00 pm Brunch Sat, Sun 10:00 am–2:00 pm
Phone number
(805) 965-0549
Website
http://mobydicksb.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress

Location
220 Stearns Wharf, Santa Barbara, CA 93101-2710
Neighborhood
Santa Barbara
Parking details
First 90 minutes are free
Additional
Banquet, Beer, BYO Wine, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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What 297 people are saying

Moby Dick Restaurant reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

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4.2

4.2 based on recent ratings

4.2Food
4.5Service
4.4Ambience
4.0Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

California Central Coast
Great for scenic views
Santa Barbara
Good for groups
Santa Barbara
Great for scenic views

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Moby Dick Restaurant offers diners a "great location and view" on the Santa Barbara wharf. The ambience is "amazing," especially with ocean views, making it a perfect spot for special occasions. Guests praise the "excellent service" and "very good" food, while the "friendly staff" enhances the dining experience.

297 Reviews

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Jay
San Diego31 reviews
3.0
Dined on June 16, 2025
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 3
Visiting Santa Barbara. Sunday dinner. Seated at 7:30. Not very busy but no drink for 20 minutes. Chowder and 6 shrimp cocktail were good. Calamari and fish and chips were okay. Hopefully better meals before leaving town.
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Angela
California Central Coast1 review
5.0
Dined on June 15, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Liz was a wonderfully server always checking in and making sure we were satisfied. Drinks can food were good.
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Selene
Los Angeles8 reviews
3.0
Dined on June 8, 2025
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 3
The food was just okay. Ordered 3 orders of the sour dough bread; they brought us 3 plates of sourdough toast, we returned it. They brought our main course while we were still eating our soup and salad so by time we started eating our meals the food was cold. Server was very sweet but when we asked for anything additional it took forever to get it eg: extra cheese for pasta.
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Sharon
Los Angeles18 reviews
5.0
Dined on May 31, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The food, the staff and the setting were all 5 star!
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Destiny
Fresno / San Joaquin Valley2 reviews
3.0
Dined on May 24, 2025
1. Overall 3
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 3
Great seating. Great views. Food was good with fast service. Bar area could use some occasional sweeping.
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Leona
California Central Coast1 review
5.0
Dined on May 22, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We haven’t been to Moby Dick’s for a long time. We live in Santa Barbara and the food was excellent. We had a wonderful waitress who was very attentive and you can’t beat the ambience of sitting above the ocean. We will go back and I highly recommend locals return and support this restaurant.
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徹
New York City1 review
5.0
Dined on May 21, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Thanks for the wonderful services for our 35 years' aniversary.
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Sonia VIP
Los Angeles15 reviews
4.0
Dined on May 18, 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 3
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Food was good, service was excellent - lovely view. Had a wonderful time.
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Joshua
California Central Coast1 review
4.0
Dined on May 4, 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
Lunch menu was fresh and very good. Appetizer was delicious and was plenty for 4 guests.
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AKIHIRO
California Central Coast1 review
5.0
Dined on May 1, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
とくに、魚料理が美味しかった。海沿いのテーブルで、景色と雰囲気が良かったです。接客も気持ちよく、フレンドリーでした、また機会ありましたら、行きたいです。
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Moby Dick Restaurant offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (805) 965-0549.

Moby Dick Restaurant is rated 4.2 stars by 297 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

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2 people

Jun 30, 2025

8:00 PM

Booked 9 times today

220 Stearns Wharf, Santa Barbara, CA 93101-2710

Additional information

Neighborhood
Santa Barbara
Hours of operation
Mon–Thu 11:30 am–8:00 pm Fri 11:30 am–9:00 pm Sat 10:00 am–9:00 pm Sun 10:00 am–8:00 pm Brunch Sat, Sun 10:00 am–2:00 pm
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
Seafood, American, Burgers
Dining style
Casual Dining
Dress code
Casual Dress
Parking details
First 90 minutes are free
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Additional
Banquet, Beer, BYO Wine, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
http://mobydicksb.com/
Phone number
(805) 965-0549

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