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Santa Barbara's finest table with a view! - The Harbor Restaurant, Santa Barbara, CA

The Harbor Restaurant

4.3 (79)
$31 to $50
Seafood
210 Stearns Wharf, Santa Barbara, CA 93101

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 11 times today

About this restaurant

  • Great for scenic views
  • Good for special occasions
  • Fancy
Stunning ocean views and exceptional food abound in this newly renovated and completely reimagined over the water restaurant serving international coastal cuisine with fresh Local ingredients. You will love this menu with award winning clam chowder, Santa Barbara’s best filet mignon, delicious fish & chips, tender steamed mussels, mouth watering duck confit, fun and tasty Harbor crispy rice, luscious lobster risotto, and so much more! Desserts are exceptional including a creamy Tarta Vasqua cheesecake and a Crepe Suzette that would make Paris jealous. Located on Santa Barbara's famous Stearns Wharf, the Harbor Restaurant can seat 500 guests. The restaurant features upstairs casual dining at Longboard’s Grill with an outdoor ocean view patio while downstairs boasts a vibrant bar with craft cocktails, a gorgeous dining room, and two private event spaces including an 80+ person oceanfront venue and a private dining room for 20 guests. Truly excellent!

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Seafood, International, Farm-to-table
  • Hours of operation
    Mon–Fri 11:00 am–9:00 pm Sat, Sun 10:00 am–9:00 pm
  • Phone number
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Private party facilities
    Your guests will marvel at this incredible venue over the Pacific Ocean in Santa Barbara with many event spaces, outdoor dining, multiple bars, and gorgeous dining room. Several private options from a cozy Captain's Room (16 guests) to event space for 80 guests to a full buyout ranging from 110 guests to 500 guests.
  • Neighborhood
    Santa Barbara
  • Cross street
    On Stearns Wharf
  • Parking details
    Private Lot
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Happy Hour, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, View, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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What 79 people are saying

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

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.3
4.3 based on recent ratings
  • 4.3Food
  • 4.3Service
  • 4.6Ambience
  • 4.0Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Santa Barbara

    Romantic

  • Santa Barbara

    Great for scenic views

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
The Harbor Restaurant offers "stunning harbor views" and an "elegant" ambiance. Guests rave about the "friendly service" and "delicious food," with standout dishes like the "Crab Louie salad" and "lobster risotto." The location is perfect for special occasions, though some reviews mention occasional service delays. Overall, a "must-visit" for its breathtaking scenery and culinary delights.
79 Reviews
  1. Marc VIP

    Los Angeles4 reviews

    3.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 4
    Some courses were great, others mediocre. The bathrooms were dirty with no paper towels left at 8:00 pm on a Saturday night. The ambience is really nice and looks very upscale with $1 million view, but many of the clients were in T-shirt shorts and flip-flops. It just didn't make sense. 

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  2. Chris

    Los Angeles1 review

    5.0

    Dined on July 7, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Food was good staff was friendly view was amazing. After lunch we went on a long walk on the beach.

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  3. Karen

    Pittsburgh / Western PA3 reviews

    3.0

    Dined on July 7, 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 5
    Service was slow, especially between courses and at end of meal.

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  4. Aura VIP

    Los Angeles22 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on July 6, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Beautiful views; and great service. Will definitely come back to eat here.

    1 person found this helpful

  5. Carlos

    Los Angeles17 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on July 5, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Great, friendly hosts. Well informed pleasant waiter, solid food, very accommodating of our young child. Place is beautiful, great views. Wont disappoint!

    1 person found this helpful

  6. Rick

    Virginia22 reviews

    1.0

    Dined on July 1, 2025

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 2
    Decided to dine here based on some ratings. The staff was friendly (hostess). When one us went to order a beverage from the bar. However, they were out of more varieties each time she asked (4) times. They were out The restaurant was not crowded but the soup was cold (lobster bisque) the swordfish was awful sent it back. The beet salad was fair, and the service left allot to be desired. This is one I would bypass going forward and fine something far superior which should not be hard. Very disappointing.

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  7. Richard VIP

    Washington, D.C. Area2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on June 29, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Located on the Santa Barbara pier. Excellent view of the harbor. Food was outstanding. Service was attentive and courses were well timed. Definitely a repeat next time we're in Santa Barbara.

    1 person found this helpful

  8. Karl VIP

    Palm Springs / Palm Desert Cities24 reviews

    3.0

    Dined on June 21, 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 3
    Great view of the water not the best service not the best food, much better restaurants in town than on the pier 🥱

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  9. Richard

    California Central Coast3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on June 17, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent service and food was delicious great presentation

    1 person found this helpful

  10. Dominic VIP

    San Francisco Bay Area51 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on June 16, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Beautiful view of Santa Barbara- excellent seafood menu and excellent service from Juan

    1 person found this helpful

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The Harbor Restaurant is rated 4.3 stars by 79 OpenTable diners.

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Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 11 times today
Google Map for The Harbor Restaurant

210 Stearns Wharf, Santa Barbara, CA 93101

Additional information

  • Cross street
    On Stearns Wharf
  • Neighborhood
    Santa Barbara
  • Hours of operation
    Mon–Fri 11:00 am–9:00 pm Sat, Sun 10:00 am–9:00 pm
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Seafood, International, Farm-to-table
  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Private Lot
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Happy Hour, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, View, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Phone number
  • Private party facilities
    Your guests will marvel at this incredible venue over the Pacific Ocean in Santa Barbara with many event spaces, outdoor dining, multiple bars, and gorgeous dining room. Several private options from a cozy Captain's Room (16 guests) to event space for 80 guests to a full buyout ranging from 110 guests to 500 guests.
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