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Moby Dick Restaurant, Santa Barbara, CA

Moby Dick Restaurant

4.3
4.3
271 Reviews
$30 and under
Seafood

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2 people
19:00
Booked 10 times today
  • Great for scenic views
  • Good for special occasions
  • Lively
At Moby Dick Restaurant, in Santa Barbara, you'll get not only fresh seafood and excellent service, but an amazing view along with your meal. Situated on the pier itself in Santa Barbara, Moby Dick Restaurant is a fantastic place with a fantastic atmosphere to get something to eat.



Whether you're after breakfast, lunch or dinner there�s sure to be something on the menu to please. Fried favorites at Moby Dick Restaurant include clam strips and chips, chicken wings and chips and many others. You can also order burgers, sandwiches and vegetarian fare. Fresh seafood specialties include grilled Cajun swordfish, bacon wrapped shrimp and grilled fresh salmon.

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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Seafood, American, Burgers
  • Hours of Operation
    Fri 11:30–19:00 Sat 11:00–19:00 Sun 11:00–18:00 Brunch Sat, Sun 11:00–14:00 Lunch Mon–Thu 11:30–18:00
  • Phone number
    (805) 965-0549
  • Website
    http://mobydicksb.com/
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress

Menu

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What 271 people are saying

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
  • 4.2Food
  • 4.5Service
  • 4.5Ambience
  • 4.2Value

Noise • Moderate

Diners' Choice Awards

  • Santa Barbara

    Hot spot

  • Santa Barbara

    Great for scenic views

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Moby Dick Restaurant boasts "beautiful views" of the shoreline and ocean, making it a prime location on the pier. While opinions on the food vary, standout dishes include the "lobster mac and cheese" and "filet." The service consistently receives praise for being "top notch" and "amazing," enhancing the overall dining experience.

271 Reviews

  1. Sankhadeep

    New York City

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined today

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Good service and food during Christmas! Will come back again.

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  2. stella

    St. Louis

    5 reviews

    3.0

    5 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 3
    It was okay but I would not go back. Mediocre food. Our daughter didn’t feel well so she ordered a grilled cheese. When they brought all our food, they said they didn’t have bread, cheese, rolls or crackers even though we saw those things in other tables.

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  3. Miriam

    Central Coast

    27 reviews

    5.0

    27 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Went to dinner with my family for my Birthday. And talk about family? They made us feel so welcome and even surprised me with a Birthday dessert! I have been here before on other trips to SB, but truly felt the love and warmth from the ladies that greeted us and waited on us. Food was amazing as well. Can't wait to go back for another visit. Thank you again.

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  4. Olga

    New York City

    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on 9 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Very friendly atmosphere, lovely ocean view from terrace and yummy seafood!

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  5. Rebecca

    Yorkshire

    4 reviews

    4.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on 1 December 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    The food was nice, very fresh and tasty. Our server Lee W was fantastic. She took great care of us and was very friendly and knowledgeable about the food and the local history

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  6. Catherine

    VIP

    San Francisco

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on 28 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The Thanksgiving Chioppinp was absolutely delicious and our waitress Lee was kind and sweet. Wonderful experience. Thank you

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  7. OpenTable Diner

    Los Angeles

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on 17 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    On a picture-perfect Sunday (today) we enjoyed a lovely lunch with friends. We dined on the sunny patio that overlooks the harbor. Everything about our lunch was wonderful!

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  8. Victoria

    San Francisco

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on 3 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The staff were very helpful and friendly. The location was amazing and the food was delicious! Sitting outside and watching the boats go by was a great spot for brunch.

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  9. Brenda

    VIP

    San Diego

    9 reviews

    5.0

    9 reviews

    Dined on 2 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Lovely evening. Will come back for graduation dinner celebration.

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  10. Diana

    VIP

    Cincinnati

    11 reviews

    5.0

    11 reviews

    Dined on 16 October 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Great food in a casual atmosphere. Located at the end of Streans wharf it gave you a great view of Santa Barbara.

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FAQs

Moby Dick Restaurant offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (805) 965-0549.

Moby Dick Restaurant is rated 4.3 stars by 271 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a booking

2 people
19:00
Booked 10 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for Moby Dick Restaurant

220 Stearns Wharf, Santa Barbara, CA 93101-2710

Additional information

  • Area
    Santa Barbara
  • Hours of Operation
    Fri 11:30–19:00 Sat 11:00–19:00 Sun 11:00–18:00 Brunch Sat, Sun 11:00–14:00 Lunch Mon–Thu 11:30–18:00
  • 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
    Patio/Outdoor Dining
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