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Moby Dick Restaurant, Santa Barbara, CA

Moby Dick Restaurant

4.3
4.3
282 Reviews
$30 and under
Seafood

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2 people
19:00
Booked 9 times today

About this restaurant

  • Great for scenic views
  • Charming
  • Child-friendly
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
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Area
    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, Takeaway, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 282 people are saying

Moby Dick 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
  • 4.1Food
  • 4.4Service
  • 4.5Ambience
  • 4.2Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • California Central Coast

    Child-friendly

  • California Central Coast

    Great for scenic views

  • Santa Barbara

    Child-friendly

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Moby Dick Restaurant offers a "great location on the pier" with "beautiful views" of Santa Barbara harbor. Guests consistently praise the "excellent service" and "friendly staff." While some find the food to be "mediocre," dishes like the "Lobster Mac and cheese" and "clam chowder" are favorites. A perfect spot for scenic dining.

282 Reviews
  1. Keissa

    New Orleans4 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on 2 March 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Moby Dick Restaurant was a great experience. We sat right by the window overlooking the water at night and it was beautiful. I ordered the fish and chips and the passion fruit drink. The drink was nice and smooth, but the fried cod fish was greasy and the fish tasted werid. My sister ordered the fish tacos and said they were delicious. We had Ms. Lee and she was great, with customers, being attentive and observant. She took off the fish and chips when she noticed I hadn’t ate all the fish and the fish was still on my plate. I am glad she cared enough to ask questions about the food and if I was satisfied. Great customer service goes a long way and she was very helpful and a pleasant to have.

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  2. Justin

    Central Coast1 review

    5.0

    Dined on 16 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We went for my wife's birthday and the staff was great. Different staff members came over and wished her happy birthday. Our server was amazing and very attentive.

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  3. Tom

    San Diego1 review

    5.0

    Dined on 15 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great food and service. We ate outside and had amazing views.

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  4. Jerry VIP

    Los Angeles131 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on 13 February 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3
    Located on wharf with free 90 minute parking. Great view of the ocean-room temperature was cool as we were there in the evening on a very overcast day. Table service was attentive. Parker rolls, lobster bisque, clam chowder were very tasty. Large portions of locally caught halibut over crab-mashed potatoes and fish and chips entrees were very good and enough for leftovers making this place a great value!

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  5. Frank

    Amsterdam7 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 10 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Another wonderful experience at Moby Dick. It was a great day to dine outside and look at the beautiful view. The food was amazing. I always recommend Moby Dick to anyone visiting Santa Barbara.

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  6. Vincent

    San Francisco8 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 10 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Very good lobster roll. Great and friendly service.

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  7. Peggy VIP

    San Francisco21 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on 7 February 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    A wonderful evening. Food was very good. Service was excellent. The only disappointment were the appetizer tacos. Extremely tiny.

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  8. Allene VIP

    Portland28 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 29 January 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We really like this place and the clam chowder and the salmon sandwich were stellar. The lobster bisque was not great and I would not order it again.

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  9. Tyler

    Central Coast2 reviews

    3.0

    Dined on 22 January 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 5
    This place definitely gets by on its location. Linguine & manilla clams was watery. Fish and chips were doughy & soft. Margaritas and calamari were good, as were the oysters. Clam chowder tastes canned.

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  10. IRENE

    Central Coast3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 2 January 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Delicious food. Great service. Wonderful start of our New Year here

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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 282 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 9 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
    Banquet, Beer, BYO Wine, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeaway, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine
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