Moby Dick Restaurant

American $$$$ ★ 4.1 (251 reviews)

About

If you are looking for a wonderful meal with the beautiful Santa Barbara beaches in sight, come to Moby Dick Restaurant. Located on the famous Santa Barbara pier, Moby Dick Restaurant offers diners the option of an outside ocean view, inside ocean view, or a comfortable table in the comfort of our dining room. We can host large groups, and are a favorite spot for all locals, and tourists.

Available Deals

Hours

Monday 7:00 AM - 9:00 PM
Tuesday 7:00 AM - 9:00 PM
Wednesday 7:00 AM - 9:00 PM
Thursday 7:00 AM - 9:00 PM
Friday 7:00 AM - 9:00 PM
Saturday 7:00 AM - 9:00 PM
Sunday 7:00 AM - 9:00 PM

Amenities & Services

Dine-in Breakfast Lunch Dinner
Dana H. Verified visit ★★★★★

He explained the menu choice very descriptive and it tasted great.


Rose C. Verified visit ★★★★☆

Service was excellent, but the food is not what it used to be. Used to have the best lobster roll ever, and the seafood... Service was excellent, but the food is not what it used to be. Used to have the best lobster roll ever, and the seafood roll they have now is ok, kind of fishy, but can’t compare to the lobster roll they used to have. . Read more Read less


Randy D. Verified visit ★★★★★

I have gone twice on Wednesdays and both times they have been out of Lobster by 6pm.


Martha S. Verified visit ★★★☆☆

food was okay. asked for bread and keep telling us that it was in the oven, never got it.


Martha S. Verified visit ★★★☆☆

food was okay. asked for bread and keep telling us that it was in the oven, never got it.


Bogdan L. Verified visit ★★★★★

I think they best tacos in town and raspberrie margaritas


Bogdan L. Verified visit ★★★★★

I think they best tacos in town and raspberrie margaritas


Jeff D. Verified visit ★★★★★

Food was excellent and the service was phenomenal.


Jeff D. Verified visit ★★★★★

Food was excellent and the service was phenomenal.


Jeff D. Verified visit ★★★★★

Food was excellent and the service was phenomenal.


Michael N. Verified visit ★★★★★

Fantastic food especially the stone crab, shrimp and Manhattan chowder. Great service


Dorothy G. Verified visit ★★★☆☆

The view was amazing but unfortunately the food was not the best. The menu was very limited. Bones in the fish, calamar... The view was amazing but unfortunately the food was not the best. The menu was very limited. Bones in the fish, calamari over cooked,tough taste less etc. Read more Read less


Steve H. Verified visit ★★★★☆

Great service, great food at a decent price. Nice view of Santa Barbara harbor.


Betsy W. Verified visit ★★★★☆

REally like the way they now make the fish grilled and will go back sooner because of it! Also the salad was much bett... REally like the way they now make the fish grilled and will go back sooner because of it! Also the salad was much better. Read more Read less


Brian K. Verified visit ★★★★★

Although they have shortened their breakfast menu a lot since I last visited, the food is good and the service is very g... Although they have shortened their breakfast menu a lot since I last visited, the food is good and the service is very good. Also, they view in the morning looking over toward the harbor and seeing the boats head out for the morning is GREAT! Read more Read less


Julie G. Verified visit ★★☆☆☆

Service by waiter was friendly but didn't come back to table after took order. Had to ask for bread water ect


Steve H. Verified visit ★★★★☆

Our waiter was great ! Brought our drinks right away. Food came fast and was very good. Nice view of ocean.


Jill T. Verified visit ★★★★★

Four of us went there for a birthday breakfast. They did not seem to mind we stayed 2 hours! :)


Evie R. Verified visit ★★★★★

My friend and I both ordered the Moby special shrimp cocktail and the clam chowder. Before we even viewed a menu we wer... My friend and I both ordered the Moby special shrimp cocktail and the clam chowder. Before we even viewed a menu we were enjoying some freshly baked bread and whipped butter. The cocktail was delicious, savory and very generously portioned. In fact, neither of us finished and wished we'd shared one instead. The clam chowder must be the Moby special as it was out of this world! Though I don't remember his name, the highlight of the evening may have been the waiter. He was very attentive and personable. Read more Read less


Rick G. Verified visit ★★★☆☆

The food was alright but not worth the amount they charge


Don W. Verified visit ★★★★★

Very enjoyable relaxing evening. Good food, attentive waiter and entertaining background guitar music.


Ernest L. Verified visit ★★★★★

The atmosphere was so relaxing, the lobster bisque and fish-n-chips were excellent.


Kathryn C. Verified visit ★★★★☆

special fishcakes are great


Kim P. Verified visit ★★★★☆

Wonderful vew, good service


Sabrina P. Verified visit ★★★★★

The corned beef hash is exceptional. Flavorful, lean and hearty!


Laurie P. Verified visit ★★★★★

Our server was excellent! The food was amazing and the lobster bisque was the best :)


Johannes V. Verified visit ★★★★☆

food was very good


William D. Verified visit ★★★★☆

Food was OK to good. This was the third time in to use our coupon as we didn't read the fine print earlier attempts tha... Food was OK to good. This was the third time in to use our coupon as we didn't read the fine print earlier attempts that you could not use the specials on the menu. Read more Read less


Kristina K. Verified visit ★★★★★

All the staff were very attentive


Thomas G. Verified visit ★★★★☆

Food was good. Staff was friendly, but a bit in-attentive. We found ourselves having to flag them down several times a... Food was good. Staff was friendly, but a bit in-attentive. We found ourselves having to flag them down several times after long waits. Read more Read less


Glenn S. Verified visit ★★★★★

Everything was great


Victoria W. Verified visit ★★★★☆

Would have been "excellent", except our party was placed directly n st to a hug party of 15, and we had difficulty talki... Would have been "excellent", except our party was placed directly n st to a hug party of 15, and we had difficulty talking to one another. Read more Read less


Renee S. Verified visit ★★★★☆

Great crab and shrimp cakes. Fish and chips were fresh and substantial. Excellent service.


Howard S. Verified visit ★★★★☆

A tourist city and this is a tourist restaurant. Crowd was pretty noisy but enjoying a good time.


Irmlind R. Verified visit ★★★☆☆

Husband got whole lobster instead of just the lobster tail he had ordered, then had to wait...


Rachel A. Verified visit ★★★★☆

Our server was very helpful and a number of other service people showed up as well. We shared the boulliabaise and the l... Our server was very helpful and a number of other service people showed up as well. We shared the boulliabaise and the lobster bisque soup. Both were good. We watched the sun set and talked for a long time. It was a very pleasant evening. Read more Read less


Rose C. Verified visit ★★★☆☆

The menu items have changed since we last went, and what we ordered was in no way near as good as what we've eaten there... The menu items have changed since we last went, and what we ordered was in no way near as good as what we've eaten there before. We were very disappointed. The service was still amazing though. Read more Read less


Soundera N. Verified visit ★★★★★

Nice view from the seating at the restaurant. Enjoyed watching the sunset while having the wonderful dinner. The staff w... Nice view from the seating at the restaurant. Enjoyed watching the sunset while having the wonderful dinner. The staff were very caring and the food was great. Visited from Bay Area and would love to go back in the future :) Read more Read less


German F. Verified visit ★★★☆☆

Food was average and overpriced for the quality and quantity. I used to try salmon but the one served to me was to cooke... Food was average and overpriced for the quality and quantity. I used to try salmon but the one served to me was to cooked and therefore not juicy. The place and views are awesome though Read more Read less


Judy H. Verified visit ★★★★★

The New York 12 oz. steak with 1/2 lb. King Crab Legs was absolutely delicious and perfectly prepared medium rare! The... The New York 12 oz. steak with 1/2 lb. King Crab Legs was absolutely delicious and perfectly prepared medium rare! The service was wonderful, JUAN, our server took care of our every need immediately; he's also very personable. Debbie, the Manager on duty, stopped by, greeted and welcomed us and again took care of us. This restaurant has undergone some major changes and they are paying off nicely. It is such a pleasure to come here, enjoy really good drinks, eat delicious foods, interact with the staff, and as always, drink in the exceptional views of Santa Barbara harbor! Read more Read less


Laney C. Verified visit ★★☆☆☆

The food was ok but not as good as we would have expected from a Santa Barbara restaurant


Bob F. Verified visit ★★★★★

We enjoyed our food! Had a great time!


Robert G. Verified visit ★★★★★

Food is always great. Made a reservation on line and our reserved table was ready when we got there. Edgar was an aweso... Food is always great. Made a reservation on line and our reserved table was ready when we got there. Edgar was an awesome waiter. Very attentive and super nice even though they were quite busy. Read more Read less


Phillip T. Verified visit ★★☆☆☆

just seemed expensive for lunch when we ordered only three meals. it looks like we should of just ordered on the to go m... just seemed expensive for lunch when we ordered only three meals. it looks like we should of just ordered on the to go menu Read more Read less


Joseph T. Verified visit ★★★★★

Great food and wonderful service to go with the amazing views.


Melissa M. Verified visit ★★★★★

Good great ... Service excellent


Elizabeth G. Verified visit ★★★★★

We were welcomed very warmly and escorted to our table right over the water. The fish Tacos were delicious and bread was... We were welcomed very warmly and escorted to our table right over the water. The fish Tacos were delicious and bread was fresh. Read more Read less


Ramona B. Verified visit ★★☆☆☆

Just really didn't like the feel and they didn't have what I wanted on the menu. Food was average though service was dec... Just really didn't like the feel and they didn't have what I wanted on the menu. Food was average though service was decent . Read more Read less


Kevin S. Verified visit ★★★★☆

Nice Place/View


Justin M. Verified visit ★★★☆☆

Food was very average in taste and too expensive for the quality.


Rosalie A. Verified visit ★★★★★

Nice fresh atmosphere in an older restaurant. Veteran excellent staff. Incomparable location on pier overlooking yacht h... Nice fresh atmosphere in an older restaurant. Veteran excellent staff. Incomparable location on pier overlooking yacht harbor and breakwater, excellent food and service. Read more Read less


Brent F. Verified visit ★★★★★

Always first rate service. Good food. We love the ceviche and the omelets are terrific.


Megan A. Verified visit ★★★★☆

Great food fried calamari is great with their Chipotle sauce and lobster bisque soup is awesome


Matthew B. Verified visit ★★★★☆

Good view, good food, and nice waitress/server.


Tracey J. Verified visit ★★★★☆

Nice restaurant, beautiful views.


Dorine L. Verified visit ★★★★☆

The server Josafin was excellent. Professional and efficient. The oysters on the half shell were very fresh and tender.... The server Josafin was excellent. Professional and efficient. The oysters on the half shell were very fresh and tender. We had the crab and shrimp cake appetizer, which was superb. Read more Read less


Geri S. Verified visit ★☆☆☆☆

Fish was u dear cooked, could not cut it with a knife. Told the waiter and he replaced one piece, eating the other piece... Fish was u dear cooked, could not cut it with a knife. Told the waiter and he replaced one piece, eating the other pieces found another piece not fully cooked. Told the waiter but should have talk to the manager. Asked for more bread and he forgot. My pasta was tasteless, garlic bread, under cooked. Read more Read less


Geri S. Verified visit ★★★★☆

Staff was friendly, efficient, and attentive!!


Mauro C. Verified visit ★★☆☆☆

The waiter was not attentive at all! He didn't seem professional at all. We had a better experience with the waiter that... The waiter was not attentive at all! He didn't seem professional at all. We had a better experience with the waiter that brought us the bread and water! When I made a reservation I specifically said it was my wife's bday and when I told the waiter about the restaurant.com voucher he seemed irritated and annoyed! Then he brought me the bill and I said do you do complimentary dessert for a birthday? I had to say it in front of my wife! He said yes we do. This was a horrible experience. The fish & chips my wife got was old and not fresh she enjoyed the appetizers more than her main entree! I will never go back! I had a horrible experience! Read more Read less


Susan S. Verified visit ★★★★★

Great food and service


Claudia L. Verified visit ★★★★★

Service was prompt, polite, very personable. We had children with us. The waitress made sure their needs were taken care... Service was prompt, polite, very personable. We had children with us. The waitress made sure their needs were taken care of as kids tend to get bored at restaurants. Their food came out fast which we appreciated. Read more Read less


Marcy H. Verified visit ★★☆☆☆

Nice location but the food quality is so so.


Jen T. Verified visit ★★★★☆

Service was outstanding food was good enough to want to return again.


Mindy B. Verified visit ★★★★☆

Nice location, beautiful scenery! Appetizers very good. Entrees did not have favor as expected.


Yishu J. Verified visit ★★☆☆☆

Hard to find parking at this restaurant! We had to park far away and walk. At least it was a pleasant walk.


Jogee M. Verified visit ★★★★★

Food was great, really fresh. Service was also excellent.


Christina C. Verified visit ★★★☆☆

The mussels were by far the poorest dish of mussels I have eaten in a restaurant. Broth was too salty, mussels were meat... The mussels were by far the poorest dish of mussels I have eaten in a restaurant. Broth was too salty, mussels were meaty but tasted old, not fresh. Poor, poor quality. Read more Read less


Janelle M. Verified visit ★★★★☆

The view is the best in SB. The service was very attentive and food was good. I had the grilled salmon, baked potato, an... The view is the best in SB. The service was very attentive and food was good. I had the grilled salmon, baked potato, and clam chowder-all were very tasty. My guest had the bacon wrapped shrimp and baked potato and said it was very good. Read more Read less


Nestor V. Verified visit ★★★★★

Great food and GREAT staff, never had a dish I didn't love


David B. Verified visit ★★★★★

The chef cooks the seafood perfectly every time!


Noah L. Verified visit ★★★★☆

The food and service are good. Prices may seem a bit high but the portions are quite large.


Barbie A. Verified visit ★★★★☆

Everything was great but the when the check came there was an extra soup charge on the bill and my husband didn't notice... Everything was great but the when the check came there was an extra soup charge on the bill and my husband didn't notice it until we were home. Read more Read less


Brent F. Verified visit ★★★★☆

It's a wonderful place to sit and watch what's happening on the water. The service is always good and the food pretty go... It's a wonderful place to sit and watch what's happening on the water. The service is always good and the food pretty good. Read more Read less


Heather P. Verified visit ★★★★★

Best waitress I have ever had there and better service than in 5 star restaurants I have gone to


Jeff M. Verified visit ★★★★★

Fast fresh foodgreat staff


Ada G. Verified visit ★★★★★

Great service. Food was very good.


Frank Z. Verified visit ★★★★☆

Loved the view, and the waitress was very friendly


Sara G. Verified visit ★★★☆☆

wine was watered down...fish was not fresh and tasted old. service was adequate, could have been more informative and fr... wine was watered down...fish was not fresh and tasted old. service was adequate, could have been more informative and friendly. can not recommend this restaurant for dinner, but I hear breakfast is much better. Read more Read less


Arlene C. Verified visit ★★★★☆

The staff was very attentive


William L. Verified visit ★★☆☆☆

Food mediocre and over priced


Sandra . Verified visit ★★★★★

Cod & shrimp skewers excellent...as were the crab cakes and calamari as appetizer. Also excellent a local white wine.


Suzanne M. Verified visit ★★★★★

The pier restaurant was a fabulous Santa Barbara experience. I don't know which dinner was better, my husband's lamb cho... The pier restaurant was a fabulous Santa Barbara experience. I don't know which dinner was better, my husband's lamb chops or my fillet of sole special. We'll be visiting EVERYTIME we go to Santa Barbara! Read more Read less


Sandra . Verified visit ★★★★★

Excellent breakfast and service. Better than My memory of the quality of my last meal ther...which was dinner, not break... Excellent breakfast and service. Better than My memory of the quality of my last meal ther...which was dinner, not breakfast. Read more Read less


Johnnie T. Verified visit ★★★★★

This was an enjoyable experience. The view from the dining room overlooking the very active harbor is exceptional. The w... This was an enjoyable experience. The view from the dining room overlooking the very active harbor is exceptional. The waiter was helpful and very understanding Read more Read less


Ginalisa A. Verified visit ★★★★☆

Overall the food was good


Jane R. Verified visit ★★★★☆

Good food and good service beautiful view and lovely facility


Lorenzo G. Verified visit ★★★★★

We had three little ones with us and the food and service was so great that the whole experience was pleasant. We never... We had three little ones with us and the food and service was so great that the whole experience was pleasant. We never felt rushed and the children also loved it. Not to mention the view during the sunset! Beatiful. Read more Read less


Will H. Verified visit ★★★☆☆

I had fish and chips. Lots of chips the fish was like fish that you buy frozen " the other two had pasta and they left h... I had fish and chips. Lots of chips the fish was like fish that you buy frozen " the other two had pasta and they left half of it. Plus very expensive. Read more Read less


Yoanis M. Verified visit ★★★☆☆

Service was bad and food was subpar.


Brent F. Verified visit ★★★★★

Great service. Window table looking at the ocean and the breakwater. Good food. What's not to love?


Matt G. Verified visit ★★★★☆

WE ORDERED ONE SALAD FOR TABLE TO SHARE. SERVER BROT PLATES 7 MINUTES LATER. COULD ANTICIPATE THIS AND BRING PLATES WITH... WE ORDERED ONE SALAD FOR TABLE TO SHARE. SERVER BROT PLATES 7 MINUTES LATER. COULD ANTICIPATE THIS AND BRING PLATES WITH SALAD. IT NOT TOO HEAVY TO CARRY BACK TO KITCHEN IF NOT NEEDED. Read more Read less


Gayle S. Verified visit ★★★★★

Food and service were great , that's why we are regular long time customers from Santa Barbara .


Keith K. Verified visit ★★★★★

Our waiter, Armando, was great and the ambiance and food were excellent.


Vicki D. Verified visit ★★★★★

Great staff. Everything cooker to perfection.


Vicki D. Verified visit ★★★★★

The staff was great, helpful,funny and timely.Thank you for a fun evening.


Kevin S. Verified visit ★★★★☆

Great views,Awesome background Guitar player,Weekend Lobster Special!


Mary B. Verified visit ★☆☆☆☆

Seafood was overlooked, tough and tasteless.waitstaff was attentive but offered no solution.Staff and management stood 1... Seafood was overlooked, tough and tasteless.waitstaff was attentive but offered no solution.Staff and management stood 15 feet away and socialized during entire meal within sight and ear shot but mgt never came to check on us though very few tables were filled. Read more Read less


Candy C. Verified visit ★★★☆☆

Did not get what was ordered on first try. Manager was quite willing to try to make it right, however while waiting for... Did not get what was ordered on first try. Manager was quite willing to try to make it right, however while waiting for the correct dish, the other food got cold. Read more Read less


Marlys C. Verified visit ★☆☆☆☆

food was not good, the people sitting next to us also told us the their food wasn't good either.


Ahmed S. Verified visit ★★★★☆

good service by jesus


Cindy R. Verified visit ★★★★★

Steven was a great server, prompt and courteous! Very nice young man.


Nestor V. Verified visit ★★★★★

The staff was smiling and friendly. The service was great and the food is soooo good...only one suggestion...hard to red... The staff was smiling and friendly. The service was great and the food is soooo good...only one suggestion...hard to red little print on menu due to poor color choice of menu and small type face...waiter helped us! The food is really good! Read more Read less


Heather P. Verified visit ★★★★★

Excellent waiter!!


David L. Verified visit ★★★☆☆

The waiter was very slow. I don't know if they were shorthanded. He seemed overwhelmed.


David B. Verified visit ★★☆☆☆

Server said there was no spice in the sauce and it was loaded with spice which I do not like.


Rodney S. Verified visit ★★★★☆

Nice atmosphere, good location


Kathleen I. Verified visit ★★★★☆

great view


Kelly J. Verified visit ★★★★☆

great service great food great atmosphere


Phillip T. Verified visit ★★☆☆☆

pretty expensive for lunch


Chris L. Verified visit ★★★★☆

The staff is always friendly, good service and the Manager in Charge is always so helpful with, always greeting people,... The staff is always friendly, good service and the Manager in Charge is always so helpful with, always greeting people, menu, drinks. Read more Read less


Chris L. Verified visit ★★★★☆

The staff is always friendly, good service and the Manager in Charge is always so helpful with, always greeting people,... The staff is always friendly, good service and the Manager in Charge is always so helpful with, always greeting people, menu, drinks. Read more Read less


Miranda H. Verified visit ★★★★★

Service was great, but food was a little cold.


Miranda H. Verified visit ★★★★★

Very good service.


Marlene W. Verified visit ★★★★☆

Seating outside -gorgeous view


Miranda H. Verified visit ★★★★★

The food was delicious and came out hot. Signs of a good server.


Alex W. Verified visit ★★★★☆

Nice location, good food


James H. Verified visit ★★★★★

Not only was the food terrific and the view from our table awesome, but we had a great server who went out of his way to... Not only was the food terrific and the view from our table awesome, but we had a great server who went out of his way to take care of us and to make our little granddaughter feel welcome. Read more Read less


Justine V. Verified visit ★★★★★

The young man who helped our server was very helpful and kind.


Norma E. Verified visit ★★★★★

Great views and friendly staff


Ivy R. Verified visit ★★★☆☆

Food very, very dry and very, very, very salty.


Ally D. Verified visit ★★★★☆

The server was polite and made sure we had the items we ordered. The food was freshly prepared and served quickly. The a... The server was polite and made sure we had the items we ordered. The food was freshly prepared and served quickly. The atmosphere was upbeat and inviting. Read more Read less


Kathleen I. Verified visit ★★★★☆

great sunset from our window seat


S. D. Verified visit ★★★★★

top notch preparation and looked as good as it tasted


Grenda P. Verified visit ★★★★★

Food was very good & well presented


Paula D. Verified visit ★★★★☆

My steak was done just right


Brent L. Verified visit ★★★★☆

Fish and chips was just OK. But the lobster bisque was fabulous.


Miranda H. Verified visit ★★★★★

The food and service met all our expectations plus!!


Myla C. Verified visit ★★★★☆

Watching the sunset while enjoying our seafood dinner. Waiter helpful in getting a sample of Diablo sauce for me to try,... Watching the sunset while enjoying our seafood dinner. Waiter helpful in getting a sample of Diablo sauce for me to try, and then getting the chef to put sauce on the side rather than sautéing with it. Food would have been too spicey for me. On the side was just right for me. Read more Read less


Corinna H. Verified visit ★☆☆☆☆

The only thing that was great was the service the food was terrible and crazy expensive


Sharon G. Verified visit ★★★★☆

Our waiter Jorge was great!


Charmese . Verified visit ★★★★★

Great server! Food was hot and good.


Jun S. Verified visit ★★★★★

The server was great!!!The view was awesome....our dinner was yummy!! I had the Alaskan king crab legs and the steak!! I... The server was great!!!The view was awesome....our dinner was yummy!! I had the Alaskan king crab legs and the steak!! It was cooked perfect and you could taste the quality of the steak. Read more Read less


Sebastian G. Verified visit ★★★★★

Our server Nicholas deserves a shout-out! He was very knowledgable, attentive and friendly. We sat outside enjoying the... Our server Nicholas deserves a shout-out! He was very knowledgable, attentive and friendly. We sat outside enjoying the beautiful SB weather with view of the ocean. We both ordered the crab and shrimp melt and it was delicious!! We will definitely be going back soon! Read more Read less


Shannon J. Verified visit ★★★★★

Food was great and the waiter was very friendly and knowledgeable.


Danny H. Verified visit ★★★☆☆

Food horrible


Mary L. Verified visit ★★★★★

Friendly professional employees Excellent service. Great food reasonable price and Clean


Kiran A. Verified visit ★★★★☆

Food was good. Portion of salmon could have been larger. We were there after dark but view of harbor lights was still gr... Food was good. Portion of salmon could have been larger. We were there after dark but view of harbor lights was still great. I would come back but we live in AZ and probably won't be back to the area. Read more Read less


Thomas L. Verified visit ★★★★★

Amazing service


Angel B. Verified visit ★★☆☆☆

the view was the best thing..everything else was mediocre


Miso . Verified visit ★★★☆☆

Well, I went with someone who commented this place being a "tourist trap", so bias might be inevitable. However I did fe... Well, I went with someone who commented this place being a "tourist trap", so bias might be inevitable. However I did feel that the server wasn't as enthusiastic, and I've had better seafood elsewhere. At least it was quiet the night we went there. Read more Read less


Sue M. Verified visit ★★★★☆

Great views and really on the ball busboys.


Gerre M. Verified visit ★★★★★

Armando was a great waiter. Seemed like bus boy served food and no verbal interaction. Would like Armando to serve food.


Maria S. Verified visit ★★★★★

All staff very friendly and accommodating.


Beverly D. Verified visit ★★★★☆

Good food ,great location,friendly servers. Would go again.


Justine V. Verified visit ★★★★☆

The view is exceptional, but the food was good, not great. The seasoned fries seemed frozen, would be nice if they were... The view is exceptional, but the food was good, not great. The seasoned fries seemed frozen, would be nice if they were fresh and with less seasoning. Read more Read less


Arianna . Verified visit ★★★★★

We went there for lunch. We were seated immediately. The waitress was attentive by not overly so, she refilled drinks of... We went there for lunch. We were seated immediately. The waitress was attentive by not overly so, she refilled drinks often, asked us about the food and was very good. Read more Read less


Charles F. Verified visit ★★★★☆

waitress very slow, restaurant was not very busy. Our visit was midweek after lunch rush.


Nicole B. Verified visit ★★★★☆

Canadian cod was excellent. Fish and chips not as good. Hard to understand waiter.


Danny H. Verified visit ★★☆☆☆

All seafood entree's are now a la carte pretty cheap if you ask me Al would never do this


Miranda H. Verified visit ★★★★★

The setting and service is always great for breakfast. Everyone in our group was happy and had not been there before, bu... The setting and service is always great for breakfast. Everyone in our group was happy and had not been there before, but surely will return. Read more Read less


Krista M. Verified visit ★★★★☆

waiter reminded us of our parking ticket validation


Kyle N. Verified visit ★★★★☆

Wonderful views of the harbor and beach.


Renee T. Verified visit ★★★★☆

Great location with good food and service.


Linh N. Verified visit ★★★★☆

Shocked they don't have any TV's. We would have stayed longer, but there was a football game on and they don't have a si... Shocked they don't have any TV's. We would have stayed longer, but there was a football game on and they don't have a single tv. Seems like a sports bar-type place. Read more Read less


Josephine H. Verified visit ★★★★☆

Did enjoy the crab and shrimp cakes. The lobster was cooked just right. We enjoyed the ocean view. The service was very... Did enjoy the crab and shrimp cakes. The lobster was cooked just right. We enjoyed the ocean view. The service was very good and the staff friendly. Read more Read less


Kerri M. Verified visit ★★★★☆

great location; friendly servers, receptionist and wait staff, food ok to good


Romina C. Verified visit ★★★★★

Great service and fabulous food !


Barbie A. Verified visit ★★★★★

Service was great!


Mary F. Verified visit ★★★★★

Atmosphere and seating was nice & peaceful with a great view of the ocean. Food was delicious , and the service was grea... Atmosphere and seating was nice & peaceful with a great view of the ocean. Food was delicious , and the service was great! Read more Read less


William F. Verified visit ★★☆☆☆

I brought my friend who had never had lobster before so we ordered her the Maine Lobster. She loved her plate. However,... I brought my friend who had never had lobster before so we ordered her the Maine Lobster. She loved her plate. However, to be honest my dish (shrimp, scallops, and chips) was not very good. I also did not care for the lobster bisque, it tasted bad and had a lot of imitation meat. Read more Read less


Gladys G. Verified visit ★★★★☆

Great atmosphere and service.


Gladys G. Verified visit ★★★★☆

Great atmosphere and service.


William P. Verified visit ★★★★★

they know seafood


Sandra K. Verified visit ★★★★★

Perfect spot on the water. Good waitstaff. Fries are super yummy. Burger was delish. Fish was pretty good. Perfect place... Perfect spot on the water. Good waitstaff. Fries are super yummy. Burger was delish. Fish was pretty good. Perfect place for lunch! Read more Read less


Sandra K. Verified visit ★★★★★

Good food. Spectacular views. Excellent waitstaff.


Kelsey U. Verified visit ★★★★★

We wanted excellent seafood and we wanted to sit out on the water during sunset. This restaurant provided that for us.


Devon F. Verified visit ★★★★☆

Food and service was good. casual place to dine.


Tyler B. Verified visit ★★★★★

Great ambiance, view and customer service. We stopped by to celebrate my daughter's birthday while visiting Santa Barbar... Great ambiance, view and customer service. We stopped by to celebrate my daughter's birthday while visiting Santa Barbara. Read more Read less


Jason T. Verified visit ★★★★★

Location and view of the water was great . There were 4 of us and we all enjoyed our food. Our waiter was very attentive... Location and view of the water was great . There were 4 of us and we all enjoyed our food. Our waiter was very attentive and we definite return. Read more Read less


Tracey M. Verified visit ★★★★☆

Great place, great view


Cynthia S. Verified visit ★★★☆☆

Clam chowder was excellent which made us feel food would be good. We were wrong. At best, both of our dinners were medio... Clam chowder was excellent which made us feel food would be good. We were wrong. At best, both of our dinners were mediocre. Dessert was OK. Glad we didn't have to pay full price for this !!Waiter seemed that he was being bothered by a discount customer. Read more Read less


Branson H. Verified visit ★★★★★

beautiful view, excellent service, great food


Linfair T. Verified visit ★☆☆☆☆

Sorry to say this b/c it has been years since we have eaten at this restaurant and wanted to try it again. Have to say i... Sorry to say this b/c it has been years since we have eaten at this restaurant and wanted to try it again. Have to say it was one of the WORST meals we have had in Santa Barbara. We were surprised it is still there after so many years and has not gotten any better! Must be b/c it is a tourist trap. I am truly not normally so critical, and if our meal hadn't been soooo bad I would not even have bothered to comment. But really... "poor" is a "high" rating... Read more Read less


William P. Verified visit ★★★★★

Great seafood.


Jared H. Verified visit ★★★★★

Great waitress


Jared H. Verified visit ★★★★★

Great waitress


William B. Verified visit ★★★★☆

the waiter and host were excellent and very friendly


Nancy . Verified visit ★★★★☆

Both the food and the service were good. The atmosphere was great, and they had some very interesting, and tasty, mixed... Both the food and the service were good. The atmosphere was great, and they had some very interesting, and tasty, mixed alcoholic drinks. We'll go back if we're in the SB area. Read more Read less


Buford N. Verified visit ★★★★★

Great Service !!!


Danny H. Verified visit ★★★★☆

jonathon was an excellent waiter


Jennifer . Verified visit ★★★☆☆

No one asked to re-fill my drink, not once. The wait person was, however, good in asking if she could validate my parkin... No one asked to re-fill my drink, not once. The wait person was, however, good in asking if she could validate my parking ticket. Read more Read less


Kerry G. Verified visit ★★★★★

Fantastic views, fantastic service, fantastic food!


Erica W. Verified visit ★★★★★

we make a reservation the night before, got excellent seating with great view(unobstructed) of the harbor. the service w... we make a reservation the night before, got excellent seating with great view(unobstructed) of the harbor. the service was quick, good food and drink. prices were very reasonable for the area. would eat there again Read more Read less


Rick T. Verified visit ★★★★★

Beautiful view of the harbor, table at the window as requested,excellent service, lobsters were to die for, prices not b... Beautiful view of the harbor, table at the window as requested,excellent service, lobsters were to die for, prices not bad. Read more Read less


Cindy R. Verified visit ★★★★★

Good food great service


Sujana G. Verified visit ★★★★☆

My son loved his vegetarian meal, my husband felt the ceasar salad with shrimp and added chicken was so-so, chicken was... My son loved his vegetarian meal, my husband felt the ceasar salad with shrimp and added chicken was so-so, chicken was over cooked and dressing was blah. Service was great. We will go back. Read more Read less


Rajpal R. Verified visit ★★★★☆

The servers were very attentive and accommodating.


Miranda H. Verified visit ★★★★★

Our server Erica was terrific. Very professional and made great suggestions for our party. I would request her again.


Megan A. Verified visit ★★★★★

Romantic place to have dinner on date or wife. They specialize in sea food. Great views of the Santa Barbara Coast on th... Romantic place to have dinner on date or wife. They specialize in sea food. Great views of the Santa Barbara Coast on the Wharf man's pier. Read more Read less


Brian S. Verified visit ★☆☆☆☆

Overall, food quality was poor. Also, poor timing (they delivered the appetizer with our salad/soup), then literally 1 m... Overall, food quality was poor. Also, poor timing (they delivered the appetizer with our salad/soup), then literally 1 minute later our dinners came out. Read more Read less


Gertrude F. Verified visit ★★★★★

servers were friendly


Natasha B. Verified visit ★★★★☆

Service was wonderful. Our server did not make an issue about taking the gift certificate and made it a point to note th... Service was wonderful. Our server did not make an issue about taking the gift certificate and made it a point to note that gratuity was already included even though knew and meant to leave additional tip. Read more Read less


Rachel M. Verified visit ★★★★★

The fresh fish selections were varied and delicious! The ambience on the water was perfect. The wait staff (Enrique) too... The fresh fish selections were varied and delicious! The ambience on the water was perfect. The wait staff (Enrique) took care of our every need and more! Read more Read less


Rachel M. Verified visit ★★★★★

The fresh fish selections were varied and delicious! The ambience on the water was perfect. The wait staff (Enrique) too... The fresh fish selections were varied and delicious! The ambience on the water was perfect. The wait staff (Enrique) took care of our every need and more! Read more Read less


Henry L. Verified visit ★★★★★

Great food at reasonable prices and excellent service.


Jean L. Verified visit ★★★★☆

It was a monday about 6pm seated quiclky, nice window view. Waiter was quick, polite and checked on us several times. Fo... It was a monday about 6pm seated quiclky, nice window view. Waiter was quick, polite and checked on us several times. Food was hot and good. Good dinner specials and extensive selection. Read more Read less


Henry L. Verified visit ★★★★★

Wonderful food, reasonable prices and good service.


Joshua P. Verified visit ★★★★★

Very enjoyable experience! Service was great and so was the food. Would diffidently go again.


Teresa . Verified visit ★★★☆☆

The food was just ok and the service was terrible. There were only 3 people in our party and we were there for 2 hours.... The food was just ok and the service was terrible. There were only 3 people in our party and we were there for 2 hours. We had to wait a lkng te for everything. It took our server 15 minutesto bring us the bill and we asked for it twice. Read more Read less


Stephen S. Verified visit ★★★★★

Great ambiance, service and food!


Kristen R. Verified visit ★★★★★

Very good service, fabulous view


Alessandra A. Verified visit ★★★★☆

Nice location and atmosphere. One of the 2 meals was good, the other was a bit dry. The waiter seemed a bit disintereste... Nice location and atmosphere. One of the 2 meals was good, the other was a bit dry. The waiter seemed a bit disinterested, but ended up taking pretty good care of us. Read more Read less


Greg K. Verified visit ★★★★★

Service was cheerful and on the spot.They immediately returned with any requests and also refilled the kids' drinks befo... Service was cheerful and on the spot.They immediately returned with any requests and also refilled the kids' drinks before we asked. The food was quite good-fresh seafood. Read more Read less


Manise P. Verified visit ★★☆☆☆

Prices are high considering there is no table linen. Basically one pays for the view.


Ingris Y. Verified visit ★★★★★

It was a wonderful experience. My husband and I celebrated our 36th anniversary and the staff really made us feel specia... It was a wonderful experience. My husband and I celebrated our 36th anniversary and the staff really made us feel special. We got amazing service in English as well as Spanish and that just made it much more comfortable for us. We will be going back! Read more Read less


Rebecca H. Verified visit ★★★★★

$24.95 lobster WOW!!


Judy B. Verified visit ★★★★★

Awesome location/view/ambiance! Great food & service! Day or night ~ good selection!


Grace P. Verified visit ★★★★★

Employees were very friendly and the view is amazing! Food is great too!


Rachel M. Verified visit ★★★★★

Jonathon did a tremendous job in taking care of us. The venue with its view was wonderful.


Kevin R. Verified visit ★★★★☆

Aside from sitting next to a screaming child, we had a great experience. Might want to dedicate sections for families wi... Aside from sitting next to a screaming child, we had a great experience. Might want to dedicate sections for families with children so adult patrons don't have to be subject to unruly kids. Read more Read less


Nichole B. Verified visit ★★★★☆

All 4 in our party enjoyed the pleasantly presented and tasteful food.


Celine M. Verified visit ★★★★☆

wait staff was accommodating and fairly prompt.


Lisa G. Verified visit ★★★★☆

good food at reasonable prices in a lovely setting. Happy Hour is an especially good value.


Paula B. Verified visit ★★★☆☆

Price of food higher than advertised. Discount not available as advertised.


Ann S. Verified visit ★☆☆☆☆

Not only was it a bad dinning experience, the room smelled. This place needs work!


Clifford M. Verified visit ★★★★★

good food good service!


Linda D. Verified visit ★★★★★

Everything was excellent! The lobster bisque & the crabcakes were sooooo good! And we really enjoyed the half price clam... Everything was excellent! The lobster bisque & the crabcakes were sooooo good! And we really enjoyed the half price clams & mussels at happy hour too!!! Don't change a thing! Read more Read less


Marvin K. Verified visit ★☆☆☆☆

When I first came to Moby Dick I was 15 to which later my parents took me there again for my 16th birthday I loved the r... When I first came to Moby Dick I was 15 to which later my parents took me there again for my 16th birthday I loved the restaraunt and have been excited ever since to visit again soon. Years later I decided to spend a special evening with my boyfriend for our one year at Moby Dick. The service was great but I specifically asked for my meat to be cooked medium-well, explaining that the blood in the meat makes me feel sick. Not only was the meat brought out to me cold along with the mashed potatoes, but also was medium rare. From that point on I question the amount of thought that is being put into actually cooking the wood rather than the reputation built in the place. Read more Read less


Linda O. Verified visit ★★★☆☆

Food was cold and unimpressive - very disappointing.


Leah M. Verified visit ★★★★☆

Very pleasant experience


Crystal R. Verified visit ★★★☆☆

Service was pretty good, but food did not seem fresh and shrimp was very fishy.


Barbara L. Verified visit ★★★★☆

Good restaurant and you cannot beat the view!


Wrashea H. Verified visit ★★★★☆

NY steak was awesome,vegitables were ok, the baked potatoe was good, the lobster bisk was excellent my son said. the wai... NY steak was awesome,vegitables were ok, the baked potatoe was good, the lobster bisk was excellent my son said. the waiter ( even though he didn't give his name, and it was long...Evendeer?) was very nice, and polite would recommend him to assist us in the future. Read more Read less


Elizabeth . Verified visit ★★☆☆☆

I visited while on vacation. The food was okay, nothing spectacular. The view was beautiful!


Michael C. Verified visit ★★★★☆

The only negative was the salad. It was lettuce (gourmet lettuce) with a few croutons. Very plain. Easy and cheap to... The only negative was the salad. It was lettuce (gourmet lettuce) with a few croutons. Very plain. Easy and cheap to upgrade a salad. Read more Read less


Laura S. Verified visit ★★★★☆

A very good experience - we have visited this restaurant twice since this first visit


Gayle S. Verified visit ★★★★☆

My food was served luke warm, I like it hot.


Aileen D. Verified visit ★★★☆☆

The food quality is ok but not nearly worth the price. The staff is ok but don't really add to the dining experience. T... The food quality is ok but not nearly worth the price. The staff is ok but don't really add to the dining experience. There are many better places to eat in town. Read more Read less


Grace P. Verified visit ★★★★★

Our food was great and the view was so pretty! Our waiter was attentive, and made sure we had everything but was all bus... Our food was great and the view was so pretty! Our waiter was attentive, and made sure we had everything but was all business and barely smiled...he wasn't very friendly, but did take good care of us. All in all, we had a great time. Read more Read less


Kenneth B. Verified visit ★★★★☆

Great location with good service. Really need to rethink the menu and food quality.


Shawn P. Verified visit ★★★★★

We had the lobster special--it was great. I think it's a shame, however, that the lobster wasn't served with even a ver... We had the lobster special--it was great. I think it's a shame, however, that the lobster wasn't served with even a very small amount of (real) butter would have been so much better than a large bowl of fake buttery oil. The baked potato, veggies, and clam chowder were all very good. Read more Read less


Robert B. Verified visit ★★☆☆☆

the filet mignon was dry and tasteless


Olesya B. Verified visit ★★★★★

Our food server was EXCELLENT! Thank you Moby Dick's for a wonderful lobster dinner!


Harriett J. Verified visit ★★★★☆

Service was great. Loved the atmosphere and being able to watch the activities on the water. The only dish that wasn't... Service was great. Loved the atmosphere and being able to watch the activities on the water. The only dish that wasn't great was my grilled teryaki chicken with rice. It was good, flavorful and cooked right. But for these prices, I expected something a bit more special. And the rice didn't really compliment the chicken, in my opinion. Read more Read less


Marquel H. Verified visit ★★☆☆☆

Atmosphere was good, the restaurant being on the wharf. Although the menu focused on fish, etc., my entree appeared to h... Atmosphere was good, the restaurant being on the wharf. Although the menu focused on fish, etc., my entree appeared to have been pre-cooked or frozen and 'refreshed'. Sorry, no cheers for this place. Tourists beware. Read more Read less


Lauren B. Verified visit ★★★★☆

Beautiful place toeat


Rebeccah S. Verified visit ★★★★☆

Sitting by the window and watching the pelicans at sunset was entertaining.


Allison L. Verified visit ★★★★★

our server was great and we would go back and enjoy the resturant again thank you


Avital L. Verified visit ★★★★★

Great views of the pacific ocean if sitting by the window. Laid back atmosphere with quality service. Tasty food (i had... Great views of the pacific ocean if sitting by the window. Laid back atmosphere with quality service. Tasty food (i had the roundcut steak) made to your liking. Would dine here again! Read more Read less


Patrice . Verified visit ★★★☆☆

Table and view was nice. Waiter tried hard. Food was mediocre at best.


Joanne W. Verified visit ★★★☆☆

The lobster was tasteless. My husband said it was like eating air. The soup was very good though.


Dan . Verified visit ★★★★☆

We are on vacation and are trying to use your certif. Helps keep the costs down.


Natalie J. Verified visit ★★★★☆

We enjoyed our visit very much!


Phu L. Verified visit ★★★★★

This is the third time we have visited Moby Dick. It's always a fun evening with great food and harbor views.


Anna B. Verified visit ★★★★☆

they recognized the rest.com coupon even though it was Sat night and that was a blackout evening. I had called in the mo... they recognized the rest.com coupon even though it was Sat night and that was a blackout evening. I had called in the morning and a person onn the phone said they would allow the coupon to be used. Although the coupon clearly said they would not, they stood by the person on the phone and honored it. We were on cacation in Santa Barbara and would not be back anytime soon. Very honorable. Read more Read less


Janine B. Verified visit ★★☆☆☆

Friendliness was average. Food was very expensive for the quality. We had the platter for 2 for $29.99 and it was ok, no... Friendliness was average. Food was very expensive for the quality. We had the platter for 2 for $29.99 and it was ok, nothing more. It was too much fried food. Would of been nice with a side salad or something else not fried. Read more Read less


Stacie A. Verified visit ★★★★☆

The fish & chips where just o k


Larry B. Verified visit ★★★★★

The wait staff was EXTREMELY nice, especially to my kids, which I really appreciate. My son was a little tired and loopy... The wait staff was EXTREMELY nice, especially to my kids, which I really appreciate. My son was a little tired and loopy from the day, and they didn't seem the least bit annoyed. made my night. THANK YOU! Read more Read less


Rob H. Verified visit ★★★☆☆

I would definitely not recommend this restaurant to anyone unless they are only interested in going for drinks. The bre... I would definitely not recommend this restaurant to anyone unless they are only interested in going for drinks. The bread served before the meal was very good, however it ended there. This is very unfortunate since the restaurant is at a prime location. Read more Read less


Marylin F. Verified visit ★★★★☆

The food Oder was placed wrong. They gladly accomidated and repressed our food.


Leonard Y. Verified visit ★★★★☆

Server was excellent and very patient with the young children in our group.

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