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Meet Us For Lunch at Stearns Wharf @Santa Barbara Shellfish Company!

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The last time we were at Stearns Wharf was with my (A) parents.  That was a long time ago.  In the meantime, a fire devasted the wharf in 1998,  and it was rebuilt to the tune of $13,500,000.

Our friend Walt of Walt Wine fame recently mentioned that he and his wife loved having lunch at the Santa Barbara Shellfish Company.  We know when Walt raves about something, we should take his advice, even in "tourist land" as he says.  Since all the outdoor seating was full, we sat inside at the bar. 

There is nothing fancy about this place, just good fresh sea food.  They have two large  tanks filled with uni/urchins and local lobster.  

We ordered the dungeness crab Louie or our main course (pictured above), and had calamari for our appetizer.. They also have two of our favorite wines Gainey Sauvignon Blanc, and Palmina Pinot Grigio.  Both are from Santa Barbabra County, and Palmina only produces wines from Italian varietals.  Both are delicious and a perfect companions to seafood.

Happy Thursday!

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Comments (28)

Michael Jacobs
Pasadena, CA
Pasadena And Southern California 818.516.4393

Hello Alexandra and Ron - the photos and your description make the scene appear "picture perfect".  I can practically feel/smell the ocean air.   

Feb 21, 2020 06:09 AM
Debb Janes
Nature As Neighbors - Camas, WA
Put My Love of Nature At Work for You

It kind of reminds me of "our" oyster place along the coast when we visited Sonoma.  Regardless, you know we would both enjoy this spot too. Good food, good wine, good views - perfection. 

Feb 21, 2020 06:49 AM
Brian England
Ambrose Realty Management LLC - Gilbert, AZ
MBA, GRI, REALTOR® Real Estate in East Valley AZ

I would definitely enjoy meeting both of you there for lunch if I were going to be in the area!

Feb 21, 2020 07:04 AM
Roy Kelley
Retired - Gaithersburg, MD

This is a restaurant that Chef Dolores and I would love to visit.

Thanks for sharing your positive experience.

Feb 21, 2020 08:16 AM
Ron and Alexandra Seigel
Napa Consultants - Carpinteria, CA
Luxury Real Estate Branding, Marketing & Strategy

Roy Kelley Well if you decide to visit, we will take you to lunch there.  It is such a lovely place to be.  A

Feb 21, 2020 09:17 AM
Ron and Alexandra Seigel
Napa Consultants - Carpinteria, CA
Luxury Real Estate Branding, Marketing & Strategy

Brian England Let us know when you come out our way.  We will definitely meet  you there. A

Feb 21, 2020 09:18 AM
Ron and Alexandra Seigel
Napa Consultants - Carpinteria, CA
Luxury Real Estate Branding, Marketing & Strategy

Debb Janes EcoBroker and Bernie Stea JD we thought of you both.  They had a nice selection of fresh oysters.  The outside service seating is very small, and it is a first come first serve, and then you put your name on the board.  The other side has a take-out area with seating and umbrellas on the wharf.  A

Feb 21, 2020 09:22 AM
Ron and Alexandra Seigel
Napa Consultants - Carpinteria, CA
Luxury Real Estate Branding, Marketing & Strategy

Michael Jacobs  It was a lovely and perfect in every way.  And the tourists were minimally present.  I am looking forward to trying their cioppino...A

Feb 21, 2020 09:24 AM
Ron and Alexandra Seigel
Napa Consultants - Carpinteria, CA
Luxury Real Estate Branding, Marketing & Strategy

Nina Hollander there are other places on the wharf that have other things on the menu suitable for your palate.  A

Feb 21, 2020 09:25 AM
Ron and Alexandra Seigel
Napa Consultants - Carpinteria, CA
Luxury Real Estate Branding, Marketing & Strategy

James Dray we both love Louie salads.  We often make shrimp louie for dinner, and we have missed having Dungeness crab here.  When we lived in Northern California, it was plentiful.  A

Feb 21, 2020 09:27 AM
Myrl Jeffcoat
Sacramento, CA
Greater Sacramento Realtor - Retired

Those are nice pictures, Alexandra.  When I was a kid, we would spend a lot of time over at Princeton-by-the-Sea, about 4 miles north of Half Moon Bay.  My dad was an avid deep sea fisherman.  There was a little restaurant there that served wonderful crab or shrimp louies.  Your picture reminds me of what I took for granted back in the day.

Feb 21, 2020 09:37 PM
Kathy Streib
Cypress, TX
Home Stager/Redesign

Hi Ron and Alexandra- I'm smelling the salt air and craving some kind of seafood salad right now. 

Feb 22, 2020 02:08 PM
Mary Whitaker
Lehi, UT

Hi Alexandra. Lovely post! Just looking at the pics floods my mind with heartfelt memories. Santa Barbara was my home for 12 years. After leaving CA we lived in Colorado for six and then FL for 11. We've been in Utah for five years now. I miss the beautiful weather along the coast, the scenary, beaches, family and friends. It might be time for a visit!

Feb 26, 2020 02:06 PM
Ron and Alexandra Seigel
Napa Consultants - Carpinteria, CA
Luxury Real Estate Branding, Marketing & Strategy

Mary Whitaker I had no idea that you were originally in Santa Barbara.  We now have a direct flight to SLC from SBA, which has been a dream of ours and why we moved here, Delta is back!  So anytime you come out, let us know we would be happy to meet you.  A

Feb 26, 2020 02:38 PM
Mary Whitaker
Lehi, UT

That's good to know Alexandra! I ususally fly Delta. Thanks for the invite! I'll make sure to let you know.

Feb 26, 2020 07:08 PM
Pete Cullen ~ Broker Associate, GRI,CRS
Bailey Properties, Inc. - Santa Cruz, CA
Serving The Entire Monterey Bay Area

Love Santa Barbara and Stearns Wharf!   Are you under the same Shelter in Place mandate as we are in Santa Cruz?

Mar 21, 2020 10:38 AM
Ron and Alexandra Seigel
Napa Consultants - Carpinteria, CA
Luxury Real Estate Branding, Marketing & Strategy

Pete Cullen ~ Broker Associate we can still go out and get food as far as I know.  I don't intend to starve...A

Mar 21, 2020 12:41 PM
Pete Cullen ~ Broker Associate, GRI,CRS
Bailey Properties, Inc. - Santa Cruz, CA
Serving The Entire Monterey Bay Area

All restaurants in Santa Cruz County are limited to take out only ...

Mar 21, 2020 12:52 PM
Ron and Alexandra Seigel
Napa Consultants - Carpinteria, CA
Luxury Real Estate Branding, Marketing & Strategy

Pete Cullen ~ Broker Associate That post was written on 2/20/20.  They do have a take out area with seats and a big deck.  Yes, it is take out only...sorry I misunderstood.  A

Mar 21, 2020 04:42 PM
Pete Cullen ~ Broker Associate, GRI,CRS
Bailey Properties, Inc. - Santa Cruz, CA
Serving The Entire Monterey Bay Area

No worries Ron!   We are all in this together

Mar 21, 2020 05:38 PM