The Anchor Rose

"Typical seafood restaurant with multiple fish dish options. The raw oysters were good, though the paella was average. Nice location at the harbor, which results in overpriced average food. Service was okay; nothing special."

"We popped in for Happy Hour before sunset and sat on the open rooftop. What a great view of the Santa Barbara harbour! The hostess was super pleasant and let us chose our seats. The margaritas were really,really good! We had the shrimp cocktail and calamari friti. Both were very good; large, fresh shrimp and the calamari was cooked perfectly. The regular dinner menu is on the pricier side but you are paying for the location. Our server was very attentive and pleasant. They do have indoor, lower patio and bar seating. There was a band starting to play downstairs as we were leaving. For a beautiful view, food and service I would recommend going!"

"I went for my birthday and with a group of 4 small children, 3 teenagers, and an 8 month old. We ordered fried calamari, pulpo, steaks, fish and chips, swordfish, seabass, and the steak and lobster. The calamari were in strips but it was good. Nice batter and seasoning. Steaks were prepared and cooked well. Fish and chips also had a nice batter and fish cooked through. It was not dry. The swordfish was lackluster. No real flavor in the fish or what it came with. Son was disappointed. Waitress hyped up the seabass to me and I was disappointed also. Skin was not as crisp and flavor not really there. Potatoes were okay. Fries were nice and crispy. Ordered 2 extra sides and they were devoured. Pulpo was really good and the side relish was tasty. Since it was my bday, we ordered creme brulees and they were nice and creamy. Service was a bit off-putting. The one that helped us, while she was nice enough, seemed a bit too eager to help and would get very close. Kids were made uncomfortable by her friendliness. She may have been feeling extra nice due to some external factor as she could not quite get our orders right (side orders were wrong, drinks forgotten, etc) even when she came out to do a "surprise" birthday song, she leaned across the whole table and wished me a happy anniversary instead of coming around as I was at the end of the table. The view outside was really nice but it was cold and they only had one working heater. I loved the location as it is above a museum and the walls have pictures and history. I would have loved to go during the day."

"Casual but pleasant lunch experience. Right on the water with a great view. Clam chowder was exceptional as well as grilled octopus. Attentive service. Highly recommend. The whole menu seem delicious."

"I'm excited to share my experience at the Anchor Rose, where we hosted our rehearsal dinner. The location was spot-on – we chose the deck on the right side, providing a lovely view of the water that set a great ambiance. The staff at the Anchor Rose really stood out. Their assistance leading up to the event was invaluable, ensuring everything was well-organized. The Santa Barbara view from the venue was a hit, especially for our out-of-town guests who got a taste of the local beauty. Even with a larger group and a full menu, the food service was impressively efficient. The dishes came out faster than expected and were absolutely delicious. I'm definitely considering this spot for future events. It strikes a perfect balance with its Santa Barbara charm, good food, attentive service, and wonderful views."