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CategoriesSeafood, Breakfast & Brunch, New American
Location2981 Cliff Dr, Santa Barbara, CA
Gift Tips
- Arrive a bit before sunset to enjoy ocean views with cocktails from the bar; they can prepare to-go drinks to sip on the beach while you wait for a table.
- For brunch, try the Lobster Benedict or the Boathouse Signature Breakfast with a crab cake—both are guest favorites for a seaside morning meal.
- Seafood standouts include crab cakes, cioppino, fish and chips with Old Bay fries, and macadamia nut mahi mahi with pineapple sauce.
- If you want variety, share a few starters like steamed mussels, popcorn shrimp, and fried calamari before choosing an entrée.
- Weekends can be busy and they don’t take reservations; consider inside seating for a shorter wait and still-solid ocean views.
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Price$$
AmbienceCasual
Year Established2009
Hours
Monday-Sunday: 7:30AM-9PM
Boathouse at Hendry’s Beach is a beachfront restaurant in Santa Barbara’s Mesa area, set steps from the sand with wide ocean views. It’s part of the Santa Barbara Shellfish Co. family and draws locals and visitors for seafood, brunch, and sunsets.
- Ambiance: Beachfront, casual, and lively with indoor and outdoor seating and sunset views.
- Cuisine: Fresh local seafood, New American plates, and a popular breakfast and brunch lineup.
- Highlights: Oceanfront setting at Hendry’s Beach, happy hour Sunday–Thursday 3–6 pm, and sister to Santa Barbara Shellfish Co.
Founded by the team behind Santa Barbara Shellfish Co. and the FisHouse, the Boathouse continues their focus on quality seafood. The menu ranges from crisp fish and chips to cioppino and macadamia nut mahi mahi, along with sharable starters like crab cakes and mussels. Brunch is a strong draw too, with options like Lobster Benedict and a signature breakfast featuring a crab cake and poached eggs.
Service is friendly and efficient, and both the dining room and patio offer views of the Pacific. While peak times can mean a wait, guests often enjoy a stroll on the beach or a drink from the bar before being seated. It’s a relaxed, scenic spot for everything from casual lunches to celebratory dinners.
Parking is available in the nearby beach lots, and heaters keep the patio comfortable when the coastal breeze picks up. Whether stopping in after a beach walk or planning a sunset meal, Boathouse at Hendry’s Beach delivers a classic Santa Barbara experience.
Customer Reviews
Good food, great ambience and amazing views. The service was great. I would definitely go back. read reviewI recently dined at the Boathouse to celebrate a birthday. The food and drinks were delicious. Our server Makenna was very attentive and offered drink... read review
My husband and I recently moved to Los Angeles. While I've been to LA numerous times, I haven't lived in California since I was 2. That was over 50 years... read review
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