Brophy Bros. is one of The 15 Best Places for Shrimp in Santa Barbara.

1. Brophy Bros.

8.4
119 Harbor Way, Santa Barbara, CA
Seafood Restaurant · 145 tips and reviews

Kenne W.Kenne Warren: The Clam Chowder is the best in Southern California! Can't go wrong with the Fish & Chips or Fried Shrimps!

Michelle M.Michelle Madison: Well.. The garlic shrimp made me miss New Orleans barbecue shrimp and the bake claims made me want my favorite claims dish for Don Pepe's in NY! Hummm..

Jen H.Jen Hatlestad: Amazing clam chowder, and their crab & shrimp salad was really good (only complaint was too many olives). Service was fast, and at times a little rushed, but overall, a great restaurant.

Los Agaves Restaurant is one of The 15 Best Places for Shrimp in Santa Barbara.

2. Los Agaves Restaurant

9.1
600 N Milpas St, Santa Barbara, CA
Mexican Restaurant · Lower East · 108 tips and reviews

Suzie B.Suzie Black: The Agaves Enchiladas are delicious! They're packed with halibut and shrimp with a chipotle mayo sauce.

Kimberly Cameron, V.Kimberly Cameron, Valencia, CA: Kim Cameron, Valencia, CA - Black bean & corn salsa salsa, outstanding. I tried the Fajitas del Mar (shrimp, fish, bell pepper & onion) & it was excellent!!!

Lee Y.Lee Yi: Try the Molcajetes Sea And Earth - Fish + shrimp + cow + chicken + sauce = awesome!

Santa Barbara Shellfish Co. is one of The 15 Best Places for Shrimp in Santa Barbara.

3. Santa Barbara Shellfish Co.

8.6
230 Stearns Wharf (at Cabrillo Blvd), Santa Barbara, CA
Seafood Restaurant · 84 tips and reviews

Mark N.Mark Nagel: Clam chowder is really good, but the coconut shrimp is some of the best I've had!

Genevieve C.Genevieve Chan: Totally worth the walk down the otherwise tourist trap wharf! Best shellfish we had in SB. Great selection, lots of daily specials. Shrimp is awesome, oysters and calamari linguini too! Sit outside.

Cem K.Cem Kıray: It is remarkable place to eat shrimp,oyster and calamari.

Scarlett Begonia is one of The 15 Best Places for Shrimp in Santa Barbara.

4. Scarlett Begonia

8.4
11 W Victoria St #10 (In Victoria Court), Santa Barbara, CA
American Restaurant · Santa Barbara Downtown · 29 tips and reviews

Stephen F.Stephen Fox: Get something worth the high price, like the soft shell crab BLT or the shrimp & grits.

Elizabeth S.Elizabeth Silva: Spicy brunch option of shrimp, grits & poached eggs proved to be a winner, along w/ lemon ricotta pancakes!

Anna R.Anna R: Shrimp and grits were delish, get the Cinnabuns

Boathouse at Hendry's Beach is one of The 15 Best Places for Shrimp in Santa Barbara.

5. Boathouse at Hendry's Beach

8.8
2981 Cliff Dr, Santa Barbara, CA
American Restaurant · Mesa · 74 tips and reviews

Kimmy H.Kimmy Hill: ask for the shrimp tacos on the secret menu!

Michel P.Michel Pilon-Briggs: Sit at the bar and order the special Bloody Mary which comes with shrimp, bacon, pickled green bean, celery, and olive!

Dave M.Dave Mortensen: Ahi sandwich, shrimp 🌮

Opal Restaurant & Bar is one of The 15 Best Places for Shrimp in Santa Barbara.

6. Opal Restaurant & Bar

8.5
1325 State St (btw W Sola & W Victoria St), Santa Barbara, CA
New American Restaurant · Santa Barbara Downtown · 30 tips and reviews

Max A.Max August: The food is great ... Tiger prawn pizza with the sea food salad was perfect to share ... My friend had a filet and he said it was one of the best he's ever had.

Charles E.Charles Erdman: Bacon wrapped tiger shrimp... Yum. Dessert? Chocolate pecan pie hits the spot. Wonderful "French" atmosphere.

Jill W.Jill Wolf: Flat iron steak, fresh pasta with tiger shrimp prawns, creme brulee. Yum.

Carlitos Cafe y Cantina is one of The 15 Best Places for Shrimp in Santa Barbara.

7. Carlitos Cafe y Cantina

8.0
1324 State St (at Arlington Ave), Santa Barbara, CA
Mexican Restaurant · Santa Barbara Downtown · 34 tips and reviews

Michelle W.Michelle Wood: The pomegranate marg is a must! Also enjoyed the rock shrimp tacos!

Tiana R.Tiana Russo: Spicy coconut shrimp with chipotle mashed potatoes, amazing!! & delicious marinade of the chicken and steak fajitas.

Alicia P.Alicia Pierre: The shrimp empanadas!!! So good. One of a kind!!!

On The Alley is one of The 15 Best Places for Shrimp in Santa Barbara.

8. On The Alley

8.2
117 Harbor Way (at Shoreline), Santa Barbara, CA
Seafood Restaurant · 17 tips and reviews

Jonathan R.Jonathan Rico: Great shrimp and fish tacos!

Eric L.Eric Lindheim-Marx: The fish and shrimp tacos are the best! Also get a milkshake :)

Matt H.Matt Hunter: Best fish tacos in Santa Barbara.

Enterprise Fish Company is one of The 15 Best Places for Shrimp in Santa Barbara.

9. Enterprise Fish Company

7.8
225 State St (at Montecito), Santa Barbara, CA
Seafood Restaurant · Lower State · 49 tips and reviews

FoodSherpas.comFoodSherpas.com: Try the Sesame & Coconut Shrimp

Heather M.Heather Murray: Happy Hour is where it's at. Split plates of mussels, clams, calamari, shrimp for about $11/person incl. beer. Can't beat it.

Bonnie B.Bonnie B: The shrimp quesadilla is amazing!!

Olio Pizzeria is one of The 15 Best Places for Shrimp in Santa Barbara.

10. Olio Pizzeria

8.7
11 W Victoria St #21 (State St.), Santa Barbara, CA
Pizzeria · Santa Barbara Downtown · 26 tips and reviews

Don G.Don Graham: Had the pizza with the shrimp, calamari and clams it was very good, also bought a bottle of the spicy oil, was $17 but definitely worth picking up

Paola D.Paola Delgado: Deliciosas pizzas y la pasta fusilli con camarones es muy recomendable, tipico acompañado de vino tinto para disfrutar

Fatène B.Fatène Ben-Hamza: Highly recommend to sit at the bar and order the Umbra pizza (mushrooms and truffles), really great service at the bar and great food.

Sakana Sushi is one of The 15 Best Places for Shrimp in Santa Barbara.

11. Sakana Sushi

8.1
1046 Coast Village Rd (btw Hot Springs Rd & Hermosillo Rd), Montecito, CA
Sushi Restaurant · Coast Village · 18 tips and reviews

Oksana S.Oksana Shulepa: If you like curry, coconut curry mango shrimp press box is a MUST.

Laura D.Laura Denenholz: Great sushi! Loved the California roll and the coconut mango shrimp press box.

roderick t.roderick tiangco: Garlic albacore sushi! Excellent!

The Palace Grill is one of The 15 Best Places for Shrimp in Santa Barbara.

12. The Palace Grill

8.1
8 E Cota St (btw State & Anacapa St), Santa Barbara, CA
Cajun and Creole Restaurant · Lower State · 43 tips and reviews

Darius B.Darius Banks: Try the Caribbean Coconut Shrimp - Yummmmm

Melony S.Melony Strunk: Get the BBQ Prawns! They are huge and the sauce is to die for!

Alex D.Alex Daish: The filet mignon was great. The cocktails are also very powerful. You only need one! And like others have said- leave room for the bread pudding!

Taqueria Cuernavaca is one of The 15 Best Places for Shrimp in Santa Barbara.

13. Taqueria Cuernavaca

8.4
201 W Carrillo St, Santa Barbara, CA 93101, Santa Barbara, CA
Mexican Restaurant · West Downtown · 10 tips and reviews

S. Courtney W.S. Courtney Walton: For a tasty, fast, protein snack, grab a shrimp & cheese taco. It won't break your budget or your diet!

Jenna N.Jenna North: Huge menu with lots of options, delicious, and friendly staff. Snag a table or get it to go.

Maud D.Maud Duchac: Al Pastor is amazing

Your Choice Thai Cuisine is one of The 15 Best Places for Shrimp in Santa Barbara.

14. Your Choice Thai Cuisine

7.9
3404 State St (Amapola Dr.), Santa Barbara, CA
Thai Restaurant · Upper State · 6 tips and reviews

Sophia N.Sophia Nwanodi: Pumpkin Curry was AWESOME!!! Pumpkin chunks cooked perfectly brimming w/ chicken & shrimp in a creamy curry sauce...this dish is the face of comfort food...YUM :-)

Josh B.Josh Biedenweg: Tom yum vegetable soup is delicious ^_^

Crystal L.Crystal Long: The fried banana dessert

Holdren's Steaks & Seafood is one of The 15 Best Places for Shrimp in Santa Barbara.

15. Holdren's Steaks & Seafood

7.5
512 State St (E. Cota St & E. Haley St), Santa Barbara, CA
American Restaurant · Lower State · 18 tips and reviews

Holdren's Steaks & SeafoodHoldren's Steaks & Seafood: Bacon Wrapped Stuffed Shrimp. Bacon wrapped prawns stuffed with feta cheese and jalapeno topped with sweet chili sauce.

Holdren's Steaks & SeafoodHoldren's Steaks & Seafood: Tuesday Night Special. Come in and grab an 8-ounce Prime Sirloin & BBQ Bacon Wrapped Shrimp for only $19.95! You also get your choice of side item and a soup or salad to start.

Heather C.Heather Cassady: Ordered the artichoke soup and Mahi Mahi with lobster bisque sauce. they were out of artichoke soup, would I mind the chicken w vegetable? Sure. Chicken was dry. Mahi Mahi came w shrimp sauce. REALLY?