Boathouse at Hendrys Beach - (Near Santa Barbara, CA)

5 /5 SWFL Broker Greg Demaras: A quintessential California spot for breakfast, lunch or dinner. Honestly they don’t have to have good food as a result their spectacular location but not only is the food great, the atmosphere is spectacular and the staff is knowledgeable and friendly. I can’t think of another place where you can eat this close to the waves! They do get busy so please plan ahead and the weather can change on a dime, which in my opinion is part of the charm. Highly recommended!

4 /5 C: Walking in was a pleasure as we were greeted with a smile and felt welcomed. We requested beachside seating and were seated right away. The sun was just splendid as we arrived about 30 min prior to sunset. Our waitress arrived shortly after we were seated and welcomed all our questions with great knowledge of the menu. The service was top notch! We started with the lobster bisque and shared the halibut entree. The halibut was fantastic with the potato pancake which was crisp on the outside and creamy inside. The fish was cooked perfectly and so naturally wonderful. Not a fan of the vegetables, though the display was colorful. The cocktails were not memorable and considerably pricy. The location, vibe, service and view create a lasting and awesome memory!

5 /5 Michelle Martinek: All I can say is WOW. Found a hidden gem with a kind of isolated location and fantastic view of the Southern California coast at sunset. Great service, phenomenal food. I got the sea bass which melted in my mouth. My husband got the grilled scallops with risotto, which was phenomenal too. This was the best seafood dinner during our Santa Barbara trip.

5 /5 Randy: Many aspects of this restaurant worthy of praise. We went at night, so we couldn’t enjoy the view of the shoreline but I’m sure it’s beautiful during the day considering you are just steps away from the sand. The staff are very attentive and professional which complement the atmosphere of the establishment. Everything on the menu sounded good so we ended up sharing all of our dishes. The quality of food is amazing and every dish was delicious. My favorites were the flaky and flavorful sea bass as well as the best risotto I’ve ever had that came with seared scallops. Wish I was a local so that I could go more often!

5 /5 Jeremy Loyola: A beach side restaurant, plenty of umbrellas to cover from the sun. Love the chill vibes this place gives off. Wonderful view of the beach, nice cool breeze. The staff was nice and the service was top notch. I ordered the Latte, which was smooth, and bold. I also ordered the Fish and Chips which was pretty good.