The Breakwater Restaurant is a longtime Santa Barbara Harbor Favorite Breakfast spot for locals and visitors from all over the world. Proudly serving great American style breakfasts, lunches and dinners, our 95-seat patio offers a great Harbor View in a perfect setting, any time of day. A casual atmosphere complements the tasteful, high quality menu, prepared and served especially for you by our friendly, professional staff at an affordable price for the whole family.
Seafood, burgers & steaks served in a relaxed, waterfront place with a roomy patio & scenic views. Based on 630 reviews, the restaurant has received a rating of 4.3 stars. Price $$
✔️ Dine-in ✔️ Takeout ✔️ No delivery

Address:
107 Harbor Way, Santa Barbara, CA 93109
Phone: (805) 965-1557
Website: http://sbbreakwater.com/
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Hours
| Friday |
8 AM–7 PM |
| Saturday |
8 AM–7 PM |
| Sunday |
8 AM–7 PM |
| Monday
(Labor Day)
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8 AM–7 PM
Hours might differ
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| Tuesday |
8 AM–3:30 PM |
| Wednesday |
8 AM–7 PM |
| Thursday |
8 AM–7 PM |
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Reviews
Dayna Wesley
Very tasty food, very friendly staff and it’s right along the harbor. The prices are very reasonable too.
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Ray K
Gorgeous views of the harbor. Food is a little pricier but that is expected with a prime location like this. Chicken fried steak and spicy Italian sausage breakfasts were delicious. Pretty patio seating. Lucky if you can grab a free 90 min parking spot, otherwise $2.50/hour. Be sure to walk along the harbor for amazing views of Santa Barbara!
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Jessica Goodheart
Came for Sunday brunch with my dog and a couple of friends. I had the Denver omelette with home fries and toast, which was very tasty, and my friends seemed to enjoy their food too. It was normal American restaurant fare cooked well. The prices are pretty high for what you get due primarily to the location, but a pretty good place overall. The servers were friendly and responsive and our food came out quickly as ordered. This restaurant is in a nice location!
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Betsy Victoreen
I’ve been going here for years. The food is good! The only problem is it has gotten so expensive! They really raised their prices. I don’t go as often anymore. I love the atmosphere! I recommend it if you are willing to splurge a tad!
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David Allen Cordero (Mr. Attitude of Gratitude)
Great place to eat and chill as you watch the boats in the marina sit in its slips and people walking by.
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Jessica
The service was great. The people working there were really nice and attentive. The food though… I got the fish tacos and they were one of the worst tacos I’ve ever had in my life. I wish that I had taken a photo. It was as if they took all bits and pieces of leftover fish and tossed them with some “spices “ and somehow ended up bland. Then they put this wet, tasteless, cold concoction on top of two corn tortillas to be served with cold rice. I hate leaving “bad” reviews but feel the obligation to warn others of this particular plate. My kids ordered chicken tenders and fries and my spouse a tri tip sandwich. Their report is that it “wasn’t terrible but it was great either”.
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Christine Williams
We had breakfast here yesterday. Food was good as was the service. Sure the prices are higher but food costs are at an all time high. Not sure why people feel the need to bash restaurants for their rising food prices. How would they make any money
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Daniel Ruegemer
The server, a lady, was very friendly. That was the only good part.
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Tony Carpaccio
The food and service here are excellent. It’s kind of a no frills old fashioned menu with all the old classics and they are all done very well. The club sandwich is really good, the chowder is excellent, they have great pies and ice cream too. It’s really nice to sit outside and people watch. Brophy’s was full one day and I had never tried Breakwater til a couple weeks ago but now I’m a regular. Great place!
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Rocky Retired
This is the best location to sit back and enjoy the view! Hands down they have the absolute best clam chowder ever!!!! It’s one of the reasons I keep returning here. The fried clams and scallops are very delicious too!
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