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Anchor Rose, Santa Barbara, CA

Anchor Rose

3.7
3.7
97 Reviews
$31 to $50
American

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 1 time today

About this restaurant

  • Great for scenic views
  • Good for business meals
  • Healthy
Life is better when you're on the water.
Located directly overlooking the historic harbor with 360-degree views of the Pacific Ocean and downtown Santa Barbara, Anchor Rose is the perfect place to share a cocktail, enjoy a fresh seafood dinner, and people watch or catch one of the American Riviera’s signature sunsets.
Come for the drinks. Stay for the tapas.
Drawn from the seafaring roots that have shaped the Santa Barbara area for hundreds of years, our craft cocktails and scratch-made plates are inspired by the sea, the surf, and the laid-back atmosphere for which this area is famous. Flip-flops welcome.
Anchor Rose is Santa Barbara’s best restaurant, with a view of the Pacific Ocean and the Santa Barbara Harbor. Whether you’re looking for the best fresh seafood or a restaurant with a view, Anchor Rose has quickly become the favorite Santa Barbara restaurant for locals and tourists alike.

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    American, Seafood
  • Hours of operation
    Mon–Fri 11:30 am–9:00 pm Sat, Sun 11:00 am–9:00 pm Happy Hour Daily 3:00 pm–6:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (805) 770-5069
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Private party facilities
    EventsWith its historic setting, stunning atmosphere, and world-class service, Anchor Rose is the most coveted space in Santa Barbara for wedding receptions, rehearsal dinners, private events, and business celebrations and gatherings of all kinds.

What 97 people are saying

Anchor Rose reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

3.7
3.7 based on recent ratings
  • 3.5Food
  • 4Service
  • 4.1Ambience
  • 3.6Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • California Central Coast

    Great for scenic views

  • Santa Barbara

    Romantic

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Anchor Rose boasts a "beautiful location" next to the harbor with "spectacular views" and a "charming rooftop patio." The atmosphere is often highlighted as "amazing," with patrons enjoying the "great ambiance" and live music. While service can be inconsistent, many diners appreciate the "friendly and attentive" staff.

97 Reviews
  1. OliviaMorales

    San Francisco6 reviews

    1.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 3
    Awful service. Our waitress was extremely rude and did not try to make our experience better. It took over 45 minutes to get just our appetizer and the restaurant was half full. We finally get our entrees and it's the tiniest portions I have ever seen, the cheese is not even melted on the burger. My order was incorrect, I told her and then 10 minutes into eating my salad she said oh if you want they can remake it. Not offering to compensate. Food was 3/10. Views are nice but besides that nothing going for the restaurant. Not sure who management is but they were unavailable when we asked.

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  2. Jackson VIP

    Los Angeles42 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 1, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The Anchor Rose is a lovely restaurant. The location is perfect for a scrumptious brunch or lunch with someone special or a group. The food is excellent and the service exceptional.

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  3. Ronnie

    Las Vegas1 review

    5.0

    Dined on February 16, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Awesomeness! Awesome awesomeness awesome awesomeness awesome

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  4. Charles VIP

    Seattle5 reviews

    1.0

    Dined on February 15, 2025

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 1
    Not thrilled about the experience. Unfortunately it was a last minute reservation on Valentine’s Day. Staff may have been overwhelmed.

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  5. Jordan

    Central Coast1 review

    1.0

    Dined on February 15, 2025

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 3
    Waited 3 hours to receive our entrees and when they did come out my steak was done completely wrong, i had asked for medium rare and received an extremely well done steak. Also my dates plate has looked as though she received the left overs of a plate, missing half a plate of rice and seafood with empty shells.

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  6. John

    New York City18 reviews

    3.0

    Dined on February 9, 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    French toast was cold when served, and not particularly good. Too bad, would be a nice place for a weekend brunch.

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  7. Nitin

    Central Coast1 review

    5.0

    Dined on January 6, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    It was a really nice view and very fast service. The server was extremely handsome too.

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  8. Aaron

    San Francisco1 review

    3.0

    Dined on January 5, 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Location and ambience was great, server was very attentive but the food was average and took a very long time to come out especially considering how few people were in the restaurant

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  9. steven

    San Diego5 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on December 25, 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Came on Xmas eve. Wasn’t to busy most probably most had family plans or travel. Billy our server did an excellent job making sure all was attended too and we were satisfied. Food was decent, mixed drink seemed ok, had better cocktails. Would come back during warmer weather.

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  10. Paula

    Los Angeles2 reviews

    2.0

    Dined on December 9, 2024

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 3
    We dined during one of the busiest nights of the year, during the holiday boat parade and fireworks show. Apparently they were understaffed, so I don’t want to criticize the service. Our waitress was doing the best she could. But the food. Oh my. First, they were out of the steak which was the one dish I really wanted. Next, their online menu said they had sliders on the kids menu, but their actual menu doesn’t have them and they don’t offer them. Which was a bummer for my kiddo. Next, the oysters we ordered didn’t taste great and then we found a tiny crab whose legs were still moving in one of the oysters 🤢 Lastly, we asked for mashed potatoes as our side instead of French fries. The dish came with French fries, and we didn’t want to send it back due to the staff clearly being overwhelmed. But when we tasted the fries they had been clearly cooked in rancid oil. Honestly, the location is prime but the food was worse tan airplane fare. Will not be coming back.

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FAQs

Anchor Rose is rated 3.7 stars by 97 OpenTable diners.

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Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 1 time today
Google Map for Anchor Rose

113 Harbor Way, Santa Barbara, CA 93109

Additional information

  • Neighborhood
    Santa Barbara
  • Hours of operation
    Mon–Fri 11:30 am–9:00 pm Sat, Sun 11:00 am–9:00 pm Happy Hour Daily 3:00 pm–6:00 pm
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    American, Seafood
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Parking details
    Public Lot
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Additional
    Beer, Cocktails, Happy Hour, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Wine
  • Phone number
    (805) 770-5069
  • Private party facilities
    EventsWith its historic setting, stunning atmosphere, and world-class service, Anchor Rose is the most coveted space in Santa Barbara for wedding receptions, rehearsal dinners, private events, and business celebrations and gatherings of all kinds.
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