SB Shellfish Co.

Honored to have Santa Barbara Shellfish Company featured in National Geographic Traveler China’s June issue, spotlighting California road trips, Santa Barbara charm, and our little corner of the pier.

Huge thank you to for helping bring this collaboration to life, and to the NatGeo China editorial team for the thoughtful, beautifully curated feature.

Credits: Coverage produced by National Geographic Traveler China, facilitated by in partnership with .

Three ways to twirl your fork 🍝

Clam Linguini, Lobster Pasta and Shrimp & Scallop Pasta

Coastal classics, whichever way you go.

But first… apps. 🍴
Half dozens of the good stuff — garlic baked clams, fresh-shucked oysters, coconut shrimp, live-to-order local Santa Barbara uni, and oysters rockefeller.
You’ll want one of each.

Spiny lobster season is finally here 🦞 and for us, that means fresh catch from our good friend . He’s not just our diver — he’s the one who keeps our tanks stocked all season long with Santa Barbara’s best lobster and urchin. From his boat to our tanks to your plate, true California sea-to-table.

We’re honored to be named 2025 Chowderfest Champions!

Huge shoutout to our amazing chefs — we’re so lucky to have such a hardworking, talented crew in the kitchen. Grateful to for hosting and to everyone who came out to support. Come by the pier to taste our award-winning chowder.

Calling all uni lovers! Discover Santa Barbara’s world famous uni four delicious ways at the Santa Barbara Shellfish Company:

Uni Add-On | Level up any dish with fresh-shucked uni (the lobster roll upgrade you didn’t know you needed)

Sea Urchin Special | Our signature showstopper featuring six pieces of buttery uni served atop fresh raw sea scallops with zesty ponzu for drizzling

Loaded Oyster | Oyster of your choice elevated with uni and caviar

Uni Shooter | Fresh uni, ponzu and quail egg finished with a touch of tabasco and chives

We have to thank for keeping our tanks stocked all year round with these tasty urchins!

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Rainy day essential: Cioppino.

Local rock crab claw, shrimp, scallops, mussels & clams in a spiced tomato broth served in a sourdough bread bowl and showered with parmesan cheese.

This dish is the perfect comfort food when the weather turns!

LIVE LOCAL ROCK CRAB ‼️ $44.95 3lb plate served with onion rings, drawn butter, cocktail sauce and lemons 🦀