Broad Street Oyster Company
Downtown Santa Barbara, Santa Barbara
Restaurant in Santa Barbara, United States
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Price
$30–50per person
Dress
Casual
Why go
Book Broad Street Oyster Company for casual Santa Barbara seafood when lobster rolls, oysters, beer, cocktails, and natural wine are the point. It is better for groups and first-timers who want a lively State Street stop than for formal special occasions or plant-forward dining.
About Broad Street Oyster Company
Is Broad Street Oyster Company in Santa Barbara worth it? Yes, if the plan is casual surfy seafood, oysters, and lobster rolls rather than a formal fine-dining occasion. In Santa Barbara, this is a direct pick for a first-timer who wants coastal seafood energy without dressing up.
The basics are simple: Broad Street Oyster Company is casual, priced at about $45 per person, and centered on surfy seafood and lobster rolls. Signature dishes include the World Famous Lobster Roll, oysters, seafood tower, clam chowder, and fried oysters, so the value case is strongest for someone who wants shellfish and lobster rather than a broad, all-purpose dinner.
Go for lobster rolls, oysters, and a seafood-focused order
The smart first order is to treat the table like a seafood spread: lobster roll, oysters, and something shareable if the group is hungry. This is not a page to build around menu formats or service details; the grounded appeal is the focused seafood lineup. For lobster-roll seekers or oyster-focused groups, that is the reason to go.
Casual dress is right here. If the goal is a polished, formal milestone dinner, choose somewhere with that kind of setup; if the goal is surfy seafood, lobster rolls, oysters, clam chowder, fried oysters, and a seafood tower in Santa Barbara, Broad Street Oyster Company makes more sense.
First-timers should use it as a casual seafood anchor, not a fine-dining substitute
The hours make it flexible: Monday through Thursday from 12:00 PM to 12:00 AM, Friday and Saturday from 12:00 PM to 12:30 AM, and Sunday from 12:00 PM to 12:00 AM. That gives first-timers room to use it for a midday, evening, or later seafood stop, depending on the day.
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Quick reference: choose it for casual surfy seafood, lobster rolls, oysters, seafood tower, clam chowder, fried oysters, casual dress, and late hours; skip it if you need a formal fine-dining occasion.
Planning details
- Location
- 418 State St, Santa Barbara, CA 93101, United States
- Website
- broadstreetoyster.com
- Phone
- +1 424-323-4401
Venue details
Ambiance
Vibrant, surfy seafood spot with a cocktail bar up front, big booths in the back, and a lively late‑night atmosphere focused on social drinking and seafood platters.
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At the Table
- Dress Code
- Casual
- Noise Level
- Lively
- Service Style
- Casual
- Meal Pacing
- Standard
- Capacity
- Medium
- Kitchen
- Comfort cooking
- Menu Format
- A la carte, Small plates, Counter dining
- Wine Program
- Curated
- Drinks Focus
- Beer, Natural wine, Cocktails
- Dietary
- Pescatarian friendly
- Outdoor Seating
- Yes
- Opened
- 2022
Signature Dishes
- World Famous Lobster Roll
- Oysters
- Seafood Tower
- Clam Chowder
- Fried Oysters
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- Getting there
- 418 State St, Santa Barbara, CA 93101, United States
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Location
418 State St, Santa Barbara, CA 93101, United States · Directions
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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
How far ahead should I book Broad Street Oyster Company?
The information for Broad Street Oyster Company does not include a reservation policy. Plan around the confirmed basics instead: it is a casual Santa Barbara seafood spot priced at about $45 per person, with hours that start at 12:00 PM daily.
Is the tasting menu worth it at Broad Street Oyster Company?
A tasting menu is not part of the information. Broad Street Oyster Company is best understood through its confirmed focus: surfy seafood and lobster rolls at roughly $45 per person, with signature dishes that include the World Famous Lobster Roll, oysters, seafood tower, clam chowder, and fried oysters.
Can I eat at the bar at Broad Street Oyster Company?
What is confirmed is that Broad Street Oyster Company in Santa Barbara is a casual seafood venue known for surfy seafood and lobster rolls.
What are alternatives to Broad Street Oyster Company in Santa Barbara?
If you want a different format, look at other Santa Barbara dining options based on the occasion. Broad Street Oyster Company is the right pick when you want casual surfy seafood, lobster rolls, oysters, seafood tower, clam chowder, or fried oysters at about $45 per person.
What should a first-timer know about Broad Street Oyster Company?
Go in expecting casual surfy seafood and lobster rolls, not a white-tablecloth dinner. Broad Street Oyster Company in Santa Barbara is open Monday through Thursday from 12:00 PM to 12:00 AM, Friday and Saturday from 12:00 PM to 12:30 AM, and Sunday from 12:00 PM to 12:00 AM.
Is Broad Street Oyster Company good for a special occasion?
It works best for a low-key seafood meal rather than a formal milestone dinner. The $45 per person price, casual dress code, and menu focus on lobster rolls, oysters, seafood tower, clam chowder, and fried oysters make it more useful for an easy seafood outing than a dressed-up occasion.
