Anchor Rose

3.5 (103)

$31 to $50

American

113 Harbor Way, Santa Barbara, CA 93109

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2 people

May 25, 2025

9:30 PM

Booked 14 times 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
Website
https://theanchorrose.com/
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.

Location
113 Harbor Way, Santa Barbara, CA 93109
Neighborhood
Santa Barbara
Parking details
Public Lot
Additional
Beer, Cocktails, Happy Hour, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Wine

What 103 people are saying

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

Overall ratings and reviews

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3.5

3.5 based on recent ratings

3.4Food
3.7Service
4.0Ambience
3.4Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

California Central Coast
Great for scenic views
Santa Barbara
Healthy
Santa Barbara
Great for scenic views

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Anchor Rose offers a stunning harbor view and is recognized for its "excellent food and service." The restaurant is a fantastic choice for large parties, with highlights like "INCREDIBLE clam chowder." The setting is perfect for special occasions, although some diners have noted inconsistent experiences with food quality and service.

103 Reviews

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Emma
Key West4 reviews
4.0
Dined on May 11, 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 2
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 5
Eggs Benedict eggs were hard boiled then when they redid the plate was sogy with water with barely any sauce. The harbor view was gorgeous!
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Alvin
Los Angeles6 reviews
5.0
Dined on May 11, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We truly enjoyed the celebration of my birthday. The servers were very accommodating and informative. Every dish served was delicious. We would DEFINITELY come back again to enjoy this GREAT restaurant. We will also recommend it to all our friends. They forgot the special bday request I asked them when I called, however.
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Mairead
Central Coast4 reviews
5.0
Dined on May 11, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We had a great time for Mother’s Day. It was very busy but we still had great service and the food was excellent!
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Marc
Orlando8 reviews
2.0
Dined on May 4, 2025
1. Overall 2
2. Food 2
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 3
I am sorry, this was just not a good dining experience. The cocktail was not good. Our food was fair. Our friends Had food that was not cooked. Would not go back
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Dennis VIP
Central Coast29 reviews
5.0
Dined on April 21, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Excellent food and service. Music is great too as well as the beautiful view of the harbor.
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OpenTable Diner
Dallas2 reviews
3.0
Dined on March 23, 2025
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 4
This was a great option for a large party on a Saturday night - as most of the local restaurants don’t take reservations like Anchor Rose does! The clam chowder was INCREDIBLE and by far the best thing on the menu. We were disappointed with the kitchen being out of the 2 dishes we were most excited for (especially since we weren’t told until we tried to order them… after having already been seated & interacting with our server for nearly an hour). Overall, the meal was yummy and it was an easy place to get our family of 10 seated without a long wait.
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OliviaMorales
San Francisco Bay Area6 reviews
1.0
Dined on March 10, 2025
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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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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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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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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FAQs

Anchor Rose is rated 3.5 stars by 103 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

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2 people

May 25, 2025

9:30 PM

Booked 14 times today

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

Website
https://theanchorrose.com/
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.

Anchor Rose

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