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Anchor Rose, Santa Barbara, CA

Anchor Rose

3.8
3.8
98 Reviews
$31 to $50
American

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2 people
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7:00 pm
Booked 5 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.

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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.

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What 98 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

3.8
3.8 based on recent ratings
  • 3.6Food
  • 4Service
  • 4.2Ambience
  • 3.7Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

  • California Central Coast

    Great for scenic views

  • Santa Barbara

    Romantic

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Anchor Rose offers a stunning harbor view, making it ideal for brunch or a family gathering. The clam chowder is a standout, described as "scrumptious with lots of clam." Service can vary, but some diners highlight the "exceptional" service and "great ambiance." The location and rooftop dining are notable features.
98 Reviews

  1. OpenTable Diner

    Dallas2 reviews

    3.0

    Dined on 23 March 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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  2. OliviaMorales

    San Francisco6 reviews

    1.0

    Dined on 10 March 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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  3. Jackson VIP

    Los Angeles42 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 1 March 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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  4. Ronnie

    Las Vegas1 review

    5.0

    Dined on 16 February 2025

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

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  5. Charles VIP

    Seattle5 reviews

    1.0

    Dined on 15 February 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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  6. Jordan

    Central Coast1 review

    1.0

    Dined on 15 February 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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  7. John

    New York City18 reviews

    3.0

    Dined on 9 February 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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  8. Nitin

    Central Coast1 review

    5.0

    Dined on 6 January 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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  9. Aaron

    San Francisco1 review

    3.0

    Dined on 5 January 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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  10. steven

    San Diego5 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on 25 December 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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Anchor Rose is rated 3.8 stars by 98 OpenTable diners.

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113 Harbor Way, Santa Barbara, CA 93109

Additional information

  • Area
    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 Parking
  • 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.
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