Santa Barbara Shellfish Co. is one of The 15 Best Places for Calamari in Santa Barbara.

1. Santa Barbara Shellfish Co.

8.6
230 Stearns Wharf (at Cabrillo Blvd), Santa Barbara, CA
Seafood Restaurant · 84 tips and reviews

Genevieve C.Genevieve Chan: Totally worth the walk down the otherwise tourist trap wharf! Best shellfish we had in SB. Great selection, lots of daily specials. Shrimp is awesome, oysters and calamari linguini too! Sit outside.

Genevieve C.Genevieve Chan: get the calamari linguini!!!

Cem K.Cem Kıray: It is remarkable place to eat shrimp,oyster and calamari.

Olio Pizzeria is one of The 15 Best Places for Calamari in Santa Barbara.

2. Olio Pizzeria

8.7
11 W Victoria St #21 (State St.), Santa Barbara, CA
Pizzeria · Santa Barbara Downtown · 26 tips and reviews

Don G.Don Graham: Had the pizza with the shrimp, calamari and clams it was very good, also bought a bottle of the spicy oil, was $17 but definitely worth picking up

Coty C.Coty Cagliolo: If you like squid, the Calamari al Nero is a must! I highly recommend the Panna Cotta Alla Nocciola. The perfect dessert! If you are in Santa Barbara don't miss the Olio experience.

Ingrid N.Ingrid Nylander: Service and pizza + squid ink calamari was amazing

Olio E Limone is one of The 15 Best Places for Calamari in Santa Barbara.

3. Olio E Limone

7.5
11 W Victoria St Ste 17 (btwn State & Chapala St.), Santa Barbara, CA
Italian Restaurant · Santa Barbara Downtown · 22 tips and reviews

KinzieKinzie: The calamari is a must, it is black ink so while it looks intimidating its absolutely delicious!!

samantha l.samantha lipari: Favorite restaurant for a special (or any) occasion! What to order: Black squid ink calimari & Umbra pizza..The best! If sharing a light order with a friend, the chefs special is the way to go.

Lisa R.Lisa Riolo: Butterscotch Pudding is beyond outstanding!!

Enterprise Fish Company is one of The 15 Best Places for Calamari in Santa Barbara.

4. Enterprise Fish Company

7.5
225 State St (at Montecito), Santa Barbara, CA
Seafood Restaurant · Lower State · 49 tips and reviews

GMoneyGMoney: To die for boston clam chowder. Love the bass and swordfish. The poke ahi tuna appetizer and calamari are both great.

Heather M.Heather Murray: Happy Hour is where it's at. Split plates of mussels, clams, calamari, shrimp for about $11/person incl. beer. Can't beat it.

Vanessa F.Vanessa F.: Amazing calamari... Actually who am I kidding... EVERYTHING was amazing!!!

Boathouse at Hendry's Beach is one of The 15 Best Places for Calamari in Santa Barbara.

5. Boathouse at Hendry's Beach

8.7
2981 Cliff Dr, Santa Barbara, CA
American Restaurant · Mesa · 74 tips and reviews

Brittany Marie 💋Brittany Marie 💋: Lobster tacos & view are great. Calamari & service was terrible.

tori r.tori rafanelli: Mahi mahi salad yuuuummmy! Fried calamari was OK . Adorable spot to walk the beach or watch the sun setting on the waves

LeanneLeanne: After enjoying the beach eat outside by the ocean and enjoy the daily Bellini. The fried calamari are a crisp and tasty snack.

Brophy Bros. is one of The 15 Best Places for Calamari in Santa Barbara.

6. Brophy Bros.

8.5
119 Harbor Way, Santa Barbara, CA
Seafood Restaurant · 145 tips and reviews

Nat L.Nat LeMoss: Make sure to get the calamari appetizer!

Buri L.Buri Lovelace: Clam chowder, oysters, calamari, and Bloody Mary

Mike L.Mike Lyons: Incredible. A must visit when in Santa Barbara.

Santa Barbara Bowl is one of The 15 Best Places for Calamari in Santa Barbara.

7. Santa Barbara Bowl

8.9
1122 N Milpas St (at Anapamu St), Santa Barbara, CA
Rock Club · 43 tips and reviews

Arch Rock FishArch Rock Fish: We love the Bowl... Bring your Ticket Stub in to Arch Rock Fish before or after your show for a Complimentary Calamari!

Jennifer J.Jennifer Jimenez: Amazing venue!! If you choose to sit in the cheapest seats, go for the very back row, in the middle. Great sound, more room to dance and a place to lean against.

Melissa C.Melissa C: Wear good walking shoes. It's a steep hike through the woods.

Jane is one of The 15 Best Places for Calamari in Santa Barbara.

8. Jane

7.9
1311 State St (Arlington), Santa Barbara, CA
American Restaurant · Santa Barbara Downtown · 29 tips and reviews

Denzyl B.Denzyl Balram: The Calamari is perfect!

Inna L.Inna Levinson: Try butter and garlic oysters and mussels. Also, loved the salad with seared ahi and prawns. All'n'all, wonderful dining experience.

Gloria K.Gloria Kee: One of the best burgers ever. The bread is incredibly soft and the patty is cooked to perfection.

Tre Lune is one of The 15 Best Places for Calamari in Santa Barbara.

9. Tre Lune

8.2
1151 Coast Village Rd, Santa Barbara, CA
Italian Restaurant · 12 tips and reviews

BobbeBobbe: Ensalada calamari fabulous for starter.

Kilho P.Kilho Park: Call ahead and get reservations. Older, mature crowd. Wait staff know what they are talking about and the food is on point. Pizza, pastas, ossobuco, ciopinno. The wine list is nice as well.

Andy D.Andy Dunn: Herbie special of grilled veggies with poached white egg is healthy and very good

Stearns Wharf is one of The 15 Best Places for Calamari in Santa Barbara.

10. Stearns Wharf

8.7
Stearns Wharf (at State St & Cabrillo Blvd), Santa Barbara, CA
Pier · 44 tips and reviews

E M.E Mar: Walk to the end of the pier for a great view of the city and the ocean. Then stop in the Santa Barbara Shellfish Company for the best fried calamari you'll ever have.

Maru M.Maru Mitlik: Must see in santa barbara!

캐쉬 문.캐쉬 문: Man the homeless folk here are freakin creative

Santa Barbara FisHouse is one of The 15 Best Places for Calamari in Santa Barbara.

11. Santa Barbara FisHouse

8.1
101 E Cabrillo Blvd (at Anacapa), Santa Barbara, CA
Seafood Restaurant · Lower State · 57 tips and reviews

Alyssa C.Alyssa Coleman: Went for lunch and everything we had was so good (fishermens seafood stew, fish & chips, calamari and prawns).

Paula B.Paula Buzzo: Macadamia Nut Sea Bass is perfect. Very good attendance

Kevin C.Kevin Colopy: Got to have the halibut!

Paradise Cafe is one of The 15 Best Places for Calamari in Santa Barbara.

12. Paradise Cafe

7.7
702 Anacapa St, Santa Barbara, CA
American Restaurant · Lower State · 26 tips and reviews

Tony P.Tony Park: One of SB's hidden gems. the relaxed vibe and delicious food, makes this one of my favorite spots. Try the calamari steak sando or bay shrimp salad. The oak fire grill makes everything taste great!

JohnJohn: Classic spot that we ate at when I was a kid. Most things on the menu are great, but I can never resist going with a burger. Great gazpacho and steamed mussels as well.

Santa B.Santa Barbara: Order their signature menu item: The Paradise Burger!

The Palace Grill is one of The 15 Best Places for Calamari in Santa Barbara.

13. The Palace Grill

8.1
8 E Cota St (btw State & Anacapa St), Santa Barbara, CA
Cajun and Creole Restaurant · Lower State · 43 tips and reviews

Kimberly Cameron, V.Kimberly Cameron, Valencia, CA: Kim Cameron, Valencia, CA - This place is EXCELLENT! Calamari appetizer & Blackened Filet Mignon, which comes w/ these buttery-garlic mashed potatoes, sooooo good! Can't wait to go back again!!

Jeff B.Jeff Bennett: The jambalaya sauce piquante and the po'boys are the BOMB .... so good!

ᴡ F.ᴡ Freeman: Make sure to go on a Friday or Saturday night and talk to the magician. Not only are his acts amazing, he's hilarious to talk to as well.

Wine Cask is one of The 15 Best Places for Calamari in Santa Barbara.

14. Wine Cask

8.6
813 Anacapa St (btw E Canon Perdido St & E De La Guerra St), Santa Barbara, CA
New American Restaurant · Santa Barbara Downtown · 9 tips and reviews

Visit Santa BarbaraVisit Santa Barbara: Don’t let the name fool you. Yes, the wine menu is incredible, but so are the signature cocktails! Make sure to try the Blood Orange Margarita for a refreshing summer sip.

Joao N.Joao Neves: Dinner Suggestion: Start with the Carpaccio and then the Crispy Skin-On Pacific Salmon, paired with a J.L. Bonnaccorsi - Pinot Noir 2011 Vintage

Tatiana M.Tatiana Miranda: The Market Roasted Veggies and the Wild mushroom & pancetta flat bread are delicious!!!!!

Bella Vista is one of The 15 Best Places for Calamari in Santa Barbara.

15. Bella Vista

8.7
1260 Channel Dr, Santa Barbara, CA
Restaurant · 16 tips and reviews

Jennifer L.Jennifer Liddle: Get there before sundown and sit outside. Get the ricotta gnocchi with cauliflower. It was delicious!!

Lewis K.Lewis Kay: One of the best Sunday brunches I have ever had. Incredible variety and dessert table.

Jenny K.Jenny K: Amazing bread service with delicious ricotta instead of butter!