Sambo's is one of The 15 Best Places for Crab Cakes in Santa Barbara.

1. Sambo's

8.1
216 W Cabrillo Blvd (btw Bath St & Chapala St.), Santa Barbara, CA
Breakfast Spot · 68 tips and reviews

Shannon O.Shannon Owen: Crabcake Benedict is excellent

Taj C.Taj Chiu: The Crab Cakes Benedict is awesome!

KristinKristin: Great bloody Mary's and crab cakes Benedict! Sit outside and enjoy the view. Pet friendly!

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

2. 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

Jason B.Jason Boucher: Some of the best crab cakes I've ever had.

Theresa G.Theresa Grant: Crawfish crab cakes to die for. Trust me.

July Q.July Queen: Crab cakes are always delicious!

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

3. Santa Barbara Shellfish Co.

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

Jim C.Jim Constant: Great, fresh ingredients make for some very tasty food. I had the breakfast of champions - crab cakes and a bloody mary (with a spicy pickled green bean!) Nom, nom, nom!!!

John S.John Sandoval: Crab is wifey's...crab cakes are mine

Joan V.Joan Vallés: Crab cakes!

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

4. Brophy Bros.

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

CJ T.CJ Ten Hoeve 👑: Get a table outside right on the bay, gaze at the mountains, and enjoy a nice plate of crab cakes. 

Alesya T.Alesya T.: Fantastic mild crab cakes

Eve G.Eve Griffin: Clam Chowder and Crab Cakes were great so is the view!!

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

5. Boathouse at Hendry's Beach

8.8
2981 Cliff Dr, Santa Barbara, CA
American Restaurant · Mesa · 74 tips and reviews

Blaire S.Blaire Suding: Boathouse signature breakfast is sooo good! Love them crab cakes! And pair that with their blood orange mimosa :0)

KK: Ahi Poke and the Pan Seared Crab Cakes will not disappoint.

Deborah S.Deborah Spencer: Crab cake Benedict

On The Alley is one of The 15 Best Places for Crab Cakes in Santa Barbara.

6. On The Alley

8.3
117 Harbor Way (at Shoreline), Santa Barbara, CA
Seafood Restaurant · 17 tips and reviews

TylerTyler: Fish and crab cake sandwiches are fantastic.

Eric L.Eric Lindheim-Marx: The fish and shrimp tacos are the best! Also get a milkshake :)

Matt H.Matt Hunter: Best fish tacos in Santa Barbara.

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

7. Santa Barbara FisHouse

8.2
101 E Cabrillo Blvd (at Anacapa), Santa Barbara, CA
Seafood Restaurant · Lower State · 57 tips and reviews

Tracy C.Tracy Crane: The lobster tacos are delish! Great crab cakes too!

Sara J.Sara Jusino-Terry: Personally thought it was overpriced. We waited forever just for a salad and fish and chips. The quality of the food was poor. The crab cake appetizer was fake to me. All fillers and no crab.

KatrinaKatrina: Yummy seafood and good drinks. Sit outside and chill. Great environment.

Stella Mare's is one of The 15 Best Places for Crab Cakes in Santa Barbara.

8. Stella Mare's

8.3
50 Los Patos Way (Cabrillo blvd), Santa Barbara, CA
French Restaurant · East Beach · 17 tips and reviews

MarcMarc: The Bloody Mary's, onion soup and crab cakes are incredible!

Andrew O.Andrew Ollero: The brunch is delicious! I recommend the vegetable quiche when on the menu.

Josh W.Josh Weir: Get the lamb, the filet, the salmon, whatever... It will be awesome!!! Best French food in CA!

Opal Restaurant & Bar is one of The 15 Best Places for Crab Cakes in Santa Barbara.

9. Opal Restaurant & Bar

8.5
1325 State St (btw W Sola & W Victoria St), Santa Barbara, CA
New American Restaurant · Santa Barbara Downtown · 30 tips and reviews

Czara J.Czara J: Get the crab cake appetizer. Entree? Mushroom stuffed breast of chicken is off. the. hook.

Jill W.Jill Wolf: Flat iron steak, fresh pasta with tiger shrimp prawns, creme brulee. Yum.

Alex D.Alex D.: Try the Opal Syrah by Santa Barbara Vinyards. Really good!

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

10. Bella Vista

8.6
1260 Channel Dr, Santa Barbara, CA
Restaurant · 16 tips and reviews

Laura D.Laura Denenholz: Sausage ravioli was excellent! As was the parma ham and goat cheese pizza!

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!

Intermezzo Bar + Cafe is one of The 15 Best Places for Crab Cakes in Santa Barbara.

11. Intermezzo Bar + Cafe

8.0
819 Anacapa St. (Canon Perdido), Santa Barbara, CA
American Restaurant · Santa Barbara Downtown · 2 tips and reviews

Doc S.Doc Searls: Noisy indoors, quiet outdoors, great food. Like the fries, flatbreads, all of it.

MisschiefMisschief: As the self-appointed Queen of Santa Barbara burgers, Intermezzo is the best of all.

Spa at Four Seasons Resort The Biltmore, Santa Barbara is one of The 15 Best Places for Crab Cakes in Santa Barbara.

12. Spa at Four Seasons Resort The Biltmore, Santa Barbara

8.3
1260 Channel Dr (at Olive Mill Rd), Santa Barbara, CA
Spa · 11 tips and reviews

Four Seasons SpasFour Seasons Spas: In between sessions, visit our tranquil relaxation lounge, overlooking the ocean, for a peaceful place to relax.

Nick M.Nick Mitchell: The fireplace and open doors in the treatment rooms are a nice touch. Nothing like the crackle of a fire and the sounds of the ocean to go with a good massage!

amy m.amy michaels: World class massages. The best.

Belmond El Encanto is one of The 15 Best Places for Crab Cakes in Santa Barbara.

13. Belmond El Encanto

8.6
800 Alvarado Pl, Santa Barbara, CA
Hotel · 20 tips and reviews

Teona B.Teona Burchuladze: Absolutely loved this place. Views are amazing, everyone very helpful and friendly. rooms are very good. One of my most favourite hotels so far. Definitely going back.

Leslie B.Leslie Baker: Well appointed rooms and extremely attentive and professional staff. Gorgeous property. Highly recommend it!

Andy A.Andy Anderson: We came in just for a drink on the patio. Killer view over Santa Barbara.

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

14. Olio Pizzeria

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

Kai T.Kai Taylor: I always get the Margherita d.o.c. Pizza and I add fennel sausage. Delicious!

Hannah R.Hannah Raphael: tomato soup & umbra pizza are incredible!!

Fatène B.Fatène Ben-Hamza: Highly recommend to sit at the bar and order the Umbra pizza (mushrooms and truffles), really great service at the bar and great food.

Petit Valentien is one of The 15 Best Places for Crab Cakes in Santa Barbara.

15. Petit Valentien

8.1
1114 State St, Santa Barbara, CA
French Restaurant · Santa Barbara Downtown · 10 tips and reviews

lemonjelly l.lemonjelly luukkanen: Sunday Supper offers a prix fixe: $24 for three courses. Sometimes the main is kobe hanger steak! Awesome deal.

Oscar G.Oscar Godoy: Duck is a joy there

ShaynaShayna: Good value for a usually serene dining experience: entrees are only $18 and the ambiance is lovely. Very crowded mid to late week. Go on Mondays or Tuesdays when it's quieter.