We tried to return to The Ellwood but it’s closed due to spring storm damage so we found the Boathouse at Hendry’s Beach. Staff were great, food excellent but expensive, like everything in California.The worst bit of the visit was, of course, the unisex toilets. Why would I go to a lovely place for an expensive meal then wade through urine on the floor to sit looking into a urinal to do my ablutions!Even the public toilets next to the restaurant are separate Male and Female!!Come on California - you can do better than this!
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Salad
Bonnie Vanderwerff
Nice place to catch a bite!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Renee Bierer
Gluten free bread is available which is huge for us with food allergies! I was able to have steamed mussels and switch out garlic bread with gluten free bread. The bathroom was messy but I will deal with that for the ability to have gluten free bread and amazing flavored seafood!Dietary restrictions: Gluten free bread is available!
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
Alyce Parsons
Fantastic beach location!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 3
Service: 3
Cole Rutherford
This place has become a must stop every time I venture to SB now. The beach, the food, the service, and mostly the whiskey list will have me coming back constantly. Last week I went for lunch and dinner in the same day in my trip I had so much fun
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 4
Service: 5
Gustavo A. Quitto Reis
They are listed as dog friendly, we drove to the restaurant and they said they don’t accept dogs even on the patio, what they suggest is to buy to go and sit by the beach. So just updated for pet parents THEY ARE NOT PET FRIENDLY.
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 1
Service: 1
Denise O'connell
Great food, service, and atmosphere. Awesome happy hour food and drinks!!! The house omelett and Bloody Mary were amazing!!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 4
Estefania
Food was amazing!!! But the service...not so good. We had such a rude waitress and maybe it was because we went in 45 min before close but also, we called beforehand to check if they were able to take us so what's with the attitude!? Asked for a kids menu and they quite literally THREW it on the table and then when we proceeded to order off it they said we couldn't...why would you even give it to us?! Almost felt like they wanted us to leave because the bussers kept coming to check on if we were finished eating. We were celebrating a graduation and wanted a special night but that's not what we received. Food was still bomb though. Service could do better.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 5
Service: 1
Laura Gomez
This place is awesome ? Our server Nicole was kind and attentive, the drinks were quick, and the food was DELICIOUS!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Justin Egertson
Amazing brunch at the Boathouse with wonderful ocean views! Fast service, great breakfast and got right in however I would imagine weekends would get quite busy. Walked the beach after, lovely morning!
Visit #1: If you’re interested in anything with salmon make sure they actually have some before you sit down ? The french toast was pretty bland and soggy but the boathouse signature breakfast was..fine. Eating on the beach is the only real redeeming factor.Visit #2: Came back out of convenience, left disappointed. We ordered “popcorn” shrimp and fish and chips during happy hour. The shrimp was under breaded and undercooked, the fish, while being well cooked, was under seasoned, and the fries were soft and soggy. The aioli that came with the shrimp was good but the coleslaw that came with the fish and chips was regrettable. As if the food wasn’t underwhelming enough, we took it to go because dogs are no longer welcome in the patio seating area. I stand by my first review in saying that the o lot thing Hendry’s really has going for it is their proximity to the beach; however, maybe you shouldn’t exclude dog owners if you’re located on a dog beach.
We tried to return to The Ellwood but it’s closed due to spring storm damage so we found the Boathouse at Hendry’s Beach. Staff were great, food excellent but expensive, like everything in California.The worst bit of the visit was, of course, the unisex toilets. Why would I go to a lovely place for an expensive meal then wade through urine on the floor to sit looking into a urinal to do my ablutions!Even the public toilets next to the restaurant are separate Male and Female!!Come on California - you can do better than this!
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Salad
Nice place to catch a bite!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Gluten free bread is available which is huge for us with food allergies! I was able to have steamed mussels and switch out garlic bread with gluten free bread. The bathroom was messy but I will deal with that for the ability to have gluten free bread and amazing flavored seafood!Dietary restrictions: Gluten free bread is available!
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
Fantastic beach location!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 3
Service: 3
This place has become a must stop every time I venture to SB now. The beach, the food, the service, and mostly the whiskey list will have me coming back constantly. Last week I went for lunch and dinner in the same day in my trip I had so much fun
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 4
Service: 5
They are listed as dog friendly, we drove to the restaurant and they said they don’t accept dogs even on the patio, what they suggest is to buy to go and sit by the beach. So just updated for pet parents THEY ARE NOT PET FRIENDLY.
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 1
Service: 1
Great food, service, and atmosphere. Awesome happy hour food and drinks!!! The house omelett and Bloody Mary were amazing!!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 4
Food was amazing!!! But the service...not so good. We had such a rude waitress and maybe it was because we went in 45 min before close but also, we called beforehand to check if they were able to take us so what's with the attitude!? Asked for a kids menu and they quite literally THREW it on the table and then when we proceeded to order off it they said we couldn't...why would you even give it to us?! Almost felt like they wanted us to leave because the bussers kept coming to check on if we were finished eating. We were celebrating a graduation and wanted a special night but that's not what we received. Food was still bomb though. Service could do better.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 5
Service: 1
This place is awesome ? Our server Nicole was kind and attentive, the drinks were quick, and the food was DELICIOUS!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Amazing brunch at the Boathouse with wonderful ocean views! Fast service, great breakfast and got right in however I would imagine weekends would get quite busy. Walked the beach after, lovely morning!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Boathouse Signature Breakfast
Restaurantji Recommends
Right on the beach quality food and service
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Cioppino, Fish
Great food and service. Beautiful location.
Visit #1: If you’re interested in anything with salmon make sure they actually have some before you sit down ? The french toast was pretty bland and soggy but the boathouse signature breakfast was..fine. Eating on the beach is the only real redeeming factor.Visit #2: Came back out of convenience, left disappointed. We ordered “popcorn” shrimp and fish and chips during happy hour. The shrimp was under breaded and undercooked, the fish, while being well cooked, was under seasoned, and the fries were soft and soggy. The aioli that came with the shrimp was good but the coleslaw that came with the fish and chips was regrettable. As if the food wasn’t underwhelming enough, we took it to go because dogs are no longer welcome in the patio seating area. I stand by my first review in saying that the o lot thing Hendry’s really has going for it is their proximity to the beach; however, maybe you shouldn’t exclude dog owners if you’re located on a dog beach.
Atmosphere: 2
Food: 2
Service: 1
Our server was fantastic and the food delicious ?
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
One of my favorite spots in Santa Barbara.