Nestled on the sandy shores of Santa Barbara, Boathouse at Hendry’s Beach is one of the city’s most iconic beachfront restaurants. Listen to the waves lap and feel the coastal breeze tickle your skin as you indulge in boat-to-table seafood dishes and thirst-quenching cocktails, all while overlooking the sparkling Pacific Ocean.
Boathouse at Hendry’s Beach Menu
Serving breakfast, lunch and dinner, the menu at Boathouse at Hendry’s Beach is brimming with all-day creative fare and fresh local seafood.
For breakfast, menu items range from lobster omelets and chorizo breakfast burritos to classic eggs Benedict and fluffy buttermilk pancakes. In the afternoon, savor dishes like pan-roasted crab cakes, lobster and truffle mac & cheese, rockfish ceviche, clam chowder, tacos and the famous Crispy Chicken Sando, topped with spicy slaw, pickled shallots and chipotle aioli.
At dinner, marvel as the sun goes down over Hendry’s Beach while dining on seafood pasta, lobster rolls, pan-seared scallops, baked clams and freshly shucked oysters, all pairing perfectly with the restaurant’s signature cocktails, like the blood orange margarita and Boathouse Punch.
Happy Hour
Boathouse at Hendry’s Beach also has one of the best happy hours in Santa Barbara—be sure to check the restaurant’s website for the latest details. Boathouse offers discounts on a wide variety of menu items, including $2 oysters and $11 burgers, and drinks, like $6 house wine and $9 specialty margaritas and martinis.
Hours & Reservations
Boathouse at Hendry’s Beach is open daily from 7:30 a.m. to 9 p.m. To make a reservation, call 805-898-2628.
Other Things to Do at Hendry’s Beach
Located just 10 minutes from downtown Santa Barbara, Hendry’s Beach, formally known as Arroyo Burro Beach, boasts a winding coastline surrounded by towering bluffs and the 70-acre Douglas Family Preserve. Due to its mild surf, the beach is popular with families who can often be seen paddleboarding, fishing and swimming in the water or sunbathing on the sand. Off the beach, Douglas Family Preserve offers an assortment of trails of varying difficulty, many of which delight hikers with scenic ocean views. The preserve is also a top spot for dolphin and whale watching in Santa Barbara.
