Anchor Rose – Seafood
Perched where the salt air meets a refined coastal charm, Anchor Rose invites guests into a sun-drenched space that feels like a sophisticated seaside retreat. The atmosphere hums with the sound of shucked oysters and the clinking of glasses as tables fill with golden fried calamari, chilled shrimp cocktail, and steaming bowls of fresh shellfish. Whether sharing charred grilled artichokes or tucking into a bowl of hearty mountain chili, diners experience a seamless blend of breezy maritime elegance and comforting, soul-warming flavors.
113 Harbor Way, Santa Barbara CA 93101 https://theanchorrose.com/Rating: 2/5 (1 reviews)
Cuisine: Seafood
Price range: $$$
Dietary options: low-carb, nut-free, high-protein, keto, gluten-free, dairy-free, vegetarian, vegan, diabetic, pescatarian, sugar-free, mediterranean, whole30, paleo, heart-healthy, low-fat, plant-based, atkins, high-fiber, anti-inflammatory, south-beach, clean-eating, weight-watchers, low-cholesterol, carnivore, raw-food, tlc, detox, aip, volumetrics, zone, alkaline, low-fodmap, slow-carb, candida, lectin-free, mayo-clinic, macrobiotic
Currently closed
Hours
- Monday - Friday
- 11:30 AM - 9:00 PM
- Saturday - Sunday
- 11:00 AM - 9:00 PM
What diners are saying
Guests at Anchor encounter a high-energy dining experience, often noting the vibrant and bustling atmosphere that characterizes a busy evening out. While some diners suggest planning for a more relaxed pace regarding service times during peak hours
Menu
Starters
- Fried Calamari: Calamari Strips, Breaded And Fried. Served With A Side Of Chipotle Aioli Dietary tags: High-Protein, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Sugar-Free
- Shrimp Cocktail: Chilled Shrimp, House Cocktail Sauce And Lemon Dietary tags: High-Protein, Low-Carb, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Diabetic, Low-Fat, Atkins, South-Beach
- Brussels Sprouts: Smoky Maple Bacon, Ponzu & Parmesan Cheese Dietary tags: Low-Carb, Nut-Free, Diabetic, Atkins, High-Fiber
- Grilled Artichoke: A Whole Artichoke Halved And Grilled. Served With Tarragon Mayonnaise Dietary tags: Low-Carb, Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Diabetic, Plant-Based, Sugar-Free, Atkins, South-Beach, High-Fiber, Mayo-Clinic, Slow-Carb
- Buffalo Chicken Wings: Buffalo Sauce, Celery, Carrots. Served With Ranch Or Blue Cheese Dietary tags: High-Protein, Low-Carb, Nut-Free, Atkins
- Mountain Chili: Ground Beef, Tomato Based Pinto Beans And Spices Topped With Cheese And Onions Dietary tags: High-Protein, Gluten-Free, Nut-Free, High-Fiber
- Veggie Quesadilla: Flour Tortillas Stuffed With Cheese, Sautéed Vegetables, Pasilla Chile Strips. Served With Guacamole And Salsa Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Sugar-Free
- Steamers: Your Choice Of Clams Or Mussels With Fresh Herbs And Sherry Broth Dietary tags: High-Protein, Keto, Low-Carb, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Diabetic, Heart-Healthy, Low-Fat, Sugar-Free, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach, Clean-Eating, Volumetrics, TLC, Mayo-Clinic, Lectin-Free
- Oysters on the Half Shell Dietary tags: High-Protein, Keto, Low-Carb, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Diabetic, Heart-Healthy, Low-Fat, Sugar-Free, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach, Clean-Eating, Carnivore, Raw-Food, TLC, Detox, AIP, Slow-Carb, Candida, Lectin-Free
Soups & Salads
- Classic Caesar: Crisp Romaine Tossed In Our Classic Garlic Dressing With Croutons And Parmesan Cheese Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Volumetrics
- Blackberry Pecan Salad: Baby Greens, Grape Tomatoes, Goat Cheese, Red Onion, Fresh Blackberries And Candied Pecans In A Honey Blackberry Vinaigrette Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, High-Fiber, Volumetrics, Mayo-Clinic
- Anchor Cobb: Green Leaf Lettuce, Tomato, Avocado, Grated Egg, Crumbled Blue Cheese. Tossed In Avocado Dressing. Topped With Charbroiled Chicken Breast And Crisp Bacon Dietary tags: High-Protein, Keto, Low-Carb, Gluten-Free, Nut-Free, Diabetic, Sugar-Free, Atkins, South-Beach, Zone
- World Class Clam Chowder Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Sugar-Free, Volumetrics
- Local Crab Bisque Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free, Pescatarian
Main Courses
- Fish & Chips: Cold Water Alaskan Cod Filets Deep Fried In Figueroa Mountain Hoppy Poppy Beer Batter. With Coleslaw Dietary tags: High-Protein, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian
- Baja Fish Tacos: Corn Tortillas Stuffed With Fresh Fried Fish Topped With Tangy Cabbage, Pickled Onions Served With Black Beans And Rice Pilaf Dietary tags: High-Protein, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, High-Fiber
- Chile Rellenos de Camarones: Fire Roasted Pasilla Chiles Stuffed With Shrimp, Pepper Jack Cheese And Tomatillo Sauce. Served With Black Beans Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Sugar-Free, High-Fiber
- Ahi: Fresh Ahi Pan Seared, Topped With Avocado And Wasabi Cream Sauce, On A Bed Of Toasted Vermicelli Tossed In An Asian Vinaigrette. Served With Seasonal Vegetables Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free, Pescatarian
- Seafood Pasta: Linguini With Prawns, Clams, Basil And Tomato Tossed In A Cajun Cream Sauce. Served With Garlic Bread Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free, Pescatarian
- Chicken Pesto: Linguini Tossed In Fresh Pesto Of Basil, Parmesan, Garlic, Olive Oil, Pine Nuts And Grilled Chicken Breast Dietary tags: High-Protein, Mediterranean, Sugar-Free
- Salmon: Charbroiled Fresh Atlantic Salmon Topped With Spicy Green Papaya Slaw In A Tangy Dressing. Served With Rice Pilaf Dietary tags: High-Protein, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Anti-Inflammatory, Clean-Eating, TLC, Mayo-Clinic
- Portobello Mushroom with Salmon: Marinated In Olive Oil And Fresh Herbs, Grilled, Then Topped With Spinach, Goat Cheese And Parmesan Cheese, Broiled. Served With Cream Pesto Sauce Dietary tags: High-Protein, Low-Carb, Gluten-Free, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Diabetic, Sugar-Free, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach
- Sea Bass: Fresh Local White Sea Bass Charbroiled, Topped With Mango-apple Salsa And Crispy Leeks. Served With Garlic Mashed Potatoes And Seasonal Vegetables Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Mayo-Clinic
- Sea Scallops: Pan Seared Fresh Sea Scallops Over Citrus Beurre Blanc. Served With Garlic Mashed Potatoes And Seasonal Vegetables Dietary tags: High-Protein, Gluten-Free, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Sugar-Free
- Rosemary Chicken: Marinated In Rosemary, Garlic, Shallots, Lemon Juice And Olive Oil; Charbroiled. Served With A Lime-cilantro Sauce, Rice Pilaf And Seasonal Vegetables Dietary tags: High-Protein, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Sugar-Free, Clean-Eating, Mayo-Clinic
- Peppercorn Crusted Steak: Top Sirloin Aged, Prime Grade Beef 10 Oz. Served With Shiitake Mushroom Demi-glace, Garlic Mashed Potatoes And Seasonal Vegetables Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free, Sugar-Free
Sandwiches
- Anchor Burger: 1/3 Lb Beef Patty On A Brioche Bun. Served With Lettuce, Tomato, Onion And House Sauce Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free
- Philly: Sliced Tri-tip With Jack Cheese And Grilled Red Onions Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free, Sugar-Free
- Grilled Portobello Mushroom: Roasted Red Bell Pepper, Pickled Red Onions, Lettuce, Tomato And Pesto Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, High-Fiber, Mayo-Clinic
- Smash Burger: Beef Patties On A Brioche Bun With Cheese, Lettuce, Tomato, Grilled Onions And House Sauce Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free
- Cajun Shrimp: Shrimp Dusted In Cajun Spices, Deep-fried And Topped With Sliced Avocado, Tomato, Romaine Lettuce And Red Onions. Served On A Toasted Sourdough Roll With Cilantro Lime Aioli Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free, Pescatarian
- Chicken Sandwich: Chicken Breast Marinated in Lemon and Herbs Charbroiled and served with Tomato, Roasted Red Bell Pepper, Onion and Daikon Sprouts on Rosemary Focaccia with Saffron Aioli Dietary tags: High-Protein, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Sugar-Free, Mayo-Clinic
Sides
- French Fries Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Sugar-Free, Low-Cholesterol, Low-Fodmap
- Garlic Mashed Potatoes Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Sugar-Free
- Rice Pilaf Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Sugar-Free, Mayo-Clinic
- Seasonal Vegetables Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Diabetic, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Fat, Sugar-Free, Anti-Inflammatory, South-Beach, Weight-Watchers, Clean-Eating, High-Fiber, Low-Cholesterol, Volumetrics, TLC, Detox, Alkaline, Mayo-Clinic, Macrobiotic
- Black Beans Dietary tags: High-Protein, Vegan, Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Diabetic, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Fat, Sugar-Free, Anti-Inflammatory, South-Beach, Weight-Watchers, Clean-Eating, High-Fiber, Low-Cholesterol, Volumetrics, TLC, Detox, Alkaline, Mayo-Clinic, Macrobiotic, Slow-Carb
- Side Salad Dietary tags: Low-Carb, Vegetarian, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Diabetic, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Fat, Sugar-Free, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach, Weight-Watchers, Clean-Eating, High-Fiber, Low-Cholesterol, Raw-Food, Volumetrics, TLC, Detox, Alkaline, Mayo-Clinic, Slow-Carb
- Onion Rings Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Nut-Free, Pescatarian
Dessert
- Creme Brulee: Flavored With Whole Vanilla Bean Custard, Topped With Caramelized Sugar And Fresh Seasonal Fruit Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Lectin-Free
- McConnell’s Premium Ice Cream: Vanilla Bean | Chocolate Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian
- Kahlua Cheese Cake: Over Raspberry Sauce, Chocolate Fudge, Whipped Cream And Pecans Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian
- Chocolate Brownie Sundae: Mcconnell’s Premium Vanilla Ice Cream, A Warm Chocolate Chip Brownie, Whipped Cream And Hot Fudge Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian
Kids
- Chicken Strips: Breaded Chicken Tenderloin Strips Dietary tags: High-Protein, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Sugar-Free
- Pasta With Marinara Sauce Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Fat, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Mayo-Clinic
- Grilled Cheese: American, Cheddar And Jack Cheese On Toasted Bread Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Nut-Free, Pescatarian
Brunch
- Huevos Rancheros: Crispy Corn Tortilla, Refried Beans, Chorizo And Eggs. Topped With Salsa Casera, Made With Yellow Chiles, Melted Cheese, Guacamole And Sour Cream. Served With Fresh Fruit Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free, Sugar-Free, High-Fiber
- Crab Cake Benedict: Poached Eggs With Crab Cakes On A Toasted English Muffin, Topped With Hollandaise Sauce. Served With Fresh Fruit Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free, Pescatarian
- Brioche French Toast: Cinnamon And Vanilla Egg Batter Topped With Berry Compote, Powdered Sugar, Bacon And Maple Syrup Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free
- Eggs Benedict: Poached Eggs And Canadian Bacon On A Toasted English Muffin, Topped With Hollandaise Sauce. Served With Fresh Fruit Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free
- Blackened Salmon: Pan Seared Fresh Salmon, Scrambled Eggs, Caramelized Onions, Potatoes And Chive Crème Fraîche Dietary tags: High-Protein, Gluten-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Sugar-Free
- Anchor Avo Toast: Warm Sourdough Bread, Avocado, Goat Cheese, Grape Tomatoes, Fresh Basil & Balsamic Glaze Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, High-Fiber, Mayo-Clinic
- Breakfast Burrito: Flour Tortilla Lightly Browned Filled With Scrambled Eggs, Homemade Chorizo, Potatoes, Guacamole, Pasilla Strips, Jack And Cheddar Cheese And Sour Cream Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free, Sugar-Free
Beverages
- The Anchor Mai Tai: A tropical blend of light and dark rums, orgeat, passion fruit, and lime, topped with a pineapple rim.
- Cucumber Breeze: A refreshing mix of muddled cucumber, gin, lime, and St. Germain elderflower liqueur.
- Dart & Drift: Espresso martini with Dart espresso, vodka or tequila, Kahlúa and Mr. Black liqueur.
- Captain’s Margarita: Cointreau and Lalo Tequila Blanco.
- Seaside Sipper: Sangria made with peach schnapps, crisp white wine, and a touch of citrus.
- Harbor Fog: Old Fashioned with smooth bourbon and a hint of chocolate, topped with aromatic smoke.
- Beach Bound Mojito: Rum, fresh lime juice, muddled mint, splash of passion fruit, topped with soda water.
- Siren’s Song: Blackberry, lavender, gin, crisp tonic, passion fruit foam.
- Zero Proof Mojito: Lime, mint, simple syrup, soda water.
- Topa Topa Chief Peak IPA
- Dublin My Vision Nitro Dry Irish Stout
- CaliSqueeze Blood Orange
- Brewery X Battlesnakes Pilsner
- Santa Barbara Blonde
- Liquid Candy Hazy IPA
- Firestone DBA
- 805 Zero
- Stella Artois
- Boochcraft Hibiscus Grapefruit
- Heineken 00
- Golden State Cider
- Coors Light
- White Claw
- Bud Light
- Sun Cruiser
Wine
- Au Bon Climat Chardonnay (Santa Barbara)
- Castle Rock Chardonnay (Central Coast)
- Trefethen Riesling (Napa)
- Presqu’ile Chardonnay (Santa Maria)
- Cambria Chardonnay (Santa Maria)
- Kendall Jackson Chardonnay (Sonoma)
- Ferrari-Carano Chardonnay (Sonoma)
- Brander Sauvignon Blanc (Los Olivos)
- Kendall Jackson Sauvignon Blanc (Sonoma)
- Rufino Pinot Grigio (Italy)
- Goat Bubbles, Santa Barbara
- Mumm Cuvee, Napa
- Campo Viejo Cava Brut, Spain
- Campo Viejo Cava Rosé, Spain
- Seguro Viudas, Spain
- La Marca Prosecco, Italy
- Veuve Clicquot Brut, France
- Billiecart-Salmon Brut Rosé, France
- Brander, Cabernet
- Ballard Lane, Cabernet
- Cordon Wines, Syrah
- Brander Vineyards, Merlot
- Cordon Wines, Pinot Noir
- Flying Goat, Pinot Noir
- Zaca Mesa, Red Blend
- Sanford Rosé
- Brander Rosé
Frequently Asked Questions about Anchor Rose
- What makes this restaurant unique or special?
- Anchor Rose offers a high-energy, sophisticated seaside retreat atmosphere featuring fresh oysters, world-class clam chowder, and a vibrant coastal dining experience.
- What percentage of this menu works for vegan, keto, gluten-free, or low-carb diets?
- The menu offers vegan black beans and pasta, keto-friendly blackened salmon, gluten-free crème brûlée, and low-carb Brussels sprouts.
- What is the overall customer sentiment about this restaurant?
- Guests report a high-energy, vibrant atmosphere, though the 2.0/5 rating reflects concerns regarding slow service during peak hours.
- Is this restaurant currently open and operational?
- The restaurant is currently operational, and guests can visit their website at https://theanchorrose.com/ for more information.
- Where is this restaurant located?
- The restaurant is located at a coastal setting, though the provided data does not list a specific street address.
- What are this restaurant's hours of operation?
- The provided restaurant data does not include specific hours of operation for Anchor Rose.
- Does this restaurant have a website or online ordering?
- The restaurant has a website at https://theanchorrose.com/, though the provided data does not specify if online ordering is available.
- What are the standout dishes based on the menu?
- Standout menu highlights include fried calamari, shrimp cocktail, grilled artichokes, world class clam chowder, local crab bisque, and fish & chips.
- How extensive is this restaurant's menu selection?
- The menu is extensive, featuring diverse seafood, salads, and wings alongside options for over thirty specialized diets including keto and vegan.
- How many reviews does this restaurant have?
- The provided restaurant data does not contain information regarding the specific number of reviews for Anchor Rose.