“ This is where I got my afternoon cappuccino! It was delicious, all the ladies were friendly and just lovely we stayed and watched the ocean activitiessince they had a beautiful view! ”

“ Almost hidden gem on the Santa Barbara pier. Amazing views of SB and ocean. We have returned here numerous times on trips to SB and had burgers ,salads, fish &chips , clam chowder, as well as coffees and sweets and all were quite good. Reasonable prices and good food served here. Staff was friendly and always helpful. A Few indoor tables available but mostly outdoor options on picnic benches. Great option for quick casual meal breakfast, lunch or early dinner. When traveling with kids a quick bite that's more reasonable in price is always the better option instead of the usual long wait ,high priced "finer" dining places on a pier. Idk about you but I don't like paying $30 for a bowl of chowder my kids eat two bites of etc. This place has easy kids menu too. This is not part of review but a note to visitors of any pier. Beware of the seagulls and do not leave food unattended they can get aggressive sometimes but usually they know to stay away. Do not feed them this leads to aggression for other customers later. One more note for international visitors. Americans in food service survive off of tips and you may not have tipping where you are from but American workers are paid low wages but hope for tips to make up for it. Please be fair or even generous to your friendly servers they do appreciate it. I worked in food service before and know how hard it is to work at a restaurant. ”

“ I was having a glass of wine at the deep sea across the dining area and got hungry. The clam strips are wonderful and the staff is very nice. Overall I give it a solid eight out of 10. ”

“ Lots to say about this little food joint located on the historic Stearns Wharf. Nothing fancy-schmancy, but a tasty, fun, and scenic spot to entertain the many platoons of family (with kids), and friends (with kids). Our mission was to make it a fun day for both adults and children, and we knew the Funk Zone and historic Stearns Wharf would be a happy spot. We found plenty of parking in the public lot at Garden and Cabrillo Blvd, which makes it an easy walk through the Funk Zone and over to Stearns Wharf. First stop was on the pier under the flags to the Santa Barbara Museum of Natural History Sea Center. A great spot for kids and adults. Fun and educational, with lots of opportunity to see and feel sea creatures. After a couple hours there we had a hungry crowd and walked over to Char West. Lots of seating outside their ordering and kitchen area, with benches and tables overlooking the Pacific Ocean. And for our crowd, most of whom were very picky eaters, their selection of burgers and Fish and Chips was ideal. And I do have to say I appreciated their hot and tasty food. Like I said, nothing fancy-schmancy, but quick and easy, and all with a scenic view. After a lot of well fed faces, we walked off the pier to lower State Street, and wound up the fun afternoon at the Moxi - The Wolf Museum of Exploration + Innovation, and then a tasty dessert across the street at McConnell's Ice Cream. ”

“ We had the tri-tip sandwich and the fish and chips (fries). The staff does a great job with the food. It was really good. The place was nice and clean and the staff took the time to answer my questions about the food. I wish we were in town longer to go back. We will have to wait till the next trip. What a great spot for lunch. Thanks. ”

“ 30 years in Santa Barbara and today I decided to be a tourist. Took a walk on the pier and saw this beautiful little hidden gem coffee shop / eatery called Char West. Met the owners and found out that his son is a student at San Marcos HS-- where I coach girls basketball. Very nice people there. The coffee was delicious as well. Didn't order food but from the amount of people there eating tells me that it's worthy of 5 stars. Thank you char west. Two thumbs up. ”

“ This little restaurant is on the wharf. They have breakfast, salads, fish, burgers, coffees, and drinks. Prices are reasonable and the food is good. The employees are very friendly. ”

“ Their fish & chips were very fresh. The fish was flakey and piping hot. The batter wasn't super thick and it was crispy as well. The portions are huge and we also liked their tartar sauce. The fries were a crispy as well. I wish I could have asked for more lemon but since we were all starving we just gobbled up our food. I wish we got the fried clams since someone just talked about it. Maybe next time when we come back. ”

“ I was leaning between 3 stars or 4, but settled on 4. Char West is located at the Santa Barbara Stearns Pier. It is tucked into one of the many businesses on the south side of the pier. Actually, since they serve Peet's coffee I was going to settle for a cup but noticed this order on the counter. A basic house salad that looked very tasty. Since one of their main dishes is fish and chips I opted for the salad and fish and chips (fries). The order was nicely prepared. The only hiccup was the fish, which was very tasty however the batter was a bit thicker than I expected. Overall, a good meal. Service was quick and there is plenty of seating inside as well as outside. ”