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Cioppino
updated: Aug 04, 2011, 9:56 AM

Who makes the best cioppino in Santa Barbara,?


Places People Are Talking About:

MarmaladeCodysEl Bajio
FisHouseHollister BreweryMesa Cafe
Patti ClaytonSanta Barbara Shelfish CoZookers

What People Are Saying:

 COMMENT 200054 agree helpful negative off topic

2011-08-04 10:00 AM

Aldo's and S.B. Shellfish Co.

 

 COMMENT 200060 agree helpful negative off topic

2011-08-04 10:09 AM

Cody's is very good.

 

 COMMENT 200064 agree helpful negative off topic

2011-08-04 10:13 AM

El Bajio on Milpas

 

 COMMENT 200072 agree helpful negative off topic

2011-08-04 10:15 AM

good question. i always want to try it but i want to make sure that my first experience is a good one. where is SB shellfish co?

 

 COMMENT 200073 agree helpful negative off topic

2011-08-04 10:16 AM

The Shoal's restaurant at the Cliff House makes a very tasty one. The rest of the menu is pretty lack luster but they do make the best cioppino I've encountered in SB. Packed full of a variety or fresh seafood and you get to enjoy it in as ocean front setting as you can be in SB, it's an excellent choice on a nice day!

 

 COMMENT 200078P agree helpful negative off topic

2011-08-04 10:19 AM

Brophy's cioppino used to be good, but I think many of their menu items have gone downhill lately.

 

 COMMENT 200079 agree helpful negative off topic

2011-08-04 10:20 AM

Brophey Bros is a favorite of our out of town visitors. Marmalade Cafe also makes a good spicy one. But my father always thought that mine was the best :)

 

 COMMENT 200092 agree helpful negative off topic

2011-08-04 10:36 AM

As one who grew up in a seafood eating Italian family, I can tell you that Brophy's was mediocre at it's best. I've not found an exceptional cioppino in my 18 years in SB, but I can't say I've tried many. I am motivated by this referral thread to go out and try some of the suggested restaurants.

 

 MTNDRIVER agree helpful negative off topic

2011-08-04 11:16 AM

The Paradise has one that is pretty good and moderately priced.

 

 COMMENT 200133 agree helpful negative off topic

2011-08-04 11:59 AM

I like Enterprise Fish Co. and Brophy's. E prise has better looking staff.

 

 COMMENT 200143 agree helpful negative off topic

2011-08-04 12:16 PM

FisHouse

 

 COMMENT 200153 agree helpful negative off topic

2011-08-04 12:38 PM

I would try The Shoals, but I have left-hand turnaphobia.

 

 COMMENT 200157 agree helpful negative off topic

2011-08-04 12:50 PM

I like Brophy's. It was awesome the last time I was there a couple of months ago.

 

 COMMENT 200172 agree helpful negative off topic

2011-08-04 01:24 PM

The Boathouse at Hendry's Beach.

 

 COMMENT 200185 agree helpful negative off topic

2011-08-04 01:50 PM

arch rock fish is good

 

 COMMENT 200215 agree helpful negative off topic

2011-08-04 03:02 PM

Patti Clayton......on the Mesa!!! It's the best hands down

 

 COMMENT 200227 agree helpful negative off topic

2011-08-04 03:24 PM

Hands down, Ca Dario. It's called something else though, but it's the same

 

 EDHATBARBARA agree helpful negative off topic

2011-08-04 03:36 PM

S. B. Shellfish is located at the very end of the Wharf.

 

 EDHATBARBARA agree helpful negative off topic

2011-08-04 03:37 PM

Don't confuse cioppino with boulliabaise -- one is spicy and the other has a saffron base.

 

 POWDRELL agree helpful negative off topic

2011-08-04 03:43 PM

I'm partial to Brophy's cioppino with a few splashes of Tobasco sauce for that extra kick in the pants.

 

 COMMENT 200261 agree helpful negative off topic

2011-08-04 04:12 PM

Marmalade's is the only one I've tried locally and I really enjoyed it. Fresh seafood and the garlic bread "toast points" on the side were great to soak up the broth. They generally have a "buy 1 get one 1/2 off" deal in the Clipper mailer too.

 

 COMMENT 200298 agree helpful negative off topic

2011-08-04 05:05 PM

Interestingly, The Shoals description of their cioppino states it has saffron in it; I'm very interested, but like I stated earlier, scared to try and turn left to get outta there, especially with a post-cioppino/bread food-coma. And, I might add; a good cioppino must side with amazing bread or it's worthless!

 

 COMMENT 200299 agree helpful negative off topic

2011-08-04 05:08 PM

Zookers in Carp- I am a Cioppino snob and this is the best anywhere in this area!

 

 SHAKEY agree helpful negative off topic

2011-08-04 05:51 PM

I saw a lot of people Ciopping at th new Marshalls ...

 

 COMMENT 200341 agree helpful negative off topic

2011-08-04 06:43 PM

Hollister Brewery... way out in Goleta -- it's new on the menu (the beers ain't bad either -- just don't drink all my Hippie Kicker!!!).

A hearty fish stew with fennel, potatoes, onions, tomatoes, chickpeas, local mussels, rock cod and shrimp served with toasted ciabatta and aioli.....14

 

 COMMENT 200360 agree helpful negative off topic

2011-08-04 07:53 PM

Ha Ha @ Shakey ! Don't care for cioppino but love ciopping

 

 COMMENT 200363P agree helpful negative off topic

2011-08-04 08:09 PM

Cody's???? Are you serious?

 

 REDI2RXT agree helpful negative off topic

2011-08-05 07:48 AM

i had some edible cioppino at PastaVino, Camino Real Marketplace

 

 GRANNYFRANNY agree helpful negative off topic

2011-08-05 08:00 AM

for the left-turn-o-phobes dining at the Shoals: don't do that turn! Instead, turn right (carefully) and go south about half a mile or less; get off at the next exit (Seaside? or something like that) and go under the freeway, take a quick left and get back on 101 at the northbound ramp ... 5 minutes' extra time, lots of extra safety.
PS: Shoals dining is worth every extra minute!

 

 COMMENT 200455 agree helpful negative off topic

2011-08-05 08:16 AM

Well I have been looking for the best, but to date the Diana Shores recipe is the best so far, only Brothy's serv. that recipe in town. I have made it and is good. I do like the Boathouse or Chase on State St.

 

 COMMENT 200468 agree helpful negative off topic

2011-08-05 08:39 AM

Yes, Codys. Try it if you haven't.

 

 COMMENT 200474 agree helpful negative off topic

2011-08-05 08:46 AM

I second the FisHouse. Just had it 2 weeks ago. They don't scimp on the good stuff... clams, shrimp, and even crab legs. Mmmm. :-)

 

 COMMENT 200497 agree helpful negative off topic

2011-08-05 09:40 AM

Marmalade and Mesa Cafe both are delicious and at very reasonable prices.
Patti Clayon on the Mesa. Is this someone's home? Could someone please explain....

 

 COMMENT 200513 agree helpful negative off topic

2011-08-05 10:14 AM

BROPHY'S

 

 COMMENT 200617 agree helpful negative off topic

2011-08-05 12:55 PM

Santa Barbara Shelfish Co at the very end of the wharf. It is the best. Fresh seafood. Perfectly spiced and huge portions. Also love the Fish House. Think they are owned by the same people. Plus: ocean views and free and easy parking for both locations.

 

 MAVEN12 agree helpful negative off topic

2011-08-05 05:54 PM

had some at Chase Grill and it was excellent.

 

 COMMENT 200795 agree helpful negative off topic

2011-08-05 05:57 PM

uuugggg, this is making me hungry for my mom's cioppino (the best) with extra sour dough bread warm out of the oven with real butter!!!!

 

 COMMENT 200821 agree helpful negative off topic

2011-08-05 07:30 PM

MAVEN12..I googled Chase Grill (nothing) is it in SB?

 

 EDHATBARBARA agree helpful negative off topic

2011-08-11 01:34 PM

The Chase is on State Street, between Figueroa and Carrillo, on the east side of the street.

 

 

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