Boathouse
at Hendry's Beach:
The Best in Seaside Sipping and Dining
Many
visitors
to Santa Barbara, as well as long-time locals, have fond memories
of enjoying lazy afternoons at Hendry's Beach, also known historically
as Arroyo Burro Beach. For so many years this family beach was
a favorite, where playing on the sand and enjoying the ocean
was picture perfect, and in the spot where the Boathouse
at Hendry's Beach now stands there was once a Brown
Pelican eatery, where burgers and fries were savored by hungry
swimmers and surfers.
Boathouse Patio Entrance
Today,
this destination continues to be a favorite beach destination
for families and their dogs to relax, but is also home to the
Boathouse at Hendry's Beach, which opened in 2008 to become
one of the hottest destinations in Santa Barbara to enjoy exceptional
seafood and unique cocktails with an unforgettable ocean view.
The 'pet friendly' restaurant provides an area where guests
can tie their dogs in a shaded area to enjoy fresh water while
remaining in eyes view as they enjoy their dinner or lunch on
the patio. Hendry's beach has always been a "dog beach"
where visitors enjoy the beach with their pets.
Oysters Rockefeller
The
seafood menu at the Boathouse offers everything anyone could
hope for, and includes delicious oyster preparations like oysters
Rockefeller, fresh and delicious seafood entrees, along with
imaginative daily specials. It's easy to understand why their
clam chowder has won awards at the annual Clam Chowder Festival,
it's outstanding! The side dish of sauteed mushrooms seemed
like a main course.
Award Winning Clam Chowder
They
have an amazing raw bar, and their seafood menu includes main
lobster, grand seafood platters, cevice, oysters, clams, shrimp,
stone crab delights and more. For non seafood eaters they offer
a lamb with wine entree, a variety of great steaks, including
a filet mignon wrapped in bacon, grilled tofu or pasta dishes.
The salads, made with the freshest produce, are varied and some
offer delicious seafood combinations. Currently, Ron True the
talented founding executive chef/co-owner of the Arlington Tavern
in Santa Barbara is redesigning many of their plates. Chef True
is an award-winning chef who is renowned for his innovative
and original competition-winning recipes.
Coconut Mojito
The
bar is a heavenly seaside respite and has an open view of all
the action. Mixologists at the friendly watering hole stir up
some of the most exciting cocktails in Santa Barbara. Their
raspberry sparkler, dirty martini, coconut mojita made with
Finlandia coconut vodka, muddled mint sprigs, coconut milk and
lime juice topped with club soda and garnished with a lime is
amazing. Wonderful local and imported wines fill their menu,
as well as a respectable assortment of beer and ale. They will
also create any cocktail combination if requested.
Boathouse Dirty Martin
Whether
you are at the restaurant during the day for a family brunch
or in the evening for a romantic dinner it's all seaside sensational.
The views, relaxed ambiance and great service combined with
the original and creative menu offerings explain why people
keep coming back to the Boathouse. The Boathouse is a sister
restaurant to the Santa Barbara Shellfish Co., and the Santa
Barbara FishHouse.
For hours and reservation information visit www.sbfishhouse.com/boathouse.
The
Boathouse at Hendry's Boathouse
2981 Cliff Drive
Santa Barbara, CA 93109
805-898-2628
www.sbfishhouse.com/boathouse
By Bonnie Carroll
http://www.lifebitesnews.com
