Alley Cat Oyster Bar

4.7 (4)

$31 to $50

Oyster Bar

113 W De La Guerra St, Santa Barbara, CA 93101

About this restaurant

Charming
Gluten-free-friendly
Neighbourhood gem

A 1960’s inspired New Orleans meets Santa Barbara Oyster Bar. Enjoy Fresh Local Oysters, Uni Parfaits, Local Shellfish, Crudo’s, Sourdough Po Boys, Ciopinno, Crisp Chilled Organic Salads, Shrimp and Hominy Grits and Authentic Gumbos and Chowders. Great place for Fresh Lobster & Killer House Cut Fries.

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Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
Oyster Bar, Seafood, Shellfish
Hours of Operation
Dinner Thu–Sat 17:00–21:00
Contact
(805) 869-9772
Website
https://thechanticlair.com/
Payment Options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress Code
Casual Dress
Executive Chef
Jake Reimer/ Jeremy Tummel
Catering
Caterings up to 80 Guests and Delivery up to 200 Guests
Private party facilities
See private events on our website

Location
113 W De La Guerra St, Santa Barbara, CA 93101
Area
Santa Barbara
Cross Street
Chapala & De La Vina
Parking Details
Public Lot
Additional
Gluten-free Options, Vegan

Morro Bay Oysters (Half Dozen)US$27.00
Shrimp Cocktail/ Fresh HorseradishUS$24.00
Santa Barbara Uni ParfaitUS$36.00
Chef's Daily Crudo
Sourdough & Cultured ButterUS$12.00
Chilled Organic Market SaladUS$16.00
Seafood & Andouille Gumbo Ya YaUS$16.00
Local Smoked Fish TacosUS$26.00
Vanessa's Sourdough Baguette Po' BoysUS$26.00
1968 CheeseburgerUS$27.00
Steak Du Jour
Whole Maine Lobster & Fries

Bywater Sides

House FriesUS$12.00
Red BeansUS$12.00
Lafayette Sweet PotatoesUS$12.00
House PicklesUS$11.00

Desserts

Scotch Bread PuddingUS$12.00
Mango SorbetUS$11.00
Single Estate Chocolate 'S'mores'US$15.00
White Peach & Blackberry MacaroonUS$15.00

Reviews

OpenTable reviews from verified diners

Reviews from people who have dined at Alley Cat Oyster Bar.

4.7

(4)

4.7Food
4.6Service
4.7Ambience
4.7Value

Noise • Moderate

4 Reviews

K
Kari Gold
San Francisco Bay Area1 review
5.0
Dined on 23 August 2026
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We loved our server and the oysters were fantastic. We will be back!
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John Gold
California Central Coast6 reviews
5.0
Dined on 24 July 2026
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Amazing. Great food and service + Fun atmosphere. Everything tasted wonderful.
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OpenTable Diner
San Francisco Bay Area1 review
5.0
Dined on 19 July 2026
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Everything was delicious and our server was very personable and helpful. Will definitely go back.
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Vicki Gold
Los Angeles9 reviews
5.0
Dined on 18 July 2026
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
This was my first time dining at Alley Cat and went with no expectations. It turned out to be a fantastic experience. The restaurant has a great vibe. The servers are engaging and the chef came out to meet us. My party of 3 shared everything and it was all delicious. When the chef heard how disappointed we were that they were out of the Scotch bread pudding, he went out of his way to make one for us. The crudo and Sourdough Po'Boy were delicious. The only comment my friend made was that the gumbo needed rice and I would have to agree. Will definitely be return customers.
Alley Cat Oyster BarResponded on 18 July 2026
We loved having you all in. Great energy and so glad you enjoyed the bread pudding. Some gumbo's are cooked with rice or served with rice and we would be happy to visit that next time you are in.
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Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
Oyster Bar, Seafood, Shellfish
Hours of Operation
Dinner Thu–Sat 17:00–21:00
Contact
(805) 869-9772
Website
https://thechanticlair.com/
Payment Options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress Code
Casual Dress
Executive Chef
Jake Reimer/ Jeremy Tummel
Catering
Caterings up to 80 Guests and Delivery up to 200 Guests
Private party facilities
See private events on our website

Location
113 W De La Guerra St, Santa Barbara, CA 93101
Area
Santa Barbara
Cross Street
Chapala & De La Vina
Parking Details
Public Lot
Additional
Gluten-free Options, Vegan

FAQs

Casual dress, Alley Cat Oyster Bar welcomes comfortable, informal attire; nothing formal is required.

Alley Cat Oyster Bar is a 1960s‑inspired New Orleans–meets–Santa Barbara oyster bar with a fun, welcoming vibe; guests praise the engaging servers and even note the chef came out to meet them.

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Menu

The French Quarter

Morro Bay Oysters (Half Dozen)US$27.00

Shrimp Cocktail/ Fresh HorseradishUS$24.00

Santa Barbara Uni ParfaitUS$36.00

Chef's Daily Crudo

Sourdough & Cultured ButterUS$12.00

Chilled Organic Market SaladUS$16.00

Seafood & Andouille Gumbo Ya YaUS$16.00

Local Smoked Fish TacosUS$26.00

Vanessa's Sourdough Baguette Po' BoysUS$26.00

1968 CheeseburgerUS$27.00

Steak Du Jour

Whole Maine Lobster & Fries

Bywater Sides

House FriesUS$12.00

Red BeansUS$12.00

Lafayette Sweet PotatoesUS$12.00

House PicklesUS$11.00

Desserts

Scotch Bread PuddingUS$12.00

Mango SorbetUS$11.00

Single Estate Chocolate 'S'mores'US$15.00

White Peach & Blackberry MacaroonUS$15.00

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