You want a high-end steak house, keep on drivin' because this ain't Ruth's Chris (don't fret...I love them too). But what you WILL get at this spot is one heaping helping of a meal for the price and while I find the steaks just OK, the fish is what really rocks my world. Fresh selections, simply prepared which is great when you're talking about local, fresh fish. My friend calls Clementine's "Grandma's House" because the decor is dated, but I think it gives the place an enduring charm. The portions are huge, the "secret" potato is delish, and I'm just goofy enough to dig the carrot sticks and pickles they put on the table. But what keeps me coming back time and again? The PIE! Yes, I'm gluten-free but will dig my way around the inside of one of those homemade yummies all day long. That chocolate pecan sinfulness is a must-do! read more

Tawnya was our server...she was fantastic...food was perfect! I will always return.

Old fashioned, family owned, outdated restaurant with delicious home cooked food. Large portions, very fair prices.

Amazing dinner. Prime rib was cooked to perfection and fried chicken was awesome. Patty served us and her customer service was top shelf. Amongst one of the best steakhouses that I have been too! read more

This place has a sweet old fashioned atmosphere. Perfect for a fancy dinner, but you can go in jeans. The staff was great, the food quality and portion size was good, and the prices were reasonable. A much better value than Sly's steakhouse. read more

Its worth four stars for the pie alone. Delish. Quaint is definitely the word. Good service, lighting was a little dim last time I went but I think the word for that is ambiance, so just go and enjoy. read more

Extremely subpar food. Very expensive. Totally avoid this place. Soup is gelatinous, salad slightly edible. Bought sirloin tips 25 bucks came with 2 small pieces with hard croutons in sauce. Vegetables soggy inedible. Waitress is pleasant. read more

I don't get it. I wanted to give this place a try after all the good reviews. The meal started off promisingly with some deliciously warm bread. But the entrees were ordinary-to-bad. The fried chicken was hard, chewy and dry. My rice was mushy and overcooked. My dinner companion said the steak tasted like something you'd get at a cafeteria, not a sit-down restaurant, and her veggies tasted like they came from a can. The pies seemed heavy on the lard and my friend tasted a wad of salt in hers. On the plus side, the service was extremely friendly. But overall, a disappointing experience. read more

What an amazing place to have dinner! It feels like you are having dinner at a friends house that cooks the most amazing food.

Four course meal, wow! I saw some other people complained about the service but it's the kind of place you go and relax a while. Everyone there was so sweet! Our table ordered different fish dishes, fried chicken and prime rib, all of it was amazing. The best baked potatoes ever! My mom said it was one of the best meals she's ever had. Super kitschy and cozy. Do it!!!! read more

This was my first time trying out this place. Our server was very attentive, very enthusiastic and was able to recommend things to try without being too pushy or fake. The portions are very large so plan on taking food home with you. I tried the fried chicken and it did not disappoint. Their large meals include relish tray, salad, soup, awesome bread, entree and dessert! A real value when you compare it to other similar steak houses. I will definitely return to try other menu items. read more

Our first time eating here, drove and hour to get there and we weren't disapointed. It was a sunday night about 6:45 when we arrived and it was about half full. There was 4 of us and we ordered steaks, chicken and prime rib. Everything was great including the service and friendly too. This is a small place so unless you get a corner table there is really nothing intimate, but it's a charming place good atmosphere and not too noisy. The pies are great too. We will definitly be going back. read more

We've been going to Clementine's for decades. On our 45th wedding anniversary the elders from our church took us to dinner there. They absolutely loved Clementines! The only thing that hit us hard was not having Irene the owner there. We learned she passed several months ago. We loved Irene and she took such good care of us whenever we dined there. God rest her soul. We are so happy to hear son Lloyd is still keeping Clementines open. Fidel who has worked there 24 years was on hand to greet us again as well as Pat and Esther and our new waitress Gina. They treated us wonderfully. We will be going back again soon along with our friends who absolutely love the good old time feel you cannot find in most restaurants today. It's the best and thanks again Irene. I just know you were there in spirit! read more

food actually looked good, but me and my gf came here on a sunday night for dinner. We were seated in a two person sitting across from each other and we asked the hostess if we could sit at a 4 person table so we could sit next to each other. she obliged and cleared the other two spots and all was well, but a few minutes later the bus boy? came to us and aced us to move!!!! We asked if we could stay and he just walked away. I could see if there was a group or 4 people waiting but the restaurant was half full and there were plenty of 4 person tables not being used. We felt disrespected so we left without ordering anything read more

I love this restaurant! It is homey. Everything is made by the owner and her son. The bread and pies are baked fresh. Everything is fresh and flavorful. I'm not sure I would call it a steakhouse but rather home cooking away from home. Their fried shrimp are the best I have ever had. The special potato is fluffy and flavorful on the inside and the skin is the right kind of crispy. I am giving it 4 stars because if you read my reviews, I tell you straight...my steak was over done. That was the only disappointment. My husband and I each ordered a meal and we shared the main dishes (steak and fried shrimp). Go hungry! Thank you Gina for the absolute awesome service! read more

I could live here. Perfect for a small gathering or an intimate date night. Has the feel of somewhere in Louisiana during the 20's. Friendly and charming staff. Plus it's a family run place. If you pass by you'd be hard pressed not to stop in at least for a slice of homemade pie!!! read more

Eat Here... OMG the rhubarb pie was better than my grandmother's. Sorry Grandma but you would've agreed. This place was straight out of the 70's. I am certain that the dishes, tables and all of the decor was originally purchased 40 years ago and the owner, waitresses and cook had been there for just as long. We shared a steak that was perfectly cooked, and I wished I had ordered my own. Our waitress treated us like family. She was thoughtful, attentive but in a way that was like my aunt would talk to me. We thoroughly enjoyed our dinner and will return. read more

Awesome experience! Patty was so welcoming and kind! The food is a great price for the portions. I couldn't be happier. To top it off every meal comes with a homemade slice of pie. read more

Great food and service! We never leave disappointed. Every pie is home made and is absolutely delicious as well as the the bread that is made fresh daily. Steaks are always made to perfection, fried shrimp is great. If you want a great meal this is the place to go. read more

We were in town from Phoenix, found this plave on yelp. I had the Prime Rib dinner and my wife had the Red Snapper. Both were delicious!! Great place to get a nice meal without the pretentiousness of a dress attired restaurant. Dinner includes soup,/salad, entree, and Desert. Very friendly service! Most definitely would recommend. read more

Desert... I moaned... could not help it.... Chocolate Pecan Pie.... Oy.... my date looked surprised yet I did't care... The pie was amazing and other words. I went by a week later to get some more pie to take out. They were happy to offer it at the end of the evening. Service was great... fish ok... I will go back read more

Very good place the food is delicious I love this place is very good healthy environment is very nice and good

Absolutely amazing!! Fish was fresh and tasty. Our server, Tania, made everything wonderful and went above and beyond!!!

I have been here a few times over the years. The place is very cute and reminds me a lot of my grandmother's house. From the mauve curtains to the red china. This place has always been clean and the servers are very attentive and friendly. Be aware that this place does not have air conditioning, so on hot days, it might be uncomfortable. The food is always good. It has a very home made taste not a gross mass produced factory taste. The homemade bread is dynamite and the pie, which I highly recommend, is some of the best pie I have ever had. Be sure to get it with whipped cream and ice cream. I will definitely be back when I am in town and would recommend this place to anyone. read more

Service was good enough but the décor and especially the food are way below par. Out of all our parties meals, several of them were not thrilled. Food is below average. There were many seniors eating when we were here and the food seems more suited for a nursing home. read more

My wife and I stumbled on Clementines by accident a few years ago. Since then if we're anywhere within a few hours we'll detour just to eat here! Food is great, portions are big enough to share. It's a trip down memory lane, just like grandmas cooking, Did I mention the pie? read more

Shannon our waitress and the cook went out of their way to make sure that I had a safe meal. I have celiac and had called the day before to ensure that they could accommodate my needs. Shannon made sure that nothing that had gluten in it got near me. I had a wonderful NY steak, salad, baked potato and fresh fruit for dessert. I was very impressed by their willingness to make sure I didn't get sick. I will very definitely return. Thank you Shannon. read more

This restaurant is a cute French style restaurant. The food is plentiful in its portions and homemade and fresh. the staff are very courteous read more

Clementine's Steak House - Steakhouses Near Me - Carpinteria, California

By far one of the best meals you'll find in Carpinteria! I found this gem a few years back and is since my fave place to go while I'm in town. For fast service, I recommend getting there right when they open. For my party of two we had all courses within an hour! The food is fantastic and of great quality AND quantity, which is hard to find. If you leave hungry then that's you're own fault. EVERYTHING is homemade which I greatly appreciate; You can tell everything is made with passion and love. I will return for years to come!! read more

What a charming place! We celebrated our anniversary there and they made us feel so special! The food and service is amazing! Decor is a bit dated but that just adds to the charm. read more

I have lived in Santa Barbara for over 30 years and eaten in SB's finest restaurants. Clementine's is my absolute favorite. Perfectly cooked food every time and incredible service. Always the very best. Thanks Irene! read more

We (kids and husband) ate there for the first time last night. We both had a filet dinner, ( I ordered my steak well done and it was still tender and flavorful ) it was amazing. It was classic American food. The salad and bread was fresh. The kids meals were almost the size of ours. Usually my oldest will finish a kids meal and still be hungry, she couldn't finish her dinner for the first time in a while. read more

I have been eating here for over 20 years. Great fund and I never get past the fried chicken dinner as it is spool good. They treat you as family and are always very welcoming. When going north or south I always stop and eat here. It is a little Victorian and such a little treasure. Really was happy to know the owner before she passed away in August. Her son does her proud! read more

Paddy took great care of us and the food was super good. All the items come with a delicious slice of pie and a salad or soup. The wine selection decent and affordable. She took the time to ask us about our vacation and explore different options on the menu. Very cute and quaint read more

I don't know..... it's not quaint, it's just old and needs updating. Wallpaper pealing off the walls should be a clue. The staff is very friendly and they seem enamored with the history of the place. They make their own salad dressings, not as good as what comes out of a bottle. The clam chowder has lots of clams, no potato and it is in a gelatinous liquid. This is supposed to be a steakhouse, yet everyone recommends the chicken..... We were a party of 6 and it took about 2.5 hours for dinner. Service was slow. You do get a lot of food, but for $26 for a chicken dinner, I guess ya should. We took the pie home. Pies were all good, no one liked the crust. Once was enough. read more

We stopped in but they were closed on a day they were marked to be open.???? A phone call didn't reveal any issues on the recorded message. I suggest you have a plan B. read more

Great fried chicken. Gina was a great server. Pies are great. Lovely, cozy local restaurant with really good quality food. Give it a shot. Unpretentious and welcoming. read more

Exceptional value for the big portions and quality food. All of it is made from scratch and they carry a huge variety of home made pies daily. A must if you are in Carpinteria. read more

Awesome food and service! We forgot our credit card and they caught us in the parking lot to return our card. So thankful for their honesty

Restaurant is a family favorite from way back. It is as warm and wonderful as it gets dining out. All our food has been good, and the pie with each meal sets the restaurant apart--wonderful find! read more