There was so much talk when the rumor mill started in regards to Little Dom's Seafood coming to Carpinteria. There was excitement due to it's excellent reputation in the LA area. During the beginning of Covid, my husband and I partook in their takeout option and ordered their pizza, Kumamoto Oysters, Oysters on the Half Shell, and Sea Urchin. Of all, we enjoyed. We would set up on backyard and pretend we were having an al fresco dinner. It help us cope with not dining in at restaurants. In my mind, they live up to the hype. Their drinks and Smoked Fish Rillettes are, well, there are no words for them. The rillettes jump and exploded in my mouth. The tastes and textures truly blended well together. The dipping bread is a carboholic dream. The Arugula salad, with olive oil and coarse sea massage into the greens, is divine . There was a lot of partying in mouth during my meal. Hopefully they'll maintain their stay in Carp because they've added to our restaurant choices. read more

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Delicious food for a reasonable price. Great atmosphere and friendly service. My wife and I came around noon on a Friday. I ordered the meatball burger ($13) with a side of potato balls ($3) and she got the chicken sandwich ($14) with a clarified jungle bird drink ($14). The food came quickly and was amazing. If you're looking to get a burger/sandwich, this is so much better quality than the burger spot for a little more $. Looking forward to trying the seafood next time! read more

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With plenty to eat besides seafood, little Dom seafood was a match made on Bumble date heaven . Two lovers, one from Ventura the other from Santa Barbara deciding to meet halfway in Carpenteria for their first date. I'm giving this place five stars first and for most because it's literally bringing chef centered food paired with an actual wine list to the tiny town Carpenteria. So despite having more stringent standards for restaurants in other cities Little Dom's Seafood totally hit that spot for me. My date asked if he could chose the restaurant, and after six months of chatting on Instagram I was just ready to meet but feeling like I was setting him up for failure. We all know Carpenteria was never really known as a culinary hotspot or place to go for a later dinner. Which is why I was pleasantly surprised to find we were able to book a reservation for 8 PM! Not only this but little Dom's had a nightly special and a decent wine list AND a desert menu made by a pastry chef!! We ordered: -The arugula and Parmesan salad. This was exactly as it sounds appropriately dressed but would have loved a little fresh lemon slice or lemon juice to add a bit of acidity to the richness umami of the Parmesan and nutty bitterness of the fresh arugula -Technically titled, "The Rice Balls" Which I've affectionately renamed reconstructed risotto. -The Tuesday night Special of short rib sugo ragu and homemade pasta - The Coffee Chocolate Tort topped with a dollop of fresh whip. I certainly appreciate the pastry chefs creativity on doing something other than a chocolate lava cake or brownie, but this cake missed the mark with me. It was greedy and lacked moisture. I'm curious to see what else the chef can do. I had come from a full day at the sunbathing on the beach so I was not prepared to dive into the wine but I saw a $20 bottle of Montepulciano and a Trebbiano (both Italian wines from the Abruzzo region of Italy) which tells me there Is a wine professional on staff making educated food and wine pairing decisions!! I did not interact with any wine professional ( Although our waitress did mention she was given training Tasting, props to little Dom for trying!) so it could be that their wine director works from the LA location of this restaurant or maybe the chef is really good at what he does but either way I am certain that the wine list is Sommelier driven. This choice to pair of Italian Short Sugo and Montepulciano d'abruzzo ( Montepulciano is the name of the grape not to be confused with the wine region) is a match made in heaven And speaks to the possibilities of what restaurants can do creatively using professionals from around the world virtually to help drive there cuisine to the next level. read more

Little Dom's Seafood - Risotto reconstructed ( Rice Balls) - Pizza Near Me - Carpinteria, California

Nice spot with indoor and outdoor seating. Pancakes were good but not amazing. The fish sandwich was definitely the most interesting item we tried. read more

Little Dom's Seafood - Blueberry Ricotta Pancakes - Pizza Near Me - Carpinteria, California

First two times I came here, I wasn't super impressed. Thought it was expensive for what it was. However, we stopped in tonight as it was one of the few places in Carp that stays open passes 830 and had a really great meal. We started with the little neck clams which were sweet and delicious. Then, the fish and chips for the main were great - the "chips" were little smashed potatoes that had a nice crisp to them. On top of all that, our server, Riley, was a gem. She was super knowledgeable and provided great recommendations. Will be happy to visit again soon. read more

Little Dom's Seafood - Fish & Chips + snap peas side dish - Pizza Near Me - Carpinteria, California

Really good food. Services were good and there the food came really quickly. The special menu is also very good. Scenery outside is beautiful. read more

Amazing Food, Amazing Service, and Great Ambience!!! Nuff said.. If you're in Carpinteria, make sure you pop in for dinner and drinks! read more

Little Dom's Seafood - Main bar!! - Pizza Near Me - Carpinteria, California

The good - little gem salad was really good. Dressing and fresh herbs were super flavorful. Cacio de pepe was a good size portion and pretty tasty. Servers were friendly. The less good - my friend and I hadn't seen each other for over 3 years, so we SPECIFICALLY asked the server to pace/course our meal. Our mains were dropped by a food runner before we had even finished both our appetizers. And he didn't even speak to us. And he didn't clear the app we had finished with. As a server, if you have an overeager kitchen that fires everything all at once as soon as a ticket comes in, then you have to either a) communicate with the kitchen or b) course the table yourself and put in the mains after you clear the apps. It's not that hard. It's attention to detail - and unless you're waiting tables at Applebee's, ensuring your table has the experience they've specifically requested is an essential part of the job. Not being an asshole high maintenance customer - this is feedback offered after 10 years working in restaurants. Both in Applebee's and fine dining!!! (Little Dom's is somewhere in the middle.) read more

Absolutely ridiculous they charge an "insurance" fee that they surprise you with at the end of your bill. Just raise the prices instead of price gouging. Customers hate this. read more

Little Dom's Seafood - Absolutely ridiculous they charge an "insurance" fee. This type of price gouging infuriates customers and will ensure I don't return. - Pizza Near Me - Carpinteria, California

I was surprised by how chill this place is and it did not yet show up on Yelp. We were walking the shops along Linden Avenue and we stopped in for a Bloody Mary ($14.00) and a Margarita Pizza ($10.00). The prices were very good considering the location being in a tourist town. But what I think set it apart was the excellent service from our server Leah and the general niceness of the staff. The Bloody Mary was spot on and Pizza is definitely worth trying. I will be back here when I next visit. read more

Everybody should eat the smoked fish rillettes! Can't wait to go back and try more stuff. Looks like they have weeknight specials like Sly's used to have- something to look forward to. read more

Little Dom's has the vibe to pep you up and you will thank yourself for the treat. Staff is stellar and the choices are endless. read more

I don't normally leave bad comments but this was a really bad experience. Hostess sat us without menus and a waiter direction. We waited for 15 mins for menus, 10 mins for drinks. While the cocktails were good that is all I enjoyed. $50 for (1) mediocre fish sandwich, (3) BBQ oysters (gross) and (1) margarita! Service is slow and food is not restaurant quality. Answer me this, Why does you name state "Seafood" when there are three seafood items? Honestly I really wanted to complain and not pay a penny but, I just won't go back ever. read more

Excellent service and food. Fish picatta was best that I've had. Flaky crust and fish so tender and flavorful and served on a bed of delicious green beans. Pizza with herbed ricotta and prosciutto had great flavor and great crust. Stecca baguette from cute little market in the back $2 .... great deal. I also liked the dark chocolate hazelnut cookies ... not too sweet and great texture. Lovely pickled veggies in jars sold at market there and various yummy items. Patio seating out front and they serve food in boxes . They add 15 percent. read more

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Delicious, and stay for gelato after, its very, very good. Wish i had pictures but we were too happy enjoying our food. read more

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Nestled in the heart of downtown Carpinteria, Little Dom's seems like a very well run operation with particularly diligent attention paid to COVID precautions (hand sanitizer everywhere, cleaned and labeled pens for takeout, etc.) and welcoming layout of very well-spaced outdoor dining tables. That said, our feelings about the food were a mixed bag. The tonnarelli cacio e pepe had great flavors from the black pepper, yet it was oddly bland especially when compared to the iterations that my wife and I had in Rome. Similarly, the squid ink mafaldine's flavors came almost entirely from its red chili flakes and neither of us could discern any uni butter that it's supposed to have per the menu description. Both pastas were cooked to a fine al dente, yet the portions were awfully small for the price. Moving onto the pizzas, our margherita was quite a letdown. The quality of the tomato sauce and mozzarella was evident, however the crust's thinness and the overcooking made for a cracker-like consistency. If this was meant to be a Neapolitan-style pie, they unfortunately missed the mark. Suffice it to say, my wife and I were left still quite hungry after nearly $60 of food. Hopefully this place will dial things in in the coming weeks and months. read more

This place sure did check all the boxes! Dinner served on a 900 degree plate. CHECK 3rd degree burns on your lips, tongue, roof of mouth and esophagus. CHECK Plating melting the table top. CHECK Being forced to eat slower than Uncle Matt. CHECK I assume the chicken parm is something to write home about, it did smell delicious, but my taste buds were seared slightly past well done after the first through third bite (30 minutes later) so I'll have to come back for round two after my esophagus transplant is completed. This is the liveliest spot in sleepy little Carp with a great atmosphere and bar! Very fun spot and we look forward to coming back! read more

Horrible service. Plan and simple! Would not recommend it to anyone. 25 minutes to even get a drink. Artichoke was plain and had no flavor or sauce of any kind. read more

This place is a bit like Trader Joe's in that it takes that second visit to get it. Then once you do, you never go elsewhere. So is it seafood, Italian or tapas? My advice is YOU pick one of the three lanes and flow with it. Are you in the mood for Italian. Ok, Start with some brilliant rice balls. Next get the Caprese salad (a creamy mozzarella cheese, basil and ripe tomatoes with olive oil) and a simple by design arugula salad. (Lemon, arugula and parmigiana... take on all 3 flavors together. Add a pinch of sea salt flakes and enjoy the simple elegance of it all) Next choose a pizza for the table to share and a pasta dish. Amazing. I'll add another lane soon. But if you didn't get it the first time but are still intrigued. Go. Again. Now. read more

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Being a local in Carpinteria, you know what is good business and what is not. When you are being overcharged intentionally, well this is just plain unacceptable. After work I dropped by for a bite to eat and sat at the bar knowing they have a happy hour. I ordered food and a glass of the house wine. When the bill came, the charge for a glass of house wine was $17...WTF? I asked a nearby waitress what the cost for house wine was and she said $9. mmm I will never go back as this was my second time there and I wasn't happy with the quality of the food the first time. This shows me that they not only don't care, they continue to rip off the patron read more

Came here for a big anniversary. Everyone seems to love it in LA so I thought we'd try this location in sleepy Carpinteria. It's charming here. The inside is classic and old looking with a great bar and nice leather booths. Very cozy, very cool. We started with the grilled artichoke... it was pretty solid. The crispy potatoes were insane. So far so good! But the chicken parm was flavorless... the fish piccata... tres mediocre. I thought a place as storied as Little Dom's would have an insane chicken parm, but alas, no. Damn! We wanted it to be great so we could come every time we were in Santa Barbara. Unfortunately, this won't be happening! read more

This place was incredible, the food was exquisite. It was not what we expected. We had the fish sandwich, it was one of a kind! It was delicious!! I didn't take pictures of it it was too good to stop. read more

Little Dom's Seafood - BLT so good!! - Pizza Near Me - Carpinteria, California

Romantic night at the new Little Dom's seafood in Carpinteria. Little Dom's has been a long time staple in Los Feliz. So glad they came here!! Fun outdoor seating, just a short stroll to the beach. We enjoyed Wood Oven Roasted Fish (Salmon), rice balls, wood oven Roasted carrots with fennel pollen Yogurt Carrots. Also had grilled artichoke. For drinks we had a Swedish Scooter with Aquavit and a New World Brandy Old-Fashion. Leave room for dessert, it's worth it!!!! read more

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After some beach time and a stroll through the farmer's market we ended up at Doms. It was 3pm and place was pretty empty and staff was preparing for dinner. We ordered off the happy hour menu. I had an old fashioned and wife had a rum drink. Both were tasty with a generous pour. We shared rice balls, meatballs, and a pizza. All were delicious. We ordered and split the fish picata. Halibut came out perfectly cooked and seasoned with asparagus. We split the lemon dessert which was tasty. Service was excellent. We didn't get her name, she is a blonde gal, about 30 years old. Very friendly and informative. We will definitely be back! read more

The oven roasted potatoes are god tier: crispy, piping hot, and well seasoned. Worth a trip on their own.

First time in, last night, got a wonderful marble top booth and had excellent service. Food was delicious not overly fussy, a little pricey but I felt like I got what we paid for. They care very much about what food and drink they're putting on the table and are there to serve the customer. I really appreciated the vibe in the tastiness of the food. We ordered a half dozen of Kumamoto oysters, the creole boiled shrimp - basically shrimp cocktail with a little bit of a kick - The halibut piccata with asparagus which was mild but very delicious I could've used a little more lemon myself but it was great, then we got a meatball burger with provolone and pickled green tomatoes which we split, and a Caprese salad that was divine. Highly recommend! The renovation is strikingly awesome. The booths in the front bar are as nice as any I've ever enjoyed! read more

Little Dom's Seafood - Caprese salad lovingly prepared, and tasty!! Barata cheese... OMG - Pizza Near Me - Carpinteria, California

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Ordered delivery to our hotel. The fish and chips was incredible, the margarita pizza was surprisingly thin but packed with flavor and delicious, olive oil cake was perfection, brownie was amazing. So good!! really expensive but worth it! I haven't had a meal this good eating out in years read more

Was passing by Carpinteria on a Sunday and decided to have some lunch at Little Dom's based on a quick search on Yelp. It's small and intimate, and they offer both inside and outside seating. We chose inside since it was a bit too hot for us to stay out that day. For my libation, I decided on the Mermaid since the waitress mentioned that it's one of their famous drinks. I ordered it and it reminded me of Aperol Spritz. Tasted almost the same. For food, my husband had the Fish sandwich (burger) which he loved, and I had the Cacio e Pepe. The pasta didn't come with any protein so I asked if I could add some shrimp to it which the waitress confirmed I could. But when it came out, I got the pasta dish with no shrimp on it. They said that it actually comes on the side and it's just boiled shrimp. I mentioned that I thought it would be cooked together with the pasta, which they then stated and they don't do any customizations like that, it will always come on the side. They didn't offer to put it together for me, I would just have to get it as a side and put it on the pasta dish myself. So that was disappointing. Would've been nice if they mentioned that while I was ordering. So that was my minus star for this review. I mean, a simple addition to protein is not much of a customization, I really wasn't asking for much. But other than that, the pasta was good and cooked well. All in all, it's a nice Italian restaurant, nothing to rave about in my opinion, but maybe the choices are quite limited in Carpinteria so perhaps it's as good as you can get there. read more

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This is not the kind of a place I would come back to. I was so excited to because their Sunday's special is ccioppino... my ultimate favorite Italian dish, however, I like it with a little spaghetti in it.... When I ordered it I asked the waitress to ask chef to add the pasta... he refused! I should have walked out at that time! Who is paying the check? We had to order a side of spaghetti and meat balls on the side which was ordinary! My ccioppino had a crab claw, 3 shrimp and a massive amount of tamato sauce! I did complain about it and they took it off the bill... I feel bad for this review but they should have taken care of me as I requested it from the start and not when I'm about to walk out read more

The food was absolutely amazing. Had it a few days ago and still talking about those smashed potatoes. We also got fish and chips and the fried oyster sandwich which was so freakin bomb ! Right next to the beach and the vibe overall was great (: read more

Saturday was extremely busy. After our order was put in we waited over an hour for the food to be served. We had to leave as we had an appointment and couldn't delay any longer We do appreciate that the manager comped our meal and gave us a gift certificate. Thank you. We took the meal with us but when we got home, we did not care for it at all. The fish was inedible and I couldn't believe the chips .... they were just little potatoes read more

Big fan of this cozy beach town spot Their house made pastas are wildly delicious. The cacio e pepe and spaghetti and meatballs specifically BUT the menu as a whole is pretty solid. I always get a house made gelato at the end too and it never disappoints. Great staff, great food and great drinks read more

Very accommodating and friendly staff. Food was mediocre and expensive . Had linguini and clams , fairly tasteless and dry.Outside needs a scrub and placemats on the table at the least. Tables a bit long in the tooth. read more

10/10 food, ambiance, and drinks. We shared oysters, bread, grilled artichoke, grilled carrots and fish sandwich. Loved everything! Karina was an awesome server. We walked here from our campsite while on a trip up the coast, this was the best restaurants we visited read more

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So nice to have a date night spot to go to in Carpinteria. I'm a fan of the original Little Dom's in LA, so naturally I was excited to have one locally. The rice balls are a delicious starter option. I also thought their green salad was very fresh. I'm a sucker for spaghetti and meatballs. I'll have to come back to try more! If you're a local, we love the Tuesday night prefix dinners. Gives a lot of variety and we love trying new things. The design of this restaurant is amazing as well from the bar to the back seating area. There's also a to go option in the back which is fun. I've really been wanting to try their brunch too! read more

This place is basically an average restaurant charging way-above-average prices, but without the flavor to justify it. The menu was surprisingly small (not a bad thing per se), but every item was heavily overpriced. Example: you can get a half dozen oysters at a price that you usually see for a full dozen oysters at most seafood places. The flavor of most of the items was ok - a lot of raw fish appetizers that were I guess trying to straddle the line between sashimi and some sort of European style? The pastas were hit or miss - spaghetti and meatball actually tasted great, but the squid ink pasta had not much flavor to it. Even the drinks left something to be desired - we ordered the special Negroni and the glass came half full. read more

Only decent at best. Over priced, no big deal. A tad disappointed. The fresh oysters were ridiculously small and were on an ice display. When they're so tiny, don't display them. Fish was dry and potion small. The only redeeming food item was their fried potatoes. Not enough to get us back again. Being in the food industry for over 35 years so we're discerning foodies. read more

Delicious! Delicious! Delicious! We are regular customers at Little Dom's in Los Feliz, We saw that this just opened up with a seafood twist, love it! Food we ate: Smoked salmon with Burrata & crispy bread......try that! Really good. Spaghetti and meatball: a favorite...safe, always good, great for picky eater... Wood Roasted line caught Salmon with wild rice and dark greens- so good, I didn't even leave any trace of it on my plate. Side of Potatoes with garlic and lemons.....good...but can be better.....needed to be crispier.... Great friendly service- please don't loose that. Due to Covid, we were seated outside, super fun, but a little chilly at night. read more

Little Dom's Seafood - Smoked salmon with burrata and crispy bread. - Pizza Near Me - Carpinteria, California

Excellent place in Carp, great bar and food to match. The Octopus special was excellent paired with a light red wine , you can't go wrong. Also, the chocolate olive oil cake was EXCELLENT, I paired it with a Cockburn port - it was like milk and cookies only better. When in Carpinteria, stop at Little Dom's read more

Little Dom's Seafood - Pizza Near Me - Carpinteria, California

This is my third visit to Little Doms, because lunch was so good. Not the case for breakfast. The waitress informed me that the coffee ended up on the floor, it happens, but the coffee she served upon saying that was room temperature. It must have been coffee from yesterday? No worries, she brought me a new cup when the next pot was finished brewing. Then after receiving my pancakes, the butter and syrup was ice cold and there were very few blueberries. Upon turning the cakes over, it was burnt. No second chances. read more

Little Dom's Seafood - Ice cold butter and cold syrup - Pizza Near Me - Carpinteria, California

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