Cool spot to hangout. Truffle fries SMACK. Nook burger mid though. Fast service which is always nice.

My wife and I were in Carpinteria and took a bus trip up to Santa Barbara. The Nook is located next to one of the best beer bars we visited in Santa Barbara. They have a pretty extensive menu and I ordered the Rockfish tacos. They were $15 and took quite awhile after we ordered them to come out. I sipped on a Pliney the Elder outside on a nice patio and three tacos came out after our cool buzzer thing went off announcing that they were ready. The tacos were pretty small, but the were tasty enough. A nice sauce on top, but after having fish tacos for $5 a piece in Carpinteria at Teddy's by the Sea, I was a little let down. I think if I came back, the burgers looked really good, and I would try one of those. They also only use one tortilla per street taco, I thought it could have used another. Not bad at all, but just nothing special, like I was expecting. read more

My cycling club did a 100 mile ride from Glendale to Santa Barbara. After the ride we needed burgers and beers like nobody's business. I found this place on yelp and it looked good. It as better than I could have hoped! The burgers were perfectly cooked. The different burgers available were complex with out being TOO fussy. The truffle fries were outstanding. I would go back without hesitation; just an absolutely top shelf burger. If I had one issue, it was that the menu was difficult to read for me. I remember it as being white on black, on a chalkboard, all the words crammed in, and I think all caps. Basically, it was a challenge to take in everything, so I just chose the burger named after the restaurant (which was fantastic). Also, they had tots, which I would have preferred to fries, but I never saw them on the menu. A small bother for an otherwise awesome meal. read more

I got the pork belly quesadilla, and I would highly recommend it. It came with just the right portion, and the meat was perfectly flavored. Each piece is the perfect size to finish in two bites so that it won't fall apart as you devour it. There are some seatings both inside and outside, and there is a parking lot at the end of the street that lets you park for free. read more

Nook - Pork Belly Quesadilla - Bars Near Me - Santa Barbara, California

I consider myself a turkey burger connoisseur. Let me tell you that this was the best turkey burger I have ever had! It's packed full of flavor. I'll be dreaming about it until the next time I can make it back to SB. Sadly, I dove right into it and did not get a picture. read more

Sadly the worst pizza in Santa Barbara. Flavors and sauces tasted like gym socks. I had the pork pizza with pineapple and I ate it... but every bite I was seriously disappointed. Crust was so dense and flavors so unappetizing. So many great choices in town. This was unfortunately really bad. I hope they try it and change it. read more

My entire family left this place with smiles and full stomachs!! I ordered the llama burger and it did not disappoint. It had BBQ sauce, green chile stuffed with mozzarella cheese, grilled onion, and bacon. It was absolutely delicious and a good portion. The fries were a wedge type and they were also delicious. We also enjoyed the pretzel and cheese as our appetizer it was GIANT and worth the price. The ambience is amazing, with the outdoor indoor seating and the wonderful decorations and overall happy people read more

Nook - German Pretzel Lama Burger - Bars Near Me - Santa Barbara, California

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Large beer selection, good wine selection. The burgers were KILLER. Fries were great! Easily one of the best burgers I've had. Don't bother with the pretzel though. read more

Located in the Funk Zone next to the Lama Dog Tap Room where we were have a Beer break. I wanted food while we drank but, something light. After reviewing the menu, I looked over the Specials and chose the Halibut Ceviche Tostada. Not knowing the ordering process I was told you order and pay at the window and then you are given a buzzer that alerts you to pickup your food at the pickup window. LOL it's like a permanent food truck. As we were drinking our beers, we waited and waited, took a bit of time to the point I was going to check on our order and then the buzzer went off. The Ceviche was good, portion was small, and quit frankly was very over priced $18 with tax... again good, small and not worth the big price. read more

Nook - Halibut Ceviche Tostada - Bars Near Me - Santa Barbara, California

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We were able to come here during the pandemic and had a delicious meal paired with drinks from Lama Dog, Their outside patio is dog friendly and they have lots of gluten free options. I totally enjoyed my porkbelly quesadilla and my husband had the Lama Burger. The staff was super friendly and even gave our pups treats along with bowls of water. Next time we're in SB we'll be back for sure! read more

Nook - Lama Burger - Bars Near Me - Santa Barbara, California

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Great place. It's a kind of food window in between two breweries. So, you can order food, then decide which place to actually sit and eat (& drink). The lady at the counter could have been a little friendlier, but other than that, the food was good, prepared quickly, I would come here again without hesitation. A lot to choose from, to. Something for everyone. read more

Good vegan options. Excellent fries. Located near two good taprooms. Went two nights in a row. read more

Nook - Vegan burger with fries. - Bars Near Me - Santa Barbara, California

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I have followed Chef Amador ALL over SB during the last 7 years. His pedigree is awesome, and he just keeps trying new things!!! His current venue, The Nook, @ Lama Dog is a huge hit. And the new pizza oven is a great addition. He has a gift for food and anything on the menu is crave-worthy! The association with the GREAT brewery is 5 stars. Get yourself in there! It is happen in' in de Funk Zone!!! Dr. B read more

Just grabbed a few pizzas for the office crew from the owner Michael and they were absolutely killer - we had the Magic Mushroom which truly was a magical experience, I almost forgot what type of mushrooms I was actually eating. Really a topping filled pizza with goomba goodness. Also chowed down on the Pig Out which was filled with pepperoni on every millimeter. It has a hint of garlic which really brings the whole pizza together, imagine swimming in a pool of meats and sensation smells. Plenty of food, as three of us split two pizzas, one was so full he called it for the day and had to go home and nap. Thanks a ton Michael!! read more

Food was disgusting would HIGHLY recommend not eating here We ordered the lama burger, topa topa burger & the lobster Mac n cheese. Everything was bland, had absolutely no flavor & we did not want to take more than a couple bikes before trying to refund the food. Manager is a snot, she was rude & didn't want to compensate us only 50% even tho we had 1 bite taken out of each burger & a bite of mac n cheese. The manager also claimed to have no food returns within there 2 years of existence which is completely fake or they would have a 5 star & be a competitive food spot in Santa Barbara. Don't go here the beer is also luke warm The manager also stupidly said "if I ordered a mushroom pizza at a restaurant, and I didn't like mushrooms. It wouldn't be the restaurants fault" As stated to this individual that calls herself a manager I said the food was BLAND and didn't taste good. I ordered shit I like you goof read more

This place has really gone down hill since it was sold. Service is slow, and inattentive, it's almost as if we're bothering them by ordering. Everything is very laid back and "chill" now. Food took over an hour, and when I got my Topa burger the fries were cold and stale, burger was over cooked, the pork belly quesadilla tortillas tasted like they hadn't even been warmed at all. Well I'm glad I enjoyed some good food from there in the past but probably will only return to lama dog for the drinks! read more

Good food and drink. Sandwiches, sausages, fries, soup, etc. nice little outdoor area as well as large indoor space. Parking can be a challenge. read more

Food was delicious. See pictures for description of what we got and devoured. Service is cool, very laid back place if you drink it's definitely a chill spot to hang out. read more

Nook - Lama Burger with everything on it. Extremely delicious Burger - Bars Near Me - Santa Barbara, California

Nook is a food stand that's located inside Lama Dog in Santa Barbara. My family wanted to go for some beer and I was happy that they had food available at Nook since I don't drink beer. They have a huge German Pretzel that's bigger than the size of my face! It's $6 and comes with Beer Cheese and Beer Mustard Dip! It was pretty bomb and I'd recommend it! I want to learn how to make pretzels from scratch now! read more

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OMG! I died and did not go to heaven yet. This food was so crazy good, that I was so full and thought about ordering more. Try their Pork Belly quesadilla. It's huge. My hubby and shared, but I didn't want to. You've got to try their truffle fries. A lot of businesses offer truffle fries, but this was off the rails. Woohoo. I would definitely go there again. I'm dreaming about driving 2 hours again just to eat there. I'm so mad at myself for not taking pictures. read more

Always love this place. Friendly staff, great food and they have great beer to pair it with at Lama Dog. If you're vacationing in SB and looking for a good spot for some food and beer I highly recommend. read more

DO NOT GO HERE!!!!! The food has no flavor just bland, we tried return our uneaten food and they would only give my son back less than 50 percent back? What a disgrace for a restaurant to be this way, we eat out a lot spending over $1,000 a week and this place is the first to be like this, I will do everything in my power to have people shy away from this place, we are doing a big show up here (love island) and will make sure no one from our show goes here! The cooks did not season my burger, how do you cook a burger without seasoning it? Then tell people if they don't like the food you won't get all your money back? This makes me very upset that you cooked my food improperly and it's my fault o don't like it! Is this a mc Donald's where every item that comes out exactly the same? That's how she acted like it was my fault! Why not offer something else on their menu? Or re cook our food? They just don't care about customer service, while talking to the lady about a refund she gives people the wrong food which they have to bring back, now that food needs to be thrown away after leaving the counter to someone's table then brought back but no she just gives it to another person. Also the lobster Mac and cheese had absolutely no lobster and no flavor of lobster. She also tells me that no one ever brought back their food well there is a first to everything. read more

Just got into town on a road trip. Saw the reviews for The Nook and thought we would give it a try. First - the space is more of a co-op. The Nook is inside Lama Dog Tap Room. You won't find a way into the restaurant by looking for The Nook store front. Just walk in Lama Dog. The Lama dog has a few wines and beer on tap. They also have cans and bottles of beer and wine you can buy, and they charge a $2 cork fee. I ordered the Blackened Rockfish Tacos. I was unimpressed. The fish lacked texture and flavor. It was soft and bland. The salsa verde on top was very acidic and one note. Next time, I'll walk down the street and find something a bit more flavorful. read more

Nook - Blackened Rockfish Soft Tacos - Bars Near Me - Santa Barbara, California

My boyfriend gets chicken sandwiches everywhere, all the time. This one is his favorite! It's big, juicy, crunchy, & spicy. It is a little pricy, but he'd say it's worth it. Veggie burger was also good! Quick service and a nice addition to your beer at the neighboring breweries. read more

Located between two breweries, Nook has you covered for food. I've been there twice and both times got the fried chicken sandwich and it's always so good. The service is prompt and professional. I really like the small space and convenience to get a beer from Lama Dog or Topa Topa. read more

Word to the wise inspect your food before you take that first bite! It wasn't until my last piece that I noticed hair in my food. When I brought it to Shantee's attention who was the cashier her response was "So you don't want to finish that last piece?" I really didn't appreciate that she was trying to be funny with me especially when I just paid $14 for my food! I told her would you eat it with that piece of hair? I just wanted to bring it to their attention so the cooks would know. I really hope management reads this because that was not how my complaint should have been handled! Despite that one mishap I will say that the food here is pretty good and I have yet to have a bad meal. Prices range from $12 and up but the quality of food is flavorful and the burgers are really good! I've had the Lama Dog Burger which comes with, cheese stuffed Anaheim chile, brown sugar candied bacon, romaine, tomato, and "special" house sauce, served on a brioche bun ($14). The Duck Foie Gras Burger ($18) is also a must try! I never thought I'd like such a thing as duck but this burger is sweet and savory served with a fig port wine marmalade, manchego cheese, and pear. The pork belly quesadilla is what I ordered on my latest visit and found the dreaded piece of hair! Aside from that this quesadilla is packed with delicious pork belly that melts in your mouth. Pair that with a side of their parmesan truffle fries and you have a great snack to munch on while sipping on some beer or wine from Lama Dog. Overall The Nook is a place to check out if you're spending a day in the Drunk Zone oops! I mean Funk Zone and have the drunchies! This isn't a fast food joint and you will not find a full meal under $10 here so come prepared to spend some dough. read more

Nook - Parmesan truffle fries $7 - Bars Near Me - Santa Barbara, California

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The fries were *so* perfectly seasoned!! We love that the nook serves the tap rooms on either side. Fav dish was the lobster Mac and cheese.

I love topa topa and llama so much, when I moved here a few years ago I was stoked that the food was actually good as well! Was my go to spot to bring friends and family visiting. But my husband and I have both had food poisoning after eating here on separate occasions (seafood burger, fish tacos) It's truly such a bummer because the food used to be so good and I now feel like I have to eat before I go to topa/llama. I'm so sorry to post this but I feel like someone needs to know! read more

The Nook looks like a former warehouse that's been touched up by art majors from the Brooklyn school of hipster cafes. I think it's pretty neat; there's a small booth within the Lama Dog, which is pretty much a dog cafe and allows dog owners to bring in their dogs. I came in at 4pm and there was no wait. Service was fast and I got my order done in about 10 minutes which is what I expect from a fresh burger. I got a Nook Burger with 1/2 Original and 1/2 Truffle Fries, which ended up being around $17 with tax and tip. Now while that's quite high for just a lunch and doesn't include a drink, the quality makes up for the price. The burger is very large and moist, made with Angus beef and a glazed brioche bun. I ordered medium rare for the tenderness, and they did well on this. They said they don't do half and half fries, but the cashier was more than willing to throw in the garlic truffle fries for me to taste, and I'm glad I did. The original fries were great, and I'm glad I got only about 1/4 to 1/3 truffle fries because those taste like there's a lot of sodium, but that's okay because mixing them with the originals toned down the sodium taste. Either way the fries were great. I'll have to try out their beers later in another time with the Lama Dog, but at the price point that's set at the Nook I think I'm good for now. read more

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Want a delicious and juicy burger? The Nook has it. I wouldn't say this is the best burger in the California, but it definitelly is one of the best in Santa Barbara. They have so many kinds- even a seafood burger. This place has burgers for all palates- which is definitely great! I ordered the Lama and Nook burger, the top two on the menu. Both were delicious and the ingredients were good! These are not cheap burgers because they definitely use better ingredients. I think this js why these burgers taste so delicious. Make sure to upgrade for truffle fries. They are worth it. The reason I gave them 4 stars was because my regular fries weren't hot like my truffle fries. Location: Seating is shared with a beer place, so it is a bar setting. Place is clean, medium amount of places to sit even when busy. Looking for free parking down then street. read more

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Great atmosphere, food and beer. The fried chicken sandwich and lobster Mac and Cheese are Yum! read more

Nook - Spicy Fried Chicken Sandwich - Bars Near Me - Santa Barbara, California

Amazing Burgers! This is a Hidden gem located in Santa Barbara's Funk Zone. I always order the Lama Burger. And I Never leave this place unsatisfied! The meat is juicy. The Truffle Fries are crispy and cooked to perfection. Highly recommended. read more

Nook - The Lama Burger w/ a side of Truffle Fries and a craft Dr Pepper. - Bars Near Me - Santa Barbara, California

Okay so I realized I posted a good review about the fried chicken sandwhich on lama dog but I meant to post here! I am obsessed with fried chicken. I'm not mad about it. And you know what I LOVE? The spicy fried chicken sandwich here with the fries! Talk about AMAZING. You know something is delicious when you order the same thing everytime and refuse to try anything else. I've tried a lot of fried chicken sandwiches in SB but this ones my favorite and my go to. It's on the pricier side- which is the only reason why I gave 4 stars and not 5- because I definitely think it should cost less- but it is very delicious!! Workers are kind and they will do to go orders. Go grab a bite! I'll be back soon read more

My experience at The Nook was surprisingly quick and short lived but here's what I got from it. They have incredibly fast service for paying and receiving your order. The food is mildly expensive but definitely worth it in value of taste, texture, and freshness. And they have a wide variety of exclusive items on the menu; really something for everyone (including GF & V options)! I ordered the ever-so-famous house pretzel with mustard & my friend got the vegan tostada polenta veggie patty. My pretzel was warm, fresh, and perfectly salted. Her dish was incredible & while very naturally healthy tasted like a real treat! I will be back for that lobster mac 'n' cheese, and more! read more

Nook - Llama Dog beer #16 & Nook pretzel w/ mustard - Bars Near Me - Santa Barbara, California

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The Nook is located inside the Lama Dog Taproom which is nice if your going to Lama Dog or Topa Topa. This place is amazing! The food is delicious, the service is great, and the menu has lots to choose from! They even have gluten free and vegan choices which is super nice. This is one of the places I can go with all my friends since there is something for everyone! You order up at the window and they give you a buzzer that you bring to your table. You can order food and sit on either The Lama Dog or Topa Topa side. When your food is ready If you come here on a Friday or Saturday night it might be hard to find a table since this is a bar as well! I would recommend telling a friend to grab a table and have one of you order so have you a place to sit. I've had their salmon salad, burgers, truffle fries, the pork belly quesadilla lobster mac and cheese, and more! Everytime I come here the food is always delicious! The fish is fresh, my burgers are cooked just perfect at medium, and the truffle fries are cooked to a crisp which is the way I love my fries! This recent time I came here I got the special which was the Ahi Burger. It was delicious!! The Ahi was seared on both side to perfection. It had a really yummy crunchy but sweet slaw on it which totally made the burger perfect. I hope they add this to their regular menu so I can start ordering it all the time. I ordered this burger with truffle fries which are always the best! They were cooked to a crisp which is the way I love them! My friend ordered the vegan tostada with the polenta veggie patty which was delicious as well! The polenta was so tasty and crispy which really made the dish. The tostada was flat which I thought was interesting but was yummy. Overall I love the food and the atmosphere at The Nook! I will be back here again soon to try one of their famous flatbreads or huge pretzels that they have! :) read more

Nook - Ahi Burger - Bars Near Me - Santa Barbara, California

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I asbo love this place! But it is pricey. Super clever placement just inside Lama Dog. The menu items are excellent: burgers, lobster mac, pork belly quesadillas, this & that. I was fortunate to have attended an event where i tasted everything they offer and all of it was delicious! So good that i ate things that arent exactly in my repertoire! Only knocked a star bc the food can be inconsistent. Came back once for the flat iron steak sandwich i fell so deeply in love with but that time it was chewy and a poor cut. Another time I tried the Lama burger. OMG. Im not a burger person and Ive only had one other burger that blew my mind like this (in AZ). Carmelized onions. A giant cheesy green pepper of some variety. And just some perfectly cooked insane deliciousness. Pricey but damn it was worth it & i cant wait to get it again. (UPDATE: I got it again!) Their lobster mac is fantastic also! read more

Nook - LAMA BURGER. 2nd best burger Iv ever had. Bam! - Bars Near Me - Santa Barbara, California

Went here specifically to try their burgers as I have been trying to find a great burger in town. I've been almost everywhere and nothing even comes close to what these guys put out. Presentation, flavor, everything stood out. I got the lama burger and was really impressed. The stuffed peppers really make it delicious, and the bacon is nice smoky thick cut pieces. When I bit into the burger it was incredibly juicy. Other places charge nearly the same price and just don't put out a juicy burger. Hands down best burger in town. I'm really happy I found this place. The lady at the order window was super nice too! I want to come back and try their 19.2% imperial stout, but I don't know if that's lama dog or nook (I think it's lama dog). Burger was well worth the price. I can't wait to come back! read more

Nook - Lama burger, so delicious! - Bars Near Me - Santa Barbara, California

Amazing place clean and everyone wearing mask Try all their drinks Dog friendly as well read more

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Located inside Lama Dog and Topa Topa taproom, this vibrant little shipping-container-turned-kitchen dishes out unique and exemplary dishes. Order from one window and the food comes out the next. Everything on the detailed-oriented menu does not disappoint. My personal favorite is the pork belly quesadilla. Pairs perfectly well with most beers pouring out at either adjacent taproom. Check this place out and grab a beer. Cheers mates. read more

Located inside the awesome Lama Dog Tap Room. Great menu. It's small but just right. Mostly entrees (the only side I recall seeing were the truffle fries) but they are fantastic and there's something for everyone (including fish and vegan options). I had the seafood burger and it was pretty tasty and super filling. The truffle fries were really good too. Great atmosphere inside Lama Dog. Grab one of their delicious beers and you're all set. read more