Yelpers didn't disappoint at all, this is a lovely beach grill. It was convenient for us because it was close to where we were staying for a few days to visit my husband's family. They are handling covid protocols great and the staff is really friendly and helpful. A little pricey compared to the portion sizes of items, but the food was good. We had the crab cake sandwich and grilled fish tacos. We loved their mango and piña colada smoothies. read more

Padaro Beach Grill - American Near Me - Carpinteria, California

We love coming to this place. Excellent food, good selection of beers, and friendly service every time we come. We love the nachos, burgers, sweet potato fries, and onion rings. It is kid-friendly and has a large and lovely outdoor area. read more

We typically like this place but it seems to be poorly managed now. Tonight we we took friends to eat and watch the sunset from the "Adult Only" patio. There were two families with seven children in the adult area, running around, jumping on the tables and screaming. We let the staff know and they wouldn't do anything. We also asked if the fire pit could be turned on and they said yes, but wouldn't turn it on after two requests (probably because of all the kids up there). Too bad. We try to support this place at least once a week but two bad experiences now and we might have to start considering elsewhere. Hope they will start managing it better. No complaints about the food. read more

This is the places for some fast seafood in the area. They use red snapper for their tacos and fish and chips which makes sense since it's the local white fish. Here's is a hint: if you're menu says cod or halibut and your in Socal, you're at the wrong place! The grilled fish tacos were good but the fish and chips stole the show! Great tartar sauce and the salsa for the chips was yummy. We will be coming back to here our next visit! read more

Padaro Beach Grill - Red snapper and chips and red snapper tacos - American Near Me - Carpinteria, California

Take the time to stop here for lunch! Parking can be dicey but fight for the right to eat at Padaro Beach Grill, our new stop coming up or down the coast passing Carpenteria! Where else can you get amazing fish tacos, so huge they take a fork and sit outside in a "park like" setting with the beautiful ocean in view. Great place for families with children as there's a giant sand area with toys and an elevated picnic area for adults only. Food is good here, That take the time to check it out! read more

This is such a great place to spend the day! It is more like a park in a restaurant, so much sitting everywhere, and places for the kids to play. I've use, their community and stable tables as well as high tops and a large sand pit with toys for the kids to play in. Plenty of easy parking, the prices are very fordable, especially for being by the beach. Our burgers and salads were absolutely delicious, the tater tot's very tasty too. The fish and chips was fantastic, I would order that again.Service is wonderful, food was made to order quickly. Highly recommend it if you were passing through the area! read more

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This is just simple, trust the high ratings. You just can't beat their quality of food, the taste and the lovely location. Shout out to the employees, they were nice and belted out the food fast. So much to choose from, even you silly picky eaters will find something here that you will come back for! Who needs Hawaii when this place exsists! Blows Maui out of the ocean. read more

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A gem right on the beach. Normally there are plenty of tables and a small grassy area to eat but they're only doing takeout right now. Tri-tip fries were hot and crispy! Steak had just the right seasoning and was very tender. Kids loved the chicken nuggets. Perfect portion for them. Burger was juicy, covered in fresh veggies sandwiched between a soft brioche bun. They have the best tuna melt, hands down. Large portions for a great price. Tap and pay, easy parking, safety procedures in place, clean customer bathrooms. Different size drinks would be a plus. Overall, we'll be back! Hard to get pics when you devour the food without thinking! Give 'em a shot! read more

I thought the quality of the food was average and the location was excellent. You can order ahead online or just wait in a short line if you are already there. There is ample outdoor seating and widely spaced tables. I appreciate that they gave plenty of tartar sauce and ketchup. Wait for the food was about 15-20minutes. read more

Padaro Beach Grill - American Near Me - Carpinteria, California

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We didn't eat here, but the drinks were good and came out quickly, given how busy it was. It was a nice jumping-off point to get to the beach. Plenty of seating. read more

Excellent!!! Trip tip sandwich, padero Burger, and clam chowder!!! Did not disappoint one bit! read more

Padaro Beach Grill - Padaro Burger - American Near Me - Carpinteria, California

Fabulous lettuce wrapped burger!! Juicy meat cooked perfectly. Bacon was crisp and thick. Avocado delicious. The mango margarita kicked my buns!!! Fabulous read more

Padaro Beach Grill - Mango margarita - American Near Me - Carpinteria, California

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Something has changed. Really bland food recently. Counter people seem like they'd rather be somewhere else.

My friend and I love seafood ! We love fish tacos, especially when you are near the beach ! When I saw my food. I was like that looks good . But no it was Delicious! Wish the tortilla was heated just a bit more but regardless it was good! Also had a side of Calamari that didn't even lasted for the picture haha ! One taco is even gone because I got two and honestly should have got more! Next time I go ! I'm ordering 4 and not 2! Thank you for the delicious meal !! read more

Padaro Beach Grill - Grill Fish Tacos, Draft Beer - American Near Me - Carpinteria, California

This place is nice to have a great sandwich in the evening and also catch the sunset with a great view read more

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Ambiance is everything here! Lots of tropical, tree-shaded outdoor seating, chill music playing-- if you want to feel like you're REALLY on vacation, this is your spot! This is a family-friendly venue, with lots of space for kids to run around and a sand pit to play in. If you'd rather not have kids running past your table on their way to their next adventure, there is an "adults only" section. Not only was the ambiance wonderful, the food was scrumptious! I was impressed by their vegan menu, with roughly 5 items included. I was a fan of their crab cake sandwich. It had great flavor, and the horseradish gave it a nice kick. We will definitely be stopping by here again the next time we are in Santa Barbara. read more

I would LOVE to give a good review. I do like this place. The burgers are great. But today I tried Shrimp Tacos. Couldn't pick them up to eat, which is a totally forgivable offense. From the bottom up: shrimp was salty, cabbage was far too plentiful, salsa was not salsa- just chopped tomatoes, aioli was not aioli- just sour cream. I would say it was completely flavorless and tasted like salty cabbage . Sadly, I'm still hungry. Next time it's a Prime Burger for me. PS- there was also a hair in it... which I didn't see until I was done (didn't eat it all) read more

Padaro Beach Grill - Shrimp Tacos - American Near Me - Carpinteria, California

Probably one of the best vegan cheese burgers I've ever had. The fries were pretty standard and ice tea was delicious. Beautiful beach scenery. I'll definitely be back. UPDATE: I've been back a number of times and even brought the family here. I want to update my review of the Vegan Cheeseburger. I'm not vegan, but the Mrs. is. I've had it enough times now, I'm quite certain this is one of the best cheeseburgers I've ever had; vegan or not! read more

Padaro Beach Grill - Vegan cheeseburger with vegan mayo. - American Near Me - Carpinteria, California

Found it accidentally and had a great time ... the kids played in the sand pit right next to us and we enjoyed the atmosphere... it's all outdoors with open and private areas ... ok the Amtrak passing by was sudden and scary but it's ok still great place... the food is good too to boot... and the staff works pretty fast so don't be afraid of the line... however, please keep that bathroom clean it's a bit disgusting... read more

Food is so delicious (: they had a wide variety on the menu. I had shrimp tacos and fish tacos. Each order came with two tacos and chips with salsa. The salsa was quite spicy. Parking: Very limited in front of the restaurant. There is also parking on the sides of the street across the restaurant. Placing order: Call 805.566.9800 to place takeout order. You can also place an order on yelp via grub hub. Picking up Order: The staff will call out the order numbers and bring them out to you! read more

Careful, they'll charge you for asking to leave something OFF. Next time, if there is a next time (doubtful), I'll leave it on and throw it away. So much for trying to not be wasteful. read more

Padaro Beach Grill - Receipt showing 75cent charge for leaving Gorgonzola OFF of my salad - American Near Me - Carpinteria, California

Love it!!! Will come back! Great food-great outdoor patio. Even a sand area for the kids. Right by the beach.

Such a cute place to sit outside with an ocean view in Carpinteria. They have a little sand area outside where children can play ( family friendly). You order your food first and then sit. The food is tasty! I got the chicken burger which was tasty. The fish and chips are average according to my husband. Overall a place I would definitely visit again to try more items. Just a heads up! The parking is very limited so that can be a challenge. read more

Great service and awesome job keeping up with COVID-19 regulations! There were hand sanitizers at the cashier counter and outdoor seating was spaced out more than 6 feet. The restaurant is right off the 101 freeway with lots of parking, just be sure to read the parking signs or you'll get towed. The grilled fish tacos are really good! Fish tasted fresh, though could have used more seasoning. The chips and salsa were tasty too. My boyfriend had the vegan chick'n sandwich in sourdough and he loved it. Overall great experience at Padaro! read more

Padaro Beach Grill - Grilled fish tacos and vegan Chik'n sandwich in the back - American Near Me - Carpinteria, California

The reason we chose this place to meet up w family was so we could take advantage of the outdoor seating área. It was spacious just like the photos we saw online. We got there about 1/2 hour after they opened, perfect timing. The line got pretty long real fast. We all enjoyed our meals, I was especially happy w my Baja tacos, crunch fried batter w tender red snapper. We had chili cheese fries, a Padaro burger ... next time we will add second patty. It's simple fast food w a nice atmosphere. The order of nachos w tri tip were good but skimpy on the meat. We will definitively come again when we're in town. What a quaint Lil beach town. read more

Padaro Beach Grill - Burger - American Near Me - Carpinteria, California

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Great spot on the beach for burgers! Order at the counter and take your food out back where they have a lovely space with picnic tables overlooking the water. The burgers were tasty and reasonably priced. Just an overall great spot for lunch or dinner. They even have some vegan and veggie options. read more

The setting and vibe of this place is as spectacular as the food. You order at the front counter, then sit wherever you like outside in the ample and spacious grounds. There's a couple tables inside, but you didn't come here to not get those beach feels, so get outside and pick a table! Sun, shade, trees, out in the open, sand, grass - lots of options. Great for families and large groups, and there is a small Adult section if you're not into families or large groups. :) Ocean views are a bit obscured, but you can still hear and feel it even if you can't see it. We went on Mother's Day for lunch, and yes, the line was out the door and down the street, but it was worth the wait. And, surprisingly, our food came super quickly despite the massive crowds. My recs: Strawberry jalapeño margarita Fish and chips Country club sandwich Next time we're gonna try their burgers. And next time can't come soon enough! read more

Wow, I am so impressed with this place. The Mr. discovered it a few weeks ago when he was working in the area and found it via Yelp. He told me that he had one of the best vegan cheeseburgers he's ever eaten. Fast forward to a couple of nights ago we decided to make the drive out and go for dinner. Sure enough, I ordered the vegan cheeseburger as did he. We also got tater tot's, fries, and I got the vegan ice cream sandwich. The vegan cheese burger was so good! I agree with the Mr. in that this is definitely one of the best tasting the vegan cheese burgers I have ever had. The patty was thick and so flavorful, the caramelized onions were smoky and perfect. The bun held together well and was mild enough in flavor so as not to take away from the yummy taste of the burger itself. Also, this place is decorated and laid out so cool! There's an area for kids and dogs, as well as an adults only area. We chose to sit in the adults only area, which I really appreciated that there weren't little children running around. I love kids, but I don't always enjoy dining in the presence of them. This is right on the beach so you've got a beautiful view. There are plenty of picnic tables and even a nice big fire pit you can sit by. They have a regular menu and then a vegan menu. I'm looking forward to going back, I already have my eyes on the nachos for next time ! read more

Padaro Beach Grill - Vegan menu :) - American Near Me - Carpinteria, California

LOVE LOVE LOVE THIS PLACE! Food is fresh and good quality, with great indoor and outdoor seating. Prices are a little high, but you get what you pay for, good quality. Weekends are crazy busy but it's a great place for a group of people and kids can run all around the outside grassy area. Atmosphere is awesome. read more

We love Padaro Beach Grill. Their menu is broad and always tasty. Some of our favorites are the Beach Club and the onion rings. I've never been here when there wasn't a line to order, but it moves quickly and the turn around time for food is fast as well. The only reason I can't give 5 stars is because they don't allow dogs. Even though all of their seating is outside, there are no dogs allowed. I'm sure some people will love that but it's not ideal when you're spending the day at the beach and then the dog has to sit in the car while you grab your burger. It's also a guaranteed celebrity sighting spot. Many celebrities live along Padaro Lane and they love this place. We'll continue to visit and hope that some day our Tanky can come join us at our picnic table. read more

This place reminds me of being in Hawaii with the outdoor seating and palms. The food I think is a 3.5 but the outdoor ambiance is awesome. You can enjoy sone lunch here and go enjoy the beach afterwards. read more

Great ambience, service was equally good and food was delicious! Nice place to gather with friends!

I had the fish tacos. The fish itself was not seasoned: not even salt and pepper. The aoli sauce was tasteless. I tried my daughter's fish and chips. The only seasoning on the fish was in the batter. With that said, there are other aspects of the experience that are positive and they are fair to mention. The fish was fresh and well cooked. The fries were well seasoned and my tortilla chips were crispy and light. Also, we only had the fish tacos and the fish and chips. I did take my leftovers home, seasoned and ate. Here are positive points for the restaurant outside of our order: Quick line, outdoor and indoor seating, clean kitchen, a myriad of eating options: vegan menu, several fish specialties, salads, kids meals, burgers, sandwiches, sides, and desserts. For drinking options include soft drinks, draft beers, canned beers, wine by glass or bottle. Sat & Sun specials - Mimosa buy one and get the second one half off There is also an Adults Only area outside and the locale is by the beach! So, as you can see, those might be good reasons to check Padaro out. Prices are reasonable and comparable to dinner prices for food items. "charge tip" - or "service charge"- on pay stub is the tip that you gave if you used the credit card I am glad that I checked it out. I am just not sure that I would make a trip specifically to eat there again. read more

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Absolutely wonderful! The food is fantastic. I had a Grilled chicken sandwich and chili cheese fries! The grilled chicken sandwich was made to perfection the toasted bread was to die for & the chicken cooked perfect it was juicy and flavorful. The chili cheese fries were so cheesy and loaded with chili they were delicious! The best location to have lunch or dinner it is amazing. The train passing by the beach, the waves crashing on the sand. Beautiful and delicious! read more

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Love this place! Amazing food and portions, great picnic by the beach setting, staff is always super friendly. Highly recommend

It was our 1st time here. I had the grilled chicken sandwich and my husband had a prime burger. We shared the tater tots and a brownie. Everything was pretty good. I liked the laid back atmosphere. It was a nice place to enjoy a quick bite read more

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This is one of my favorite places to eat at when visiting! You've gotta try their Oreo milkshakes!!! My go to meal is a chili, Padaro Burger, Fries or Onion Rings, and Oreo Milkshake! We also really like their Fish & Chips, Tuna Melt, and Chicken Caesar Salad :) read more

Padaro Beach Grill - Fish & Chips - American Near Me - Carpinteria, California

Great location and nicely prepared fish sandwich. Nice staff and lovely beach whether sunny or cloudy, it's a good spot to hang.

Open! Awesome ambiance with ocean views and not a ton of people. Wear mask, bring your sanitizer and enjoy the delicious food and drink by the sea. Friendly staff. Fast service (Saturday only waited about 20 mins) Order, wait, then take your food and find a picnic table. Nice patio & lawn seating. read more

Such a great place with beautiful views. The staff is quick with getting orders out. Food is nothing fancy but absolutely delicious. Couldn't ask for a better place to sit back , enjoy the view with some drinks and great food. Highly recommend!! read more