Issac was our server. His recommendations were spot on. We got the house made chips and dips. These were be of the best homemade chips I have had and the sauces were excellent for dipping. We also got the Spanish Chorizo Shrimp and grits. It was so good I needed another bowl but we were going to order desert. Great patio ambiance. I heard they also have great Happy Hour specials so I need to plan a quick return. read more

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We were visiting the area and stopped here for lunch. The reviews did not disappoint. Definitely have the crazy Bloody Mary they offer! Phenomenal with all the fixings. Service was awesome a young lady served us. The clam chowder is one of the best I have ever had and I'm from New England originally. I had the Cobb with salmon. Freshly cooked salmon on my salad! My husband had the fish and chips. He said 8 out of 10. They make their own sauce for this which was very good. A lovely deck for outside seating and best of all pet friendly for our mini schnauzer. read more

We stopped on Carpinteria on our way from LA to Santa Barbara. We were craving sushi but came in because of a couple appetizers we saw on the menu. They did not disappoint! We sat outside, which was lovely! Servers were friendly and we were served very quickly, despite the outside seating being full! There was also a dedicated parking lot close, which was nice! read more

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I wish I could base this review on solely the strength of the warm service and the charming location (albeit not, in fact, by the sea). Alas, I need to consider the food which was a serious letdown. The Kale & Quinoa Salad would pale in comparison to a college dining hall salad bar, but with the beach town markup. There was a dearth of the listed ingredients, a vacancy filled by cabbage and carrots (neither listed). The dressing actually tasted promising but was only noticeable for approximately two bites, thanks in part to the inadequate mixing on account of poorly chopped kale. This review is admittedly harsh, but my meal at Teddy's was simply one I wish I could take back and enjoy elsewhere. read more

Teddy's By The Sea - View from the deck - Seafood Near Me - Carpinteria, California

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There are lots of eateries in Carpinteria, but this is definitely one of the better ones. I had lunch here on a Sunday afternoon. Although this place is very popular it wasn't especially crowded that day, so we were able to get immediate seating. Most of the seating is outdoors, but they do have some indoor seating should that be your preference. There are heat lamps at each table in the outdoor area, which is nice if the weather requires it. I ordered the crab cake sliders which I thought was nice and tasty. It comes with a potato chips or french fries, but I upgraded to sweet potato fries for an additional $2. I don't believe the restaurant has their own parking lot, but there is ample free street parking nearby. read more

Teddy's By The Sea - Crab Cake Sliders with Sweet Potato Fries - Seafood Near Me - Carpinteria, California

Our choice for dinner after driving from Sacramento. Server was friendly and attentive and let us substitute shrimp for the fish in the tacos. Really nice patio section. Shrimp in tacos was cooked perfectly. Would definitely come back. read more

Teddy's By The Sea - Substituting shrimp for fish in the tacos. Shrimp were perfectly cooked. Also asked for aioli for the fries. - Seafood Near Me - Carpinteria, California

Super busy restaurant. Not enough servers. Long wait time. Food=under whelming Our server was nice but there were only two servers in the whole restaurant therefore lacked attentiveness. Mac and cheese was a little watery. Ahi poke nachos were delicious and tacos were okay (forgot to take a pic )All in all it was an ok experience but wish it would've been better. read more

Teddy's By The Sea - Mac and cheese and ahi poke nachos - Seafood Near Me - Carpinteria, California

I was up in SLO and I was looking for a dog friendly restaurant to have lunch at in Carpinteria on the way down the coast. I choose Teddy's by the Sea and I'm so glad I did. We showed up at 1pm on a Friday and parked in the back. They gave us a great patio seat and my little dog was happy to be sitting with us. My housemate ordered fish tacos with their amazing house made potato chips and I got the crazy good ceviche. Great little bar inside, cool vibes and amazing food. Dog friendly didn't hurt but added to the experience. Now I have a place to eat while going up the coast! read more

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Driving 101 north in February on a pleasant sunny day, I searched YELP for a lunch spot. I saw this restaurant with a patio and umbrellas that looked popular with locals. The place had a few parking spots behind the building. It turned out to be a good choice. The fish sandwich I ordered was delicious and filling. As other reviewer wrote, service was slow. there were only a server and a bartender but both were polite and as efficient as could be with all the outdoor tables getting filled. read more

Teddy's By The Sea - Seafood Near Me - Carpinteria, California

We were in town for our anniversary and wanted a simple tasty lunch. The clam chowder with a side salad was perfect with large chunks of clams that were delicious and not too chewy! We enjoyed sitting outside. There were lots of options on the porch too. The wait staff was efficient and helpful. We'd definitely come back again! Thanks! read more

Teddy's By The Sea - Seafood Near Me - Carpinteria, California

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Driving back from Santa Ynez to LA, we popped into Teddy's by the Sea for a quick lunch. Seated immediately out front, and bonus points for ample parking in the back. I ordered a Bloody Mary. It was good, but I later spotted a "Mary by the Sea" on the menu that sounded like a clear upgrade. Would have loved that to be mentioned. Easy upsell, missed opportunity. My friend got the margarita flight and was very happy. We started with the ahi nachos, then each had a cup of clam chowder and split a wedge salad. The ahi nachos were solid but felt like they were missing a little something. A hit of citrus or spice would have taken them up a notch. The clam chowder was thick and really well done with a great clam to potato ratio. The wedge was classic and fresh. A little light on the bacon, but honestly, no complaints there. Service was good, the vibe was easy and comfortable, and it is absolutely a place I would stop at again on the drive. read more

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Day trip to Carpenteria. Teddy's was recommended to us by a friend as a good spot for lunch. Located on the main drag (Carpenteria Ave), it easy to find. They have a good sized private lot behind the restaurant so parking is easy. They have a nice patio behind the restaurant but they weren't serving on it when we were there so we opted for the front patio. Also lovely (see photo). Tatum, our server, was very welcoming and friendly. Service was excellent throughout. We shared the fish tacos and the wedge salad. The tacos came with a side. We went with the house made chips. Presentation of the food was excellent. However, the taste was just OK. So ambiance and service were a 5 star, food just a 3. Overall, 4 star. read more

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70° and filtered sun were perfect conditions to have lunch outdoors at Teddy's. Friendly server, big glasses of ice water. I ordered the salmon tacos and Pamela ordered the clams linguini. Three waitstaff brought out all our food simultaneously. Both our meals were delivered HOT and the salmon in my tacos was generously proportioned and cooked perfectly. Lunch for around $20 per plate. Definitely glad we stopped in! read more

Teddy's By The Sea - Salmon tacos, with a side of house made potato chips. - Seafood Near Me - Carpinteria, California

The food... the staff... the prices... everything is great!! Love the outdoor patio!

Near the campgrounds, stopped by on our last day in Carp. Accommodating for a large group (no reservation) on a Sunday. Sat outside on a beautiful day, good vibes. Our server was efficient, not too friendly or too cold. She was also patient and good with the kids in our party. Drink was a seasonal lemonade. Fish tacos (fried) were tasty. Everyone enjoyed their food and we would definitely come back. read more

Excellent! We loved this place! Right in the heart of Carpenteria, nothing fancy, excellent food! We sat on the patio with our little dog...great view of the passers by and the burger place next door was hopping! I will say that our server was a bit slow and lacked personality... we told him it was our first time here, he wasn't eager to recommend any dishes. I asked him about the seared tuna and he just shrugged his shoulders and said "ya not real popular, people order it some like it some don't." Ok? I asked what kind of vegetables were in this dish and he said he didn't really know ok? I'm sorry? But do you work here? I went ahead and ordered the seared tuna with their yummy rice and veggies and it was awesome! My husband loved his fish tacos and oysters! I would definitely eat here again and recommend giving them a try! read more

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Good quality of food : fish and chips. Cream chowder, seared ahi tuna which correlates with prices. Service is fine too. Highly recommend.

The lobster Mac and cheese was delish. The clam chowder and the linguine with clams were also top. The kids' menu fish (crisp) and chips (tender) were just right. The environment is snug, with several windows facing carpintería ave. The attitude was cool, a little rude, hence the 4 stars. Wish it weren't so but to tell a 9 year old to "don't be sorry, be better" when she asked for an extra fork - face palm. read more

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The food here is very good, not spectacularly incredible but would definitely recommend it and go again. Here's the breakdown on a couple dishes: Bacon wrapped dates: delicious and a good portion. Teddy's Tropical Ceviche: plenty of fish and tortilla chips but I tossed the giant pile of red onions that came on top. Personally I would have preferred red peppers instead like the way the Mac and cheese came, but that's just me and I'm sure they would have kept the onions off if I'd asked but I didn't know it had them. But it was really delicious nonetheless. Lobster Mac and cheese: is Langostino Lobster? No. Are they using langostinos as lobster? Yes. Would I have ordered langostino mac and cheese? Yes. Am I annoyed that they are calling langostino Mac and cheese lobster Mac and cheese? Absolutely. Was the langostino Mac and cheese good? It was excellent. Lots of langostino and delicious cheese blend. Tommy's margarita: great! Loved it. Classic margarita! Rincon margarita: smoky and gingery. Over gingered for my taste, need a balance so we can taste the other ingredients too. Mai Tai: good but kind of the same problem; all pineapple. Service was friendly, good natured and efficient. Had to switch booths as one table was super tippy. It's a smallish bar and dining area but a good sized patio. It's very casual. read more

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Well, things have certainly changed. Cousin in from New York, spent day at beach, hungry, Super Bowl Sunday, so nobody there lol. We order ahi nachos, make quinoa salad, and fish and chips I proceed to get the worst meal I've ever had there. Ahi not that fresh. Kale salad: inedible. It looked like a whole bag of huge pieces of tough, unchopped kale thrown in a bowl. A few pieces of Parmesan, where's the quinoa? Couldn't eat much of that. Fish and chips: warm , not hot and crispy, doughy batter, lukewarm fish. Sweet potato fries lukewarm not crispy, usually my favorite only had a few of those. Ate the fish, we were hungry. Told the waitress, asked if it was a new chef because of superbowl Sunday. No, she said. Ok I guess this is what it is now? I was a recipe testing chef for bon appetit magazine, i know food. Teddys was always a great little beachy place. Not anymore. Don't think I'd go back anymore. read more

Teddy's By The Sea - Planked salmon potatoes and green beans - Seafood Near Me - Carpinteria, California

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The food and service was great!! Went on Memorial Day at 1pm. We were seated right away, they took our order as soon as we sat down. Food came out fast. We ordered the fish chips, ceviche and Poke nachos we asked for the fries to come out well done. The fries were great and the Poke nachos was our favorite pick of our lunch. 10/10 meal would definitely come back again. read more

Teddy's By The Sea - Seafood Near Me - Carpinteria, California

Stopped by Teddy's in SB and had a great experience overall! The place itself is beautiful--great ambiance and a relaxing vibe, perfect for a coastal meal. We tried the clams, which were fresh and tasty--though a bit on the bland side for our taste. Our waitress was super friendly and recommended the fish and shrimp tacos, and wow--they were yumma! Definitely the highlight of the meal. Good food, great service, and a gorgeous setting. Would come back to try more from the menu! read more

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Everything about Teddy's is mediocre. Bland and slow customer service. Unobservant older gal monitoring the 35% tables occupied by guests could care less about the actual customers experience and focused getting the tables cleared for the absent customers. Calamari was chewy, topped with banana peppers and served with "lemon aioli" aka straight mayonnaise. Tartar sauce was another slightly off version of pure mayonnaise. Fish and chips were OK, but super light portion of fish and off putting dipping sauces. Grilled/fried chicken sandwich saturated in mayonnaise, no garlic detected, ad quite flavorless despite arugula and red peppers. Portion was faulty underwhelming. Throw in 2 sodas and we are at $71 for a mediocre lunch at best. Best part of the restaurant is the patio. Would not return and this was our 3rd attempt. read more

Super close to where my family and I are staying so we decided to come here for dinner. Blown away by how good everything tasted. Our server was very kind and attentive! Actually all of the employees were that way. Felt very welcome! We sat outside and absolutely enjoyed everything about this place. Will be coming back if we ever stop by SB again! read more

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Great food and excellent service! Hubby ordered the linguini and clams and I got the wedge salad and clam chowder.

Dinner with our vegetarian daughter was good. The menu is varied enough to accommodate most preferences. There were very few customers on a Friday evening. I accidentally knocked over an iced tea which was quickly replaced and cleaned up. Overall, a chilly but pleasant evening. read more

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good food, service! Overall happy!! Fresh seafood is not that easy to find. We will be back!

Yummmo! The combo of everything combined was so good, I am DEFINITELY getting this again! Chicken so crispy. I ate this with the salad and it filled me up. The sweet potato fries looked good too. I always love sitting outside and eating. Food never disappoints. The drinks so good! Only margs i like personally. im picky. They have heaters if ur cold. Service is always great! They have even a backyard seating area too. read more

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Great service. Lovely outdoor seating. Very relaxed vibe. 5/5 The food was just okay. 2.5/5 The fish tacos which were noted as a "Teddy's Favorite" on the menu but probably the least flavorful or exciting fish tacos I've ever had. Tiniest piece of fish in a bed of cabbage in the tortilla. The crispy fish was very crispy- it tasted like over cooked batter. The grilled was slightly better. Both needed some fresh pico or chunky salsa, a flavorful crema and citrus. The fries were good. My companion had the seared ahi which was a more reasonable proportion of fish and was served with flavorful rice and sauce. read more

Teddy's By The Sea - Fish Tacos - Seafood Near Me - Carpinteria, California

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Stopped in here for lunch on our way from LA to Santa Barbara for the weekend. Very cute spot with friendly staff and lots of seating. You can tell locals love it here. Menu offered options for dietary restrictions and their margaritas flight was delicious. read more

I love Teddy's.. the food is fresh and delicious.. it's a great locals hang out if you're new in town and want to get to know some of your neighbors! Carla is a wonderful bartender, friendly and personable .. ! I try to chose the nights she's working knowing I'll have the best experience! Everyone is especially welcoming and professional! ! Sit in or out either way you'll have a great time! read more

I've been excited to try this place for a long time but Carp is a bit out of our way. Finally made it and I have to say I was disappointed in the food (service was great). I've had thin clam chowder, I've had thick clam chowder - I've never had this stuff, which I'd describe as clam paste. I wish I'd gotten a picture, but I could scoop it up in my spoon and hold the spoon upside down and it would just stay there. Honestly that wouldn't have been the end of the world if it hadn't been extremely bland, but it was also lacking in flavor. Tough to do for something that claims to contain bacon. My spicy honey chicken sandwich was not bad but nothing to write home about either. I wouldn't describe it as spicy, though. read more

This is one of the easiest "5's" I've written in a long time. The food and drinks were absolutely fantastic, the service excellent, and though the prices were a bit above average, the value was outstanding. The only negative about eating here was that I will want to return and may miss sampling some of Carpenteria's other dining spots. Well done... and we will return. read more

Came here for my belated birthday celebration after a day of wine tasting in Santa Barbara. My partner & I were staying in Carpinteria and thought this restaurant would be good for dinner as it was on the way back to our hotel and seemed like a cute low-key spot with outdoor seating. We got seated outdoor with heat lamps right away, and had very attentive service. For our meals, we both had our own tacos with fries -- mine with salmon, and his with spicy cauliflower. We also shared their a board of their margarita flights that came with three types: their Rincon margarita (mezcal and ginger spin on it), Tommy's margarita (your usual kind) , and Seasonal margarita (which I think was a spicy guava kind!). Service was very fast and everything was fresh and delicious. We both finished our meals without any leftovers and feeling very full. Prices were very reasonable for a nice, casual dinner that was away from the Santa Barbara crowds. If we drove, parking wouldn't have been an issue either. I would definitely come back next time to try more seafood dishes. read more

Teddy's By The Sea - Salmon tacos, cauliflower tacos, and a margarita flight - Seafood Near Me - Carpinteria, California

Food & service has been consistently good. Customers are satisfied, reasonably priced & wonderful service crew

My family and I we took a train from Ventura to Carpintera to enjoy the day. We were about a group of 10. As soon as we walked up we were greater so great , clean environment & nice host. When we got our server she wasn't too nice ... when my father was ordering his food he switched his mind and she rolled her eyes , crossed her arms and puffed. She checked in on us once. Our drinks took 14 mins to come out , and mind you there were about 4 parties when we were there. The tap water provided it tasted horrible and the ice tasted "old" and bitter. Then our food took awhile as well ... everything besides the water offered in gorgeous jugs , it was delicious. Customer service is getting out of touch with the community , I wish our server was just a bit more patient and kind - it would've made our experience significantly different. read more

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Great fresh food, affordable prices, large portions . I highly recommend this restaurant for breakfast, lunch and dinner!

Great place for a couple of drinks at sunset. Not super impressive execution of the margarita flight, though it seemed like a fun idea, nor were we blown away by the food-- except for the caesar salad dressing, which seemed freshly made and was absolutely delicious. The bacon wrapped dates were also really tasty- especially the glaze that they were in (drippings from bacon and dates, I'm guessing). I dipped the fries in that and the leftover caesar dressing! I'd have loved more lettuce volume in the salad. We got our food to go but the bartenders and servers seemed really nice. read more

We ate at Teddys last night. The halibut piccata was beyond delicious.. Fresh with a lemon & capers cream sauce.. Hubby had the large shrimp cocktail. Again, another excellent choice. You've got to try the homemade rolls. Melt in your mouth. Ava was our server. Such a sweet girl with a beautiful smile & so knowledgeable about the menu. We will definitely go back again soon. The only thing that ruined the evening, was 2 elderly grumpy women in the next booth. They walked in with a chip on their shoulder.. Nothing was good enough.... They openly berated Ava because of a restaurant policy.... There was absolutely nothing she could do to please them. Even the manager, Lisa, tried to diffuse the situation.. But the old ladies seem to enjoy complaining about Ava.. Both husband & I told them how rude that were being.. If I owned this restaurant, I would refuse service to them, if they ever return. read more

Teddy's By The Sea - Seafood Near Me - Carpinteria, California

We had poke nachos and also fish and chips. Everything was good. The portions were just right. All of the outside heaters worked! read more

Teddy's By The Sea - Ahi poke nachos - Seafood Near Me - Carpinteria, California

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