The Nugget

We loved this place, very casual, wide range of selection on menu, enjoy the food on a picnic table…read morewith sun shining and the sound of waves crashing oj the beach. I could have stayed here all day! Such a great vibe. Okay on to food, I got fish tacos excellent. Came with generous size of fish tacos and chips and salsa. I could only eat one. Husband got smash burger it was good but not the best, but he enjoyed. Friends got chicken club sandwich which was delicious, they loved it. We also ordered trio order of fries whivh includedFrench fries p, sweet potato fries and onion rings. All were delicious. If you want good food, relaxed environment in the sun, decent prices. Will go back. Dont miss this gem!

Second time here, probably the last time as well. We ordered chili and two fish tacos and sweet…read morepotato fries. 1.) the chili was $10.25 and warm, not hot and seemed expensive for what you got. Was supposed to have cheese on top and no kidding, had a few strands of very fine shredded cheese, that's it. 2.) fish tacos looked good but completely fell apart in the soft corn tortilla they were in, they fell onto the table and the entire thing fell apart into small pieces. Tortilla didn't hold up to any of it. 3.) sweet potato fries were good but $6.00 was a bit much for the small portion of fries. Just overall not impressed this time. Last time we had burgers and I think that may be the way to go here, I recommend those but what we had today wasn't worth coming back to in my opinion.

Lots of seating nooks

Maui Burger

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Pretzel Burger

Zookers Restaurant

4.4(417 reviews)

0.3 mi

Stopped in Zookers Meat & Seafood Shoppe which is located behind the Zookers restaurant and my wife…read moreand I agreed that it was the best cold cut turkey sandwich we ever had! Well worth the $17 price as the roll was amazing filled with turkey piled high and fresh lettuce tomatoes crunchy dill pickles... we split the sandwich and were both highly impressed and satisfied. The turkey was sous vide and roasted per the super friendly butcher and tasted oh so good! This is a hidden gem of a small butcher shop and deli (that is part of the Zookers Restaurant family) known for its farm-to-table, locally sourced, and organic meats and seafood.

Never fails, first cabin quality every time. In the event you are out and about in Carp, on a…read moreburger expedition your journey will be amazed at the fresh local ingredients that are simply delightful and delicious in everything Zookers prepares, not just their popular hamburger that is excellent! Local grown vegetables, nice salads, the lunches offer up a bunch of great options. If you're journaling you will be remembering the spectacular food you have enjoyed at our local favorite restaurant in Carp. The Dinner Specials are always delicious! For amazing ingredients to prepare at home try Zookers Meat & Seafood Shoppe just around back. Wow so freaking fresh and tasty too. Perfect party favors and snack stuff too. Do not hesitate here.

Warm and inviting atmosphere

3 item combo $22.95

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Deli

Clementine's Steak House

4.2(397 reviews)

0.4 mi

•$$$

70 years old....( myself - not Clementine's ) Never a bad experience. Love the Prime Rib on the…read moreweekends...

Every time we go there all of us very happy with the food…read more Doesn't matter you order fish dish or steak you will be so satisfied. Well that's our experience, group of six people. Can't wait to visit Clementine's Steak House again. Roza K

Lights work but were told the fans did not. The dining room was sweltering.

Chocolate creme pie

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Rear parking and entrance

Teddy's By The Sea

4.3(915 reviews)

We were visiting the area and stopped here for lunch. The reviews did not disappoint. Definitely…read morehave 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.

We stopped on Carpinteria on our way from LA to Santa Barbara. We were craving sushi but came in…read morebecause 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!

Salmon tacos, with a side of house made potato chips.

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Strawberry jalapeño marg!

The Spot

3.6(493 reviews)

0.3 mi

Love this tiny burger shack. Burgers and fries are solid. Onion rings and other stuff not so much…read more Service is ok and can be slow on packed hours. CASH ONLY spot and they only serve Pepsi products so just go down to the liquor store for a Coke. Outdoor only seating with umbrellas which is nice to enjoy the beautiful weather. Their bathrooms deserve a re-do. Felt like it was about to collapse on me.

The food is alright. Nothing fancy. I ordered a burger there so I could take it across the street…read moreto have with a beer. The place was busy, probably because it's the closest eatery to the beach. However, the food was so plain that everything about the experience was forgettable.

RAW CHICKEN

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Rincon Brewery

4.0(586 reviews)

My wife and I came across this place as we were wandering around Carpinteria…read more It was a warm day and just wanted to stop for a beer. Great selection and the staff were terrific. Polite, professional and friendly.

Very friendly, welcoming place. The service and the food were good. You can eat inside, at the…read morebar or on the patio. We had the bbq chicken salad and the fish and chips along with beer and cider.

Four beer 4oz flight $8

Taps

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Clam chowder was tasty

Island Brewing Company

4.4(323 reviews)

0.2 mi

I was in town with a relative and we decided to stop in for a drink. Friendly staff , good beer and…read morelive music! It wasn't too busy on a Friday night which was unusual to see. I have been here before and I would come back when in town! Plus .... Free WIFI !

Excellent brewery spot with great beer & relaxed service!…read more Located against the railroad track on the back side of the building, it's a bit difficult to find, but just drive all the way in to the large alley, I guess Maple Ave. Nice wide open set up, perfect for a cold beer on a warm day. Wife went for the Crimson Horizon, and she enjoued it. I got a sip and it was smoother butterier than the Firestone cali squeeze? I tried the Avocado Honey Ale since can't go wrong with description of amber honey ale! Was told it was a version of their kolsch with local honey. Wow, it was smooth with a bit of sweet finish, so addictive!!! Still had hours to drive so couldn't just have as many as I wanted, but I checked online and seemed Albertsons sold it so figured I can just pick them up back at home. But the gentleman resting at the bar told me he delivers their beer but only up to the hills. I guess maybe available in stores up to Camarillo, but not over that hill/mountain. I had to have more of it, and they had 6 packs in the cooler for purchase so went for a pack. The green cans are such delightful vessels to hold the even more delightful liquid inside. Wife even cut out the top and using the cute cans as planters, lol! The cans poured out at home was excellent as well, very fresh and refreshing and could get tiny hints of avocado on sips. Just a great beer! After browsing the brewery, it seems avocado honey ale is their signature beer, so I got lucky to choose that from the menu, lol. While enjoying the beer, the amtrak train blew it's horn to leave from the Carpinteria station, so we rushed out to wave and enjoy seeing that go by right in front as well. I am sure the locals were shaking their heads at our excitement of seeing the train go by, one gentleman when leaving even complimented my kid's dance moves from when we were out there to greet and send off the train, lol! Awesome local spot and great folks, just a very relaxing spot to enjoy the delicious avo honey ale! Just hidden so maybe not many visitors to Carpinteria find it, but I picked it out from search for brewery and chose this over the other one on the main streets. What a find for an out of towner! Hope they can expand out or grow their delivery area, maybe get it sent to total wine which must have a distribution center. Otherwise, this is a must stop for any SB trips for sure!

Clear and Present Danker IPA.

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Dang Burger

4.6(188 reviews)

One of the best burgers I've had in a while-…read more Had the double with fries! Perfect sunset view eating outside on the high top. Personally, a big fan of shoe string fries. The burger was delicious. Definitely a treat. Order at the counter- food comes out hot and promptly. Grab a drink at the bar. Enjoy.

Quaint place w a small menu and 1 salad ( not more don't let the sign outside saying " salads" fool…read moreyou) Service is at cashier and you do pick up and clean up there's an attached "bar" serving wine and beers Burgers were decent nothing that will blow your mind Fries need seasoning (had zero salt etc) Their sauce is decent Overall have had better and worse would not make another trip personally

Burger and Fries

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Hard to find look for the orange umbrellas & Sunburst sign

The Worker Bee Cafe

4.2(1k reviews)

I can see why this little cafe was so busy when we went. All of the staff we talked to were really…read morefriendly, and the owner Rick went above and beyond to make sure no one left without a smile on their face. That's exactly the type of person who should work in the service industry, and the type of person that makes you want to come back as soon as possible. There is a little notepad outside the door where you can write down your name while you wait for a table to be ready, and benches conveniently right outside for while you wait. This place was buzzing on a Sunday afternoon. We waited maybe 15 minutes before we were seated out on the patio, which was shaded and nicely kept. We all were happy with our food. I got the green chile scramble with toast and hashbrowns, and I feel like that's a pretty simple brunch, but I was in heaven. Great food. My only complaints were that my iced tea just tasted like water, and there were no toilet liners in the restroom. Neither of those things would make me want to stay away, but I just feel are important to point out. I still loved this place. All in all, The Wormer Bee Cafe delivers exceptional customer service and food alike, and I would recommend anyone to try it out while in Carpinteria.

Eggs overcooked. Potatoes barely cooked. Gravy had no flavor…read more Service was slow but not due to lack of effort on our servers part. You can't expect one person to watch a counter for 10 and 8 tables.

The inside dining area

Gluten-Free Cinnamon Raisin French Toast

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Piggy Mama Mia

The Shoals Restaurant

4.3(331 reviews)

5.4 mi

I always wanted to visit this restaurant but thought it was an expensive place. After reading few…read morereviews realized it's worth it. We stopped by on our way back from Carpenteria, the view takes your breath away. We didn't have reservations but it was during lunch so we were seated right away. I ordered the hamburger and my husband ordered the chicken sandwich. Both of them were delicious and fulfilling. The servers were very nice and had big smiles. The entire experience was amazing and l would come back each time I am in the area.

Lunch with family back on Friday, April 10…read more I still remember how perfect the weather was that day -- not too hot, not too cold, and the sunlight was soft and comfortable. It created such a relaxing atmosphere for lunch. It was my wife's and mother's first visit, and they both really enjoyed the ambiance. Honestly, the atmosphere made the food taste even better. We ordered the risotto with added chicken, along with mussels and a few other dishes. The risotto was creamy without feeling too heavy, and adding chicken made it much more satisfying. The only slight disappointment was the mussels. They were much smaller than expected -- probably not in season -- and there was barely any meat inside Still, the overall experience, atmosphere, and quality time with family made it a very enjoyable lunch. Definitely a nice spot for a relaxing lunch on a beautiful day