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    The Nugget

    3.6 (245 reviews)
    Closed 11:00 am - 8:30 pm
    Updated 3 months ago

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    THE NUGGET ATMOSPHERE

    What's the vibe?
    Moderate noise
    Casual
    Outdoor seating
    Good for kids

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    Guacamole burger
    Genezaret C.

    The Nugget offers Saturday and Sunday brunch now; the chilaquiles are so delicious! We also ordered Chicken Fettuccine Alfredo and it was so filling. Every time I come I'm always amazed by their service and food. It's a nice place to enjoy an intimate dinner. Sometimes it does get pretty packed at dinner time, though we're always able to snag a booth!

    Small-Bubbled Coke/Sprite (not enough ice either)
    Chipper C.

    Very casual treatment upon arriving to dine alone, don't know if that was because I was alone or if they are always like this. The abrupt behavior continued throughout the order process. I ordered Nugget Nuggies (so-called "tempura" chicken) and a Cheeseburger & Fries. Botomless soda was a good thing, but it lacked big bubbles and tasted like Pepsi instead of Coke. I also ordered Meatloaf dinner to-go with mashed potatoes. The tables are really high in the booths, luckily they moved because it hit my belly!! They were quick to bring the soda, and did bring napkins. While I waited I had to listen to men speaking bombastically from the bar area and one table. The first soda refill was fast, but not the rest of them throughout my meal. The chicken nuggets were hot but dried out, the fries were skinny and not very seasoned, I asked for more Ranch to dip them in. I liked that the cheeseburger had a medium-rare option, but the burger tasted like nothing!! I had to add salt. Also, the romain lettuce got cooked by the meat. Meatloaf was very spicy and the mashed potatoes were garlic mashed potatoes. Neither of this was mentioned in the menu!! I couldn't even eat the mashed potatoes and had to drink a lot of water while I ate the meatloaf due to the spiciness. I will definitely not go here again. In fact the only reason I went here was because this was the restaurant where my late aunt and I used to meet up for our birthdays (she lived in Thousand Oaks and I live in Morro Bay - so it was sort of half-way). To be honest I can't believe it is still there all these years later, I suspect it is the regulars that support it, mostly at the bar.

    Kelly S.

    I didn't even know there was a Nugget in Goleta until a friend recommended it. It was pretty crowded inside but we were seated right away. When I went to the restroom I noticed they have a huge outdoor patio in the back. Our server was super friendly. The wine was priced really well and they have a decent local selection. I enjoyed my burger. Probably not a new regular spot for me but if you're looking for a well-priced sit down restaurant in the area it has good vibes.

    Menu march 2024
    Valerie Y.

    American standards for an American palate. Not really for foodies. I've been there 4-5 times with friends and everything is average. Club sandwich looks to be one of the better items. Meatloaf is...meatloaf. Grilled salmon tastes like the char of the grill, so not my style. Jalapeño poppers are good. $4 up charge for baked potato.... missed that detail, oops. Definitely a locals' haunt. Loud and popular, but solidly meh.

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    Alex A.

    Went back again for weekend brunch. It was really busy and the service was great. Had the Prime Rib Benedict, Breakfast Burrito and the pancakes. Everything was fantastic

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    Cool old school feel...beef stroganoff is my favorite!!!

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    Quaint little country restaurant in,goleta. Good, well priced food and our server janelle was wonderful.

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    It was a quiet Tuesday afternoon. The burgers were tasty and the atmosphere is great. I will definitely go again.

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    Love that Gaucho burger! Super drinks from the bar too! Harry's style.

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