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Love this tiny burger shack. Burgers and fries are solid. Onion rings and other stuff not so much. 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. read more

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According to staff they use Soy oil to cook in. NOT healthy. I previously ran a couple burger shops and was well known for our "famous fries" We cooked exclusively in Tallow. The only way to serve humanity. Safe. Non toxic. and a lot healthier than seed oils. read more

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The food is alright. Nothing fancy. I ordered a burger there so I could take it across the street to 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. read more

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Jesse B.

Hi Dean, We're sorry your meal a couple weeks back didn't meet your…

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Sydney T.

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I'm a born and raised local, this place has really gone downhill. Fries and onion rings have a weird flavor and no salt to speak of. Flavorless food. read more

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Jesse B.

Hi Sydney, I'm sorry your recent order didn't meet expectations. We…

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Melissa L.

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Love this park, Love this Park, I'm here every year for this event!!! VIP BABY the vendors her are awesome read more

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Bethany R.

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This burgers and fries joint is right up the beach and the closest food place besides the snow cone/hot dog cart right by the beach. It's a classic with greasy burgers, hot fries, and cold milkshakes. Unfortunately I think the burgers have gone downhill recently. My burger was dry and crispy in not a good way. The fries are huge and delicious, my favorite part of my meal -with a large being big enough for 2-3 people. Service is fine, my order was ready fast because not too many people were in line. The rusty shake beach vibe is classic and will never go out do style but it would be nice for construction (?) to be done one of these years read more

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The over priced rude and lack of customer service at restaurants with exactly the same menu further from the beach. Makes me wonder why put up with rude people . Oh and the Spot was 7:53 pm the closing time is 8. They fulfilled three orders and we All talked while waiting. read more

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The cheeseburger, red onions tomatos and lettuce, all very fresh and priced 8.99 for a double, the vanilla malt shake was worth the calories

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I had a cheeseburger and chili fries. The burger was ok. The chili fries were phenomenal. They put all your stuff in a standard brown lunch bag. I thought that was an important detail. I guess all burger-stand-type places do that anyway. So yeah. Get the chili fries! read more

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Grace C.

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Ehh...I don't doubt the cozy, vintage feel of the spot, but the food is certainly lacking. Me and my friend decided to try The Spot for a lunch date on the weekend. We came around 11:30, it was a little busy, but nothing too bad! We ordered, and then sat down at one of the patio tables. There is only outside seating, and they do not accept card, only cash. Our food came about 15 minutes after ordering. A little long for the type of environment we were in, but it's okay. I ordered a cheeseburger and a root beer float. The burger was juicy and loaded with delicious ingredients, but a LOT of sauce! It was a bit soggy on the bottom. My friend got a chocolate chip shake, and all the chocolate chunks were on the bottom. The location of this restaurant and the root beer float are the saving graces. You can't really go wrong with eating by the beach, but I will certainly suggest going to an alternative when it comes to the overall quality of your food. read more

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nick t.

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10 months ago

Less than adequate. Over hyped. Cafeteria burgers. Disorganized. Overall this place was a complete clown show this weekend from seating, to no PA, to disorganization, to completely unsatisfying food. I will never come back here and suggest you do the same. 1 star is generous. read more

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Austin L.

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A hold out from vintage Cali, this place is a winner. Everything is fresh, so yes there may be a wait for your food. Yes it's really cash only- there's an ATM inside though. The menu is delightfully limited to burgers, burritos & the expected sides. I love a double cheeseburger, lettuce wrapped with a side of fries. Add in a chocolate milkshake for the win. Enjoy! read more

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Super yummy burgers and tasty onion rings! People working couldn't care less if we were there but their food is worth it. Outdoor seating which means dog friendly!! read more

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3.5 stars? Hard tack has more flavor. The petrified fries under the seat of my car have more flavor and moisture. The staff is sullen and doesn't care. The experience up the street at Esau's is quite the opposite read more

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Becki H.

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This place used to be one of my favorite spots to visit on a drive up the coast, and it still is as delicious as it used to be! We had just landed in Santa Barbara for a little midweek vacation and were heading down the coast with beer and burgers on our mind. We pulled into the little town of Carpinteria and, after a beer at Island Brewing, walked over to The Spot for dinner. About ten minutes after ordering, we grabbed our white paper bag and walked to the beach to inhale our burgers. They're so simple, but so well done - cooked through without being dry, crisp lettuce, bright red tomatoes, zippy onions, a healthy dose of cheese and a generous dollop of their special sauce. The ambience of the ocean was nothing to sneeze at, either. If we hadn't had the beers beforehand, I would've opted to get the rest of my usual order - the Chocolate Chip Shake! Already looking forward to my next trip back to hit this precious little dive and enjoy another burger on the shore! read more

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Paul L.

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If I'm going to splurge on caloric decadence, I'm glad places like The Spot have survived Covid and can still provide. Fish and chips and a thick milkshake made the blustery drive back to LA a joy. read more

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Lived up to the name...is the spot for a quick burger pretty juicy Surprised when my sis in law ordered a patty melt n the young lady did not know what that was. It wasn't on menu but you know young gen z/millennial Had our own beer n chowed in rear patio when we arrived for a few days camping with fam...an annual occurrence read more

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Di F.

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Simple but great food. The fried fish sandwich is so good. Strawberry smoothie is made with real strawberries. Can taste the strawberries. Perfect meal after beach fun. read more

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Michael B.

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A rustic beach hamburger joint. Fit's the beach scene. Great people, great food, lots umbrellas over their outside seating. One note: cash only. read more

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Robin t.

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Adorable little beach town burger shack. Perfect lunch for a beach day. Old school feel. Nothing special in terms of food, but satisfies the craving for a burger and fries. Reasonable prices, but cash only. Cute and casual as can be. read more

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Doug H.

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Sadly, "The Spot" is not anywhere near what it used to be. Once the favorite of "Presidents and Residents," it is now the watering hole for tourists who don't know how much better the food is a block away or how much worse The Spot is than it used to be. In Yelp, change the review setting from "Yelp Sort" to "Newest First" and you will see how truly awful the reviews have been for the past year. Upper management/ownership is asleep at the switch and, as a result, The Spot is living off its reputation... not making a new one. Esau's, Dang, Teddy, Zooker, Rincon Brewery and even Padaro are far better. I have been coming to Carpinteria for decades and it has been sad watching both the food quantity and quality at The Spot go down and down and down. Half our orders for 4 people were wrong. The single burger is now puny... The double burger is barely filling... The fish in chips is either frozen on the inside or burned on the outside... $3.75 for a bottle of water??? The French fries and the root beer floats are about the only menu items as good as they used to be. Cash only... While The Spot is the closest food to the beach... far, far better food is at max a minute walk further. read more

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Jesse B.

Hello Doug, I'm sorry that you feel The Spot was changed. We work…

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Tony C.

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I've been coming to this place since I was a kid. I always order the double cheeseburger and chili fries...yummy!!! Food for the soul!! The Spot brings me back to my childhood. Another thing to remember before you come here...they only accept cash, so no credit cards or IOUs! lol read more

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Mike S.

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This is the first time we were back in a few years. The place looks the same and the food is great. We always make it a point to stop in when we are in town. read more

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Christopher H.

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best spot in the state great food and the Frosty's are so good and the staff are amazing too I can't believe they have the time and energy for all the people there read more

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Devon R.

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Been going here my whole life and am always happy and full. The burgers and Mexican food are both great

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Jesse B.

Thank you, Devon, for your kind review and five stars! We appreciate…

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Ernest C.

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GREAT burger place! You don't go to The Spot for elegant ambience, you go because it's a fun beach joint with good burgers, some Mex, and excellent fries and rings. They take cash only so be aware of that. Reviewers complaining about that apparently didn't see the sign that says Cash Only right where you order, or the ATM. ‍ read more

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Jesse B.

Thank you, Ernest, for your review and feedback! We hope to serve you…

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Nathaniel H.

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Great little spot, right by the beach. Quality food for fair prices. Everything I've had has been great and the milkshakes are next level. 10/10 will eat here again read more

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Mari I.

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This is a great local spot that has a convenient location of being by the beach. They are also always busy just a heads up! I have been coming here for many years and have always only gotten a classic cheeseburger and fries. You can never go wrong with that order. It tastes very delicious! They have outdoor seating and some indoors but you can also go to the beach. read more

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Cheree C.

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Always need to visit the Spot when visiting Carpinteria. Old school diner food sitting right on the walkway to the beach. Great burgers and delicious onion rings and shakes. Been coming here for 30 years. Sit outside, take it home or take it to the beach and eat. Remember bring cash. read more

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Shelly M.

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Food is delicious. Been coming since kids were born 2021. Services is, very unhappy young people that do not like their job. Ambience is outside close to beach. read more

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Chris W.

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Been here a couple more times since my bad review. They stepped up their quality. The chicken stripes and hotdogs were much improved over a year ago. read more

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Donna B.

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Well known for one of Julia Childs favorite places to eat along the Central Coast, The Spot remains a historic treasure. Expect typical burger beach fare with Mexican food options. The onion rings are my favorite and the soft serve ice cream is a must. Lots of outdoor seating, but skip it and take it to the beach. Work off the burgers by playing ping pong after. Beach Day! read more

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Ryan E.

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Double bacon cheeseburger is a must try my go to place when I'm in carpinteria little place pumping out delicious food

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Paul S.

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The Spot is a small burger joint located near the end of Carpinteria's main street, not far from the beach and the campground. The ambiance is pretty basic - clean outdoor tables with umbrellas near the side of the building. The place has a pretty good selection of the usual burger joint fare, with a choice of burgers and sandwiches and some fried foods. The restaurant accepts cash only, but there's an ATM on premises. I ordered a cheeseburger that was OK - not good, but not bad either. My wife tried to order the same without a bun, which thoroughly confused the person at the counter; she just kind of stood there for a moment stunned at her request. After a short period of dead silence, my wife ordered a grilled cheese sandwich and fries. The food was ready within a few minutes; the fries were extra crispy as we had ordered them, but the grilled cheese was undercooked, and after the "cheeseburger without a bun" debacle, we didn't want to push our luck by taking it back to the counter, so we left our not-so-grilled cheese sandwich behind. Overall, it was a so-so meal with indifferent service for a fairly high price - $24 for a burger, sandwich, fries, and two bottled waters. We gave it a shot based on reputation, but we most likely won't be back; there are other places in town that are better choices. read more

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Jesse B.

Hello Paul, Thank you for your feedback. I'm sorry if our cashier…

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Best burgers and shakes in town my husband had been coming here since he was 15 years old! 20 years ago! I absolutely love this local business that brings nostalgia and good memories while taking a bite of their heavenly burgers! I got the double cheeseburger, onion rings and strawberry shake 100/100 read more

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Tanner A.

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Best burger spot in Carp. Staff has an attitude and cash only so it's inconvenient for normies. I love that.

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The Spot is my go to every year while in town for our annual family reunion and it never disappoints!! The burgers, taquitos, onion rings, whatever you choose! The service is always on point! Keep up with what you are doing because it works! I highly recommend The Spot!!! read more

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Gracie G.

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I enjoy taking the train to Carpinteria, getting my burger and fries from the Spot, and taking them over to eat at Island brew. This time i also tried their corn dog, and just ate everything at home. Oh! I also tried their chile relleno and had that for breakfast. Everything was heavenly :-) Its cash only but they have an ATM on site. They are remodeling their patio, so cant wait to see how that turns out. read more

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More info about The Spot

389 Linden Ave
Carpinteria, CA 93013
Directions
(805) 684-6311
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https://www.thespotcarpinteria.com

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Hours

What time does The Spot open?

The Spot opens at 7:30 AM on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Sunday, Friday and Saturday.

What time does The Spot close?

The Spot closes at 6:00 PM on Monday.The Spot closes at 7:00 PM on Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and Sunday.The Spot closes at 8:00 PM on Friday and Saturday.

Mon 7:30 AM - 6:00 PMTue-Thu, Sun 7:30 AM - 7:00 PMFri-Sat 7:30 AM - 8:00 PM

Payment methods

Does The Spot take Bitcoin?

No, The Spot does not take Bitcoin.

Does The Spot take credit cards?

No, The Spot does not take credit cards.

Food & Alcohol

Does The Spot have catering options?

No, The Spot does not have catering options.

Does The Spot have a drive thru?

No, The Spot does not have a drive thru.

Does The Spot have a happy hour?

No, The Spot does not have a happy hour.

Does The Spot serve alcohol?

No, The Spot does not serve alcohol.

Indoor Amenities

Does The Spot allow dogs?

Yes, The Spot allows dogs.

Does The Spot have TVs?

No, The Spot does not have TVs.

Outdoor Amenities

Does The Spot have bike parking?

Yes, The Spot has bike parking.

Does The Spot have outdoor seating?

Yes, The Spot has outdoor seating options.

Does The Spot have parking?

Yes, The Spot has parking options. Private Lot Parking, Street Parking

Other Amenities

Is The Spot wheelchair accessible?

Yes, The Spot is wheelchair accessible.

Does The Spot have free WiFi?

No, The Spot does not have free WiFi.

From the Business

Specialties

For over 60 years, The Spot had been serving up delicious hamburgers, french fries and real milkshakes just steps from the beach in Carpinteria. Our yummy Chili Cheese Fries are legendary! We also serve tasty tacos and Mexican favorites along with sandwiches, hot dogs and Fish & Chips!

History

Established in 1955.

Since the 1950's, The Spot has been serving up delicious food by the beach in Carpinteria. We're proud to be an old fashioned Burger Stand!

Meet the Business Owner: Jesse B.

For many years now, proudly continuing the tradition of The Spot - great burgers, fries, shakes and more at affordable prices!

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Steven, the server, was great! The Caesar salad and dressing was GREAT! Steven was wonderful!read more

This dining experience was not good... Very frustrating to say the least! while the food was tasty…read moreour dining experience was annoying. We waited about 15 minutes until one of the servers came to take our drink order and then we sat for a half hour before anyone came to take our food order. And the only reason the guy came over was because I kind of gave some eye contact. He was very nice and apologized for the wait. And I sure wish he would've written down our order because it came out totally wrong. We ordered an extra patty on the side, it was missing. They gave me ranch dressing for my salad and I ordered balsamic. They forgot our sweet potato fries so we mentioned it to the runner who served us and they didn't come out until our food was almost all eaten and they still charged us for it! Crappy customer service! Then we waited way too long for the check and I had to go find someone to ask for it. This was the longest stop for a burger ever! Seriously you guys need to pull it together! We've dined here twice before and never experienced issues like this. We came from Ventura as we prefer it over the one near us so this was not worth the drive. It just seemed like a flaky night of unorganized everything! Probably won't bother making the trip again.

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Zookers Restaurant

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

Tinker's Burgers

Wow! If you love pastrami, try the burger pastrami sandwich. Absolutely phenomenal. It's a little…read moreto go place but has some seating in the back. A must try.

Stopped here for breakfast on our way north to Big Sur. We were originally going to eat at…read moreSummerland Beach Cafe, but the wait for the beach cafe was too long so we pivoted to Tinker's Burgers. Food here was standard, not much to write home about it. Good for quickly picking up nourishment. Portion sizes were adequate. We ordered the breakfast burrito with sausage, double burger, and breakfast plate (scrambled eggs, hash browns, bacon, English muffin). We ordered the food for takeout. The cashier was friendly. Service was fast. The restaurant was small but quaint. I liked the decorations. It gave fisherman cove vibes. This eatery is located in a very small, cramped town. There was no parking lot and very little street parking, so we had to park in the nextdoor neighborhood which was no more than a 3-minute walk away. We got yelled at an angry resident for "coming from Los Angeles and crowding our streets" and for "****ing up our community" because we were parked across from her house (and not in front of anyone else's house). We were in the process of leaving. There were also others parked along the residential street and no street signs prohibiting parking. I won't be returning.

Sausage Breakfast Burrito

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Outside sign

Sunburst Wine Bar

4.5

(27 reviews)

0.4 mi

This place is amazing! Dylan the purveyor of beautiful beverages took excellent care to prepare…read moremy special drink. Brianna, the front of house professional, advised me very wisely on the order. Isaiah prepared the delicious smash burger meal which Blew my mind, it was so dang good!!! Very enjoyable welcoming atmosphere, lots of plants, soft fun music plays though out. Really great staff that is super friendly Funny and helpful. featured in the pictures are Brianna, Isaiah, Gill ( part owner) and Dylan at Bar. Everyone was so happy and fun to chat with, then the food came out and it was out of this world. I had a Smashburger and a glass of Atost Spritz... Normally, I would have a beer, but it's too early for that lol Anyway, I would highly recommend this place. The food, the service the atmosphere the choices the prices everything was 5 star plus.!! Such an absolutely phenomenal way to spend a sunny Carpenteria afternoon.

I was in town for several days and every time we drove down Carpinteria Avenue, we noticed this…read moreparticular corner eatery patio was packed throughout the day and night. Adults and kiddos out there eating and drinking. I made a mental note to myself to check 'em out. That I did ... I went there for lunch. They share a shopfront with Dang's burgers. Walk into the building and smack to the left is the Dang's burger ordering counter. To the right is Sunburst Wine Bar. The bar has a bar counter and chairs. The interior look is modern, unpretentious casual. Bright with lots of natural light. But if you're looking for a TV, they don't have any. The vibe is chill, unpretentious, welcoming, and family friendly. Family friendly bar?!? No, kids aren't allowed at the counter but are allowed on the outside patio and well as leashed dogs. The patio seating is tables and bench seating. The bar menu has draft beers, local wines. and canned drinks. They have flights. While partaking in a drink at the bar, you can even eat your Dang's food at the bar as well. The bartender was a sweetheart. Engaging with a great attitude. And may I add, she isn't a wimp. When there were no customers at the bar, she was stacking and moving drink boxes. Getting business done.

The bar area of Sunbelt

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Bar area

Guicho's Eatery

Unsuspecting spot, empty when we got there w/ lots of open space inside on 9/12/25 morning... but…read moreit's a GEM. So good, so flavorful, w/ generous portions and lots of seafood. Helpful staff. FETTUCCINE w/ SHRIMP $16.95 Tiger shrimp, mushrooms, scallions, light cream, sherry wine, garlic LINGUINE $17.95 Green and white linguine, tiger shrimp, bay scallops, mushrooms, green onions, white wine, light marinara, crushed red pepper

Wow the portions are huge, food is flavorful, and our to go order was piping hot when we picked it…read moreup. Kids ate up the spaghetti without complaint, adults enjoyed the lasagna, tortellini, and linguini. Each meal came with bread so we happily ended up with a huge bag of leftover toasted buttered bread. The star of the show was the linguini bursting with shrimp and scallops. Worth a train ride from LA for that alone (and a bag of bread).

2 pastas serve 3 girls (this is each serving size)

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The outside of the restaurant

Brass Bird Coffee

Seems like a popular little spot in Carpinteria! It was a little hectic figuring out where to order…read moreat first, but once we got situated everything moved pretty smoothly. The outdoor seating was super cute with little steel tables and chairs, plus plenty of umbrellas for anyone sensitive to the sun. The menu was simple but had vegetarian options, and they also had a case full of bakery goodies that looked delicious. I ordered the white mocha decaf with oat milk and a breakfast sandwich -- both were really good! There wasn't too much interaction with the staff, but they kept the line moving and got the food out quickly. Overall, a great location within walking distance to shops and gardens that we enjoyed strolling through after breakfast. Definitely worth stopping by!

Very bad coffee with unreliably ok food. I usually order online and pickup from here when I forget…read moremy lunch at home (I work nearby), so I thought I'd treat my parents to lunch here when they visited. Bad idea I guess. My parents are older and get cold easily, so we sat next to the fire pit. It turns off suddenly and we request it to please be turned back on as it's overcast and barely noon, and a waitress who hasn't been near us in 20 minutes says she smelled gas just now and had to turn it off. Translation: cheap management saw the sun coming out and wanted to save money. There was no gas smell. So classless. Even when we mentioned it again and asked, the glazed-eyes looking girl gave a slight remix of her "unfortunately umm due to me umm smelling gas umm we are not able to turn it back onnnnn." Is everyone who works here on meds or something? Coffee was terrible and watered-down, and simple premade sandwiches took 20 minutes to heat in a panini press and bring out. Food was very mediocre and my "poached" egg was basically hard boiled. The food tastes much better when you order online, probably because they actually know you have a set time limit to pick it up so they make it fresh and with effort. They just dgaf if you're seated, I guess. Just go to Lucky Llama guys.

Chicken panini and cafe latte

Another foggy morning

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I like the Chai here!

Guicho's Eatery

Unsuspecting spot, empty when we got there w/ lots of open space inside on 9/12/25 morning... but…read moreit's a GEM. So good, so flavorful, w/ generous portions and lots of seafood. Helpful staff. FETTUCCINE w/ SHRIMP $16.95 Tiger shrimp, mushrooms, scallions, light cream, sherry wine, garlic LINGUINE $17.95 Green and white linguine, tiger shrimp, bay scallops, mushrooms, green onions, white wine, light marinara, crushed red pepper

Wow the portions are huge, food is flavorful, and our to go order was piping hot when we picked it…read moreup. Kids ate up the spaghetti without complaint, adults enjoyed the lasagna, tortellini, and linguini. Each meal came with bread so we happily ended up with a huge bag of leftover toasted buttered bread. The star of the show was the linguini bursting with shrimp and scallops. Worth a train ride from LA for that alone (and a bag of bread).

2 pastas serve 3 girls (this is each serving size)

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The outside of the restaurant

Delgado's Mexican Restaurant

Food: Burrito Traditional EXCELLENT. A little $$ but I think worthwhile…read more Service: good but, we were two of four people in restaurant. It was early. Ambiance: okay not bad.

I went for lunch, and was happy to see they have a great deal for weekday lunch time. At this…read morerestaurant, you seat yourself. There is both indoor and outdoor seating. We chose to eat outside. I ordered the bean tostada, which came with rice and beans. It was a large portion, so I ate half and brought the other half home. Tables are also given complimentary chips and salsa. The staff was friendly and attentive. This was a great spot to have lunch at!

Bacon wrapped hot dog

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Churros con Helado

Esau's Cafe

Location right by the beach. The decor is very charming and cozy and the table service was great!…read moreFood was very good and fresh, the baked items on the menu were fresh and tasty. We tried the cinnamon roll that was delicious! Overall, everything was great with the exception of the wait... it did take over 30 mins to get seated as we had a party of 10. The problem was that there were some customers allowed to sit and reserve tables for large groups. There were 4 people allowed to sit and reserve a large 15 plus section of the patio and not order anything for over 30 mins. Not even drinks. Not sure why they allow people to sit without the whole party being present... but that's the only reason they don't get 5 stars from us.

Lovely cafe, delicious food and very friendly staff. I've never been disappointed coming here. It…read morevery much feels like a small town breakfast joint, everyone knows each other and wants to chat. My favorite part of coming here is the strawberry jam! Fresh and made in house, i would buy it by the jar if i could

Rye toast with butter and jam

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California breakfast burrito!

Siam Elephant

The lunch special was a great deal and served as a second meal the next day! Bonus!! Large…read moreportions and lots of options. The service was excellent. We sat outside but inside ambience was sweet. Ingredients were fresh and tasty. Only negative was the mayo dressing on the salad was overwhelming.

Have been here a number of times since my initial review some years ago. Most recently, I came to…read moreget take out on a Monday evening. The restaurant was nearly full between inside and outside seating, and there was one woman working on fast forward to get the take out orders ready. My food took a little longer than expected, but it was totally fine and understandable. I had snow pea tofu with brown rice, and my daughter had Pad Thai w tofu. Both dishes were so good!