First time client and I was concerned about the hygiene of the place. The host touches his face and hair constantly, touches the phone, the menus, etc. and WITHOUT WASHING HIS HANDS, touches and wraps the silverware in the napkins that clients are going to use. He also brings the glasses of water to the tables, assists with the cleaning of the tables, etc. All while touching his face and hair, and going back to wrapping the silverware in between tasks. So disgusting!! The food was just fine, nothing special. The decoration and ambience is nice but seeing the host and his unsanitary behaviors really made lower the high expectations I had about this place. read more

OMG what a incredible restaurant! Under new ownership and clearly on the right track! Lettuce was incredibly fresh! Highly recommend getting the carp wedge! The appetizers are awesome! Calamari was one of the best I have ever tasted! Definitely give it a try it was wonderful! read more

There was a time when we went to Corktree a lot. We loved their Lobster salad panini sandwich's and their California Cobb salads . Their wonderful skinny frites dipped into delightful sauces were great. Of course their flights of wine were why most people came. Then for us they hit a snag with their personnel, rough crowds at the bar and the quality of the food suffered. Not long ago we stopped in for Happy Hour and are delighted to say they are back on top. Well trained and gracious service people, well prepared quality food. I didn't have my camera, darn it! We stopped in on the spur of the moment and enjoyed delicious, mini shrimp tacos, a small lobster macaroni, and those delightful very French Frites were back too, coated with some wonderful seasonings. read more

This has become one of our favorite date nite spots to eat. The food is amazing. You have to try the lobster mac and cheese. Great wine/ beer selection. Cool vibe. Very nice outdoor dining. Walking distance to the beach. Staff is very helpful and fun. read more

Awesome food and great service. Plus amazing Rock & Roll photos on the walls!! Definitely a must-visit!!

Very disappointing. Had not patronize Corktree is several years. Returned January 26, 2019. Four in our dinner party. Fortunately made reservation for 5:45. Place was full upon arrival and our table awaited us. Ordered two starters Ceviche and Lobster Bisque. The soup was flavorful but served tepid. After sometime was able to get the servers attention and asked that it be heated. The Ceviche was pedestrian and served with insufficient tortilla chips. Ordered Cioppino, Asada Tacos, Beet Salad, Fish and Chips. Cioppino decent with the exception of the last bite of fish was unfortunately foul tasting. Tacos adequate. Beet Salad a joke with slices of what appear to be canned beets and insufficient vinaigrette. Fish and Chips were a complete INSULT. I really regret not speaking with management to address the issue and I am not one to do so. The fries were cafeteria food service grade. The portions of fish consisted of three fish sticks no bigger than my index finger. School cafeteria grade fried potatoes. Will not return and do not recommend. read more

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Great Bar, and food! Service is friendly and fast. Cozy Carpinteria vibe. Outdoor seating Good place to stop in after a walk on the Bluffs. read more

Wow, where do I begin?! Our company reserved the entire restaurant for our annual party celebration. The service was incredible, the drinks were flowing at the bar and the food was awesome! The entire staff worked tirelessly to serve and accommodate our requests. Thank you for such an amazing night! read more

Stopped by happy hour and really enjoyed the food! Our favorites were the lobster Mac and cheese and the fish tacos. Our waitress forgot our silverware and messed up our order, but she seemed very busy. We'll still be back. read more

The dream team is back! Had dinner here the other night and it was simply epic. Best chicken piccata I've ever had. Cooked to perfection, lightly breaded, unbelievable lemon/butter/caper sauce. Asparagus and brussell sprout medley cooked to al dente perfection. Perfect, generous but not outrageous portions. Awesome service at the bar, friendly, welcoming general manager running the show. The home run chef is back and the management and staff are dialed in, so if you haven't visited The Cork recently, as was the case with me, get on in there and enjoy because their game is seriously elevated read more

Our first visit and certainly won't be out last, wonderful staff and even better food. We just went in for a light dinner but the tapas servings were huge. Honestly the best burger that I had in a very long time. 5/5 read more

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This place has been 50/50. Some visits the food, service and wine was great...but there have been just as many where it just wasn't good at all. Our latest visit had a super slow kitchen and the food was wrong and then cold when it finally arrived. If you stick to the simple items, the cheese and/or meat plates are really good, and good value. Burgers are good...fries are often cold. Tacos are bad, the soups are good, but not always what you're expecting from the name/description and often not hot. Ceviche was ok, had to ask for more chips. We've had off wine and a cocktail where the bartender forgot to add a key ingredient...so the issues extend to the drinks as well as the food. Overall the service has usually been friendly but not always attentive or well trained. The location is good. read more

Corktree Cellars is one of the great gems of Carpinteria! Andre has added such a great music element that adds to the atmosphere. The foos is always delicious and consistent, yes TACOS, FRIES and Lobster Mac N Cheese. Happy hour is a must, the staff and their service are top notch...well done to Jessica for passing on the legacy of the Cork. read more

The service was slow not impressed with the food either. Just read some reviews and tried it out but not happy with it.

My girlfriend and I were concerned when we first arrived, because the hostess -- who, for review purposes I will call the "Ice Queen"-- took 5 glances at us before coming to acknowledge our presence. We were worried she was our waitress, but thankfully this other women, who I can only describe as a ray of sunshine, came to take care of us for the rest of our experience. We each had a wine flight, which was fantastic, and shared bruschetta and the half-and-half cheese and meat plate. Everything was super flavorful. They didn't bat an eyelash when my girlfriend brought her dog in. The interior and vibe are outstanding. We will make this a regular stop on future visits. Highly recommended! read more

The staff was Wonderful; super friendly and gave great suggestions on the menu. The food was outstanding and the drinks were fantastic. Cannot wait to go again. read more

My sister and I stopped here on our way to Santa Barbara and booked it for my granddaughters graduation celebration. The staff are 'fantastic' and the food was fabulous. Andre is a pleasure to work with. I would make a lengthy detour to spend time here. Can't wait to go back. read more

Corktree was a nice break from the grit and grime of beach camping. We were able to clean ourselves up, grab some wine, and appetizers.Although AC would've been really nice, we were treated to a nice, clean restroom, tasty food, and friendly service.The margherita flatbread was big enough to satiate the two of us and was on the happy hour menu. Score! The tuna tartare could've used more lime (for my taste) and the tomatoes in the caprese were on the warm side. Overall, a nice change of pace from the outdoors. read more

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The Corktree is a gem among excellent offerings in Carpinteria. The bulk of the eclectic menu contains a vast selection of wines. However, the second billing in this wonderfully decorated wine bar and bistro is one of the best restaurants in the area. The service, ambiance, and artwork matched the artistically-presented, high-quality food. Those shopping for high-quality paintings of local scenes will be impressed by the affordable paintings for sale on the walls. The juicy Kobe burger and incredible salad made my mouth water the moment I saw them. The menu includes salads, tapas, sandwiches, steaks, lasagna, and salmon among others. However, my $10 burger was a great choice with its juicy texture, generous avocado, and perfectly cooked bacon. The side salad was a feature unto itself with toasted pepitas (pumpkin seeds) and generous roasted tomatoes garnished with mixed greens and other vegetables. read more

Corktree Cellars - The Corktree Kobe Burger: Char grilled California Kobe Beef Burger topped with Cheddar Cheese, Lettuce,Tomato and Onion - New American Near Me - Carpinteria, California

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Once again, a hit. I had the sblta which is a salmon blt with avo on a bomb foccacia bread. I had as a side their grilled veggies. A legit hit. And I NEVER eat bread! Of course I worked out at Fitzone plus I had 15000 steps or I would have had it lettuce wrapped lol. Hubby had the grilled salmon special- delish! The garlic mash was bomb and he also had the grilled veggies. Super delish! We washed it down with a bottle of Mac Murray Pinot. The waitresses were wonderful too. Natalie and Hailey. Our dog Lulu witnessed the whole debacle! read more

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Really sweet servers and a nice wine list. Came here for a first date and the atmosphere was great. I will be back...

very cute wine bar. we came here on our anniversary and we each indugled in a flight and shared a chicken panini sandwich and half sweet potatoes fries & half truffle fries...which were perfectly crisp and delish. The flight was a cute presentation..3x 3oz wine pours on a wine tasting flight board, and you move the penny to description that most matches your opinion- put a bottle on my tab, not for me, like it, love it. my flight was called hailing a cab and i enjoyed the William Hill and the Niner the most (like it).. The husband had the Que Syrah Syrah. overall casual and classy place to go for a drink or snack. all the servers are super sweet and they don't mind answering any questions. This place is not snobby or rude like some wine bars can be. If I lived in santa barbara I would be a regular at this wine bar ... a girl can dream :) read more

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Came with some friends to grab some drinks and lunch and we absolutely fell in love with it. It's such a cute and endearing place. We sat in the little lounge area where the couch was and it was such a nice and relaxing time. The staff was so friendly and always checking on us to make sure we were ok. They have a ton of different wine flights to choose from, although they are a little on the pricey side. You get 3 different wines to taste. I had the Nights in White Satin flight and unfortunately only one of the wines I really enjoyed, I did end up buying a bottle of it and the bottles I must say are cheap. Also, they bring the wines out on this little paddle type thing w/pennies, it's such a cute idea b/c you can keep track of which ones you like. On to the food!!! We shared a cheese and charcuterie plate w/Brie, Manchego, and Humboldt Fog. The Humboldt Fog was by far the best, especially when paired with the fig jam, we couldn't get enough of it. It also came with ham, salami, andoullie sausage, and prosciutto de parma. They were all delicious. For our entrees I ordered the lobster melt. It came on a crisp ciabatta bread and the Dill Havarti cheese really made the dish. It was a mayonnaise lobster salad and you could see the chunks of lobster in it. I really enjoyed this dish. It came w/choice of fries which I went with the truffle parmesan that came with a garlic aoli. They were soo good and you could really taste the truffle, I preferred them without the aoli. My bf had the pulled pork sandwich and this was amazing, I think I liked it better than the lobster melt. The meat was tender and the sauce delicious, the coleslaw added a nice crunch. I don't remember tasting the creole mustard though. I would highly recommend this dish. All and all this is definitely a place I would return to over and over again if I lived near by. There were a lot of food options that I would have loved to try and they have a vast array of wines to try. A nice chill place with friendly staff and nice atmosphere. read more

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I meant to send this sooner, but work beckoned. I eat out a lot, probably should yelp more! I really haven't complained or been so dissatisfied. We had this woman , she was new , and just had the worst attitude. She was shorter older woman , maybe just bitter or burnt out. But she just had this scowl . Anyway, we ended just having an appetizer and a couple beers, then headed elsewhere, she just ruined the vibe for us! read more

I loved this place, the food was marvelous. We enjoyed the Lobster MacNCheese and the Lobster Bisque. I loved the Farmers Harvest Salad, a delicious grilled vegetable salad served with the dressing on the side. My husband demolished the burger. The Sea Salt Carmel pudding is one of the best desserts I have ever had. We will be back. The server was friendly and quick. it was a sunday afternoon and the place was pretty busy. Comfortable outside seating. read more

Mediocre salad, okay fig burger but that burger is better at Eureka. Wanted to love this place after friends raved about it. But chopped salad was nothing special. Bright spot was they let us taste a few wines before ordering our choice. Patio was nearly all shade. Okay but guest from cold part of USA wanted some sun option. read more

If I could give it zero stars I would. DO NOT go here. It took 10 mins for a server to greet us when it wasn't even crowded, which now I know why. Our drinks were terrible. The only thing good about this place was MAYBE the French fries. If you want to risk it here just stay away from the fig and tasty (nasty) burger... it was like eating raw goat game that had been marinated by goat turds surrounding it, steaming away in the basking sun. Eat at your own risk. read more

We visited Corktree Cellars for the first time on Saturday night, and I have been raving about it since we left. First, the service was incredible. We were greeted and helped by Annie. I hope the owners realize and appreciate what an absolute gem they have in her! She was knowledgeable, sweet, sincere, extremely friendly, and really made our night even more enjoyable. The wine flights - a great value - are presented creatively and accompanied by detailed information on what you can expect to taste. The portions were generous. We each had two flights. I had the "Nights in White Satin" (a trio of unique whites and Chardonnay flights. We even ended up bringing two bottles home. And, unlike a lot of wine bars, the prices on the bottles aren't astronomically marked up - we paid under $18 for each yummy bottle! This was a late stop for us, so we didn't have a full meal. We shared the cheese plate (our choice of three for $16) and enjoyed a creamy brie, manchego, and humboldt fog served with fresh grapes, sliced apple, crostini, crackers, and their homemade fig paste. My only complaint is that we REALLY wanted to buy some of the paste, but it's not for sale. We had a salad as well that was fresh with a great dressing. If you do nothing else while you are here, be sure to order to chocolate dipped coconut macaroons. Heaven in your mouth!! If you are looking for a wine bar with a great selection, delicious food, and spectacular service without an ounce of pretentiousness then you must check this place out! I guarantee you we will be in anytime we are even remotely close to Carpinteria. read more

We enjoyed, wine and a variety of drinks they had a very good selection . The mix drinks were fun and well made The food was good , the decorations were adorable and the sitting at front was very welcoming. read more

We're we able to have lunch here. It was excellent We had a wi e flight ND a charutare plate called the half and half. Cheese was excellent. Especially the poachers cheddar read more

Our server Miles was amazing, Attentive, friendly and efficient. The food was divine, especially the lobster bisque. We will definitely return. read more

I came in last night for some dinner and had the steak tacos. They were delicious, I expected the tacos to be alright as the restaurant was quite busy. Props to the chefs in the kitchen because I hope they get the recognition they deserve in busy restaurants. My family also had steaks that were made to our liking. The service was great as well but the only critique I have would be that the drinks could have been better. Like I mentioned it was quite busy last night, so it may just have been that. I will be coming back to try more of the chefs amazing food. read more

We just had dinner here and while on the whole it was good, there was one major flaw. This is a wine bar and my husband and I both ordered wine flights. While my rosé flight was fine, my husband ordered a red flight and 2 of the 3 wines had gone bad. Really? In a wine bar? Our server replaced the bad wines; what a difference! She said it might be because they were closed yesterday and the wines may have been open from the weekend. But there is no reason that a wine bar doesn't have a system for keeping track of how long wines have been open and/or tasting them to make sure they haven't turned south. When my husband asked to speak to the manager he was told that she was not there. Re: the food I had the fig and bacon burger which was tasty but the bacon was half cooked and I had to send it back to be crisped. My husband had the chicken picatta which was tasty but would have been better if the chicken were much thinner as the dish is typically prepared and if it had more sauce. We have really liked Corktree over the past few years but this was not our best experience and I think they would benefit from more conscientious management. read more

I ordered the shrimp scampi. Worst decision I've made in a long time. This was the size of an adequate meal for someone who has the stomach size of a squirrel. Not only was the sample size small, but they charged me 5 bucks for a "large group tax". We were 6 people and the restaurant was empty!! This was 31$ for a snack if I'm being generous. This oily pasta destroyed my nice shirt as well. Hopefully you all don't make the same mistake as me. read more

I was here tonight very bad decision. The shrimp scampi was very overpriced and citrusy. The large party charge was completely unacceptable and there was no one in the restaurant. However the server was quite nice and blonde waitress was decently helpful. read more

I came here with a friend last weekend. I ordered the mushroom soup and a spinach salad it was fine. My friend had the soup and a lobster roll. She took one bite after looking at it for a bit. Her take was Yuck tastes like cat food (if you ever ate it). The filling was not chunks of lobster but shredded ??? dyed red. So with one bite out of this 16 dollar sandwich she was not asked if she wanted to take it home. I think it maybe time to take it off the menu. We paid as we are nice like that but I am still pissed. We ended up across the street getting a pizza as of course she was still hungry. I miss Slys. RIP read more

Corktree cellars was fantastic as a meal. I had the salmon blta and my wife had the carnitas torta. Well made and super tasty. My kids just wanted the fries and they loved them. The servers were friendly and the price was reasonable. Plenty of options for kids even if some were slightly gourmet. I highly recommend them! read more

We are enjoying the best dining experience at cork tree after years of coming here. We always enjoy our time here , but thanks to our waiter, Chris it made it above and beyond . His attention to detail, professionalism, customer service, and hospitality, have been second to none. We have also appreciated the exceptional service from Aiden (or possibly Hayden) and Brian. They have gone above and beyond to make our Sunday evening dinner special. Brian gave us excellent wine recommendations, and we couldn't be happier! A big thank you to the cork tree cellar A-team read more

This is a nice place with a good menu and many tasty bites for wine pairings. The staff is friendly and accommodating. They have a full bar, not just wine. When I asked for a coffee drink they happily made me a Baileys coffee with whipped cream. read more

My boyfriend and I live near San Diego and make a point to come here anytime we are even remotely close to the restaurant. From our first visit to now, we have always had an amazing experience with even better food and drinks. As a personal side note, the aesthetic and vibe of the property is beautiful. I recommend it to anyone in the area. read more

Corktree Cellars - This was the secret starter of the day which was a goat cheese pesto bruschetta. It was so fresh and delicious! - New American Near Me - Carpinteria, California