My boyfriend and I stopped at Padaro Beach Grill during an afternoon drive up the coast…read more Immediate impression: it reminded me of Hawaii in the best way. The outdoor seating area, the architecture, the sounds and smell of the ocean right there. Immaculate vibes. We went on a Friday around 3:30pm, so it wasn't crazy busy. We found a table without issue and there were always at least a few others available. However, I imagine this place gets extremely popular during peak hours. We ordered the Baja Fish Tacos and a side of French Fries. All were delicious - no complaints! Although the tacos are so loaded, they can be a challenge to eat! Would definitely return the next time I'm in the area.

Dear Hubby and I have been long-time fans of Padaro Beach Grill. As such, we wanted to introduce…read more(maybe re-introduce?) Sweet Granddaughter to the place on a Saturday as summer is winding down. Am not sure if there's been a change of ownership, but there did seem to be a change of results of the experience of visiting. Noting that in a previous review I mentioned live music. Several other reviewers did, too. When we were there this past weekend in the early afternoon, there was no music to be found. We caught the ordering line at the right time; it wasn't too long and it didn't take but a few minutes to get to the counter. After that, it went downhill to some extent. The main disappointment was the food. I mean, it's a restaurant, right? That's kind of the point. The ambiance is still fun - beachy casual, like you're a guest at a private beach club. But the food used to be much, much better. I made the mistake of ordering the tri-tip sandwich. It was served with grilled onions and smothered in BBQ sauce. It would normally also come with cheese, but I had that left off as cows' milk cheese and I do not get along. I would have much preferred to leave out the BBQ sauce and have au jus on the side instead to let the flavor of the beef come out. Alas, that's not an option. There wasn't anything else on the menu speaking to me at the time, or I could have / should have ordered something else. I thought about the fish tacos, but I'm not a huge fan of cabbage. In any event, the tri-tip was cut too thick. That made it tough to bite / and overly chewy. To the point where it wasn't a happy eating experience. I only finished half the sandwich and gave the rest to DH to eat later. I didn't choose to add any fries or onion rings as I wanted to give fried foods a rest. So I had half a sandwich, and half a very overpriced and underwhelming chocolate chip cookie for dessert. For me, the food was bordering on a failing grade. Barely a "C". DH, on the other hand, really enjoyed the fish and chips he'd ordered. I had a bite, and while the fish was really fresh, the batter coating was undercooked, which made for a mushy exterior texture. It was also extremely greasy. SG ordered her favorite meal of chicken nuggets and fries. She'll never turn down fries, so that made her happy. The chicken pieces were not that flavorful, and not that great a texture, either. We also spent the meal dodging ants which were running over the picnic tabletop. A tabletop which looked like it hadn't been cleaned by human hands in a very, very long time. Which likely explains why the ants thought it was fair game - they were on the hunt for missed crumbs. I can bet good money that when we ask SG if she remembers eating at Padaro Beach Grill, she will recall that it's the outdoor place where the ants were trying to eat our food. There aren't enough umbrellas for all the picnic tables, and there's not really any other source of shade on a warm, sunny afternoon. We were lucky enough to get one of the lawn-area tables with an umbrella, but we ended up feeling crowded when mid-way through our meal, a group of seven people took over the adjacent table. By then, we were ready to finish up and go. In past visits, lingering and enjoying the tropical vibe was part of the experience. Not during this last visit. A shame.

What can you really ask for in a shack experience, order and the window and settle down at one of…read morethe tables. Breakfast sandwich with a burger on it- hard to go wrong Cept could use more filling to match the bread. The chorizo breakfast burrito was very classic. Surprisingly their coffee hit the spot (pun intended) as well.

This is a great spot to stop by in Carpinteria for a casual comfort meal. I got the onion rings,…read morewhich come in a portion so large I cannot even explain the scale to you. It is so many onion rings, and it is definitely worth it. It's fun!

Best hot dog ever !! Hamburger were great too !…read moreVery friendly and polite I Will definitely go back !!!! I knew it would work .

We were at the Avocado Festival when we decided to grab some dinner nearby at Rincon Brewery in…read moreCarpinteria. Ooops! I think we may have made the wrong choice this time.  The food was quite bland and seemed low-quality. My bratwurst was served cold and just didn't do much for me. And honestly, it was much smaller, thinner, and shorter than I expected. I like my hotdogs LONG and THICK!! Pleeease! My beer also tasted a bit watered down, which was disappointing. My date ordered the Smash Burger, and we were both surprised when it arrived without the buns. I honestly still don't understand how that happened! We also ordered an egg, bacon, and sauce, and they charged us separately for each. He ended up ordering two "burgers" to feel full. I've included photos to give you a better idea of what we received. Our waitress was kind, and the service was okay. She offered fries, but didn't mention they cost extra, so I was surprised to see the charge on the bill. On the bright side, the seating and atmosphere were nice. I really liked both the indoor and outdoor spaces. There were some positives, but overall, my date and I don't feel this is a place we would return to.

We visited Carpinteria for the first time as a little summer escape from the heat in Simi Valley,…read moreand after arriving hungry, we came across this place. What a great find! The restaurant was busy, with tables pretty much full both inside and outside, but luckily we were able to get seated without a wait. I ordered the fish tacos, my son had the linguini pomodoro, and my wife ordered the cioppino. Everything was delicious. The seafood tasted incredibly fresh, and the fish in the cioppino was so tender it practically melted in your mouth. The broth was rich and savory--maybe a little on the salty side, but we still really enjoyed it. The service was another highlight. Everyone was kind, friendly, and welcoming, and you could tell the staff was working hard to make sure everyone had a good experience. I also really liked how diverse the menu is. There are plenty of choices for different tastes, whether you're in the mood for seafood, pasta, tacos, or something else. Overall, this was an awesome first experience and a great discovery during our trip to Carpinteria. We'll definitely be back next time we're in town, and we're looking forward to trying more dishes from the menu!

This used to be one of our favorite spots in Carpinteria, which makes it especially disappointing…read moreto leave a 1-star review. Unfortunately, after giving Teddy's by the Sea multiple chances, the problems have become too consistent to overlook. We've had repeated issues with online orders--food mixed up or not prepared the way we ordered it. On one occasion, we even found a piece of plastic in our lobster mac and cheese. But the most frustrating issue has been the completely inconsistent closing time. They advertise that they're open until 8:30 PM, yet we've shown up as early as 7:40 PM and been told they're already closed. This hasn't happened just once--it's happened to us multiple times. We really used to enjoy coming here, but between the order mistakes, the plastic in the food, and never knowing whether they'll actually be open during their posted hours, we've finally given up. If you advertise that you're open until 8:30, customers should reasonably be able to expect you to be open at 7:40.

Stopped in for a quick drink on our first day in town and loved it! The seltzer was my favorite one…read moreI had on my entire vacation and the back patio was relaxing with plenty of shade. Service was great and the local patrons were so nice, I chatted with multiple people! Also love how dog friendly the place is with multiple water dishes and dog treats available. Wish we had a chance to go back again, but it will definitely be our first stop on our next trip back to the Santa Barbra area.

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 !

Overall solid experience here…read more Cute classic diner, it's pink inside! Grabbed a mocha that I downed way too quickly. I had the Carpinteria Biscuit which I added a sausage patty too which was perfect since it added some seasoning and salt to the dish. The egg was placed perfectly. Hubs had the loco loco- overall really tasty. Convenient spot when hitting the beach.

Service was great! Food was also good. I didn't like dogs allowed inside the restaurant. If people…read morebring dogs they need to stay outside. It's a restaurant for gods sake not a park.

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.

Tuna tartare - overall delicious, fresh and well seasoned but you gotta be cray if you think 2…read morewonton wraps is enough to eat it with, need 4. Calamari and shishito peppers- bomb.com tender and well seasoned. Heirloom Tomato Salad- $18 for 3 thin slices of tomato, absolutely not, the menu should be written to say loads of greens with 1/8th of a tomato. Would never support anyone ordering this for this price. Iberian pork chop- shut the front door this was a good chop, a few more veg would be nice, overall the mustard sauce and the cook on this was delightful. Alaska Halibut special- that's some juicy fish you gotta there!! The dill sauce absolutely sublime! Banana and walnut Bread pudding- so we ordered dessert ONLY because dinner was so good and whomp whomp it was awful- overall dry and sweet. My guy had said based on the dessert menu which is everything restaurants without a pastry chef have on ten menu ie bread pudding, crisp, ice cream and something chocolate we shouldn't have done it, eat savory here and go somewhere else for dessert. Service was great, and we were there early before the Saturday night crowd, it was airy and calm, overall enjoyable.

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.

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.

Lots of options at sunburst! Wine, beer, hard kombucha, on tap, in bottles who ever you want it! It…read moreshares space with dang burger and they have some inside seating and then an awesome patio. I got my dang burger order in and then got a light beer on tap to go with order and to drink while I waited. Bar tender was nice and answered all my questions. I will be back!

** Guicho's ** I give the a 10 out of 10 they are warm,…read morefriendly, and inviting if you don't mind the takeout boxes their food is absolutely delicious. All are welcome here unlike some of the other Italian places in town."" Giannfranco's Trattoria "" Thanks to the locals that gave me a tip on this delicious place. They too said that the service was poor and the host is rude!!

Excellent Eggplant sandwich. Friendly service. Nice quiet…read moreoutside tables. We were camping and found Guichos. We will order take out next time and bring it back to camp.