The Garden Market is always a great stop. We seem to stop by whenever we're passing through,…read moreusually for a cup of coffee and a snack, and it never disappoints. One of our favorite things is sitting out back for a while and just relaxing. It's a cool, laid-back space with all the plants, antiques, and interesting things around to look at. It has a lot of character and is a nice place to take a break before getting back on the road. Great food, great coffee, and a really enjoyable atmosphere. It's become one of those places we look forward to stopping at whenever we're in the area. Highly recommend it!

When we came in, we were greeted right away…read more Inside is very large, plenty of seating. Chaos yet organized, and very clean. The food was delicious. I ordered the sampler with arugula and it was just the right amount of food. My wife ordered a breakfast burrito and that was very well made too. Great ratios and flavors, everything well-cooked. The salsa, both of them, were great too! Spicy, but great! Definitely coming back for more in the future, go here! Give it a try, you'll like it!

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.

** 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.

Great Sandwich's and service. Came here for a mom and pop sandwich and it was delivered!…read more Will be back!

Food was simple and tasty…read more Chicken salad was a little on the dry side, but mild flavor. Balsamic dressing was tasty. Order was delivered to table quickly. No ice in ice machine.. but sandwich and salad was good for our travel lunch. Every table but one was full for the whole time we were in... All the food looked fresh. Tables were fine and bench seating allows for flexibility. Not fancy, but good. Didn't try the PB& Js but they say that's their dessert like menu.

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.

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.

The food is delicious and well-balanced. The dessert menu has plenty of options. Service is…read morefriendly and efficient. The atmosphere is casual and welcoming. I tried the chicken bowl, and it was great!

Update (08/04/24): The business owner reached out shortly after I posted this review and refunded…read moreback our salad bar purchase. I wish we had noted down the staff member's name who attended to us that day, because we were definitely not offered a discount when we brought up this issue. I do not appreciate the passive aggressive tone of the response we received and certainly did not appreciate being gaslighted here. We won't be coming back. Came here for lunch and we chose the salad bar, which was priced according to the weight of the food you picked. Upon paying for two of those, I realized that I am also paying for the weight of the container, which goes against California law. We spoke to the employee on duty and she claimed that the manager was not around, and refused to do anything about it. What these guys are doing is unethical. You've been warned. Don't get food from the salad bar.

After we had just got done at the beach, we were craving a cold and refreshing treat. I looked up…read moresmoothie spots and decided to go with Pacific Health Foods. This is a health grocery store, which carries a variety of supplements, snacks, beverages and other food items. When you walk inside, it has the "healthy" smell to it, if you know what I mean. At the very back of the store is where they have a walk-up counter where drinks are made to order. The menu is displayed above and there were so many options to choose from (and ingredients were listed, so you knew what was in it). Almost everything had a little healthy twist to it, so it was like ordering a guilt-free sweet treat! When they make your drink you take your receipt up to the register to pay. And while they were making our drinks it also gave us time to browse around the store. Definitely great if you need some snacks for the road! I left with the Piña Colada smoothie and it was simple, but delicious! The perfect beverage to help me cool down. It's a great store! Highly recommend!

A high quality grocery store especially if you have dietary restrictions. Great prepared foods as…read morewell. And I love that they have a small açaí bowl option and baked goods.

This railroad side coffee shops is one of my highlights from my stay in Carpinteria…read more Santa Barbara Hives is dedicated to the bees. For every purchase, they plant a Mangrove tree in Madagascar - the tree that produces a rare, sweet, and fast-crystallizing honey called mangrove honey. Their team serves up delicious lattes and breakfast items. I ordered the salted honey latte and a breakfast sandwich. Both items were yummy, but I'd return daily for that over easy sandwich topped with pesto. While they specialize in coffee, the storefront also acts as a storefront for all things honey. You'll find endless merch and tastings from all types of local honey. They also offer unique canned beverages, slices of pies, breakfast items, baked goods, etc.

Quality has gone down since I last came 2 years ago. The coffee is good but too milky even when I…read moreasked for an extra shot. The matcha was also too milky after asking for extra :( Not as many cute pottery/gift shop knick-knacks to buy. Vibes are different, but I still come for the coffee here n there lol

First time trying Mollie's, and I can say that the service is very kind and welcoming. The food,…read morehowever, was incredibly underwhelming. Here's a break down of my experience: First of all, we came on a Tuesday afternoon for lunch. It says on the menu to ask about the daily special, but there weren't any. The waitress told us that on the weekdays, they do not offer daily specials since they do not have seafood on the weekdays; a weekend exclusive is what we were told. Very disappointing. We said it was fine, however, when it came to placing our orders from the menu, the waitress stopped us three times to let us know they were out of certain ingredients like ham and Italian bacon. Most of the food we ordered were not the dish in its complete form. Pasta Amatriciana: The dish I ordered. It did not come with the cured pork Italian bacon as advertised. The dish itself looks visually appealing but it was incredibly mediocre. The sauce was watery and poorly seasoned. Overall, the dish lacked flavor. I rate it as a 1/5. Chicken Vodka Pasta: the dish my mother ordered. Her comments were the same as mine. She notes that the sauce lacked seasoning and she described it as tasteless. Again, another poor dish. She rates it as a 2/5. Chicken Fettuccini: the dish my father ordered. He didn't have that much to say about it other than it being subpar. He rates it as a 2/5. I will say, in terms of pay, the price was fair. For 3 dishes, all of which came with generous portion sizes, totaled to about $62. Overall, I don't see myself returning to Mollie's in the future. They were out of many ingredients which led to mediocre dishes being served. If you wish to come here, I strongly suggest you visit on the weekend since they only serve special/ seafood dishes then. Other than that, Mollie's is a hard pass.

I had such a wonderful time here. It's a small restaurant with a casual vibe and lots of local…read moreregulars. You can see the open kitchen and all of the cooking while you wait. The menu is simple with daily specials but everything is crafted with care and tremendous technique. Handmade pastas, sauces, and high quality ingredients. I see people dining in and also taking food for dinner. We were given house made foccacia while we waited and had two whole plates of this! It was delicious, soft, and went well with the oil and vinegar at the table. We had the seafood pasta, lasagna with meatballs, and finished with panacotta and an americano. The quality and cook on the seafood was incredible. The clams, mussels, octopus, and shrimp were all perfectly cooked and incredibly fresh. You can really taste the difference. Lasagna layers were so impressive and a perfect amount of sauce. The meatballs were delicious with raisins providing a mellow sweetness. Dessert was a perfect cap to our lunch. Coffee was strong and the panacotta was lightly sweet, creamy, and brightened with orange. Mollie and her staff were incredibly kind. We will absolutely be back!