McDonald&#x27;s

One of the best burgers I've had in a while-…read more Had the double with fries! Perfect sunset view eating outside on the high top. Personally, a big fan of shoe string fries. The burger was delicious. Definitely a treat. Order at the counter- food comes out hot and promptly. Grab a drink at the bar. Enjoy.

Quaint place w a small menu and 1 salad ( not more don't let the sign outside saying " salads" fool…read moreyou) Service is at cashier and you do pick up and clean up there's an attached "bar" serving wine and beers Burgers were decent nothing that will blow your mind Fries need seasoning (had zero salt etc) Their sauce is decent Overall have had better and worse would not make another trip personally

Burger and Fries

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Hard to find look for the orange umbrellas & Sunburst sign

Padaro Beach Grill

4.4(1.3k reviews)

2.2 mi

Absolutely love this place. Every time we come to SB for the weekend, we stop by here for fish…read moretacos, burgers and margaritas. Right off the freeway near the beach, it's away and always good. Always a line but it goes by fast and food comes out quickly enough (you get a buzzer and pick up your food). We get the Padaro burger and Baja fish tacos with shakes too! Great stop and away from the city when we want to escape a bit.

Second time here, probably the last time as well. We ordered chili and two fish tacos and sweet…read morepotato fries. 1.) the chili was $10.25 and warm, not hot and seemed expensive for what you got. Was supposed to have cheese on top and no kidding, had a few strands of very fine shredded cheese, that's it. 2.) fish tacos looked good but completely fell apart in the soft corn tortilla they were in, they fell onto the table and the entire thing fell apart into small pieces. Tortilla didn't hold up to any of it. 3.) sweet potato fries were good but $6.00 was a bit much for the small portion of fries. Just overall not impressed this time. Last time we had burgers and I think that may be the way to go here, I recommend those but what we had today wasn't worth coming back to in my opinion.

Lots of seating nooks

Maui Burger

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Pretzel Burger

The Spot

3.6(493 reviews)

0.6 mi

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

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

My favorite cheeseburger

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Rincon Brewery

4.0(586 reviews)

My wife and I came across this place as we were wandering around Carpinteria…read more It was a warm day and just wanted to stop for a beer. Great selection and the staff were terrific. Polite, professional and friendly.

Very friendly, welcoming place. The service and the food were good. You can eat inside, at the…read morebar or on the patio. We had the bbq chicken salad and the fish and chips along with beer and cider.

Four beer 4oz flight $8

Taps

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Clam chowder was tasty

Teddy's By The Sea

4.3(914 reviews)

We were visiting the area and stopped here for lunch. The reviews did not disappoint. Definitely…read morehave the crazy Bloody Mary they offer! Phenomenal with all the fixings. Service was awesome a young lady served us. The clam chowder is one of the best I have ever had and I'm from New England originally. I had the Cobb with salmon. Freshly cooked salmon on my salad! My husband had the fish and chips. He said 8 out of 10. They make their own sauce for this which was very good. A lovely deck for outside seating and best of all pet friendly for our mini schnauzer.

We stopped on Carpinteria on our way from LA to Santa Barbara. We were craving sushi but came in…read morebecause of a couple appetizers we saw on the menu. They did not disappoint! We sat outside, which was lovely! Servers were friendly and we were served very quickly, despite the outside seating being full! There was also a dedicated parking lot close, which was nice!

Salmon tacos, with a side of house made potato chips.

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Strawberry jalapeño marg!

Island Brewing Company

4.4(322 reviews)

0.5 mi

Excellent brewery spot with great beer & relaxed service!…read more Located against the railroad track on the back side of the building, it's a bit difficult to find, but just drive all the way in to the large alley, I guess Maple Ave. Nice wide open set up, perfect for a cold beer on a warm day. Wife went for the Crimson Horizon, and she enjoued it. I got a sip and it was smoother butterier than the Firestone cali squeeze? I tried the Avocado Honey Ale since can't go wrong with description of amber honey ale! Was told it was a version of their kolsch with local honey. Wow, it was smooth with a bit of sweet finish, so addictive!!! Still had hours to drive so couldn't just have as many as I wanted, but I checked online and seemed Albertsons sold it so figured I can just pick them up back at home. But the gentleman resting at the bar told me he delivers their beer but only up to the hills. I guess maybe available in stores up to Camarillo, but not over that hill/mountain. I had to have more of it, and they had 6 packs in the cooler for purchase so went for a pack. The green cans are such delightful vessels to hold the even more delightful liquid inside. Wife even cut out the top and using the cute cans as planters, lol! The cans poured out at home was excellent as well, very fresh and refreshing and could get tiny hints of avocado on sips. Just a great beer! After browsing the brewery, it seems avocado honey ale is their signature beer, so I got lucky to choose that from the menu, lol. While enjoying the beer, the amtrak train blew it's horn to leave from the Carpinteria station, so we rushed out to wave and enjoy seeing that go by right in front as well. I am sure the locals were shaking their heads at our excitement of seeing the train go by, one gentleman when leaving even complimented my kid's dance moves from when we were out there to greet and send off the train, lol! Awesome local spot and great folks, just a very relaxing spot to enjoy the delicious avo honey ale! Just hidden so maybe not many visitors to Carpinteria find it, but I picked it out from search for brewery and chose this over the other one on the main streets. What a find for an out of towner! Hope they can expand out or grow their delivery area, maybe get it sent to total wine which must have a distribution center. Otherwise, this is a must stop for any SB trips for sure!

Great vibes at Island Brewing Company! There's indoor or outdoor seating. I've also seen people…read morebring their own chairs to sit in. There's usually live music on the weekend and a food truck. Island Brewing Company has a variety of beers to choose from, but they are mostly known for their avocado honey ale. It's a smooth slightly sweet beer. I'm a fan of their hazy IPA too. If you're looking for a chill spot to drink a beer, this is the place to go.

Clear and Present Danker IPA.

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Esau's Cafe

3.9(476 reviews)

0.5 mi

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

A fast service breakfast spot. It's not bougie, not inventive flavors or too unique, but had…read moreclassic dishes with some oomph. I got the New Orleans omelet and the coconut banana French toast. My received my food very quickly. I took both to-go and ate them on the beach. You will get a solid meal here. There are regulars and the staff is lightening fast. My coffee latte had some good coffee which they buy from El Salvador. So if you get a coffee, it's going to be good quality.

Rye toast with butter and jam

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California breakfast burrito!

Zookers Restaurant

4.4(416 reviews)

0.1 mi

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.

Deli

3 item combo $22.95

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Tinker's Burgers

3.9(251 reviews)

5.3 mi

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.

Tasty and very cool inside. My cheeseburger was easy to order and came out quickly. It was…read moredelicious and cheesy

Looking out. You can sit at the "bar"

Cheeseburger

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Outside sign

Sunburst Wine Bar

4.5(27 reviews)

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.