We love this place and the food is amazing. However, the reservation staff is very unprofessional. While communicating with the reservation staff about a large group reservation they responded to my questioning email with an "FYI". They did this to explain the locations of our tables. Either way it was rude. No customer should be treated like this. The food here is amazing but if you are looking to make a reservation be prepared for a rude and slightly unhelpful staff. read more

I've been here quite a few times (never picked it myself, always going with someone else). It's okay. Food it nothing special, service is nothing special. There's usually a line on the weekends or on a nice day. You stand and order at the counter and get a buzzer. Find a table outside and then pick up your food. Picnic table seating so not very comfortable, some shade. There's a little sand area for kids to play and some grass. Very family friendly. read more

Tasty food, great service, reasonable price, prime location right near the ocean (3 min walk to beach), casual ambiance for outdoor seating with light at night. Padaro is known for their burgers, and they did not disappoint. There is a wide selection, and our party got almost all of them (out of the chili burger, which is named for the pepper and not for the stew) and was very satisfied, no one talked for about 3 minutes straight. If your burger comes with a sauce, like the 1000 Island or Chipotle Mayo, ask for extra sauce. They put some on, but it is not sufficient to cover all bites, and the patties are thick and need more sauce to balance the taste. The Veggie Burger is perhaps the best one I've had, with a balanced seasoning that does not try to assault your mouth. Caramelized bourbon onions are as delicious as they sound, Maui burger has cubes of pineapple in the salsa, and the option to add bacon or avocado to any burger. I will note that these cost (which is the opposite to what I was told when ordering, which I am assuming was a miscommunication rather than blatant lying). The salads are plate sized and piled high, large enough to feed even the biggest diners. While the Trio of sides was talked up, only the Onion Rings lived up to the hype. The sweet potato and regular potato fries were just normal fried potatoes. Lastly, the strawberry shake is made with fresh strawberries, which you can tell from the chunks blended in the shake. read more

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Fresh and fast.. the view and the walk to the beach isn't bad at all. Reminds me of a hidden tropical retreat.

The view is fascinating specially at sunset , The mango margarita was great as well , I had a shrimp & avocado salad ( it was below average ) , The California burger was good , not the best that I had but I'll definitely try it again . We also ordered fries with chili , the fries didn't taste very fresh but the chilli was great, the service was good Its a very chill place that you can go with few or many company and you will still enjoy it . Prices was ok ,They also have area for adults only , for less distraction and more enjoyable ambiance. I am definitely coming here again read more

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$23 for 2 ice cream sandwiches is a bit much even if they came from Montecito . Regular food items fine . Drinks expensive

My husband and I ate here on Saturday. You stand in line to order, they give you a buzzer when your food is ready. We ordered shrimp tacos- amazing! They only use one tortilla so you'll need a fork! They were so delicious! A week later and we are still talking about them! Fresh yellowtail fish sandwich, nice thick piece of fish and very good. Chips and guac, very good but it's a small amount of guacamole 808 and a frozé You pick a spot to sit, there is an adults only area. The only downside is the adults only area has very little shade, would be nice if they put some umbrellas in that area. Other areas had tables with shade and they have a big sandy area. read more

I just stopped by here again and picked up an order of their tri-tip fries and some other great stuff. Wow, delicious! A huge serivng of crisp fries smothered in cheese, guac, sour cream and fresh salsa! These guys make it a pleasure to have a round belly, lol. It's clean, friendly, darn tasty, resonably priced and in a beautiful location too. Outstanding! read more

Not dog friendly! Food is good. Local clientele harassed me. Cursed me out in the parking lot.

Best place around to take young kids! They can run free and safely. The train coming by is always a high point for them. There is an elevated patio if adults want to be away from the children, but the sand box for the youngest kids is a special attraction. The food is good and prices are moderate. Waiting in line can be a chore during the season, but the cool shade and fun for the kids is worth the wait. read more

The food was delicious, especially the calamari. But the real delight of the Padaro Beach Grill was the location and seating: a loose collection of outdoor seating, picnic tables and bar stools overlooking the beach, benches by a fire pit, and even tables in a secluded grotto. The view from the bar stools was lovely, even when the Surfliner passed and we could see all of the passengers. A perfect experience! read more

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This place is worth checking out simply for the breath taking view. The location is literally unreal. We seriously watched the most beautiful sunset! They have plenty of heaters and a fire pit to help keep you warm after the sun sets. The food was good - typical burger joint type of food. I ordered the teriyaki chicken sandwich lettuce wrapped and split and order of sweet potato fries. The sandwich was super yummy and flavorful, and I wasn't sad that I didn't have a bun. Overall I would say the food isn't spectacular but the location makes it worth it. read more

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We came to check out this place and I have to say it was pretty awesome! The line was short when we came and order came out quick. Was clean, masks worn, great outdoor seating with space for the family and right on the beach. Oh and the food was great! read more

Padaro Beach Grill - Burger , Chili Cheese Fries and Tater Tots - American Near Me - Carpinteria, California

What a great find. Fast service and the food was delicious. The Baja Fish Tacos was delicious and deep fried to perfection. I was full after the first one but had to eat it all, so yummy. Definitely a place to stop and eat at. Can't go wrong. read more

It's been several years since I've been to this place. I definitely wanted to show my boyfriend Padaro and it's exactly the same as how it was 8 years ago! The environment is kid and family friendly. We got ourselves some fish and chips which definitely had more fish to batter ratio which is always a plus. The onion rings were perfectly friend and crispy! The burger was massive and always hard to take that first bite. So glad that I was able to come back read more

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Wonderful food and location. Can't beat it! Burgers are bomb! Nothing like eating outdoors at the ocean and the staff was great.

I love this place! Just knowing I'm on my way there makes me happy; once I get there I'm all smiles! The outdoor eating area is THE BEST! Even on a day when the weather isn't awesome this place is! If you hit it on a sunny California day, you get a pitter-patter in your heart and your insides sing! So that's just the environment alone, then you add the delicious food and you become completely giddy. The prices are reasonable, I don't think other reviewers are taking the literal beach front location into consideration. When I'm here I smile from ear to ear and I leave this place blissfully stuffed- you will too! read more

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Five star for food quality, value, impeccable service and amazing ocean views. Would definitely return to sample their other offerings.

A few things I really appreciated about Padaro: - They have an adults only patio - They have a really nice vegan menu that feels like they put care into :) I visited PBG over Labor Day weekend as part of my first trip to Carpinteria. I loved it! We biked from the little downtown area and it was a lovely ride (and unlike LA or Long Beach, you don't have to worry about being run over every few minutes). I had the Vegan Chipotle Chicken sandwich which was absolutely delicious. I do believe they use Gardein products for their vegan sandwiches. The fries, I was informed, are unfortunately fried together with meat products so I skipped those (I expected this, but nonetheless appreciate the honesty of the staff). Had my sandwich with a side salad (skip the croutons - they have cheese) instead along with a hard seltzer. Perfect, delicious and easy dinner. Will definitely be back on my next trip to Carpinteria! read more

Good place to spend time with friends. A lot of place for kids to play. I wouldn't order nachos again but chili was good.

Great fish and chips. Awesome setting. I'm just happy the train didn't roll by while I was eating. I will definitely be back when I'm passing through town. read more

Padaro Beach Grill - Fish and chips - American Near Me - Carpinteria, California

I cannot wait to go back. Not only was the food amazing, but the location is absolutely breathtaking. Definitely family oriented. The only problem I had was the two girls in the front (cashier) were not so friendly. Kind of a bummer but the place was too amazing for that to ruin our experience! 100% recommend read more

Padaro Beach Grill - Chicken Beach Club Sandwich and Tri-Tip Sandwich! & the best Fries we have ever had - American Near Me - Carpinteria, California

One of my favorite places for a great sea breeze .... Nice deck above Breakwater rocks near the railroad tracks.. This is an adult only Deck... Great idea.... The menu is varied and always good and fresh... Nice that Santa Claus is gone and he is resting off the 101 freeway... just a little Santa Claus Ln. history.... Seabass tacos are great and you always get enough fish to call it a fish taco...haha Take a break in the southbound traffic.... You won't be disappointed.... read more

Great stop on your way up the coast food was delicious. Service was great. Atmosphere is wonderful even the music was perfect.

Awesome! Loved it! Food was fresh and tasted great. There was a long line but it went by really fast. Outdoor dining is available and is great. read more

Beware the house salad that contains iceberg lettuce. Nutritional value is lacking in iceberg, and when one bites into iceberg, water is released into one's mouth that tends to dilute the taste of the other ingredients. About half of the lettuce in this salad is iceberg. They also forgot to put on the goat cheese. read more

Totally blown away by this place. We came here for lunch on a Sunday with the kids. Huge outdoor area with trees and sand and places for kids to play, and areas for parents to drink. They were having a small birthday party at the time and it didn't bother us at all (this place is huge). Got the hickory smoked bacon burger and it was great. Good prices, good food, good vibes, ocean side view! read more

Padaro Beach Grill - Hickory Burger, Fish Tacos, Kids quesadilla, kids corn dogs. Yum! - American Near Me - Carpinteria, California

Tri Tip sandwich a Solid Yumm ! Logistics are very scenic great for groups. Affordable prices read more

Awesome location with great food, fun drink options and endless play time for your kid and/or fur baby. The atmosphere is truly perfect

Always good! Wish they allowed dogs in the outside area. A short walk from my favorite beach. Haven't had a bad bite here yet.

What an adorable place!!! Loved the Ambience, the beautiful outside seating, the cozy and warm fire pits and the delicious food! I got the Turkey burger with caramelized onions and avocados, OMG!! My taste buds were bursting with joy!! Love it and can't wait to go back on a warmer day!! read more

Love the atmosphere in the sunny, rabbit and child-filled beer garden, and the quality of the food (fish tacos and roast chili burgers with fries). If you're lucky a train will shoot by just yards from your picnic table. Also, in terms of conservation, I appreciate that they use minimal disposable plastic: sandwiches are served in reusable baskets lined with paper, beer served in compostable cups and paper containers for the catsup. read more

Came here on vacation due to the high reviews on yelp and wow, i have no idea how this place has good reviews. We ordered 2 patty melts and 2 clam chowders. I doubled the meat on 1 of the patty melts and was charged for it but only received 1 extra patty and it was dry af. Not sure why they cant do math when there own menu says "double" the meat.. that means x2... Also the clam chowder tasted like it had truffle or mushroom in it and i swear it was cream of mushroom. Either way, it made our stomachs hurt. Best thing they have going on is their location and that is it.. high price for food that is absolutely terrible read more

Love love love this hidden gem. They have an outdoor area and even high chairs that overlooks the ocean. There are train tracks and sometimes you can catch a train go by. It really is a special place to grab food and watch the sunset. You order your food as you walk in. Then they give you a buzzer and you pick up your food. Very simple and casual We had the tri tip sandwich, which was really good ! And also I tired the grilled fish tacos. They got a little soggy at the end so make sure to eat them right away Definitely will come back ! read more

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Love the environment! Plenty of outdoor patio seating with a cute luau esque setting. Got the fish & chips as well as the grilled chicken sandwich and both were phenomenal! The tater tots are to die for, so crispy and yum. Everything here is fabulous and I will deffo be back then next time I'm at the beach! read more

The atmosphere of this place was the best part I think. I loved how it was right over the beach and there was a huge open lawn area with benches and tables and music. This place would be great for kids because they have a big sand pit with toys and such. There's also an area for adults only. I'm assuming it gets crowded on Friday nights. The food was good and the fries were the best part. The only thing I didn't like is that we were basically the only ones there. However we did go during the day so I'm assuming it picks up at night. read more

Padaro Beach Grill - Patio with a view - American Near Me - Carpinteria, California

Pretty mediocre food, but I have kids so its a pretty fun place for them since there's lots of outdoor area to play around in. Its fairly huge portion sizes and not super healthy. I'd say the Pretzel Burger is probably the best thing I've had there. The shrimp tacos are decent too. read more

We had a bridal party dinner and the food was delicious. Pricing is great and the atmosphere is very relaxing. The staff were all kind and helped with any questions I had. read more

The vegan menu is actually pretty good! I go here all the time with my friends and family

I really like the vegan menu here. I always go here with my friends. And I love the location too. very pretty:)