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.

I can't believe this was my first time trying this restaurant! My mom has been telling me about…read morethis place for a while, and I'm so glad we finally came. We ordered the Kung Pao chicken, sweet-and-sour shrimp, dumplings, and fried rice, and everything was absolutely delicious. Everything was fresh, flavorful, and we enjoyed every bite. Definitely a new favorite...we'll be back!

I love it here (except for the one customer on his cell phone talking LOUDLY!) The service was…read moregreat, the menu is simple, and the food is delicious. I highly recommend the ginger soup for anyone that is sick or needs warmth. Sliced chicken, mushroom, baby boy choy, carrots, and jullienne slivers of ginger. So good! A small bowl is pretty large, at least to me. I ordered the Mei Mei Tofu dish which comes with white rice. I took a scoop of that white rice to put in my soup, too. The heat holds well in the Tofu, which was still hot after my soup. I didnt need to add anything to it. No salt, no soy sauce, no white pepper...it tasted delicious. I enjoyed my meal. I will return!

Open late(r than other places in the area)…read more Nice and fluffy slices/crust Good value for some pretty good slices of pizza!

Old school pizza parlor! We used to have a Rusty's in Ventura, so I had to stop in for the…read morenostalgia when I saw one in Carp. Staff was nice and friendly! It an older looking spot, so def needs an update. I did feel like I was traveling back in time :) it was not too busy or loud inside! My mom and I enjoyed having lunch here. We would return. Pizzas are a bit pricey but what isn't nowadays!

Giovanni's is truly an institution in Carpinteria. It just wouldn't feel like Carpinteria without…read moreit! The pizza is delicious, the atmosphere is fun and welcoming, but what makes Giovanni's especially wonderful are the people. They make you feel like family. They're kind, generous, and genuinely want you to enjoy yourself. It's rare to find a place that has great food and such a strong sense of community and belonging. Giovanni's has been part of the heart of Carpinteria for so many years, and we're so fortunate to have them.

Great pizza friendly staff.. nice outside zone. Would recomend. Had a meat lovers pizzaread more

My mom and I stopped here on a Tuesday afternoon after shopping for a few hours. We were pleasantly…read moresurprised by the unique decor! They make the Christmas lights work! We seated ourselves and were helped right away with great beer and wine. We ordered coconut shrimp and potato skins, both were delicious! Make sure to stop by and enjoy this unique little corner of Summerland.

The Nugget deserves its Summerland institution status. The rustic, nostalgic ambiance is a window…read moreinto its past with hunting trophy's and old photographs adorning the walls. Jennifer was our server on a holiday weekend and she catered to the local crowd and tourists alike as if each of us were her only table. She apologized for the wait but there was no need because we had a great experience. I can't believe we had not visited the Nugget until now because we love the quiet beach across the road. After our beach walk we were looking for some drinks and an early meal to keep the beautiful day going. We ordered the full rack of ribs and tri tip French dip to accompany hubby's cold beers and my tall pomegranate spritz. Both meals were so flavorful and the ribs were so tender they fell off the ribs. My tri tip with au jus was also well seasoned and prepared. For our sides, we had salads which were equally fresh & well dressed and hubby enjoyed the crispy and cheat-worthy onion rings. I definitely understand why the Nugget is a favorite local spot and a great stop-over along Hwy 101 between Ventura and Santa Barbara.

Went last week, go each week we stay in Carp annually. Disappointed in the other three places we…read moredined, seem to have gotten lazy. Food was excellent Service terrific and pleasant Margaritas are the best in town.

I went for lunch, and was happy to see they have a great deal for weekday lunch time. At this…read morerestaurant, you seat yourself. There is both indoor and outdoor seating. We chose to eat outside. I ordered the bean tostada, which came with rice and beans. It was a large portion, so I ate half and brought the other half home. Tables are also given complimentary chips and salsa. The staff was friendly and attentive. This was a great spot to have lunch at!

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.

Boo hoo! They are closing October 4. We will miss our date nights to Clementines, where both food…read moreand service have been fantastic.

Tasty food in abundance in a convivial environment echoing years long gone. Worth a visit, we go…read morethere periodically.

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.