Rusty&#x27;s Pizza Parlor

I had the pleasure of trying Santa Barbara Hives food and products at the Santa Barbara Earth Day…read moreFestival. The food and honey are fresh and delicious, and their honey hand balm is soft and deeply moisturizing. Their staff are some of the kindest people you'll ever meet and you can tell how passionate they are about the business and making a positive impact on their community. At one point they noticed I didn't get my order in time, and brought out an extra slice to thank me for my patience, which goes to show their attention to making their customers happy and quickly correcting any mistakes. Food was extra fresh and absolutely delicious. Pepperoni Pizza - 5/5. Soft sourdough crust and mini pepperoni cups. Salad - 5/5. Fresh. Croutons and ranch made in house. Cookies - 5/5. Peanut butter chuck and chocolate chip cookies were perfectly chunky. Hot Honey - 5/5. Extra spicy (and when I say spicy, I mean spicy), and goes well with the pizza! Looking forward to stopping by their brick and mortar location soon, and trying their Tri Tip sandwich!

Pizza, cakes and pastries and so much more. Easy walk from the campground. A nice destination for…read moreyour morning bike ride too! Friendly service. Most people get their orders to go, but there are about 3 tables and chairs outside available. If you're camping and don't want the usual touristy spot, get your special coffee, matcha, croissant etc here. The sourdough bread they make is also used for the pizza crust. Yummy!

Love the fun decor and interior

Tri Tip Sandwich and Iced Matcha Latte

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Croissants

PizzaMan Dan's

3.9(200 reviews)

Must be hard to compete for pizza place market share in a tiny town like Carpinteria but it's…read moreclear Dan's strategy is service. Pizza, salad and soda all great but Friday night's late Fall service deserves honorable mention and recognition. Firstly, my order was taken with accuracy and attention. Was already willing to throw a couple bucks tip but no digital option for that. Young man at the counter let me know he greatly appreciated the sentiment none the less. Impressive. After experiencing an epic journey across their vast landscape of salad bar spread, I was posted up at one of their 2 touch screen soda taps when I heard my name called letting me know my pizza was ready. I was still at the soda tap vacillating between another 6 ounces of Vanilla Cream or maybe Orange when the same young man working the register came all the way over to make sure I had heard my pizza was ready. That's when I started to realize I definitely made the right choice coming to Pizza Man Dan's tonight. As with any great story we experienced a great ending after my niece's greasy fingers and waxed cup turned into ice on the floor. When alerted, the same guy from behind the counter lept into action addressing the cleanliness and safety issues we had created and was very gracious about the whole thing. Top notch Dan! Well done cultivating a service culture that promotes in house family dining. I'll remember to bring cash for the jar next time

Great service and great pizza. Went with a big group and met the owner and he took care of our…read moregroup. 10/10!

Garlic Cheesy Bread

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High-5 Chocolate Cake

Nutbelly Pizzeria and Deli

3.9(332 reviews)

0.2 mi

I've been eating Nutbelly for years and feel that the quality of food has really gone down hill but…read morethe extreme price points are still there. My salad toppings were the same components as my pizza toppings ($17 salad...). The pizzas were pretty bad...we ordered 4. No debit or credit cards even though the sticker is in the window. Only Cash and Venmo. Kinda weird... Service was mediocre with only two groups in the restaurant. Really unfortunate considering the location. Won't be returning.

This is a must try spot if you are looking for a high quality delicious pizza. The chef hand…read moreprepares the pizza dough there and from the first bite you can tell. I decided to try their Avocado fiesta pizza and I knew I would be coming back for more. The avocado fiesta pizza has hot sauce, corn, avocado, and lots of cheese. It all pairs perfectly and melts once you take a bite. I also decided to try their Hawaiian pizza and it became my favorite one out of the pizzerias I have tried. Everything tasted delicious! This is a must try spot in Carpinteria. They have lots of indoor and outdoor seating as well.

Bicycle parts on the wall with bicycle themed black and white photos.

Hawaiian Pizza

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Looking towards Linden Street.

Giovanni's Pizza Carpinteria

3.1(285 reviews)

0.0 mi

Great location, nice staff. Not too crowded as compared to other restaurants. Easy to order.read more

I had a disappointing experience at Giovanni's Pizza in Carpinteria. The restaurant did not appear…read moreclean, which made the visit uncomfortable from the start. I also ordered the chicken sandwich, and the chicken seemed undercooked and not prepared properly. Overall, the cleanliness and food quality were both concerning. I hope management addresses these issues to improve the experience for future customers, but I won't be visiting this place again.

Bar with local brew and wine selections :)

Giant garden salad!

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Conveniently located and family-friendly :)

Little Dom's Seafood

3.9(260 reviews)

We popped in on a whim since we were already in the area, and we're so glad we did! We were seated…read morepretty quickly on a gorgeous Sunday afternoon, which was a great start. Our server gave us a few recommendations, and we ended up ordering the Fish Piccata (the fish of the day was halibut), fried potatoes, and the uni. Everything was absolutely delicious -- we didn't leave a single bite behind. I couldn't pass up the olive oil cake for dessert, and I'm so glad I didn't. It was so good that I ended up taking two slices to go!

My family and I had a really disappointing experience here, easily one of the worst meals we've had…read morein years. For a place called "Little Dom's Seafood," the menu barely offers any seafood at all; no clams, no crab, no lobster. Just one fish option, oysters, and maybe a shrimp dish. The rest is pizza, salad, and pasta, which felt misleading. The only thing we enjoyed was my youngest's spaghetti and meatballs. The pasta was perfectly cooked, the sauce was great, and the meatballs were genuinely delicious. Everything else missed the mark: * The fish crudo was so heavily seasoned and oily that you couldn't taste the fish. * The margherita pizza was undercooked. * The fish sandwich was drowning in sauce, and the brioche bun was soggy and greasy. * Even the Diet Coke tasted watered‑down and off. Service didn't help. We waited far too long despite the dining room being mostly empty. We were told they were "really busy," but there were plenty of open tables. For $165, the value just wasn't there. I rarely leave negative reviews, but this was a genuinely poor experience from start to finish, and I wouldn't return. Oh wait the bathroom was exceptionally clean and well equipped that was a great experience and the restaurant looks great and has very comfortable tables and seats

Entrance and bar area

Cacio e Pepe

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Shot of the bar lots of seating there hourly recommend

Thario's Kitchen

4.6(280 reviews)

1.9 mi

The food was perfect They make a very very Good thin Pizza…read more! A good pizza always should be crusty on the bottom . The pasta and Risotto are excellent . The owner lady is a very good trained cook . Also for the quality the price is very reasonable ! They are a little out of the way on Santa Claus lane .for Carp Worth the driv

This was my first time at Tharios, and my last. The service was horrible. It's disappointing…read morebecause I heard the food was very good.

Chicken piccata with side of veggies. Absolutely delicious piccata sauce! Love how much sauce there was!

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Outside seating

Guicho's Eatery

4.4(315 reviews)

0.2 mi

Unsuspecting spot, empty when we got there w/ lots of open space inside on 9/12/25 morning... but…read moreit's a GEM. So good, so flavorful, w/ generous portions and lots of seafood. Helpful staff. FETTUCCINE w/ SHRIMP $16.95 Tiger shrimp, mushrooms, scallions, light cream, sherry wine, garlic LINGUINE $17.95 Green and white linguine, tiger shrimp, bay scallops, mushrooms, green onions, white wine, light marinara, crushed red pepper

Wow the portions are huge, food is flavorful, and our to go order was piping hot when we picked it…read moreup. Kids ate up the spaghetti without complaint, adults enjoyed the lasagna, tortellini, and linguini. Each meal came with bread so we happily ended up with a huge bag of leftover toasted buttered bread. The star of the show was the linguini bursting with shrimp and scallops. Worth a train ride from LA for that alone (and a bag of bread).

Interior

2 pastas serve 3 girls (this is each serving size)

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The outside of the restaurant

Island Brewing Company

4.4(322 reviews)

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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brewLAB

4.6(65 reviews)

1.1 mi

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Yes enjoyed our experience it was very nice. Like The rustic tap handles very unique. And enjoyed…read morethe beer as well.

Great selection of beer, knowledgeable staff, plus indoor/outdoor tables with fresh air and shade…read more It's not every day you see the brew master pulling beer! The most experimental brewery in the County. Next door you can get incredible empanadas from Che. Yum!

Beer flight. Great beer, Great service. Dog friendly. A must try

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Plumbus

Rincon Brewery

4.0(586 reviews)

0.1 mi

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.