Cancel

    Open app

    Search

    Teddy's By The Sea

    4.3 (914 reviews)
    ModerateSeafood, Burgers, Salad
    Closed 11:00 am - 8:30 pm

    Order Teddy's By The Sea Takeout or Delivery

    Teddy's By The Sea Photos

    TEDDY'S BY THE SEA ATMOSPHERE

    What's the vibe?
    Casual
    Trendy
    Moderate noise
    Outdoor seating

    You might also consider

    Recommended Reviews - Teddy's By The Sea

    Your trust is our priority, so businesses can't pay to alter or remove their reviews. Learn more about reviews.
    Yelp app icon
    Browse more easily on the app
    Review Feed Illustration

    Reviews With Photos

    Mac and cheese and ahi poke  nachos
    Norma G.

    Super busy restaurant. Not enough servers. Long wait time. Food=under whelming Our server was nice but there were only two servers in the whole restaurant therefore lacked attentiveness. Mac and cheese was a little watery. Ahi poke nachos were delicious and tacos were okay (forgot to take a pic )All in all it was an ok experience but wish it would've been better.

    Carolyn F.

    Driving 101 north in February on a pleasant sunny day, I searched YELP for a lunch spot. I saw this restaurant with a patio and umbrellas that looked popular with locals. The place had a few parking spots behind the building. It turned out to be a good choice. The fish sandwich I ordered was delicious and filling. As other reviewer wrote, service was slow. there were only a server and a bartender but both were polite and as efficient as could be with all the outdoor tables getting filled.

    Luna
    Kristopher C.

    I was up in SLO and I was looking for a dog friendly restaurant to have lunch at in Carpinteria on the way down the coast. I choose Teddy's by the Sea and I'm so glad I did. We showed up at 1pm on a Friday and parked in the back. They gave us a great patio seat and my little dog was happy to be sitting with us. My housemate ordered fish tacos with their amazing house made potato chips and I got the crazy good ceviche. Great little bar inside, cool vibes and amazing food. Dog friendly didn't hurt but added to the experience. Now I have a place to eat while going up the coast!

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

    70° and filtered sun were perfect conditions to have lunch outdoors at Teddy's. Friendly server, big glasses of ice water. I ordered the salmon tacos and Pamela ordered the clams linguini. Three waitstaff brought out all our food simultaneously. Both our meals were delivered HOT and the salmon in my tacos was generously proportioned and cooked perfectly. Lunch for around $20 per plate. Definitely glad we stopped in!

    Kimi A.

    We were in town for our anniversary and wanted a simple tasty lunch. The clam chowder with a side salad was perfect with large chunks of clams that were delicious and not too chewy! We enjoyed sitting outside. There were lots of options on the porch too. The wait staff was efficient and helpful. We'd definitely come back again! Thanks!

    The wedge salad
    Stan C.

    Day trip to Carpenteria. Teddy's was recommended to us by a friend as a good spot for lunch. Located on the main drag (Carpenteria Ave), it easy to find. They have a good sized private lot behind the restaurant so parking is easy. They have a nice patio behind the restaurant but they weren't serving on it when we were there so we opted for the front patio. Also lovely (see photo). Tatum, our server, was very welcoming and friendly. Service was excellent throughout. We shared the fish tacos and the wedge salad. The tacos came with a side. We went with the house made chips. Presentation of the food was excellent. However, the taste was just OK. So ambiance and service were a 5 star, food just a 3. Overall, 4 star.

    Planked salmon potatoes and green beans
    Wendy R.

    Well, things have certainly changed. Cousin in from New York, spent day at beach, hungry, Super Bowl Sunday, so nobody there lol. We order ahi nachos, make quinoa salad, and fish and chips I proceed to get the worst meal I've ever had there. Ahi not that fresh. Kale salad: inedible. It looked like a whole bag of huge pieces of tough, unchopped kale thrown in a bowl. A few pieces of Parmesan, where's the quinoa? Couldn't eat much of that. Fish and chips: warm , not hot and crispy, doughy batter, lukewarm fish. Sweet potato fries lukewarm not crispy, usually my favorite only had a few of those. Ate the fish, we were hungry. Told the waitress, asked if it was a new chef because of superbowl Sunday. No, she said. Ok I guess this is what it is now? I was a recipe testing chef for bon appetit magazine, i know food. Teddys was always a great little beachy place. Not anymore. Don't think I'd go back anymore.

    Seared tuna rice and veggies
    Rebecca G.

    Excellent! We loved this place! Right in the heart of Carpenteria, nothing fancy, excellent food! We sat on the patio with our little dog...great view of the passers by and the burger place next door was hopping! I will say that our server was a bit slow and lacked personality... we told him it was our first time here, he wasn't eager to recommend any dishes. I asked him about the seared tuna and he just shrugged his shoulders and said "ya not real popular, people order it some like it some don't." Ok? I asked what kind of vegetables were in this dish and he said he didn't really know ok? I'm sorry? But do you work here? I went ahead and ordered the seared tuna with their yummy rice and veggies and it was awesome! My husband loved his fish tacos and oysters! I would definitely eat here again and recommend giving them a try!

    Teddy's Tropical ceviche
    Adrianna A.

    The food here is very good, not spectacularly incredible but would definitely recommend it and go again. Here's the breakdown on a couple dishes: Bacon wrapped dates: delicious and a good portion. Teddy's Tropical Ceviche: plenty of fish and tortilla chips but I tossed the giant pile of red onions that came on top. Personally I would have preferred red peppers instead like the way the Mac and cheese came, but that's just me and I'm sure they would have kept the onions off if I'd asked but I didn't know it had them. But it was really delicious nonetheless. Lobster Mac and cheese: is Langostino Lobster? No. Are they using langostinos as lobster? Yes. Would I have ordered langostino mac and cheese? Yes. Am I annoyed that they are calling langostino Mac and cheese lobster Mac and cheese? Absolutely. Was the langostino Mac and cheese good? It was excellent. Lots of langostino and delicious cheese blend. Tommy's margarita: great! Loved it. Classic margarita! Rincon margarita: smoky and gingery. Over gingered for my taste, need a balance so we can taste the other ingredients too. Mai Tai: good but kind of the same problem; all pineapple. Service was friendly, good natured and efficient. Had to switch booths as one table was super tippy. It's a smallish bar and dining area but a good sized patio. It's very casual.

    Kids' Fish and Chips
    Gabriel N.

    The lobster Mac and cheese was delish. The clam chowder and the linguine with clams were also top. The kids' menu fish (crisp) and chips (tender) were just right. The environment is snug, with several windows facing carpintería ave. The attitude was cool, a little rude, hence the 4 stars. Wish it weren't so but to tell a 9 year old to "don't be sorry, be better" when she asked for an extra fork - face palm.

    Mary A.

    Stopped by Teddy's in SB and had a great experience overall! The place itself is beautiful--great ambiance and a relaxing vibe, perfect for a coastal meal. We tried the clams, which were fresh and tasty--though a bit on the bland side for our taste. Our waitress was super friendly and recommended the fish and shrimp tacos, and wow--they were yumma! Definitely the highlight of the meal. Good food, great service, and a gorgeous setting. Would come back to try more from the menu!

    Linguine Pomodoro
    Mariya K.

    Super close to where my family and I are staying so we decided to come here for dinner. Blown away by how good everything tasted. Our server was very kind and attentive! Actually all of the employees were that way. Felt very welcome! We sat outside and absolutely enjoyed everything about this place. Will be coming back if we ever stop by SB again!

    Seared Sesame Ahi Tuna
    Kim E.

    Dinner with our vegetarian daughter was good. The menu is varied enough to accommodate most preferences. There were very few customers on a Friday evening. I accidentally knocked over an iced tea which was quickly replaced and cleaned up. Overall, a chilly but pleasant evening.

    side salad that came with my fried chicken sandwich. really good creamy lemon vinaigrette.

    See all

    16 hours ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0
    Photo of Alex R.
    121
    190
    1432

    2 months ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    2 months ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 1
    Oh no 0

    5 months ago

    Helpful 1
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    2 months ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 1

    6 months ago

    Helpful 2
    Thanks 1
    Love this 1
    Oh no 0
    Photo of EJ F.
    639
    652
    3930

    1 month ago

    Helpful 1
    Thanks 1
    Love this 1
    Oh no 0

    4 months ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    7 months ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0
    Photo of Bobbi S.
    63
    197
    122

    7 days ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0
    Photo of Stan C.
    318
    998
    1758

    9 months ago

    Helpful 1
    Thanks 1
    Love this 0
    Oh no 1
    Photo of Wendy R.
    164
    248
    72

    3 months ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    1 year ago

    Helpful 3
    Thanks 0
    Love this 3
    Oh no 0

    6 months ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 1
    Oh no 1

    1 year ago

    Helpful 2
    Thanks 1
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    2 months ago

    Great food and excellent service! Hubby ordered the linguini and clams and I got the wedge salad and clam chowder.

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0
    Photo of Mary A.
    39
    200
    133

    9 months ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 1
    Love this 1
    Oh no 0

    10 months ago

    Helpful 1
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0
    Photo of Kim E.
    20
    121
    179

    6 months ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    2 months ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    2 years ago

    Helpful 2
    Thanks 0
    Love this 1
    Oh no 0
    Photo of Dave L.
    12
    38
    4

    2 months ago

    Great fresh food, affordable prices, large portions . I highly recommend this restaurant for breakfast, lunch and dinner!

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0
    Photo of Joan M.
    74
    36
    24

    1 year ago

    Helpful 1
    Thanks 1
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    1 year ago

    Helpful 2
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0
    Photo of J B.
    6
    16
    0

    8 months ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 1
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    2 months ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    9 months ago

    Helpful 1
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    2 years ago

    Helpful 2
    Thanks 1
    Love this 1
    Oh no 0

    10 months ago

    Food & service has been consistently good. Customers are satisfied, reasonably priced & wonderful service crew

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    8 months ago

    Helpful 1
    Thanks 1
    Love this 0
    Oh no 1

    11 months ago

    Helpful 2
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0
    Photo of Jann P.
    101
    90
    59

    1 year ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 1
    Love this 1
    Oh no 0

    1 year ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 1

    1 year ago

    Helpful 1
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0
    Photo of Ana U.
    29
    23
    9

    1 year ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    9 months ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    2 years ago

    Helpful 1
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0
    Photo of Chris S.
    0
    231
    118

    5 months ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    2 years ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    2 years ago

    Helpful 4
    Thanks 0
    Love this 1
    Oh no 1

    Page 1 of 23

    Teddy's By The Sea Reviews in Other Languages

    Ask the Community - Teddy's By The Sea

    Does this restaurant accept reservations for large groups?

    I imagine they would welcome a large group, depending on how large. Give 'em a call. They're nice people.

    Did they get new owners?

    No. Same owners

    Is it dog friendly?

    Yes!

    View All 5 Questions

    You might also consider

    Zookers Restaurant - Meats in the butcher shop

    Zookers Restaurant

    4.4(417 reviews)
    0.3 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.

    Photos
    Zookers Restaurant - Deli

    Deli

    Zookers Restaurant - 3 item combo $22.95

    3 item combo $22.95

    Zookers Restaurant

    See all

    Santa Barbara Hives - Chocolate chunk cookie and an iced lavender latte.

    Santa Barbara Hives

    4.6(77 reviews)
    0.4 mi

    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!

    Photos
    Santa Barbara Hives - Love the fun decor and interior

    Love the fun decor and interior

    Santa Barbara Hives - Tri Tip Sandwich and Iced Matcha Latte

    Tri Tip Sandwich and Iced Matcha Latte

    Santa Barbara Hives - Croissants

    See all

    Croissants

    Mollie's

    Mollie's

    4.5(44 reviews)
    0.2 mi
    Women-owned & operated
    Offers commercial services

    What a gem. Clearly all the locals go here. I started with…read morethe minestrone which was amazing. Very subtle flavor. The owner recommended the lasagna when I told him what pasta I should get! I've been to Italy and this was on par with that. I would have liked to see a layer of spinach but that's probably not authentic. My mom made it that way so I'm a little biased! For desert I got the light lemon custard which was very refreshing with an equally impressive cappuccino. Ciao, Bella!

    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.

    Photos
    Mollie's - Meatballs. Amazeballs - literally might be their name. Worth it.

    Meatballs. Amazeballs - literally might be their name. Worth it.

    Mollie's
    Mollie's - Gnocchi with pesto...

    See all

    Gnocchi with pesto...

    Teddy's By The Sea - seafood - Updated May 2026

    Loading...
    Loading...
    Loading...