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    Teddy's By The Sea

    4.3 (922 reviews)
    ModerateSeafood, Burgers, Salad
    Closed 11:00 am - 8:30 pm

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

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    Crab Cake Sliders with Sweet Potato Fries
    Harold S.

    There are lots of eateries in Carpinteria, but this is definitely one of the better ones. I had lunch here on a Sunday afternoon. Although this place is very popular it wasn't especially crowded that day, so we were able to get immediate seating. Most of the seating is outdoors, but they do have some indoor seating should that be your preference. There are heat lamps at each table in the outdoor area, which is nice if the weather requires it. I ordered the crab cake sliders which I thought was nice and tasty. It comes with a potato chips or french fries, but I upgraded to sweet potato fries for an additional $2. I don't believe the restaurant has their own parking lot, but there is ample free street parking nearby.

    Substituting shrimp for fish in the tacos. Shrimp were perfectly cooked. Also asked for aioli for the fries.
    Randy M.

    Our choice for dinner after driving from Sacramento. Server was friendly and attentive and let us substitute shrimp for the fish in the tacos. Really nice patio section. Shrimp in tacos was cooked perfectly. Would definitely come back.

    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.

    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!

    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.

    Bloody Mary
    Samantha L.

    Driving back from Santa Ynez to LA, we popped into Teddy's by the Sea for a quick lunch. Seated immediately out front, and bonus points for ample parking in the back. I ordered a Bloody Mary. It was good, but I later spotted a "Mary by the Sea" on the menu that sounded like a clear upgrade. Would have loved that to be mentioned. Easy upsell, missed opportunity. My friend got the margarita flight and was very happy. We started with the ahi nachos, then each had a cup of clam chowder and split a wedge salad. The ahi nachos were solid but felt like they were missing a little something. A hit of citrus or spice would have taken them up a notch. The clam chowder was thick and really well done with a great clam to potato ratio. The wedge was classic and fresh. A little light on the bacon, but honestly, no complaints there. Service was good, the vibe was easy and comfortable, and it is absolutely a place I would stop at again on the drive.

    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.

    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!

    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!

    The food and service was great!! Went on Memorial Day at 1pm. We were seated right away, they took our order as soon as we sat down. Food came out fast. We ordered the fish chips, ceviche and Poke nachos we asked for the fries to come out well done. The fries were great and the Poke nachos was our favorite pick of our lunch. 10/10 meal would definitely come back again.

    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.

    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.

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    Good quality of food : fish and chips. Cream chowder, seared ahi tuna which correlates with prices. Service is fine too. Highly recommend.

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    good food, service! Overall happy!! Fresh seafood is not that easy to find. We will be back!

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

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

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

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    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!

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    Lunch with family back on Friday, April 10…read more I still remember how perfect the weather was that day -- not too hot, not too cold, and the sunlight was soft and comfortable. It created such a relaxing atmosphere for lunch. It was my wife's and mother's first visit, and they both really enjoyed the ambiance. Honestly, the atmosphere made the food taste even better. We ordered the risotto with added chicken, along with mussels and a few other dishes. The risotto was creamy without feeling too heavy, and adding chicken made it much more satisfying. The only slight disappointment was the mussels. They were much smaller than expected -- probably not in season -- and there was barely any meat inside Still, the overall experience, atmosphere, and quality time with family made it a very enjoyable lunch. Definitely a nice spot for a relaxing lunch on a beautiful day

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