The Nugget deserves its Summerland institution status. The rustic, nostalgic ambiance is a window into 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. read more

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My mom and I stopped here on a Tuesday afternoon after shopping for a few hours. We were pleasantly surprised 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. read more

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Been coming here forever. Always a stellar time. Food great, drink great, service great, awesome dive bar decor! read more

The Nugget - Front - American Near Me - Summerland, California

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This place is the best. It's a great local restaurant loved in Summerland. There are many pictures, taxidermy, and signage to look at. The food is delicious too! The burgers are great. Great value. Everyone is super nice. There is plenty of parking too. The restaurant is friendly and inviting. read more

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We visited the nugget twice for dinner, one of which was for prime rib special(Fri). The restaurant was very rustic and fun. All of the food we ate was great, but the Prime rib was excellent. The service was great and efficient. Did I say the Prime was excellent and a very good special. We definitely will be eating here again. The weak point was the skinny margarita was just ok according to my wife. If your in town this is a place to eat. read more

This restaurant appears to be a classic old school hang out. It's very fun inside, with old photos and game heads hanging on the walls. The service was very friendly and attentive. They make a good martini, and at first I thought it was very small but then they returned with the rest of the shaker to keep the martini cold, so that was fun! We started with the potato skins, and they were really good! Haven't had those in forever. For my main course I had the wagyu smash burger with onion rings. Both were delicious and perfectly cooked. Two people had the ribeye and the fourth had the lamb chops. Everyone was very happy with their food, and the prices are very reasonable. Definitely a fun place for a nice, yet casual, dinner. read more

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Meh. Had a chopped salad and one of the apple pieces still had the sticker on it (like supermarket fruit has). A third of the sticker was cut off and on another piece, which I must have eaten. It won't hurt me, but....that kind of sums up the entire experience. It's clean, service is good, I finished my salad- but it's all uninspired autopilot stuff. Old school and not in a good way. Imitation Heinz catsup. Interior is a like a western themed Friday's. It's reasonably priced, but there are so many options within 10-15 minutes. Can't see why I'd go back. read more

We arrived for some birthday brunch right when they opened. We sat at a booth and the server came to get our drinks. He gave us some time to discuss the menu amongst ourselves and decide what we'd order. I'd never ordered Eggs Benedict and was feeling a bit bold. My friend ordered the omelette with sourdough toast. They have a brunch menu and brunch drinks. Unfortunately, this location didn't have the amazing chilaquiles like the Goleta location but it was all right. We were content with our meal and left with full stomachs. read more

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Service was outstanding. It was really busy but the hostess did a great job finding us a table. I'm a big fan of Buffalo Wings and I can see why these wings are so highly recommended. The gluten free buns and pasta is a definite plus. They have a great variety of steaks and wine. Tough call and went for the Parmesan Crusted Salmon special. Was amazing. Prices were reasonable for such great old school ambiance, service and food. read more

The Nugget - Parmesan Crusted Salmon Special - American Near Me - Summerland, California

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Forget all the other burgers in the 805. We have a clear winner: Redemption! After my disappointing initial review, I was contacted by two different managers apologizing for my experience. We went in unannounced and received a command performance. Started with a delicious Santa Fe Salad, split with fresh chicken, jicama, roasted corn, peanuts, and crisp apple in an incredible dressing. Followed by a Double Smashburger, the best I've ever had--perfectly smashed crispy burgers, dripping with American cheese, grilled onions, pickles, and 1000 Island dressing. Welcome to the Main Menu--forget about the Gold Miners Classic. This is a can't-miss. Our server was fantastic--friendly, attentive, and a maestro at blending tableside Arnold Palmers with always-ready big side glasses of ice. Well done to General Manager Paul Garcia and his team! Cannot wait to return. read more

We are Loonnnng time customers of The Nugget. This is one of our absolute Go to places. Sadly, the last several times we've noticed a decline in the quality of the food. The fajitas seem to be prepackaged and just heated up. The chicken in the salads also seems to be prepackaged with fake grill marks, definitely not cooked fresh in house. This prompted us to just get a burger, and the meat quality isn't even close to what they served in the past. Again, it seemed prepackaged and low quality. Also, you had the best pork chop in town and that's also changed. Why the shortcuts? Is it because you've opened other locations and are short staffed of your original quality chefs? These are noticeable changes to your loyal locals. Please bring back the high quality and the cooked in house options. read more

We were in Summerland and wanted something to eat. We wandered into the nugget. You truly are stepping back a little bit in time. The walls are covered with photos license plates, even a saxophone reserved for President Clinton and a photo of him eating there. You find posters of Ronald Reagan and photos of him eating there. The food is hamburgers, seafood salads chili I ordered Patty melt on great rye bread and with an amazing amount of french fries. It was about 16 or $17. My friend had a hamburger with fries for 13 so extremely reasonable they will be opening a new location in Carpinteria soon about a month from now And I can't wait to try it. Our service was very good quick and friendly parking is on the street and after your lunch, I suggest walking and seeing the various antique stores, our galleries and brand new bookstore called godmothers, which was fantastic. read more

The Nugget - Interior - American Near Me - Summerland, California

I didn't know about this little strip of shops off Lillie Ave in Summerland. But Yelp, you led me here for a burger. The nugget is a bar with inside dining and an outdoor patio in front. I came in a Saturday afternoon and the bar was packed and several inside tables were full. I waited at the host desk as I wasn't sure if I had to notify someone that I wanted to sit outside. The hostess came along and lead me outside. I was immediately helped by my server that took my order and brought me water quickly. I ordered the Ortega Chili Pepper Jack Burger and I added sweet potato fries. The food was perfect! The sweet potato fries were hot and crispy on the outside and soft on the inside. They served them with ranch; which I love because I usually have to ask for ranch at other places. The burger was easily one of the best burgers I have ever tried. It was grilled juicy, flavorful with slight pink in the inside. I loved the massive chili pepper that was sliced in half on top of the cheese. The only thing that made this experience a 4 was that my server not once came back to check on me or the table next to me (he was also their server). I had finished my water halfway through my burger and would have liked more and after waiting for about 15-20 min of being done with my meal, I flagged down the hostess to ask for a to-go box and that I wanted to pay my check. I am not sure what happened there with the server. Maybe he was on break but it was disappointing to not have someone check on me. I would still recommend this place and I would still come back because the burger was epic. But I hope that the servers would up their game a bit. read more

The Nugget - Outside 11-16-24 - American Near Me - Summerland, California

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Two entrees -- 1) T-bone -- had to send back, meat smelled spoiled, as in 5 days past expiry. 2) Prime rib -- slightly off flavor though it didn't smell bad. First time and last time! read more

The food is consistently delish! The service is great, the drinks are super good! Try the mai tai ! The ambiance is dark and cozy and clean! Their salads are fantastic as well as the chicken nuggies , burgers are perfection! Best French fries ever!!!! read more

Many many years ago I stopped at the Nugget in Summerland and tried their Bloody Caesar. It is by FAR my favorite, and I literally stop every time I go by the Nugget on the 101 - whether that's driving up the coast, down the coast, or both. I've enjoyed the food, and the atmosphere - even had my 50th birthday here ... Pictured is "Z" - an amazing bartender that checks all the boxes - nice, attentive, good conversation and can make an epic bloody caesar. A great spot to stop when driving the coast! Highly Recommend. read more

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Showed up excited to try the place and on St Patrick's day 45 minutes before closing we were told they couldn't or wouldn't serve us even though they were taking others orders and serving tables and people at the bar. I have never seen or experienced such rude behavior. Definitely would not recommend. They don't even honor their own hours. They told us all we could is stand outside and order to go. Place was completely crowded. Unbelievable attitude and i have to say I am always one who looks on the bright side and there was zero bright side to the way we were greeted when arriving read more

I was working in the area on Saturday 3 /7. Was really hungry, and I wanted a good burger. I ordered a burger to go with a side of coleslaw and a root beer. For $20.00 the burger didn't come with cheese unless I paid extra. The meat looked horrible like it been in the freezer for a long time. After 2 bites I through it out . Sad to say a Mickey D regular burger has more taste. There was no utensils to eat the coleslaw, so the hole meal was a throw away! I will be fair and say the person who filled my order was very pleasant. The rest of the experience SUCKED! read more

Came here on New Years Eve with the hubby. We love the decor and the food! Awesome looking cowboy bar with animal heads on the way. The bar was awesome with extensive spirits. The food was so good and great portions. I got the steak and my husband got the ribs. The ribs were so tender they fell off the bones. The mash potatoes were so flavorful and the veggies still had a bite to them and so much flavor. Would recommend for anyone whether with friends or kids to come here. Service was amazing as well. read more

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Always a pleasure to visit for excellent food with a cool brewski! This is a relaxing locale that meet the needs of those who crave solid refreshment. read more

We don't often get to visit during the week and so we are just used to the seasoned servers on the weekend. We were pleasantly surprised with the service, personality, and welcome attitude of our server, Sophia. She is a younger server, age wise, but really knew her Customer Service. Her smile was very radiating and set the tone right at the start. read more

The Nugget - There is nothing like a nice glass for your wine. - American Near Me - Summerland, California

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Good solid food. Old time California feel. Good service. Always a good meal. Good steaks and chicken.

If you want the right type of old school setting with wall decor to gaze at the entire meal, this is your place. The menu has so many mouth water options, the loaded skins were so good and not dry! Out of all the options the Crunch Burger stood out the most! And I wasn't disappointed! We actually initially wanted to go to a different spot but this place was open and looked just as good, and now we're glad we came. The other items we got not pictured was the Shrimp Scampi (well made and delicious), and the Philly Cheesesteak (I wish this was endless) Worth it 1000%. The server was talking a little too much with her friends which was a turn off considering they were pretty packed, I get their your friends but you have other temporary friends you need to focus on. read more

The Nugget - Crunch Burger +2 fried eggs - American Near Me - Summerland, California

Stopped by on the way to the bowl. Super cool place with great food and service. It's. 35 min drive from the nard. I'm coming back to try the prime rib. read more

The Nugget in Summerland is an absolute gem! From the moment you walk in, you're greeted with warm hospitality and a relaxed, welcoming atmosphere that instantly puts you at ease. The staff are attentive without being overbearing, and you can tell they genuinely care about making your experience memorable. The food is outstanding -- fresh, flavorful, and clearly crafted with attention to detail. Whether you're grabbing a casual bite or sitting down for a full meal, every dish feels thoughtfully prepared. The portions are generous, the presentation is inviting, and everything I tried was delicious. I especially like the pasta offerings, their cocktails, the pork chop, and honestly, everything I've tried. I have zero issue taking my family there. It's interesting "people watching" while I eat at the nugget. It's a place that is very clearly a family environment. I would seek out a table at the nugget over several other establishments because I honestly just feel comfortable being there. read more

It's an institution. I love the Nugget. Blackened salmon and chicken pot pie are the best. Great service too! Sometimes it feels a little dirty but that's also the charm of the place I guess? read more

The fish is perfectly cooked! The fries were good but the coleslaw tasted old. Friendly staff and good drinks. read more

The Nugget - Trout and fries also came with Cole Slaw - American Near Me - Summerland, California

Great food. Large portions. Friendly staff. Here's a tip, their breakfast is really good and the bartender makes great bloody Mary's. If you don't want to wait for the line at Summerland Beach Cafe, this is a terrific place to have a meal any time of day read more

Food Omg so good , no complaints . I ordered fish and chips like I always do at restaurants and they did not disappoint. It was delicious and wonderful along with the Caesar salad Service This is a place you feel like you want to live down the street from literally everyone was nice from the Patreon to the hostess to the bartender I'm just so grateful for how sweet everyone was Ambiance It has a clean, cheers ,dive bar vibe that I can't explain you just have to come and see Overall I'm coming back ! read more

Best wings ever. Enjoyed lunch and cocktails, pre wedding. Will definitely return to enjoy the small town beach bar experience!

The menu is large with wonderful options. We went back a few times while we were in town. Delicious food, generous portions and good service. It was really more than we were expecting. The seared Ahi appetizer was perfect! Totally recommend this restaurant! read more

Not to long ago after I VA appointment in Sepulveda with my friend Alison who was kind enough to go with me where to stop for Lunch heading back to Santa Barbara? Well we considered several options and we settled on The Nugget in Summerland. Oh my what a Treat! It certainly was not on our Radar what a Wonderful experience. Our server was Amazing friendly and engaging. She and Alison had a Stimulating conversation about Nail polish! The Chef stopped by to check on us. I personally Love the Attention! I Highly recommend The Nugget it's off the beaten Path yet Right in our Backyard yard. read more

The Nugget - We shared the Quesadilla and I had an Amazing Cobb Salad - American Near Me - Summerland, California

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We came here tonight for dinner! Such a cute little place, gives me old western vibes. Our waiter was so nice and our food came out super quick even though they were packed! I got the fettuccine Alfredo with chicken, so so good! I also got a glass of 2018 Brander Sauvignon Blanc, pretty good as well! I will definitely come here again, because I'm eager to try more of their menu! read more

The Nugget - Fettuccini Alfredo with chicken - American Near Me - Summerland, California

Absolutely best chili cheeseburger I've ever had. The chili has chunks of chuck roast like meat in it. So delicious chili on its own. Then, combine that with fresh raw onions, cheddar cheese and a perfectly cooked hamburger with a little bit of pink to it. I had mine served with sweet potato fries (just a little bit of an extra cost) and ranch dressing for dipping. The Nugget is also very dog friendly so I was able to sit at their outdoor tables, and still get excellent, friendly and attentive service. A few people checked back with me to see if everything was okay, and if I needed anything else. read more

Second time here. Still the same friendly service and chill atmosphere. I had the pastrami, so good. Mom I law had the tuna melt, she thought there was too much relish in it. Little man loved the nuggies. read more

The Nugget - Chili burger - American Near Me - Summerland, California

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Good food, even better service and that apple pie easy to get to in Summerland. Gorgeous town.

Stopped by on our way home from Paso Robles to wait out the traffic in the area, the food was really good and came out pretty quickly. The potato skins were amazing as well as the burgers. Everyone was pretty friendly and the place just had a good vibe with a mix of people passing by like myself and regulars that know everyone in the restaurant. We will definitely be adding this to our list of places to stop if we are in the area. read more

Great service, friendly and professional. Great food. Ambience: Road House feel. Affordable will definitely come back.

So here's my review take it however you want. My mom just came home to Thousand Oaks from a 2 day vacay with her friends in Santa Barbara. They went for lunch at The Nugget today. She came home with a to go box with half a sautéed trout and some coleslaw in it. She offered it to me. I ate it for dinner. I barely heated it and ate it for dinner. It was the best fish I've had in a long time. The cole slaw was the perfect side to it. It was freakin delicious! And it was a hand me down, leftover meal! I look forward to going to The Nugget for real and eating their delicious food fresh. In the meantime, I'm grateful I got to try their food cause I know what I'm ordering when I go! read more

This was the best French onion soup I've EVER HAD!! Very cute place will be coming back