The Worker Bee Cafe

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.

Lots of seating nooks

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4.4(425 reviews)

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Tuna tartare - overall delicious, fresh and well seasoned but you gotta be cray if you think 2…read morewonton wraps is enough to eat it with, need 4. Calamari and shishito peppers- bomb.com tender and well seasoned. Heirloom Tomato Salad- $18 for 3 thin slices of tomato, absolutely not, the menu should be written to say loads of greens with 1/8th of a tomato. Would never support anyone ordering this for this price. Iberian pork chop- shut the front door this was a good chop, a few more veg would be nice, overall the mustard sauce and the cook on this was delightful. Alaska Halibut special- that's some juicy fish you gotta there!! The dill sauce absolutely sublime! Banana and walnut Bread pudding- so we ordered dessert ONLY because dinner was so good and whomp whomp it was awful- overall dry and sweet. My guy had said based on the dessert menu which is everything restaurants without a pastry chef have on ten menu ie bread pudding, crisp, ice cream and something chocolate we shouldn't have done it, eat savory here and go somewhere else for dessert. Service was great, and we were there early before the Saturday night crowd, it was airy and calm, overall enjoyable.

Warm and inviting atmosphere

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•$$$

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

Clementine's is like going to your grandmother's house for dinner, except poor Grandma can't cook…read morethis well. It's probably the best meal for the money on the Central Coast, and my daughter will tell you they have the best clam chowder too. They're famous for their baked potato, which has the skin removed and this crispy fried outside. It's really good and unlike any baked potato you'll get anywhere else. The service is fantastic too. Everyone is friendly and makes you feel right at home, which really adds to the whole experience. Dinner also comes with a piece of homemade pie, which we almost always take to go because we're too full by the end of the meal. Clementine's is just a really unique place. You won't find another restaurant quite like it. Great food, great service, great atmosphere, and a great value. It's our favorite place to eat dinner in Carpinteria.

Lights work but were told the fans did not. The dining room was sweltering.

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Rear parking and entrance

The Nugget

3.8(38 reviews)

Sat outside curbside and enjoyed a very good Patty Melt with fries…read more This was my second time eating here while camping. Very friendly service again on my second visit.

Good drinks and good bar food. Servers were nice and service was good and fast. The music was too…read moreloud for our liking, but it IS a bar and I think we were seated in proximity to the speakers. The food was just good! Nothing special, but definitely not bad!

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Teddy's By The Sea

4.3(941 reviews)

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.

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The Spot

3.7(507 reviews)

0.3 mi

What can you really ask for in a shack experience, order and the window and settle down at one of…read morethe tables. Breakfast sandwich with a burger on it- hard to go wrong Cept could use more filling to match the bread. The chorizo breakfast burrito was very classic. Surprisingly their coffee hit the spot (pun intended) as well.

This is a great spot to stop by in Carpinteria for a casual comfort meal. I got the onion rings,…read morewhich come in a portion so large I cannot even explain the scale to you. It is so many onion rings, and it is definitely worth it. It's fun!

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Rincon Brewery

4.0(593 reviews)

Best hot dog ever !! Hamburger were great too !…read moreVery friendly and polite I Will definitely go back !!!! I knew it would work .

Server was nice and we were seated quickly... but that's where the positives stop…read more We used to come here all the time, but haven't been in a few years, and probably won't be coming back. Starting with the sign at the hostess stand "House Rules - kids must be supervised at all times". I can appreciate that it's an issue, but what a way to make tired parents with their three hungry toddlers feel on edge. Also, I can appreciate encouraging healthier choices, but to make the default side for kids meals a salad and then charge $2.50 extra for fries... really? So a burger and fries comes out to $13.50 for kids and that doesn't even include a drink. Even down to the ranch dip being as runny as a vinaigrette... and no longer having Indicator IPA! Just why. I'm seriously so sad. This was the place my husband and I celebrated our engagement at and drove to for day dates. After today, it's clear it's no longer worth the time or money. We didn't even take an overpriced 6 pack home. Please go back to the way it was!

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4.4(324 reviews)

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Stopped in for a quick drink on our first day in town and loved it! The seltzer was my favorite one…read moreI had on my entire vacation and the back patio was relaxing with plenty of shade. Service was great and the local patrons were so nice, I chatted with multiple people! Also love how dog friendly the place is with multiple water dishes and dog treats available. Wish we had a chance to go back again, but it will definitely be our first stop on our next trip back to the Santa Barbra area.

I was in town with a relative and we decided to stop in for a drink. Friendly staff , good beer and…read morelive music! It wasn't too busy on a Friday night which was unusual to see. I have been here before and I would come back when in town! Plus .... Free WIFI !

Clear and Present Danker IPA.

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Dang Burger

4.5(206 reviews)

Really nice burger stand with great interior and exterior seating. Colorful, clean and airy. Had…read morethe hot burger, which was not very (spice) hot, but extremely flavorful. Order at register, get a pager to tell you when your order is up. Big too. Definitely going back.

This place was worth traveling outside of Santa Barbara! I follow them on instagram and seen the…read moreadvertisement for the special of the day. It was a salmon burger so I figured let's try it. I didn't expect it to be $20 though! Sheesh. You don't even get fries with it. Nonetheless, my son enjoyed it and that's all that matters to me. I ordered the single dang burger with small fries. The burger was delicious! I always get the special sauce on the side because I'm not sure if I will like it. Well dang! The special sauce here is clearly made in-house and I absolutely loved it!! The fries reminded me of In-n-Out, but better. They aren't too dry and paired well with the sauce. The atmosphere here is really nice! I love the options of outdoor seating and they also have a small area inside. The space is also shared with Sunburst wine bar. Overall, a great place to check out in Carpinteria.

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Hard to find look for the orange umbrellas & Sunburst sign

The Shoals Restaurant

4.3(344 reviews)

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A romantic spot along Hwy 101. The restaurant is located on the lower floor and outdoor patio of…read moreThe Cliff House. Sit outdoors and take in the lovely, serene ocean view. The food is top notch as is the service. Our server, Billie Rae, was pleasant and personable. We ordered fried calamari, the pork chop, salmon and cheesecake for dessert. The pork chop and salmon both had a nice sear and the lemon, mushroom rice and veggies were wonderful!

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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M D C.

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368

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2 years ago

I love this place. And I came here a couple years ago and I couldn't remember what the name was or where exactly it was. We were driving back. We had traveled in Northern California with an RV and we were just exhausted. And I couldn't stop thinking of this place for these last couple years and I had their corn beef, which is not an ordinary corn beef it is The real deal. Thick tender, juicy amazing corn beef, and one of my employees was telling me when he came back from his northern California trip that he just recently went on. Oh this amazing place and they had the corn beef and I said wait a minute where did you go. And this was the place. I was so excited I said, let me take a picture of your phone. Oh my gosh, I can't wait to go and I went the next weekend after our conversation. I was so happy to be able to come back and I only had come here once and that's how memorable and amazing it was. And this amazing nonstop busy lady name Marie. I had the honor of having her be my waitress .not only was she tending to her every need paid attention to our picky request such as extra crispy. Bacon wasn't just bacon. It was actually amazing, jalapeño bacon, extra crispy potatoes, over easy, egg, separate plate, blah blah blah all my pickiness it all came out perfect, so it's worth the drive. I will be driving an hour to come out here for breakfast not a problem and I highly recommend coming here and I recommend coming early cause they get busy. It's not a huge place once you come here. Let me know what you think about it back again and again, my taste buds are happy read more

Jared H.

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50

3 years ago

I recently visited the Working Bee for brunch in Santa Barbara County, and while I was impressed with the service provided by our waiter, I was disappointed with the overall experience. It took nearly half an hour for our food to be prepared, which seemed excessive considering it was a brunch meal. The ambience of the place was typical of a diner, with conversations buzzing from other tables. When the food finally arrived, I was let down by the taste. The chicken tenders lacked seasoning, making them rather bland. Additionally, the waffle had a heavy texture, reminiscent of bread rather than the light and fluffy nature I was expecting. However, one saving grace was the fresh sandwich I ordered, which was simple yet satisfying. The restaurant did well in terms of creating a decent sandwich, but overall, I was left wanting more in terms of flavors and culinary execution. read more

Olga G.

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1

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18 days ago

We went here for breakfast with my family and our dog, and we absolutely loved it! The food was delicious and cooked to perfection, but what really stood out to us was how incredibly welcoming and pet friendly they were. As someone who experiences severe anxiety and relies on my emotional support animal, it means so much to feel accepted and comfortable when we go out. They made both me and my family feel so welcomed and never made us feel like having my dog with me was an inconvenience. And don't even get me started on the staff they were so kind! We were seated immediately, given our drinks right away, and given plenty of time to look over the menu and pick out our food.We had such a wonderful experience and will definitely be coming back! Highly recommend this place to anyone looking for great food and a truly welcoming, pet friendly atmosphere. read more

Thomas R.

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5 years ago

The worker bee is only open for breakfast and lunch, we eat there very often on our way to or from SLO. We never have breakfast there , as we either have breakfast at home before or in SLO before leaving there that suits us more and lighter food. We have lunch here; melted cheese sandwich, BLT, or their excellent tuna fish. This is a very good salad/ sandwich place. We don't have their breakfast's ,the food looks too rich . We have breakfast hours before we get always get there, the lunch items looks much more appealing to us, we order usually light and very often vegetarian, and no whipped cream, or other rich items. read more

Joey P.

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14 years ago

Heard good things about this place so I decided to Pass by The Worker Bee Cafe for some quick breakfast the other day with a friend of mine, and we had an excellent experience! Not only was the food super delicious but the service and atmosphere were also great! I'm not sure what all these other reviews are talking about or where they went to eat, but it sure wasn't The Worker Bee Cafe I went too! It seems like they recently got new owners because these people were extremely courteous and pleasant. Two Thumbs Up!! read more

Lindsay H.

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6

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7 years ago

Had breakfast here Sunday before going to the beach . It was ok ... food was good .. but boy they nickle and dime you .. i wanted extra syrup , and so did my mom , we got charged??? Like I said the food was good, but we liked it better when it was the older kinda grumpy guy who owned it!! All the ' bees stuff was gone too" kinda what was cute about it :( next time we'll go to Jacks , oh and never got that second coffee refill we asked for read more

Meredith L.

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12

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10 years ago

Love this place and the food! It's so good and Rick is such a nice guy, his passion for his restaurant really shows in the menu and General feel of this place. I'm afraid the waitress Marie is rather abrasive and not that nice. I always feel rushed and like its a big inconvenience when I'm ordering. Other than that, this place is great ! read more

Deanna L.

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12 years ago

I've been coming here since I was a kid and the new owners are amazing. Super nice and very apologetic about the wait today. The food came out delicious and I was impressed by the care taken to make sure our order was correct. I will be back here again and again with my own son. read more

Marivic R.

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4

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13 years ago

Easy to find. Minimal wait time, less than 10 min. before we were seated. Staff was friendly and considerate. Though it took 45 to 60 min until we got our food, the wait was worth it. The breakfast was very delicious. read more

Marisol C.

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9 years ago

The service was great. The food was okay. The food doesn't stand out from anywhere else but the service was amazing. They made sure you're well taken care of. They are attentive, but the food was missing flavor. read more

Nicholas M.

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10 years ago

Amazing portions and excellent, really good, awesomely home made food. Marie is the best waitstaff on the planet. Have the hash and eggs. You won't regret it. One suggestion: get better jams & jellies, please. read more

Kelly N.

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3

6 years ago

The food is flavorless and greasy. The food is severely overpriced. The service is bad. It took over an hour to get my food. The server was rude. Only these types of restaurants would survive in Carpinteria. read more

Rick V.

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9 years ago

This place is awesome a definite must the staff was great the food was great and the portions are very good size definitely a place you must try,, place is very clean with plenty of parking out front,, read more

Nathanael G.

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4

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9 years ago

I wonder why this place is rated 4.1 when it should be 5. I had the best burger in the whole entire word. The bacon burger was so juicy and the fries were the best. Waitress was so nice to me. read more

Pedro A.

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8

9

8 years ago

Loved this place. We had Beef Hash with eggs and chicken fried steak. It was very good. The owners are very friendly and attentive. We will be back. read more

Ian H.

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11

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9 years ago

jalapeño bacon jalapeño bacon jalapeño bacon jalapeño bacon jalapeño bacon jalapeño bacon need i say more? ok. jalapeño bacon. get it. read more

Kate R.

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11 months ago

Very good lunches, my husband and I have had many lunches on our way to and from the central coast, we've been going for years.

Barbie M.

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10 years ago

Breakfast is good, menu has good selection and the food was really good. It's a little on the pricey side but portions are good size

Rafael M.

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13 years ago

Great place to have breakfast. The food is great and the service is really good. I would recommend this place to everyone. read more

August H.

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9 years ago

Food was ok, but it took about 90 minutes to get it. The restaurant was half empty, so I'm not sure what the problem was.

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(1.5k reviews)

hi y'all, we stopped in for breakfast after coming out to…read moresanta barbi for a weekend concert. food here was yummy, chilaquiles nicely coated in a mild salsa verde with a nice crisp! the buttermilk biscuit was exactly that, nice & warm w/the honey butter. husbands waffles & orange butter syrup combo was tasty touch. thoroughly enjoyed :)

We stopped at The Shop on N. Milpas for brunch around 10am. There was a small line, but we didn't…read morewait long. The setup is interesting! You order and pay at the counter first, then they seat you and bring everything out. I actually kind of liked being able to sit down and relax without immediately being handed another menu It's a really cute spot with nice outdoor seating, friendly staff, and dogs are welcome. My sister's dog enjoyed brunch from the comfort of his stroller My husband got his usual cold brew and I got a spring water. We shared the avocado toast with egg and bacon added, plus a side of potatoes. The avocado smash was good and the egg was cooked perfectly, but the bread was a little dense for me. Nuzz really enjoyed the bacon. The POTATOES though!! So good. Thinly sliced, thicker than a potato chip, perfectly salted and super crispy. The side portion was generous too. Our total was about $53 for the avocado toast with add-ons, potatoes, cold brew, water and tip. I'm glad we shared because that felt pretty steep for one breakfast! And for my IBS friends Two separate, private all-gender bathrooms with actual doors. No stalls. We love to see it. Overall, cute place, good food and a different brunch experience. Nothing was bad at all, but for the price, I probably wouldn't rush back.

Jack's Bistro & Famous Bagels

3.5

(298 reviews)

I had the BEST bagel here! I went in to order a bagel to-go. I got a cheddar jalapeño bagel,…read moretoasted, with garlic herb cream cheese. The cream cheese was so so good. The bagel itself was fairly thin, which I prefer. I can't wait to go back and get this order again!

Top 5 worst meals I've eaten in my life…read more The bagels are nothing to write home about, comparable to a supermarket bagel at best. Had the Protein B-Eggl (sandwich) with chicken breast. First off they gave me egg whites instead of the whole eggs (which I can accept as a mistake). The sandwich was bland no salt, pepper, or any seasoning of any kind. The chicken had a rubbery texture and the egg whites too. Added salt and pepper, not better. Added Tapatio and that didn't even help. Barely was able to eat half and that was because I was starving. Couldn't even choke the rest down n left it. The real topper was the $10 price tag!!

Domingo's Cafe

4.3

(340 reviews)