Location: Carpinteria
Top Restaurants in Carpinteria
Top Things to do in Carpinteria
- 1. Carpinteria State Beach
- 2. Carpinteria Harbor Seal Preserve and Rookery
- 3. Island Brewing Company
- 4. Carpinteria Valley Museum of History
- 5. Tomol Interpretive Play Area
- 6. Carpenteria Bluffs Nature Preserve
- 7. Tar Pits Park
- 8. Rincon Bike Trail
- 9. Carpinteria Salt Marsh Nature Park
- 10. Palm Loft Gallery
Where to eat American food in Carpinteria: The Best Restaurants and Bars
Best American restaurants nearby. Discover the best American food in Carpinteria. View Menus, Photos and Reviews for American restaurants near you.. Just 12 miles southeast of Santa Barbara, Carpinteria (called “Carp” by locals) is a charming, coastal community with a pedestrian-friendly main street (Linden Avenue), mom-and-pop shops, gourmet cafés and antique stores. The pavement leads to Carpinteria’s sparkling beaches, including Carpinteria State Beach, dubbed “the world’s safest beach.” Beyond the shoreline, Carpinteria’s foothills and verdant mountains are peppered with flower nurseries, polo fields, avocado orchards and horse ranches.
Things to do in Carpinteria
10. Garden Market
Overall Ratings
4 based on 25 reviews
Reviewed By missy004
Lunch in the outdoor garden is always relaxing and fun..ad the Garden Market offers an interesting variety of salads and sandwiches and quiches that have lots of appeal!Lovely way to spend an hour or two...
9. Teddy's By the Sea
Overall Ratings
4 based on 37 reviews
Casual beach eatery in beautiful Carpinteria, CA.
Reviewed By Mike F
I am usually a generous person and will let mistakes in a restaurant go. I worked in one in college and when it gets busy, things can go awry. This was NOT that. My waitress was really really rude. Moreover, she was slow to come to my table, never checked in, delivered my food wrong, and slapped down the check when I was done indicating it was time to leave.Let me elaborate. I arrived and asked about the beer selection. She pointed to the list, she made a recommendation for a local Pilsner and because that was apparently the only local beer on tap, I chose that. I asked for her suggested items on the menu and she seemed annoyed then started off to help another table. She returned after a bit and took my order. I specifically asked if any of the fish was local and she seemed annoyed to have to answer that question and she didn't really answer. Listen, I go to a FISH restaurant in California that says itâs by the beach. But when you look at the menu nothing is from the ocean and this place isnât by the beach. The fish tacos are made with Alaskan cod. Clearly the crabcakes and the shrimp I had weren't locally sourced. Hentai the information I needed I mightâve tried something that was local.I did and waited a while for my food and when it arrived it was both my appetizer and my main course brought by one of the bussers. Normally I like to have my appetizer first, then the main course. Most restaurants serve it this way but not here. The crabcake with pineapple slaw was very good but by the time I got to my main course it was cold. I was sitting outside and it could have accelerated the cooling.The shrimp with chorizo was good but not hot. I would have asked her to reheat it but SHE NEVER RETURNED until I was done eating. I waited a long while hoping to snag her as she walked by but she was unattainable. I ate my food cold.I sat with a half eaten plate for a while and finished my beer. Waited longer and longer and when she finally showed, she half heartedly asked if I'd like another beer. When I said "No" she slapped the check down and I paid.This service was the worst. It gets the one star for the food quality. I'd give zero stars for the service. I am in Carpenteria for work frequently and on expense. I'll spend my money elsewhere.
8. Jack's Famous Bagels
Overall Ratings
4 based on 60 reviews
Reviewed By CaseyfromBoston
Great breakfast/lunch spot with all the classics and nice atmosphere and service. Both indoor and comfortable outdoor seating available.Highly recommend the bagel breakfast sandwiches for take-out, too!
7. Esau's Coffee Shop
Overall Ratings
4 based on 145 reviews
Reviewed By 327amk
have eaten here many many times, and always enjoyed it. Today, one of us got practically burned hash browns, and the other got almost undercooked hashed browns. My pancakes were tough, so much so, that i only managed to choke one down. 3 meals came out, and 4th had to wait. sadly, just not a good experience. Seemed a little pricey on the drinks as well.
6. Palms
Overall Ratings
4 based on 152 reviews
Reviewed By scottca075
The Palms gets a 4*, "very good", from me; not because it is the best steak I've ever had, but for the overall experience.The food IS very good, but it is the experience of cooking your own steak and the chill, laid back atmosphere; the bonhomie of your fellow cookers, etc that make The Palms a special place for me and a place I want to come back to every time I'm in or near Carp.I usually get the Rib eye and it includes a great salad bar. The wings are great as well.
5. Corktree Cellars Wine Bar and Bistro
Overall Ratings
4 based on 126 reviews
Reviewed By JulieJ8
Had three visits here on a weekend in Carpinteria. Sat outside on very pleasant patio. Good, reasonably prices wines, delicious blackened salmon BLTA, beet salad and lobster bisque. A very good choice on busy Linden Avenue.
4. Clementine's Steak House
Overall Ratings
4 based on 145 reviews
Reviewed By Staidthere
Clementine's was so densely decorated for Christmas that we felt as if we were a part of a well-patronized Christmas festival. There was a contrast between the bitter night time cold outside and the warmth and polite laughter inside. In a large room that seemed lit mainly by Christmas lights, we shared a bowl of Boston clam chowder, a filet mignon, and a slice of rhubarb pie for dessert. Our waitress, Xenia, was helpful, happy, and courteous. The price was reasonable and the food delightful. If we are near Carpinteria during another California coastal Christmastime drive, we will make it a point to enhance our holiday spirit with a romantic steak dinner at Clementine's.
3. Worker Bee Cafe
Overall Ratings
4 based on 163 reviews
Reviewed By vikki a
Had some friends come from out of town we went to the worker bee for breakfast I have their special which was a chili omelette with cheese that had sour cream. Chili omelets happened to be my favorite food this had black beans and steak this is the best chili I'd ever had I highly recommend this restaurant the owners are awesome the waitress Marie is entertaining and very nice oh let me tell you the jalapeno bacon is awesome my friend had a side dish of corned beef potatoes bell peppers and chives which is usually one of our personal Staples when we go The Corned Beef is awesome just thinking about it now makes my mouth water if you're ever in Carpinteria down down near Linden and Carpinteria Street make a left and it's the cute little yellow restaurant on the right
2. Zookers Restautant
Overall Ratings
4 based on 181 reviews
Reviewed By MrGaucho1987
Zooker surprised me. I had no expectations going in, and we were very impressed with the food. The first impression of the place is bland. The room is not fancy and the decor is a bit cheap. Sorry, but itâs true. The menu was also bland. Nothing seemed inspiring. The service was fine. Friendly and no mistakes. BUT THEN CAME THE FOOD! Everyone loved their entrees from the seafood pasta to the eggplant parm. Good portions. Plenty of seafood in the pasta. And an overall tasty presentation. Give Zookers a chance. It might win your heart.
1. Rincon Brewery
Overall Ratings
4 based on 226 reviews
Rincon Brewery is dedicated to providing the highest quality, full-flavored, malt beverages. Our inspiration originates from the beautiful Rincon Beach coastline to the fresh, thriving local Carpinteria farmlands. Combined, these "waves of grain" provide
Reviewed By BeachSeekers123
We enjoyed a great dinner at Rincon Brewery. We just ordered appetizers but the food was delicious and filling! We really enjoyed the relaxed atmosphere and it was great to see so many locals in the restaurant. I would definitely go back and try their burgers.
