Restaurants in Carpinteria

“Great ambiance and like that you can sit outside and people watch. Everything tasted good at the time but my stomach felt uncomfortable and bloated about an hour after eating and pretty much all through the night. Dog friendly.”

“The food was amazing as was the service. The patio seating was beautiful and dog friendly!! We will definitely be coming back on our next visit!”

“We love this place. The food and coffee are amazing!!!”

“Absolutely delicious! Had the steak eggs Benedict. Liked it so much came back a second time and got the breakfast croissant.”

“Great lunch and very comfortable”

“Nice atmosphere, delicious food!”

“Lisa, Coco & staff do an amazing job with this fine restaurant. The “hype” and “customer excitement” is unique. You will not be disappointed.”

“Some of the freshest, best tasting Thai food I have had in a nice, family owned restaurant in Carpinteria. Better than places in NYC and downtown LA. Good size portions, great prices for the quality of food, and great service. Tonight was Prik King Beef and Laos style Khao Soi..but every dish has been 10/10 each visit!”

“great food excellent staff and my most favorite memories are sharing a birthday with the owner who I miss so much ❤️”

“This is a small and casual Italian restaurant, whose chef learned Italian food over many years in Italy. The result is absolutely authentic and delicious pasta--the seafood spaghetti was spectacular. Her ciabatta is baked fresh every day. Don't be fooled by the location of this restaurant, nor by its informal appearance. Mollie serves genuine Italian food which is worth a detour.”

“Good Times!”

“BEST Mexican food in the entire country! No joke. Thee best. Everyone from the owners to the staff are all really wonderful people. I go out of my way to eat here whenever possible.”

“Owners are friendly, down to earth genuine people. The setting is fantastic to meet people and drink good beer as you wave at the travelers on the occasional Pacific Surfliner going by. I highly recommend it. Stop by on late weekend afternoons and listen to good music.”

“We had 8 bicycle riders today from Ventura to Carpenteria. We eat at Hugo's occasionally on a breakfast bicycle ride from Ventura. Service is always excellent and the food was really prepared well today. Combined with a nice day it was a good place to stop for breakfast on our ride.”

“Better than In-and-Out. Better than Shake Shack. Better than Five Guys. Truly the best burger I’ve ever tried. We stayed in the area for 3 days and ate at Dang Burger twice. If you’re in the area, give it a shot. You’ll be glad you did.”

“Delicious variety of yogurt, and the proprietoris very nice and welcoming. Plus, they provide smaller cups, not just the gigantic ones. Love this place and the convenience of the Carpinteria location with plenty of parking.”

“We stopped in for breakfast on our way up the coast of Cali. Everything we ate and drank was delicious. I ordered the Hibiscus cold brew, the carmelised onion and goat cheese quiche, and the banana bread. Not only is everything fresh and tasty- the ambience is amazing 🤩 I think I'd fly back out just to visit this cafe 🥰”

“Avocado ice cream is ducking amazing! And all the ice cream is amazing!”

“A cute little Italian takeout spot in Carpinteria that was a pleasant surprise. I ordered the shrimp fettuccine, and it was delicious—fresh, flavorful, and generously portioned. Great quality food and friendly service. Highly recommend!”

“Catering a fusion Indian-Chinese pre-wedding event with family and guests from different backgrounds can be tricky, but Uncle Chen delivered an incredible meal that everyone was raving about. From the initial planning stages to the day-of service, their team executed everything with complete professionalism. Their food was undoubtedly made with love and genuine care.

The food was fresh, flavorful, and served at absolute peak quality. Every dish was seasoned to perfection, the meats were tender, and nothing felt heavy.

What impressed us most was how universally loved the menu was across our entire guest list. Uncle Chen brought comfort, tradition, and top-tier culinary skill to our reception, and working with their team was completely stress-free from start to finish. If you want a caterer that delivers unforgettable flavor and reliable, high-level service, we cannot recommend Uncle Chen enough!”

“Great people, great beverages and fantastic energy!!”

“I was in town for several days and every time we drove down Carpinteria Avenue, we noticed this particular corner eatery patio was packed throughout the day and night. Adults and kiddos out there eating and drinking. I made a mental note to myself to check 'em out. That I did ... I went there for lunch.

They share a shopfront with Dang's burgers. Walk into the building and smack to the left is the Dang's burger ordering counter. To the right is Sunburst Wine Bar. The bar has a bar counter and chairs. The interior look is modern, unpretentious casual. Bright with lots of natural light. But if you're looking for a TV, they don't have any. The vibe is chill, unpretentious, welcoming, and family friendly. Family friendly bar?!? No, kids aren't allowed at the counter but are allowed on the outside patio and well as leashed dogs. The patio seating is tables and bench seating.

The bar menu has draft beers, local wines. and canned drinks. They have flights. While partaking in a drink at the bar, you can even eat your Dang's food at the bar as well. The bartender was engaging with a great attitude.”

“I visited Carp Moon Cafe from Las Vegas and enjoyed my bloom moon cafe in a cozy and relaxing atmosphere. And my avocado toast was delicious! The service and attention were excellent! I keep coming back to enjoy the delicacies offered at Carp Moon Cafe. ♥️👍🏼♥️♥️ 🌒 ☕️ 💯% 👍🏼👌”

“After going to this incredible Italian restaurant, I will never go anywhere else for Italian food. It’s magical! We always try to get a table on the Patio, it makes you feel like you’re in an enchanted chateau. We’ve tried many of the entrees, and although some are more enticing to us than others, none have disappointed! All the food is amazing. To top it all off, the staff is friendly, extremely knowledgeable, and welcoming. If you’re looking for great food with a great staff, go to Gianfranco’s Trattoria!!!”

“Incredible well balanced coffee!!! 10-10”

“friendly staff and great customer service. had the Jessy's salad. It so flippin good, as was the lobster mac n cheese and artichoke dip. we will eat the tacos for dinner...we couldnt eat any more!”

“Came across this food truck in cabrillo blvd. My 2.5 year old ate the pad Thai! Delicious food. Very nice family. Thai tea was amazing.”

“always making creative brews”

“good pizza, cooked freshly in front of you. lovely young man served us 10/10”

“Very good food had a very good experience”

“Best restaurant in Santa Barbara county .”

“Great food great service and you can even bring your doggie gotta love it”

“Delicious Mexican food!! Close by and excellent service!! Me and my boyfriend orders one of each of the tacos and we're blown away at the different flavors 10/10”

“Very good Sushi. Good every time!!!”

“breakfast burrito chorizo.. crunchy tacos . Bombs awaaaay.👍🏼”

“Ironclad is a great community.”

“We have been enjoying breakfast burritos from Reynaldo’s for about ten years now. We’ve always admired their wedding cake display, and said when we got married we’d get our cake from them. Well we got married on the beach June 4th, and the cake far exceeded our expectations. It was beautiful and delicious! We also got gluten free and vegan cupcakes which were fantastic as well!”

“I love to go to this little caesars because pizza is fresh and people give good customer service and valuable price cheaper than dominos and love those crazy beard.”

“I’m not a pizza lover, but my partner really loves her pizza! But Rusty’s really got me. We had pizza 2 days in a row and today was pizza in bed😂 And! Delivery was so quick, we were shocked! Hot and delish!”

“Great spot for a quick burger near the beach.”

“John Huerta here Kind of a Burrito Conesuir. Had the California Burrito and it was Awesome Excellent and Delicious. Very Satisfied. Gracias Muy Buen Servicio Sabor Calidad asta El Cen Mil O Million .Animo Gente Gracias otra Vez Sinceremente John Michael Huerta J.R. Y Que Viva Taco Grande Ahooooo Ahhhhh.”