Zookers Restaurant

A pleasant meal. The $19 tomato starter was okay but needed to be on a larger plate and the lettuce was sad. Way overpriced. No bacon was needed. The swordfish was very tender and delicious.

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 4

Service: 4

It's 1:00 and time for Lunch, and a break from driving! I searched local restaurants, aside from the chains, and found this place. I was able to find their menu and checked it out.
A Reuben?! I'm done looking!
I walked into a fairly empty dining room and was seated right away. I ordered, and within 10 minutes had my meal.
It was... burnt! Outwardly, it did not look so but it's a whole wheat / nut bread and that type just toasts differently! It was so off that I decided to cut the better bits off and eat it from the inside out.
Sadly that was a disappointment too!
The meat was lacking flavor, the sauce was very weak and ultimately for a $30 sandwich; I was massively disappointed!!

So why didn't I say something?
Why didn't I send it back?
Two reasons:
I feared retaliation from the Kitchen...
And, I was anxious to get back on the road.

I just hope my review can maybe save somebody else from such an expense!

Atmosphere: 3

Food: 1

Service: 4

Great atmosphere. Amazing and quality food.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Strong with the flavors, this place is. Seafood pasta, a feast most satisfying it was—mussels, clams, shrimp, fish, and scallops, all bathed in a lemon-pepper white wine sauce. A balance in the Force of flavor, indeed.

Service—attentive and kind, the Jedi Council would approve. Yet, a disturbance in the value I sensed. Over $110 for two (no alcohol), and yet… bread, not freely given? A mere six slices, small they were, for an extra $4 credits. A Sith move, this charge for bread feels.

To the light side of taste, the meal belongs. Yet, to the dark side of pricing, it strays. Stronger in generosity, Zookers must become. Until then, a wary Jedi shall remain.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Seafood Pasta

One of the best meals on our trip, Cioppino was superb and the Seafood Pasta was seasoned perfectly. Our waiter, Alfonso could not have been better. I'm sure we will be making this a regular stop on our travels.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Cioppino, Seafood Pasta

Restaurant closes at 9pm and my family was turned away at 8:15 on a Friday night. That’s completely unacceptable

Service: 1

Zookers is the best restaurant in carpinteria!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Decent food.
Kind and friendly service by Kyle.
Surly host.
3% credit card processing fee.

Atmosphere: 3

Food: 3

Service: 4

Recommended dishes: Cioppino

Loved it!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Quality food and very accommodating, attentive staff. I also love their flourless chocolate cake!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Amazing restaurant! The food was delicious 😋 Tartar was incredible and also Cioppino and Caesar salad. Everything was perfect. I highly recommend it.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Cioppino, Caesar Salad

Was an okay place to go to. Food and service was okay. Probably would not visit again

Atmosphere: 3

Food: 3

Service: 3

This place does not disappoint,
Love going here for years now.
If swordfish is on the menu it's a must!
Everything is great

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Bruschetta, Meatloaf

Brought a group of clients here after a beach walk. We were hungry and hot. They did everything to please all of us! Our waiter refilled our waters over and over again. The gazpatcho soup was to DIE FOR!! It was flavorful, crunchy and tasted like it came right out of the garden. It was so good we came back a couple hours later and picked up 3 containers of soup and a loaf of bread to go!!! Highly recommend the grilled veggie sandwich. Everything was so fresh and seasoned to perfection. Delicious!!! 5 Stars and a big Thank You for making our day. We will be back.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

The food was really good and very nicely presented, and the staff were so warm and welcoming to us, even after I accidentally broke a glass. Our server and everyone were so nice and the outdoor seating at dinner was amazing. If you like seafood, I recommend the Steamers appetizer!!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Mussels and Clams in White Wine, Sesame Crusted Ahi, Eggplant Parmesan