Restaurants
Downtown Carpinteria has a variety of culinary fare to choose from, whether your group is in the mood for burgers by the beach or sitting down for a homemade Italian meal. There’s something for every mood and many of these restaurants have been part of the community for years. If you’re stuck between two options or want a local opinion, our staff will be happy to give you a recommendation!
Zookers
Location: 5404 Carpinteria Ave
Serves: Lunch, Dinner
Known for mussels, cioppino, and burgers
https://zookersrestaurant.com
Uncle Chen
Location: 1025 Casitas Pass Road
Serves: Lunch, Dinner
Known for noodle and rice dishes, chicken wings, and lunch buffet
https://www.unclechencarpinteria.com
Rudy’s Mexican Restaurant - (805) 684-7839
Location: 1001 Casitas Pass Rd
Serves: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Known for breakfast burritos and tacos
https://www.rudys-mexican.com
Peebee & Jay's - (805) 220-6912
Location: 1007 Casitas Pass Rd
Serves: Lunch
Known for sandwiches
https://www.peebeeandjaysonline.com
El Taco Grande - (805) 684-0135
Location: 1096 Casitas Pass Rd
Serves: Lunch, Dinner
Known for tacos(of course) and burritos
Teddy's by the Sea - (805) 566-0576
Location: 5096 Carpinteria Avenue
Serves: Lunch, Dinner
Known for the American cuisine (traditional) & seafood
http://teddysbythesea.com
Tyler's Donuts - (805) 566-3814
Location: 1002 Casitas Pass Rd
Open late!
Known for the buttermilk bars and cake donuts
http://places.singleplatform.com/tylers-donuts/menu
The Food Liaison - (805) 200-3030
Location: 1033 Casitas Pass Rd
Serves: Lunch
Known for sandwiches and salads, all packaged to go
http://thefoodliaison.com
IHOP, McDonald’s, Taco Bell, Jersey Mike’s, Subway, Little Caesars Pizza, and more quick bites
Located in the Casitas Pass Plaza, just off the 101 Freeway
Giannfranco’s Trattoria – 805-684-0720
Location: 666 Linden Avenue
Serves: Lunch, Dinner
Known for fresh homemade Italian fare, dinner reservations recommended
www.giannfrancos.com
Corktree Cellars – 805-684-1400
Location: 910 Linden Avenue
Wine Bar & Bistro
Known for wine tasting; offers small plates and mains
www.corktreecellars.com
The Spot – 805-684-6311
Location: 389 Linden Avenue
Serves: Lunch
Known for burgers, sandwiches, and fries
https://www.facebook.com/TheSpotCarpinteria
Clementine’s Steak House – 805-684-5119
Location: 4631 Carpinteria Avenue
Serves: Dinner (Reservations recommended)
Known for prime rib, comfortable atmosphere
https://www.facebook.com/pages/Clementines-Steak-House/105012019541646
Sushi Teri - (805) 745-1314
Location: 970 Linden Ave
Serves: Lunch, Dinner (check hours)
Known for sushi and noodles
https://sushiteri.com
Siam Elephant Thai Restaurant - (805) 684-2391
Location: 509 Linden Ave
Serves: Lunch, Dinner (check hours)
Known for pad thai, spring rolls, and curry
http://siamelephantusa.com
Delgado's Restaurant - (805) 684-4822
Location: 4401 Carpinteria Ave
Serves: Lunch, Dinner, Sunday Brunch
Known for carnitas, enchiladas, and margaritas
https://delgadoscarp.com
Crushcakes & Café – 805-684-4300
Location: 4945 Carpinteria Avenue
Serves: Breakfast, Lunch, Desserts
Known for cupcakes and breakfast
www.crushcakes.com
Robitaille’s Fine Candies – 805-684-8340
Location: 900 Linden Avenue
Serves: Sweets, sweets, and more sweets
Known for handmade chocolates and wide variety of candies
http://robitaillescandies.com
Chocolats Du Calibressan – (805) 684-6900
Location: 4193 Carpinteria Ave
Known for unique flavors, handmade chocolate and caramels
chococalibressan.com
Rincon Brewery - (805) 684-6044
Location: 5065 Carpinteria Ave
https://www.rinconbrewery.com
Island Brewing - (805) 745-8272
Location: 5049 6th St
http://www.islandbrewingcompany.com
brewLAB - (507) 319-5665
Location: 4191 Carpinteria Ave #8
https://brewlabcraft.com
Apiary Ciderworks & Meadery - (805) 684-6216
Location: 4191 Carpinteria Ave #10
https://drinkapiary.com/
Coffee
Lucky Llama Coffee - (805) 684-8811
Location: 5100 Carpinteria Ave
Known for coffee and acai bowls
https://www.facebook.com/LuckyLlamaCoffee
Starbucks - (805) 566-0728
Location: 5436 Carpinteria Ave
Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf - (805) 745-5861
Location: 4991 Carpinteria Ave (Close to Crushcakes! Like, really close)
https://www.coffeebean.com/store/usa/carpinteria/carpinteria