Whether you are looking for a "quick bite", your favorite fast food or savoring gourmet fare, Carpinteria is home to a diverse number of wonderful restaurants.

All American Surf Dog
Corner of Bailard and Carpinteria Avenues. Located off the Bailard exit, Surf Dog has the best hot dogs and the best view in town of mountains, ocean, and the islands. Bill Connell, owner guarantees a full stomach and big smile, and a new fact about Carpinteria on every visit.

Cabo’s Baja Grill & Cantina
5096 Carpinteria Avenue
(805) 684-5507
Specializing in flamed grill chicken, tri-tip and Baja fish taco’s with icy cold beverages. Cabo’s is the perfect meeting place. Dine inside or out on the sunny patio. Help yourself to salsa and chips while you enjoy the lively music and the party atmosphere.

Cajun Kitchen Café
865 Linden Avenue
(805) 684-6010
cajunkitchensb.com
Cajun Kitchen brings a bit of Louisiana to Carpinteria. With dishes such a Jambalaya, Gumbo and flavor packed omelets, Cajun Kitchen jazzes up any breakfast or lunch.

Carl’s Jr.
4610 Carpinteria Avenue
(805) 684-4079
carlsjr.com
Founded by industry pioneer Carl Karcher, Carl’s Jr. Restaurants have been a west coast favorite for more than 65 years. Favorite menu items include the Six Dollar Burger and hand dipped ice cream, shakes and malts.

Clementine’s
4631 Carpinteria Avenue (805) 684-5119
This cottage-style restaurant is a family-run business. Steak and seafood come at great prices, and homemade pies breads, dressings and soups keep people coming back for more. Visitors have said dining at Clementine’s is like eating at Grandma’s.

Corktree Cellars Wine Bar and Bistro
910 Linden Avenue
(805) 684-1400
corktreecellars.com
A warm and inviting spot that is sure to delight. Whether you’re looking for a spot for lunch, glass of wine, romantic dinner, this is the place to be. Delicious panini sandwiches, fresh salads, mouth watering entrées and over 90 wines.

Domino’s Pizza
1039 Casitas Pass Road
(805) 684-8371
Get the door: It’s Domino’s. Founded in 1960, Domino’s Pizza is the recognized world leader in pizza delivery. With great specials and speedy service, Domino’s provides great pizzas to doorsteps all over the world.

Esau’s Café
507 Linden Avenue
(805) 684-1070
Casual, friendly and happy, Esau’s is the place to be for breakfast, lunch and dinner. With classic dishes such as pancakes, omelets, fish and chips, and more, Esau’s has been a Santa Barbara and Carpinteria tradition for 53 years.

Fosters Freeze Drive-In
5205 Carpinteria Avenue
(805) 684-3602
Fosters Freeze has been a tradition since the mid 1940’s, with soft serve cones and desserts. The drive-in also offers a variety of foods including hamburgers, chicken strips and fish.

Giannfranco’s Trattoria
666 Linden Avenue
(805) 684-0720
A recent addition to the Carpinteria fine-dining scene, they offer a taste of high-style Italian cuisine with Tuscan grilled meats. Enjoy pastas, paninis, cioppinos, braised short ribs, all topped off with widely acclaimed desserts.

Hugo’s Restaurant
1049 Casitas Pass Road
(805) 566-2134
A secret usually kept for the locals, Hugo’s offers a casual blend of American cuisine, fish and chips and teriyaki dishes. The ideal spot for a down-to-earth breakfast or a quick, well prepared lunch.

IHop Restaurant
1114 Casitas Pass Road
(805) 566-4926
Best known for their award-winning pancakes, IHop features moderately priced, high-quality food and beverage items in an attractive and comfortable atmosphere. The restaurant is open throughout the day and evening hours.

Jack’s Bistro & Famous Bagels
5050 Carpinteria Avenue
(805) 566-1558
jacksfamousbagels.com
Jack’s Famous Bagels offers healthy California cuisine with the freshest in-season produce salads and wraps, deli-style sandwiches, and breakfast all day. Open until 3 p.m. everyday.

McDonald’s
1115 Casitas Pass Road
(805) 684-7818
McDonald’s is one of life’s many small pleasures that millions of people around the world enjoy every day. Fun to eat! Casual environment! Local and familiar!

Oaxaca Fresh
721 Linden Avenue
(805) 684-3635
A big favorite among locals, Oaxaca Fresh serves Mexican food. Oaxaca, in the southern part of Mexico is known for its moles, a flavorful sauce that creates exotic dishes. Oaxaca Fresh specializes in many different kinds of moles, tamales wrapped in banana leaf and more.

Pacific Coast Café
6440 Via Real, #1
(805) 566-9195
PCC is family owned and highly committed to serve fresh gourmet sandwiches and salads. They offer a mixture of international flavors, all prepared fresh daily with weekly specials. They also provide a catering service for local businesses and for any other occasions.

Pacific Health Foods
944 Linden Avenue
(805) 684-2115
New juice bar now open with delious smoothies and organic vegetable juices, located in the back of the health food store.

Reynaldo’s Bakery
895 Linden Avenue
(805) 684-4981
This European and Mexican bakery makes for a great authentic meal. Try their tasty turnovers, homemade tamales or burritos. Made-to-order cakes are their specialty. The Reynaldo family is always friendly and more than happy to help you.

Rudy’s Restaurant
1001 Casitas Pass Road
(805) 684-7839
Established in 1976, Rudy’s uses Mexican food recipes passed down for many generations. Burritos, tacos, taquitos, quesadillas, and more are made with the freshest and highest quality ingredients.

Siam Elephant Thai Food
509 Linden Avenue
(805) 684-2391
Siam Elephant is an exquisite Thai food restaurant with a vibrant ambiance. If you like spice and great prices, this is the place to go.

Sushi Teri
970 Linden Avenue
(805) 745-1314
sushiteri.com
Enjoy Japanese food at affordable prices. The menu offers a wide variety of sushi rolls, teriyaki, tempura, tonkatsu and great lunch and dinner combinations.

Taco Bell
1045 Casitas Pass Road
(805) 566-1803
Taco Bell is the nation’s leading Mexican style quick service restaurant, serving tacos, burritos, nachos and other specialty items.

The Barbecue Company
3807 Santa Claus Lane
(805) 684-2209
thebarbecuecompany.net
The Barbecue Company located on historic Santa Claus Lane serves barbecue done the traditional way, slow smoked until it falls off the bone. Dine in or take out. Open for lunch and dinner.

The Cliff House Inn & Shoals Restaurant
6602 W. Pacific Coast Hwy. Mussel Shoals
(805) 652-1381
cliffhouseinn.com
This innovative cuisine features fresh seasonal ingredients and an ever-changing menu specializing in local seafood and produce. Sit indoors or alfresco beside the Pacific. Lunch and dinner are served every day also Sunday brunch.

The Garden Market
3811 Santa Claus Lane
(805) 745-5505
gardenmarket.com
Experience the Garden Market’s unique atmosphere. Dine in the cozy café or the beautiful enclosed garden. Breakfast/lunch made with clean fresh ingredients. Organic coffee bar, fine wines by the glass or bottle, daily specials. Distinctive and fun gift items, garden and home accents.

The Palms
701 Linden Avenue
(805) 684-3811
thepalmsrestaurant.com
A Carpinteria landmark since 1910, with a unique cook-your-own steaks or chef prepared seafood and steak combinations. Salad bar and full bar with live entertainment on Thursday through Saturday evenings.

The Spot
389 Linden Avenue
(805) 684-6311
This burger shack has been a fixture in Carpinteria since 1914 with its world famous hamburgers and milk shakes. The beach is just two blocks away so you can either sit and enjoy the view, or take your burger to go.

Tony’s Restaurant & Pasteria
699 Linden Avenue
(805) 684-3413
Tony’s serving Carpinteria for 47 years with great Italian food, steaks, seafood, barbecued ribs, and salad bar. They have homemade bread and fresh banana cream and apple pie made daily. This family-owned business has a friendly atmosphere and even the occasional celebrity dining in.

Uncle Chen Restaurant
1025 Casitas Pass Road
(805) 566-3334
Uncle Chen has excellent Chinese food with a fast and friendly delivery service. Dining in, is always an enjoyable experience with the family-run staff to make you feel right at home.

Zookers Café
5404 Casitas Pass Road
(805) 684-8893
zookerscafe.com
This casual, yet elegant, bistro style restaurant is a must for lunch or dinner. Zookers features incredible pastas, salads, vegetable dishes, fish, beef, lamb and pork specials. Also their homemade desserts leave your taste buds wanting to come back for more.

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