“I am a Thai food fanatic and I was excited when this little family owned business opened. I had heard that it is good but a bit pricey. I agree that it is slightly more expensive than its competition in the area (Siam Elephant, Meun Fan Thai, etc), however, their portions are a good size and delicious.The interior is simple with minimal decor. It appears to be more of a take out spot. Nonetheless, the staff is super welcoming and friendly.I came in for midday for the lunch special which comes with an entree, soup of the day or salad, white rice and a crispy wonton. The soup was Tofu Tom Kha, very flavorful with coconut milk, slight acidity from lime juice and a hint of fish sauce. I ordered Pad Thai with cilantro added as my entree. The tamarind sauce was not overwhelming and the noodles were nicely cooked. I also appreciated that it came with white rice which is abnormal for a noodle dish.All the all, a great Thai spot in Carpinteria with a lunch special that is worthwhile.”
“I can't describe how much I love this place. It's so cute, the staff are SO kind, and the food is great. (I recommend the french dip!) If I could rate this 6 stars I would. If you are in Carp, definitely stop by, you'll thank me later.”
“The staff is amazing and very helpful. The atmosphere of the place is very welcoming and the patrons are always friendly. If you choose to take a battle or a few home if you return to fill the bottles again you get a $5 credit since you brought the bottle(s) back”
“I reserved a table for my husband's birthday dinner. This is by far one of the most cozy, friendly, and delicious restaurants in the area. They are a bit off the beaten path, but absolutely worth it. I had the pasta primavera - amazing! My husband loves the spicy shrimp and mussels over linguini. The green soup special was superb. And the blueberry/puff pastry dessert just perfectly balanced.”
“Cute little coffee shop in Carp. I had the açaí mango bowl and I really enjoyed it. It was huge! I couldn't finish it by myself. The latte with oat milk was perfect. Definitely coming back!”
“Do yourself a favor and take a cooking class ASAP with Heat Culinary! I have taken 2 now, Chinese food and Oaxacan, and they have been so informative, helpful, and, best of all, so much fun!! The cost for the classes is an absolute steal, considering you eat an amazing meal and take home tons of leftovers. It’s really a bonding experience to cook with people and enjoy it together at the end, strangers feel like friends quickly. The class offerings are diverse and unique, with lots of ethnic food options. Customer service is also amazing— I forgot the recipe print out and emailed them afterwards, around 10 p.m., and the owner, Chef Nikki, emailed me back almost immediately and not only sent me the recipe, but asked for input on upcoming classes. I’m grateful for Heat and plan on taking as many classes as I can.”
“I love the Worker Bee! The food is delicious. Breakfast is my favorite meal of the day, and you can't make a mistake here. Order anything. You can get Charman hot sauce here. And Marie is a gem!”
“Go here and get the eggplant sandwich, even if your aren't vegetarian and even if you are just visiting Santa Barbara, drive there and get it. Its that memorable.Took a while to arrive at the table but it was worth the wait due the care involved in making this masterpiece.Follow up edit one week later. We went back for the same eggplanty goodness and got the meatball sando too to split.Exceptional too.Its enough food for 3 or 4 people though.”
“Oysters on the half shell were delicious. Very fresh, light, and delicate. The cocktail sauce and horseradish were tasty. A vingarette was served as well. That went surprisingly well with the oysters. My daughter, who is not a fan of raw oysters, tried a couple and actually liked them. That's saying a lot. Definitely recommend the oysters. We had the Calamari. It was okay, not great. I had the wagyu beef sandwich without the jalapeño mayonnaise. The medium rare was cook was perfect. My daughter has the cod fish and chips. The fish was light with ample batter. The pineapple coleslaw was in interesting change from regular coleslaw, and not too sweet. We took flourless chocolate cake to go. When we did have it a few hours later, the cake had held up well. It was rich, moist, and had a smooth chocolate flavor. All-in-all, I would recommend Teddy's by the Sea.”
“Good food and vibe.More of a family place.If you don't mind a lot of kids jumping and screaming amd playing around you, it is a good place to eat and let kids have fun in sands.”
“The Food Liaison has some of the best burritos. Their daily edition is usually as unique as it is delicious. This is by far one of the best lunch spots in Carpinteria.”
“Cool place with good live music on the day I visited. Service at the bar was very responsive. Had a flight of beers. All beers were really good! Also cool to see the Surfliner go by. Highly recommend this gem!”
“For many years this has been our go-to spot when visiting Carpinteria.A bowl of hot Shrimp Tom Kha with rice is like a staple for the soul of our tastebuds and belly. Noodle dishes are always hot, fresh, and delicious. Back when my youngest was small she would order a chicken noodle dish and ask for all vegetables on the side and they'd do it perfectly every time. The staff here is quick, attentive, and always serving with a smile, which boggles my mind because kindness worn on the face can be a challenge, yet they do it. We have never ordered anything we would not return for, however do opt to try new things once in a while.”
“Great neighborhood lunch place with friendly and efficient service. The whole family enjoyed our selection of tuna melt, soup, burger, and tasty pita chips. I would definitely come back for a meal on the way to or from the Central Coast.”
“5 stars all the way. Place was packed on a Sat night. The ambiance and lighting was perfect. We each had two cocktails and got the rice balls, grilled artichoke, halibut piccata, brisket w/polenta, and the olive oil chocolate cake w/sweet cream gelato on the side for dessert. Spent 220 after tip. The olive branch and dos hombres cocktails were outstanding. And so was every dish. Finished every last bite. Can't wait to come back for happy hour.”