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Nugget - Goleta
5685 Calle Real, Goleta
Phone: (805) 964-5200
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Reviews by the General Public
WOW!!!, 5/4/2013
Reviewer: Melinda
from Goleta, CA
Excuse you people!?!
Our Goodland Goleta Nugget is the shiznit! Born and raised here, it was an Arby's when I was a child. Forget about the history, I can go on and on. The Nugget not only has delicious food, CLEAN plates, a superior staff and I would kiss the cook. The manager Jamal is epic. The staff like family, no matter who you are. All around perfect place for family or date night. If you want something, just ask. If you don't ask, you won't get. Rocket science!?! To the person that had an issue with side dishes for his kid, it's called "salad", and yes that is an option, just ask?? Otherwise as a local I advise you to feed your kid at the farmers market:) Good, Great, Excellent, Superb, One of a Kind job Goodland Nugett!!! We love you all;)
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Food has gone down hill and price have gone up, 3/14/2013
Reviewer: S from Goleta
from Goleta, CA
We go to the nugget frequently and the food has gotten worse and worse. I ordered the fish and chips which I have had a number of times before and it tasted and looked like dry frozen fish sticks. My friend got a burger and it seemed pre made and frozen also. We told the waiter how we felt and he didn't seem to care. We won't be going back anytime soon.
Also the menu changed and they raised their prices.
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One of our all time favorites, 2/23/2013
Reviewer: DENNY HAIGHT
from Bedford Hills, NY
We were recently in Goleta for two weeks because of a family death. We had dinner at The Nugget every night and lunch about
ten times. There were anywhere from four to nine of us at each
meal. Between us we ate just about everything on the menu and
never had ome bad meal. In fact, on our last night there we asked the chef to come out from the kitchen so we could thank him for the excellent meals. The service was also exellent, both the bar and wait staffs.
Our only regret is that we live in the Metro NYC area and will not be able to visit this outstanding restaurant on a regular basis.
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date night disappointment, 1/26/2013
Reviewer: tony
from Santa Barbara, CA
After eating at the Nugget Goleta when it first opened, and being seated next to flushing toilets opening directly into the dining area, we gave it another chance more than a year later. The service was unenthusiastic and unfriendly, our waiter seemed tired. We requested water, and the waiter brought tiny glasses of tap from the bar but we noticed everyone else had tall glasses with straws. I inquired about this, and he replied that I "should have asked for a tall glass with a straw." The fish was greasy, the burger really small. You can still hear/see the toilets flushing from the dining room.
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Great Food, Great Service, 11/23/2012
Reviewer: Telly
from Santa Barbara, CA
My husband and I visit the Nugget often, and we have invited both family and friends to join us on several occasions. I was very surprised to see the negative reviews on this board--almost as though those who wrote the reviews had visited an entirely different restaurant. We have *never* been disappointed in the food or service here, as both are excellent. We will continue to visit often, and will not hesitate to recommend that others do as well.
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Local Favorite, 11/3/2012
Reviewer: Marie
from Santa Barbara, CA
We have enjoyed the Goleta Nugget with family and friends. The burgers are our favorite. Justin was our server last visit and he did a wonderful job, making us feel right at home. We get great service, don't understand others comments.
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Kelly from S.B., 10/15/2012
Reviewer: Nugget Owner
from Santa Barbara, CA
I would Like to hear more.
please respond.
thenuggetofgoleta@gmail.com
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Horrible Trip to The Nugget - Goleta, 10/12/2012
Reviewer: Kelley
from Santa Barbara, CA
I went to The Nugget in Goleta about 6 months ago with a good friend. We were exhausted and wanted a nice place with good atmosphere to have a burger, a few beers and head home. We've both been there before and as hunters, loved the animal pelts and stuffed heads that are hung on the walls. Unfortunately, we did not enjoy our 2nd trip back to this restaurant. The entire staff was unattentive to all the guests, I saw a large group of about 6-8 women at a table who were sucking down the last of their drinks waiting for refills, staff having personal conversations 5 feet away from myself and other customers, nobody was even attending the bar for 5 minutes here, 10 minutes there and there were a few times where there was no staff present anywhere and people could have easily gone up, poured their own drinks or just left without paying. The place was decently busy so this really surprised me. At the end of our meal, which was great, I asked to speak with a manager to which the bartender came over (he was about my age, mid 20's) and said there was no manager and he was in charge. I began explaining all these things to him that I saw and that when you serve someone a strong drink (I had the Irish Coffee) you need to serve them water so they stay hydrated and wanted to continue spending money in your restaurant...to my surprise, he began talking back to me! Saying who was I to say he needed to give people waters, that he's been a bartender for 5+ years and knows what he's doing, that if other customers needed something they could have gotten up to ask a waiter, the list really went on and on. When I asked for the owner's name and phone number, he wrote it down and asked why I wanted it. I told him why....that he needed to know how his business was being ran and it was unacceptable. The waiter/bartender then put the number in his pocket and told me I couldn't have it. I couldn't believe it!! When I called in a few days later, I spoke with a manager and asked to have the owner call me to which the manager said he would do. I never got a phone call....which means the owner never got my name and number. I called 3 times, gave the same info that I wanted a phone call back and 6 months later, I've received no call back. Because of that one experience with that one bartender, I will not go back to this restaurant which is bad because I loved their food, I loved their location, I loved their drinks and I love the decor. So if the owner of The Nuggets happens to read this, I'd LOVE to talk to you.
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Healthy choices for kids sides... NOPE, you can't have that!, 9/28/2012
Reviewer: Justin
from Santa Barbara, CA
My family and I have eaten here a few times and normally it is not a big deal but this time.... I understand kids menus are normally smaller selection but can you please offer something other than fries as a side dish. I know my kids are not the only ones in the world that enjoy vegetables and fruit. I asked if we could sub the fries out for vegetables, "NO, we can't do that." The waiter did not even make an effort to offer a substitution. He only said that if we wanted something else we would have to pay. But "we don't have fruit either." he said.
Rice, vegetable, baked potato.. anything but fries..
Most likely not going back a gain for a while, and if we do we will ask to speak to the manager first.
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Great food, atmosphere and sevice, 8/8/2012
Reviewer: Agris
from Santa Barbara, CA
In the last year we have been to the Nugget about 5 times and have always found the food excellent. One of the best Cobb Salads around. Beef strogenoff had tender meat and just the right spices. My wife loved her Bahia shrimp. We ate with another couple who also have enjoyed the Nugget for some time. The atmosphere is relaxed and service is friendly and responsive to our needs.
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great meatloaf, 7/30/2012
Reviewer: Big Dave
from thousand oaks, CA
we have eaten at the Nugget before. Came back because the food was good, and we were not disappointed. I had the meatloaf, it was great, not too meaty, lighter than most and tasty. My Wife had the crunch burger and loved it as well.
We were left sitting a bit as the server gabbed with a visiting employee, but other than that, we had a great time. They have a little patio out back if one wants to enjoy the cool coastal breezes at this quaint Santa Barbara County restaurant.
We will be back.
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Clean please, 6/11/2012
Reviewer: Shawn
from Santa Barbara, CA
My husband and I eat out frequently and have tried The Nugget a hand full of times. Each time the food getting worse and service still just ok. Last time we sat down at the bar it was dirty, I asked the the bartender for a rag to clean it-he proceeded to use a coaster to scrap up the food and then placed the coaster on top of smeared food:( Yuck and double yuck!! Like many who have posted before I would really like to see a neighborhood restaurant stay in business. But they really need to rethink the approach to cleaniness. And the food is always just so so-never have eating anything there that was above sub par. On the plus side-the bartender does some pretty cool magic tricks:)
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Good food, good service, fun atmosphere
Reviewer: Joan Barnett
from Goleta, CA
I don't understand the three horrible reviews below -- I've always gotten a great meal, served with a smile, with attention to refilling my drinks, etc. The burgers and ribs and tuna melt and breakfasts are great! One thing I would caution other guests about is to check their weekend breakfast times -- they flip-flop on what time they open. This past Saturday my husband and I went at 9:30 (they used to open at 9) and they had a sign posted that they opened at 10. (We ended up going elsewhere.) On Sunday, I went in when they were open, and their breakfast menu was half the size. Good offerings, but I wanted just some biscuits and gravy, which was off the menu, which was disappointing. They do have excellent coffee, and the meal I chose was very good. Their chicken-fried steak is delicious -- but now it's off the main menu, but was a special. I suspect it's tough to compete with Denny's next door -- that place is open 24/7, and have a huge menu with less expensive meals (but also lower quality, often a longer wait, and parents seem to allow their kids to scream and run around). Nugget is a great place -- just check on the times they're open (at least they have a big sign now).
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So So visit
Reviewer: Alan
from Goleta
Went for dinner with a the family. They arrived first. I was out in Winchester when they ordered a cocktail for me. When I arrived, it wasn't at the table yet. The restaurant was about 3/4 full with only a couple at the bar. That was my first sign. The second was when my father-in-laws dinner salad came out about 3 minutes before the main courses. The third sign was when the waitress refilled the water and proceeded to fill my wife's cocktail with water, even though it still had the cocktail straws and fruit slice in it. The entrees were good - lousy service.
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No forking good
Reviewer: John D.
from Santa Barbara, CA
First off, I realize this is probably the strangest gripe I've ever made about any restaurant anywhere, but here goes: the tines on the forks at the Nugget have no points AT ALL. The tines just dead-end into square nubs, meaning that they're absolutely useless for anything but shoveling food onto. You can't use them to spear french fries or hold meat down when you're trying to cut it. These forks are AWFUL. You actually get better service from plastic forks than from these awful utensils. I like the food at the Nugget, but be advised to bring your own fork with you, because there is no other alternative. ALL their forks are that way. It doesn't sound like much of an issue, but it really is when you're trying to eat.
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Woderful retaurant quality, food, and service!
Reviewer: Grant Calderwood
from Santa Barbara, CA
Not every Sunday, but some Sundays, I come here for lunch after I go to church here in Goleta with one of my best friends who are also my neighbors who live down the street from me. They love this place. So do I. I ordered the burger. THEY HAVE ONE OF THE BEST BURGERS IN TOWN! I love this restaurant a lot. The food and service is wonderful! The restaurant quality is wonderful. Very clean!
They have of course, inside seating and wonderful outside seating in the backyard of the restaurant building. This is a very cool and wonderful restaurant.
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The Nugget is an complete JOKE all around
Reviewer: Steve
from Santa Barbara, CA
Service was terrible under staffed maybe but it was Saturday night and only 1/3 full should had figured. My business partner's cheeseburger was Bad as it gets. Burger king McDonald Carl's Jr. burger are not only BETTER but twice the size.I ordered the Prime Rib there was more fat then meat and it was tough no Au Jus. I Will NEVER step foot in there AGAIN.
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horrible
Reviewer: chris moore
from Santa Barbara, CA
I have given this place 3 chances. The place is uncomfortable--very warm inside--turn on the air please. The waitresses are mostly rude--how hard is it to refill and ice tea and when they did---no ice...........They are way too slow even when not busy. My grandsons fell asleep waiting on the food twice...I gave them a fair chance and they continue to be terrible...I cannot understand why a business would be run this way.
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Horrible food, horribled staff!
Reviewer: Desirea
from Santa Barbara, CA
I am extremely disappointed in this restaurant, not only did they serve my husband ROTTEN chicken, they charged my credit card for someone elses bill which was $60.00 more than our bill and put me in the negetive in my bank account for 4 business days! The waiter who made the mistake told me that it would only take 1 business day to credit my account and my bank tells me it takes 4!! I'm very unhappy with the service and food and we will NEVER return to that place again!!
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Like dinner at you best friends!
Reviewer: Chris
from Winter Park, Fla
Wow, what a great place! During a recent buisness trip, I had the pleasure of visiting the Nugget twice. Both times I felt like I was family. The food was great but the service was top notch! Ron, was at the bar tonight and he was both entertaining and exteremly friendly. I really can't say enough about this place. I wish that I could bring it back to Florida with me! Thanks!
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OPEN FOR BREAKFAST? -NOT!
Reviewer: Martha
from Santa Barbara, CA
My family and I went there for breakfast once at about 10:00 am. The waitress forgot everything and had to be called for every single item, but food was good.
We went back a second time at about 8:00 am during weekend. The place had the doors open and the sign on the exterior indicating breakfast served on weekends. When we entered, the staff looked lost and indicated they do not open until 10 am!
Other people were also walking in and none of the staff knew what to do other than ask us to come back at 10!--What kind of place is this that starts serving breakfast at 10 am? where was the manager and why aren't these people properly trained? -Not going back until they do.
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Response to Boogie Board Sign
Reviewer: Caanan
from Goleta, CA
The sign for the previous restaurant is still up because the there are permits required to take it down and to put up our own sign. Each permit requires a certain amount of money and time for the city to allow. We have put our notice in over a year ago. We are playing the waiting game. No more mystery.
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Can Someone Tell Me Why.....
Reviewer: Vic
from Santa Barbara, CA
Why is there an old sign for Boogie Boards still above the Nugget? Very Mysterious......
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Fabulous, fun restaurant!
Reviewer: Joan
from Goleta, CA
I am puzzled by some of the extremely poor ratings below. I go to the Nugget often, returning because the food is high quality and very tasty, generous portions. It might be a bit more expensive, but the quality is consistently good. The service is wonderful, especially the one woman who works there, who is a gem, very helpful and friendly. My coffee cup and water glass is always refilled without asking, and the servers are efficient and friendly. The only thing I was not pleased with was the patty melt, where the meat patty was thin and small and didn't fit the bread. I highly recommend any of the burgers, the tuna melt, and the ribs are fall-off-the-bone tender and tasty. Salads are fresh, fries are delicious! The atmosphere is fun, the inside seating has very comfortable booths and tables, and the outside patio looks inviting (never sat outside though). There are several TVs going with closed-captioned sports (no sound) so folks can watch if they want, but nothing's blaring, and folks can enjoy each other's conversation as well. I've gone there by myself for a meal, and have taken groups as well, and they are always accommodating. Glad they extended their hours for weekend breakfasts, too, but wish they opened at 9 am instead of 10. I've gone elsewhere just because I wanted to eat at 9 on weekends.
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Good times at the Nugget
Reviewer: John
from Goodland
I am surprised by the negative reviews I am reading here. I have eaten (and drank) here multiple times and always been happy; with both the food and the service. Their chicken strips are fantastic and the burgers are the best outside of the George McMaster's. I highly recommend eating here. Often.
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