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Clementine's Steak House
4631 Carpinteria Ave, Carpinteria
Phone: (805) 684-5119
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Reviews by the General Public
Five stars and more!! , 5/17/2010
Reviewer: Nicholle
from Santa Barbara, CA
You will not leave hungry!! We were so impressed with the comfy atmosphere and friendly people at Clementine's. The food was phenomenal! Our steaks were cooked to perfection and very tender and favorful. The veggies were fresh and delicious, and we loved the fact that dessert is included with dinner! My better half had the blueberry pie with ice cream, which he said was outstanding. I had the coconut cream pie, which was beyond words. Both pies were topped with the best homemade whipped cream I've ever had. In the middle of a mouthful of pie I had to ask the waitress - plead, actually - if they ever sell whole pies. (YES!) Everything about the place was homey and comforting, including the food. The darling owner, Irene, handmakes the pies every morning. This is home cooked dinner like you've never experienced outside your Grandma's house. If I had my way I would hire Irene to be my personal chef! We can't wait to go back!!!
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Always nice, 5/8/2010
Reviewer: Frank
from Goleta, CA
We have been going to Clementine's for special occasions for over forty years or so. Always happy with the results. Food is great and generous and the people are always warm and inviting.
Thanks to the Clementine "family"
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Great place to eat!, 4/22/2010
Reviewer: Perkins
from Goleta
My sister and I had a wonderful dinner, I had the salmon and she had the ribeye steak, everything was delicious! The staff was also great. The owner Irene had such a kind smile when she greeted us and makes you feel right at home. It couldn't get any better than that. I will definitely be back!
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Great Hometown Place to Eat!, 3/30/2010
Reviewer: Cproc
from Santa Barbara, CA
I really enjoy Clementine's every time I eat here. The homemade salad dressings, bread, food and desserts harken back to grandma's kitchen. You get what you pay for and they always have specials of the day that are fresh catches for the seafood lovers. The deserts are really special and very homemade! The decor need not change, go for the food, service and ease of the dining experience there.
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It has been a while since I've had liver...., 12/14/2009
Reviewer: Pearly from Ojai
from Santa Barbara, CA
I have nothing but good things to say about this place. Talk about trying to find a great Steak House that can make you a melt in your mouth liver with onions and apple entree. I am usually a very picky eater but I actually devoured the whole entree in one seating and there was nothing to take home. Now my husband on the other hand fancies himself a filet critic and gave 5 stars to his filet mignon and can't wait to get back. The pies were included with the meal and we optioned to take them home and enjoyed them immensely.
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Pleasantly Surprised!!, 11/21/2009
Reviewer: Matthew
from Summerland, ca
I work in the business and I have for many years. It takes something really special for me to write a review about a restaurant. This place is a hidden little gem in carp and it's gonna be our new fav steak house. Our server was a doll she took such good care of us and chatted with us about the food and she was genuine and authentic. The place has a very homey and comfortable feel it's like going to dinner At my grandmas warm cozy house. They aren't trying to be sophisticated they know they are serving good food and giving good service. The food was great! Had the new york it was cooked perfectly and delish!! My wife's filet was perfect also. Pie!! Oh man we loved the homemade pie!!
We are going to order some for our Christmas at the folks house! Clementines is awesome!! The owner was there too late on a Friday night we got to thank her for the delicious meal and pies. Bottom line great service great food! Haven't felt this good about a restaurant in the area for a long time. Only regret is not trying them sooner.
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Great place, for a certain type of tastebud, 10/28/2009
Reviewer: Kelly
from Santa Barbara, CA
First, let me reassure you that you do get a lot of food for the money here. (Comments about pricing being like that of restaurants in Beverly Hills is ridiculous. Beverly Hills rests are about $150 a head for this quantity of food.)
But that's sort of where the good news stops. This place is sort of like walking into a place that time forgot. From the weird color scheme to the tacky little accessories and country/victorian decor, it's kind of wild. The service is actually quite friendly. Some of the staff have been there since I was a kid.
The food isn't great. Sorry, but it's only going to appeal to those who like old fashioned food with little seasoning other than salt. Vegetables are cooked until they are devoid of any flavor and just salted and buttered instead. Potatoes are almost like deep fried and while some people might like this, again, it falls into the category of being lost in time. Modern times call for more a more sophisticated palate. It doesn't need to be changed that much, just enough that it has some flavor other than the salt and grease. Nothing fancy needed, just an upgrade.
The standout food-wise is the pies. I'm pretty sure the pies are made on the premises, but even if they aren't, they are made SOMEWHERE from scratch. They are all excellent, especially the pumpkin pie.
I'd love to see this place continue on, but it really needs to find a way to move into this century without losing it's homestyle feeling. I know that can be done.
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The Best, 9/27/2009
Reviewer: James Zumwalt
from Costa Mesa, CA
We drive up from Orange county to Clementines.
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Valentine's Tradition, 8/6/2009
Reviewer: Amy
from Ojai, CA
My boyfriend and I were coming back from Solvang and were starving! We had never heard of Clemintine's and just sorta stumbled across it. When we walked in it was so cute and so pink! The service was excellent...as well as the whole entire meal! They feed you so much food for such a reasonable price. The pie comes with the meal (who does that anymore?!!!) and I have to say the Strawberry Cream pie was the best dessert I have ever had. After that, it has been our tradition to go there for our Valentine's day date. We love it!!!!
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Marie from Montebello
Reviewer: Marie
from Montebello, CA
Wow! How nice to find this hometown treasure! The service was fantastic and the food so wonderful! The homemade bread and tasty relish dish are such a great way to start the meal off..my glass of wine was a "full pour" and so appreciated! My entree of fresh halibut was cooked to perfection. The fish was so incredibly delicious..I could tell that this was very fresh! My clam chowder was the best that I have ever had. The salad was a tossed green with homemade dressing. My dessert of blackberry pie with the homemade whip cream on top was the final touch to an incredible experience...all of this for $28.00 (minus my glass of wine)!! So worth every dollar...can't find a place like this where I live for the price! I will be back!
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I will be back!
Reviewer: DD
from Summerland, CA
First, I would like to say that our service was superb! Our waitress, Esther, was excellent & the bus boy was on top of things & very attentive. If they had a higher rating for service, I would rate it higher! The food was very good, lots of food for a great price. The price included dessert too! I loved that! I picked the chocolate chip walnut pie....OH MY GOODNESS!!! If this wasn't a slice of heaven, I don't know what is! Can't wait to go back.
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Wow !!!
Reviewer: Kelly Anne Fuller
from Hacienda Heights, Ca.
My Dad, Son and I were in Carpinteria the last weekend of September - decided on Clementine's for dinner - and so very pleased we did !! The food was out of this World - we all decided on the seafood and it was cooked to perfection ! We are big eaters and yet each of us left with take-home cartons - prices so reasonable, it's hard to believe they can make any money with all the food they serve you. The atmosphere comfortable and fun - excellent service ! Parking limited, though we arrived early and did not have a problem. We will be back !!
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Always So Busy
Reviewer: Sara K.
from Santa Barbara, CA
The steaks are delicious. They'll cook them anyway you like. Their seafood is fresh and cooked the way I like them. Their chicken is out of this world and their prices are phenomenal. To say that they charge too much is ridiculous. Did you know that they baked their breads and pies from scratch everyday? No preservatives on top of that.
Since they don't take reservations, I always like to bring my family in early so we don't have to wait as they are always so busy.
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Hopeful but disappointing
Reviewer: Suzanne
from Corona, CA
We went to have a good family meal and was disappointed with the food and service. We were seated right away, but then was forgotten for about 15 minutes. The prices were off the chart. It was if we were in Beverly Hills. My son ordered off the kids menu, chicken dinos. They were over cooked and cost $10! I could have bought a 5 lbs box of them at Costco for less. My husbands steak was really tasty, but more than a third of it was fat! I think if they are going to have a high cost menu, then they need better items to choose from. At the end of the night,the waitress forgot that she had given us the tab and my husband tried to flag her down. After the 3rd try, the other waitress came over to see what we needed. There has to be a better place to eat for the money.
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