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Nugget
2318 Lillie Ave, Summerland
Phone: (805) 969-6135
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Reviews by the General Public
Disappointed..., 10/10/2009
Reviewer: Anonymous
from Santa Barbara, CA
We've really enjoyed the atmosphere, service and food in the past. However, after watching the manager anxiously pace the floor like a caged animal, audibly remark that he "can't wait to go home," and literally take beverages away from paying customers at 9:40 on a Saturday night, I'm not sure we will return. I would have easily ordered more food and drink had I not been forced out (after less than hour) by the unbelievably rude manager.
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It's our special find!, 6/6/2009
Reviewer: Tom
from Carpinteria, CA
We always have enjoyed the Nugget, but now even more so. They have a baseball cut steak (Mr. T) that's always one of the best steaks we've had. And their french fries are unusually good. We also like their fried chicken. Some of the reviews say they are over-priced. Wake up! Maybe if you compare them to McDonalds. The waiters are great -- friendly and efficient. We always enjoy our night out there!
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Underwhelming
Reviewer: Dave
from Santa Barbara, CA
My wife and I have been wanting to try the Nugget for some time. We finally did so this weekend. I wish I could say that it was worth the wait. The restaurant's rustic, down home atmosphere stands in stark contrast to the food, which can be described as adequate at best. The service is nothing to write home about, either. Our waitress did not smile once, to us or to any of the other diners sitting around us. Not rude. Just aloof. We both ordered burgers, which were OK, but at $9 apiece, with a few fries thrown in, our meals were hardly a value. Not the kind of place we'll be going back to anytime soon, unfortunately.
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Gone Downhill
Reviewer: Julie
from Summerland
When I first heard that The Nugget was going out of business I was very saddened. I've dinned at the Nugget many times over the years having grown up in Summerland. It was our local place. We use to be proud to recommend it to other folks. Not anymore. The hamburgers are good enough but everything else is mediocre tasting not to mention the miniscule portions and way overpriced. They rid the menu of a lot of the classic dishes they used to serve. No more fettucini alfredo. I recently had drinks with a freind there and we ordered Bloody Marys. The were the worst imaginable! Very, very watered down and they stuck nasty brownish dried up limes on the rim of the glass (where's the fresh celery stick?). Are they assuming the customers won't notice the details? To bad, because The Nugget used to be known for their great drinks. Also, I was informed that they would no longer have patio seating which was a huge disappointment. The owners may be riding on the established name and reputation of The old Nugget for a little while but I won't be comming back.
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greatly improved
Reviewer: Jim
from Goleta
The last time I ate at the Nugget, maybe two years ago, it was so bad I vowed never to go back. But my girlfriend wanted to try it and I'd heard it was better, so off we went. I was very pleasantly surprised. Service was great and the food was good. We shared a huge calamari sandwich that was quite tasty. My son's "kid" burger was as big as an adult portion at most restaurants. The only downside? It's way overpriced. Ten or 11 bucks for a sandwich is ridiculous. As a working guy with a family I'd like to go back (it's a great stop after a hard day at the beach), but it's just too expensive. Other than that, nicely done!
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rejuvinated!
Reviewer: Dan G
from Santa Barbara
Went today for lunch and let me tell you..it was good! They now serve the burgers on plates instead of baskets. The crunch burger is even better, the meat is excellent and the fries are as good as ever! The chicken ceasar was good but the dressing ws a little generic. There was a feeling about the place that I cant describe..maybe a rejuvinated feeling about the place. The bartender could have smiled a little but maybe it was his off day. Overall I think it was one of the best burgers I have had in a long time! I am so glad that the nugget isn't gone. Go and see for yourself! I may go back and see what dinner is like tonight.
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New Owners, New Menu, New Regular
Reviewer: Amy
from Summerland, CA
Thank God for big changes!! The Nugget has been revived. Slowly but surely the new owners Greg and Karen? are making changes for the better. Although the restaurant has always had a strong local following, if it wasn't for the full bar, I never would have stepped foot in the place. Everything on the menu was fried for Christ’s sake! Nevertheless, all that has changed!!! The new menu- the plastic one, not the "free souvenir" paper copy features items you're likely to see at more upscale restaurants such as lamb chop, seared ahi tuna on greens and a 16oz T-bone steak. Last night I had the Salmon salad on a bed of greens- delicious! They also have a pork chop and t-bone steak to die for on the new menu. I recommend the garlic mashed potatoes, some of the best I've ever tasted. They've changed some of their vendors so you can expect large fresh cuts of meat and fish and fried chicken with meat on the bones! They are making a real effort to keep all the entrees under $20 as well. The strawberry shortcake is not to be missed with the homemade shortcake and local farmers market berries. They also have REAL whipped cream! Overall, I am happy to say that I am now a regular and will be in at least twice a week from now on. Other changes include new booths and a new char grill in the kitchen. I also here that new barstools are coming soon.
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Are you kidding?
Reviewer: Rich X
from Summerland
This is a great spot in Summerland to go; there is no doubt! But there is no reason for the prices to be so high. If i want good food at that price i will drive 5 minutes to Montecito. But for Mediocre food ($9.00 burger...hmm the Habit is just down the road and much better) and those prices. That place deserves to cater to the people here in Summerland, not wealthy misguided tourists. Since the big yellow house changed owners (went extremely downhill) there is a only a handful of (places left to eat) that leaves Stackys and the Liquor Store!
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Local Folks -- Santa Barbara
We heard that the Nugget had some of the best food around. Being Santa Barbara locals, we stopped in for lunch. I had the "burger in a basket" with the works. It was an okay burger with okay fries, both on the small side with fair flavor. It was most of $9.00. My lovely girlfriend had the "steak sandwich", which came with a large salad, the steak, however, was tough and overcooked. She was expecting the "home cooked" version that usual comes in an open face style on a french roll. This one was on a toasted piece of Weber´s white bread. The service was fine but there was a fly hovering over us while we ate. All in all it was "Okay"....but there are many other "local favorite spots".
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simply awesome
Reviewer: David Kingery
from Norman, Oklahoma
total package awesome.....loved it...
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Very popular with locals- an absolute must for visitors
The burgers in a basket are really great and the dinner menu burger is just about the very best in town and you can Gilroy it too! The specials are "Just That" and the portions are mega large. Almost every famous person you can think of as well as modern day Presidents have dined here and they are photographed on the walls of this wonderful place. The pictorial history around the walls and the red deep back buttoned banquettes create a superb atmosphere for this fun eating experience.
This is definitely on our top ten list of MUST TRY PLACES.
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