Clementine’s Steak House, Carpinteria CA

There are plenty of things to get excited about at this steak house. I've tried a number of things from the prime rib to the fried chicken, but I'm totally partial to the rib eye. They cook it so well and the meat is soooo tender. I usually get this every time I go. Let's not forget about the deserts! I usually get the brownie. That satisfies my sweet tooth. This place is conveniently located on carp ave.so it's super close to everything downtown. I highly recommend this place!

I guess 'old school' is the term, but in this case, not in a very good way. Clearly, the poor place is on its last legs. Nothing has been updated since they opened 40 years ago. One gets the feeling that they are just hanging on because they can't afford to retire. The furnishings are tatty and worn, the building is in need of repairs. And the menu? 1963 called and wants it back. The food was uninspired and insipiant. Except for three things: The Bread is REALLY good and baked there, and PIE! PIE IS INCLUDED in a rather pricey menu. And it's good pie. Lastly, the staff ARE very nice and friendly and the service was excellent.

Great old timey feel to the place, feels like I remember from when my grandparents brought me here as a kid!

They were very helpful even when we had to take off early because our 2 year old decided to not want to sit at the table

Excellent dining experience really crowded but you forget all about it when the food is served

The pies are amazing and I got a free slice with my meal! Delicious!

Our server was so nice and she was so knowledgeable loved her personality
Definitely coming back

The portions are generous and every dinner comes with a slice of homemade pie.
The soup was delicious and their baked potato is unique.

Really great family owned restaurant. Felt like we were eating at grandmas house. Everything is made from scratch, and you can feel the love in each bite.

I was told that this place had the best food. I'm a professional baker and cook and I would not recommend this place. I told the waitress that I was allergic to onions, and I took a bite of the carrots and I got very sick because they did have onions. The carrots were very hard also. The pies had no flavor and they need to learn how to make pie crusts. The fried chicken was hard and very dry. Please, if want a good home cooked meal, do not go there. I give this place a big zero for there food.

This place was the surprise of a lifetime. I can't believe it took us this long to try it. The homemade soups are beyond delicious - get the split pea soup - so much yumminess, and apparently, it's vegan! At first, we thought it was a bit pricy but changed our minds real quick. Rolls, salad, soup, entree, and homemade fresh pie - it's honestly a bargain - and everything is delicious. I got the New York steak, and it was cooked perfectly. The rice pilaf was amazing. We heard people talking about the fried chicken, so we might have to try that next. They have this place run like a well-oiled machine. We never waited for anything. Oh, and the staff! So nice and really on top of it. We were so full we had our server bagged up our dessert to go. Next time, I'm making sure I leave room for that delicious pie. Another thing we enjoyed was the music playing in the backgroud. It must be a playlist because it had all different genres, which we thought was quite nice and a nice touch. We will be back. I definitely recommend Clemintine's!

It’s like going to dinner at your grandmothers house. Portions are huge, food is good, service is great. Quirky and worth a visit.

Clementine’s is a delight. It’s an old-world, real food (everything is homemade) experience. From the freshly baked bread to the home made soups AND THE PIE (Oh my goodness, the pie!) everything is top notch. The wait staff is attentive and knowledgeable and we enjoyed our evening immensely. It’s comfort food and the decor reflects that. Clementine’s is a Carpinteria gem and should be on your must-do list when you’re in town.

I can say that I truly enjoyed everything about Clementine's. The place is very quaint. The food is outstanding and the service was great!

We walked in from the backdoor and felt as if we were on vacation somewhere special! An inviting homey, atmosphere that you’d find in a non-touristy European village. Not staged, it was very real… 40 plus years in business! From the friendly, welcoming smiles on diners as well as staff, to the Insta-worthy housemade pies on the front counter. The waitstaff instantly felt like family. When did you last feel cared for in a restaurant? Mmmm fresh bread, soup and salad were excellent, perfect prime rib, a platter of fried chicken (!) with a sweet surprise side of berry compote, and I wish I asked how they made those baked potatoes! Crazy delicious! (Can you flash fry a whole potato?) We enjoyed dark beer, white wine and those pies! Thankfully pie was included with dinner, but with the wonderful problem of way too much food, we asked for our dessert to go. We have enough leftovers for at least two more meals, but we savored every bite of pie at home a couple hours later. And their whipped cream? Again I’ll have to ask how they made it so special! Mmmmm enjoyed every moment, every bite, and didn’t take a single photo. Next time!

We were camping at the beach and went out for dinner. We lalalaloved Clementine's and Pat was the best! I had Prime Rib, my husband had Terriyaki NY Steak. Both great! Comes w/homemade bread, soup & salad, baked potato, vegetable AND your choice of pie. Cannot beat that! We had Apple & Chocolate Cream Highly recommended Sorry forgot to photo my food. Iwas super hungry

Small place run by wonderful people. They treat yiu like family. Each meal comes with homemade pie. Wonderful meal and small quaint place. They let you take your time enjoy the experience of a wonderful meal. A must go to in Carpenteria.

This is one of the most amazing fine dining experiences you will ever have. The food is amazing and the service is extraordinary!

We happened you this restaurant because we were staying within whaling distance. What a great surprise. So friendly, all hand made. Highly recommend!

Food was great and our waitress was the nicest! Seen other reviews that say their steak wasn’t cooked right but it looked and tasted great to me and my family (we loved medium-well, perhaps it’s the sweet spot). The clam chowder was delightful as well. Everything was home-cooked. (pie was incredibly filling and tasty)

Wonderful and cozy place, it was my first here, and it won't be the last!
We had a lovely lady help us and was a delight throughout our dinner. They were out of the wine we wanted, but she let us try other wines until we found the one we wanted. The fried chicken was so well made and tasted amazing. Their pies are delicious. It's definitely a must try if you're in the area.