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Sly's, Carpinteria, CA

Sly's

4.5
4.5
634 Reviews
$31 to $50
Steak
686 Linden Ave, Carpinteria, CA 93013

About this restaurant

  • Good for special occasions
  • Romantic
  • Innovative
Sly’s restaurant in Carpinteria, California, features seafood, USDA prime steaks, and classic cocktails. Friendly, professional service, white tablecloth fine dining, a more casual lounge, and truly great food. Extensive list of French and Californian wines, both bottles and by the glass. Scampi, fresh Abalone, Dover Sole, Californian Sand Dabs. Nightly Blue Plate and other specials. Home-made bread and pastries. Everything from a great burger on up.

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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Steak, Seafood, French
  • Hours of operation
    Brunch Sat, Sun 9:00 am–2:30 pm Happy Hour Daily 4:00 pm–6:00 pm Dinner Mon–Thu, Sun 5:00 pm–8:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–9:00 pm
  • Phone number
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Executive chef
    James Sly
  • Private party facilities
    Small groups are welcome at Sly’s, in our Monaco Room. Planning a wedding rehearsal dinner, a special birthday, or a corporate event? Sly’s friendly, professional staff & exquisite food can make all the difference. Start your dinner with a hand-shaken cocktail from one of the Central Coast’s best bars - follow with wines selected from our extensive list of local California, and French wines at a wide range of prices (Compare and contrast, discuss among yourselves!). Follow with a dinner from Sly’s. A personalized menu can help create the best dining experience, & insure we have the fresh local specials on hand that your guests might want. From the crusty bread & rolls to finely crafted desserts, your food is made at Sly’s. Your guests will find the setting comfortable for a meeting or a celebration. Best of all? The food, the wines, the cocktails are all, well, Sly's. It doesn't get much better. Please contact us directly so that we can help you create your special event.
  • Neighborhood
    Carpinteria
  • Cross street
    7th Street
  • Parking details
    Carpinteria's only Valet Parking - Friday and Saturday evenings from 5:30pm. Turn onto 7th Street off of Linden. The bonded, insured valet will meet you along the side of Sly's yellow brick building.
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Cafe, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Private Room, Takeout, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 634 people are saying

Sly's reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

4.5
4.5 based on all time ratings
  • 4.5Food
  • 4.5Service
  • 4.3Ambience
  • 2.1Value

NoiseModerate

634 Reviews
  1. eater

    Los Angeles61 reviews

    5.0

    Reviewed on September 4, 2019

    1. Overall 5
    so sorry to see this place close. Sly was a wonderful person and chef. He made such an impact on the Santa Barbara and Montecito food style. His untimely death leaves a big void.

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  2. Ronaldo

    San Francisco29 reviews

    5.0

    Reviewed on August 20, 2019

    1. Overall 5
    sadly it closed. Quality food and outstanding restaurant in Carpinteria

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  3. ScottW

    Central Coast2 reviews

    5.0

    Reviewed on June 28, 2019

    1. Overall 5
    Great food. Very sorry to see it leave Carpinteria.

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  4. danack

    Los Angeles37 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on September 22, 2018

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Had to have one last great dinner at one of our favorites !

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  5. SharonL VIP

    Los Angeles4 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on September 22, 2018

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    I am really going to miss Sly's. Every meal was special, and Carpinteria won't be the same without them. Thank you!

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  6. BethG

    San Francisco3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on September 21, 2018

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We are so very sorry to see this wonderful place close. Best of luck to you James and Annie!

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  7. Terry

    San Francisco7 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on September 21, 2018

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    The best gig in town!!!! Devestated to learn it will be closing.

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  8. SheriT

    Central Coast3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on September 21, 2018

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Our dinner at Sly's was wonderful! It was also bittersweet. We went because we had just heard they were closing. We will miss Sly's greatly!

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  9. AuntDabee VIP

    Las Vegas12 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on September 18, 2018

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    So sorry to see Sly’s Close....it was truly fantastic

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  10. BRIANT

    Los Angeles1 review

    5.0

    Dined on September 18, 2018

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Very sad to say that Sly's is closing Sunday, Sept. 23rd after a fabulous run of 10+ years. Best wishes for a wonderful retirement for James Sly and his wife. Their restaurant brought a lot of joy on fond memories to a lot of people!!

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FAQs

Sly's offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (805) 684-6666.

Sly's is rated 4.5 stars by 634 OpenTable diners.

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Google Map for Sly's

686 Linden Ave, Carpinteria, CA 93013

Additional information

  • Cross street
    7th Street
  • Neighborhood
    Carpinteria
  • Hours of operation
    Brunch Sat, Sun 9:00 am–2:30 pm Happy Hour Daily 4:00 pm–6:00 pm Dinner Mon–Thu, Sun 5:00 pm–8:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–9:00 pm
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Steak, Seafood, French
  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Carpinteria's only Valet Parking - Friday and Saturday evenings from 5:30pm. Turn onto 7th Street off of Linden. The bonded, insured valet will meet you along the side of Sly's yellow brick building.
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    James Sly
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Cafe, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Private Room, Takeout, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Phone number
  • Private party facilities
    Small groups are welcome at Sly’s, in our Monaco Room. Planning a wedding rehearsal dinner, a special birthday, or a corporate event? Sly’s friendly, professional staff & exquisite food can make all the difference. Start your dinner with a hand-shaken cocktail from one of the Central Coast’s best bars - follow with wines selected from our extensive list of local California, and French wines at a wide range of prices (Compare and contrast, discuss among yourselves!). Follow with a dinner from Sly’s. A personalized menu can help create the best dining experience, & insure we have the fresh local specials on hand that your guests might want. From the crusty bread & rolls to finely crafted desserts, your food is made at Sly’s. Your guests will find the setting comfortable for a meeting or a celebration. Best of all? The food, the wines, the cocktails are all, well, Sly's. It doesn't get much better. Please contact us directly so that we can help you create your special event.
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