The Nook Santa Barbara

We ate dinner here while enjoying beers from Lama Dog. The impossible burger was very good. It had a yummy sauce but I didn’t ask if it was dairy free. The fries were hot and good. I would eat here again. We also watched the NFL Monday night football game here on the big TVs.

The Nook is inside the Lama Dog Tap Room and my husband, and I wanted to try their burgers since they came highly recommend by the locals. I’m so glad we came here! I was impressed with their burger selection, and it was hard to decide what one to get. The burgers are generously sized, with a thick and juicy patty that fills the bun. The patties are cooked to perfection, retaining their natural juices. Each bite is succulent and flavorful. You’ll find a variety of toppings to customize your burger. From classic lettuce, tomato, and onion to more adventurous options like avocado or caramelized onions. The buns are soft, slightly toasted, and hold up well against the juicy patty and toppings. The seasoning is spot-on, enhancing the beefy flavor without overpowering it. Whether you like it simple or loaded with toppings, The Nook’s burgers are a delightful treat for your taste buds and don’t forget the seasoned fries! They were perfect nice and crispy just the way I like them! We rolled out of there we were so full! Remember, taste is subjective, but most visitors agree that The Nook’s burgers are a must-try when you’re in Santa Barbara! They also offer other types of food if you aren’t a burger person such as salads, pork belly quesadilla, and sandwiches.

My husband and I are from out of town and we were looking for a good burger. Thankfully we found it. We got the nook burger and upgraded to the garlic parm fries.....omg those fries!

I had the fried chicken sandwich and truffle fries. The sandwich didn't have any crunch to it and lacked flavor. Which was surprising considering it has so much going on. Like nothing in it enhances any of the flavors. They all kind of canceled each other out. Just a bit too busy for its own good. The truffle fries were really soggy and just tasted of basil. Couldn't finish them.

Went here on a Friday and there are a lot of people just relaxing chatting and Many had brought their dogs which is kind of nice. The space seems to be a collective of a few restaurants and wine bars, and the food from the nook was self serve. I had the halibut tostada, which was delicious and the lobster macaroni and cheese was very good too. I would go back here for sure . Parking is a bit tight then we ended up parking at the end of the road on Mason

Disappointing. I don't normally give negative reviews to restaurants that serve good food, but this is a situation which merits it. It is the middle of Burger week in Santa Barbara, and about 30 restaurants are serving a special $10 Burger from Thursday through Wednesday. We visited the Nook on Sunday at 5:00 p.m. The very polite woman at the counter informed us they were sold out of the burger week special. We asked if they were serving any other burgers. She said yes the entire menu of burgers is available. We asked if any of them were being sold for the burger week price of $10 as a substitute. She said no, I'm sorry. We have eaten here many times in the past, and in all honesty their food is very tasty. I especially recommend the lobster mac and cheese. Tater tots are good too. Clearly this is a case of management wanting the publicity, but not embracing the concept. Hopefully in the future, if they do not want to accept the price concession, they will choose not to participate, rather than to *run out* of the only menu item that is on special and offer no replacement. In my opinion, their actions are disingenuous. Thus, I am leaving a two star review.

Great menu with something for everyone! Now with pizzas too. I think I just had my new favorite mushroom pizza in town! Plus a great California Caprese salad. More reasons to keep coming back…

Nice bar in the Funk Zone. The Lama Dog is right next to the Nook. Love the Funky atmosphere. Open. Bright and fun.