There’s an indomitable will that seems to lurk in the heart of this uptown establishment. It has withstood not only the vagaries of baby boomer food fads, but also the more recent importation of many worthy would-be successors to the steakhouse crown. Since 1967, though, Chuck’s informal, dark but fragrantly promising interior has beckoned city diners for a roasted artichoke, a trip to the salad bar — the first the town ever experienced — and then a well-aged and ample piece of choice cow flesh. This and Chuck’s Waterfront Grill, which is under the same ownership, are now well-established, and each of these restaurants hope to conquer the children of the children of the baby boom, one top sirloin at a time.
Winner- Best Steakhouse
Chuck's of Hawaii
3888 State St., Santa Barbara, 805-687-4417
Seafood, Steak House, Upper State
Average Meal Price:
Delivery: No
A local tradition since 1967! Voted as serving "Best Steak in Santa Barbara" & a winner of the Award of Excellence from "The Wine Spectator" for their Wine List. Chucks also offers a great variety of fresh fish & shellfish; featuring Grilled Salmon, Alaskan Halibut, Broiled Scallops, and Prawns with Fresh Garlic Butter and King Crab Legs. Dinners include S.B.'s first & still freshest Salad Bar. Appetizers served nightly in the lounge.
Details
Locally Owned: Yes, Take Out: No, Catering: No, Outdoor Seating: No, Party Room (15 or more): No, Reservations Accepted: No, Kid's Menu: No, Wheelchair Accessible: Unknown, Smoking Area: No
Payment options
Visa, Mastercard, American Express, No checks accepted
Business hours
- Sundays: 5:30 p.m. to 11 p.m.
- Mondays: 5:30 p.m. to 11 p.m.
- Tuesdays: 5:30 p.m. to 11 p.m.
- Wednesdays: 5:30 p.m. to 11 p.m.
- Thursdays: 5:30 p.m. to 11 p.m.
- Fridays: 5:30 p.m. to 11:30 p.m.
- Saturdays: 5:30 p.m. to 11:30 p.m.
Links and Reviews
Website: http://www.chuckssteakhouse.com
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Comments
Food: 7/10 Vibe: 10/10 Service: 7/10 Value: 4/10 Overall: 7/10
Chuck's is a place to go for the ambiance and history. You walk through big heavy wooden doors into a dark steakhouse with a good bar that your Grandpa would go to. The drinks are great. The salad bar is timeless. The food is fine, nothing spectacular. A $25 8oz Filet Mignon was not worth is solely for the food alone, but add in the ambiance and the local character and it's worth a visit at least once.
pope (Paul Costales)
January 23, 2008
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