A neighborhood institution...
There was a time, not all that long ago, when the folks at the restaurant around the corner called you by name, remembered your order, and took pride in preparing your meal exactly the way you liked it. It wasn’t just their business -- it was personal. They knew they’d see you again soon.

Many of those great old restaurants are long-gone from our national landscape. But not Carrows. For more than 35 years, we’ve been cooking up great-tasting American favorites at a great value, served by the kinds of people who make you want to come back again and again. Take a moment browse our current menu offerings and special promotions by clicking here.

A little background…
In 1970, David G. Nancarrow opened Carrows Hickory Chip Restaurant in Santa Clara, Calif. Shortly thereafter, a second Carrows Restaurant opened in Goleta, Calif., just north of Santa Barbara. Today, there are more than 90 Carrows Restaurants, most of which are company-owned. Carrows are located primarily in California with locations in New Mexico, Texas and Nevada.

In May 1996, both Carrows and its sister chain, Coco's Bakery Restaurants, were acquired by Advantica Restaurant Group, Inc. In 2002, the chains were acquired by Catalina Restaurant Group Inc.