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Hitching Post II, Buellton, CA

Hitching Post II

4.7
4.7
5136 Reviews
$31 to $50
Steakhouse

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2 people
19:00
Booked 60 times today
  • Neighbourhood gem
  • Good for special occasions
  • Great for fine wines
Here, on the Central Coast of California, BBQ has always meant grilling over an open fire of red oak, a style of cooking that is native to our area and goes back to the days of the Spanish Rancheros. By combining the old and the new, we have created an exciting cuisine with outstanding steaks, ribs and chicken, along with fresh fish and seafood and vegetarian options. We also create our own (world class) wines for sale in the restaurant and to the public. Hartley Ostini Hitching Post Wines have garnered an excellent reputation. Try them here or purchase on our website for your enjoyment at home.

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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Steakhouse, American
  • Hours of Operation
    Dinner Mon, Wed–Sun 16:30–21:00
  • Phone number
    (805) 688-0676
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Executive Chef
    Frank Ostini
  • Catering
    We bring our oakwood grill to you with a crew to serve traditional "Santa Maria Style BBQ" or elegant multi course meals with great Santa Barbara wines.
  • Private party facilities
    Very limited private and semi-private opportunities. Please call for details.
  • Area
    Buellton
  • Cross Street
    Thumbelina
  • Parking details
    None
  • Additional
    Beer, BYO Wine, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeaway, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 5,136 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.7
4.7 based on recent ratings
  • 4.7Food
  • 4.8Service
  • 4.4Ambience
  • 4.4Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • California Central Coast

    Steakhouse

  • Santa Ynez Valley

    Best Overall

  • Santa Ynez Valley

    Best Food

  • Santa Ynez Valley

    Best Service

  • Santa Ynez Valley

    Good for groups

  • Santa Ynez Valley

    Neighbourhood gem

  • Santa Ynez Valley

    Great for fine wines

  • Santa Ynez Valley

    Good for special occasions

  • Santa Ynez Valley

    Lively

  • Santa Ynez Valley

    Most Booked

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Hitching Post II offers an unforgettable dining experience with its "amazing steaks" and oak-fired barbecue. Guests rave about the "attentive and friendly service" and the "fabulous food," including a must-try grilled artichoke. Perfect for special occasions, this beloved spot in Buellton delights with its "wonderful atmosphere" and "incredible wines."

5,136 Reviews
  1. Eric

    Miami

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent food and desserts, excellent wines and a magnificent Service. Great venue to have the last dinner of 2024!

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  2. Jennifer

    VIP

    Orange County

    7 reviews

    3.0

    7 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 2
    I usually come to Hitching Post twice a year. I love the food! But definitely the customer service can improve. Jennifer was our server and she wasn't pleasant at all. Every time we needed something she would make a "mean" face like we were bothering her. If you're paying couple hundreds on food, the least you can do is serve with a smile. Yes, it's busy but you shouldn't wear ur emotions on ur sleeve. Hope next year we don't get her and we get better service.

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  3. Steve

    Las Vegas

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Everything is spectacular! Autumn our server was amazing! Food was perfectly prepared and the environment is the best in the area!

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  4. Candyce

    San Francisco

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Loved the food and the service at this busy but efficient place that is obviously a locals' favorite as well as a hotspot for tourists (the film Sideways features this restaurant). Steaks were perfect, the artichoke appetizer is to die for. Most importantly, our server Nikki was knowledgeable and helpful. We left with two bottles of the house wine, a sample of the sauce used for the artichoke special, a bottle of the house seasonings, and a sweatshirt! All worth it.

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  5. Elizabeth

    San Diego

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Think of this restaurant as an old school steakhouse that you would go to weekly with your grandparents. It feels very homey with amazing service and food. All of us cleaned our plates and regretted not eating there earlier on our trip. You will not be disappointed but make a reservation because this restaurant has a large fan base which is clear by how busy it is.

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  6. Michele

    Phoenix

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We are visiting from Northern CA. My husband loves the movie “Sideways”, so we wanted to dine here. The cocktails were perfect, the servers were friendly and efficient and the food was delicious! Get the roasted garlic! My ribeye steak was perfectly cooked and the rice pilaf is amazing!

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  7. Stephanie

    VIP

    Las Vegas

    100 reviews

    5.0

    100 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Such a great traditional bbq/steakhouse. Sure the decor is dated AF, but the food and service are great and that’s what you’re there for. And didn’t skip the Hitching Post wine!!

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  8. Mary

    VIP

    Los Angeles

    18 reviews

    5.0

    18 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Terrific wait staff and the food was delicious! We will return!

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  9. Amelia

    Miami

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The food was amazing! We had the best server help us I totally forgot her name but it was a brunnete girl with light eyes. She was so amazing and made the experience more memorable for us. The steak was great and the artichokes were amazing. Totally recommend!!

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  10. Tracey

    Las Vegas

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Fairly crowded but amazing meal. Food was delicious and service was wonderful. Our waiter checked in on us often and was very attentive to even our smallest requests. Loved the ambience and history of this place.

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FAQs

Hitching Post II offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (805) 688-0676.

Hitching Post II is rated 4.7 stars by 5136 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a booking

2 people
19:00
Booked 60 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for Hitching Post II

406 E. Hwy 246, Buellton, CA 93427

Additional information

  • Cross Street
    Thumbelina
  • Area
    Buellton
  • Hours of Operation
    Dinner Mon, Wed–Sun 16:30–21:00
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Steakhouse, American
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Parking details
    None
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive Chef
    Frank Ostini
  • Additional
    Beer, BYO Wine, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeaway, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Phone number
    (805) 688-0676
  • Catering
    We bring our oakwood grill to you with a crew to serve traditional "Santa Maria Style BBQ" or elegant multi course meals with great Santa Barbara wines.
  • Private party facilities
    Very limited private and semi-private opportunities. Please call for details.
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