Maverick Saloon

4.7

26 Reviews

$30 and under

American

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2 people

16 Mar 2025

19:00

Booked 2 times today

Taverns have flourished along Santa Ynez’s Sagunto Street since 1906. Sixty years ago, four busy bars entertained the locals and visitors alike. These establishments were named Last Chance, the Bum Steer, Parker’s and the Maverick Saloon. While three of the four original taverns have since disappeared into history, the legendary Maverick Saloon is still going strong and continues to be a staple in the Santa Ynez valley.

In 1963, Jerry and Diane Thompson bought nine bare lots from publisher tycoon Hastings Harcourt. Plans were drawn up for a museum, restaurant, two-story hotel and the Maverick Saloon, which is named after a TV series starring James Garner. A few years later (approx. 1968) the barn was built next to the saloon. To achieve an antique look, the Thompsons used materials salvaged from demolished Victorian houses. The barn’s history began as the “Lulubelle’s Restaurant” and a tool rental facility. The barn and dancehall became a permanent part of the Maverick Salo

Additional information

Location
3687 Sagunto St, Santa Ynez, CA 93460-9530
Phone number
(805) 686-4785
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
American
Hours of Operation
Mon–Thu, Sun 11:00–00:00 Fri, Sat 11:00–02:00
Dress code
Casual Dress
Parking details
Public Lot
Payment Options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa

Brussel SproutsUS$10.00
fried brussels, shaved parm, bacon bits w/side of Aioli
Chicken FlautasUS$10.00
Poblano chilies, cheddar, corn, salsa quemada, avo crema, radishes cilantro
Basket O' RingsUS$10.00
served with ranch dressing
Crossfire NachosUS$12.00
beans, cheese, onions, avocado crema, salsa, cilantro
Basket O' FriesUS$8.00
Wings
Buffalo or BBQ served with ranch
- (6)US$10.00
- (12)US$16.00
- (18)US$21.00
3 SlidersUS$13.00
angus chuck w/ mav sauce, caramelized onions, cheddar or chicken tenders w/ carm onions, pesto, provolone, tomato
The Mav SamplerUS$16.00
chicken flautas, jalapeno poppers, chicken tendies, fries, ranch, buffalo sauce, BBQ sauce

Flatbreads

CowboyUS$14.00
garlic chile oil, mozzarella, beans, tri tip, carnitas, pepperoni, salsa and avo crema
Truffle BurrataUS$12.00
Di Stefano burrata cheese, wild mushrooms, truffle oil, finished with cheese and herbs
Buffalo ChickenUS$12.00
caramelized onions, garlic marinara, burrata cheese, chicken breast, buffalo sauce, finished with cheese and herbs

Salads

All salads are served with greens from our farm. Add Chicken Breast $5, Add Salmon $7, Add Tri Tip $7

Crispy Kale & BurrataUS$15.00
roasted beets, charred kale, blood orange, onions, pistachio, burrata cheese and honey
Wild Winter SaladUS$15.00
Vega Vineyards farm mixed greens, candied walnuts, onions, gorgonzola, apples, cranberry vinaigrette
Buffalo Chicken SaladUS$18.00
mixed greens, celery, gorgonzola, grilled chicken, buffalo sauce and ranch dressing

Burgers, & Sammies

All Burgers ⅓ lb fresh ground chuck & served w/ fries. Sub Impossible™ patty $5, Sub o-rings or salad $3

Tri Tip SandwichUS$17.00
Angus Tri Tip dipped in au jus & topped w/ cheese, caramelized onions, cilantro, dijon Aioli
Dirty BirdUS$17.00
Crispy chicken, provolone, dijon aioli, pickles, lettuce & tomato
Folsom Blues BurgerUS$20.00
Bacon, blue cheese, dijon aioli, pickles, lettuce & tomato
Texas Pulled PorkUS$16.00
Oak smoked pork shoulder served w/ BBQ sauce & cilantro apple slaw
Pistol PopperUS$21.00
Angus patty w/ jalapeno poppers, bacon, nacho cheese, cilantro, tomato, caramelized onions & egg
Big MaverickUS$16.00
Cheddar, Mav sauce, pickles, lettuce, tomato & caramelized onions

Maverick Meals

Cast Iron Pan Seared ChickenUS$22.00
pan seared Marys farm chicken, whipped mash potatoes and wild mushrooms, chicken demi gravy
Chicken TendersUS$15.00
chicken breast tenders with fries and a side of ranch
Six Shooter Flat IronUS$29.00
Marbled angus flat iron seasoned with toasted peppercorns. Served w/ seasoned fries, mojo verde, fresh herbs
Saloon Street TacosUS$16.00
choose 1; carne asada, carnitas, chicken, or veggie hash with cilantro, onions, salsa quemada, mojo verde, avo crema, radishes, & spicy aioli served with beans
Cast Iron Pan Seared Alaskan SalmonUS$24.00
pan seared Alaskan salmon served over cauliflower puree and seasonal succotash with herbed salsa verde
Tomahawk Steak PlatterUS$95.00
28 oz Tomahawk Steak with salad, french fries, beans & cornbread. Two dinner salads served first. Please allow 30 minutes to prepare

Cocktails

Spicy MargaritaUS$13.00
Casa de Sol Blanco Tequila, jalapeno
Sagunto StreetUS$13.00
Hornitos tequila, mezcal, agave, bitters, orange
Lulu BellUS$13.00
Tito's vodka, St. Germain, strawberry, lime, mint
Old Fashioned CowboyUS$13.00
Makers Mark bourbon, sugar, orange peel, bitters, Luxardo cherry
1963US$12.00
Tanqueray gin, strawberry purée, lime, fire roasted rosemary
Maverick MuleUS$13.00
Tito's vodka, ginger beer, lime

Wine & Bubbles

Stolpman Sauvignon BlancUS$9.00
- BtlUS$36.00
Justin RoséUS$9.00
- BtlUS$36.00
Ballard Lane ChardonnayUS$6.00
- BtlUS$22.00
Ballard Lane Cabernet SauvignonUS$6.00
- BtlUS$22.00
Opera Prima Sparkling WineUS$7.00
- BtlUS$22.00
Santa Barbara GrenacheUS$12.00
- BtlUS$46.00
Stolpman Estate SyrahUS$12.00
- BtlUS$45.00
Santa Barbara ReislingUS$10.00
- BtlUS$40.00

Beer & Spiked Drinks

Bottles

BudweiserUS$6.00
Coors LightUS$6.00
PacificoUS$7.00
Bud LightUS$6.00
Michelob UltraUS$6.00
Heineken ZeroUS$7.00
Coors BanquetUS$6.00
CoronaUS$7.00
Modelo EspecialUS$7.00

Draft

Maverick LiteUS$6.00
M. Special LagerUS$6.00
805US$7.00
Fig Mtn. Agua SantaUS$7.00
Firestone Cali SqueezeUS$7.00
Firestone Mind Haze IPAUS$7.00
Fig Mtn. Hoppy PoppyUS$7.00
Fig Mtn. Pt. ConceptionUS$8.00

Canned

GuinnessUS$9.00
White ClawUS$7.00
PabstUS$7.00
Brooks Dry Apple CiderUS$7.00

Sunday Roundup

Happy Hour 3-6pm

Tri Tip Sandwich MealUS$12.00
Tito's Bloody Mary'sUS$9.00
Beer Specials

What 26 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

4.5Food
4.5Service
4.5Ambience
4.5Value

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Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Maverick Saloon offers an energetic atmosphere with "great service" and "good food." Diners praise the "fun place" with lively entertainment, including line dancing and live bands. Highlights include the flavorful flat iron steak, sliders, and truffle pizza. Staff are "exceptionally accommodating," making it perfect for casual dinners and special occasions.

26 Reviews

M
Miriam
Los Angeles3 reviews
5.0
Dined on 11 January 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Our waitress was so sweet! We loved everything there!
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Lori
Central Coast2 reviews
5.0
Dined on 31 August 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
More expensive than expected, but food was yummy and service was great! Dancing to live music after dinner was absolutely fantastic. Love this place.
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Johnny
Los Angeles3 reviews
5.0
Dined on 25 July 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
What can I say? Great food and a real Saloon experience. A great place to stop if you're riding through Santa Ynez.
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OpenTable Diner
Orange County1 review
5.0
Dined on 21 July 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Always a great experience! They always take care of our group
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SaraG
Central Coast2 reviews
5.0
Dined on 3 February 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 3
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
We had a Fun Night 🤩 Friday!! Great saloon and bar!
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MarnieP
Central Coast1 review
5.0
Dined on 3 February 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great service, food and fun atmosphere. Looking forward to going back.
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JoanH
Central Coast2 reviews
4.0
Dined on 21 January 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Good food, love the street tacos and the salmon dinner. Wish the dance floor was bigger. Other than that, it’s a fun place. I go about once a month.
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ShaunJ
Central Coast12 reviews
4.0
Dined on 16 January 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 3
Monday night. Dined with the family at one of the four-top tables in the main bar area. Hadn’t been here in years. Looked around, and thought ‘this food is not going to be good’. Anyway, ordered flat iron steak, wife got the Nachos, kid got the chicken and fries. The steak was quite small , I was initially disappointed, but when I tasted it, it was actually great. Very flavorful , tender , and well seasoned. Absolutely delicious. The Nachos were pretty good. The kids chicken was above average too. We had some beers and wine which were good. Staff were attentive and friendly. Don’t judge a book by its cover. We’ll be back.
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OpenTable Diner
San Francisco1 review
5.0
Dined on 7 January 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
This was a treat! The food was sooo good (that truffle pizza, and the strawberry pastry dessert!), the live band and atmosphere, but the best part was the staff! Who were all so nice and polite, and exceptionally accommodating for us. We are 3 sisters that came to visit our brother for his birthday and this is the place he picked to go! Thanks to all the staff who made this night for us siblings so special!
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OpenTable Diner
Orlando3 reviews
5.0
Dined on 24 December 2023
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Food was great!! Waitress was excellent (can’t remember her name unfortunately )
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FAQs

Maverick Saloon offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (805) 686-4785.

Maverick Saloon is rated 4.7 stars by 26 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a booking

2 people

16 Mar 2025

19:00

Booked 2 times today

3687 Sagunto St, Santa Ynez, CA 93460-9530

Additional information

Phone number
(805) 686-4785
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
American
Hours of Operation
Mon–Thu, Sun 11:00–00:00 Fri, Sat 11:00–02:00
Dress code
Casual Dress
Parking details
Public Lot
Payment Options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa

Maverick Saloon

Make a booking

Additional information

Shareables

Brussel SproutsUS$10.00

Chicken FlautasUS$10.00

Basket O' RingsUS$10.00

Crossfire NachosUS$12.00

Basket O' FriesUS$8.00

Wings

3 SlidersUS$13.00

The Mav SamplerUS$16.00

Flatbreads

CowboyUS$14.00

Truffle BurrataUS$12.00

Buffalo ChickenUS$12.00

Salads

Crispy Kale & BurrataUS$15.00

Wild Winter SaladUS$15.00

Buffalo Chicken SaladUS$18.00

Burgers, & Sammies

Tri Tip SandwichUS$17.00

Dirty BirdUS$17.00

Folsom Blues BurgerUS$20.00

Texas Pulled PorkUS$16.00

Pistol PopperUS$21.00

Big MaverickUS$16.00

Maverick Meals

Cast Iron Pan Seared ChickenUS$22.00

Chicken TendersUS$15.00

Six Shooter Flat IronUS$29.00

Saloon Street TacosUS$16.00

Cast Iron Pan Seared Alaskan SalmonUS$24.00

Tomahawk Steak PlatterUS$95.00

Cocktails

Spicy MargaritaUS$13.00

Sagunto StreetUS$13.00

Lulu BellUS$13.00

Old Fashioned CowboyUS$13.00

1963US$12.00

Maverick MuleUS$13.00

Wine & Bubbles

Stolpman Sauvignon BlancUS$9.00

Justin RoséUS$9.00

Ballard Lane ChardonnayUS$6.00

Ballard Lane Cabernet SauvignonUS$6.00

Opera Prima Sparkling WineUS$7.00

Santa Barbara GrenacheUS$12.00

Stolpman Estate SyrahUS$12.00

Santa Barbara ReislingUS$10.00

Beer & Spiked Drinks

Bottles

BudweiserUS$6.00

Coors LightUS$6.00

PacificoUS$7.00

Bud LightUS$6.00

Michelob UltraUS$6.00

Heineken ZeroUS$7.00

Coors BanquetUS$6.00

CoronaUS$7.00

Modelo EspecialUS$7.00

Draft

Maverick LiteUS$6.00

M. Special LagerUS$6.00

805US$7.00

Fig Mtn. Agua SantaUS$7.00

Firestone Cali SqueezeUS$7.00

Firestone Mind Haze IPAUS$7.00

Fig Mtn. Hoppy PoppyUS$7.00

Fig Mtn. Pt. ConceptionUS$8.00

Canned

GuinnessUS$9.00

White ClawUS$7.00

PabstUS$7.00

Brooks Dry Apple CiderUS$7.00

Featured Items

Tomahawk TuesdayUS$75.00

Taco ThursdayUS$3.00

Sunday Roundup

Tri Tip Sandwich MealUS$12.00