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Hitching Post II, Buellton, CA

Hitching Post II

4.7
4.7
5149 Reviews
$31 to $50
Steakhouse

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 37 times today
  • Good for special occasions
  • Neighborhood gem
  • 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 4:30 pm–9:00 pm
  • 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.
  • Neighborhood
    Buellton
  • Cross street
    Thumbelina
  • Parking details
    None
  • Additional
    Beer, BYO Wine, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 5,149 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
  • 4.5Ambience
  • 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

    Best Value

  • Santa Ynez Valley

    Good for groups

  • Santa Ynez Valley

    Healthy

  • Santa Ynez Valley

    Neighborhood 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 "excellent wood-grilled steaks" and a "warm, welcoming atmosphere." Known for its nostalgic charm and as a "favorite among locals and tourists," this restaurant promises a "wonderful dining experience" with "attentive service" and "fantastic wines." Reservations are recommended due to its popularity.

5,149 Reviews
  1. Russ

    VIP

    New Orleans

    27 reviews

    3.0

    27 reviews

    Dined today

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 3
    We were here on multiple occasions years ago. The quality of the steak this time was very disappointing. Ordered the bone in $95 rib steak and I could barely cut it with my steak knife. The flavor was nothing special. I only ate about 1/3 of it. We had very good memories if this restaurant and now we likely will not return.

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  2. Frank

    Central Coast

    9 reviews

    5.0

    9 reviews

    Dined today

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    My meal was outstanding from the salad to my main dish and dessert All was outstanding

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  3. Cliff

    Los Angeles

    2 reviews

    4.0

    2 reviews

    Dined today

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Food was great as always, but the pork chop was better than the steak tonight.

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  4. Desiree

    Los Angeles

    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Such a great, authentic place with terrific food ONe of us had NY steak, the other Shrimp- all terrifice

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  5. Benton

    Central Coast

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Favorite steak place in all of CA if not the entire country! Thank you Hitching Post!

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  6. Leslie

    VIP

    Central Coast

    23 reviews

    2.0

    23 reviews

    Dined on January 13, 2025

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3
    We have been coming here for years going back to when the baby shrimp cocktail was included with meal and magic stuff was called Magic Dust pre sideways. Last two times the quality of the meat was poor. Some portions were not chewable. Also wife’s steak was ordered medium and mine was ordered medium rare. Neither came to table as ordered. This may have been the last we drive from Santa Barbara and back just to eat here. There are plenty of better steakhouses in the SB area. We used to love eating here.

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  7. Carolyn

    Central Coast

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on January 9, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great food and service. Had fun celebrating a belated birthday and early retirement. We'll be back soon!

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  8. OpenTable Diner

    Los Angeles

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on January 7, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Hitching Post II is well worth a visit. The wood grilled steaks were excellent and prepared pretty much exactly according to the cooking chart in the menu. Service was very friendly and appropriately attentive. We plan to go again.

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  9. Paula

    Central Coast

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on January 6, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    As a local residents, we love the Hitching Post. It is our go to Restaurant. Service and food never disappoints. Susan was our server this evening and did a fantastic job. I work in the wine industry and always recommend Hitching Post to our guests. Thank you.

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  10. Manny

    Los Angeles

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on January 4, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The hitching post never disappoints. Anytime we travel to Solvang we make a reservation.

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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 5149 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 37 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for Hitching Post II

406 E. Hwy 246, Buellton, CA 93427

Additional information

  • Cross street
    Thumbelina
  • Neighborhood
    Buellton
  • Hours of operation
    Dinner Mon, Wed–Sun 4:30 pm–9:00 pm
  • 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, Takeout, 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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