I love the ambiance it's the whole place from outside to inside. We are a country living couple so I thought this place was perfect for celebrated my husband's birthday. We entered & instantly love the decor. Unfortunately we were in sticker shock at the menu. It was well beyond our affordability. My poor hubby wants to leave but it was his birthday so we split the twin peaks, 2 bacon wrapped filets. The service was great! As soon a we sat the waitress brought the starter, which is a cowboy soup with salsa & tequila beans. It was delicious, though I typically done like vegetable based soups. The dinner was amazing. The steak was perfect, great flavor combinations. It also included salad & a root beer float. I told the waitress it was his birthday. They came out singing happy birthday with a candle in his icecream. Idk if we would go back, strictly do to the cost but the food is amazing! read more

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What an incredible dinner at AJ Spurs! We sat in the bar area, and our server made the whole experience even better. He was personable, super witty, and had us laughing throughout the meal. The food was outstanding. We ordered three top sirloin steaks and a rack of ribs, and everything was cooked perfectly and absolutely delicious. The complimentary beef stew before the meal was amazing and a great way to start dinner. Our kids completely wiped out the crackers, which our server got a good laugh out of. We also appreciated the to-go sodas, and the sundaes and root beer floats that come with the meal were the perfect ending. I hadn't been to AJ Spurs in many years, and I'm so glad we chose it to celebrate my 39th birthday. It was a fantastic experience from start to finish, and we'll definitely be back! read more

The foods are good and the portions s are huge. Meals come with appetizers, soup, and dessert of your choice. The meals can be enjoyed by 2-3 person. I will come visit again. read more

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The environment was great the music was perfect for the atmosphere. The waitress was amazing she was extremely attentive. Great family oriented place. The drinks were delicious the general men's sour - not too sweet and not to sour, the old fashioned - was basic I would suggest ordering a whiskey straight. The kids chicken tenders were tasty, salad was fresh, ribs full rack super moist, the battered shrimp- very tasty light and fluffy, the desert so good!!! The portions are huge! Highly recommend stopping by this place!! read more

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Let's talk about an establishment that gives out too much food whew! AJ Spurs is the spot! Which isn't a bad thing at all especially when you're really hungry! Great service with a very unique artifacts! I haven't been to an AJ Spurs in a long time since they had one in Marina, Ca And I had forgotten how unique and fulfilling it was. Went in as a group of 7 and only ordered for 4 people and there was plenty of food to share and go around! A must visit read more

AJ Spurs - Buellton - Steakhouses Near Me - Buellton, California

Service was amazing friendly and very helpful. The food was absolutely amazing and I lived the vegetable soup as a starter with every meal. It was delicious. The menu is a bit pricey so if your not looking to break the bank I would suggest a different location. But if your not worried about that it is an amazing place to eat. The atosphere was great. Very western and down home feel. I loved our experience there especially on my birthday. Got my favorite dessert at the end. Root beer float. Was the perfect end to our meal. A definite recommendation if you love a great steak dinner read more

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First time coming here. Was very impressed with the exterior decor from the moment we pulled up into the parking lot. Really well themed depicting western characteristics. The bear out front with the fish was cute. I liked sitting in the swings. Service was fine. No major complaints. But I didn't come for the theme or the service. I came for the food (that's what my $100 is paying for, right?). My medium-well steak was so dry. I asked for A1 Sauce to try to help it. Didn't work. I added salsa. Didn't work. It seemed there was no fixing it short of sending it back and asking for a new steak (which I didn't do, probably should have, though). I left disappointed. Based solely on the food experience which is where the cost of the excursion really lies, I can't see myself eating here again. read more

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First time I we t waited 20 minutes on a slow day no one helped. Second time loved all the extra but my steak haf a light sear on one aide and totally raw on the outside. It was comically how raw it was. I just asked them to box it up and took it home and cooked it. Couldn't believe a steakhouse gave a medium rate steak so raw. Did they even try. read more

FANTASTIC SPOT! Talk about a random stop but super inviting from the moment we saw it! Kimberly and crew were amazing...they sang us "happy honeymoon to you" and brought us root beer floats to celebrate. And our dinner OMG! Literally as soon as we sat down we were instantly hooked. The stew is amazing! The house salad was HUGE! And the chuck wagon meal blew our minds! Thank goodness for wrong turns, random stops, and to go boxes! We will definitely make this our new special spot Such a friendly staff and welcome environment read more

AJ Spurs - Buellton - Steakhouses Near Me - Buellton, California

What a great place!! Dropped in to have a nice, classy dinner and loved the ambiance and service! Kimberly put smiles on our faces and the food was top notch. Really liked how the dinners come with soup you ladle and season at the table, and the entree is followed by a nice chaser at the end. Next time we're in the area, we'll be back! read more

AJ Spurs - Buellton - Steakhouses Near Me - Buellton, California

Went for a drive and stopped in a little town called Buellton to see what it has to offer (43 miles north of Santa Barbara). Came across AJ Spurs, a cozy log cabin sort of a western feel to it, they didn't skimp on the serving portion, food was great. Kimberly was warm and attentive, highly recommend read more

This Review is way OVERDUE! JAY the manager was AWESOME & PROFESSIONAL! Our main waitress Marlene was Wonderful! Gloria, Jasmine,Flossie and Travis the bartender were just as Friendly and Fun! The Food was Delicious The Amigo Long Island Ice Tea was Tasty! The Customer Service was Outstanding! We would definitely recommend This Location over the AG location the food there was good BUT EVERYTHING ELSE WAS LACKING! Here are so pictures! We will be back to Buellton! Sincerely, Wendy read more

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Kimberly and support staff are excellent! Food excels! our second time here, brought our family, and they loved it!

Food so good for the price, and amazing service! Kimberly was an excellent server. Highly recommend. Definitely over the hitching post.

Came here on a Friday night to celebrate an anniversary. This place is amazing and a great value for what you get. We had the 1lb hamburger and a filet and both were amazing. Loved the soup and the salad and the after dinner dessert cocktail was an amazing touch. Service was solid. Definitely our favorite steakhouse in the area. We will be back asap. Definitely recommend checking it out. read more

Insane! The one word that describes this local favorite. Get this: a gracious hostess seats you. An attentive server places a cauldron of stew on your table. Oh my! Comes with every meal. Dinner entree? Bring an army. Huge portion. Side of roasted potatoes? Comes with every dinner. Another surprise. Dessert? Comes with every dinner. Atmosphere? Wildly vintage and rustic log cabin. Yeah. Insane! read more

Went for the first time last night ! Amazing atmosphere, extremely kind staff , and delicious food . Definitely fills you up and doesn't let you down !!! read more

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we had a party of 15 for my uncles 90th birthday and Kimberly went above and beyond to make sure we had a great experience! Food was great as well. read more

I think we came on an off night (July 4). They were slammed, but half the restaurant was closed off. I want to say there was maybe 3 waiters working that night. We got sat in the "bar" area. It was fine, that's where the sole waitress was. She was fine but after she took our order and realized we were sharing a full rack of ribs (family of 4, 2 small kids) she checked out after that. I guess at this point in her career as a server she can't read social cues (napkins on plate, antsy kids, no one eating anything) because we had to ask for our check and then 30 minutes later we were finally able to flag her down. Yes it was a holiday and I found out from the hostess that a few people did call off so I'll cut her some slack. She needed help big time and there was no management to be found. Wont be back but it was fun for the kids I'll say! FOOD: ribs were decent , they did "fall off" the bone but all the sides left something to be desired. The potatoes were cold, the salad was fine and the cauldron beef stew was hot and good with the beans. Kids loved the treasure box and the animals everywhere. read more

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Ok... first of all I called to see if I needed a reservation and was so happy to know that they didn't. The young man on the phone was incredibly kind. We walk into the beautiful ambience, we're greeted with such care and kindness. The food is outstanding. We had the ribeye which I highly recommend both pork and beef ribs. The service is over the top amazing I highly recommend this restaurant. Thank you Kimberly for such kindness and great service and Henry the most kind host. read more

AJ Spurs - Buellton - Ribeye - Steakhouses Near Me - Buellton, California

The food is amazing, the service is amazing. The ambience is awesomely amazing, we love this place the food the steak is to die for, we get bacon wrapped shrimps that are just oh my goodness did I say to die 4×10 you have to try it. This is a go to for your family a special night of six course meal basically, bring your wallet, it is well worth it!!! We have a friend that comes at least once with us every year from New York just to come here that's how fabulous it is to eat here. Please come make a choice of your own. You'll love it! and this is my anniversary so we had to share it at a special place, 25 years 16 March, we are here love it!!!! read more

AJ Spurs - Buellton - Steakhouses Near Me - Buellton, California

My husband and I recently had dinner and we could not have been more delighted. The food was outstanding. The service was absolutely excellent. We will definitely come again. We have not been there and quite some time, and it is still just as enjoyable as we remember. We cannot. Thank you enough for a wonderful evening. Kimberly was our server. Cameron was also there, and I apologized. There was a very nice young man who also helped us again. We cannot say enough of how good everything was. read more

Have a big appetite, as they serve a nice cartoon pot of chili soup before dinner, and all orders come with a side of beans and salad. The avocado ranch is delicious. Ordered the top sirloin as med rare, came out very dry so next time will order it rare and w butter to keep it juicy. Great service and super friendly from all, which explains a lot of local coming in for dinner. read more

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We ate at AJ's Spurs and were definitely impressed by the portion sizes--huge! It really makes the price worth it. With any meal, you get a full spread: Vaquero soup (served with salsa and chili beans on the side), salad, A.J. spuds (potatoes) for the table, and dessert--your choice of a root beer float or a vanilla sundae with chocolate syrup. I ordered the Cajun Chicken Tortellini (blackened chicken over cheese-stuffed tortellini with herb butter). The tortellini was a little lackluster and didn't have much flavor, but adding pepper helped. The chicken was definitely blackened and had that nice charred flavor. The soup was tasty--especially the vegetables. For salad, you can choose your dressing; I went with ranch, which was good and came with some beets. The sundae was simple but satisfying. My husband got the Chuckwagon (6 oz. top sirloin, 4 St. Louis pork ribs, and 4 shrimp scampi). The ribs were tender and full of flavor, the steak was cooked perfectly medium, and the shrimp was well-seasoned and delicious. The rice on the side was just okay--nothing memorable. Our biggest disappointment was that some of the food was lukewarm. The soup cooled off quickly, and both the potatoes and rice weren't served hot. Service was great, though--staff were very attentive, constantly checking in, refilling drinks, and clearing plates. All meals also come with a piece of Texas toast. The decor is very themed--think hunting lodge with fur skins and taxidermy everywhere. We were seated right away on a Saturday, which was nice. Overall, it was an okay experience. I might come back, but I'd probably try another place first just to compare. read more

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We had a most enjoyable experience tonight at AJ Spurs in Buellton. The food was excellent, and Kimberly was a delight. I would highly recommend. read more

AJ Spurs - Buellton - Steakhouses Near Me - Buellton, California

Located right next to the Hitching Post, we decided to give this place a try since we couldn't get a reservation at the other place. When we walked into the place, there was no one working the hostess booth. We literally had to wait 5 to 8 minutes before someone showed up. When they did, it was another 10 minutes before we could be seated. That should've been my first clue that we were in trouble. Seeing as how we have never been there before, we were a little taken aback by the amount of food that we got, which would be a plus if it was good. But the food was average at best. One major positive was that our server was awesome. Very friendly, quick to provide any answers to questions we had, and very helpful with providing options for us. Unfortunately, this is not enough to bring us back. Definitely not a place we plan on returning to. read more

Food was amazing. The ambiance was so chill and very cozy. Felt like I was eating at a friends house. Though it was very busy, I felt they provided excellent service. I had the Chicken Oscar and it did not disappoint. Portions are very filling. I'd def come back again the next time I'm in town. read more

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This restaurant is worn out. Who even eats that slop soup and mushy beans that they plop on the table before you even order!? Ugh. The baked potato was big and cooked just right. I doubt I'll ever go back read more

We had a wonderful dinner Aj Spurs tonight. It was good food. Our waitress, Kimberly was truly dazzling. She was very enthusiastic and very helpful. We appreciated her a great deal. read more

This is one of the best steakhouses. You sit down and they drop a pot of beef minestrone soup to start and it's free second you order your dinner comes with salad. Then after having all that they ask you if you want dessert, oh and it's free. You certainly can't beat the price on the food is excellent. Recommend barbecue pork ribs and a 6 ounce steak more than enough food for two people. I'll be back The only downside is, I don't live here read more

AJ Spurs has really stepped up their game. The new manager is really on top of everything! He's cleaned up and rearranged and really just updated everything (and it NEEDED updating for sure)! They have a great western atmosphere and really fun ambiance. Kids and adults alike enjoy this restaurant. You can get delicious steak, or salmon, or a plethora of other options. Their onion rings might be some of the best onion rings I've ever had. Servers there have always been really kind and helpful. We threw our first murder mystery party there and the staff really nailed it. The manager had everything dialed in so that it came off seamlessly. I definitely highly recommend AJs for the food, the people, and for the atmosphere! read more

AJ Spurs - Buellton - The banquet room - Steakhouses Near Me - Buellton, California

Really enjoy this place and I love that it comes with all the extra side orders. I only wish they would join DoorDash so they could be delivered. I have a lot of people in the area that want the same. I had the fillet with the garlic toast, beans, and the delicious vegetable soup. Their beef stew is even better. read more

I just wanted a decent steak! I received far more with excellent service in a beautiful atmosphere. I actually had fun there and enjoyed my experience. The food was great read more

Last year I left a raving review for this place. Things have changed. The food was not good. The lobster I ordered wasn't grilled it was boiled and tasted bad. I could not eat it. The chicken Alfredo was so salty It could not be eaten. Unfortunately, the manager that made all the wonderful improvements was relocated so the place went downhill. I do have to say the service was excellent. We will not be dining here again. read more

Our first time eating at A.J. Spurs after eyeing it for years every time we drive through Buellton. It was great! The old western decor is fun and adds to the experience. We had the pork and beef ribs, steak bits, and chicken wings. All meats are nice and tender! They really understand what good bbq should taste like here. The smoke flavor and seasonings left our taste buds wanting more! There's so much food for the price. The beans are rich with flavor, the rice pilaf was tender and well seasoned but beware there are onions throughout if you don't prefer onions. We can't wait to go again! read more

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Our waitress, Kimberly, was fantastic. She was very attentive to our needs and wants. Have been here a few times over the past years and have always wanted to try their beef and pork ribs. Did so this time, and was not impressed. The ribs were way overcooked and extremely chewy - not what I'm looking for in a rib. They were slathered in a house made BBQ sauce that was quite frankly not as good as something I could have purchased at the store. My wife had the sirloin steak and said that it was quite tasty but a little undercooked. The best part of the meal, now, remember this is a fairly pricey BBQ/steak restaurant, was the soup and salad. We'll probably give it another shot a few months from now, but as of this time, I would not recommend it. Their are much better establishments in the SY Valley - choose one of those. read more

A very small fine restaurant serving high-quality meals. Service is great to food is even better. The presentation is absolutely fabulous. It's a little bit expensive but overall it's worse every penny. read more

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First and foremost, I want to state that the service was great! Our server was very kind and patient considering we had a big party. The food, however, was flavorless and bland. We were so excited for it since it smelled delicious outside, but unfortunately it was quite underwhelming. The place is cute, though! read more

Just had a delicious diner...was waited on by Kimberly....beans and soup were a very generous portion followed by coconut shrimp and the half and half rib platter. Complementary root beer float. read more

AJ Spurs - Buellton - Steakhouses Near Me - Buellton, California

AJ Spurs: A Steakhouse Throwback Growing up, AJ Spurs was the ultimate treat--taxidermy, root beer floats, and that legendary Vaquero soup. Coming back as an adult, it's still the same, and I love it. Saw a 35-ounce sirloin for $60 and obviously had to go for it. Medium rare? The middle nailed it, but the sides decided to be medium instead. My dad's "medium" steak came out as well done as a campfire s'more, but hey, at least the soup still slapped--it's the real MVP here. Service was a little slow, but it was a Monday night, and only two servers were running the whole show like absolute champs. Respect. Oh, and yes, I crushed that entire steak. No leftovers, just victory. AJ Spurs, you're still a classic. read more

AJ Spurs - Buellton - 35 oz gambler $60 - Steakhouses Near Me - Buellton, California

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