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    California Grill Nipomo

    4.3 (249 reviews)
    Closed 11:00 am - 4:00 pm

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    Casual
    Moderate noise
    Good for kids
    Outdoor seating

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    The Cali.  Yum!
    Jennifer L.

    We were on a road trip and found this Burger spot on the way... it totally hit the spot! Very friendly staff and fast service. On the pricier side but definitely quality ingredients. Small parking lot and the store was a little hidden from the main road... (signage didn't stand out for us. ) but really cute inside.

    The most up to date menu and price's that I could find.
    Carina E.

    We have had the burgers, clubhouse sandwiches, chicken sandwiches, fries and onion rings. The food is made to order. Very fresh and hot. Hangry for a good old fashioned burger? This is the place!

    FRESH, GREAT TASTING Clubhouse Sandwich!
    Kimberly F.

    ********** 0 STARS ********* !!! THUMBS DOWN !!! 0 STARS: GRILLED HAM & CHEESE Sandwich. As soon as the to-go sandwich packaging was opened, it was obvious the sandwich was a FAILURE !!! This sandwich should have NEVER been served! The sandwich was so BAD that ONLY ONE BITE WAS TAKEN and the rest went literally to my dogs. The "Grilled" Ham & Cheese sandwich WAS NOT GRILLED! It was barely toasted! Talk about a DISAPPOINTMENT! Pure lackadaisicalness. TOUGH LOVE: TURN ON YOUR GRILL! That's what it's for! If you don't want to used your grill, then change the name of the sandwich to "Lousy Ham & Cheese"! NOTE: This was a daunting task, writing a dark food review on this favored establishment and while I thought about approaching them one on one, I realized this establishment should be mindful of every menu item that exits the kitchen and to be RESPECTFUL TO THEIR CUSTOMERS!!! *************************************

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    I eat here once a week and it's fantastic every single time i enjoy the food and the people here.

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    Great orignial chees burger was great and juicy would 100% recommend to friends and family

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    Great food, one of my favorite places to get a pastrami sandwich. Would get 5 stars but they are kinda pricey

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    Great place for hamburgers, fries, and shakes. I haven't tried their fish and chips, that's next.

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    The sandwiches were good, although I would recommend placing an order online vs with a phone call for the clarity of everyone.

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    Had the Cali burger it was delicious. Good service dining room not much on ambiance reasonably priced

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    Rancho Nipomo Deli & BBQ

    Rancho Nipomo Deli & BBQ

    4.3
    (984 reviews)
    3.9 mi
    $$

    Great food, great atmosphere, terrific staff! It's been Hard…read morefor me to move past the best bacon sandwich on the central coast, but the shrimp cocktail is worth the effort to take a BLT break! TUACA!

    I've known about this place for several years. I always wanted to come here. Everything sounded…read moregreat. So on our little trip up to Central California I decided to stop here for lunch. Oh boy, real Santa Maria BBQ! Woo Hoo! Tri-Tip is the name of the game in these parts so that's what I'm doing. Got the Tri-Tip Dip and a side of BBQ sauce so I could have it both ways. I was really looking forward to these West Coast Chili Beans too. Wife wanted BBQ Chicken so I got her the BBQ Chicken Combo. I asked the girl at the register if we could get dark meat with the combo. She looked a little confused and said "You mean like Tri-Tip?" Oh boy. No, dark meat chicken like a thigh and drumstick. "Oh, do you want a breast or a thigh?". Let's roll with the thigh, thanks. Our food came out pretty quickly. I asked for horseradish for the Tri-Tip Dip and was politely told they don't have any. Silly me, why would they have horseradish when they sell a French Dip Sandwich? The Tri-Tip Dip was decent. Not going to lie. The West Coast Chili Beans were a disappointment. I expected so much better. The BBQ sauce was runny and tastes like molasses and maple syrup. Nah, Stick with the Au Jus and you will be fine. The Chicken Combo was a train wreck. Beans cold, rice cold, chicken overcooked by a mile. It's not easy to overcook the hell out of dark meat chicken but they found a way. Wife not happy, at all. It's another one and done. Sorry Rancho Nipomo Deli & BBQ.

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    Jocko's Steak House

    Jocko's Steak House

    3.8
    (3k reviews)
    0.3 mi
    $$$

    First, I would like to call out the bartender / server named Genesa that was beyond great. We went…read morein at 5:00pm 7/11/26 with no reservation and were please to find seating in the bar right away, even though the place was packed. We watched her make & serve drinks with lighting speed, even serving food as well. This lady needs a raise! Second, the food was delicious, perhaps the best ribeye I have ever had in my 51 years. My wife and I shared a 16 oz spencer steak with baked potato, and chicken with ravioli and fries. They came with beans, side salad with the best ranch dressing ever! Of course, we could not come close to finishing all the food and had to ask for our included ice cream to go. Lucky, we had a room in Santa Maria with a big fridge and freezer. After our vodka soda and food coma wore off, we enjoyed our malted crunch ice cream in our room and finished our meal the next day. The smokey flavor of the steak and chicken was amazing. We will be going back very soon. Truth be told, I am getting hungry just writing this review.

    Glad we tried it out, but the experience was just OK. The food ranged from meh to very good. While…read morethe service started off great with enthusiastic puns & jokes, we were later totally forgotten. Danny never came by for drink refills and I never received the glass of red wine I'd ordered with my steak. . That said, the giant $58 NY Steak was amazing! One of THE best I've ever had with great flavor and texture. The grilled artichoke appetizer was also delish with a great smoky flavor. . Unfortunately, the fried mushroom appetizer was just OK. They did not taste house made. And, the full-rack of pork spareribs for $47 were very chewy and dry. The ribs did not come with any sauce and it took ages to flag down our server to get some. We decided to simply take most of it home to re-cook :-( . After we'd finished eating, we sat around with 1/2 eaten plates (and a pile of uneaten ribs) for the better part of 30 more minutes with zero service or follow-up. And by that time (two hours later), it was not busy and we really needed to head home. Gosh, did he go on break or something? When Danny finally arrived, we had to then ask for boxes and the bill. . The mediocre food, plus the forgetful service definitely put a damper on our family gathering. For a nearly $300 tab, the service really should have been better.

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    Spencer (20oz Ribeye - $61.95) - "Tasty!"
    Spencer (20oz Ribeye - $61.95) - "Tasty!"
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    Munchiez 805

    Munchiez 805

    4.1
    (143 reviews)
    6.6 mi
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    We went to Munchiez for the Happy Hour menu and found out THEY DON'T HAVE IT ANY MORE!!!…read more July 17, 2025, NO HAPPY HOUR MENU! We were very disappointed because we loved that menu. The restaurant was empty except us. The regular menu is interesting but pricey for a bar and grill. We settled on sharing a plate with two chili cheese dogs and fries. The hot dogs were regular size and the chili was canned but okay. No cheese on the dogs. The crinkle cut fries were excellent and plentiful for the two of us. The service was very good, but we were the only ones there. The ambiance has tall and regular tables; pop music playing.

    We were traveling for a youth basketball tournament nearby and the team decided to have lunch…read morehere. Felt a bit bad for the staff it was apparent they are not used to having such a crowd all at once. I think it was literally just our 2 bball teams that took up the whole restaurant for a late lunch. I think there was only 1 person working front of house and 1 in the back. The food came out quite slow. I guess good and bad in that we knew they were freshly cooking each order, but it ended up taking over an hour for our food. I gotta say though, the food was quite good and large portions. I had the BBQ chicken sandwich with side salad. It's apparently a new item. It was quite good both the chicken and the salad. My kid had the chicken and shrimp basket. Good ol fashioned fried foods. My wife and other kid had the pesto chicken pasta and the shrimp Alfredo pasta. Also quite yum. And too large for either of them were able to finish. So leftovers for dinner! Overall would def recommend. Just don't bring 2 whole basketball teams with you.

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    Mango habanero chicken fries & shrimp dragon noodles in the back
    Mango habanero chicken fries & shrimp dragon noodles in the back
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    Burger and fries
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    Bill's Take Out

    Bill's Take Out

    4.4
    (119 reviews)
    6.2 mi
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    Menudo is my favorite breakfast food, so I'm always on the hunt for a great bowl, and this place…read morenever disappoints. The broth has a thicker consistency with just the right kick, and it reminds me of the menudo my grandma used to make. The tripe is tender, the flavor is always on point, and one thing I really appreciate is that they're the only menudo spot in town that lets you order just the hominy. That's my favorite part, so being able to get a bowl of it is a huge plus. I'm here almost every Sunday, which probably says more than anything else I could write. The staff is always super sweet and friendly, and the cashiers are always welcoming. They make every visit a pleasant experience. A Santa Maria staple! If I had one small suggestion, it would be the tortillas. I wish they were a little better, but that's a very minor complaint and definitely doesn't take away from how good the menudo is. Get there early because once it sells out, it's gone. This place has definitely earned me as a regular.

    Bills take out is always great for lunch! On a occasion ive…read moregotten a hair in my fries :( And my patty was not cooked all the way. Its very rare my patty is pink most of the time they get it right try them out for lunch as it gets busy. Miss their asada burritos and their salsa from a few years back before it got remodeled. Restaurant gives a old school vibe and their signage is awesome. Staff is always attentive and knowledgeable on their menu. Love always a Billy burger fan / with cheese

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    Woody's Butcher Block

    Woody's Butcher Block

    4.3
    (286 reviews)
    6.7 mi
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    Woody's Butcher Block absolutely lived up to the hype. I ordered the single-patty burger, pulled…read morepork taco, brisket taco, coleslaw, and potato salad, and every single item was outstanding. The burger was juicy and flavorful, the tacos were packed with delicious smoked meat, and the sides were fresh and complemented the meal perfectly. As someone who visits this area often, this will definitely become a regular stop. Highly recommend!

    We pulled into Woody's based on a desire to eat Central Coast BBQ but to do it fast because we had…read morean appointment in L.A. and needed sandwiches. All 4 of us ordered the Tri Tip sandwiches. The tri tip was very flavorful! probably the best tri tip I had ever had. TH=here was some good smoke flavor in that meat. Sliced very thin, it was so easy to eat. No fighting the meat. Bread was buttered. BBQ on the side was Sweet Baby Ray's. I found that the BBQ sauce took away from the sammich, so I did very little dipping. If I come again, which I hope I do, I will order that sammich, but prepared in the same manner in which they prepare the roast beef sandwich. We took some chile verde sausages home to try, and those have a strong and memorable chile taste. For people who do not like spicy, beware. For the rest of us it is a satisfying burn. It is a pork sausage. Wife denied the purchase of the blackberry habanero sausage, so I will be left wondering about those. We also grabbed their pesto mayo. We will be trying that this week. I think I would have liked it on my tri tip sammich. I love pesto on anything. Place ain't cheap, but what is?

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    Classic tri-tip sandwich, absolutely out of this world worth the stop
    Classic tri-tip sandwich, absolutely out of this world worth the stop
    The little bbq is so cute!

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    The little bbq is so cute!

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