Just passing thru from So. Cal. to No. Cal. Chose The Pantry for the dog friendly patio. So glad…read morewe did. Huge portions, great food, prices and service. Nice to find a good spot along the way. We will be back. P.S. Didn't notice the pie & shake list until we were on our way out. May be stopping on our way back thru for pie!

Solid breakfast place, but pricing was a bit on the high side…read more I went with the "Senior Menu" option, which in theory should be a price saver, but it sure didnt seem like it. Overall the food was solid, French toast was good, but why not bring out a small container of warm syrup? I found a bottle sitting on the table. Service was a bit spotty with the server refreshing my coffee mug once, dropping off a check and never to be seen again.

We had an AMAZING dinner of shrimp caesar salad. The huge kind of shrimp. Great dressing! Shrimp…read morefettuccine wonderful, flourless chocolate cake divine and a bomb lemon drop martini! Historic scenery, paintings, architecture all seem pleasant to take in a look at. I might suggest someone clean ALL the chandeliers and windows professionally to make this place sparkle. Give the whole place a spotless cleaning. I see poor reviews of the rooms so I'm a bit hesitant to stay but the restaurant was excellent! I understand they serve brunch on the weekends too.

My recent stay at Santa Maria Inn was, unfortunately, one of the worst hotel stays I have ever had,…read moreand I have traveled in Europe and South East Asia. The current "customer service" of companies these days can be deplorable and my recent stay at Santa Maria Inn ("Historic" or not) sadly proved the lack of service or even trying . In fact, Customer Service was what was missing. For a special trip to see a family member, I drove my elderly mom up from Los Angeles for a one night visit to Santa Maria and chose The Historic Santa Maria Inn in order to keep the money going to a local family business and not a corporation (Hilton, Wyndham etc). My whole family had stayed at this hotel about two decades ago and it was fine. So I booked for a Saturday night (a month or so ago). I requested an ADA room since my 97 yr old Mom would be in a wheelchair. When we arrived, there was a short line and there was only one person working the front desk. Very long wait time to check in. They said they were sold out and we were not getting an ADA room. (My Mom's wheelchair couldn't fit through the little doorway to the bathroom.) And the room was COLD. We couldn't find the remote for the air/heat on the wall and the thermostat was locked. We called for a manager. No manager in house. We asked for maintenance to unlock the thermostat. They left for the night as well. A sold out weekend and anyone who could do anything EFFECTIVE was no where to be found! Needless to say that the night with my Mom was scary and very uncomfortable. No heat or any way to warm the room besides opening our door and dropping our luggage to hold it open. They brought blankets. That is all we were offered during our stay. On Sunday morning I told my Mom that there was no way we were going to have breakfast there (as I had promised her) and as i was carrying all of our luggage, accessories and pushing my Mom's wheelchair to the elevator, a young worker offered to help. He pushed my Mom and got us into the elevator and down to the lobby. He was kind and helpful, something we had not experienced during the night we arrived. His name was, no surprise when I asked him,"Christian." I said he was aptly named and thanked him for the only hospitality that we experienced during our stay, unfortunately we were headed out the door. I don't understand how any management can think they are serving their customers like this. Surely, they can provide assistance, management on sold out weekends and offer air conditioners and heaters that work. Sadly, that was my last stay at this hotel. I had a truly horrible experience. I only gave the highlights.

Kay's Country Kitchen in Orcutt used to be one of my all time favorite breakfast spots. I've been…read morecoming here since 2014, and for a while it was one of those places I couldn't wait to visit. I usually order the Kay's Orcutt Original with eggs, home fries (or hash browns), and a choice of meat, so I've had the same breakfast enough times to notice the changes over the years. My biggest gripe is the inconsistency. The eggs don't seem to be the same quality they used to be, but the biggest disappointment has been the potatoes. Their home fries used to be the best I've ever had. They were one of the main reasons I kept coming back. Now, it feels like you never know what you're going to get. More often than not they're undercooked, leaving the potatoes hard in the middle. On the rare occasion I mention it, the replacement usually comes back overcooked instead. It's frustrating because all I'm hoping for is the perfectly cooked home fries they used to be known for. I can't quite put my finger on everything that's changed, but the overall quality just doesn't feel as consistent as it once was. The food is still pretty good, and that's why I continue to support them, but I definitely find myself coming less often than I used to. This place used to knock it out of the park almost every visit. I genuinely hope they can get back to that level because I'd love to see one of my longtime favorite breakfast spots thrive again.

Run to Kay's Country Kitchen! We come to Santa Maria at…read moreleast once to twice a year for a sporting event and always venture out for food. Sunday mornings are meant to be leisurely but this time we were in a rush. We had actually slept in until 7am, normally up by 5am without alarms. The hubs event started at 9am so we made the quick drive for a to go order, calling two blocks from the restaurant after glancing at the menu. We both decided the first item on the menu we would try; Orcut Hash, did sourdough toast and homemade biscuit We had just a couple minutes to sit and order iced tea to go. Before the server could get us our iced teas our food was ready. It's super cute inside...can't wait to come back and enjoy the sit down restaurant. Staff was super friendly and welcoming. Large alcoholic choice of drinks... really wanted that spicy Mary but since we were in a rush stuck with iced tea. The only 1 minute drive back to the gun range in Santa Maria was grueling smelling that gravy... We were both were thrilled at the large portions. It was amazing! I love gravy and could have used a little bit more but honestly I think it was fine for a normal person plus remember we go to go order so I suspect it soaked up a little on the drive. The staff threw in pepper and Tapatio which the hubs loves. I had Yellow Bird Blue Agave Sriracha in my travel trailer and used a little on it. OMG! It was so good! The potatoes had a nice crunch on them. That gravy was amazing. The biscuit was great, had a bite and saved the rest for later. The hubs managed to eat his whole plate and was stuffed! I might have eaten 1/4 of mine saving it for later. We will for sure be back!

Totally enjoyable breakfast! The huevos rancheros was a delicious combination of tortilla, beans,…read moreeggs and cheese with the perfect balance of each item. The rancheros sauce with a nice spiceiness without being too hot. The combo pancake,egg and sausage also cooked perfectly and was yummy. Fresh fruit was the best!

This is a great option if you have a group that wants the freedom to choose either breakfast or…read morelunch all day. Omelet selection is numerous Sandwiches are excellent too Family-run restaurant Service is there when you need them Clean, consistent, and casual Lots of space and plenty of options

WOW. I was in town visiting family today and stopped here for lunch. I grew up in Orcutt, so I've…read moreknown the Swiss for years, but today's meal reminded me exactly why it's such a local institution. The oak grilled open faced rib-eye sandwich was absolutely incredible. I'm not exaggerating when I say it had more flavor than Wolfgang Puck's CUT. The rib-eye was perfectly cooked to the medium temperature I requested, tender enough to bite through without a knife, and seasoned exactly the way Santa Maria style beef should be. So many places are too conservative with the seasoning these days, but they got it just right. Even the bread underneath the steak was perfect. It didn't even need salsa, but of course I tried it both ways. Honestly? I couldn't decide which I liked better because the sandwich was outstanding on its own. We also ordered the linguiça appetizer with garlic bread. The linguiça had that slight char from the grill that gives it so much flavor, and the mustard served alongside it was the perfect pairing. My mom ordered the prime rib sandwich with grilled onions and chose the 50/50 fries and grilled onions. The only minor criticism I have is that it wasn't quite a true 50/50 and could have used a few more grilled onions. Other than that, it was delicious. The pinquito beans have a little kick, so if you're sensitive to spice, keep that in mind. Personally, I wouldn't change a thing. The whole meal took me right back to growing up in the Santa Maria Valley cruising Broadway on Saturday while the entire town smelled like oak fired Santa Maria barbecue. We cook a lot at home, and we're pretty serious about our beef, so eating steak at restaurants is usually disappointing because very few places compare. That's why I was so impressed today. This wasn't just a good sandwich.. it was one of the best rib-eye sandwiches I've ever had. To whoever was running the grill today: outstanding job. You absolutely nailed it. I'll be thinking about that sandwich for a long time.

We usually go to The Hitching Post or Jockos, but had heard good things about Swiss and decided to…read moretry it. We were there early on a Saturday evening. Two couples. We each ordered a filet mignon with a side plate. I ordered the chicken noodle soup for starters. It was delicious. I was off to a good start. However, my companions all ordered salads with blue cheese dressing. They each reported the salad was wilted and the dressing was terrible. Then the main course came with our sides, a little pot of salsa and a little pot of beans. The filets were very tender, it not well seasoned. Baked potatoes were fine, but the mixed veggies were tasteless. There may have been some kind of bread, but I don't remember. Service was fine. But waitress really made out. She didn't mention that the tip was already included in the bill. She readily accepted a substantial tip in addition to what was already on the bill. Bad food. Rip off spot!

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.

Sometimes all a guy wants is breakfast for dinner, and Pappy's 101 absolutely delivered…read more I ordered the steak and eggs, and the top sirloin was the star of the show. It was tender, flavorful, and actually looked like it came from a cow instead of a lab experiment. The eggs were cooked exactly how I ordered them, which shouldn't be noteworthy but somehow is these days. The hashbrowns were crispy, well-cooked, and managed the rare feat of not doubling as a sponge for a gallon of fryer oil. The only hiccup was our server, who apparently had an active restraining order against our table. Drink refills and check-ins were few and far between. Thankfully, the rest of the staff noticed we had been abandoned and jumped in to save the day. They kept the coffee flowing and made sure we had everything we needed. In the end, the food was excellent, the rest of the staff picked up the slack, and I left full, happy, and already thinking about what I'll order next time. If breakfast for dinner is your thing, Pappy's 101 is worth the trip.

So to start off our waiter had a nasty attitude, if you can't provided good customer service then…read morewhy work in a job that is surrounded by that? I don't know her name but she was a taller Hispanic lady who just didn't enjoy her job at all. So that immediately through the vibe off Once the food came out the guacamole on my Huevos Rancheros was dark green so it was very old guacamole on there, the entire plate looked like mush and it was very watery and runny. My wife's pancakes were horrible, the cooks for some odd ball reason must've been lazy or on a shortage of brain cells cause they stacked the pancakes with the bacon strips in the middle (bacon was chewy and seemed re heated in the microwave) and then finally they put the soggy eggs on the very top of the pancakes so the entire experience was horrible If I could leave no stars I would. I wish I could get my $40 back because that food wasn't even worth $10 This place used to be so good and now it's gone downhill bad.

Great food! Friendly and helpful staff. This is a pleasant breakfast spot on the main street in…read moreSanta Maria. The O'Brian potatoes were excellent with my 2 eggs. Ambiance is like Cocos or Carrows.

Very good place to get some breakfast or lunch. Service was excellent, food was tasty and prompt,…read moreand even the manager came by to check on us. It's a local favorite and their pies keep people coming back too.

The Century Room is a hidden delicious gem, located in the Historic Santa Maria Inn. As you walk…read morein you're greeted by the host, he then escorted us to booth. We were then greeted by a busboy who filled our glasses with water and right behind him was our waitress - she greeted us and asked if we had any questions. We were in town to watch a play LUCHADORA. What a surprise they had a limited time drink named after this play we had to try it and I'm a huge fan of whiskey sours that is what we ordered. Our drinks arrived and if you love grapefruit juice the LUCHADORA is for you,the whiskey sour was soooo tasty they make theirs with egg whites so perfect. We ordered the Tri-Tip Verde flatbread, the roasted bell peppers paired with the lime crema was chefs kiss. We had to try the Jojo Potato Nachos these things were no joke. They were loaded potato wedges topped with gooey nacho cheese, black beans, jalapeños and chipotle ranch. They are messy but sooooo delicious. We also tried the Mango Habanero Fish Tacos.....these were FIRE not because of the Habanero but the fish wasn't greasy so that didn't make the tortillas soggy. I've had my fair share of fish tacos and these don't compare. The tortilla had a little toasted action, the fish wasn't greasy topped with fresh jicama cabbage slaw and that tasty lime crema and mango salsa. I couldn't believe how much flavor was packed in a taco. We finally finished and all of that cost around $81 dollars. The service, the drinks and the service were 10/10, I highly recommend!

Took my out of town guests to this historic Santa Maria in for brunch today 8/24/26. Ordered the…read moreavocado toast board to start which never came. One of our guests ordered cluck & waffles. The chicken was out of a box to microwave and the waffles were mushy and soggy. The eggs Benedict hollandiase sauce was bland and runny. The hash browns were cold and soggy like out of a bag of frozen Ore-Ida. Another guest ordered the tri tip omelette and asked for an English muffin side that never came. The glass of water tasted dirty. Mimosa's orange juice was weak horrible not real juice. I was so embarrassed and sad for this restaurant. When they got rid of the buffet we were so excited to see a menu brunch. The service and the waitress with the long pointed nails and pink hair was so unprofessional. We sat for at least 1/2 half our befor we had to ask for our bill. Will not return anytime soon. Show less

I order a very peticular drink specific to my unusually exquisite taste in the finer things and…read moreBarista Savahnah makes it better than I've had anywhere. Its true i've got high standards, this is the best quality coffee house in town so the only one I go to! Seriously, the coffee is a work of art:) so greatfull thank you!

Stopped in for first time, nice clean place, the gal Savanna explained the menu n her favorites. We…read morechoose a couple of her favorites and she was not kidding how delicious these dishes were. We will definitely be going back to have more. Asked for Savanna she was great and will treat you well.