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

What a find! We are here for the first time this week for breakfast on a Wednesday. Very friendly…read moreservice from the moment we walked in. It's a huge space and there's a lot of room between booths, which comforts me. Good squooshy booth seats. We had the corned beef ($13.99), chilaquiles with carne asada ($15.99), and two coffees ($4.50 each with many refills). Everything was excellent. So fresh - the eggs, avocado, everything. The housemade spicy salsa was a perfect 10. I asked to take the rest home. I saw a poster for vegan burrito. Highly recommend!

Delicious. Tried it for the first time and I loved it. Will continue to support this business.read more

Really good! Fries crispy and soft in the inside, great service. Small place but has outdoor…read moreseating. Hot level is good, not too hot if you like spiced food.

This place is always good! Back for the burgers and the fried mushrooms! We love toms! The ruthless…read moreburger is my go to! Has a freakin chili relleno on it!

FOOD: coming from LA the portion was so trash mainly fries lol and the smallest layer of meat since…read moreI got to Santa Maria there's has yet to be some good food here and sad to say another restaurant disappointment their fries were nice and crispy I give them that the green sauce is nice but the portion are straight trash the flavor is good but ruined by what ever seasoning the put over the food once done. SERVICE: let's start by them trying to get my card information over the phone, then they said never mind it's fine,??? Ok , so I ask how long should I wait for it to be ready they said 10-15 minutes then I went after said time and waited another 15 minutes for the food lol AMBIANCE: but BY GOD I LOVE THE AMBIANCE I LOVE THE OLD SCHOOL VIBE THEY HAVE POTENTIAL. TO THE OWNER: PLEASE LOCK TF IN this restaurant has potential but your management needs work

Wow got here in time for the early bird dinner (4:30-6:30pm daily) and it's a good deal! Entree…read moreitself is a good portion and loved that it also came with baked potato, salad, relish tray, salsa, garlic bread and their Santa Maria style beans. Lighting inside is very dim but still comfortable. It wasn't too crowded at 6pm but would probably be better to make a reservation. Luckily I was able to get seated within 5 mins as a walk in. By 7:30 though both sides of seating areas were full. My server was attentive and food took about 20 mins. Of all the items, I enjoyed the relish tray and baked potato the most. I couldn't quite distinguish what was SM style bbq from the tri tip though and the beans were a little salty for my liking.

The good - the portions are huge. You get a full meal with salad, garlic bread and a side…read more They also have great happy hour prices until 6:30 every day The not so great - the beef ribs were hard to get the meat off the bone. I wish I would have ordered something else This place was really busy at 6 pm on a Saturday so I would try to make reservations or be prepared to wait thirty minutes We were luckily able to grab seats at the bar

My husband and I were so impressed with Kay's, we went two days in a row! It's a casual restaurant…read morethat has that welcoming and homey feeling. Yesterday, we ordered the steak and eggs and Danie's eggs Benny with trip tip. The steaks were cooked and seasoned very well! Today, we ordered the chicken and waffles and the Orcutt hash - wow! The waffles had such a fluffy center with the lightest crunch on the outside. The bits of pork belly and gravy meshed so well in the Orcutt hash. Our servers were so nice and made it a great experience. Definitely a staple breakfast spot!

My husband and I were driving through and had breakfast here! Customer service is amazing…read more Coffee was great, I had the chorizo omelette and that was very good! Try the strawberry lemonade!

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!

I would have think that a restaurant established in a hotel would at least have decent food. It…read morewas not the case. Every single dish we had was not good. It tasted like frozen food then microwaved. From The pasta to the bagged salad. Absolutely not a good place to eat. I hope they better their quality.

Stayed at the hotel for the weekend for a 7-on-7 football tournament. Friday night hung out at the…read morebar and Tiffany was our bartender. Terrific young lady. Had the bbq burger (pretty good) but the best part is the fresh, homemade potato chips. A must order especially if you have the munchies or like snacking while drinking. Also got the buffalo wings and they were - of course I really don't like hot hot so maybe they were just a little warm for normal tastebuds . The second night I tried the ribeye with fries and mixed veggies. It was pretty good. Fries were average and chose those over the mashed potatoes on a hunch, but the veggies were terrific. Nice blend of squash/zucchini. A nice little gem with a couple of televisions playing sports at the bar so I appreciated that. My wife probably not so much lol.

After a weekend of wine tasting in Paso Robles, my wife and I made a special trip and spent the…read morenight in Santa Maria specifically so we could finally try the Hitching Post. We had heard great things, and it absolutely lived up to the hype. We dined with our two kids, and everyone left happy. My wife and I shared the large ribeye for two, which was cooked perfectly and packed with flavor. The meal included four courses, and every part of it was excellent. For our appetizer, we ordered the artichoke, and it immediately brought back memories of my mom making artichokes when I was growing up. It was simple, delicious, and a great way to start the meal. Our kids both ordered the steak kids' meal, and we were impressed by the quality. It's not often you find a restaurant that serves a kids' steak meal that is genuinely delicious, but they both loved it and cleaned their plates. The salads were fresh, the sides were great, and dessert was the perfect ending to a fantastic meal. What stood out most was the value. Considering the quality of the food and everything that was included, we felt the meal was very reasonably priced. The service was spot on throughout the evening--friendly, attentive, and welcoming without being intrusive. If you're visiting the Central Coast, whether you're staying in Santa Maria or exploring Paso Robles wine country, the Hitching Post is absolutely worth the trip. We're very glad we made the effort to visit and are already looking forward to coming back.

If you're visiting Vandenberg Space Force Base, don't miss the Hitching Post in Casmalia--an…read moreincredible dining experience just 10 minutes away. In fact, aside from the local post office, this restaurant is essentially the town's main attraction--and what a find it is. A quick tip: make reservations well in advance. This place fills up early. We arrived when the bar opened at 4:00 PM for our 4:30 reservation and were glad we planned ahead. The Hitching Post markets itself as serving some of the best barbecue in the world, but I'd describe it more as an exceptional steakhouse. Their meats are cooked over an open wood fire, creating a perfect balance of rich flavor and subtle smokiness that elevates every bite. I ordered the top sirloin, which was outstanding. The meal included a shrimp appetizer, fresh salad, garlic bread, roasted vegetables, and, of course, the perfectly cooked steak. To top it all off, dessert included ice cream and coffee. The restaurant offers an excellent wine selection, popular IPAs, and a full bar. The ambiance feels like stepping back into the 1950s, reflecting the restaurant's long history and charm. Service was impeccable--friendly, attentive, and professional. We even had a great view of the chefs preparing meals over the open fire. Before you leave, take a stroll through the outdoor garden area and check out the beautiful koi pond. It's a nice finishing touch to an already memorable evening. Perhaps the biggest surprise was the value. For a dining experience of this quality, the prices were very reasonable. The Hitching Post delivers outstanding food, excellent service, and a unique atmosphere that makes it well worth the trip. We'll definitely be back--this is the perfect spot for a special date night with my wife.