We had such a wonderful evening at the Hitching. A huge thank you to Bill, the owner, for creating…read moresuch a special concept and giving us such a memorable experience. Madi took great care of us from the moment we arrived. She made sure we had a great table and went out of her way to make our evening special. Lupe was an amazing server. She was attentive, friendly, and made sure everything came out quickly and perfectly. The steaks were absolutely delicious and had that incredible oak-fire flavor that makes the Hitching Post so unique. We started with the Portuguese sausage that was amazing. The meal came with delicious garlic bread, a fresh salad, shrimp cocktail, and a side. We especially enjoyed the baked potato. And then, to finish everything off, they brought out an old-school scoop of ice cream with chocolate syrup. Such a fun and nostalgic touch! Everything was delicious, the atmosphere was so much fun, and the entire experience was truly special. We had an amazing time and would highly recommend the Hitching Post to anyone looking for a great meal and a memorable evening.

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.

Limited parking in the lot but there are more options like Disability spaces and street parking. I…read morelike the "order at the register" process. They have a big menu and the staff was welcoming and knowledgeable. - I got the brisket plate to go and oh my gosh, was it delicious ! The meat was tender and flavorful and the serving was gigantic! It came with rice and beans. I really appreciate that they used my environmentally friendly to go container that I bought from home. - There is both outdoor and indoor seating. I waited for my order outside on the patio and listened to the live band which was really good. My order was ready to go almost immediately and came with free tortillas. The meal was heavy, but in a good way, and I will definitely be returning.

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.

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?

Jocko's Steakhouse (in Nipomo) My $61 20oz ribeye came with…read morea side salad, toast, a choice of side (e.g. backed potato, vegetables, rice, etc.), and dessert! Fun fact!! The restaurant used to be a garage car saloon before it turned into a steakhouse!

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.

Came here to enjoy some filipino food this afternoon for lunch and it was great! :)…read more I had the Lumpia Shanghai as an appetizer and the Pork Barbecue for my main. They do have lunch specials daily that lets you get rice, turon and 2 more lumpias. The Halo Halo was amazing, I saw at least 3 tables order this so you know it's an crowd fave dessert! Service was great as well, the owner was very attentive to every table and to everyone coming into get to-go orders. Very friendly and smiled the whole time ! :) If you like filipino food or want to try it for the first time I would highly recommend this place.

A welcoming family run Filipino spot where husband is the main one taking orders and serving the…read morefood. I felt a little guilty coming in at 6:30 when they close at 7pm but there was still another party that came at 6:45. I appreciate that they didn't mention anything about closing soon or that they didn't have enough time to prepare the foods. Restaurant is good size with about 10 tables that seat 4-6 people. Food was ready in 20 mins. The skewers had such a tempting sweet charred aroma on the grilled pork and chicken. Both were juicy and not dry but 8 skewers for $39 is a little steep

Everything was great!…read more The service was perfect. The waitstaff was attentive but not intrusive. They were professional and polite. I had the beef ribs. There was just the right amount of meat. They were nicely seasoned and cooked exactly as I requested. The baked potato was coated with salt which was a nice flavor. My husband had the steak. It was tender and well seasoned with just the right amount of fat. It was cooked perfectly. The beans with the salsa were good. The fries were a little soggy but he likes them that way. He had a tom collins. The alcohol to soda and juice ratio was spot on. The atmosphere was casual. We were very comfortable. I would not hesitate to recommend Shaw's steakhouse if you are looking for a filling meal and want real value for your dollar.

It really hurts me to have to leave this negative review about Shaws steakhouse as it is the…read moreclosest steakhouse to where we live. The first time we went, there was in July. It was a wonderful experience. Great service great food very enjoyable. But unfortunately, today's experience was anything but enjoyable first off. I ended up after 10 minutes having to go to the bar to retrieve my beer order. Second, my medium, rare filet mignon 12 ounce came back, medium. The first time we went, we were offered warm bread and butter, which didn't happen this time. After I finished my beer, I set the glass on the edge of the table. The waitress came by and checked on the tables on both sides of us and didn't even look our way so I had to go to the bar and order my own second beer. Because we were assured on time, I didn't wanna complain about the overdone filet mignon so I choked half of it down at the end of the meal. I asked to talk to the manager who was not there, but they brought the cook Manager he said, because I ate most of the steak. They were unable to give us any kind of discount and offered a free desert which we were not interested in. I know they have the capability of doing a matter job just be aware and make sure you're getting what you're there and paying for.

We just left and were super happy with our Bbq chicken wrap. We had the crispy chicken changed to…read moregrilled and added avocado. It was very tasty and filling. Service was very good. Quick and friendly.

Food has always been good. Service is ehhh. The last few times i called in an order it sounded like…read morei was an inconvenience. When i came to pick up order when i was told it would be ready I still had to wait ten minutes and got a ear full of what's going on in Nipomo

Service was amazing and the staff are friendly and patient. Super knowledgeable about the menu and…read morethe specials. Ambience is open and I'm sure it crowds up fast during their band nights and evening ice cream socials. 5-Stars! The coleslaw was a good side but the Baked Beans are AmazaBallz and the Cornbread loaf and sweet Butter was on point beyond delicious. All Their Meats are just about as great as it gets and their brownie is big enough to share if you "have" too! Military Discounts

First of all: Service. Most of the staff was friendly, but the cashier was in a hurry to take our…read moreorder...even though there was only 1 other party there besides us. After we had been told "sit anywhere" and sat ourselves, we were told 10 minutes later that our table was needed and to move because they were expecting a large party and they needed our table. Party showed up and the table where we were previously seated was empty, as were several of the other tables surrounding that original table. Cashier was decidedly devoid of friendliness, but not unfriendly. Just a smile-less and hurried experience. Wait staff was very friendly by comparison. Ambiance: spartan. No real ambiance to speak of - fairly lifeless walls and racks of non-food tchochkes. Not particularly inviting. Food: VERY expensive for what you get. I spent over $80 (when you include the tip) for two meals and two non-alcoholic drinks. Now I don't mind paying for a good meal, but this wasn't world-class barbecue. My meal alone (3-meat combo) was $36. I got the chopped tri-tip, the pulled pork and the braised tri-tip. Why did I get 2 tri-tip selections? Because they don't have brisket. Not even offered at all. My meal came with 2 sides and I selected cole slaw and baked beans. First of all, the cole slaw was their name for a chopped lettuce salad with no dressing whatsoever. Just a few spices but the cole slaw was completely draw chopped lettuce salad. The other side - the baked beans - was straight-out-of-the-can Van Camp's baked beans with a few red beans thrown in. VERY unimpressive. included with the meal was corn bread. The cornbread was *definitely* Jiffy corn bread mix, made without any embellishments or enhancements. Luckily, it wasn't bone-dry (as only Jiffy-mix cornbread can be). Flavor: No real smoke flavor to any of the meat. The braised tri-tip was basically lacking in any real flavor at all. It was a little tough (as medium-rare tri-tip can be), and there were three smaller sized pieces (hard to believe this selection was worth $12 alone). The chopped tri-tip seemed to be oven-roasted with lots of onions - and chopped meat with lots of onions is usually re-cooked in a pan to hide the flavor of old, left-over meat. The only palatable selection was the pulled pork: tender, juicy and tasty enough - but definitely not smoked or barbecued. Finally, the barbecue sauce was tasty, but not tasty enough to make an entire meal out of it. Would I go back? Nope. Not very good value for the money. Would I recommend? No. Not "real" barbecue and not good value for the money. I wish Pismo had better barbecue, but you'll have to go to Nipomo (Jocko's) or Orcutt (Orcutt Burgers) to get that smokey, flame-grilled flavor.

Friday night- Cook Your Own is amazing!!!!…read more Yes you have to be a member or be a guest of a member to come to this. Find a member!!!! They do have a strict dress code, no flip flops for men and must be wearing a collared shirt. Ladies- no mid drifts, short shorts. Take your hat off when in the dining area. Just don't wear one This place is huge! You select your meat (salmon, steak, chicken) and then you go to the back huge BBQ. There have these huge fire pits with grills that you cook Your meat. They have seasonings to add too Once done, you go back into the dining hall and get all your sides. The people volunteering to help are so friendly and sweet. They have 2 large bars to order drinks- talk about another deal!! This was such a fun place

Can't beat a good rib eye steak. Great sides. Good people and awesome music. Every Friday.read more

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.

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.