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    Pappy's Restaurant

    3.7 (367 reviews)
    Closed 7:00 am - 9:00 pm

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    Moderate noise
    Casual
    Dogs allowed
    Outdoor seating

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    Club Sandwich with fries
    Garrett R.

    A traditional restaurant with s vast menu for any desired taste. The inside is welcoming and decorated with the history of Santa Maria Valley. The Club sandwich I ordered was an ideal example of what a Club sandwich should be. Toasted bread created the perfect layers of turkey, bacon, lettuce, tomato, and mayo. Along with the sandwich were freshly fried fries, that really hit the spot. I also had a cup of their Friday only Clam Chowder that hit on all notes. The menu is extensive, the service is diner-worthy, and you will not be disappointed stopping in and experiencing Pappy's wares.

    Tri Tip and cheese enchilada
    Israel G.

    Right off the 101 It's a staple And the food is consistently good I tried their tri tip with cheese enchilada, with rice and beans. Ok. So good! Great service. Easy peasy lemon squeezy. No issues. Clean bathroom too This experience makes me want to go back more often

    Nachos with chicken.
    Tamarah J.

    We were leaving the beach to head back home and decided to stop and eat at this gem. Party of 6, seated right away. It was semi busy, a little loud but not bad. I ordered the nachos and added chicken, they were delicious. The ranchera sauce they put on them really boosted the flavor. They had a huge variety on their menu. I would definitely go back, but would want to try something else to see what else is good. Our waitress was very friendly.

    Pappy Sized Breakfast with my requested "extra crispy" hashbrowns.
    Mark M.

    The Pappy Sized breakfast! Scrumptious food and generous portion sizes and they don't skimp. I asked for "extra crispy" hash browns and they accommodated. I especially recommend the Pappy Sized Breakfast. The Santa Maria cowboy style ambiance is quite unique, fun and sets this diner apart from the rest!

    Salad that came with my dinner
    Eric F.

    Food: 4. Came by on a Thursday around noon. Place was moderately busy. Had to wait a bit before I was seated. Beverage order was quick but food order was a bit slow. I ordered Pappy's Meatloaf Dinner. I asked if I could swap the "steamed fresh vegetable" with the pinquito beans. Food came out timely and at the right temperature. I chose a salad instead of soup. Salad and salad bowl were nicely chilled. I like my salad cold. Simple salad of iceberg, green leaf, and croutons but I enjoyed it. Meatloaf was good and it was a nice size portion. Mashed potatoes had potato skins and it was good. Beans were flavorful. Garlic bread was nicely toasted and buttered. The next time I visit, I will try a different dish than meatloaf as it was just good (3.5). Service was mostly good. Ambiance is diner-ish and comfortable. Service: 3.75 Ambiance: 3.75 Value: 3.5

    Santa Maria Tri Tip Sanwich and fries - $18
    C P.

    Excellent and friendly service. I had the Santa Maria Tri Tip Sandwich with fries. Served with salsa and ranch, you can ask for bbq sauce too. The bun was toasted to perfection, such a nice crunch! Asked for medium cooked but it came well done, still was tender and tasty.

    Edwin R.

    One of the best breakfasts I've had in a long time. I love "greasy spoon" style diners and this truck stop type place is exactly what I was looking for. I got an omelette with fried potatoes. Service and food was fast and the "ambiance" was very casual. Loved it.

    Meatloaf, mashed potatoes n gravy, veggies, garlic toast.
    TJ T.

    Tried this place before heading home from Santa Maria, meatloaf was really good, I enjoyed the mashed potatoes and veggies, I didn't want the garlic bread to end. The waitress was really nice, and inside was nice and clean, typical local spot. Portions were nice for the price. Will definitely be back.

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    1 year ago

    Sometimes you just crave a great biscuits and gravy! When in Santa Maria, this place hits the spot.

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    Food is great service is great ambiance is very good it's a very family friendly service

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    Great food great service ! Would stop again! Food portions were big for the price. Coffee was fresh and they offered sweet and unsweet tea.

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    4.3(973 reviews)
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    If you're driving near Nipomo, you have to stop at this place. They offer a large menu of BBQ…read moreoptions, including the area‑famous tri‑tip sandwich. There's also a full bar where you can order local brews, plus a self‑serve condiment bar to customize your meal. The staff was friendly and quick to bring out our food. Seating is plentiful both indoors and outside, with umbrellas for shade. Parking is easy, with spots on the street and in the lot next door. The architecture and décor give the whole place a charming old‑Spanish feel. The food was incredible and will definitely bring us back. The Emmit BBQ Bacon Burger was our favorite. The thick bacon was cooked perfectly, and the onion ring added a great crunch. The patty was cooked medium‑well and packed with flavor. This is one of the best burgers we've ever had. The tri‑tip sandwich was also great. We loved its simplicity and the moist, tender meat with very little fat. The locally made bun really elevated it. They serve BBQ sauce on the side, which paired nicely with the tri‑tip. The 50/50 basket is huge--we didn't expect so much food, but we weren't complaining. The onion rings were excellent. This will be a must‑stop on every trip down to SoCal from now on.

    For our leisurely drive from San Diego to San Francisco, my wife had plotted several stops of…read morecities she thought would be fun places to stop to break up our almost 8 hour drive. My wife is an amazing trip planner and she chose stops in Santa Barbara, Solvang, Santa Maria, Carmel, and Monterey. I'm a foodie and once my life pahtner told me about Santa Maria being known for their style of BBQ, I was looking forward to our stop in Santa Maria and grubbing on Santa Maria style BBQ. After checking the different BBQ restaurants on Yelp and factoring in our timeline, I selected Rancho Nipomo Deli & BBQ as the joint that we would experience Santa Maria BBQ. Tri-tip BBQ is the preferred meat choice, but Rancho Nipomo's version was okay and tasty. I enjoyed their chicken BBQ chicken and their chili beans were extremely memorable. Eating inside the restaurant was a little frustrating, but the customer service from their staff was much appreciated. Rancho Nipomo is located on the 101 freeway specifically off of Exit 175 and on Cuyama Lane. It's a short distance from the exit off of the 101, so this restaurant is a convenient stop if you're pressed for time. There were other BBQ restaurants in Santa Maria, but the other restaurants didn't open until 4pm and we didn't have the luxury of waiting around. Rancho Nipomo is located across from 805 Barbecue Brand restaurant and it's diagonal from Taqueria Los Quates. There is some parking in front of the restaurant, but it's mainly street parking. Rancho Nipomo is a spacious restaurant with plenty of indoor seating and there's plenty of covered umbrella outdoor seating. We ate inside and had to battle disruptive flies, so I recommend you eat outside. I recommend that management keep their doors closed to keep these pests out. There are large screen televisions to watch sports and there was a stage where bands play music on certain days. I liked the decor inside with a mural of Mexican cowboys, the California Republic homage above the tvs, the faux Gold Rush saloon as the backdrop of the stage, the Indian statues, and the decorative old school chandelier. The young lady behind the register provided exemplary customer service, other staff I interacted with were friendly, and I love that they honor Veterans like me with a free fountain drink. Besides Santa Maria-style BBQ, Rancho Nipomo serves Mexican food that incorporates BBQ; it serves burgers, sandwiches, and hot dogs; it serves munchies; it serves salads, and you can satisfy your sweet tooth with their desserts. I honestly did not know the city of Santa Maria had their own style of BBQ, so I was really looking forward to tasting what that style of BBQ tastes like. After perusing their menu, I decided to order their Central Coast Smokin' Combo because it had two different types of meats. This combo comes with a 1/4 BBQ Chicken, 1/2 lb Smoked Tri-Tip, Spanish Rice, West Coast Chili Beans, and two flour tortillas. It was a good amount of food because I had part of my chicken and tri-tip as leftovers, which was a yummy late night snack on our trip. I was looking forward to eating the tri-tip, but even though it ate well with the tortillas, I thought it was dry and underwhelming. The highlights for me were the chicken, the chili beans, and the rice. The chicken was cooked perfectly, it was tender, seasoned really well, and it tasted great by itself or in a tortilla. The chili beans were mind blowing, savory, addicting, and I wished there was more. Combining either BBQ meat with the chili beans and rice inside a tortilla made for a delectable bite. Make sure to grab all of their complimentary salsas to add some spice to your BBQ. My wife ordered The Cali Cheese Steak Sandwich, which comes with smoked tri-tip ends, Monterey Jack cheese, bell peppers, and grilled onion all encompassed in a fresh toasted Telera bun. Sincerely, one of the best cheese steak sandwiches I've ever eaten and I didn't eat it until I had it as a late night snack. We also ordered their fries, which were seasoned and delicious. Rancho Nipomo Deli & BBQ is a must visit if you want to indulge in Santa Maria-style BBQ. Their tri-tip was okay, but I highly recommend their BBQ chicken and their West Coast chili beans. If you're planning to order a sandwich, a Must Order is their Cali Cheese Steak sandwich.

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