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Hitching Post II, Buellton, CA

Hitching Post II

4.7
4.7
5105 Reviews
$31 to $50
Steakhouse

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 35 times today
  • Good for special occasions
  • Great for fine wines
  • Neighborhood gem
Here, on the Central Coast of California, BBQ has always meant grilling over an open fire of red oak, a style of cooking that is native to our area and goes back to the days of the Spanish Rancheros. By combining the old and the new, we have created an exciting cuisine with outstanding steaks, ribs and chicken, along with fresh fish and seafood and vegetarian options. We also create our own (world class) wines for sale in the restaurant and to the public. Hartley Ostini Hitching Post Wines have garnered an excellent reputation. Try them here or purchase on our website for your enjoyment at home.


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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Steakhouse, American
  • Hours of operation
    Dinner Mon, Wed–Sun 4:30 pm–9:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (805) 688-0676
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Executive chef
    Frank Ostini
  • Catering
    We bring our oakwood grill to you with a crew to serve traditional "Santa Maria Style BBQ" or elegant multi course meals with great Santa Barbara wines.
  • Private party facilities
    Very limited private and semi-private opportunities. Please call for details.
  • Neighborhood
    Buellton
  • Cross street
    Thumbelina
  • Parking details
    None
  • Additional
    Beer, BYO Wine, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 5,105 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.7
4.7 based on recent ratings
  • 4.7Food
  • 4.8Service
  • 4.5Ambience
  • 4.4Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • California Central Coast

    Steakhouse

  • Santa Ynez Valley

    Best Overall

  • Santa Ynez Valley

    Best Food

  • Santa Ynez Valley

    Best Service

  • Santa Ynez Valley

    Good for groups

  • Santa Ynez Valley

    Neighborhood gem

  • Santa Ynez Valley

    Great for fine wines

  • Santa Ynez Valley

    Good for special occasions

  • Santa Ynez Valley

    Lively

  • Santa Ynez Valley

    Most Booked

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Hitching Post II is a timeless treasure in Buellton, renowned for its "amazing steaks," signature oak-fired grill, and exceptional service. Guests rave about the "attentive and friendly" staff and the "must-have grilled artichoke." The restaurant's relaxed atmosphere complements its standout dishes, making it a "must stop" for visitors.

5,105 Reviews
  1. CHRISTINE

    Orange County

    12 reviews

    vip
    2.0

    12 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 1
    Not worth the money!! $57 for a5 oz fillet 1 inch thick

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  2. Erica

    Central Coast

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Per usual the food and service was incredible! Our reservation was at 5:30 but the hostess Selena was kind enough to get us sat a bit earlier. Our steaks and burgers (we ate on a Wed night when they have burger night) were cooked to the perfect temperature.

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  3. Wally

    San Francisco

    3 reviews

    4.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on November 16, 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Delicious food, good service, great fun ambiance. We will definitely go back. Only sad point was they made no mention of the fact it was our anniversary and we indicated such in our reservation….oh well.

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  4. Jay

    Los Angeles

    10 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    10 reviews

    Dined on November 16, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Are we just Tammy has been there for 35 years and it’s awesome The chops and ribs are fantastic

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  5. Maryann

    New York City

    4 reviews

    4.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on November 14, 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Great local staple. Sit at the bar and eat. Casual fun and conversation

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  6. Gina

    Los Angeles

    8 reviews

    5.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on November 11, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    The food is always top notch at The Hitching Post. I love that they space out bringing the food to the table so you can enjoy and savor the food that is in front of you before bringing the next item. Grilled artichoke is incredible. So flavorful. And the meats and baked potatoes were delicious. We love coming here for dinner whenever we are in town.

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  7. Tami

    Los Angeles

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 11, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Five stars across-the-board. I do, however, want to note that our reserved table ended up not being available. They offered many other options, but we had specifically requested the area that we wanted. And to our surprise, the manager gave us the table that we wanted even though it wasn’t available for service due to them being shorthanded. And it again to our surprise the manager was our server. Customer service above and beyond! There is no doubt that anytime we are in this area, The Hitching Post will be the restaurant we go to.

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  8. Jonathan

    Los Angeles

    5 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on November 9, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Been trying to check this restaurant out for a few years. Food was great. Very fresh. Had the bone in rib eye which was fantastic. Service was very good. Ambiance… has a classic local feel to it with a western vibe. Only downside was the noise level. Could have been a factor of the large party near us. Value for food was great! Would highly recommend.

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  9. Gus

    Central Coast

    2 reviews

    4.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on November 9, 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Awesome place to eat good food, good customer service 👍

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  10. Sherrie

    Los Angeles

    60 reviews

    5.0

    60 reviews

    Dined on November 9, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great food. Exceptional service. We had a wonderful evening.

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FAQs

Hitching Post II offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (805) 688-0676.

Hitching Post II is rated 4.7 stars by 5105 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 35 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for Hitching Post II

406 E. Hwy 246, Buellton, CA 93427

Additional information

  • Cross street
    Thumbelina
  • Neighborhood
    Buellton
  • Hours of operation
    Dinner Mon, Wed–Sun 4:30 pm–9:00 pm
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Steakhouse, American
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Parking details
    None
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    Frank Ostini
  • Additional
    Beer, BYO Wine, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Phone number
    (805) 688-0676
  • Catering
    We bring our oakwood grill to you with a crew to serve traditional "Santa Maria Style BBQ" or elegant multi course meals with great Santa Barbara wines.
  • Private party facilities
    Very limited private and semi-private opportunities. Please call for details.
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