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Hitching Post II, Buellton, CA

Hitching Post II

4.7
4.7
5118 Reviews
$31 to $50
Steakhouse

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 29 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 5,118 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 offers an unforgettable dining experience with its "amazing steaks" and oak-fired barbecue. Guests rave about the "attentive and friendly service" and the "fabulous food," including a must-try grilled artichoke. Perfect for special occasions, this beloved spot in Buellton delights with its "wonderful atmosphere" and "incredible wines."

5,118 Reviews
  1. Denise

    Los Angeles

    9 reviews

    vip
    2.0

    9 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 1
    We were visiting the area for our 30th wedding anniversary and hitching Post II was our night out to celebrate. We were thoroughly disappointed with the restaurant. They are riding on their fame from being in a movie, Sideways from 20 years ago. There weren’t even flowers on the tables, there is no ambience. The “tender”fillet mignon was not good quality. I get better at Trader Joe’s that I cook at home. It was an expensive mediocre meal, no atmosphere and we were looking so forward to our dinner there.  the one saving grace , was the complementary ice cream with fudge for an Anniversary dessert.  with so many new and interesting restaurants in the area Hitching Post really needs to elevate their experience.

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  2. Sean

    Central Coast

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    It was one of the best meals I have had in the area

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  3. Duncan

    Central Coast

    5 reviews

    4.0

    5 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 3
    My favorite restaurant. Tonight wasn't the best service I've had and we were seated in between tables with literally babies so not exactly a great mood. The food is the best as are the Pinots so I wouldn't not come back but disappointed at our table

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  4. Elise

    San Francisco

    14 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    14 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Delicious as always! We even shared a big slice of chocolate cake with vanilla ice cream for dessert!

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  5. Dan

    Los Angeles

    71 reviews

    5.0

    71 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Steak sandwiches, wine and everything else are always fantastic!!! Manager, Angel, runs a great operation and his team always delivers the best service. This is a true gem. For anyone who liked the movie, “Sideways,” this place is on the “do not miss going” list.

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  6. Anne

    Central Coast

    8 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on December 2, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Always reliably good food! Excellent service and a fun place to make your favorite, weekly restaurant!

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  7. Hank

    Tallahassee

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on December 1, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Garlic app was great and ribeye was very tender and perfectly seasoned. Love the restaurant

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  8. Ron

    Central Coast

    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on December 1, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Special occasion for Anniversary and food and service was great.

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  9. Mimi

    Orange County

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 30, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great server. Excellent steaks. Old school m ny-wonderful!

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  10. Estella

    Los Angeles

    21 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    21 reviews

    Dined on November 30, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Food and service are always outstanding. The babyback ribs are chef's kiss.

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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 5118 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 29 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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