Santa Maria

Restaurants

Chef Rick's Ultimately Fine Foods

Widely regarded as one of Santa Maria's top eateries (it's in nearby Orcutt, but don't be picky), Chef Rick's has established a name for itself by ser ... (more) ...

Cold Stone Creamery

How about a couple of scoops of eggnog, peppermint, pumpkin pie, or root beer ice cream? At this popular California creamery, after you've picked your ... (more) ...

Cracked Crab

This shabby-looking crab shack, located right on Pismo Beach's main drag, doesn't gain its high marks for an elegant, candle-lit setting. Indeed, old ... (more) ...

Dino's Deli

Before heading out for a day touring the countryside, hopping from winery to winery, savvy travelers know to stop by this deli for made-to-order boxed ... (more) ...

F. McLintocks Saloon & Dining House

One of the area's most popular restaurants, McLintocks has built its reputation on Old West hospitality and terrific grilled meats. The restaurant, wh ... (more) ...

Far Western Tavern

Located just west of downtown Santa Maria, Far Western Tavern dates back to 1912 and still exhibits the trappings of that era – leather cowhide curtai ... (more) ...

Fat Cat's Café

This yellow stucco cafe serves delicious eats throughout the day, making it a favorite with everybody from vacationing dinner-seekers to early risers ... (more) ...

Garden Room

The elegant Garden Room at the Santa Maria Inn combines Continental charm and elegance with innovative California cuisine to create one of the area's ... (more) ...

Giuseppe's

Known for wood-fired, thin-crust pizzas and traditional pasta dishes, this cozy Southern Italian eatery is a popular place for group gatherings and bi ... (more) ...

Hitching Post Of Casmalia

To say that Casmalia is a classic American cowtown would be an understatement, as visitors would no doubt attest upon seeing the town's premier restau ... (more) ...

Jack's Restaurant & Bakery

One of the best places in town to grab a quick, homestyle breakfast (served all day) and a great cup of joe, Jack's has built its reputation on two co ... (more) ...

Jocko's Restaurant

Since back in the 1950s, this quintessential California roadhouse has been serving barbecued meat with that distinctive Santa Maria flavor. Jocko's is ... (more) ...

Klondike Pizza

How's this for a gimmick? Take a restaurant, decorate it to look like something out of a Jack London novel (i.e., an Alaskan shack), and specialize in ... (more) ...

Mo's Smokehouse

One of the best places in Santa Maria to sample the distinctive flavor of hickory-smoked barbecue. Before ever serving up his first sparerib, Mo scour ... (more) ...

Orcutt Burgers

Widely recognized as the area's foremost burger joint, thanks to its fresh ingredients, this former pool hall has become a favorite for breakfast, ser ... (more) ...

Red Robin

This California chain has established its reputation on gourmet-caliber burgers and a casual, retro-inspired setting that makes it popular with famili ... (more) ...

Restaurant Marcella

Both comfortable and casually elegant, Restaurant Marcella is a Fess Parker enterprise. Boasting a fireplace, outdoor dining, and an interior that rec ... (more) ...

Shaw's Steak House & Tavern

This traditional Central California grill is one of Santa Maria's more popular gathering spots, either for meeting friends for after-work cocktails or ... (more) ...

Starbucks

This perennial favorite is the place to get your day started, take a break, or wind down. In the early hours, order the wake-up call of your preferenc ... (more) ...

Steamers of Pismo

This elegant seafood restaurant, whose contemporary dining room offers spectacular views of nearby cliffs and distant Port San Luis, is the younger si ... (more) ...

Straw Hat Pizza

The story of this franchise dates to the late 1950s, when an entrepreneur opened a modest pizza joint in the small town of San Leandro. Over the next ... (more) ...

Vintner's Grill

The signature restaurant of Santa Maria's Radisson Hotel, this elegantly appointed place offers tables with terrific views of the surrounding countrys ... (more) ...