Hitching Post-Buellton
What People Are Saying About Hitching Post-Buellton
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The Scene – Big belt buckles and cowboy hats abound inside this rustic restaurant that's conveniently located just off the highway. The place is packed with folks drawn by the dark, casual interior that features simple wooden tables covered by white tablecloths. Patrons also flock here to dine where scenes of "Sideways" were filmed. – – The Food – Chef/owner Frank Ostini's Santa Maria-style barbecue has nothing to do with sauce and everything to do with grilling over a red oak fire and his trademark "magic dust seasoning." Start with the popular grilled artichoke…
07/18/09
Unbeatable Food, Service
by Mikeh
Last time we went, I ordered a lobster tail. They brought it out, and it looked great, but the waitress said the Chef didn't like the way it cooked up so he was making another one. (It tasted just fine to me!) So we got two lobster tails.
Steaks are always flavorful, tender, juicy, and cooked perfectly. If you don't think it is cooked correctly, they'll let the chef check it out and cook you another no questions asked.
The french fries are to die for. Full of flavor, not greasy... they CANNOT be beat.
Also try the artichoke. It is very flavorful and comes with a phenomenal dip.
Highly recommended. You won't be disappointed.
- Pros: Steaks, Artichokes, Lobster
- Cons: Pricy - But that should be expected
04/27/08
Best Steak I Ever Had!
by chowgal
Love this place! The Hitching Post is always my fave part of visiting SB County. You can ALWAYS count on the best steak you ever had, but don't forget to have the artichokes. I'm addicted to the Magic Dust and buy a few packs to take home with me along with a bottle or two of Hitching Post wine. Really like the Generation Red wine, too, and it's a good price. Staff is friendly and helpful. If you can, get a seat near the glassed-in barbeque for watching the chefs do their thing. I like the NY Steak the best, but my friend swears by the Rib-Chop. It's huge!
- Pros: Best Santa Maria BBQ Steaks ever
01/01/08
Overrated restaurant - not worth the wait
by kintera
Don't bother making reservations. The food is overrated for its price and the service can sometimes be condescending. My friend and I came ten minutes early for reservations at 8:45 pm. Several parties that came in after us were seated before us and we didn't get seated until well after 9 - when we were the last party waiting for a table. When I reminded the hostess that we had reservations at 8:45, she dismissed me by saying that I had only waited fifteen or so minutes and that it wasn't a big deal. You can find better meals and better service elsewhere. The only great thing about this place is the fact that it was featured in "Sideways".
- Pros: Featured in Sideways
- Cons: Horrible service
The Details on Hitching Post-Buellton
Know Before You Go:
Reservations are strongly advised on weekends; seats at the bar can be available for walk-ins, but even that gets crowded.
Save Money:
Your little one can choose either sirloin or chicken breast from the children's menu.
What to Drink:
Try a flight of the Hitching Post's own wines, including the famed Highliner, for only $8. The wine list is also heavy on local selections from other vintners. Corkage is $15.
When to Go:
Mondays offer a bar special on hamburgers and fries for $12. Baby back ribs, also a specialty, are available every night but Saturday.
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Notable Chef:
Frank Ostini
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