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Hitching Post II, Buellton, CA

Hitching Post II

4.7
4.7
5140 Reviews
$31 to $50
Steakhouse

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2 people
7:00 pm
Booked 16 times today
  • Neighbourhood gem
  • Good for special occasions
  • Great for fine wines
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.
  • Area
    Buellton
  • Cross Street
    Thumbelina
  • Parking details
    None
  • Additional
    Beer, BYO Wine, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeaway, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 5,140 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

    Best Value

  • Santa Ynez Valley

    Good for groups

  • Santa Ynez Valley

    Healthy

  • Santa Ynez Valley

    Neighbourhood 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 must-visit steakhouse in Buellton, celebrated for its "amazing steaks" and "attentive service." Known for its oak-fired grill, the restaurant offers a warm atmosphere and a standout wine selection, including their Highliner Pinot Noir. The "artichoke appetizer is a must-have," ensuring a memorable dining experience.

5,140 Reviews
  1. OpenTable Diner

    Los Angeles

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Hitching Post II is well worth a visit. The wood grilled steaks were excellent and prepared pretty much exactly according to the cooking chart in the menu. Service was very friendly and appropriately attentive. We plan to go again.

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  2. Paula

    Central Coast

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    As a local residents, we love the Hitching Post. It is our go to Restaurant. Service and food never disappoints. Susan was our server this evening and did a fantastic job. I work in the wine industry and always recommend Hitching Post to our guests. Thank you.

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  3. Manny

    Los Angeles

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The hitching post never disappoints. Anytime we travel to Solvang we make a reservation.

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  4. Edgar

    Atlanta Metro

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    I've been coming here for the past decade. The experience is always amazing and nostalgic. Thanks for the great experience! See you all in another couple of years.

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  5. Eric

    Miami

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent food and desserts, excellent wines and a magnificent Service. Great venue to have the last dinner of 2024!

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  6. Jennifer

    VIP

    Orange County

    7 reviews

    3.0

    7 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 2
    I usually come to Hitching Post twice a year. I love the food! But definitely the customer service can improve. Jennifer was our server and she wasn't pleasant at all. Every time we needed something she would make a "mean" face like we were bothering her. If you're paying couple hundreds on food, the least you can do is serve with a smile. Yes, it's busy but you shouldn't wear ur emotions on ur sleeve. Hope next year we don't get her and we get better service.

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  7. Steve

    Las Vegas

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Everything is spectacular! Autumn our server was amazing! Food was perfectly prepared and the environment is the best in the area!

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  8. Elizabeth

    San Diego

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on 31 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Think of this restaurant as an old school steakhouse that you would go to weekly with your grandparents. It feels very homey with amazing service and food. All of us cleaned our plates and regretted not eating there earlier on our trip. You will not be disappointed but make a reservation because this restaurant has a large fan base which is clear by how busy it is.

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  9. Candyce

    San Francisco

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on 31 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Loved the food and the service at this busy but efficient place that is obviously a locals' favorite as well as a hotspot for tourists (the film Sideways features this restaurant). Steaks were perfect, the artichoke appetizer is to die for. Most importantly, our server Nikki was knowledgeable and helpful. We left with two bottles of the house wine, a sample of the sauce used for the artichoke special, a bottle of the house seasonings, and a sweatshirt! All worth it.

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  10. Michele

    Phoenix

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on 31 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We are visiting from Northern CA. My husband loves the movie “Sideways”, so we wanted to dine here. The cocktails were perfect, the servers were friendly and efficient and the food was delicious! Get the roasted garlic! My ribeye steak was perfectly cooked and the rice pilaf is amazing!

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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 5140 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a booking

2 people
7:00 pm
Booked 16 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for Hitching Post II

406 E. Hwy 246, Buellton, CA 93427

Additional information

  • Cross Street
    Thumbelina
  • Area
    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, Takeaway, 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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