Ambiance and space was the best part for sure! Definitely kid friendly and even had a little kid size picnic bench. The wines were good and the service was excellent. Wines were very well explained and pacing was spot on. We will for sure be back. They also have food options but we didn't try them. They looked great though!
obcean07
Each and every time we visit HP2 we are so impressed and pleasantly satiated. Always the best steaks and wonderful pinots! You just can’t go wrong. Yummm,..
Jeffrey Allen
Very good food and great atmosphere!! You can watch the Ostriches while having a tasting!!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Steak Sandwich
HughD79
It's been a number of years since we were here last but very little has changed and the food and staff are as wonderful as ever. The Hitching Post 2 BBQ has been in Buellton, CA for over 35 years cooking over the same oak fired grill. While locally renowned, its location for scenes and ties to the movie Sideways added to its already following. A varied menu with lots of choices and most everything is cooked on their very large and open, oak fired grill. Aaron was a great server and had the numerous specials memorized to perfection. A relish-tray, garlic bread, soup or salad and your choice of starch are included. Never have had a poor meal or poor service. They are busy and reservations are a must even if you are dining early (closed Tuesdays). The have a great winery with their own label and have added a tasting room next door that also does a simple lunch menu Monday-Sunday. I will say it is looking a little worn and in need of a little TLC here and there but the food and service remain as good as ever.
Tonya S
Steaks were great. Cheesecake was delightful. Genevieve was very informative about the area and extended her hospitality‐made us feel like locals.
Lisa C.
DON'T order the steak salad, unless you like your steak cold!!! Been to 5 star restaurants, where steak is grilled & put on the bed of lettuce, right before it's served to your table. Guessing it was the owner, because she was pretty insistent, the reason it's served cold, is because, it's the preference of HER & HER husband, "They like their salad that way". Maybe it should be stated on the menu, the steak is served cold, before people shell out $15 for a salad their not going to eat. Had to order something to replace the salad, for which I was charged full price, while I watched them toss the salad in the garbage. Unfortunate, because I was here two months ago & looked forward to returning.
Theresa G.
What a great spot! We love to stop for lunch and a bottle of Pinks. The burger is phenomenal as well as the steak sandwich with caramelized onions! The view is captivating and will keep you sitting for hours! A just stop when on the 246.
Pilar Marrero
Unmissable.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Alex Cuecuecha
We went there for lunch. Had a burger and some Tritip tacos. Burger was huge and the tacos were overflowing. It’s very laidback they bring out the food but make sure you grab any condiments and cutlery you may need. They did mention that it might be changing to a true sit down with a waiter soon so this may not apply soon after I post this.Anyway, make sure you are hungry!!!! Oh and the fries are delicious even without the ketchup.
bsperoni
We were visitng from the UK and stopped in Buellton overnight on a road trip between LA and San Francisco. Both my friend and I are fans of Sideways so made sure to book a table here. We both opted for the 15oz Prime top Sirloin, which was by far the best and most memorable steak I've had in the US. Cooked exactly as we asked and seasoned excellently. It's certainly up the pricier end of the market, but as a treat/special occasion spending almost $60 on a steak is worth it here. A big shout out to our server, Mackenzie. she's an absolute star and a credit to the restaurant.
Great dinner, good company, good service and a very interesting and entertaining dinner guest. Hitching Post has their own delicious wines! We had a very good experience here as we always do when touring Santa Barbara County. Nate Axline, Assistant winemaker for Liquid Farms, presented his wines and he could have talked all night; just a wealth of knowledge. He also makes his own wines, RZN. The ambiance was wonderful and thoroughly enjoyed the evening.
Cliff Ashlock
Friendly staff, good food and wine. This is a must stop by place.
Cornel Ecuacion
This place is definitely wine in a million! I've made a lot of pour decisions in my life and super glad we visited this amazing winery.Dined the night before at their restaurant next door Hitching Post II and got the chance to enjoy some of their wine selections so decided to swing by the winery the next day to sample some of the other wines I didn't get a chance to try. So glad I did as this wine tasting was definitely the highlight of my vacation.We were welcomed by the host with the most Aaron when we got there just before opening time. It was amazing to hear him regale us with the history and future plans for Hitching Post Wines. The conversation and the wine was just perfect and one of the most memorable ones we've had sober or not :) Also had the pleasure of meeting owner and legendary wine maker Frank Ostini.Our visit here reminds me that wine is more than just it grapes. The best ones are the ones that were cultivated, nurtured and coaxed to excellence by passionate individuals like Frank and Aaron.Cheers to Frank, Aaron and the Hitching Post team! We love your Pinot and maybe, just maybe drink a glass of Merlot if anyone orders it (sorry Miles!).All in all, this is a wine-derful place to sip and enjoy life~
Cornel E.
This place is definitely wine in a million! I've made a lot of pour decisions in my life and super glad we visited this amazing winery.Dined the night before at their restaurant next door Hitching Post II and got the chance to enjoy some of their wine selections so decided to swing by the winery the next day to sample some of the other wines I didn't get a chance to try. So glad I did as this wine tasting was definitely the highlight of my vacation.We were welcomed by the host with the most Aaron when we got there just before opening time. It was amazing to hear him regale us with the history and future plans for Hitching Post Wines. The conversation and the wine was just perfect and one of the most memorable ones we've had sober or not :) Also had the pleasure of meeting owner and legendary wine maker Frank Ostini.Our visit here reminds me that wine is more than just it grapes. The best ones are the ones that were cultivated, nurtured and coaxed to excellence by passionate individuals like Frank and Aaron. Cheers to Frank, Aaron and the Hitching Post team! We love your Pinot and maybe, just maybe drink a glass of Merlot if anyone orders it (sorry Miles!).All in all, this is a wine-derful place to sip and enjoy life~
Richard L
Worked there and I was the only one I ever seen wash my hands in months... the hand wash sink is always full of sonething
Ambiance and space was the best part for sure! Definitely kid friendly and even had a little kid size picnic bench. The wines were good and the service was excellent. Wines were very well explained and pacing was spot on. We will for sure be back. They also have food options but we didn't try them. They looked great though!
Each and every time we visit HP2 we are so impressed and pleasantly satiated. Always the best steaks and wonderful pinots! You just can’t go wrong. Yummm,..
Very good food and great atmosphere!! You can watch the Ostriches while having a tasting!!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Steak Sandwich
It's been a number of years since we were here last but very little has changed and the food and staff are as wonderful as ever. The Hitching Post 2 BBQ has been in Buellton, CA for over 35 years cooking over the same oak fired grill. While locally renowned, its location for scenes and ties to the movie Sideways added to its already following. A varied menu with lots of choices and most everything is cooked on their very large and open, oak fired grill. Aaron was a great server and had the numerous specials memorized to perfection. A relish-tray, garlic bread, soup or salad and your choice of starch are included. Never have had a poor meal or poor service. They are busy and reservations are a must even if you are dining early (closed Tuesdays). The have a great winery with their own label and have added a tasting room next door that also does a simple lunch menu Monday-Sunday. I will say it is looking a little worn and in need of a little TLC here and there but the food and service remain as good as ever.
Steaks were great. Cheesecake was delightful. Genevieve was very informative about the area and extended her hospitality‐made us feel like locals.
DON'T order the steak salad, unless you like your steak cold!!! Been to 5 star restaurants, where steak is grilled & put on the bed of lettuce, right before it's served to your table. Guessing it was the owner, because she was pretty insistent, the reason it's served cold, is because, it's the preference of HER & HER husband, "They like their salad that way". Maybe it should be stated on the menu, the steak is served cold, before people shell out $15 for a salad their not going to eat. Had to order something to replace the salad, for which I was charged full price, while I watched them toss the salad in the garbage. Unfortunate, because I was here two months ago & looked forward to returning.
What a great spot! We love to stop for lunch and a bottle of Pinks. The burger is phenomenal as well as the steak sandwich with caramelized onions! The view is captivating and will keep you sitting for hours! A just stop when on the 246.
Unmissable.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
We went there for lunch. Had a burger and some Tritip tacos. Burger was huge and the tacos were overflowing. It’s very laidback they bring out the food but make sure you grab any condiments and cutlery you may need. They did mention that it might be changing to a true sit down with a waiter soon so this may not apply soon after I post this.Anyway, make sure you are hungry!!!! Oh and the fries are delicious even without the ketchup.
We were visitng from the UK and stopped in Buellton overnight on a road trip between LA and San Francisco. Both my friend and I are fans of Sideways so made sure to book a table here. We both opted for the 15oz Prime top Sirloin, which was by far the best and most memorable steak I've had in the US. Cooked exactly as we asked and seasoned excellently. It's certainly up the pricier end of the market, but as a treat/special occasion spending almost $60 on a steak is worth it here. A big shout out to our server, Mackenzie. she's an absolute star and a credit to the restaurant.
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Great dinner, good company, good service and a very interesting and entertaining dinner guest. Hitching Post has their own delicious wines! We had a very good experience here as we always do when touring Santa Barbara County. Nate Axline, Assistant winemaker for Liquid Farms, presented his wines and he could have talked all night; just a wealth of knowledge. He also makes his own wines, RZN. The ambiance was wonderful and thoroughly enjoyed the evening.
Friendly staff, good food and wine. This is a must stop by place.
This place is definitely wine in a million! I've made a lot of pour decisions in my life and super glad we visited this amazing winery.Dined the night before at their restaurant next door Hitching Post II and got the chance to enjoy some of their wine selections so decided to swing by the winery the next day to sample some of the other wines I didn't get a chance to try. So glad I did as this wine tasting was definitely the highlight of my vacation.We were welcomed by the host with the most Aaron when we got there just before opening time. It was amazing to hear him regale us with the history and future plans for Hitching Post Wines. The conversation and the wine was just perfect and one of the most memorable ones we've had sober or not :) Also had the pleasure of meeting owner and legendary wine maker Frank Ostini.Our visit here reminds me that wine is more than just it grapes. The best ones are the ones that were cultivated, nurtured and coaxed to excellence by passionate individuals like Frank and Aaron.Cheers to Frank, Aaron and the Hitching Post team! We love your Pinot and maybe, just maybe drink a glass of Merlot if anyone orders it (sorry Miles!).All in all, this is a wine-derful place to sip and enjoy life~
This place is definitely wine in a million! I've made a lot of pour decisions in my life and super glad we visited this amazing winery.Dined the night before at their restaurant next door Hitching Post II and got the chance to enjoy some of their wine selections so decided to swing by the winery the next day to sample some of the other wines I didn't get a chance to try. So glad I did as this wine tasting was definitely the highlight of my vacation.We were welcomed by the host with the most Aaron when we got there just before opening time. It was amazing to hear him regale us with the history and future plans for Hitching Post Wines. The conversation and the wine was just perfect and one of the most memorable ones we've had sober or not :) Also had the pleasure of meeting owner and legendary wine maker Frank Ostini.Our visit here reminds me that wine is more than just it grapes. The best ones are the ones that were cultivated, nurtured and coaxed to excellence by passionate individuals like Frank and Aaron. Cheers to Frank, Aaron and the Hitching Post team! We love your Pinot and maybe, just maybe drink a glass of Merlot if anyone orders it (sorry Miles!).All in all, this is a wine-derful place to sip and enjoy life~
Worked there and I was the only one I ever seen wash my hands in months... the hand wash sink is always full of sonething