Restaurants in Santa Maria
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“The food was very good. However, the waitress brought me shrimp soup instead of Siete Mares Caldo. She gladly changed it for Siete Mares and when we were done eating the bill was like $69.00 I ask the waitress why and that it was wrong. She gladly corrected it and it came down to 61 and change. I wasn’t happy because I had added the food that we consumed and it was less than $60. I believe the owner saw me adding and noticed I wasn’t happy so he called the waitress and gave me the new bill for $56.00 I am telling the truth and that is why I gave this restaurant a 5 star because the owner did the right thing, after all said and done. Honesty does pay with good rewards. Thank you owner/manager, we appreciate your honesty and truthfulness. I will recommend everyone to eat here, for all the right reasons. Thank you”
“The most idyllic wine tasting spot! We drove past so many wineries and this one was out of this world - the service and just everything. Super happy about this extraordinary experience! The wines were super tasty as well - highly recommend going there!”
Restaurants by Cuisine
“Dora was really helpful? I had first gone to Vallarta and they didn’t want to service me for my check but I came here and Dora was really helpful and kind! I explained to her that my bank will not let me cash my money out on Saturday and Sundays and that I had to pay my bills today and she helped me set up an account with them! Gracias Dora!???”
“This place is always a solid choice. I go maybe once every month or two and it's always a delight. I've had most of their bentos and they are tasty and a decent amount of food for the price. They're hot sake ? is an excellent addition to the evening. And they are the restaurant that has been getting me to try sushi again and I am starting to like it as a result. The customer service is good and the place has an excellent atmosphere for a fun night out
Parking: It's a large parking lot overall, but it is a busy area. While there is typically no issue finding a spot, it may be a ways away from the restaurant”
Restaurants with Delivery
“The best cookies you will ever eat. Super soft and delicious
Vegetarian options: They will make a preference for you on the cookies
Dietary restrictions: They have a lot of calories but you can cute them into small pieces
Parking: It’s a big parking lot, has a lot of space to park and every spot is spaced out”
“We had a party of six in our group and we are glad we chose this restaurant. They had a variety of Mexican food. Our food was great and our server Nena was very attentive and accommodating. We will definitely return again when we are in the area ..”
“If you are looking for delicious and healthy food this is the PLACE! The salads are so good and leaves you feeling satisfied.
The bowls are good too but Definitely try their sandwiches! ? I usually take the food to go but, sometimes I like to stay in it's well kept. The restaurant is clean and the staff are friendly which makes it inviting. My nephews love the friendly staff too!
Dietary restrictions: There is a variety of options to select and substitute for dietary restrictions.
Kid-friendliness: The kid friendly menu has good and healthy food. I take my nephews to eat there and they love it.”
“This place just ripped me off but I went through it. Should’ve been $13.49 they told me $32.49 I paid it plus give him a tip. I am old hard of hearing but they took a vantage of me. Tried to call the phone direct no answer. This place is very dishonest I don’t usually do this but this is bad May 7. Both of you know who you are do you know how you took a vantage of me. You got me. Never be back and I will tell everybody I know”
“Delicious double meat plates for less than a Big Mac combo!
Parking: There is plenty of parking at Walmart, but nearby parking is sometimes full.
Kid-friendliness: Atmosphere is cute/ kawaii, which kids would enjoy. The dining room is small, so maybe 1 or 2 well-behaved children max.
Wheelchair accessibility: This restaurant and nearby parking is accessible.”
“This place is great, flavors are authentic and the food is made to order. They don't have pupusases ready made and sitting in a freezer or refrigerator so they taste freash and homemade. The cabbage is perfect also. Tried the yucca and it was the best I've had from any restaurant ever. I will definitely be returning often.”
“Food is great, but service has been poor lately. The restaurant gets way too many To-Go orders to keep up with, which results in poor service to indoor customers who’ve waited 45 min or more from when they initially ordered their food.”
Outdoor Dining
“Papa Murphy's is awesome take and bake pizza. The staff are very helpful and cool to meet. Their food is excellent and that is coming from an Italian from a long line of central coast Italian restaurant owners. Thank you guys for offering some great traditional food from southern Italy with your own Papa Murphy's twist. I am also very happy that they accept EBT which is great for the community. Thanks again!”
“EVERY SINGLE TIME i come through with my mobile order drive thru...SOMETHING IS MISSING from my order. do you not check orders before handing out to make sure everything is there (accuracy)???? i always ask if everything is there, im always told yes. this is getting ridiculous...i eat CFA at least 2-3x a week for the 6 of us.....missing items add up ... ive had my coolwrap meal missing, all our french fries, hash browns for breakfast, nuggets missing... i dont notice until ive got home and dont have time to go all the way back....i shouldnt have to stop and check accuracy before heading home”
“The service was great very informative and friendly, let me tell you about the food , One of my sons had the pulled pork sandwich. He said it was delicious. My other son had the double cheeseburger with fries. He gave it a seven out of 10 , my husband and I split our dishes and the chicken was amazing. The tri-tip was delicious. The ribs were also so tasty! 10/10 . We will be back !”
“Loco Moco here is so ono and the best you’ll find off the island. Be warned, if you get loco moco with fried rice you WILL become addicted and never be able to eat normal fried rice again. A sincere hats off to the owners and staff, never had a bad experience here and I eat this way more than I should.”
“Best empanadas I've ever had! We keep coming back because the staff is amazing. If something is on the specials board, it is worth a try! I have not had a bad meal at Chelo's!!!”
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“Great staff, very attentive, professional, curious and kind, the prices for the food are a little more expensive, but they have good quality and good tasting food, the atmosphere of Olive Garden is very pleasant.
Great staff, very attentive, professional, curious and friendly, the food prices are a little more expensive, but they have good quality and good tasting food, the atmosphere at Olive Garden is very pleasant.”
“I came here for the first time with my fiancé as we were looking for a good spot for some ramen. We were immediately greeted and told to sit anywhere we like. It's got a nice atmosphere, very cozy and quiet. We ordered some appetizers (egg rolls and gyoza). The appetizers came out super fresh and hot. The gyoza was nothing to write home about, but like I said, was freshly fried. The egg rolls were pretty dang good though. As for ramen, I ordered the black garlic ramen and my fiancé got the chicken ramen. Both were very tasty. The broth could have been a little warmer, but other than that, it was great. Service was prompt, polite, and patient to the fact we were first time visitors and asking questions. Will definitely be coming back.”
“This is my second visit to Santa Maria for work, and the second time staying at the Santa Maria Inn. I’ll start with the rooms, I’ve only stayed in the newer rooms (tower) and I love! The original rooms are older because it’s a historical hotel, so know that when coming. This hotel has it all, no need to leave, pool, 2+ bars, and a restaurant with great food. I came to the bar everyday after work (don’t judge). The vibe is on point, brunch on Sundays with bottomless mimosas, say less!! Tiffany is in the bar on (Sunday) and let me tell you from a back in the day server, she is giving the hospitality vibes and surely bringing people back no doubt! Super sweet, attentive and even remembered me from months past, (speaks to my server soul)! If not for the sweet front dest staff and good food, come for the tasty libations and Tiffany!!”
“Great staff, very attentive, professional, curious and kind, the prices for the food are a little more expensive, but they have good quality and good tasting food, the atmosphere of Olive Garden is very pleasant.
Great staff, very attentive, professional, curious and friendly, the food prices are a little more expensive, but they have good quality and good tasting food, the atmosphere at Olive Garden is very pleasant.”
“So... I'm a local. Through the years, some of my friends have never wanted to accompany me here. "You won't like it. It's too expensive." Yesterday was my first time here, and I now realize I've been surrounding myself with bums and broke-asses. But evolution is always good. I'm just sad that it took me this long! LOL!”
24 Hour Restaurants
“My dad is a service related disabled Vietnam veteran. Today I took him to get his special free veteran’s day meal. Thank you Denny’s for allowing him to take it to go. He has trouble walking and sitting for too long lately and has been reluctant to go out much, especially to crowded restaurants, due to COVID 19. The meal was amazing! He had enough pancakes to share with his grandkids.😉 Even as busy as you were, the service was amazing and quick. I think he waited a total of 10 mins. Maybe consider handing out a free meal card for next year to still help avoid the large crowd that was still present and did not allow for social distancing. You did way better than IHOP who stipulated he had to eat it there and not get it to go and they were packed as well. We left and went straight to you. Thank you for recognizing and supporting all service members, past and present.”
“Definitely worth a visit to see the amazing wine caves, then stay for the great wine!”
“It certainly has come a long way of the days of having the creepy singing bears. Lots to entertain my two year old granddaughter. The “meal deals” really aren’t deals. You’re better off ordering everything separately. This pizza is surprisingly good. We will definitely take the two year old back there.”
Takeout Restaurants
“The food was very good. However, the waitress brought me shrimp soup instead of Siete Mares Caldo. She gladly changed it for Siete Mares and when we were done eating the bill was like $69.00 I ask the waitress why and that it was wrong. She gladly corrected it and it came down to 61 and change. I wasn’t happy because I had added the food that we consumed and it was less than $60. I believe the owner saw me adding and noticed I wasn’t happy so he called the waitress and gave me the new bill for $56.00 I am telling the truth and that is why I gave this restaurant a 5 star because the owner did the right thing, after all said and done. Honesty does pay with good rewards. Thank you owner/manager, we appreciate your honesty and truthfulness. I will recommend everyone to eat here, for all the right reasons. Thank you”
“First time here and I was surprised.
The place is nice, but its empty from the inside. Its somewhat quiet, so it's calm. The waiter was polite and gave us chips and salsa. She was really patient.
I ordered a quesadilla "herradero" which is pretty big and it has a wonderful taste. I feel like it was a reasonable price.
At the end the waiter gave us peppermints. :)”
“I came here for the first time with my fiancé as we were looking for a good spot for some ramen. We were immediately greeted and told to sit anywhere we like. It's got a nice atmosphere, very cozy and quiet. We ordered some appetizers (egg rolls and gyoza). The appetizers came out super fresh and hot. The gyoza was nothing to write home about, but like I said, was freshly fried. The egg rolls were pretty dang good though. As for ramen, I ordered the black garlic ramen and my fiancé got the chicken ramen. Both were very tasty. The broth could have been a little warmer, but other than that, it was great. Service was prompt, polite, and patient to the fact we were first time visitors and asking questions. Will definitely be coming back.”
“I am a wine club member here. This place remains true to the term " boutique winery" the surrounding area of Santa Ynez is growing in tourist visits to all the wineries and vineyards. But Tres Hermanas Winery sits nestled adjacent Santa Ynez in Santa Maria. It is absolutely a peaceful, Serene, beautiful. I highly recommend the Pinot Noir ,Sangiovése and the Sadie Cuveé which are my favorites. The picnic area is ample, lush and with beautiful views of the Syrah Vineyards and surrounding mountains. It is for me one of the premier places for a tasting and picnic with out huge crowds which have been growing fast within this last year. Whoever is reading this, please check this place out.”
Drive-Thru Restaurants
“They made an amazing gluten free chocolate chip cake that was moist with a cream cheese frosting! My family bought it for an event where multiple guests had gluten sensitivities, and everyone ended up enjoying it; of the entire dessert table, that cake disappeared quite quickly!”
“We arrived in Santa Maria in the evening. We chose California Birrias Y tacos because it was next to our hotel and the rating was above 4.5.It's one of the best Mexican we've had. The portions are huge for us but it's so good that we ate almost everything.Delicious. You can go there with your eyes closed.”
“Authentic Mexican food- we tried several things including the Birria tacos and everything was great! Fresh ingredients, great service, cooked to order and a great selection. The churros were the best we’ve ever had! Welcome to the neighborhood, happy to have some great Mexican food locally!”
“We stopped in at Der Wienerschnitzel
armed with a coupon.
10 chili cheese dogs for 20 bucks.
I also got two corn dogs with mustard.
And yes they had my favorite diet Coke.
It had been a very long time since I'd had a chili cheese dog from here I truly enjoyed it.
The staff was very friendly and the food came out very quickly.
So I had a quick lunch and we will both have some leftovers for dinner.”
“This place is always a solid choice. I go maybe once every month or two and it's always a delight. I've had most of their bentos and they are tasty and a decent amount of food for the price. They're hot sake ? is an excellent addition to the evening. And they are the restaurant that has been getting me to try sushi again and I am starting to like it as a result. The customer service is good and the place has an excellent atmosphere for a fun night out
Parking: It's a large parking lot overall, but it is a busy area. While there is typically no issue finding a spot, it may be a ways away from the restaurant”
“The best PHO spot in the 805. And this is coming from someone who grew up in both LA County and Orange County.
ALSO for all the uncultured folks, PLEASE STOP ASKING FOR A TO GO BOX for your left over PHO. That is absolutely frowned upon. It's idiotic to even do so. It's the dumbest thing anyone could do. SMFH...”
“This place is great, flavors are authentic and the food is made to order. They don't have pupusases ready made and sitting in a freezer or refrigerator so they taste freash and homemade. The cabbage is perfect also. Tried the yucca and it was the best I've had from any restaurant ever. I will definitely be returning often.”
“Decent spot for lunch or dinner. Meat quality is okay for what one pays might be a bit high but thats the wonders of dinning out. Service lacks at time but they do their best to accommodate you.”
“Walked into this subway. Extremely neat and clean. I was able to walk in and walk out with in minutes. Employee was was generous and greeting. I felt very welcoming and excited to eat my sandwich and felt good with customers service.”
Cheap Eats
“Food is delicious! Everything I have tried is scrumptious! Love the soup and salad lunch deal! The homemade minestrone soup is so good! But my most favorite dish of all is the chicken piccata! The best I have ever had! I highly recommend it but it’s only served on the last Weekend of the month!”
“This place was excellent! We had lengua, carnitas, al pastor, pescada and cameron (sp?) tacos, and all were phenomenal! I am a bit of a spice weenie so it was a bit out of my comfort zone, but nothing "Mas crema, por favor" could not solve. :) My husband, who has a higher spice tolerance, absolutely loved it! I highly recommend this place. The jamaica is really good, too. It was definitely a highlight of our trip to Santa Maria.”
“You can relax and watch TV. You can have a beer or a glass of wine. The kids can spend all your quarters on the video games lol Their pizza is a little pricey but we’ll worth it. It is great quality food Their always always clean. Be aware that servers are serving your food. If you need something ask one of the girls and the will try and accommodate you. Enjoy!!!!”
“I enjoyed coming to this restaurant. I flew into Santa Maria and they have a nice place to tie down your plane outside. While the downsides are that the restaurant is maybe a little run down or sparsely decorated, and it took a while to get seated, the food was excellent and the wait staff was so friendly. They had a great deal on Foxen wine which we gladly took advantage of. I got the queen’s cut prime rib and my spouse got the Nashville hit chicken. Both were great! I know that <4 stars is usually suspect, but I really enjoyed my time here. Please don’t hesitate to try especially if you are a traveler at the hotel and need to take it easy.”
“It's cool as the word goes, there I was going to dance with the güera, if you see the comment I'll send you my regards, ps: you took me to get a tattoo once and then you went to fix your tattoo on your back :)”
“Celebrated a special occasion here recently. Really lovely service and outstanding food and drink. Wonderful unfiltered sake. Got the motorcycle, tarantula, dragon and salmon delight rolls. All excellent particularly moto and salmon delight. Really great experience all around. Super friendly staff! Thank you!!”
Latest Reviews
“We've been looking for a buffet with healthy food ever since Hometown Buffet closed several of their locations on the central coast. We go as often as possible to V Star Buffet and thoroughly enjoy every visit. If you arrive before 2pm their lunch is only $15. I love the fact that most of their foods do NOT contain MSG and they will tell you which food contains the MSG if you ask. Although it might not be Chinese in origin, I love their coleslaw. The only improvement I'd like to see is a "heat" indicator so I know which dishes are spicy. They use a large amount of mushrooms, an item that's hard to find in most restaurants. I'm also gluten intolerant and I don't have any problem finding food that I can eat at the V Star Buffet. Their ice cream is the best we've ever tasted -- rich and full bodied. They don't have a designated employee standing at the counter to dish the ice cream for you, but the friendly staff are quick to notice that you're standing near the ice cream and they come immediately to dish it out for you. Their staff are very professional and tend to be on the quiet side, but if you indicate that you'd like more water it seems to appear as if by magic. It's true that they use disposable plates, but they've switched back to using metal utensils rather than the plastic ones they used during covid. And they provide an ample amount of napkins without us having to ask for more. If you want quality food, at a reasonable price, and aren't specifically looking for traditional Chinese food then we recommend you stop by for lunch. We might just be there too.”
“This place just ripped me off but I went through it. Should’ve been $13.49 they told me $32.49 I paid it plus give him a tip. I am old hard of hearing but they took a vantage of me. Tried to call the phone direct no answer. This place is very dishonest I don’t usually do this but this is bad May 7. Both of you know who you are do you know how you took a vantage of me. You got me. Never be back and I will tell everybody I know”
“I am always on the lookout for the best places to enjoy lunch and dinner with customers, friends and family. I look for places that are not your cookie cutter run of the mill restaurants, Well that is this place, one of my new favorites, and truly one of the best places in town to enjoy. If you come here and can not enjoy/appreciate the taste of this amazing food well you better go to the Dr as your taste buds may need to be tested. If you come to this place and don’t feel totally relaxed, Maybe you should seek counseling as your too up tight, shoot get a beer and relax, as you need to open your mind to what a true authentic place to decompress and enjoy your inner foodie is. I highly recommend TSBK. Signed by a guy that loves good food and don’t pass out free undeserving reviews. This will be your new spot! Enjoy!”
Most Popular Restaurants
“The best cookies you will ever eat. Super soft and delicious
Vegetarian options: They will make a preference for you on the cookies
Dietary restrictions: They have a lot of calories but you can cute them into small pieces
Parking: It’s a big parking lot, has a lot of space to park and every spot is spaced out”
“We came in from out of town and wanted a variety of food bu5 breakfast and lunch. we picked the right one it was delicious and the prices are outstanding. Our waitress Antoniette I hope I am saying it right was Awesome great Service and food. San Jose Huckleberry .”
“Loco Moco here is so ono and the best you’ll find off the island. Be warned, if you get loco moco with fried rice you WILL become addicted and never be able to eat normal fried rice again. A sincere hats off to the owners and staff, never had a bad experience here and I eat this way more than I should.”
“The best PHO spot in the 805. And this is coming from someone who grew up in both LA County and Orange County.
ALSO for all the uncultured folks, PLEASE STOP ASKING FOR A TO GO BOX for your left over PHO. That is absolutely frowned upon. It's idiotic to even do so. It's the dumbest thing anyone could do. SMFH...”
“Authentic Mexican food- we tried several things including the Birria tacos and everything was great! Fresh ingredients, great service, cooked to order and a great selection. The churros were the best we’ve ever had! Welcome to the neighborhood, happy to have some great Mexican food locally!”
“EVERY SINGLE TIME i come through with my mobile order drive thru...SOMETHING IS MISSING from my order. do you not check orders before handing out to make sure everything is there (accuracy)???? i always ask if everything is there, im always told yes. this is getting ridiculous...i eat CFA at least 2-3x a week for the 6 of us.....missing items add up ... ive had my coolwrap meal missing, all our french fries, hash browns for breakfast, nuggets missing... i dont notice until ive got home and dont have time to go all the way back....i shouldnt have to stop and check accuracy before heading home”
“Outstanding service and great food!”