23 Best American Restaurants in Santa Maria

“I have eaten at this restaurant a couple times now and their food is great. Can't beat their eggs benedict anywhere in town. Service is great more people should try this restaurant.“

“Good food great to eat whit family“

“I go at least once a week for almost a year now... my kids even like it... I like the strawberry banana boba ♥️🤗“

“This restaurant has incredible customer service. We had ordered food online and were not sure if it was being delivered. We had called to ask them and the nice man wasn’t sure either. Well, 15 minutes later they call me back informing that doordash has picked up my order. The employees just went above and beyond. That sweet man didn’t have to call me back and he did.“

“Always great food and awesome staff“

“This is a wonderful bowling alley! It is clean and well maintained, which is becoming increasingly rare these days. I didn't have any issues at all with my lanes while practicing for nearly three hours. Both the bar and the grill were well run and efficient too. I had tri-tip sandwich that was delicious. While I was eating lunch, the General Manager walked over and asked me how my lunch was and offered to comp me some more games as well as invite me to a future bowling tournament! He really made me feel like a local regular. The ambiance is laid back and chill, just like it should be for an alley. Everyone from the center I interacted with was direct and courteous, which was a breath of fresh air. And I knew I was in the right place when I stepped in and saw the American and State of California flags hanging above the lanes. If you are anywhere near Santa Maria and want to relax with friends, have some BBQ and maybe an adult beverage or two, hit this place up!“

“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.“

“Great classic drinks. Highlight of every trip to Santa Maria. Bartender is a great. If you like coffee try his Espresso Margarita.“

“Visited from Houston, Texas and it’s the best!“

“Amazing food and amazing service!!!“

“me agrada desayunar alli❤❤“

“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.“

“It's Applebee's and I know what to expect as far as food. I stick to fresher items like salads and grilled chicken dishes. What makes this place stand out is the staff. Ezra Paco makes you feel like part of the family. I've been a frequent patron in the last 2 years. He know my drink preferences, food likes and dislikes. His engaging and accurate prompt service is should be applauded. Support staff and bartenders add to welcoming feeling of the Santa Maria A-b's
Also great for large parties. I brought a large party here after a celebration of life. Everyone enjoyed themselves. Thanks Ezra Paco.“

“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!“

“Much better than I expected 2x in a row.

Returning 2x customer ordered the same thing. Tri tip plate and chicken strip appetizer. The chicken is a breast sliced, battered and fries old school”grandma style” which satisfied a craving that not many restaurants can hit.
The trip is decent, it’s is sliced then grilled so keep that in mind. It’s tri-tip steaks. I’m it a fan of the rice but it’s that wierd rice that my mom used to make so I’m naturally not a fan. I ordered the meat at medium which isn’t came out more on the well-done side so keep that in mind but it’s tender so I don’t really care. I treat it like a chicken strip and dunk it in the mash potatoes.

The only reason I gave it a four star is they don’t have brewed ice tea and I have to listen to the occasional drink at the bar when I check in.“

“Great service and food 😃😃😃“

“Great! We had a wonderful waitress and food was fantastic.“

“Fui ah Santa María California pasar la navidad con mi familia y ya de regreso a casa para Washington pasé por pollos asados Culiacan está muy rico el pollo les recomiendo el pollo de ese lugar nada más que vivo en el estado Washington si no todos los días ira consumir“

“Fast friendly service. over clean“

“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.“

“My cute little wife and I went into me and Ed's pizzeria looking for some pizza and some salad.
When we went to order the lady at the counter told us they would have Coca-Cola products today but tomorrow they were changing over to Pepsi products. I was really sad.
And of course when I went to fill up my diet Coke it ran out. But I got some root beer so that was okay.
We both got personal pizzas I had all meat and Momma had pepperoni and pineapple and some other stuff. The salad bar was okay it could use some bacon bits or ham.“

“I visted the new Arlington Texas location today for lunch and I was immediately disappointed by turning into the parking lot because of the big pot holes. Why wouldn't you fix that 1st. Secondly, their front door is located near Babes trash dumpster and the smell was terrible. Who wants to inhale the unpleasant smell of trash prior to entering a restaurant to eat, it definitely can cause someone to lose their appetite. I would suggest that management speak with Babes and have some type of deodorizer sprayed to improve the smell. Despite this, i still gave them a try. I was pleasantly greeted at the door and decided to order to go. I found menu prices to be decent even though some items were costly. I choose the shrimp po boy & fries. The order was received quickly and the food presentation was great. The sandwich was loaded with shrimp and topped with lettuce (too much), pickles, tomatoes and some type of dressing on toasted bread. The sandwich was so full that you couldn't close the bread without eating some of the shrimp. The fries were hot and had seasoning sprinkled on them. The shrimp was seasoned well and tasted good but the fries were just ok. Overall the meal was good and I was satisfied with paying 17 dollars after tax. The food was good but the dumpster smell was a complete turnoff and will keep me from returning until something is done. I still would suggest giving them a try because the food and service was good. They also made me feel welcomed.“