Far Western Tavern

Name: Far Western Tavern
Address: 300 Clark Avenue, Orcutt, CA, United States, 93455
Telephone: (805) 937-2211
Price range: $30 and under
Rating: 4.6

4.6

1065 Reviews

$30 and under

Steakhouse

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Welcome to the Far Western Tavern—California ranch cuisine inspired by local traditions.

Our restaurant is recognized as a landmark of Santa Maria Style Barbecue, a renowned regional fare rooted in native ingredients and methods that were first popularized by 19th century rancheros.

Our menu blends this local barbecue style with other dishes that reflect our family’s heritage in the Santa Maria Valley’s Swiss-Italian ranching community, all prepared with fresh flavors from nearby farms, ranches and vineyards.

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Party Size

2 people

DateTime

Feb 8, 2023

7:30 PM

Booked 10 times today

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Elegant
Cuisines
Steakhouse, Barbecue, Cocktail Bar
Hours of operation
Bar Thu 4:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 4:00 pm–11:00 pm Dinner Thu, Sun 5:00 pm–8:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–9:00 pm
Phone number
(805) 937-2211
Website
http://farwesterntavern.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, MasterCard, Visa
Dress code
Smart Casual
Executive chef
Franklin De La Cruz
Catering
The legendary fare of the Far Western Tavern is always ready to hit the road with our full-service catering operation. Our versatility and expertise ensure that your event will be graced with a meal to remember.<br /><br />Please contact us at (805) 937-2211 to inquire about our catering services.
Private party facilities
Located on the top floor of the Far Western restaurant, our flexible, well-appointed private dining and event space can accommodate from 6 to 200 guests for business meetings, family celebrations or training seminars.

Location
300 Clark Avenue, Orcutt, CA 93455
Neighborhood
Orcutt / Santa Maria
Cross street
Pacific Avenue
Parking details
Restaurant lot available along with adjacent street parking.
Public transit
On the Orcutt to Santa Maria Route.
Additional
Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Indoor Fireplace, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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Popular dishes

Mac N' Cheese Relleno$12.00
roasted pasilla, three cheeses, guajillo sauce
Mountain Oysters$11.00
buttermilk battered calf fries, cocktail sauce
Steak Skewers$10.00
oak grilled steak tips, grilled garlic bread, salsa and chimichurri sauce
Fwt Bay Shrimp Cocktail$6.00
persian cucumber, purple cabbage, cocktail sauce
Artichoke$12.00
oak grilled, lemon aioli
Ravioli Platter$15.00
family style beef spinach ravioli, bolognese, since 1958!
Sweetbreads$13.00
oak grilled, butterflied, salsa
Tumbleweed Shrimp$13.00
crispy pastry threads, lemon aioli
Prosciutto Wrapped Jalapeños$13.00
cream cheese, cilantro, salsa verde
Grilled Linguica$10.00
red oak grilled Cattaneo Bros sausage

1958 Classics

Classic Dinners include: bay shrimp cocktail, green salad or farmer's market soup. Served with grilled garlic bread, pinquito beans + salsa, and choice of side: tavern fries | baked potato | grilled polenta | grilled vegetables | ravioli bolognese (+$2)

Bulls Eye$44.00
14 oz signature boneless ribeye - tender fine grained, rich beef flavor, generous marbling
New York$41.00
13 oz oak grilled - heartier texture + flavor
Cowboy Sirloin$31.00
8 or 14 oz prime grade center cut top sirloin
Filet Mignon$39.00
6 or 12 oz center cut tenderloin
Double Cut Duroc Pork Chop$34.00
14 oz chop, Pendelton whiskey, apple chutney
Oak Grilled Rack of Lamb$40.00
full rack, red oak grilled
Baby Back Ribs$30.00
caramelized half or full rack, citrus sherry wine glaze
Jidori Farms Half Chicken$25.00
bone-in, butter + white wine baste
Market Fish
red oak grilled, wild caught, cut in house
- MP

2012 Contemporary

red oak grilled, served with grilled garlic bread, pinquito beans + salsa

Portobello Mushroom$27.00
red oak grilled vegetables, grilled polenta
Pinot Filet$40.00
6 oz or 12 oz oak grilled center cut, grilled polenta, pinot noir reduction, fried onions
Oak Grilled Tri-Tip$26.00
8 oz, corn & pinquito bean salsa, grilled polenta, shishito peppers, salsa verde 2

Make Contempory Tavern Style

Make Contempory Tavern Style$10.00
Add Our Bay Shrimp Cocktail and Soup or House Salad

Salads, Soup + Sandwiches

House Salad$5.00
arugula, iceberg blend, herb crouton
Roasted Beet & Tangerine Salad$14.00
beet, tangerine, arugula, feta, candied walnut, sherry tarragon vinaigrette
Baby Iceberg Wedge$11.00
bacon, bleu cheese crumbles, red bleu cheese dressing
Caesar Salad$11.00
romaine, parmesan, herb crouton, classic or oak grilled
Babe Farms Cali-Cabbage Wedge$11.00
red oak grilled cone cabbage, parmesan, herb crouton, crispy prosciutto, caesar dressing
Farmers Market Soup$7.00
chef's whim
Steak Sandwich$16.00
tenderized top, oak grilled and grilled garlic bread
Farmer Burger$15.00
half pound beef, brioche bun, lettuce, tomato, pickle, red onion, cheddar cheese, house burger sauce

What 1,065 people are saying

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4.6

4.6 based on recent ratings

4.6Food
4.8Service
4.5Ambience
4.3Value

Noise • Moderate

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RobertB
New Mexico
11 reviews
vip
2.0
11 reviews
Dined on January 29, 2023
overall2food1service4ambience3
Simply not worth the trip. Our 630 reservation: we were seated at 650. The food was both bland and unattractive at best and the prices were high even if we were presented with a culinary delights. The staff were attentive and curteous. Won't be back as there are far too many better choices than this eatery.
OT
OpenTable Diner
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on January 16, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Second time here. Food was excellent both times. Staff is attentive and courteous. Will definitely be returning.
CC
ChrisC
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on January 9, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
A great place for a family dinner or a romantic dinner. Superb food, great service. Do yourself a favor and have dinner here
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rsw54
Hawaii
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on January 1, 2023
overall4food5service4ambience3
our party of 4 all had steaks. Steaks were all prepared as requested. Appetizers were excellent also. very attentive service. Only issue was the absence of pork chops on menu, which is what I setup out for Good wine and selection, special cocktails as well. Definitely be back
C
Cleona
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on January 1, 2023
overall4food4service5ambience5
Overall, it was very good... The Ribeye skewers appetizer was delish. Very tender and great flavor. The Tri Tip dinner was very good as well. I ordered the Prime Rib dinner, and at first bite, I was shocked at how overwhelming salty it was. I could not eat it. I enjoyed everything else.
JM
JamesM
Central Coast
7 reviews
4.0
7 reviews
Dined on December 24, 2022
overall4food4service5ambience3
Dinner was very nice at this restaurant. This is no shortage of good food at a reasonable price in an old-time setting. Wine list is very well thought out in terms of the food they prepare. Staff were very cordial and helpful. A wonderful evening.
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lindawithasmile
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on December 19, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
What a fabulous fun restaurant with an abundance of ambiance! There were 4 of us and we all thought the food was out of this world delicious. The filets were perfectly cooked to order and the rack of ribs was served on a huge platter and were falling off the bone tender. Five stars!!!
R
Rafael
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on December 18, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great service? Waitress was amazing! Great dinner! Thank you!
YR
YolandaR
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on December 17, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
The food and service was outstanding. Our party of five enjoyed Manny, our waiter. Baby backs, filet and pork chops were delicious and prepared to our liking.
BB
BrianB
Chicago
26 reviews
vip
5.0
26 reviews
Dined on December 17, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience4
Delicious and perfectly cooked steak. Great atmosphere and excellent service. We come back every time we’re in California.
b
bonbon
Central Coast
10 reviews
5.0
10 reviews
Dined on December 11, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
WONDERFUL DINNER AS USUAL! SERVICE TOP NOTCH AND A SURPRISE DESSERT TO TOP OFF THE EVENING. OUR WAITER WAS VERY ATTENTIVE AND FULFILLED ALL OUR NEEDS. IT WAS A GREAT END OF THE DAY TO CELEBRATE 56 YRS OF MARRIAGE!!
VM
VicMC
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on December 4, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Very impressed by the staff. They were attentive and quick to serve and take away dirty dishes. Food is tasty and they add their own special touches that make them stand out from other steak houses in the area. Highly recommend!
MC
MarioC
Central Coast
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on December 2, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Always good food and the fining area looked beautiful for the holidays.
J
Jacque57
San Francisco
11 reviews
5.0
11 reviews
Dined on November 25, 2022
overall5food4service5ambience5
We went there for Thanksgiving dinner. Although the dinner was good. The dessert was terrible and I can’t believe they charged $12.00 and that it was not included with the price. The waitress and service was great.
OT
OpenTable Diner
Las Vegas
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on November 25, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Thanksgiving Dinner!
AD
AnnaDee
Central Coast
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on November 25, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Thanksgiving dinner 🍁💕🍁🍂🍁
K
Katrina
Orange County
91 reviews
vip
5.0
91 reviews
Dined on November 20, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Tammy started off being our waitress, but then Emmanuel showed up and he was our server. Both are exceptional, we’ve had them both before. As usual I had two old fashions which were great and filet mignon. My husband had tri-tip, we had the clam chowder. Always love the food here.
GN
GeraldN
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on November 18, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
You can't beat the food or the service. A must go to restaurant.
CG
ChrisG
Central Coast
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on November 18, 2022
overall4food4service5ambience5
Everything was delicious. The only complaint was my filet. While it tasted great, the texture was that of a sirloin, perhaps it was the considerable char on it...the meat was not filet tender. I ordered it medium, it was more medium well.
LG
LocalGal
Central Coast
65 reviews
vip
5.0
65 reviews
Dined on November 12, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Far Western Steakhouse is consistently fantastic!!! We thank them for making our granddaughter’s 17th birthday dinner so perfect!!
s
sallys
Los Angeles
12 reviews
5.0
12 reviews
Dined on November 6, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
I forgot how nice it was to dine here. It has been a while. It will be nice to go back. A hidden gem in our own back yard. Our steak was cooked perfect, and the shrimp cocktail had a nice little bite, not too much, just enough.
m
matsci
Orange County
48 reviews
vip
4.0
48 reviews
Dined on November 5, 2022
overall4food4service5ambience4
We split the ribeye steak and still had leftovers. The steak came with soup or salad (we had the clam chowder, which was very thick and smoky, due to the bacon in it), bread, beans, and a choice of a side; we had the baked potato. Everything was very good and the atmosphere was lively, but not too loud. Good place for Santa Maria steak.
MC
MrCaliRican2u
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on November 4, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Steak flavors were as expected for the Santa Maria Valley “excellent”. Salads are always well prepared and crisp. Wine recommendation was spot on from my waiter and the ambience was relaxing and inviting.
LG
LocalGal
Central Coast
65 reviews
vip
5.0
65 reviews
Dined on October 29, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Best steakhouse anywhere!!! Fantastic service too!
C
Chefette
Jacksonville
9 reviews
5.0
9 reviews
Dined on October 23, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Everything was delicious as always! The creme Brule was outstanding
8
805foodies
Adelaide
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined on October 16, 2022
overall3food5service2ambience2
Our waiter was very nice but he seemed a bit overloaded and we never got our drinks refilled or offered dessert. We made reservations but we were seated in a corner with staff constantly walking in and out.
LG
LocalGal
Central Coast
65 reviews
vip
5.0
65 reviews
Dined on October 15, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Best steakhouse!! Delicious food and fantastic service - thank you!
CD
CarlosD
Los Angeles
148 reviews
vip
5.0
148 reviews
Dined on October 14, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
I was really surprised by how good the service was, although I was already expecting a great meal because I had been there before and I always enjoyed their steaks and seafood. Great local restaurant
LG
LocalGal
Central Coast
65 reviews
vip
5.0
65 reviews
Dined on October 1, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
The BEST steakhouse we’ve ever tried … and we’ve tried many!! Great service too - thank you!
RD
RodneyD
Las Vegas
6 reviews
vip
4.0
6 reviews
Dined on September 23, 2022
overall4food4service5ambience5
My number one thing in a steakhouse is the steak …I ordered the rib eye and was not disappointed…one of the best steaks I ever had The sides potato jalapeño soup great Fries seasoned to much Beans ok Overall it’s the steak!!! Way to go far western
SF
SusanF
Central Coast
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on September 23, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
We ended up eating in the bar and it was great. we got there early so they offered the bar. the service was the best. the staff was so friendly and very helpful. The food was excellent and flavorful. We will be back..
LG
LocalGal
Central Coast
65 reviews
vip
5.0
65 reviews
Dined on September 17, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
The steak was cooked perfectly!! Wonderful meal, wine, and service. Thank you!
OT
OpenTable Diner
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on September 10, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Excellent food and service - special thanks to our server Emmanuel for going above and beyond! My rib eye was cooked to perfection- soups and salads were tasty too! All around a very nice dinner!
DF
DebbieF
San Francisco
16 reviews
5.0
16 reviews
Dined on September 5, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Everyone who served us were pleasant and efficient. The three of us ordered the prime rib special which was cooked as ordered and enjoyed by all. We shared the brownie sundae for dessert. It was excellent!
DW
DavidW
Central Coast
13 reviews
5.0
13 reviews
Dined on September 4, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
One of our favorites... Good food, good service, and a nice ambiance...
OT
OpenTable Diner
Central Coast
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on September 2, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
We had the best service and food was delicious! Great wine choices, too !
g
greatsteakhouse
San Diego
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on August 28, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
We drove up from Fallbrook and stayed the night just to eat here. It was the finest ribeye that I have ever eaten. The side dishes are all excellent and I love that they still have a relish dish. Excellent help and great bar that really knows how to make an old fashion, very good wine list. I recommend that anyone heading towards Santa Maria, make this Orcut restaurant part of your bucket list.
LG
LocalGal
Central Coast
65 reviews
vip
5.0
65 reviews
Dined on August 27, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great food and service! Really miss the Affogato though - please bring it back:-)
CD
CarlosD
Los Angeles
148 reviews
vip
5.0
148 reviews
Dined on August 19, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Our steaks were excellent and service prompt and professional. We really enjoyed our experience
PH
PatH
Central Coast
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on August 19, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great food, service, ambience....if we lived closer we would eat there at least once a month, melt in your mouth steaks and service is spot on!

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Far Western Tavern is rated 4.6 stars by 1065 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

Party Size

2 people

DateTime

Feb 8, 2023

7:30 PM

Booked 10 times today

300 Clark Avenue, Orcutt, CA 93455

Additional information

Cross street
Pacific Avenue
Neighborhood
Orcutt / Santa Maria
Hours of operation
Bar Thu 4:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 4:00 pm–11:00 pm Dinner Thu, Sun 5:00 pm–8:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–9:00 pm
Cuisines
Steakhouse, Barbecue, Cocktail Bar
Dining style
Casual Elegant
Dress code
Smart Casual
Parking details
Restaurant lot available along with adjacent street parking.
Public transit
On the Orcutt to Santa Maria Route.
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, MasterCard, Visa
Executive chef
Franklin De La Cruz
Additional
Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Indoor Fireplace, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
http://farwesterntavern.com/
Phone number
(805) 937-2211
Catering
The legendary fare of the Far Western Tavern is always ready to hit the road with our full-service catering operation. Our versatility and expertise ensure that your event will be graced with a meal to remember.<br /><br />Please contact us at (805) 937-2211 to inquire about our catering services.
Private party facilities
Located on the top floor of the Far Western restaurant, our flexible, well-appointed private dining and event space can accommodate from 6 to 200 guests for business meetings, family celebrations or training seminars.

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Far Western Tavern

Make a reservation

Additional information

68 Monterey Area Restaurants to Love This Valentine's Day

Steak Skewers

Filet Mignon

Fwt Bay Shrimp Cocktail

Appetizers

Mac N' Cheese Relleno$12.00

Mountain Oysters$11.00

Steak Skewers$10.00

Fwt Bay Shrimp Cocktail$6.00

Artichoke$12.00

Ravioli Platter$15.00

Sweetbreads$13.00

Tumbleweed Shrimp$13.00

Prosciutto Wrapped Jalapeños$13.00

Grilled Linguica$10.00

1958 Classics

Bulls Eye$44.00

New York$41.00

Cowboy Sirloin$31.00

Filet Mignon$39.00

Double Cut Duroc Pork Chop$34.00

Oak Grilled Rack of Lamb$40.00

Baby Back Ribs$30.00

Jidori Farms Half Chicken$25.00

Market Fish

2012 Contemporary

Portobello Mushroom$27.00

Pinot Filet$40.00

Oak Grilled Tri-Tip$26.00

Make Contempory Tavern Style

Make Contempory Tavern Style$10.00

Salads, Soup + Sandwiches

House Salad$5.00

Roasted Beet & Tangerine Salad$14.00

Baby Iceberg Wedge$11.00

Caesar Salad$11.00

Babe Farms Cali-Cabbage Wedge$11.00

Farmers Market Soup$7.00

Steak Sandwich$16.00

Farmer Burger$15.00

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