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Far Western Tavern

4.7
4.7
1078 Reviews
$30 and under
Steakhouse
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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2 people

7:00 PM


Booked 3 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

  • 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.

  • 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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What 1,078 people are saying

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4.7
4.7 based on recent ratings
  • 4.7Food
  • 4.9Service
  • 4.6Ambience
  • 4.4Value

NoiseModerate

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  • California Central Coast

    Steakhouse

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  1. OpenTable Diner

    Central Coast

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on August 2, 2021

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    One of our favorites. Really miss them being open for lunch
  2. OpenTable Diner

    Las Vegas

    9 reviews

    5.0

    9 reviews

    Dined on July 30, 2021

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Wonderful food and a wonderful place.
  3. Josh

    Los Angeles

    17 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    17 reviews

    Dined on July 25, 2021

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Rodolfo and the service team was amazing and the food start to finish was fantastic. We ordered way too much as it turned out (first time in). The portions of food, quality relative to price, and taste were outstanding in everything. The Ribeye is insane!! This will become a must visit anytime I am close by. Thanks Rodolfo for making the experience absolutely amazing.
  4. ClemenceM

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on July 19, 2021

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Far Western Tavern is very icon. Everytime I stay in Oructt my first choice for dinner is the Far Western Tavern. I always order the prime rib or the bull-eye steak. Thumbs up👍
  5. 805foodies

    Adelaide

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on July 18, 2021

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    So happy the far western is open again. We had amazing service and our meal was delightful.
  6. BarbaraK

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on July 17, 2021

    overall4food4service5ambience5
    Great decor, lots of food, and great service! Thanks to our server Tammi, we’ll be back!
  7. JulieN

    Central Coast

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on July 16, 2021

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Food was great and fairly prices, staff was friendly. We were very comfortable and enjoyed the entire experience.
  8. Pete

    Phoenix

    18 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    18 reviews

    Dined on July 16, 2021

    overall4food5service3ambience4
    Excellent dinner, steak was done to perfection. Bring your appetite as you'll get a very ample shrimp cocktail, and soup or salad, with your main course and sides. Service was a little slow, due to being very busy for a weeknight, and new personnel since they just recently fully reopened. Would highly recommend.
  9. SFRBGKY

    Nashville

    27 reviews

    vip
    2.0

    27 reviews

    Dined on July 4, 2021

    overall2food4service1ambience1
    I really don’t like writing bad reviews. But, I’ll start with a positive. My steak was cooked as ordered and was very good. Beyond that, our meal wasn’t a positive experience. The restaurant was extremely noisy. (and I mean really noisy.) We were told that a wedding reception was going on upstairs - and that may have been the case - but it was impossible to carry on a conversation across the table. Everyone in the restaurant seemed to be shouting in order to be heard - and that didn’t make it better. The service was also not good. I’m sure it was due to COVID and not having enough servers, but it just wasn’t acceptable for this type of restaurant. Our server was probably waiting on at least 10 tables. Try as she might, she just couldn’t do a good job with that many to take care of. My wife ordered baby back ribs. They were far from “fall off the bone”. They seemed pretty tough, and I’m not sure they were fully cooked. But, since no one came by to see if all was OK with our meals, we just let it go. I wish you luck if you dine at this restaurant. We were just visiting the area, and we hoped that the reviews were accurate. Unfortunately, in our case, they were not. We will not return. Sorry.
  10. AllisonG

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on July 4, 2021

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We love the Far Western - amazing food and the staff does a wonderful job!
  11. MaryD

    Central Coast

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on July 3, 2021

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great service and food! Definitely will be back. Love this place!
  12. GlenB

    Las Vegas

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on July 3, 2021

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Wonderful experience, great food. My steak was PERFECTLY cooked!!!
  13. OpenTable Diner

    Hawaii

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on June 28, 2021

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Everything was wonderful from the appetizers to the desserts. The food was phenomenal, beef was cooked perfectly and ambiance was exceptional as well! Lots of great central coast history. I remember going as a child when it was in Guadeloupe, Ca. with the wood floors, this gave the same experience. This is a must if you are in the area and can foot the bill, and if you can’t they serve plenty for sharing. Thanks for that wonderful experience! Our family has another great memory.
  14. OpenTable Diner

    San Francisco

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on June 28, 2021

    overall5food5service4ambience4
    Great food
  15. TomW

    Central Coast

    2 reviews

    3.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on June 27, 2021

    overall3food2service3ambience5
    The far western is a beautiful venue however the steak was tough and overcooked the lobster was small and rubbery the vegetables were undercooked the baked potato was cold the service was OK but slow the wine selection was terrible with only a few unknown wine brands and it was very expensive I will not be going back. The desert wasn’t even edible
  16. OpenTable Diner

    Central Coast

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on June 27, 2021

    overall5food4service5ambience5
    Service is five star. Salad was absolutely excellent. Sometimes when beans are left unstirred for too long the ones on top get a crust. Ours had that crust but the overall flavor was good. A little stingy with the salsa but we could have asked for more. We split a 14oz bullseye steak and it was a little tough seemed like a poor cut. My slacks ended up with someone’s chewing gum on them.
  17. OpenTable Diner

    Central Coast

    4 reviews

    4.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on June 26, 2021

    overall4food5service5ambience2
    Anniversary dinner
  18. SteveM

    San Francisco

    13 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    13 reviews

    Dined on June 21, 2021

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    Service was very good, food came out fast
  19. MarilynC

    Central Coast

    4 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on June 21, 2021

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Such an incredible meal with an amazing atmosphere!
  20. 60goofer

    Los Angeles

    10 reviews

    5.0

    10 reviews

    Dined on June 18, 2021

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    Excellent food. Filet Mignon grilled to perfection! It was a wonderful birthday dinner
  21. LesL

    Central Coast

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on June 14, 2021

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great food. Wonderful service staff. Great value If your in the area a great place to go. L
  22. MarianaB

    Los Angeles

    40 reviews

    5.0

    40 reviews

    Dined on June 13, 2021

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Excellent food, especially their steaks and soups. Service was very good, prompt, friendly and knowledgeable. Wine list is impressive with mainly local wines. Various very yummy desserts, I liked the most chocolate soufflé. The hospitality of this restaurant plus the quality of food and service makes me highly recommend it.
  23. LISAG

    Central Coast

    2 reviews

    4.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on June 11, 2021

    overall4food4service5ambience4
    We had a party of eight with great service and a nice quiet secluded table. Food was very good.
  24. Katrina

    Orange County

    97 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    97 reviews

    Dined on June 6, 2021

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Love the food, I had a filet and my husband had the Santa Maria Tri Tip. I had 2) Old Fashion drinks that were outstanding.
  25. Bowlersmama

    Central Coast

    20 reviews

    4.0

    20 reviews

    Dined on June 4, 2021

    overall4food4service5ambience4
    It was very nice to get back to one of our favorite place. They were closed through all of COVID. Their menu appears to have changed a bit and doesn’t have as much, this is understandable. I don’t eat beef and always liked that they had more fish than they currently do. The food was great as it always is! Prices appear to have gone up, again understandable. We will be back!!!
  26. Scott

    Sacramento

    13 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    13 reviews

    Dined on June 4, 2021

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Another excellent dining experience at Far Western. The bullseye steak, and tri tip are the best things going -- cooked to perfection and utterly delicious. Bravo!!
  27. TammyS

    Orange County

    25 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    25 reviews

    Dined on May 31, 2021

    overall4food4service4ambience4
    Anniversary dinner while on our vacation to wine country. Several locals recommended this place. Definite winner.
  28. laurenj

    Central Coast

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 23, 2021

    overall4food4service5ambience5
    Great food and drinks. Cooked the meat to asked temperature. Friendly staff.
  29. ArleneM

    San Diego

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on May 22, 2021

    overall5food4service5ambience4
    Great service. Well prepared basic food. They have a really good bar. I enjoy the atmosphere there. There were many friendly people.
  30. RONDOG

    Orange County

    8 reviews

    5.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on May 16, 2021

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    FAR WESTERN TAVERN IS A GEM IN THE MIDDLE OF NOT MUCH. I STUMBLED ACROSS IT YEARS AGO WHILE COVERING A PHOTO SHOOT AND NEEDING TO KILL SOME TIME. WHAT A GREAT PLACE. MY WIFE & I ALWAYS TRY TO FIT THIS PLACE IN TO OUR TRAVELS ANYTIME WE VENTURE UP THE COAST WHICH IS ABOUT 4 TIMES A YEAR. THE BAR HERE IS WORTH THE TRIP. THEY MOVED THE ACTUAL BAR ITSELF FROM GUATALUPE, CA., ABOUT 14 MILES AWAY. IT IS A CLASSIC LOOKING BAR. THE SERVICE IS IMPECABLE EVERY TIME WE VISIT. LOOKS LIKE YOUNG & LOCAL HELP WHICH IS GREAT TO SEE. WELL TRAINED!!! THE FOOD IS FANTASTIC AND ALL FROM THEIR OWN FARMS IF I'M NOT MISTAKEN. DEFINITELY ONE OF MY FAVORITE PLACES OF ALL TIME!!!!!
  31. TESSAM

    Central Coast

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 15, 2021

    overall5food4service4ambience4
    Staff is friendly food is great overall we had a great time for my daughter's 21st birthday party she was very happy
  32. DavidW

    Central Coast

    13 reviews

    4.0

    13 reviews

    Dined on May 8, 2021

    overall4food4service3ambience4
    Far Western is one of our favorite restaurants. They have only been back serving in-house dinners for about a month so I think we have to give them some slack here.. All good to very good in terms of ratings. Unfortunately, this time our waiter forgot a few things that we requested but he also was not the best 18 months ago when he was our waiter during the December holidays. Not a problem. We can deal with it but are happy that this restaurant is back in business. Next, we are hoping that they will offer breakfast and lunch again in summer.
  33. CentralCoastCA

    Las Vegas

    20 reviews

    5.0

    20 reviews

    Dined on May 7, 2021

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Wonderful steak dinner and good service. So nice to enjoy our favorite adult beverage with an unhurried delicious filet dinner and yummy crime brûlée dessert. Happy to support our locally owned 5 star steakhouse
  34. bonbon

    Central Coast

    11 reviews

    5.0

    11 reviews

    Dined on May 2, 2021

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    WE HAVE BEEN ENJOYING THE FAR WESTERN FOR OVER 50 YRS! THEY NEVER DISAPP0INT US. THE WHOLE MEAL WAS SUPREME. AND THE BRANDY ALEXANDER THE BEST I HAVE EVER TASTED. WE DEVOURED RIBS AND A FILET COOKED TO PERFECTION AND THE DESSERT TOPNOTCH CREAM BRULEE
  35. mlynn

    Dallas

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 1, 2021

    overall3food5service2ambience4
    Our reservation was at 7:30 on a Saturday night. We were seated right away and our drink/food orders were taken quickly. The drinks came right away as did the appetizers, but we waited nearly an hour for our food (didn't eat till around 9pm). Our waiter never checked in with us between taking our order and the food being delivered, not once during the entire hour. The food was amazing and definitely worth the price, but I'm not sure if I would ever come back given that wait.
  36. DanielD

    Chicago

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on May 1, 2021

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Food was amazing. Best part is we sat in the back of the house. Had a very friendly Blonde female waitress. Her and her staff easily provided the best service we have had in ages. They set the bar. Pork Chop to die for. Salmon was amazing. Polenta off the charts. We will be back soon!
  37. OpenTable Diner

    Central Coast

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on April 29, 2021

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    Delicious drinks and food.
  38. FriedRice

    Orlando

    12 reviews

    5.0

    12 reviews

    Dined on April 24, 2021

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The Duroc pork chop is fantastic!
  39. BonnieD

    Central Coast

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on April 23, 2021

    overall5food4service5ambience5
    My steak has a sweet taste that I didn’t expect. I missed the oak flavor. Overall it was very good.
  40. OpenTable Diner

    Central Coast

    11 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    11 reviews

    Dined on April 18, 2021

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    So happy to have them open again! It’s been too long!!! The food was just as delicious as before the shutdown and everyone was in a great mood to be there. The bar and dining room were completely packed! Which we loved to see. Andrea is the best bartender! She was slammed busy the whole time, but she never missed a beat, forgot anything or anyone and stayed smiling and super friendly the whole time. All in all, great experience!

FAQs

Far Western Tavern is rated 4.7 stars by 1078 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people

7:00 PM


Booked 3 times today
Google Map for Far Western Tavern

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

  • 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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