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: 4.7

4.7

1020 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

May 28, 2022

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7:00 PM

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

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4.7

4.7 based on recent ratings

4.7Food
4.5Service
4.7Ambience
4.4Value

Noise • Moderate

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Good for Groups
California Central Coast
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Outandabout
San Francisco
410 reviews
vip
4.0
410 reviews
Dined on February 22, 2020
overall4food4service5ambience4
Nice change of pace brunch menu. Very generous portions of well prepared food.
CC
CarolC
Central Coast
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on February 21, 2020
overall5food5service5ambience5
We were celebrating our 25th wedding anniversary. Our waiter was attentive and helpful, the food fabulous. We enjoyed a wonderful French white burgundy that was truly worth the price. The atmosphere is comfortable and quaint. I highly recommend the Far Western for a private dining experience.
CG
ChantelleG
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on February 16, 2020
overall5food4service5ambience5
I loved the ambiance and everything about the far western. Especially the Creme Brulle. My lobster did turn out to be extremely undercooked but I wouldnt judge them based on one mistake. The restaurant was pretty busy and I understand.
OT
OpenTable Diner
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on February 5, 2020
overall5food4service5ambience5
Nice atmosphere and great service
OT
OpenTable Diner
Anchorage
5 reviews
4.0
5 reviews
Dined on January 27, 2020
overall4food2service4ambience4
The baked potato was hard and the ribs were tough. So disappointed to return to this restaurant with a fine reputation and be underwhelmed.
C
Chefette
Jacksonville
9 reviews
5.0
9 reviews
Dined on January 26, 2020
overall5food5service5ambience5
The wedge salad was.much improved. Thanks, Marna. The pork chop is really good one of the best in the area.
LV
LarryV
Central Coast
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on January 25, 2020
overall4food4service5ambience4
Other than finding a hair attached to a bone in the rack of ribs my wife ordered, the food was very good. We knew going in the price is moderately high, but the quality matches the price.
LT
LyleT
Central Coast
2 reviews
4.0
2 reviews
Dined on January 24, 2020
overall4food4service4ambience4
Enjoyed the 2020 baby back deal. Always enjoy our experience at Far Western.
DF
DebbieF
San Francisco
15 reviews
5.0
15 reviews
Dined on January 19, 2020
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great all around!
ND
NancyD
Central Coast
2 reviews
3.0
2 reviews
Dined on January 15, 2020
overall3food3service2ambience3
Service was extremely slow. It took 50 minutes for our food to be brought to our table. The restaurant was less than one-third full. The food was very good, except for the bread on my BLAT. It was over-toasted and extremely hard. I couldn't bite through it. The servers disappeared and were mostly unavailable. It was a shame as I have always enjoyed meals here.
OT
OpenTable Diner
Dallas
36 reviews
vip
5.0
36 reviews
Dined on January 15, 2020
overall5food5service5ambience5
I celebrated my birthday dinner here and it was the best steak meal I’ve had better than lucky’s in montecito! My ribeye was so tender juicy and flavorful that I finished every last bite! It was cooked exactly the way I like my steak -lightly seasoned not salty , not charred and not dry!! I love the shrimp cocktail and the fresh garden salad! My husband loved his filet mignon and it went perfect with our red wine!! The special birthday cake was a personal touch to the evening and our waitress delivered the best customer service!
TD
TerriD
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on January 4, 2020
overall5food5service5ambience5
We really enjoyed our dining experience at the Far Western Tavern, we chose to dine in the bar so the noise level is to be expected. Andrea and Manny gave us terrific service and the food was delicious! Our out of town guests always enjoy going to the FWT, and the steaks were perfection!
OT
OpenTable Diner
Central Coast
4 reviews
4.0
4 reviews
Dined on January 4, 2020
overall4food4service5ambience4
Rodolfo was awesome! He provides excellent service! Halibut was overdone. Everything else was great!
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Chefette
Jacksonville
9 reviews
5.0
9 reviews
Dined on December 29, 2019
overall5food4service5ambience5
As usual everything was great except for the wedge salad. I don't don't what they have done to it but they need to go back to the old recipe. The dressing and toppings were very scarce and not very tasty Used to be a favorite of ours. Very disappointed.
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Bowlersmama
Central Coast
20 reviews
5.0
20 reviews
Dined on December 25, 2019
overall5food5service5ambience5
We were there for my Birthday which happened to be Christmas Eve, the meal was great, the service was great.
JU
JimU
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on December 22, 2019
overall5food5service5ambience5
While we have dined at the FWT several times before for dinner, this was the first time we ate off of the brunch menu. As always, the restaurant was in impeccable condition, and the service was great. I must say that the country fried steak was the best I have ever eaten!
JW
JulieW
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined on December 21, 2019
overall3food4service2ambience4
Food was good. Service struggled with timeliness on this night. Drinks from the bar were weak.
M
Michelle
Central Coast
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on December 1, 2019
overall5food5service5ambience5
Service was quick, but we also had reservations for 5 pm when the dining room opens for dinner. Each item came as soon as we had finished an alternate one. The dining room picked up as the evening went on, but our server was still attentive when we called. The food was outstanding!
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unfortunate
San Francisco
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined on November 29, 2019
overall3food5service2ambience2
My family and I were there for Thanksgiving dinner, a first, we normally just go on Christmas eve. The food was delicious, as always, but we had the misfortune of being on the upper floor, obviously a banquet hall, with about 9 other tables. Definitely a strange, cold, forgotten environment. The waiter was pleasant, but service was really poor, we were basically forgotten up there, having our order taken was slow, getting the first course was slower, and the meal seem to take a very long time. I am cancelling the Christmas eve dinner reservations based on being in the upstairs environment, might I suggest a game of bowling, or table tennis, there was space for either or both. Not happy overall.
B
Bowlersmama
Central Coast
20 reviews
5.0
20 reviews
Dined on November 28, 2019
overall5food5service5ambience5
We were there for Thanksgiving dinner. We have dinner here on a regular basis and this was our first holiday meal. It was great, even though it was a set meal it didn’t feel that way.
AD
AnnaDee
Central Coast
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on November 28, 2019
overall5food5service5ambience5
Thanksgiving tradition—the Far Western is one of our favorite places for a quality cocktail and a delicious holiday meal.
JR
JohnR
Central Coast
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on November 28, 2019
overall5food5service5ambience5
Carlos our server and he was excellent. The meal was outstanding!
LG
LovesGoodFood
Seattle
5 reviews
4.0
5 reviews
Dined on November 23, 2019
overall4food4service4ambience5
Far Western is always a excellent restaurant on the many times I’ve been there. The special on Friday night was a disappointment, ribeye with bone in was 12 ounces of steak and the remainder was fat. Should be ashamed for that!!
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bonbon
Central Coast
10 reviews
3.0
10 reviews
Dined on November 22, 2019
overall3food5service5ambience5
MY REVIEW INVOLVES YOU OPEN TABLE. THE PARTY WENT WELL AS FAR AS THE RESTAURANT BUT YOU "OPEN TABLE" FAILED ME!!! I HAD PUT IN CERTAIN REQUESTS FOR THE RESTAURANT BUT THE MESSAGES WERE NOT RECEIVED BY THE FAR WESTERN. I WOULD APPRECIATE A RESPONSE FROM YOU AS TO HOW THIS HAPPENED, DID I NOT CLICK A CERTAIN BUTTON, ETC??? I HAVE DONE REQUESTS BEFORE WITH NO PROBLEM. NOW I FEEL THAT I HAVE TO CALL THE ESTABLISHMENT TO MAKE SURE ALL IS WELL. ARE YOU DEPENDABLE// MARILYN WAGNER
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Pkanter
San Francisco
119 reviews
vip
4.0
119 reviews
Dined on November 17, 2019
overall4food4service5ambience5
Too much salt on Bulls Eye Ribeye. Took away from the favor.
OT
OpenTable Diner
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on November 11, 2019
overall5food5service5ambience5
The salmon and filet were excellent from the grill, cooked perfectly. Food was fresh, their service folks are right on it from ordering to keeping drinks fresh and cleaning finished dishes. Nice background music. A warm comfortable place for a higher quality meal. We are regulars and eat celebratory meals here. Enjoy!
NA
NateAx
Atlantic City
5 reviews
5.0
5 reviews
Dined on November 9, 2019
overall5food5service4ambience4
Always a great staple for local Santa Maria style steak house. Never disappoints. Plus had a bottle of King's Carey Wine, so good!
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bonbon
Central Coast
10 reviews
5.0
10 reviews
Dined on November 3, 2019
overall5food5service5ambience5
ITS THE BEST STEAK HOUSE IN THE AREA! MY FAMILY HAS BEEN GOING TO THE FAR WESTERN FOR OVER 50 YRS AND NOT ONE MEAL HAS BEEN LESS THAN PERFECT. THE SERVICE IS SUPERIOR. VERY ATTENTIVE STAFF. THE MENU CHOICES ARE GREAT AND OLD FASHION BAR SERVICE.
OT
OpenTable Diner
Central Coast
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on October 27, 2019
overall5food5service5ambience5
Awesome restaurant.
WA
WarrenA
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on September 29, 2019
overall4food5service5ambience5
The food and menu was excellent. It hasn't changed much in 50 years that I have been coming to the Far Western. However, on this visit we were unfortunate to be seated near a table of 10, and we could barely hear one another across the table. The service was excellent. It took some time to get our meat, but it was Saturday night and good food takes time!
NG
NG3054
Central Coast
27 reviews
vip
4.0
27 reviews
Dined on September 28, 2019
overall4food4service3ambience5
We came in on a Saturday for lunch. The food was as good as usual, but they were understaffed. Our waiter was taking care of so many tables and we didn't notice a busboy, so he had a hard time keeping up. Our food took a long while to come and drink refills were slow. We don't fault the server because he was hustling the whole time.
PM
PhilippeM
San Francisco
64 reviews
vip
4.0
64 reviews
Dined on September 28, 2019
overall4food4service4ambience3
As usual the meat is superb... and cooked the way you want it (extra rare for us!), Rocky Mountain Oyster were tiny... maybe very young bull's???
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Marine69
Houston
16 reviews
vip
5.0
16 reviews
Dined on September 22, 2019
overall5food5service5ambience5
This was our first time eating at Far West and everything about this restaurant was amazing! My husband and I both ordered The 1958 classic with steak and every course of the meal was delicious. Our waitress was very welcoming and attentive. This couple from Texas will definitely make a point to come back to eat again on our next visit!
DW
DeniseW
San Francisco
20 reviews
vip
4.0
20 reviews
Dined on September 19, 2019
overall4food2service5ambience4
Ribs were over cooked and tough
MT
MarkT
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on September 12, 2019
overall5food5service5ambience5
The service, atmosphere, and especially the tri tip was outstanding
KD
KarenD
Central Coast
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on September 8, 2019
overall5food4service3ambience5
Your wait staff was a little over zealous in trying to clear the table and take dessert menus before we really could look at them.
JM
JenniferM
1 review
2.0
1 review
Dined on August 31, 2019
overall2food3service5ambience1
Our waitress and bus boy were the best thing there! It was so noisy that we couldn't enjoy our own conversations, and the food came very slowly. The tables were pretty close together, so you felt like you were at a cafeteria instead of enjoying your own family space. For the prices at this place, I must say that I would most likely never go back.
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local
1 review
2.0
1 review
Dined on August 27, 2019
overall2food3service2ambience3
Service was slow, drinks weren't filled without us asking, food was ok, not like it was in the olden days at all ...one order was too spicy (without warning that it would be that way and choked one of our guests) and was sent back, and then this was a birthday lunch and only a small brownie was brought out, no fan fare at all, not special like we thought it would be.
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Beatrice
Central Coast
7 reviews
5.0
7 reviews
Dined on August 24, 2019
overall5food5service5ambience5
Excellent food and service.
LG
LocalGal
Central Coast
40 reviews
vip
5.0
40 reviews
Dined on August 24, 2019
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great steakhouse!

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Far Western Tavern is rated 4.7 stars by 1020 OpenTable diners.

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

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Party Size

2 people

DateTime

May 28, 2022

May 2022

Sun

Mon

Tue

Wed

Thu

Fri

Sat

7:00 PM

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

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68 Monterey Area Restaurants to Love This Valentine's Day

Steak Skewers

Fwt Bay Shrimp Cocktail

Filet Mignon

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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