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Far Western Tavern, Orcutt, CA

Far Western Tavern

4.7
4.7
1184 Reviews
$31 to $50
Steakhouse
300 Clark Avenue, Orcutt, CA 93455

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 17 times today

About this restaurant

  • Neighborhood gem
  • Good for special occasions
  • Great for creative cocktails
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.

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • 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
  • 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

What 1,184 people are saying

Far Western Tavern reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.7
4.7 based on recent ratings
  • 4.6Food
  • 4.8Service
  • 4.8Ambience
  • 4.5Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • California Central Coast

    Kid-friendly

  • California Central Coast

    Steakhouse

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Far Western Tavern offers a charming ambiance that perfectly complements its "absolutely amazing" food and "wonderful" service. The restaurant is praised for its "authentically decorated" interior and standout dishes like the "mac & cheese stuffed relleno" and "Bullseye steak." Regulars tout the "great dining experience" and "highly recommend" visiting this gem.

1,184 Reviews
  1. Jacque57

    San Francisco17 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on June 1, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We had a wonderful time at Far Western Tavern celebrating my birthday. We had a little problem with the Filet Mignon being overcooked but our waitress was very apologetic and we did have to wait awhile for the baby back ribs. Our waitress was just wonderful about everything that was going on with our meal. I can’t say enough about our waitress. I did not get upset because of our waitress.

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  2. JeanieW

    Central Coast1 review

    5.0

    Dined on May 18, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great service! Great food! The best steak I've had in a very long time! And delicious dessert!

    1 person found this helpful

  3. OpenTable Diner

    Central Coast1 review

    5.0

    Dined on May 5, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The food & service was excellent. Looking forward to going back.

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  4. OpenTable Diner

    Greater Boston2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 27, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great food and perfect service. Waitress was professional and food was tasty and good portions. Cost was a great value

    1 person found this helpful

  5. OpenTable Diner

    Central Coast1 review

    5.0

    Dined on April 26, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Bet place on the central coast. Beats the others by a mile.

    1 person found this helpful

  6. SwimFan VIP

    Los Angeles60 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 21, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Food was excellent, reasonably priced, and the service was outstanding. You will not leave hungry but the portions are not overly big. Simply quality food.

    1 person found this helpful

  7. OpenTable Diner

    Las Vegas7 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 20, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    All was great. I had my steal a little under cooked but they fixed it and gave us a free dessert. Food and service wonderful!

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  8. OpenTable Diner VIP

    San Francisco20 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on April 20, 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    This restaurant was recommended by the front desk person at our hotel. We made reservations at another restaurant we always go to on our way to or from LA when we take Hwy 101. It was a really great restaurant with an old western feel but really nice. Service was excellent and food exceptional. I would’ve given this restaurant an overall 5 but it took over an hour (1.25 hours) to to cook the double pork chop. And even though it said could take up to 45 minutes which we totally understood but we arrived at 5:15 when the restaurant just opened and not many guests in the restaurant. I would still highly recommend anyone near Santa Maria to experience Far Western Tavern (actually in Orcutt just outside of Santa Maria) it’s worth the visit.

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  9. OpenTable Diner VIP

    Hawaii1 review

    4.0

    Dined on April 14, 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    We visited the Far Western Tavern on a Saturday evening in April. The place was bustling with diners. The ambience was nice - old time western look. We started out with cocktails - the special Manhattan and an old fashioned. Both were delicious. My husband and I shared the surf & turf, steak and lobster dish, which included a shrimp cocktail appetizer and salad. Everything was more than enough to share. The steak and lobster were cooked perfectly. The lobster was melt in your mouth. The steak was tender and juicy. The only downside was the wait for the main dish, which took a while, but was well worth it. Service was very good in general. All servers seemed to work as a team. We’d definitely come back here again.

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  10. OpenTable Diner

    Los Angeles1 review

    5.0

    Dined on April 13, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    What a great meal with friends, and our server, Manny, was the best!

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FAQs

Far Western Tavern is rated 4.7 stars by 1184 OpenTable diners.

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  2. United States
  3. California Central Coast
  4. Santa Maria Valley
  5. Orcutt / Santa Maria

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 17 times today
Google Map for Far Western Tavern

300 Clark Avenue, Orcutt, CA 93455

Dining areas

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
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • 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
  • 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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