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Hitching Post II, Buellton, CA
Hitching Post II, Buellton, CA
Hitching Post II, Buellton, CA
Hitching Post II, Buellton, CA
Hitching Post II, Buellton, CA

Hitching Post II

4.7
4.7
4831 Reviews
$31 to $50
Steakhouse
Here, on the Central Coast of California, BBQ has always meant grilling over an open fire of red oak, a style of cooking that is native to our area and goes back to the days of the Spanish Rancheros. By combining the old and the new, we have created an exciting cuisine with outstanding steaks, ribs and chicken, along with fresh fish and seafood and vegetarian options. We also create our own (world class) wines for sale in the restaurant and to the public. Hartley Ostini Hitching Post Wines have garnered an excellent reputation. Try them here or purchase on our website for your enjoyment at home.


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2 people

7:00 PM


Booked 26 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Steakhouse, American
  • Hours of operation
    Dinner Mon, Wed–Sun 5:00 pm–9:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (805) 688-0676
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Executive chef
    Frank Ostini
  • Catering
    We bring our oakwood grill to you with a crew to serve traditional "Santa Maria Style BBQ" or elegant multi course meals with great Santa Barbara wines.
  • Private party facilities
    Very limited private and semi-private opportunities. Please call for details.
  • Neighborhood
    Buellton
  • Cross street
    Thumbelina
  • Parking details
    None
  • Additional
    Beer, BYO Wine, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 4,831 people are saying

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
  • 4.7Food
  • 4.7Service
  • 4.5Ambience
  • 4.3Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • California Central Coast

    Steakhouse

  • Santa Ynez Valley

    Best Overall

  • Santa Ynez Valley

    Best Food

  • Santa Ynez Valley

    Best Service

  • Santa Ynez Valley

    Best Value

  • Santa Ynez Valley

    Good for groups

  • Santa Ynez Valley

    Neighborhood gem

  • Santa Ynez Valley

    Great for fine wines

  • Santa Ynez Valley

    Good for special occasions

  • Santa Ynez Valley

    Lively

  • Santa Ynez Valley

    Most Booked

4,831 Reviews
  1. OpenTable Diner

    San Diego

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Service was great! We had the angus rib chop (not on the menu), artichoke, and chocolate cake. The chocolate cake was superb!

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  2. lovetoeat

    San Diego

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined 3 days ago

    overall4food4service4ambience3
    Greeting upon arrival was Ok, service was great. A bit noisy.

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  3. OpenTable Diner

    Central Coast

    16 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    16 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    overall3food2service5ambience3
    Bone in ribeye steak was like a shoe….very disappointing for $77. The sides and bread were good; the service was very fast and professional.

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  4. OpenTable Diner

    Central Coast

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 3 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great tasting Steak. Very quick service. Always enjoy dinning here.

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  5. OpenTable Diner

    Tahoe

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 4 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    Great as always. Staff is amazing. Jose was our server and was on top of everything.

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  6. LeticiaC

    Los Angeles

    7 reviews

    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on November 26, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Best Steak and garlic bread! And the wine is pretty spectacular as well So good

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  7. LisaB

    Central Coast

    3 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on November 23, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience3
    Fresh, high quality meat, french fries are the best ever. Artichokes are incredible! And don’t forget the burgers on burger night!

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  8. BeatriceK

    New York Area

    15 reviews

    5.0

    15 reviews

    Dined on November 21, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    A superb restaurant in every way, it's my daughter's favorite restaurant in the U.S.

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  9. SusieB

    Central Coast

    8 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on November 20, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Excellent as always. However the prices have increased

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  10. OpenTable Diner

    Las Vegas

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on November 19, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Always … love this place!!! The key lime key is amazing and always on point.

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  11. OpenTable Diner

    San Diego

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 19, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Seated promptly, staff was friendly. Menu selections and drinks outstanding. Food was extraordinary. Will return as many times possible.

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  12. Delicious

    Orange County

    9 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    9 reviews

    Dined on November 18, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    Great food, wonderful people making this a place we will return to. The artichoke was delicious as an appetizer. All the food was delicious!

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  13. OpenTable Diner

    San Diego

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on November 18, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Sat right next to the grill window - what a treat! A must stop when in the area!

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  14. ShawnP

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 16, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Food was fantastic Lucia our waiter was very good and attentive great personality also ambiance was great pricing us a little high but all was good love the place !!

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  15. Teresah

    Greater Boston

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on November 12, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    It was very crowded - small rooms so they had a lot of tables squeezed in and loud at times but the food and service were excellent. My husband got the lamb an I had a steak. Both were seasoned and cooked to perfection. Melt in your mouth tenderness.

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  16. John

    Palm Springs

    148 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    148 reviews

    Dined on November 12, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience3
    Always exemplary service and great food. Best tasting steaks ever! The hostess, Linda was extremely accommodating and an excellent hostess!

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  17. LTSAI

    Los Angeles

    7 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on November 12, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Been coming here regularly for over a decade. It never disappoints. Food is always good. Wine is always excellent. Value for money always top notch.

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  18. Inztag8tor

    Orange County

    4 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on November 11, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The food was amazing. Strongly recommend the restaurant.

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  19. devinj

    Orange County

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 11, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    My wife and I have been to the Hitching Post four times now, and it's been excellent every single time. I always get the rib eye, and the rib eye this time was absolutely PERFECT.

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  20. RussellS

    San Diego

    4 reviews

    4.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on November 11, 2023

    overall4food4service5ambience5
    My NY steak was great! My wife’s Fillet Mignon was as tender as my NY steak, so that was a little disappointing. Wasn’t sure about the raw green onion as a part of the appetizer and the garlic bread was very dry. All in all, I would return.

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  21. PhilipM

    Gloucestershire

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on November 10, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great surroundings complimented bye fantastic staff and unbelievable food. Thank you so much.

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  22. OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 10, 2023

    overall3food3service5ambience3
    Meh. Nothing spectacular and the food is a little overpriced. Looks old and outdated, but the service was good. We can say we went, but wouldn’t go back.

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  23. Sharyn

    Los Angeles

    53 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    53 reviews

    Dined on November 9, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Our dinner was delicious. Had to buy the "magic stuff" they use on their meat to put on our BBQ steaks at home. Everything is always perfectly cooked. It's always a special occasion to eat there.

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  24. NancyW

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 9, 2023

    overall3food4service3ambience3
    We have enjoyed the Hitching Post so many times throughout the years. We come back whenever we are in the area. This time will most likely be our last. I understand that covid was hard on businesses and they are still recovering but we felt absolutely gouged with the prices. We were very disappointed in the experience because of the higher than necessary cost of our meal.

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  25. LocalSB

    Central Coast

    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on November 5, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Every single bite was a big wow, so delicious, the flavors are all different and incredible.

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  26. OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 4, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Second time here and definitely a place to come and have some steak. Great wines and amazing food. Love the artichoke, steak and crème brûlée. Food tastes fresh and delicious.

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  27. BettyS

    Puerto Vallarta

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on October 31, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    Great service & food. Good cocktails, Nice atmosphere. Would definitely dine there again and would recommend as a great restaurant. Make sure you make reservations.

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  28. Winepress

    Central Coast

    8 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on October 30, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience3
    Jen was our server and made the whole dining experience a great one. Expensive but worth the special occasion.

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  29. OpenTable Diner

    Los Angeles

    16 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    16 reviews

    Dined on October 29, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Food is so good and the service is amazing. It’s our second time there and we will definitely go back.

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  30. AnthonyV

    San Francisco

    2 reviews

    4.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on October 29, 2023

    overall4food4service5ambience4
    I ordered the 5 oz filet and my mother had the 12 oz rib eye. As a family we’ve dined here often and the food and service are always top notch. This particular night my filet was amazing (medium rare) but Mom’s rib eye was tough (cooked to perfection though). The staff did offer to cook Mom a new rib eye but she thought she would be able to take it home and “pick at it” cold (she enjoys that as a late night snack). This time it was still tough. No doubt we will return. Tough steak happens at even the finest establishments and the offer for a fresh steak from staff was greatly appreciated. If you’ve never dined here we still HIGHLY recommend it. One of the best meals in the area if you’re into a fine grilled steak.

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  31. SolFT

    San Francisco

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on October 26, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Ordered an 8oz filet mignon medium rare with their premium wine flight - was completely satisfied. Service was great, too. Nice ambiance.

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  32. DavidS

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on October 26, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Always an excelent experiance. We love to take out of town guests there and enjoy an evening of fantastic dining. The service is always good and we have never been rushed as we enjoy the food and company.

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  33. s2artr

    Los Angeles

    424 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    424 reviews

    Dined on October 24, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    Delicious steaks. Service was excellent. One of the best restaurants in the Buellton and Solvang area

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  34. OpenTable Diner

    Baja California

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on October 21, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    They were great would highly recommend. Food and service always good.

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  35. Swiman

    Exclusive

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on October 20, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    We all had the filet steak. It still the most flavorful and tender steak I've ever eaten!

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  36. ZinManH

    Philadelphia

    8 reviews

    3.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on October 20, 2023

    overall3food3service4ambience3
    Steaks were ordinary in quality, high in price. They our server was very good.

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  37. Attila

    Orange County

    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on October 20, 2023

    overall5food5service4ambience4
    Best steak anywhere. Complete meal including relish plate. Artichoke was good too.

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  38. lynnr

    Orange County

    2 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on October 19, 2023

    overall4food4service4ambience4
    Great steak and hamburger. Corn chowder was excellent!

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  39. Mugs

    Los Angeles

    18 reviews

    5.0

    18 reviews

    Dined on October 17, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    Excellent food and service. Would definitely return.

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  40. BettyZP

    Los Angeles

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on October 14, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    This spot holds great memories for our family. We have been coming here for over twenty years. The food and service are always outstanding. Last night was no different. The roasted garlic, the salmon and the ribeye were cooked to perfection.

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Safety precautions

  • Cleaning & sanitizing

    • Surfaces sanitized between seatings
    • Digital, disposable or sanitized menu provided
    • Common areas deep-cleaned daily
    • Sanitizer or wipes provided for customers
  • Physical distancing

    • Limited number of seated diners
    • Distancing maintained in common areas
    • Extra space between tables
  • Screening

    • Sick staff prohibited in the workplace

FAQs

Hitching Post II offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (805) 688-0676.

Hitching Post II is rated 4.7 stars by 4831 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 26 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for Hitching Post II

406 E. Hwy 246, Buellton, CA 93427

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Cross street
    Thumbelina
  • Neighborhood
    Buellton
  • Hours of operation
    Dinner Mon, Wed–Sun 5:00 pm–9:00 pm
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Steakhouse, American
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Parking details
    None
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    Frank Ostini
  • Additional
    Beer, BYO Wine, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Phone number
    (805) 688-0676
  • Catering
    We bring our oakwood grill to you with a crew to serve traditional "Santa Maria Style BBQ" or elegant multi course meals with great Santa Barbara wines.
  • Private party facilities
    Very limited private and semi-private opportunities. Please call for details.
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