We had a most enjoyable experience tonight at AJ Spurs in Buellton. The food was excellent, and Kimberly was a delight. I would highly recommend. read more

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Let's talk about an establishment that gives out too much food whew! AJ Spurs is the spot! Which isn't a bad thing at all especially when you're really hungry! Great service with a very unique artifacts! I haven't been to an AJ Spurs in a long time since they had one in Marina, Ca And I had forgotten how unique and fulfilling it was. Went in as a group of 7 and only ordered for 4 people and there was plenty of food to share and go around! A must visit read more

AJ Spurs - Buellton - Steakhouses Near Me - Buellton, California

First time coming here. Was very impressed with the exterior decor from the moment we pulled up into the parking lot. Really well themed depicting western characteristics. The bear out front with the fish was cute. I liked sitting in the swings. Service was fine. No major complaints. But I didn't come for the theme or the service. I came for the food (that's what my $100 is paying for, right?). My medium-well steak was so dry. I asked for A1 Sauce to try to help it. Didn't work. I added salsa. Didn't work. It seemed there was no fixing it short of sending it back and asking for a new steak (which I didn't do, probably should have, though). I left disappointed. Based solely on the food experience which is where the cost of the excursion really lies, I can't see myself eating here again. read more

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This is one of the best steakhouses. You sit down and they drop a pot of beef minestrone soup to start and it's free second you order your dinner comes with salad. Then after having all that they ask you if you want dessert, oh and it's free. You certainly can't beat the price on the food is excellent. Recommend barbecue pork ribs and a 6 ounce steak more than enough food for two people. I'll be back The only downside is, I don't live here read more

Came here on a Friday night to celebrate an anniversary. This place is amazing and a great value for what you get. We had the 1lb hamburger and a filet and both were amazing. Loved the soup and the salad and the after dinner dessert cocktail was an amazing touch. Service was solid. Definitely our favorite steakhouse in the area. We will be back asap. Definitely recommend checking it out. read more

This Review is way OVERDUE! JAY the manager was AWESOME & PROFESSIONAL! Our main waitress Marlene was Wonderful! Gloria, Jasmine,Flossie and Travis the bartender were just as Friendly and Fun! The Food was Delicious The Amigo Long Island Ice Tea was Tasty! The Customer Service was Outstanding! We would definitely recommend This Location over the AG location the food there was good BUT EVERYTHING ELSE WAS LACKING! Here are so pictures! We will be back to Buellton! Sincerely, Wendy read more

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Went for the first time last night ! Amazing atmosphere, extremely kind staff , and delicious food . Definitely fills you up and doesn't let you down !!! read more

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Ok... first of all I called to see if I needed a reservation and was so happy to know that they didn't. The young man on the phone was incredibly kind. We walk into the beautiful ambience, we're greeted with such care and kindness. The food is outstanding. We had the ribeye which I highly recommend both pork and beef ribs. The service is over the top amazing I highly recommend this restaurant. Thank you Kimberly for such kindness and great service and Henry the most kind host. read more

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The food is amazing, the service is amazing. The ambience is awesomely amazing, we love this place the food the steak is to die for, we get bacon wrapped shrimps that are just oh my goodness did I say to die 4×10 you have to try it. This is a go to for your family a special night of six course meal basically, bring your wallet, it is well worth it!!! We have a friend that comes at least once with us every year from New York just to come here that's how fabulous it is to eat here. Please come make a choice of your own. You'll love it! and this is my anniversary so we had to share it at a special place, 25 years 16 March, we are here love it!!!! read more

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I think we came on an off night (July 4). They were slammed, but half the restaurant was closed off. I want to say there was maybe 3 waiters working that night. We got sat in the "bar" area. It was fine, that's where the sole waitress was. She was fine but after she took our order and realized we were sharing a full rack of ribs (family of 4, 2 small kids) she checked out after that. I guess at this point in her career as a server she can't read social cues (napkins on plate, antsy kids, no one eating anything) because we had to ask for our check and then 30 minutes later we were finally able to flag her down. Yes it was a holiday and I found out from the hostess that a few people did call off so I'll cut her some slack. She needed help big time and there was no management to be found. Wont be back but it was fun for the kids I'll say! FOOD: ribs were decent , they did "fall off" the bone but all the sides left something to be desired. The potatoes were cold, the salad was fine and the cauldron beef stew was hot and good with the beans. Kids loved the treasure box and the animals everywhere. read more

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Have a big appetite, as they serve a nice cartoon pot of chili soup before dinner, and all orders come with a side of beans and salad. The avocado ranch is delicious. Ordered the top sirloin as med rare, came out very dry so next time will order it rare and w butter to keep it juicy. Great service and super friendly from all, which explains a lot of local coming in for dinner. read more

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We had a wonderful dinner Aj Spurs tonight. It was good food. Our waitress, Kimberly was truly dazzling. She was very enthusiastic and very helpful. We appreciated her a great deal. read more

This restaurant is worn out. Who even eats that slop soup and mushy beans that they plop on the table before you even order!? Ugh. The baked potato was big and cooked just right. I doubt I'll ever go back read more

We ate at AJ's Spurs and were definitely impressed by the portion sizes--huge! It really makes the price worth it. With any meal, you get a full spread: Vaquero soup (served with salsa and chili beans on the side), salad, A.J. spuds (potatoes) for the table, and dessert--your choice of a root beer float or a vanilla sundae with chocolate syrup. I ordered the Cajun Chicken Tortellini (blackened chicken over cheese-stuffed tortellini with herb butter). The tortellini was a little lackluster and didn't have much flavor, but adding pepper helped. The chicken was definitely blackened and had that nice charred flavor. The soup was tasty--especially the vegetables. For salad, you can choose your dressing; I went with ranch, which was good and came with some beets. The sundae was simple but satisfying. My husband got the Chuckwagon (6 oz. top sirloin, 4 St. Louis pork ribs, and 4 shrimp scampi). The ribs were tender and full of flavor, the steak was cooked perfectly medium, and the shrimp was well-seasoned and delicious. The rice on the side was just okay--nothing memorable. Our biggest disappointment was that some of the food was lukewarm. The soup cooled off quickly, and both the potatoes and rice weren't served hot. Service was great, though--staff were very attentive, constantly checking in, refilling drinks, and clearing plates. All meals also come with a piece of Texas toast. The decor is very themed--think hunting lodge with fur skins and taxidermy everywhere. We were seated right away on a Saturday, which was nice. Overall, it was an okay experience. I might come back, but I'd probably try another place first just to compare. read more

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Located right next to the Hitching Post, we decided to give this place a try since we couldn't get a reservation at the other place. When we walked into the place, there was no one working the hostess booth. We literally had to wait 5 to 8 minutes before someone showed up. When they did, it was another 10 minutes before we could be seated. That should've been my first clue that we were in trouble. Seeing as how we have never been there before, we were a little taken aback by the amount of food that we got, which would be a plus if it was good. But the food was average at best. One major positive was that our server was awesome. Very friendly, quick to provide any answers to questions we had, and very helpful with providing options for us. Unfortunately, this is not enough to bring us back. Definitely not a place we plan on returning to. read more

Last year I left a raving review for this place. Things have changed. The food was not good. The lobster I ordered wasn't grilled it was boiled and tasted bad. I could not eat it. The chicken Alfredo was so salty It could not be eaten. Unfortunately, the manager that made all the wonderful improvements was relocated so the place went downhill. I do have to say the service was excellent. We will not be dining here again. read more

Food was amazing. The ambiance was so chill and very cozy. Felt like I was eating at a friends house. Though it was very busy, I felt they provided excellent service. I had the Chicken Oscar and it did not disappoint. Portions are very filling. I'd def come back again the next time I'm in town. read more

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Really enjoy this place and I love that it comes with all the extra side orders. I only wish they would join DoorDash so they could be delivered. I have a lot of people in the area that want the same. I had the fillet with the garlic toast, beans, and the delicious vegetable soup. Their beef stew is even better. read more

AJ Spurs has really stepped up their game. The new manager is really on top of everything! He's cleaned up and rearranged and really just updated everything (and it NEEDED updating for sure)! They have a great western atmosphere and really fun ambiance. Kids and adults alike enjoy this restaurant. You can get delicious steak, or salmon, or a plethora of other options. Their onion rings might be some of the best onion rings I've ever had. Servers there have always been really kind and helpful. We threw our first murder mystery party there and the staff really nailed it. The manager had everything dialed in so that it came off seamlessly. I definitely highly recommend AJs for the food, the people, and for the atmosphere! read more

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The food was great! It was our first time and Kimberly really helped us with our experience and also has suggestions on some places we go to for our mini vacation with the kids. She was attentive and really cared about us guests in the area. Thank you we will for sure be back. read more

First and foremost, I want to state that the service was great! Our server was very kind and patient considering we had a big party. The food, however, was flavorless and bland. We were so excited for it since it smelled delicious outside, but unfortunately it was quite underwhelming. The place is cute, though! read more

Log cabin , a million taxidermy wild animals , rustic wild west ambiance From the moment we sat down we were served the best vegetable stew in a mini cast iron pot and tequila beans ! Yes you read that correctly. They thought of everything and it's included with your meal. Our steaks were cooked to perfection. The calamari steak ... what !!?? Get it ! Our waitress Kimberly was super friendly and adorable, never missed a beat and treated us like old friends. Our server Chuck was delightful, energetic and so excited to welcome us as 1st timers. Not to mention a great smile and monster grip handshake (made hubby's day). We are not locals but would make the 3 1/2 hour drive just to eat at Aj's again. We had dinner last night at another local BBQ place and we choose AJ's hands down. Oh yeah and Rootbeer floats are included in your meal also. Yeah, you read that correctly also !! Enjoy !!! We sure did !! read more

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Our first time eating at A.J. Spurs after eyeing it for years every time we drive through Buellton. It was great! The old western decor is fun and adds to the experience. We had the pork and beef ribs, steak bits, and chicken wings. All meats are nice and tender! They really understand what good bbq should taste like here. The smoke flavor and seasonings left our taste buds wanting more! There's so much food for the price. The beans are rich with flavor, the rice pilaf was tender and well seasoned but beware there are onions throughout if you don't prefer onions. We can't wait to go again! read more

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Our first time here, it was amazing! The ribs were incredible and the portions were huge! Kimberly was a wonderful host, and we will be coming back soon. read more

Our waitress, Kimberly, was fantastic. She was very attentive to our needs and wants. Have been here a few times over the past years and have always wanted to try their beef and pork ribs. Did so this time, and was not impressed. The ribs were way overcooked and extremely chewy - not what I'm looking for in a rib. They were slathered in a house made BBQ sauce that was quite frankly not as good as something I could have purchased at the store. My wife had the sirloin steak and said that it was quite tasty but a little undercooked. The best part of the meal, now, remember this is a fairly pricey BBQ/steak restaurant, was the soup and salad. We'll probably give it another shot a few months from now, but as of this time, I would not recommend it. Their are much better establishments in the SY Valley - choose one of those. read more

A very small fine restaurant serving high-quality meals. Service is great to food is even better. The presentation is absolutely fabulous. It's a little bit expensive but overall it's worse every penny. read more

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Expect a lot of sides when coming here for dinner. Dinners are served with a tomato-based vegetable soup, tequila beans and a "free" root beer float with dessert. We both had the Filet Mignon which comes with a house salad, Rice Pilaf and garlic bread, and potato wedges fried with onions. All the food was cooked perfectly and tasted outstanding. Price was bit high but was worth the quality of the food. Servers were quite friendly, and I really like how they decorated the restaurant although I can see some people may not like looking at taxidermy animals, I thought the lion was amazing to see. Recommended if you are passing through and looking for a good steakhouse like we were. read more

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Just had a delicious diner...was waited on by Kimberly....beans and soup were a very generous portion followed by coconut shrimp and the half and half rib platter. Complementary root beer float. read more

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AJ Spurs: A Steakhouse Throwback Growing up, AJ Spurs was the ultimate treat--taxidermy, root beer floats, and that legendary Vaquero soup. Coming back as an adult, it's still the same, and I love it. Saw a 35-ounce sirloin for $60 and obviously had to go for it. Medium rare? The middle nailed it, but the sides decided to be medium instead. My dad's "medium" steak came out as well done as a campfire s'more, but hey, at least the soup still slapped--it's the real MVP here. Service was a little slow, but it was a Monday night, and only two servers were running the whole show like absolute champs. Respect. Oh, and yes, I crushed that entire steak. No leftovers, just victory. AJ Spurs, you're still a classic. read more

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The building was really nice Food was good and bad Service was horrible. Jasmine was our server and she looked totally uninterested in serving. I get we came in at 8:00 and you close at 9:00. I could tell she was already clocked out. She needs to 1. Be friendly or find a new job. Steak was good, which we give it two stars. Soup was cold Potatos were cold. We won't be coming back. read more

The service was excellent. The food was great, a lot that after I ate appetizer I couldn't eat my meal so I had to take it home but it was my meal the next day and very good. read more

We were a party of seven and we had reservations for 630pm to celebrate two birthdays. We were so excited to have a nice steak dinner and drinks. They seated us and brought the soup, beans and salsa, we had to wait a while, for our waters. Then they took our drink order. After waiting quite a while, we had to flag somebody down to ask why we haven't received our drinks yet. Service was horrible. We were never asked if we needed anything. We had to ask them to bring the potatoes because they forgot. They brought out a tiny bowl of ranch for 7 people, for the salad. The rice was not cooked, it was crunchy. I rarely leave bad views, but I couldn't let this one pass. It was really sad because we were there to celebrate two special occasions and while the people next to us were getting all kinds of attention, our table was left alone. No mention was made of our birthdays, even though they asked when we made our reservation if we were celebrating anything. We could probably let all that go but we ordered a T bone steak and a ribeye, medium rare and both came to the table medium. The ribs were really good, so were the potatoes, soup, salad and the garlic bread. I think this is the worst experience I've had in quite awhile. The steaks, the main course, were a big disappointment, and by the time we were served we didn't even bother to send them back. We were very disappointed and we drove in from all different areas to celebrate. When we asked the waiter for something that had not been brought to the table, he snapped that he only had two legs and two hands. He later came back and apologized. We only saw our waitress maybe twice at the beginning and at the end of the meal. I was so embarrassed in front of my friends because I recommended this restaurant. I just can't believe the experience we had. read more

We went there 12/6/2025 before our visit to Solvang. I ordered Top sirloin i beleive it was 12oz worse steak I have ever had!! I had to fight witg it to cut it & too chew it was horrible!! Waitress was great but food was horrible! Very disappointed!! read more

The best steakhouse in Buellton, California! Soup, salad with every dinner on the menu. Fried potatoes and onions, rice pilaf, and garlic cheese toast, with my steak too. AND finished off with a root beer float. Delicious, every bite. Inside decoration is like back in the 1800's. Servers are friendly and efficient, great service! read more

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Best Filet i have had in years!!! Great service tons of food! Incredibly kind wait staff. Also sooooo much taxidermy! Love love loved! read more

Great food service, and ambiance, my friends were impressed with everything, it was they're first time there

This place has really great food! Last time i came i ordered the ribs they were so good. This time i ordered a burger. Definitely hefty and juicy. Came here to celebrate pops birthday he definitely enjoyed the food. read more

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On 2/15/26 @735 pm : This was a wonderful restaurant in its time. We had been coming here a few times a year while our kids were growing up. It's been a few years since our kids have grown. We came up for the day. We really looked forward to going back here. The ambiance is amazing , fun, unchanged. The food was ok. The halibut was overcooked . The bathrooms were disgusting ! My husband said there was urine all over but in the women's bathroom there was urine all over as well. Unbelievable! Our server I can say was wonderful. I'm sorry I did not get her name. Will not return. It was a long drive for not so superb food as it had been in the past. read more

Asta la Vista A J Spurs's Au Revoir. Prices online & posted menu outside do not match stated $49,99 . The menu price inside Is $59.99. I GOT the Glamber 35 Oz Top Sirloin, asked for it medium well got it with no spike stating medium well, this should have been my clue it was burnt-well done dried up a few days old. Soup & Salad made up for it. SERVER very unfriendly. Cadillac Margarita looked good, missing Tequila-very week. Both & Drink & Food not worth $162.00 Never again. Nutcase Mas read more

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So being a tourist in the area, heard this place was good so had dinner on a quiet weekday night. Ordered the beef ribs which comes with an amazing and large bucket of bean soup, a nice salad and garlic toast. Yes for $40 seems pricey but given the portions actually a good value. Ribs were huge and tender. Took leftovers and was enough for a second meal. Service was adequate. I'd definitely return if in the area again. read more

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