We found this saloon nearby Cachuma Lake and it is a charm. They were open for Memorial Day and welcomed families with children. It's a great place to have a nice meal after camping nearby the lake. The food quantities are large and freshly made. The ambiance is friendly, warm, and western feel. The service is friendly and pretty quick for our group of 9. Highly recommend the steak dinner for 2. read more

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Dick's Last Resort is a restaurant chain on the East Coast that features rude service on purpose as part of the show. Is that the deal at Maverick Saloon? Because the bartender the other night was grumpy and grumped at me three times times in like half an hour. Once for ordering food at eight thirty when the kitchen closed at nine. Then for scanning the place with my smartphone. Third, for telling him about a woman from the east coast, who was visiting California for the first time Is that an act? Is that California country attitude pointed at a city dude? Should their slogan be "We put the hostility in hospitality?" The French Dip sandwich was good anyway. Curious about the Tex Pistols anyway. read more

We had a little time to kill between museums/dinner, and stopped in to try the Maverick Saloon. It's located in a Western-themed strip mall and seems to be a favorite with a lot of locals. The happy hour prices seemed really great, although my non-alcoholic beer choice was not included. Our bartender was friendly and prompt, bringing us water with a smile. One thing I really loved is the bilingual atmosphere; a lot of folks were speaking Spanish and English, and the music was a cool mix of Country, Corridos, and Selena. Overall, a pretty good dive bar atmosphere with free parking in the front. (We did notice they have a shuttle, hopefully to cut down on those dangerous DUI's). Also loved the misting system out in front to keep you cool. Good stop for a drink before dinner. read more

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I just love the Maverick saloon! It is always a stop when I'm traveling through the central coast. They have a happy hour and a beautiful outdoor deck where you can sit and enjoy the sun while you are eating and drinking. Typical bar, food and drink, but good people watching and such friendly service! read more

Maverick Saloon - American Near Me - Santa Ynez, California

We went for dinner and stayed all night. Both the staff and patrons were very friendly and welcoming read more

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We went to Mavericks with a large group and had some suspicious group of boys around our daughters. We let security know and they were amazing and took care of the issue. We had such a blast there and would definitely go back again. All the staff and security were friendly and amazing. read more

MAVERICK SALOON is where is at!! the atmosphere here is nothing but locals and a lot of FUN! great music playing all night long! THEY ARE OPEN UNTIL 1:15 am!! quite frankly the only place that is open this late! service from the staff was great and drink were reasonably priced. def. a place to check out if you like to dance the night away. highly recommend!! read more

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Went for the tomahawk special. The steak was really good - had to ask for more of the green sauce. Service was fine, it's decorated to look old western. read more

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super good service was amazing and very pet friendly should definitely visit if you can!!! read more

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Been coming here for years. Always a great local watering hole. Everytime I visit Santa Ynez or Solvang I roll through. Great service and drinks, cool vibe and fun place to have a few drinks! read more

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This bar is like walking back in time. The first impression is the locals like it. The ceiling is interesting, it's covered triple deep in cash. Our cocktails were great. the old fashion was especially done very well. read more

Maverick Saloon - Well, this is amazing how many dollar bills are tacked to the ceiling. - American Near Me - Santa Ynez, California

Stopped by on a Saturday night for their Line Dancing. We had made reservations, so we were able to be seated quickly in the Line Dancing bar. This place is pretty rough looking. It's a bar! We had a great server. We had a couple of orders of wings. They were good....it's bar food. We had a drink in the regular bar before we left. Lots of bartenders working and they were all very cordial. And boy, were they busy! I don't think we will probably go back only because this place is more for the rowdy yungins. We tried to Line Dance, but many of these kids don't understand Line Dance floor etiquette. Stay in your space!! They will step all over you and don't really care. We did have fun until it got real busy. Vanessa, the DJ, was awesome. She taught a couple of dances and played some great music. read more

Well, I decided to do a 2025 update to my review 10 years ago. Different staff, different vibe, great place to go have drinks out in the country. We've ordered the wings and they're really good and the drinks are good too. Nice country style, unique experience. read more

Went with a bunch of friends. We had a good time outside on the patio. Food was actually good. One thing though, they have regulations on splitting up a groups bill. And make sure you compare the itemized bill with what you ordered and the menu prices. read more

The staff is great, friendly, and always smiling. I've been to many country saloons, and yours is clean and respectable. Abraham

Very Upsetting Experience. First I will preface that I have been to the Maverick more times than I can count. The woman working publicly humiliated me by telling my party and bar goers inside my ID was Fake and I was lying. We asked to speak to the manager and Maddy (the woman serving us) claimed to be the manager and doubled down that I was lying. I go there enough to know she is relatively new and she was extremely rude and seemed to enjoy this ego trip. I took her aside and showed her another copy of my state issued License and proved her wrong and there was so recourse or apology in response. Mind you this all took place on a Wednesday at 2pm with a party of 6 other people who all grew up in the area and frequent the Maverick.... My ID was issued in 2026 so just be warned if it "looks different" this crazy lady will make a scene and question your character. OH! And they just added a vending machine... kinda a vibe killer, especially with the 5$ date rape tests and $2.25 for 2 tampons! read more

On our trip back home we stopped by here. Great atmosphere the waitress was awesome. Wings were crispy and delicious read more

Maverick Saloon - American Near Me - Santa Ynez, California

Has always been one of my favorite bars so I reached out to them to host my birthday party with over 130 guests. The events manager was terrible to work with, slow to respond and basically lost the bar thousands of dollars that night since we ended up going to the Elks across the street instead for the main party. I offered to pay for the band that night to guarantee a Maverick regular would play on our birthday - they turned me down. I wanted to have an open bar for my guests and asked if we could do tickets or wristbands for my guests - they said no. I asked if they would reserve us a few tables inside if we bought food and drink with them - they said no. So the Elks got my business and were amazing and I am sure the Elks loved my $2500 bar bill that night. Maverick, get it together. When someone wants to work with you on a party, you might have to actually try and work with them. read more

Tomahawk Steak Platter - Good deal , delicious. Pan Seared Salmon: a little over cook outside but still good , especially the mashed potato Baked M& Cheese: very good 18 Wings App: juicy & delicious Bbq And Buff On Side: $2 for 2 cups togo Tri Tip Sand: meat was tasteless. Need marinated and sauce. Service: Zack is the best . Very nice and attentive. The waitress and manager are also very friendly and helpful. Its a little bit cold outside. I wish their cover was more thick . Overall , love the meal and service here. read more

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This place is rad. Super fun vibe and friendly staff. Shout out to Sam, the bartender. Poetry in motion behind the bar on a very busy night. Fast and polite. Well done, man. read more

Such a wonderful experience! Adriana was so kind and helpful! Will be back! The atmosphere was so nice!

Hit this joint up on a Tuesday for karaoke and it was cool. Drinks are strong but the chow is ok. Chicken fried chicken needed more spice n salt and pastrami egg rolls were not it. The Burrata flat bread was fire though. On weekends they have live music and a DJ. The DJ at karaoke not only played cool jams but could sing like a bird. read more

Maverick Saloon - Chicken fried chicken and wings.wings weee fire - American Near Me - Santa Ynez, California

Wow! This place is fun! We walked in and couldn't stop staring at all the dollar bills. The margaritas are tasty and they do off non alcoholic beer. The bartender was friendly and efficient. We can't wait to come back and try the food! read more

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After sitting by the pool at Chumash Casino & playing a few slot machines, everyone wanted a bite to eat. So, I jumped on Yelp and found this place. It was unanimous!!!! From the minute we pulled into the parking lot I felt like we were pulled back in time to the Western Cowboy times. The saloon was all wood and we sat at a table on the front porch. Our server handed us menus and took our drink order immediately...after all it is a "saloon!" We ordered street tacos, angus beef sliders, garlic fries, and a Mav sampler. All very good and served hot! Prices were reasonable and the service was excellent. ***Make sure to check out the ceiling inside!!!! I posted a pic of it! *Dogs allowed outside in front porch only *Plenty of parking *Live entertainment & karaoke (check website for schedule) *Drinks are strong *Great selection of beer Highly recommend!!! read more

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The staff is the best. Great local country bar and the food is good too. Great line dancing and music .

When I saw the photos, I was skeptical but I must say Mavericks impressed. Nestled a few minutes away from Solvang it made for a great dinner choice. From the gate we called to reserve a table for 6 and they had it ready for us on arrival. We opted to sit inside but the patio looked like a great choice for the warmer months. Our server was incredibly attentive and helpful with our special dietary and kids meal needs. The highlights of the meal included the 1963 cocktail, Jalapeño Poppers, the Nachos (they were so good that we ordered a second one which they made vegan), the Potato Hash Tacos, the County Fried Chicken, and the Cheese Flatbread. Side bar: the bathroom was very clean. Don't judge a book by its cover. read more

Local watering hole thats been around a minute, this 1900s saloon is obviously a locals establishment that tolerates tourists. This cool spot was within walking distance of my lodging and seemed like the logical choice. So I passed through recently on a business trip and stopped in for a bite to eat. This locale is as much a watering hole as it is a people watching spot and restaurant. I sat at a booth on the side and my server followed me with a menu. After a quick peruse for an appetizer, onion rings to start. It comes in a whole and half order option, I went for the half order of onion rings to munch on while my dinner was prepared, it was plenty for one. Golden brown crunchy onions, pretty good but a little greasy. For my entree I went for the Pan Seared Chicken. This is a delicious pan seared chicken thats served with a spread of mash, with mushrooms onions and a brown gravy thats very savory and tasty. It was a nice piece of chicken though a bit small for the price. I just wished there had been another piece or a larger one. This was not a cheap entree, in fact the most expensive on the menu. That being said, it was still a good meal. That alone left me wanting something else so I opted for the Cheesecake, this was a sublime seasonal cheesecake with fresh blue berries. A traditional style with an elevated twist. Creamy smooth and delicious. The service was attentive, the food good and the scenery interesting to say the least 3.5 Stars rounded up for the cool local groove and the sublime cheesecake... definitely worth a visit 00863 read more

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Fun, good drinks,good service, good food. Casual with great outdoor area. No music the night we went but that was ok. Excellent wings.

This review is not for the bar or the entertainment. I had dinner there last night and I had the fried chicken. The brown gravy they use has absolutely no flavor, no seasoning whatsoever and was awful. It just tasted like goop. The chicken was cooked. Great, IF they only seasoned it with some flavor. They need to start using seasoning on their food. It tasted like hospital bland food! The service was atrocious. Definitely need to hire more servers for a Bar/Restaurant that size. Took over 40 minutes to get our food. read more

Ordered lunch to go (staying locally on vacation)- pulled pork and dirty bird sammiches, and fried zucchini. While it did only take the promised 15 minutes we were disappointed. The bird had no flavor and no cheese. Mostly a tasteless patty even with the garlic aioli. The pulled pork by itself was fine but when mixed with the coleslaw it was too vinegary. Most of the pork slid off the soggy bun. The zucchini tasted of old oil and was over cooked. read more

Our waitress was friendly and helpful. The place is quirky with lots of dollar bills pined to the wall and ceiling and a fun western vibe. There was a concert going on Nextdoor so that was fun. We could see a bit of it on the TV screens inside the restaurant as well as hear it too. The food was good, not excellent, but fine. We ordered the Elote as an appetizer and I thought it had too much mayonnaise. The one thing I would recommend is to get a water purifier because the water tasted off like chlorine. Maverick's has a great following so we may try it again when visiting. read more

If you are looking for a super fun bar, this is it. Located in a beautiful area and a nice break from wine tasting. I would definitely come here again. Even bought a hat!! read more

Very cool, old timely authentic saloon. We went there for open mic night. Very few sign-ups but music was terrific. Patrick and Byron were excellent hosts. Bartender John was friendliest, crotchety old man, ever with great stories. Too late to try the food but we had a great time anyway. read more

We so enjoyed this local's spot. We ordered a selection of appetizers & sandwiches. Sadly, our food was a disappointment. The sliders were the best of the bunch, but the wings were dry, barely room temp & overcooked (bones falling apart in your mouth with each bite) & dripping with a thick cold buffalo sauce, inedible. However, our server was friendly, funny & welcoming. The drinks were good, with half price happy hour appetizers. Visit for the fun vibes, friendly staff, booze and old time western atmosphere, that is what makes it a long lasting community gem. read more

Fun big country bar good food nice strong drinks .. fun place cops just waiting out side closing time we left at 12 and counted 5 cop cars just waiting to bust people ... read more

Maverick Saloon - Cops just waiting on site for every one driving can u say ( entrapment!!! First time here and counted 5 cops just waiting outside - American Near Me - Santa Ynez, California

Great spot for a drink. We did not eat here but the atmosphere was pretty fun. I will be coming back.

Came here for a second time before leaving - wanted to enjoy one last dinner! Got here about 1:45pm, and not many people so I was able to get "my corner" again - yayy! I was lucky to have Adriana as my server again; she was great from my previous visit so I knew I was in great hands. And I was right! Excellent service. They have a Taco Thursday special from 2pm, but I was offered that option although it was a bit early. The tacos are TriTip (asada), chicken, or veggie for $2 each; you can also have Salmon or Blackened Catfish for $4 each, all are a la carte. The last time I was here had a great meal, but wanted to switch it up a bit. I ordered the Impossible burger (with cheddar, Mav sauce, pickles, lettuce, tomato, and caramelized onions) and I substituted the fries with onion rings for an additional $3. I also tried the canned Guinness, as a special treat! And, as a sample, I ordered a veggie taco. That would be my dessert! The food came out taco first, and it was a nice looking taco with the two small corn tortillas and a nice assortment of chopped vegetables (grilled?) on top, with a small lime wedge on the side. The burger came out soon after, and was open faced to show off the ingredients. Looked tasty! I added a bit of mayo (there wasn't much Mav sauce) and it was pretty tasty and moist - the mayo was probably not needed, in hindsight. The onion rings were a bit of a disappointment - they were a bit overcooked for my taste, and there about 7. That amount I expect for a regular side, not for an extra $3. Should have had a side salad for same cost. The taco was delicious! I have never had a veggie taco like this. The veggies were well seasoned and the taco had a slightly spicy heat as well. Would have had a few more, but was filled with the burger. A few of these for under $10 total would be a good meal. So, kind of thinking the onion rings were only problem, so won't knock down (think 4.5 stars) because the great ambience and service is almost a 6 in my books anyway. Look forward to my next trip south. Whatever this place did to stay open during the shutdowns and all seems to be working! Best luck going forward . . . read more

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The food here comes very quick but at the same time it's hot and fresh. The service is the best and all the staff are friendly and nice. Zack was are waiter and he was very nice and friendly. The place looks pretty nice, but I do recommend them to add more lighting outside. read more

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What can you say about a bar that had no choice but to add food in order to remain open due to Covid restrictions? That's about what you can expect when you order a meal at Mavericks ; they are serving up food because they gotta. I can't complain as I love the low key vibe, local vibe ( this is where my family who lives in town always drinks). This has been the traditional watering hole for those who live in the area so when tough times call for desperate measures, I'm glad they were able to find a solution to keep the doors open. On this trip, we ordered a variety of the items from the menu: Fried Chicken skins, Fried pickled vegetables, Fried pig ears, Burgers, Wedge salad, Chicken wings and the tri-tip plate. the tri-tip plate was definitely the highlight of the menu. They cooked the meat perfectly so I was surprised when my burger came out dry as it was overcooked (i like my medium to rare). When you come in with the knowledge this is just the run of the mill, bar food experience, you will appreciate what they are trying to do. The prices are decent for the valley and it's nice to support a locally owned, long standing establishment. read more

If your looking for a good time in the SYV this is your stop. Plenty of country music, dancing and drinks. The bartenders were...welp tending bar. This place was packed, it's a whole vibe. After the country music band left they played some fun hip hop. Free shuttle to and from the casino. It was a mixed bag of people all out for a good time. So saddle up darlin and bring your rodeo king and belly up to the bar then drop it like it's hot. read more

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