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    Pappy's Restaurant

    3.7 (375 reviews)
    Open • 7:00 am - 9:00 pm

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    Moderate noise
    Casual
    Good for groups
    Good for kids

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    Tri Tip and cheese enchilada
    Israel G.

    Right off the 101 It's a staple And the food is consistently good I tried their tri tip with cheese enchilada, with rice and beans. Ok. So good! Great service. Easy peasy lemon squeezy. No issues. Clean bathroom too This experience makes me want to go back more often

    KevinTawny T.

    Good food and lovely service. They even have a tiny shop/gift shop onsite offering their own brand of jams and such. The rack of ribs was to die for. The Santa Maria tritip sandwich wasn't bad either. Great stop on our RV trip up the coast of California.

    Fresh, big Cobb salad from this page of the menu
    Kellie C.

    We loved our breakfast here last Sunday! We sat at the counter and watched the kitchen turn out the great big plates of yummy diner food. Beer and mimosas available (darn, they were out of the sparkly for mimosas that morning). We had the chicken fried steak with gravy, potatoes, and biscuit, and the Cobb salad for health. Both were huge. That gravy is the stuff southern dreams are made of. A fine quality steak for the chicken-fried treatment! Salad: fresh. Really nice, ripe avocado. Great blue cheese crumbles. Super friendly service, despite the busy Sunday afternoon. Lots of fun photos to see on the walls. Solid diner coffee. Will return!

    Club Sandwich with fries
    Garrett R.

    A traditional restaurant with s vast menu for any desired taste. The inside is welcoming and decorated with the history of Santa Maria Valley. The Club sandwich I ordered was an ideal example of what a Club sandwich should be. Toasted bread created the perfect layers of turkey, bacon, lettuce, tomato, and mayo. Along with the sandwich were freshly fried fries, that really hit the spot. I also had a cup of their Friday only Clam Chowder that hit on all notes. The menu is extensive, the service is diner-worthy, and you will not be disappointed stopping in and experiencing Pappy's wares.

    Front of diner

    The food was great but the vibes were even better. Overall one of the most welcoming diners I have been to. They were able to accommodate any request I made and always made sure to do it with a smile. Definitely worth a stop if traveling up the 101.

    Nachos with chicken.
    Tamarah J.

    We were leaving the beach to head back home and decided to stop and eat at this gem. Party of 6, seated right away. It was semi busy, a little loud but not bad. I ordered the nachos and added chicken, they were delicious. The ranchera sauce they put on them really boosted the flavor. They had a huge variety on their menu. I would definitely go back, but would want to try something else to see what else is good. Our waitress was very friendly.

    Salad that came with my dinner
    Eric F.

    Food: 4. Came by on a Thursday around noon. Place was moderately busy. Had to wait a bit before I was seated. Beverage order was quick but food order was a bit slow. I ordered Pappy's Meatloaf Dinner. I asked if I could swap the "steamed fresh vegetable" with the pinquito beans. Food came out timely and at the right temperature. I chose a salad instead of soup. Salad and salad bowl were nicely chilled. I like my salad cold. Simple salad of iceberg, green leaf, and croutons but I enjoyed it. Meatloaf was good and it was a nice size portion. Mashed potatoes had potato skins and it was good. Beans were flavorful. Garlic bread was nicely toasted and buttered. The next time I visit, I will try a different dish than meatloaf as it was just good (3.5). Service was mostly good. Ambiance is diner-ish and comfortable. Service: 3.75 Ambiance: 3.75 Value: 3.5

    Pappy Sized Breakfast with my requested "extra crispy" hashbrowns.

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    Great burritos, just a shame you have to buy chips and salsa. but still love this place!

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    Service was terrible today. My bacon had been cremated before served. This not their usual service. We'll try again.

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    The Historic Santa Maria Inn

    The Historic Santa Maria Inn

    3.3(536 reviews)
    1.8 mi
    •$$

    I was lucky to grab a parking spot right as someone was leaving. The hotel was energetic. Elderly…read morepeople were walking around with martini glasses by the saloon. There was a high school reunion party going on in one area, and another area had a bar that was getting packed. I went to the bar to catch the end of the Padres game and met Karla. She was really cool, and her food order looked delicious. We talked and the place kept getting busier. The bartender told me locals never tip. My room was nice, with a lot of windows (four of them), blinds, a fridge, and a microwave. The toilet was very low. I heard the brunch here is really great, so I'll have to try it next time. The only issue is that I cancelled my second and third nights ahead of time, but the hotel charged me anyway. I'm following up with them about that. The hotel was quiet after 10pm. Overall it was a good stay and I would go back.

    Historic is nice word for old and need updating we stayed…read morefor one night on way to LA. A friend stayed here and said this was a good place to stay. i don't know did we get the wrong room as we got a room on the first floor. not our room had one overhead light and one small table lamp. the floor was slanted and it just felt cold in the warm. you walk in and just didn't feel warmth. the double was just 2 full size beds lucky we were able to fit four of us. the shower had no pressure and for a room with double beds only 2 bath towels At least the fridge worked and they had 2 small bottles of body lotion. And it was relatively reasonable for the night compared to others hotels in SM. And the room was a decent size. In the morning at 6am i heard the occupant upstairs. EVERY steps and move. Anyway, thank goodness it was for one night next time i'll look for somewhere else

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    The Historic Santa Maria Inn - Neat & clean

    Neat & clean

    The Historic Santa Maria Inn - Ceiling fan location

    Ceiling fan location

    The Historic Santa Maria Inn - We stayed in the Jimmy Stewart Room, which is on the left, first floor.

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    We stayed in the Jimmy Stewart Room, which is on the left, first floor.

    Kay's Country Kitchen - Biscuit and seasonal pumpkin muffin.  Comes with your main dish. There's also several other options which is nice.

    Kay's Country Kitchen

    4.4(903 reviews)
    4.4 mi
    •$$

    Run to Kay's Country Kitchen! We come to Santa Maria at…read moreleast once to twice a year for a sporting event and always venture out for food. Sunday mornings are meant to be leisurely but this time we were in a rush. We had actually slept in until 7am, normally up by 5am without alarms. The hubs event started at 9am so we made the quick drive for a to go order, calling two blocks from the restaurant after glancing at the menu. We both decided the first item on the menu we would try; Orcut Hash, did sourdough toast and homemade biscuit We had just a couple minutes to sit and order iced tea to go. Before the server could get us our iced teas our food was ready. It's super cute inside...can't wait to come back and enjoy the sit down restaurant. Staff was super friendly and welcoming. Large alcoholic choice of drinks... really wanted that spicy Mary but since we were in a rush stuck with iced tea. The only 1 minute drive back to the gun range in Santa Maria was grueling smelling that gravy... We were both were thrilled at the large portions. It was amazing! I love gravy and could have used a little bit more but honestly I think it was fine for a normal person plus remember we go to go order so I suspect it soaked up a little on the drive. The staff threw in pepper and Tapatio which the hubs loves. I had Yellow Bird Blue Agave Sriracha in my travel trailer and used a little on it. OMG! It was so good! The potatoes had a nice crunch on them. That gravy was amazing. The biscuit was great, had a bite and saved the rest for later. The hubs managed to eat his whole plate and was stuffed! I might have eaten 1/4 of mine saving it for later. We will for sure be back!

    We went to Kay's Country Kitchen on Sunday after church as a family, looking to enjoy a late…read morebreakfast/brunch. I've been here before and have usually had a good experience. We normally sit in the open patio/sunroom area, which has a really nice country-style atmosphere, and the food has always been good. Our waiter was also very nice, courteous, and attentive, so I have no complaints about the service he provided. Unfortunately, this visit was very different because we were seated directly in front of the area where the kitchen staff was cooking, prepping, and washing dishes. Throughout our meal, I could hear several members of the kitchen staff joking around and talking loudly. Horseplay among coworkers normally wouldn't bother me, but the language being used was extremely vulgar. Most of it was being said in Spanish, and I got the impression they assumed the customers nearby didn't understand Spanish. One phrase in particular, "a la verga," was being repeated constantly -- "vete a la verga," "a la verga esto," "a la verga lo otro," over and over again. Without getting into a literal translation, it is an extremely vulgar phrase, roughly equivalent to repeatedly saying things like "fuck that, fuck him" and roughly translated to they can eat a dick, he can eat a dick, they can eat a dick. I was sitting there with three young children who understand Spanish, trying to enjoy eggs and hash browns with my family while listening to this language coming from the kitchen over and over again. That's simply not appropriate in a family restaurant. Eventually, I got up and approached the kitchen staff myself. I politely asked them, in both Spanish and English, if they could please keep the vulgar language down because I had young children with me. The employee who had been using the phrase the most acted as though he didn't understand what I was saying and then pointed me toward another employee wearing a blue polo. I explained the same thing to him -- that we were trying to enjoy a family brunch and could clearly hear the constant vulgar language. Unfortunately, he seemed uninterested, appeared to be in a hurry, and essentially brushed off my concern. I didn't believe he was the manager because I would hope a manager wouldn't handle a legitimate customer concern that way. I later spoke with the actual manager, who told me she would address the issue with the kitchen staff, which I appreciated. The food was still good and our waiter did a great job, so my complaint isn't about them. It's specifically about the professionalism of the kitchen staff and the way my initial concern was handled. My recommendation to families with young children would be to ask to sit as far away from the kitchen area as possible. And if you hear this type of language, say something. Employees should be able to joke and enjoy working together, but repeatedly using extremely vulgar language loud enough for customers and children to hear is unacceptable in a family restaurant.

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    Kay's Country Kitchen - Front desk

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    Kay's Country Kitchen - Two eggs, bacon, undercooked potatoes, and dry gravy and dry toast for approximately $25!

    Two eggs, bacon, undercooked potatoes, and dry gravy and dry toast for approximately $25!

    Kay's Country Kitchen - Front of restaurant

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    The Swiss Restaurant & Bar - Pinquito beans and salsa

    The Swiss Restaurant & Bar

    4.0(518 reviews)
    2.6 mi
    •$$$

    WOW. I was in town visiting family today and stopped here for lunch. I grew up in Orcutt, so I've…read moreknown the Swiss for years, but today's meal reminded me exactly why it's such a local institution. The oak grilled open faced rib-eye sandwich was absolutely incredible. I'm not exaggerating when I say it had more flavor than Wolfgang Puck's CUT. The rib-eye was perfectly cooked to the medium temperature I requested, tender enough to bite through without a knife, and seasoned exactly the way Santa Maria style beef should be. So many places are too conservative with the seasoning these days, but they got it just right. Even the bread underneath the steak was perfect. It didn't even need salsa, but of course I tried it both ways. Honestly? I couldn't decide which I liked better because the sandwich was outstanding on its own. We also ordered the linguiça appetizer with garlic bread. The linguiça had that slight char from the grill that gives it so much flavor, and the mustard served alongside it was the perfect pairing. My mom ordered the prime rib sandwich with grilled onions and chose the 50/50 fries and grilled onions. The only minor criticism I have is that it wasn't quite a true 50/50 and could have used a few more grilled onions. Other than that, it was delicious. The pinquito beans have a little kick, so if you're sensitive to spice, keep that in mind. Personally, I wouldn't change a thing. The whole meal took me right back to growing up in the Santa Maria Valley cruising Broadway on Saturday while the entire town smelled like oak fired Santa Maria barbecue. We cook a lot at home, and we're pretty serious about our beef, so eating steak at restaurants is usually disappointing because very few places compare. That's why I was so impressed today. This wasn't just a good sandwich.. it was one of the best rib-eye sandwiches I've ever had. To whoever was running the grill today: outstanding job. You absolutely nailed it. I'll be thinking about that sandwich for a long time.

    We usually go to The Hitching Post or Jockos, but had heard good things about Swiss and decided to…read moretry it. We were there early on a Saturday evening. Two couples. We each ordered a filet mignon with a side plate. I ordered the chicken noodle soup for starters. It was delicious. I was off to a good start. However, my companions all ordered salads with blue cheese dressing. They each reported the salad was wilted and the dressing was terrible. Then the main course came with our sides, a little pot of salsa and a little pot of beans. The filets were very tender, it not well seasoned. Baked potatoes were fine, but the mixed veggies were tasteless. There may have been some kind of bread, but I don't remember. Service was fine. But waitress really made out. She didn't mention that the tip was already included in the bill. She readily accepted a substantial tip in addition to what was already on the bill. Bad food. Rip off spot!

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    The Swiss Restaurant & Bar
    The Swiss Restaurant & Bar - Garlic bread

    Garlic bread

    The Swiss Restaurant & Bar - Penne pasta with Italian sausage and peppers

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    Penne pasta with Italian sausage and peppers

    Jocko's Steak House - spencer

    Jocko's Steak House

    3.8(3k reviews)
    8.9 mi
    •$$$

    Jocko's Steakhouse (in Nipomo) My $61 20oz ribeye came with…read morea side salad, toast, a choice of side (e.g. backed potato, vegetables, rice, etc.), and dessert! Fun fact!! The restaurant used to be a garage car saloon before it turned into a steakhouse!

    Glad we tried it out, but the experience was just OK. The food ranged from meh to very good. While…read morethe service started off great with enthusiastic puns & jokes, we were later totally forgotten. Danny never came by for drink refills and I never received the glass of red wine I'd ordered with my steak. . That said, the giant $58 NY Steak was amazing! One of THE best I've ever had with great flavor and texture. The grilled artichoke appetizer was also delish with a great smoky flavor. . Unfortunately, the fried mushroom appetizer was just OK. They did not taste house made. And, the full-rack of pork spareribs for $47 were very chewy and dry. The ribs did not come with any sauce and it took ages to flag down our server to get some. We decided to simply take most of it home to re-cook :-( . After we'd finished eating, we sat around with 1/2 eaten plates (and a pile of uneaten ribs) for the better part of 30 more minutes with zero service or follow-up. And by that time (two hours later), it was not busy and we really needed to head home. Gosh, did he go on break or something? When Danny finally arrived, we had to then ask for boxes and the bill. . The mediocre food, plus the forgetful service definitely put a damper on our family gathering. For a nearly $300 tab, the service really should have been better.

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    Jocko's Steak House - Spencer (20oz Ribeye - $61.95) - "Tasty!"

    Spencer (20oz Ribeye - $61.95) - "Tasty!"

    Jocko's Steak House - Spencer Steak

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    The Century Room

    The Century Room

    3.7(111 reviews)
    1.8 mi
    •$$

    The Century Room is a hidden delicious gem, located in the Historic Santa Maria Inn. As you walk…read morein you're greeted by the host, he then escorted us to booth. We were then greeted by a busboy who filled our glasses with water and right behind him was our waitress - she greeted us and asked if we had any questions. We were in town to watch a play LUCHADORA. What a surprise they had a limited time drink named after this play we had to try it and I'm a huge fan of whiskey sours that is what we ordered. Our drinks arrived and if you love grapefruit juice the LUCHADORA is for you,the whiskey sour was soooo tasty they make theirs with egg whites so perfect. We ordered the Tri-Tip Verde flatbread, the roasted bell peppers paired with the lime crema was chefs kiss. We had to try the Jojo Potato Nachos these things were no joke. They were loaded potato wedges topped with gooey nacho cheese, black beans, jalapeños and chipotle ranch. They are messy but sooooo delicious. We also tried the Mango Habanero Fish Tacos.....these were FIRE not because of the Habanero but the fish wasn't greasy so that didn't make the tortillas soggy. I've had my fair share of fish tacos and these don't compare. The tortilla had a little toasted action, the fish wasn't greasy topped with fresh jicama cabbage slaw and that tasty lime crema and mango salsa. I couldn't believe how much flavor was packed in a taco. We finally finished and all of that cost around $81 dollars. The service, the drinks and the service were 10/10, I highly recommend!

    Located inside of the historic Santa Maria Inn, great service fair prices. They even offer…read morecomplimentary popcorn to go along with your drink. Their food is plentiful and filling, ideal if you're staying at the hotel.

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    The Century Room - 2024 Mother's Day Brunch Main buffet area

    2024 Mother's Day Brunch Main buffet area

    The Century Room
    The Century Room

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