Warning: this hotel is listed under Santa Barbara on Priceline. It is not in Santa Barbara. It is…read morein Orcutt, a long drive away. That misleading listing is what caused me to book in the first place. When I discovered the error, I called to cancel. I asked three times whether a refund would be approved. Three times I was told yes, the manager would take care of it the next day. Don't worry, it's fine. So I trusted them. The next morning: denied. No refund. No explanation. No accountability. Because I trusted their word, I lost the window to just bite the bullet and make the hour drive to and from family. I had to book a second hotel out of pocket, stretching my budget in a way that was genuinely costly. All because a staff member couldn't simply say "I don't know" instead of giving me false assurances to get off the phone. This isn't a miscommunication. It's a lack of integrity. Do not rely on anything you're told verbally here and think twice before booking at all.

We stayed here for 1 night this past weekend while visiting relatives in nearby Santa Maria. Plenty…read moreof parking and room felt cozy and modern, clean. Breakfast was mediocre as the pastries were stale. Best part of breakfast was the strawberries. Only 1 person staff at the front desk. It was likely the best hotel in the town of Orcutt. No views from our 2nd floor, got a wine bottle upon check in.

favorite place to enjoy a truly delicious meal. Every time I come here, the experience is…read morewonderful. If you visit, make sure to ask for Yasha when you make your reservation or mention it to the host--she is hands down the best server there. She's attentive, friendly, and makes the whole dining experience even better. The atmosphere is beautiful and inviting, and the booths are incredibly comfortable, which makes it easy to relax and enjoy your meal. Great food, great service, and a great ambiance--what more could you ask for? If you'd like, I can also make a "knockout" 5-star review version that's even more persuasive and eye-catching .

Today was our first time here, and from start to finish, everything was exceptional. The host and…read moreservers provided outstanding customer service and made us feel truly welcomed. It did not feel crowded whatsoever, we were seated in a well lit area. The food was absolutely amazing! I had the tri-tip, and my husband ordered the boneless ribeye , both were cooked perfectly and full of flavor. And definitely get the double baked potato... you will not regret it! The dessert menu looked incredible, but we simply didn't leave enough room to try anything this time. We will definitely be returning. An amazing experience with top-notch service!

Chill ambiance, low key vibe, and a great spot to grab a drink without all the noise. Cozy, a…read morelittle tucked away, and just easy to hang out in.

This is now called the Barrel Room, in the basement level of the "new" tower at the Santa Maria…read moreInn. It is open at 5:30pm Thursday - Saturday only. I had my first visit here last night. The bartender was really on top of things, and I could tell he really knew what he was doing. I asked to taste a couple of the reds, and when he didn't have one downstairs, he poured me a taste of another Pinot Noir to sip while he ran upstairs to get the one I'd asked about. They serve many good wines, both very local and from other California regions. Some of the interesting local ones include a few varietals from the local Allan Hancock community college's viniculture program. The Allan Hancock ($9/glass) 2023 Pinot Noir was pretty impressive! Fruity and young. I also very much enjoyed the Kleemeier (also Santa Barbara County) 2024 Pinot Noir, which belied its young age in the best way ($12/ glass). This space has the bar and some soft seating, and around the corner is another seating area that looks like a wine cellar. Very cozy and cute. I will return.

Clearing off my phon and found more pics from my visit last year. I am planning a trip down to…read moreSanta Barbara soon and hope to stop in again. I really do have cravings for their creamy pesto gnocchi.

I came here with a large group for a holiday celebration and had a lovely time. We were able to get…read morea large table outside but they have a covered seating area and heaters. Our server was very attentive to our table. I opted for a fun holiday cocktail- love the festive options! For my meal I chose the chicken piccata and it is delicious! I appreciate the veggies it is served with. Large portions! I was so full. Parking was a bit challenging on a Friday evening.

Exceptional mixed drinks- I'd especially recommend the Black Manhattan, the Expresso Martini, and…read morethe Smokey Old Fashioned. To give an idea of how much we like these, we stayed at the hotel for a few nights so we could drink a few extra rather than drive. I used to get to NYC and LA a lot, and particularly when Tim is bartending you are definitely getting drinks that would be competitive in a major city's better coctail bar. The other bartenders are also solid (e.g., some of us preferred Lorene's Espresso Martini and Dennis down in the Barrel Room is great but does drinks with a different style/mixers). The food is also quite tasty now. We were there in winter 2024 when there was some kind of big turnover on the kitchen area, and it had been hit-or-miss. New kitchen for 2025 does well on bar staples (e.g., burgers, sliders). The fish and chips is also pretty great: I'm a hard grader on fish, but everyone realy enjoyed them: light, crispy breading that goes great with lemon. For kids, the popcorn maker was a huge hit, though they could use one or two more kid-friendly entrees. Service is friendly, with good decorum (e.g., fine to have plenty of drinks, but pretty obviously not a place to get wild). As there is often only one bartender on duty, I usually just ordered up at the bar and they'll take it to you. Happy hour was 3-5 PM, daily I think- a few bucks off of drinks and most (all?) food half-price. Overall, had a great time. We'd definitely get back again.

We usually get at least one drink here when we stay at the Santa Maria Inn. When I stopped in for…read moretheir terrific happy hour (daily from 3:00-5:00), I had the most wonderful service from Lorene the bartender. She was busy with a crowd of regulars but you'd never know it from her positive and super pro attitude with me. She made me an excellent espresso martini ($9 happy hour price) and brought it over to me at my seat. The room itself was expanded some years ago but the original design was by a very famous designer of the 1940s who also worked on Hearst Castle and the Hollywood Roosevelt hotel. You can guess where the original footprint was expanded as there are several historic photos of the room hanging on the walls. If you sit near the fireplace or in one of the old booths, you can still imagine you're imbibing in the 1940s pub-like tavern of 80+ years ago. The food menu looks incredible and the happy hour specials extend to food as well. The nighttime bartender wasn't quite as charming but he was friendly enough when I returned later for an after dinner Fernet Branca ($16.00 for a non-happy hour double). You can take your drink to your room if you prefer. I would like to return for another happy hour and try the food.

Yeah, it's the local dive bar with a great old neon sign and a competent, no nonsense bartender…read more Yeah, people bring their dogs inside and you'll sit with locals and drink tap beer and shots. There's a pool table in good repair and you'll catch a buzz but quick. A grounded spot to get ungrounded. Drink your water and don't be a jerk - you'll be just fine. Thanks Elmer's! Hi, Joker the dog - I love you.

Lost a bet and had to take a shot after breakfast at 10 AM. The place was pretty busy but we did…read moreit. Cool very local spot. Shot good, service was great .

Oh. My. Gaaaaahhhhhh…read more This place is AAAAAHHHHMAZING. We stopped here for dinner on our way up to Cambria and what a great find! We got the fig jam and prosciutto (fig, arugula, prosciutto and gorgonzola with a balsamic dressing) pizza and it was so so so good. Our crust was a bit too overcooked but it was still magnificent. We'll definitely stop by again if we're driving thru Orcutt.

I'd thought i'd try the pizza after not having so since 2018…read more I ordered through the DD app but for pickup. Should've ordered through phone because when I arrived for my supposed pick up time, I was told they just saw my order come through & wont be ready for another 15 minutes. Ended up waiting another 30 minutes. 1hr total. However, I would've let it passed if I was greeted and dealt with more pleasantly. Wasn't greeted, wasn't asked if I was looking to dine in or picking up, all without a smile. Just a RBF from one the short, female hostess. As well as the other female waitresses who didn't bother to check on my order after I was told it would be ready; but I was approached by a younger gentleman who did have the audacity to nicely ask and check on my order. And eventually when my order was ready, the hostess was eager to see me leave with my order so I wouldn't be roaming the entrance. Wouldn't have if they would've had my order on time. Wasn't even crowded. All in all, pizza wasn't good nor bad. Don't think i'd come back.

Great service deliciously large portions Hot bread & butter delivered to table before order + tall…read morejars of ice water with slice of lemon. We ordered: *pork chops & mashed potatoes w/side of beans & salad *hamburger that comes topped w/onion rings, bacon, tomato & lettuce (requested no cheese) Big portion taking half to go! Definitely shareable portions All good, definitely would come back when in the area again!

We placed an order at noon today for a Thanksgiving dinner, which was confirmed. Ten minutes before…read moreour scheduled pickup time, the order was suddenly canceled. This left my family and most sadly, my kids, who had specifically requested dinner from here without the meal we were counting on. I understand things happen, but if they were unable to fulfill the order, it would have been considerate and professional to let us know hours before pick-up, not just 10 minutes prior. That would've given us time to make other arrangements. Very disappointing experience, especially on a holiday.

Great service, tasty food, Very Enjoyable! There is an…read moreearly service 4-6pm - just in case you are starving after driving for hours.... My meal was great: prime rib, seared tender Brussel sprouts, mashed potatoes, au jus, fresh rolls, so good! AND classic Rock music playing all the best from 50s -60s. Hunter was a perfect server, she helped make this a fantastic evening! Happy time here.

The best early bird special in Central Coast. The chef definitely has mad kitchen skills. Food…read morewas excellent and cooked exactly to our individual likings and special requests. The bartenders were very knowledgeable with their bar and local wine selections. We enjoyed what seemed to be the bartender's music selection. While watching the games on multiple screens, one night was island style and the other 80-90's with Motown mix. The ambiance was casual and laid back. Only negative was that as the result of the pandemic they were short staff. We noticed that wait staff were pulling double duty in the bar and in the separate restaurant area.

AMAZING SMASH BURGERS!! They were very friendly and…read moreattentive I recommend getting the cowboy pizza it's really good and the crust was so crispy and flavorful Love the ambiance very cozy

Grew up on Me N Ed's pizza so had to have it when I was in town. Called in an order for pick up…read moreand it was ready exactly when I was told it would be. When picking up, the staff were really friendly. Pick up was quick and easy. Ordered the classic combo and it was delicious. Definitely a good choice!