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    The Hitching Post 2

    3.9 (1.8k reviews)
    Open • 11:30 am - 3:00 pm, 4:30 PM - 8:30 PM

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    What's the vibe?
    Moderate noise
    Casual
    Happy hour specials
    Good for groups

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    Laura R.

    A quick road trip to Solvang starts with great food! Juicy vegan burgers and flavorful chicken sandwiches, fries, chips, and juice. Great views, outdoor atmosphere, so inviting and memorable! Friendly and vegan knowledgeable staff, I loved it! Definitely coming back soon!

    The Grill! Cookin' tonight
    Ken J.

    Tonight, we were blessed to have a quiet evening here. The vibe is old school classy. Super date night stuff. The food is what you would expect from a high end joint. Servers are personal a professional......We had the Quail...it was delicious. A rare treat.

    Diana C.

    We went here for an early dinner. The service was great and very friendly. We ordered the burgers, but they were just okay. The red wine was good. I wish I had ordered a steak. You get a relish tray and a dessert with your meal. I looked all around for Sideways photos, but couldn't find any. The bar was crowded - so maybe I missed it. It's pretty casual for a steak house - but comfortable.

    Burger Special
    Tyler C.

    This place has been a family spot for us for almost 20 years. We'll sometimes go a year or two without visiting, but we always end up coming back eventually. Watching them cook the meat over the wood fire is still one of the coolest parts of the experience. The smell hits you immediately when you walk in. I also recently found out they do burger specials on certain weekdays and honestly it was one of the best burgers I've had in a long time. Just one of those places that's always been around for us and probably always will be. I'll definitely keep coming back.

    Deviant ribs
    Linda D.

    The setting for lunch is gorgeous. It's outdoor under the canopy of oak and willow trees looking over the hills beyond. Service is friendly and quick. We ordered steak with caramelized onion sandwich (very good!), it came with salsa which I am not sure why it was included because it altered the taste, it's better without it, ribeye special, and Deviant ribs (beef rib not baby back). The ribeye is good, cooked just right, the ribs were hard, not falling off the bones. Will skip this in the future. The fries can use a little bit of seasoning, without ketchup it's a bit bland.

    Thaovi T.

    I wanted to love this place given the reputation, but it honestly felt overrated. We had a reservation but still ended up waiting 15 minutes just to be seated, which makes you wonder what the point of booking ahead is. Once the food arrived, the seasoning was just too much-everything felt over-seasoned to the point where it masked the actual flavor of the meat. The strangest part, though, was the "veggie tray." I didn't really understand getting a whole raw green onion as part of the spread.

    Pork Chops
    Billy D.

    Okay Yelpers. We are in Solvang for the night and decided to visit the Hitching Post II of Sideways fame down the road in Buellton. The bar was jammed of course so we were seated in the dining room. I really wanted a steak and I was not disappointed. I had the 15 oz Prime Sirloin medium rare seasoned with their proprietary "magic stuff". Mrs Billy D had the double pork chops. The meals came with baked potatoes but I added rice pilaf as well. Our appetizer was a grilled and smoked artichoke. It was cut in half and hollowed out then grilled and seasoned with you guessed it " magic stuff". There was a mildly spicy sauce but truly the artichoke was so flavorful it didn't need the sauce. Mrs Billy D had a glass of their proprietary Hitching Post Highliner Pinot Noir which was "tighter than a nun's a$$hole" (movie quote). It was fun visiting the restaurant. I didn't see any photos of the movie or actors hanging around but I didn't really look hard. Prices were average for a tourist town. We would come back if our travels find us here again.

    Todd M.

    Outstanding! I have been to the restaurant for dinner after 4pm. Always a great spot for a perfect steak. Today, for the first time stopped by for a quick sandwich in the winery section and oh my! Simply wonderful steak and onion sandwich. It was so delicious that I forgot to take a photo of the whole sandwich with fry's. . Tender, soft, flavorful etc. the bread. I mean everything was a 10. I didn't try the wine but the barbecue was just fantastic. Highly recommended

    Alex K.

    This experience was just whatever. We normally always have an amazing time whenever we're here. This particular visit, we were showing friends around the area and stopped off for happy hour. Which we thought they had.... It was quite busy in the bar area but we were able to find a little spot in the corner with a high table and seats available. We wanted the bar area but were told that we needed to check in and put our name down. Well, we then checked in and put it down incase an opening arise. Asked about the happy hour which we were then told that they didn't have any. Odd when you pulled it up online it said that they offered it. We even showed the bartender which he was surprise to see. Then we asked about their burger deal which it was also online but found out it was only on a Monday. Whoever was in charge of their website needs to update it. Even the bartender was surprised to see it. Anyways, we ended up just grabbing some drinks. It didn't table long to arrive which was nice. By the way, with the seating at the bar. We did noticed that some did open up but people who walked in just seated themselves. Not sure why we had to put our name down as it seemed like it was open seating. Anyways, I've alway love this place for a meal. Both inside the restaurant or having a meal along the bar area. But this visit was just whatever. It's a good thing it was only for drinks. Experience may have been different if it was for dinner. Overall, I do like their menu. It's a staples in Buellton/Solvang that's a favorite among people. It does get packed so reservations highly recommend. Even the bar area, it was pretty busy during the non existent happy hour. Bartender was nice which is always a good thing.

    Cassie C.

    Delicious steak and great service! I've been here twice now and be forewarned if you're coming on a weekend and don't have a reservation you're going to have to wait a bit. Great wine selection and a good, to-the-point menu, but of course you have to get the steak! The first time here, we sat right in the two bar seats that they sit at in the movie Sideways, and the second time we were lucky enough to snag a table right near the window where you can see them cooking the steaks. The artichoke app is also simple and delicious. Can't go wrong here for a meal while in town wine tasting and enjoying the ambiance!

    Eleni Blue M.

    Drove to Solvang from LA. Not really impressed by this place. Food is good but honestly overpriced Service at the bar is great but at tables the service lacked. Menu says meals come with a side of raw veggies yet nobody at our table got any even though we ordered large meals. Hostess/Seating staff were also not too happy nor nice on this Friday evening. They said there were no tables of 6 or of 2 yet there were ppl being seated in 2s & 6s Ambiance is just ok. Nothing special at all.

    Pork chops and fries
    John G.

    Heard of this place from a show named Wine O! We were planning on coming to Solvang for Julefest so decided to try it out. The parking lot is massive and seems appropriate for the room inside. The inside reminds me of an old time steakhouse. Like a Cattlemen's for us in Northern California. We were seat quickly and the service was prompt. Trust me we did not leave hungry. Grilled artichoke, pork chops, ribeye steak, fries and baked potato. The meats were cooked to perfection. The pork chops had amazing flavor possibly my favorite. Do yourself a favor and if you like artichokes get the grilled one. The magic dust they season it with is fantastic. Definitely a place to get dinner when visiting the Solvang area.

    Steak
    Javier H.

    Everything went well the steak was to die for went with a med rare sirloin steak 7 oz the size was perfect cooked perfectly. Got the 3 course 40 dollar special it was a lot of food . We also ordered a mussels in a tomato base sauce very good . I have to say that cook everything just right the food is presented a the perfect temperature everything was was great . Wife had the shrimp dish she also enjoyed them my dinner comes with ice cream I was pretty full at that time anyway we make it down here every 10 years or so it always a great treat . It definitely our go to steak house when we are down here

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    Do they have grass fed meat?

    No they don't nothing has changed in the last 30 years. If it ain't broken don't fix it attitude

    Is there a split plate charge at dinner ? My daughter and I don't eat that much food

    Yes there is. You can get everything on a n order except the main dish for a fixed price, I think $17, we often do that and split the main course

    Hello friends, Celiac sufferer here.... The menu LOOKS like it would have gluten free items on…

    Yes! My parents are gluten free (my dad is very sensitive) and they have lots of options! Steaks, veggies, rice, baked potato! Just ask the server. They know and will help.… 

    Do they Have a full bar or just wine?

    Hi David, We have a full bar at the restaurant. Thanks for checking in. Hope to see you soom!

    Is it still dog friendly for dining.?

    Good morning Alex, Thank you for your inquiry. Unfortunately, we have had to change our policy and we no longer allow dogs in the restaurant for dinner service. We do… 

    Do you grill your seafood on the same grill as all your other meats? Asking because I'm allergic to seafood.

    Good evening Tina, Thank you for your inquiry. Yes, we cook all of our proteins on the same grill,… 

    Is the dinner menu available at lunch on weekends?

    No, our dinner menu is entirely different although it does feature our signature artichokes at lunchtime. You can view the dinner menu at hitchingpost2.com and the lunch menu… 

    Hi! Checked out your online ordering and on the steaks it didn't give an option to choose well done or Medium-well for a kids meal. Do you refuse to cook to that level of doneness or is that only for takeout orders?

    Hi Tony, there IS an option on the kids takeout menu for temperature of the steaks. Look for the CUSTOMIZE tab for the temperature. And you can always call the restaurant and talk to us and we can take it from there.

    Do you have a vegan menu?

    Hi Ashley, this is a restaurant that specializes in steaks and other proteins, however, they are able to accommodate vegans with side dishes and salads. They do not have a vegan menu.

    Will you be open on New Years Eve 2021? And if so, will there be a special menu or just the regular one?

    Yes, we will be open for NYE with our traditional menu and some a la carte specials. We are CLOSED on New Year's Day.

    Hello are you open and serving Thanksgiving dinner next Thursday?

    No, the restaurant and tasting room are closed on Thanksgiving. We will reopen on Friday.

    Are there areas for private parties?

    We occasionally accept requests for private events. Call the restaurant directly.

    Can you make online reservations?

    Yes, we book online via OpenTable.

    Are you open Monday's?

    The restaurant and Hitching Post Wines are closed Mondays and Tuesdays.

    Is there any dog-friendly outdoor dining available?

    Yes as long as your dog is leashed!!

    Are you closed on Mondays?

    Yes, Closed Mondays and Tuesdays.

    What is your corkage fee?

    Hi Nancy, Our corkage fee is $15.00… 

    Hi, will you be open July 29 (as you say on Yelp) or July 31 (what your website says)? thank you!

    It's been revised to July 31 but it's a day by day situation. We should know more by Tuesday, July 28. Please check website and social media too.

    What days are the burger special?

    Good evening Michael, burger night is Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday starting at 5:00. The bar opens at 4:00, some people come in a bit early and have a glass of wine or a… 

    Are they open for lunch?

    YES! 11:30 to 2pm 7 days a week, served at the neighboring property, now known as Hitching Post tasting room- 420 E Highway 246

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