FRENCH FOOD!!!!!!!! Wait, what?? Located in the sleepy town Santa Margarita, on El Camino, is The Range. The Range has about 5 parking spots in front and street parking. The restaurant has a huge outdoor dining and many tables for intimacy inside. The service was perfect, filling drinks and on top of everything. We ordered apps, entrees and desserts. Everything was great! Literally, great. FRENCH food! The sauces were highly developed, with huge depth of flavor. Everything was perfectly seasoned and was herb forward! Dragons Breath was GREAT!!!! Get it! The chicken, sooo moist, tender and flavorful. Crust on the potato gratin was wonderful! The desserts were the worst thing and they were great! *Overall, when the apps came out, I said,"Wait, this is French food!" I asked the waitress at the end is it the owner or the cook who is French trained, she said both, because it's the same guy! There it is!* read more

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My second visit and only because the party I was driving the past couple days wanted to have dinner at the Range. Giddy Up! I've been wanting to get back there again for dinner...Cash or Check NO credit cards but since I knew that I figured $80 bucks would cover my dinner and the tip, and it did. I was Sat immediately, we were earlyish and I took a deuce along the wall. I ordered soda water and with that a nice selection of fresh bread was brought to my table, with a pound of whipped butter...yummy. After musing the menu, two starters and a salad, caesar and the special, an expensive protein....I ordered a caesar salad and the pasta with a grass fed high end ground beef meatball with a lite marinara sauce. The caesar had two filets of white anchovy. The salad was basically a third of a trimmed Romaine stalk with caesar dressing and shaved parmesan with the anchovy. It was my job to cut the lettuce into bite size pieces and blend in the dressing, based on the price I thought the work was done. Then the hyped pasta special arrived, the meatball was nearly the size of a tennis ball. Wow, Okay, Rigatoni graced the edges. I had to cut the meatball into bite size pieces...what's with this having to cut everything meal tonight...I was not impressed! Well the prized beef ball was tasteless, in fact it was a tho a kid made a large hamburger ball and baked it for an hour in the oven Tough, not juicy, no flavor, note to self - no more specials at the range. Dessert was the highlight of the meal. Delicious it was a Fresh berries cobbler without the cobble, friggin delicious....and that's how I left the range tonight. Sure I'll be back and bring a friend enjoy and share tastes of each other choices so I'm not so focused, and to split the bill too. See Ya. foodguy-martin read more

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OK, seriously I thought this place just from the look of it was not going to be my type of place. But surprise surprise the food was great. Our amazing waitress was just so loving. We really enjoyed having her attend to us. I had the mushroom raviolis and you need to try their onion soup.. read more

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Phenomenal! This place hit all the boxes for me! Great ambiance, stellar service and fantastic food! I had the chicken breast and it was just wonderful! My family ordered the brisket and liked it. I can't wait to have a special reason to come back! It definitely feels like a special occasion place to me. It just was a wonderful meal from start to finish! read more

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I made reservations and we sat outside. It was a nice evening. Our server, I don't believe gave us her name and since we paid cash, not on a bill. Everyone was nice and friendly, water glass was kept filled. They bring you bread and butter and I was very hungry. I had a glass of Pinot Noir and my husband had a Modelo. I got the filet mignon medium rare, potatoes and some veggies. My husband got the brisket, veggies and he asked for mashed sweet potatoes. We shared a sorbet for desert. Since they don't have a web site, the pictures of the menu's are not current, prices are higher. read more

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Yum!!! Great down home cooking and chill vibe. Great servers and food. Steak is perfection

The Range was highly recommended by several locals when we came to stay in Santa Margarita. We were so excited to try this restaurant; however, my chicken arrived under-cooked (tough, skin was raw looking) sitting in watery liquid from steamed veggies. Our server replaced the chicken with brisket, which was dried-out and had very sweet bbq sauce on it. The 14-oz ribeye was way too fatty. What a disappointing - expensive! - dinner that was!!! read more

Incredible family run restaurant. Definitely the best on the Central Coast. Don't forget it's cash only! Everything we ordered was delicious and the kindest staff around! 10/10 could not recommend enough read more

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What a blessed first time dining experience we had here! This place was highly recommended by several wine educators at different wineries, so it was a no brainer that we had to check it out while we were back in town! Located in downtown Santa Margarita, this quaint country resto is just off State Route 58. There are only 5 parking stalls in front, so if you make a reservation right when they open (and arrive a few minutes before), you should be able to snag a stall no problem. We were welcomed and seated outside on their cozy patio on a beautiful Thursday evening (seating inside as well). Love their rustic country decor and seeing the surrounding lush grapevines, very photo worthy! Kudos to the staff for being so awesome and attentive. We were told about the specials, which all sounded tempting, but we came to try what was highly recommended from their "Main Event". I'll get back to that in a bit, but first... Before we placed our order, their bread service came out hot, fresh, and fast (love it!). Aside from their wonderful selection of delicious breads (that cornbread...yum!), we also tried their Stinking Rose Pizzette (must try if you're a garlic lover, so good!!!). Since we just came from a wine tasting, we opted for Sweet Tea, which was perfectly sweet and refreshing! Okay back to the "Main Event", which for me was their Elk Medallions (medium rare). Absolutely phenomenal! It was my very first time trying elk before, and it far exceeded my expectations. It was perfectly prepared, lean yet melt-in-your-mouth-tender, and not gamey whatsoever! Wow, just wow! My husband ordered their Ribeye (medium rare), which he also enjoyed wholeheartedly. Our bellies were so happy and full, but like I always say, "there's always room for dessert!". Two words, Hillbilly Heaven...'nuff said! LOL. Note: Cash or check only (us old school kids appreciate this! LOL!). CHEERS and happy eating till next time... read more

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This is easily one of the best restaurants in slo county in terms of quality and taste of the food as well as overall dining experience! I paid for my meal with a check as they do not take cards (cash and check only) and the vibe is country western but you can go casual or dress up. They always have specials and their desserts are great! They book up on weekends so make reservations! read more

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*visited on a Friday night with a group of 4, with a dinner reservation Came here for a double date with some great friends as they had highly recommended the Range. The restaurant is nestled in the small town strip of Santa Margarita, parking is limited in front of the restaurant BUT there's plenty of street parking and a small public parking lot less than a block away. The staff is very kind, patient and fun to talk to. We never had empty water glasses, and had fun talking & vibing with our waitresses. OKAY THE FOOD: * the filet mignon- okay don't judge me, but our entire table had gotten the same entree because of how yummy/ highly recommended it was. I loved it, the dish was yummy and had different textured & flavors. The filet was perfectly made- I had ordered medium and it was SO tender. I highly recommend it if you're wondering. * pulled pork pizzette - loaded and yummy. It was the perfect appetizer for the table, and though different, pretty delicious. read more

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The Range is the best in the area, and one of the best in the greater Paso area. I loved it. Allow me to elaborate. Doesn't look like much from curbside with a reminder of a car repair shop, or at best, a little rundown restaurant. But omg, so cute inside. Intimate, small covered patio and 2 small rooms inside, rustic, and a larger door patio with string lights and lovely trees. The menu has a small and mighty menu, filled with meats, pastas, fish, chicken, salads, etc -- something for everyone, and tempting beyond. I had the brisket, wow. Smoked for 14 hours, garlic mashed, veg. It was lean, sliced thin, super tender and didn't need to knife. Incredible, and quite possibly the best I've ever had. My party of four shared a great bottle of wine, loved the whole experience. Great service, too. Total thumbs up. read more

The ambiance, service and food was outstanding! Our waitress was able to answer every question we had about the food, how it was prepared, and even where it was from. She was amazing!! Not to mention the food was exceptional. She sold everyone at the table (except me, because I don't eat gamey food) on the ELK! And it literally melted in your mouth! (I tried it and it wasn't gamey at all!) This is a must stop if you are in Santa Margarita. I would give them 10 stars, if I could! Please note: they are CASH ONLY, no cards, no splitting checks. read more

I hadn't been to the Rsnge in years but This is the best meal in slo county!!!!we arrived at 5 pm and sat on the lovely patio. Service was excellent from busboy to waitress Highly recommend the lamb chops and elk medallions. Remember to bring cash or check - no credit cards accepted. We'll be back read more

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Always a great place. I had local caught fresh Halibut that was prepared cooked perfectly with a sauce that did not hide the fish. The service was fantastic. The ambience was rustic. As long as it's not raining their outside patio is the best option. read more

The Range from the outside looks like a dive bar. Don't be fooled by appearances‼ We were seated immediately without a reservation on a Friday night. Staff is friendly & easy on the eyes too. Our party all ordered ribeye steaks. Dinner was served quickly, perfectly cooked. Excellent & generous cut & mashed potatoes & carrots with gravy. Very satisfying experience all around. read more

Always a special dinner and atmosphere! I had one unfortunate experience, but I have to say this is one of the best restaurants in SLO County. The servers are wonderful, the food is delicious, and the patio is beautiful! read more

The Range is an unpretentious steak house with outstanding service and food that is simply delicious. It is at the higher end price wise, but worth every penny. You can feel the Love they put into their food. The decor is nice and has a feel of home! Had a great experience and loved the Brisket. The variety of breads served at the beginning of the meal really gets things off to a great start. Nice wine menu also! First class experience. read more

This place is outstanding!!! My husband is very particular when we eat out, and he could not say enough nice things about the food and the service! The servers were all friendly and attentive. Everything that we had was delicious and well-prepared. Kudos to the kitchen! The ambiance was relaxing and well-appointed. Thank you for a fabulous experience. read more

Pleasantly surprised to find this while glamping in the area! This amazing steak house is nestled in santa margarita and is really top notch and better than larger more expensive steak places I've been to. The service was great. All the food was great...from the bread to the soup, salad and of course the filet and the desert too! It's cash only. We went on a week night so not sure if you need reservations on weekends. Highly recommend! read more

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It's like being in your home for a home cooked meal. Excellent service, and the food is always incredibly good!

Everything was wonderful, service, food and ambiance. This was our third time at The Range and it's definitely one of our favorite places read more

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Service was fun and great overall. Good wine selections esp nice local reds some with age in them. My guest had the devils cheese brulle appetizer with was tasty and loaded with garlic and she went with elk - tender and tasty. I went for the "fresh kill" special which was a large beef meatball on a bed of buttered rigatoni. Tasty but too rich to finish. Plus i think i make better meatballs anyway. Great place and will be back for some steak and salads soon. read more

Always a yes in my book. A classic steakhouse with a hometown vibe, the food is always cooked and seasoned to perfection. Bring cash to pay and a good tip for their wonderful staff. read more

So good. I have heard of this restaurant for a very long time and finally got to visit last night. My friend had the filet mignon and I had the ribeye. Both cooked to perfection. We split the man salad and it was perfect. We also split the chocolate pie. OMG it was like my grandmother's recipe with cocoa. Award winning. I asked our waitress to pick her favorite wine and she did an amazing job. All was to perfection and can't wait to return. read more

The Range - Ribeye - Steakhouses Near Me - Santa Margarita, California

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Went to Santa Margarita for the best Antique shopping and stopped at The Range for dinner afterwards. We enjoyed the cozy patio, crisp refreshing house wine, the Dragon app followed by a humongous Caesar salad complete with fresh anchovies then one of the house specials, garlicky pasta with tangy ragu and richly spiced Italian meatball. Everything served was expertly paced, giving us enough time to savor the food and have a nice visit. I love that they use locally sourced produce, meat and wine. For dessert we shared the plum compote served over vanilla ice cream. What a charming little placed. So happy we stopped by. Can't wait to go back. read more

Amazing. Everything was delicious. Brisket was incredible. Fried chicken special so tasty. Great mix of gravy, hot sauce, butter beans, and mashed potatoes. Service was fantastic. Great spot. Presentation was also so beautiful. Crème brûlée top notch. Highly recommend. read more

Once again - great meal, great food, great service. We are never disappointed with The Range. The "Original Man" salad is a wedge served with a gigantic steak knife. (That should tell you enough about it). Their French Onion soup is thick, dark, and delicious. The perennial menu is outstanding, and they add occasional specials that always hit the mark. Their inside space is lined with old-time Country/Western record album covers. The outside is reminiscent of a barn. read more

Went for my son's 23rd birthday! I had never heard of this place and I was excited to try it out once i saw the menu. Great service and great food. I got the ribeye and it was awesome. Our outside seating was in a beautiful setting with fun lights and heaters if needed. All of that was great. Here is a small list of gripes, but the rest of the stuff far outweighed it. 1. CASH ONLY. What are you a strip club? Get with the times. 2. One bathroom for everyone. Boys, girls, theys, thems, whatever. One bathroom. Not cool. 3. Took forever to get our food. But they provided plenty of bread and butter. Still. I showed up hungry and planned ahead to get my ribeye. Reservations at 5:30, ate at 7:15 aprox. Thats about all i can say. Everything else was fantastic. You should definitely try this place. All fresh ingredients and farm to table stuff. And not too pricey. So easy 5 stars for me. read more

The service and the food are phenomenal. The Elk Medallions, Fried Chicken and Man Salad are a MUST!!! read more

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This place is becoming a regular stop for us. Their pickled beets are AMAZING! Great brisket and o had the meatball. Incredibly tasty and dense. read more

What a lovely little place. Very nice portions with a wonderful choice of different selections. The starters are fun ! Service is awesome read more

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The food was excellent; very straightforward. We had the French onion soup and it was consistently good as the last time we had it in May. I tried the meatball with bucatini and marinara, fresh tomatoes and shaved Parmesan. It was tasty no frills filling. We also had the special of the night gulf shrimp with au gratin potatoes and a string potatoes (fried) on top. Also, had the mussels with a beurre blanc sauce and parsley. Very straight forward and maybe a touch salty for my taste. The service was excellent; very attentive. Always checking if we were okay. The restaurant has a very small parking lot 5 cars. So you have to find parking on the street. Ambiance is cozy (we always sit inside because of the heat); with old album covers of country singers from the past decorating the walls. If you have boisterous patrons it will get pretty loud even with a normal decibel you can hear the next tables conversation. It was not an issue for my party; it's just the way it is. Outdoor seating has a more picnic ambiance to it. This was second visit and it very good and filling. read more

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this evening, I took my fiancé to the range for a romantic dinner. We were staying in Pismo Beach and we drove three cities away to the range. A friend of mine recommended the restaurant and said it was amazing.. The food presentation looked very nice. I ordered the elk and it was chewy like leather and overcooked . I asked if I could order something else and she said yes. I got the lamb, medium rare.. The Lamb had no char on the outside. The inside was well done and there was so much salt. It made me choke. I sent it back as well.. the waitress seemed offended and was rude to me over this. She asked me how the food was. I was honest... sorry it sucked. When we were outside, the chef came out and seemed intoxicated . She was mad, dogging me, and then she told me. " F you you effing Ahole don't ever come back here. You caused me to get fired tonight.. as we were about to get in our car. She continued to talk trash to us.. rather than leaving a bad review online I called the restaurant later just to give them a heads up about what happened and they could've cared less. Overall this was a bad experience. i would never go back to the Range. They were rude and unprofessional. I love the part where they followed me to my car to harrass me. read more

The Range is a jewel in Santa Margarita. The food is always delicious (I miss the Pork Chop Ribeye.) The service is always great. I recommend the Range for any occasion. read more

I had no idea this steakhouse existed in Santa Margarita. Started with the French onion soup. It was really good! I had an amazing filet steak that was cooked perfectly. Served with mashed potatoes and veggies. The only negatives are they only take cash and they only had one champagne choice on the menu. Next time I'll bring my own bottle and pay the corkage fee. read more

The Range - Filet steak - Steakhouses Near Me - Santa Margarita, California

Amazing meal, ambiance A+, with the best music and fabulous wine selection. Everything was perfect for my Birthday dinner!! The service was impeccable and inviting. I felt like I was at my Grandmas house, which made me very comfortable and I knew we were in for some great food! We forgot to take a picture of the French onion soup which is an absolute must have if you go. Even the bread basket was delicious! We will be going back soon! What a perfect restaurant! read more

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A treasure in Santa Margarita. This place does not disappoint. If you want a good meal from start to finish then you must come here. It has a casual vibe and extremely friendly and knowledgeable staff. I started my dinner with a wedge salad. And then had the lamb chops... so succulent served with potatoes au gratin and veggies. My husband had the filet medium rare. It was cooked perfectly. Be sure to save room for dessert! A few take away. This place only takes cash, they charge $4 per person to split a meal or a salad , they have outside seating and reservations are encouraged. read more

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For sure this establishment gets our 5+ rating. From the beginning when we had more guests than the reservation , even packed they were friendly and helped us get a bigger table. Super great environment with some of the most friendly staff I've ever met. Had six in our party and it was a great time. Didn't grab pics this time but will next trip through. Must try is the fried chicken ... just perfect ! Highly highly recommend read more

Firstly they tell you at the door ************* CASH AND CHECKS ONLY!!! ***************** They're old school here in Valley of Santa Margarita they're not messing around with creditors. As we were guided to our table I noticed really cool patio decor. I didn't snap any photos because there were too many guest dining in that direction, it has a rustic charm. The hostess told us we could try some of the delicious grapes hanging around the back fence though we just admired the view from our table they are stunning! So to start off we're brought waters and complimentary bread the real killer here is the corn bread more like a sweet corn cake delicious and just like this mom makes it ;)with lots of honey! When it came to ordering I had a tough decision to make was it going to be the 14oz coffee crusted Ribeye that I was salivating over? Or the wild gulf prawns our server tantalized me with while describing the specials? I decided to go with Mary's free range Chicken breast potato gratin, fresh vegetables , and lemon pan jus, I don't know who Mary is but thank you! I loved everything about this dish! But after being on a low carb diet for some time now the potatoes were killer!! Stunning dish the chicken was juicy, tender and flavorful, lie it had been roasting away all day and the lemon pan jus was the perfect compliment. 10/10 would recommend!!!! My husband really enjoyed his barbecue brisket I'm surprised he didn't order the lamb or ribeye. Honestly they have so many great options also with a vegetarian were told the owners daughters are vegan/ vegetarian as well and not to be afraid to ask for those options next time they could make a vegetable pasta or a delicious salad simply don't be afraid to say you're a vegetarian at a steakhouse ;) We topped the night off with dessert mango sorbet for the little one and hubs and I split the lemon pound cake with vanilla ice cream and raspberry coulis. It was a lovely dinner for a beautiful evening out. We enjoyed every part and will be back! read more

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