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

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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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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*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

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

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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 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

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

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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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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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

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 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 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

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

The Range - Steakhouses Near Me - Santa Margarita, California

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

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

I had such high expectations for The Range, as their ratings are excellent, and it was recommended by a local. Unfortunately, my experience wasn't great, and we won't be back. It did have great decor, ambiance, and friendly staff. The garden salad was great as well. However, I ordered the $55 ribeye, and the couple of bites I had were full of gristle. I told the waitress, who took it back to the kitchen to get me another. What happened next was the worst experience I have ever had at a restaurant. A waitress came back and said that the chef suggested I get the filet instead because a ribeye is going to have lots of marbling, and if he made another, he was afraid I wouldn't like that either. I said that ribeye is what I always eat. I am well aware that it has marbling, which is why I love it. I have never had that much gristle in a ribeye. She went back in the kitchen, and another server came to the table and said that the chef had cut all the ribeyes today from the same cut of beef, and another steak would likely be the same. Again she asked if I would prefer a filet since it wouldn't have the marbling. So, after four times of having someone come to the table, I said fine to the filet, which I absolutely didn't want. I was incredibly embarrassed at having so many visits to our table about my meal, that I honestly just wanted to leave. Our entire party was done with their meals by the time I got mine. The filet, while cooked perfectly, was tasteless. I took a couple bites and got a to-go box. For $55, I expected an amazing meal. Super disappointed. 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 Luck of it never ceases to amaze me...I'm driving a B Day party today and the last stop is dinner at "the Range". Sounds like an ideal opportunity to have some dinner for myself. I was seated on the patio with all the early dinner folks. I couldn't dine at the bar tonight because there is no bar, looks like it was at some point but not these days. Apparently the only spirits in town are at the Liquor store, just beer and wine here folks. I got duce to myself, and prompt attention from Jessica. water, iced tea and a nice little plate of sourdough bread slices accompanied with a unique corn bread. Jessica rattled off the specials, shes had some practice having worked here the last nineteen years. The specials...a beef meatball on linguini, a pork ragu something and sand dabs da de da...I started with a Caesar salad romaine hearts no croutons thanks. I had to try the Elk medallions Oh my....delicious, accompanied with smashers and the best combination of fresh vegetables I think I ever had and cooked to perfection and all of it served on a warmed plate. Oh yea... You know when the dinner steak knife comes out and is from Rambo's house it gonna be something to look forward to enjoying. Nuff said, make the trip out here. Dessert backed up dinner a rubarb crumb topped warm compote and vanilla ice cream to help it slid down. Even the iced tea was good, probably because it was brewed fresh & strong today. Ah the bill has arrived with a fortune cookie. do I flip the bill or open the fortune cookie first? fortune cookie first, maybe it says I got a free meal? "Sail into the land of opportunity-treasures await" hum...not free but certainly a good fortune told. CASH or check No Credit Cards. Tip well my friends the range is Highly recommended by the foodguy. Martin read more

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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

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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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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Food service wine list ambiance and did I say the food?!?! were all amazing! Celebrated an anniversary dinner and couldn't have picked a better spot. We tried the flatbread they were offering that night, a salad, and we both chose a filet. Only sad part is they didn't have affogato available for dessert that night, but everything was delicious and we plan to go back in a couple of weeks with family! read more

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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Excellent service and ambiance. The steak was delicious with the coffee crust. It was my first time there and I will definitely be coming back. Just a friendly reminder they only accept cash or checks. read more

The Range - Coffee crusted 14oz steak - Steakhouses Near Me - Santa Margarita, California

Absolutely incredible meal! Hands down the best steak I've ever had -- perfectly cooked and bursting with flavor. The sauce was rich and absolutely delicious. We finished the night with a bottle of Opolo wine and a perfectly done crème brûlée. Every bite was a treat! Just a heads-up: they're cash only, so come prepared. Can't wait to go back! read more

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First we were early (before they opened). They brought us in and seated us. Cute country albums and fun old country music. The bread and butter was a nice assortment. The ribeye was juicy and the peppercorn sauce was over the top. Would love that recipe. The vegetables were so fresh and still had a crunch. Service was over the top, we will be back. read more

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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 food and great service we will be going back but make sure you make a reservation it's gets busy

Wife had the lamb chops hat she felt were over salted. While I had the rib eye steak which was a little over cooked. But due to the thickness (thinner than I like) it was okay. Also have never been a fan of putting a sauce on a good steak. My salad was delicious, and my wife's tomato bisque soup was good. She said it had a different taste than she was expecting but she still enjoyed it. read more

The Range - Wedge salad - Steakhouses Near Me - Santa Margarita, California

Are used to love this place and it was my nephews favorite place so I took him to dinner there last night. Unfortunately, we were both so disappointed. I don't know if Lindsey and Jeffrey are still the owners but it's changed dramatically I had to Sandabs very little taste I didn't think it was very good. My nephew had the brisket and he said the same thing his girlfriend had the fried chicken said it was over cooked. Very disappointing because it's expensive. I don't know if I'll be returning. Maybe it was just our table but it was really bad. I've been there many many times and it was excellent. I don't know what happened that night. read more

Awesome food and Ambiance The crusted rib eye and au gratin potatoes are my favorite!! Love the french onion soup and lamb chops as well . They always have great specials and Katie never steers us wrong ! Thank you for being an awesome host ( waitress ) every time we come in . P.s the creme brûlée & cobbler are the best in town ! read more

The Range - October 2023 - Steakhouses Near Me - Santa Margarita, California

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Delicious food. Mussels and Elk medallions are what brought me here and they didn't disappoint! One of the best meals I've had anywhere. Great wine prices! Horrible parking but you can park in street, make sure NOT to park next door/ liquor store. You can RSVP.. I had reservations and even called ahead, when I got there it wasn't full but I still waited 10 mins for my table .. of just 1. If you're in area .. a must try! read more

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I was lucky enough to receive a generous gift certificate to this somewhat pricey gem...favorite gift ever! The service is attentive and friendly, just lovely to chat with the professional servers here. The food, stellar. We had the jumbo shrimp dinner and the 16oz ribeye. Both were cooked perfectly. I asked for the most annoying thing ever, to have the steak cooked just 30 seconds beyond medium rare. In this place, unless you ask, it comes medium rare. Perfection! read more

The Range - Shrimp, jumbo, delicious - Steakhouses Near Me - Santa Margarita, California

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Worth the trip! Amazing service and food. They take reservations and do Mont rush you to leave.

Small family owned business with amazing, friendly servers. Delicious ribeye steak with garlic mash potatoes and prawns with cream sauce and spinach. We celebrated with a hillbilly chocolate pecan tart for dessert. even the rain could not ruin our evening. A definate must when visiting Santa Margarita. read more

Very good service. Very rich food. Worth a try if you are in the Paso area. We had the Ribeye and the lamb chop. very tasty and wholesome. I am not use to eating very heavy food so I had a little indigestion. I would recommend to eat very early and go for a walk to burn some the heavy sauce and butter that they add to the food. They only have one little restroom that people had to wait to get in. Parking was okay. The servers were very nice. The desert was too Chocolatey for me. read more

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Excellent service , food presentation ! Great meat selections! I myself am a fish lover - wish there were more choices for the non- meat eaters. My husband loved the elk ! read more

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