Wendy&#x27;s

LOVE LOVE LOVE Bills. Every time I'm in town this is one of my first stops. The Billy burgers are…read moresuch a classic. Bun, meat, cheese, pickles, onion, and Billy sauce! The workers are always so patient with me as I usually do a huge order haha. I love the remodeling for the outside patio and benches in the front. With summer around the corner, I cannot wait to have a vanilla dipped cone!

The pastrami on roll was delicious nice and thin not too fatty and bread was spongy Corn dog was as…read moreexpected as well I forgot to take a photo of the grilled cheese but that was good as well i do wish they grilled it a bit more to fully melt the cheese and get a bit more of a toast on the bread but other than that food was delicious and the pastrami was supper filling. I do like that there is seating behind the building was clean and spacious a little windy but thats just part of the ambiance jajaja

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3/19/25

Tom's Take Out

4.3(157 reviews)

2.6 mi

This place is always good! Back for the burgers and the fried mushrooms! We love toms! The ruthless…read moreburger is my go to! Has a freakin chili relleno on it!

FOOD: coming from LA the portion was so trash mainly fries lol and the smallest layer of meat since…read moreI got to Santa Maria there's has yet to be some good food here and sad to say another restaurant disappointment their fries were nice and crispy I give them that the green sauce is nice but the portion are straight trash the flavor is good but ruined by what ever seasoning the put over the food once done. SERVICE: let's start by them trying to get my card information over the phone, then they said never mind it's fine,??? Ok , so I ask how long should I wait for it to be ready they said 10-15 minutes then I went after said time and waited another 15 minutes for the food lol AMBIANCE: but BY GOD I LOVE THE AMBIANCE I LOVE THE OLD SCHOOL VIBE THEY HAVE POTENTIAL. TO THE OWNER: PLEASE LOCK TF IN this restaurant has potential but your management needs work

Interior of Tom's

Mafioso Fries! The bomb!

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Jim's Burgers

3.9(113 reviews)

1.8 mi

Double Cheese Burger was amazing. Great prices. Definitely a hidden gym in Santa Maria, CA that I…read moredidn't know I was missing. Will definitely be back during future trips to the area.

One of those here in Santa Maria I've been missing my whole life…read more We enjoyed the pastrami sandwich with fries a soda and shake. It wasn't so good. The service is delightfully friendly and fast. Don't miss this little local diner style "almost" fast food.

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Updated menu as of 8/4/22

Firegrill

3.8(24 reviews)

2.2 mi

Best place to eat! My Fave is the Grilled Chicken Burger add avocado, and the Western Burger so…read morebomb!

i came on thursday because i wanted chilli cheese fries, they didnt have any chili…read more came again on saturday because i was cravinggg them, still didnt have chili like might as well just take it off the menu jeez. and why is the loaded fries way more if theyre literally the same thing.

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Tri Tip Sandwich with Sweet potato fries

California Hot Dogs

4.5(33 reviews)

1.2 mi

Good food, friendly service, cooked to order. I had the…read moresmash burger combo. It tasted like a smash burger, not just a skinny hamburger. The beer battered fries were tasty too. It was a good sized meal for an adult, but not ridiculously huge. There's a kids' menu too. It's a trailer right by a large restaurant & very close to the freeway, so it's easy if you're out & about. I'll go back again!

I'll preface this by stating that I'm new to the area. I was searching and stumbled across the…read morelocal Wienerschnitzel. My mind was set on this as I haven't had it in probably more than 10 years until I discovered California Hot Dogs on Yelp. After a short drive, I found them, located right off of the 101. I called it in and as soon as I walked in, my food was ready. I will say that they do have a drive thru which is convenient. I ordered the Coney Island Dog, the LA Street Dog and a side of tater tot's. Everything was delicious and I probably killed 1/4 of the tater tot's on the drive home. They were hot, crispy and seasoned. Will definitely be back.

Restaurant inside

Half eaten snow one. Sugar free blue raspberry and sugar free cherry. It was good!

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Drive thru and eat well.

Woody's Butcher Block

4.3(283 reviews)

2.2 mi

This is the tri-tip and 5 star meat place you longed for…read more Miranda prepared two succulent sandwiches for me. You should get a nice raise, please! Kudos to you all, my fave in Santa Maria, I always stop when here.

Overpriced BLT sandwich. It was mediocre at best. The bread was falling apart. There wasn't…read moreanything special about it. It was flat, had soggy tomato slices, amd was very small for the price paid. For $18, I could have EASLY made a better sandwich at home.

Classic tri-tip sandwich, absolutely out of this world worth the stop

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The little bbq is so cute!

King Falafel

3.4(111 reviews)

3.0 mi

Has a drive thru, open late, reasonable prices. The burger…read morewasn't that impressive sadly and the fries were the tastiest part of the meal. Tried a queen burger it was basically just a hamburger with lettuce. Not much flavor in the lettuce thankfully the salty fries provided some flavor. Local told me this area is kinda sketch and there's been situations in the past with crime so beware if coming at night thankfully we didn't witness that. Decent size lot for parking but nothing special

King Falafel is consistent with their food. The recently added onion rings to the menu and they…read morewere a hit! The drive thru can be tricky if you enter through the wrong side. The service is simple and straightforward. If you do plan on eating at the location they do have limited seating.

Outside seating Area

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The Pantry On Park

4.0(531 reviews)

1.8 mi

The food and service were amazing! They are located in the heart of Santa Maria. They have outdoor/…read moreindoor seating and we were helped quickly after being seated. I definitely recommend this restaurant for any one looking for really good breakfast or lunch and a vibe!

Solid breakfast place, but pricing was a bit on the high side…read more I went with the "Senior Menu" option, which in theory should be a price saver, but it sure didnt seem like it. Overall the food was solid, French toast was good, but why not bring out a small container of warm syrup? I found a bottle sitting on the table. Service was a bit spotty with the server refreshing my coffee mug once, dropping off a check and never to be seen again.

Bar area and cashier area

1 biscuit and gravy.

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Rancho Nipomo Deli & BBQ

4.3(972 reviews)

5.3 mi

If you're driving near Nipomo, you have to stop at this place. They offer a large menu of BBQ…read moreoptions, including the area‑famous tri‑tip sandwich. There's also a full bar where you can order local brews, plus a self‑serve condiment bar to customize your meal. The staff was friendly and quick to bring out our food. Seating is plentiful both indoors and outside, with umbrellas for shade. Parking is easy, with spots on the street and in the lot next door. The architecture and décor give the whole place a charming old‑Spanish feel. The food was incredible and will definitely bring us back. The Emmit BBQ Bacon Burger was our favorite. The thick bacon was cooked perfectly, and the onion ring added a great crunch. The patty was cooked medium‑well and packed with flavor. This is one of the best burgers we've ever had. The tri‑tip sandwich was also great. We loved its simplicity and the moist, tender meat with very little fat. The locally made bun really elevated it. They serve BBQ sauce on the side, which paired nicely with the tri‑tip. The 50/50 basket is huge--we didn't expect so much food, but we weren't complaining. The onion rings were excellent. This will be a must‑stop on every trip down to SoCal from now on.

For our leisurely drive from San Diego to San Francisco, my wife had plotted several stops of…read morecities she thought would be fun places to stop to break up our almost 8 hour drive. My wife is an amazing trip planner and she chose stops in Santa Barbara, Solvang, Santa Maria, Carmel, and Monterey. I'm a foodie and once my life pahtner told me about Santa Maria being known for their style of BBQ, I was looking forward to our stop in Santa Maria and grubbing on Santa Maria style BBQ. After checking the different BBQ restaurants on Yelp and factoring in our timeline, I selected Rancho Nipomo Deli & BBQ as the joint that we would experience Santa Maria BBQ. Tri-tip BBQ is the preferred meat choice, but Rancho Nipomo's version was okay and tasty. I enjoyed their chicken BBQ chicken and their chili beans were extremely memorable. Eating inside the restaurant was a little frustrating, but the customer service from their staff was much appreciated. Rancho Nipomo is located on the 101 freeway specifically off of Exit 175 and on Cuyama Lane. It's a short distance from the exit off of the 101, so this restaurant is a convenient stop if you're pressed for time. There were other BBQ restaurants in Santa Maria, but the other restaurants didn't open until 4pm and we didn't have the luxury of waiting around. Rancho Nipomo is located across from 805 Barbecue Brand restaurant and it's diagonal from Taqueria Los Quates. There is some parking in front of the restaurant, but it's mainly street parking. Rancho Nipomo is a spacious restaurant with plenty of indoor seating and there's plenty of covered umbrella outdoor seating. We ate inside and had to battle disruptive flies, so I recommend you eat outside. I recommend that management keep their doors closed to keep these pests out. There are large screen televisions to watch sports and there was a stage where bands play music on certain days. I liked the decor inside with a mural of Mexican cowboys, the California Republic homage above the tvs, the faux Gold Rush saloon as the backdrop of the stage, the Indian statues, and the decorative old school chandelier. The young lady behind the register provided exemplary customer service, other staff I interacted with were friendly, and I love that they honor Veterans like me with a free fountain drink. Besides Santa Maria-style BBQ, Rancho Nipomo serves Mexican food that incorporates BBQ; it serves burgers, sandwiches, and hot dogs; it serves munchies; it serves salads, and you can satisfy your sweet tooth with their desserts. I honestly did not know the city of Santa Maria had their own style of BBQ, so I was really looking forward to tasting what that style of BBQ tastes like. After perusing their menu, I decided to order their Central Coast Smokin' Combo because it had two different types of meats. This combo comes with a 1/4 BBQ Chicken, 1/2 lb Smoked Tri-Tip, Spanish Rice, West Coast Chili Beans, and two flour tortillas. It was a good amount of food because I had part of my chicken and tri-tip as leftovers, which was a yummy late night snack on our trip. I was looking forward to eating the tri-tip, but even though it ate well with the tortillas, I thought it was dry and underwhelming. The highlights for me were the chicken, the chili beans, and the rice. The chicken was cooked perfectly, it was tender, seasoned really well, and it tasted great by itself or in a tortilla. The chili beans were mind blowing, savory, addicting, and I wished there was more. Combining either BBQ meat with the chili beans and rice inside a tortilla made for a delectable bite. Make sure to grab all of their complimentary salsas to add some spice to your BBQ. My wife ordered The Cali Cheese Steak Sandwich, which comes with smoked tri-tip ends, Monterey Jack cheese, bell peppers, and grilled onion all encompassed in a fresh toasted Telera bun. Sincerely, one of the best cheese steak sandwiches I've ever eaten and I didn't eat it until I had it as a late night snack. We also ordered their fries, which were seasoned and delicious. Rancho Nipomo Deli & BBQ is a must visit if you want to indulge in Santa Maria-style BBQ. Their tri-tip was okay, but I highly recommend their BBQ chicken and their West Coast chili beans. If you're planning to order a sandwich, a Must Order is their Cali Cheese Steak sandwich.

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Catering Set Up

Orcutt Burgers

3.4(389 reviews)

3.9 mi

Solid, quality food any time of the day and excellent service, especially in the mornings :)read more

I went there with a friend I'm a vegetarian and they really don't have much for me there, but the…read morerestaurant is clean and everybody is friendly and they certainly choose to be at your Service into please you