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Santa Maria, California is the birthplace of Santa Maria Style Barbecue. The Swiss Restaurant & Bar sits at 516 N Broadway, Santa Maria, CA 93454 and smokes over a red oak pit. The Hitching Post runs open fire barbecue over live oak. Far Western Tavern focuses on Santa Maria Style, and Shaw's Steakhouse & Tavern has operated since 1953.

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  • Illustration of food from The Swiss Restaurant & Bar

    The Swiss Restaurant & Bar

    Official site
    Address
    516 N Broadway Santa Maria, CA 93454
    Hours
    11am to 9pm
    Wood
    red oak
    Signature
    The page lists rib-eye steak sandwich with Pinquito beans

    The Swiss Restaurant & Bar sits at 516 N Broadway, Santa Maria, CA 93454 and is open 11am to 9pm. The menu covers ribs, chicken, and seafood smoked over a red oak pit. The signature item is the rib-eye steak sandwich with Pinquito beans and the kitchen runs Santa Maria Style Barbecue.

  • Illustration of food from The Hitching Post

    The Hitching Post

    Official site
    Hours
    mon-sat: 4:30 to 9:30 p.m.; sun: 4:00 to 9:00 p.m.
    Wood
    live oak
    Signature
    The page lists the large tri-tip beef roast

    The Hitching Post is open Monday through Saturday 4:30 to 9:30 pm and Sunday 4:00 to 9:00 pm. The menu covers seafood and the signature item is the large tri-tip beef roast. The cooking method is open fire barbecue over live oak and the restaurant has been operating since 1952.

  • Illustration of food from Far Western Tavern

    Far Western Tavern

    Official site
    Address
    300 East Clark Avenue in Orcutt, California 93455
    Hours
    mon-wed: Closed; thu: 5-8pm; fri: 5-9pm; sat: 5-9pm; sun: 5-8pm

    Far Western Tavern sits at 300 East Clark Avenue in Orcutt, California 93455 and is open Thursday through Sunday 5 to 8 pm. The cooking method is Santa Maria Style Barbecue and the restaurant was founded in 1958. The kitchen turns out the local style of oak-fired barbecue.

  • Illustration of food from Shaw's Steakhouse & Tavern

    Shaw's Steakhouse & Tavern

    Official site
    Hours
    mon-fri: 11:30am-4:00pm; mon-thu: 4:00pm-9:00pm; fri-sat: 4:00pm-10:00pm; sun: 4:00pm-9:00pm

    Shaw's Steakhouse & Tavern is open Monday through Friday 11:30am to 4:00pm and Monday through Thursday 4:00pm to 9:00pm, Friday and Saturday 4:00pm to 10:00pm, and Sunday 4:00pm to 9:00pm. The menu covers ribs, chicken, and seafood with homemade soup and the restaurant was founded in 1953.

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Santa Maria Valley BBQ

The Santa Maria Valley is the home of Santa Maria Style Barbecue. The Swiss Restaurant & Bar smokes over a red oak pit and The Hitching Post runs open fire barbecue over live oak.

FAQ

What is Santa Maria Style Barbecue?

Santa Maria Style Barbecue is the regional style of oak-fired barbecue centered in the Santa Maria Valley. The Swiss Restaurant & Bar smokes over a red oak pit and The Hitching Post runs open fire barbecue over live oak.

Where is The Swiss Restaurant & Bar?

The Swiss Restaurant & Bar sits at 516 N Broadway, Santa Maria, CA 93454 and is open 11am to 9pm.

What is the signature item at The Hitching Post?

The signature item at The Hitching Post is the large tri-tip beef roast served with open fire barbecue over live oak.

When was Far Western Tavern founded?

Far Western Tavern was founded in 1958 at 300 East Clark Avenue in Orcutt, California 93455.

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