“ We have a tradition to visit this amazing landmark every time we visit the Santa Ynez area. The food is 5 stars, the wine (especially the Highliner) is 5 stars and the service is always good, this last time it was great as our server "Autum" was incredibly attentive and had such a friendly attitude, even on a packed night. We love this place! ”

“ Our food was great. Waitress didn't offer option for potatoes to have toppings. But still a better time than the first time we went. We had taken an uber there and they refused to call us a cab or give us the WiFi log in. There was no cell service out there so we had to walk way down the fields to try and get a ride. Still blown away a business does that but oh well. ”

“ This place is in the middle of nowhere and somewhere. Casmalia, California. The food is all freshly cooked, of course, and the meats are all from the nearby farm . We had a big group go there of which they can service large groups in a separate room as well as small groups in the main area . The portion size is huge and you can more than share food if you want to. I had a delicious half stack of pork ribs and grilled artichoke, and they were outstanding! Our service that night was fantastic! If you want wine and dine on good beef products, this is an amazing place. ”

“ We decided to drive out to this restaurant one night after getting reservations. First, don't expect to walk in and get a table without reservations. You get a tray of fresh veges and then a dinner side salad for starters. i got the ribeye with baked potato, my wife got the filet mignon with steamed veges. Mine was cooked to perfection, the wife thought her's was more done than medium rare. You get ice cream for dessert included. Price is about average for steakhouses around here. Good thing we had a gift card. Sorry, forgot to take photos of the food! ”

“ We normally go for the steaks, mashed potatoes, artichoke's and margaritas. ( big glass). This Sat they had salmon and swordfish special. For over 60 years in Bay Area and San Francisco I've ordered a lot of swordfish. I've never had such a large, thick serving. Best ever. Before I go again, I'm calling to to see if it's on special. ”

“ Simply the best in the area! Little pricey but definitely worth it with everything you get and quality of food. My favorite restaurant steak! ”

“ I've lived in Santa Maria about three months now and I've been to the Hitching Post three times already. The service, the steak, the experience has been outstanding every time. Plus I love watching my steak cook on the Santa Maria grill! I usually get a sirloin or something kinda fatty. Meals include salad, shrimp cocktail (minis), bread and ice cream. This family owned place is a staple in the area, Tourism Partner of the Year in 2024, and you will not be disappointed. ”

“ Service was amazing! Super friendly and kind staff! Quick with taking away finished plates and refilling drinks! It's fairly loud inside the restaurant, so if you want to have intimate date you may need to request a different spot more in the corner. Food was very tasty! I got to try a little of everyone's steak and fish. The kids steak was perfect for my youngest flavorful. My husband got the New York strip and it was juicy tender and perfectly cooked. My daughter and oldest son got the fish - the seasoning was really good and the fish was moist and flakey! How all well cooked fish should be! (However, I do not recommend the ribs if you are used to fall off the bones meat, they were a little tough... my husband's are the best, no one has beat them. Flavor was good though!) ”

“ The Hitching Post is located in the small Town of Casmalia,CA, right on the Main Street, so it's easy to locate. There is parking, but normally it's all taken up. Your alternative would be finding parking on the street. The curb appeal isn't the best (the building is over 120 years old) but dear Yelp Review Readers...don't let that deter you. Once you walk into the restaurant, you'll be stepping into a large dining room with some pretty neat decor on the walls. We were taken to our seats as we entered and noticed that the restaurant was essentially full. We had reservations and would recommend making them days in advance. With an open kitchen, the cooking grill being mastered by Chef Luis and the amount of patrons, I felt prepared for a truly amazing meal...and amazing it was. Our Servers for this evening's culinary experience were both fabulous...Karli (Cocktails) and Kaylee (Food). Both of them were helpful, friendly and made us feel as if we were their "favorite repeat diners"...even though this was our initial Hitching Post experience. Truly amazing customer service...thank-you Karli and Kaylee! Our Cocktail order arrived first : White Russian (tall) w/heavy cream (5/5) and an Expresso Martini (5/5)...both of these drinks were made with a deft hand and were wonderfully delicious. Our meal began with the complimentary veggie tray, bay shrimp cocktail (3/5...not outstanding, but it came with) and small dinner salad (4/5). Shortly thereafter, our order started to arrive...Appetizers first: the "steamed then grilled" Artichoke (5/5...and complimentary from Chef Luis), the Linguisa Sausage (5/5...again complimentary from Chef Luis, who personally did a "table touch" to make sure our experience was going well). Then our Mains: 10oz.Top Sirloin (Twilight Menu) w/2x Skewered Grilled Vegetables (5/5 - the Top Sirloin "grilled to perfection"), Filet Mignon & Quail combination with Fries (5/5 - delicious), New Zealand Rack of Lamb with Skewered Grilled Vegetables (5/5 - never tasted better prepared Lamb) and Wild Harvested Scallops with Grilled Vegetables and Fries (5/5 - amazing!). Everyone in our party was truly delighted with the faire and thought they had never tasted or enjoyed better! We also all need "take away" containers for the leftovers. The Dessert: Ice Cream for everyone (3.5/5 - a little "plain" but yummy finish to a superb meal). As the "topper" to our dining experience...we enjoyed a visit to the outside landscaped Garden at the back of the restaurant. Spending a pleasant 1/2 hour viewing the Koi Pond, Water tower, Covered Wagon and more was a wonderful way to end our evening's experience. Walking back to our vehicles, we reflected with smiles on our faces how on this occasion, in all of our opinions...the Hitching Post in Casmalia truly earned this "the WOW factor is a 10" , highly recommend 5 Star review! ”

“ My husband and I have been wanting to come to this place and we finally ended up coming. It is literally literally in the middle of nowhere, but it's so worth the drive. I am so glad we came. I had the absolute best artichoke appetizer. I had filet mignon medium plus and it was great. The bartender was amazing. I had a really good michelada. Everything was beyond amazing here. I can't wait to return here and I would definitely get the artichoke. ”