Explore oak-grilled restaurant meals, a brewery stop and recipes for your own cookout. Santa Maria, Orcutt and nearby Casmalia options are identified separately.
A sit-down stop for Santa Maria-style barbecue in Old Town Orcutt.
| Address | 300 E. Clark Ave., Orcutt |
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| Dining room | Thu and Sun 5–8 pm; Fri–Sat 5–9 pm. Closed Mon–Wed. Bar hours differ. |
| Reservations | 805-937-2211; use the operator’s current menu and reservation link. |
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Source: Far Western Tavern · checked Nov 11, 2026
A South Broadway stop for oak-grilled Santa Maria-style barbecue, steaks and seafood. Use the restaurant’s online menu to plan a takeout order.
| Address | 714 S. Broadway, Santa Maria |
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| Phone | 805-925-5862 |
| Menu | The restaurant ordering page lists current takeout dishes and prices. Pickup windows can differ from dining-room service. |
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Source: Santa Maria Valley Chamber visitor guide · checked Nov 11, 2026
An oak-barbecue restaurant with lunch, dinner and family-style menus.
| Address | 516 N. Broadway, Santa Maria |
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| Listed hours | 11 am–9 pm on the restaurant’s contact page. |
| Reservations | Call 805-347-7800. The website contact form is not for reservations. |
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Source: The Swiss Restaurant · checked Nov 11, 2026
A different take on tri-tip alongside a broader California-inspired menu. The Inn’s current menu includes tri-tip sliders and a tri-tip flatbread.
| Address | 801 S. Broadway, Santa Maria |
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| Dining | Lunch Mon–Fri 11 am–2 pm; dinner Mon–Sat 5–9 pm; weekend brunch 9 am–2 pm. |
| Menu | Current dishes and prices are linked from the Inn’s dining page. |
| Contact | 805-928-7777 |
Source: Historic Santa Maria Inn dining page and linked 2026 menu · checked Nov 11, 2026
A regional side trip for live-oak-grilled beef at the original Casmalia restaurant.
| Address | 3325 Point Sal Road, Casmalia |
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| Distance | About 12 miles southwest of Santa Maria, according to the visitor bureau. |
| Contact | 805-937-6151; confirm current hours and reservations before driving out. |
Source: Santa Maria Valley Chamber visitor guide · checked Nov 11, 2026
A brewery and taproom stop in Orcutt. This is a drinks option, rather than a promise of an on-site barbecue meal.
| Address | 165 S. Broadway St., Suite 102, Orcutt |
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| Hours | Tue–Thu 3–9 pm; Fri–Sat noon–10 pm; Sun noon–9 pm; closed Mon. |
| Food | Confirm food availability with the taproom when planning your visit. |
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Source: Naughty Oak Brewing Company · checked Nov 11, 2026
Use the visitor bureau’s recipe collection to plan a cookout instead of a restaurant visit.
| Resource | Recipes for tri-tip, pinquito beans, salsa, garlic bread and salad. |
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| Planning | Build your shopping list from the recipes and check local fire and barbecue rules for your cooking location. |
Source: Santa Maria Valley Chamber cookbook · checked Nov 11, 2026