The best restaurants in Santa Maria

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1437 S Broadway

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804 N Broadway

Family-run eatery dishing burgers and breakfast items along with family-style dining.

2508 S Broadway

No-frills spot in a shopping plaza whipping up pizzas with various toppings, plus wings & subs.

1772 S Broadway

Warm, laid-back eatery for traditional American cuisine with a Cajun-Creole twist, plus vegan options.

135 E Foster Rd (Orcutt)

Mall eatery featuring a variety of sushi, as well as poke bowls, bento boxes, and ramen.

194 Town Center E

Old-school chophouse with an open kitchen serving BBQ, steak & seafood, plus cocktails.

714 S Broadway

Family-friendly buffet chain featuring all-you-can-eat American fare, plus salad & dessert bars.

2104 S Bradley Rd A-1

Low-key BBQ eatery serving sandwiches & plates, plus seafood, tacos & Korean dishes.

1975 S Broadway A

Chain dishing up wings, tenders & burgers, plus sauces ranging from sweet to very spicy.

795 Betteravia Rd

Relaxed, family-owned Italian-style restaurant offering pizzas and other dishes, along with beer and wine.

119 E Clark Ave (Orcutt)

Hamburger spot serving a variety of burgers and other classic American staples, like pastrami and fish ’n' chips.

729 S Broadway

Vermicelli bowls and other familiar Vietnamese fare round out the menu at this casual eatery.

3558 Skyway Dr

Fine eatery with views that's popular for breakfast, lunch and dinner menus of fish and chips, hamburgers and eggs benedict.

925 Airport Dr (San Luis Obispo)

Old West-style eatery known for its huge top sirloin & other meats cooked over an oak-pit BBQ.

1760 El Camino Real (Grover Beach)

Fast-food chain specializing in fried chicken fingers, crinkle-cut fries & Texas toast.

485 Betteravia Rd

Fast-food joint offering a wide burger selection, along with sandwiches, fried fish & breakfast.

1099 E Clark Ave

Hot or cold submarine sandwiches, pizza bread & other provisions served in an unfussy diner.

325 Betteravia Rd # B9

Casual, clean spot for sushi rolls and ramen, plus boba drinks and tea.

1551 Stowell, C St, Santa Maria, CA 93458

Fast-food chain featuring a variety of hot dogs, plus chili burgers & sandwiches.

500 E Main St

Casual, family-friendly eatery for breakfast, lunch and dinner offerings like omelets, sandwiches and pies.

156 S Broadway (Orcutt)

Relaxed eatery serving pizza, burgers & reindeer sausages in a funky, Alaskan-themed setting.

2059 S Broadway

Basic, narrow counter serve serving familiar Mexican eats, such as burritos, huaraches & tacos.

923 N Broadway

Popular joint serving chicken sandwiches, sliders, and fries in a casual space.

232 Betteravia Rd

Casual counter-serve chain serving a variety of chicken wings & sides.

1848 N Broadway

Casual counter-serve chain serving a variety of chicken wings & sides.

560 Betteravia Rd d

Santa Maria-style BBQ & other regional specialties served in an upscale setting with a mahogany bar.

300 E Clark Ave (Orcutt)

Casual establishment serving up Mediterranean fare such as gyros and falafel in a liquor store setting.

750 E Main St

No-frills counter serve supplying hearty portions of Hawaiian-style BBQ & other classic specialties.

1836 N Broadway

Polished Korean barbecue eatery where diners cook their own food on tabletop grills.

1841 S Broadway

Unfussy counter-serve venue with regular live music offering Hawaiian-style meat plates & burgers.

2880 Santa Maria Way

Classic burger chain serving customizable burgers, hand-cut fries & shakes.

1330 S Bradley Rd

Warm, laid-back outpost serving classic American comfort grub including breakfast & coffee drinks.

726 S Broadway

Creative rolls & other Japanese fare served at a sushi bar or at tables in the intimate dining room.

209 Town Center E W

Casual eatery offering sushi, familiar Japanese dishes, lunch deals & an all-you-can-eat option.

416 E Main St

Family-friendly eatery serving pizza pies, salads and calzones, plus beer and wine.

330 W Tefft St Ste C (Nipomo)

Casual, German-inspired restaurant serving pretzels and burgers, also offering pizza and beer.

3580 Skyway Dr · ✓ checked Aug 4

Fresh, local Californian fare including salads, veggie sandwiches & made-to-order smoothies.

2407 S Broadway

Chain serving Californian pizza, stuffed sandwiches & salads made with locally grown ingredients.

1822 N Broadway

Upmarket restaurant with an elegant dining room and fireplace, serving a mix of classic dishes.

Santa Maria

Family-run pizzeria offering an all-you-can-eat option in casual surroundings.

898 Guadalupe St b (Guadalupe)

Casual restaurant in the Acorn Shopping Center dishing up sushi rolls and Japanese fare including chicken teriyaki and calamari.

4869 S Bradley Rd

Casual, contemporary Japanese restaurant with a sushi bar, lunch specials & hot entrees.

3830 Broad St (San Luis Obispo)

Casual, family-run restaurant with traditional Filipino fare, including BBQ, pancit, and halo-halo.

230 Betteravia Rd Unit F

Venerable restaurant & bar offering prime rib, steaks, poultry & seafood cooked in a red-oak pit.

516 N Broadway

Casual restaurant serving breakfast dishes such as omelets and beignets, plus sandwiches.

335 Betteravia Rd

Contemporary coastal cuisine & local wines in an elegant setting at Sycamore Mineral Springs Resort.

1215 Avila Beach Dr (San Luis Obispo)

Locally owned American daytime diner in a charming, historic building with a quaint country vibe.

135 E Clark Ave (Orcutt)

Rustic, mission-style hangout for BBQ plates, Mexican eats & sandwiches, plus many draft beers.

108 Cuyama Ln (Nipomo)

Cozy spot for pho and other Vietnamese dishes, plus beer and wine.

1201 E Main St