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10. IHOP
Overall Ratings
4 based on 33 reviews
Reviewed By Zaena B
IHOP of Santa Maria is better than a lot of other IHOPs I have eaten in. They're clean, popular, and try their best to accommodate everyone. Service can be a bit slow at times, but that's because they're full about 80 % of the time.
9. Red Lobster
Overall Ratings
3 based on 71 reviews
Reviewed By mark639
Have just returned to England and should mention the Red Lobster. Ate here 5 years ago and the food is still as good if not better. Staff are always welcoming and friendly and the restaurant has a relaxing feeling with nice lighting. Chose the build your own which contained lobster tail 2 different types of shrimp steak and baked potato with rice. Washed down with Lagunitas craft beer. Food was hot tasty tender and well worth the money. The beer was really good as well. Would totally recommend Red Lobster to any in or visiting the U.S.A.
8. Francisco's Country Kitchen
Overall Ratings
4 based on 60 reviews
Reviewed By 391lindae
Typical diner type atmosphere , altho larger venue . Handmade hamburg patties which sounded promising until delivered by a very friendly and attentive waitress: small, overcooked, salty and grease drained on 2 of the limpest lettuce leaves ever harvested. CRISPY fries an obvious impossibility. Sided by canned pineapple and grapes,a bargain at $6.95.
7. Vintners Bar & Grill at the Radisson
Overall Ratings
4 based on 43 reviews
Reviewed By DeeC1224
Didn't want to drive to a restaurant in town so we decided to try the Vintners Grill downstairs in the Radisson Santa Maria. Good was great, although i did thunk it was slightly pricy. Portions and quality was definitely above average so i didn't really mind. Filet mignon was cooked perfectly with a choice of good sauces. Shrimp was fresh. Too much to finish so I was really grateful there are fridges in the rooms.
6. Santa Maria Inn Century Room
Overall Ratings
4 based on 129 reviews
Reviewed By Robin_CAA
First time here.....took friend to celebrate her birthday. We had the patio all to ourselves which could have meant we'd be ignored. Far from it! Service was great! We split a delicious salad with fruit and fish and chips. We didn't have to ask....the server told us the kitchen would split it for us. (Quite often, even when you tell the server you're sharing meals, you're expected to dish it out yourselves.) OMG....each fish and chips was enough for an entire meal and was one of best fish and chips I've ever had! The wine was a good pour and the dessert (cheesecake) was delicious that my friend got for her birthday. I will very much look forward to returning!
5. Pappy's Restaurant
Overall Ratings
4 based on 134 reviews
Reviewed By Rick E
I had a big breakfast - eggs, meat, hash browns. Polite and efficient service. Not too crowded a late morning weekday. Asked for 'crisp' hash browns and got them a little charred on the outside and a hot but not totally cooked inside. (Better than some places do them, but not perfect.)It is an 'open' diner - no privacy; no way to avoid overhearing the table next to me. But it was not offensive. And the food was very good. I'll probably try it the next time I need a fast good meal in the area. Probably OK for a business meal if you don't need any privacy.
4. Moxie Cafe
Overall Ratings
4 based on 115 reviews
"I have always wanted to find a restaurant where I could eat with confidence knowing that whoever was making the food was as committed to healthy food as I was. First, I talked to a well respected chef on the Central Coast named Ryan Gromfin. Ryan complet
Reviewed By JayRay52
The Moxie Cafe is dedicated to making healthy meals that taste good. They have an extensive menu and are open for breakfast, lunch, and dinner. The salmon dinner and scallops are my favorite!
3. Cool Hand Luke
Overall Ratings
4 based on 214 reviews
Reviewed By Martin R
This is a chain restaurant, specialising in steak and American cuisine, that I have never visited before. I suppose it is like a Longhorn or an Outback Steakhouse with it's booth seating and menu of American appetisers and entree's, including a range of steaks. The bar looked quite lively and the restaurant is pretty large, which is where I sat in a booth for dinner. I went for the Bacon Wrapped Shrimp, which were nice but a little too sweet, followed by the 12oz New York Strip Steak. The steak was very tasty and tender and it came with some nice fireside beans, chunky fries and some beef stew soup. All very nice. I also ordered a side of broccoli to go with my steak. All in all it was a good to very good American meal. A little bit more expensive than an Outback for similar food. I paid US$51.55 for my meal (inc. Tax) without any drinks.
2. The Pantry
Overall Ratings
4 based on 182 reviews
Reviewed By VickiG95340
We go to work in the car show every year and every year the wait staff dress in 50's attire. It just makes the visit so much nicer. The food is great, it's close to the faripark, friendly service and happy people. It has everything we want and need. See you next year!
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1. The Swiss Restaurant
Overall Ratings
4 based on 238 reviews
Reviewed By H4864ZKronc
The style you like is subjective. This is a dry rub with a sweet tomato based sauce on the side. Ribs were very meaty; includes beans, salsa, garlic toast and variety of sides. We had mixed veggies which were good. Service was quick and attentive. Two half babyback racks, 1 tea, $57 + tax & tip.
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