Santa Maria · Santa Barbara County, CA

Food & Drink in Santa Maria

Scout analyzed 54 Santa Maria places and surfaced the ones that actually fit food & drink.

Places analyzed

54

Matches

19

Typical spend

—

Typical visit

1.2 hr

Scout-verified spots

Cubanissimo Cuban Coffee House & Cafe

Food & Drink

Cubanissimo Cuban Coffee House & Cafe

Food
45 min visit
The 'A' Street Cafe

Food & Drink

The 'A' Street Cafe

Food
1.3 hr visit
South Side Coffee Co

Food & Drink

South Side Coffee Co

FoodShopping
45 min visit
Swiss Restaurant

Food & Drink

Swiss Restaurant

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

FoodCocktails
1.5 hr visit
Hitching Post

Food & Drink

Hitching Post

Oak-grilled meats, a few unique dishes & distinctive house wines served in Western-style digs.

FoodCocktails
1.5 hr visit
Shaw's Steakhouse

Food & Drink

Shaw's Steakhouse

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

Food
1.3 hr visit
Chef Rick's Ultimately Fine Foods

Food & Drink

Chef Rick's Ultimately Fine Foods

Food
1.3 hr visit
Dutch Bros Coffee

Food & Drink

Dutch Bros Coffee

Fun-loving drive-thru serving up customized coffees, Rebel energy drinks, cold brew, tea & more.

FoodShopping
45 min visit
Nick The Greek

Food & Drink

Nick The Greek

Food
1.3 hr visit
Applebee's Grill + Bar

Food & Drink

Applebee's Grill + Bar

Full-service chain bar & grill providing hearty American eats in an informal setting.

FoodCocktails
1.5 hr visit
Starbucks Coffee Company

Food & Drink

Starbucks Coffee Company

Welcoming coffeehouse with handcrafted coffee, espresso & tea, plus breakfast, lunch & pastries.

FoodShopping
45 min visit
The Garden

Food & Drink

The Garden

Grilled meat platters & classic Mediterranean dishes in a traditional dining room with a patio.

Food
45 min visit
Cool Hand Luke's

Food & Drink

Cool Hand Luke's

Local chophouse chain with an Old West saloon vibe & a menu of steaks, seafood & ribs.

Food
1.3 hr visit
Starbucks Coffee Company

Food & Drink

Starbucks Coffee Company

Welcoming coffeehouse with handcrafted coffee, espresso & tea, plus breakfast, lunch & pastries.

FoodShopping
45 min visit
The Pantry

Food & Drink

The Pantry

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

Food
1.3 hr visit
Jocko's

Food & Drink

Jocko's

Longtime, laid-back steakhouse known for its generous portions of oak-grilled meats.

FoodCocktails
1.5 hr visit
Presqu'ile Winery

Food & Drink

Presqu'ile Winery

Modern estate surrounded by acres of trim vineyards, offering tastings & picnics on the grounds.

FoodCocktailsLive music
Rod & Hammer Rock

Food & Drink

Rod & Hammer Rock

FoodCocktailsLive music
1.5 hr visit
Milestone Tavern

Food & Drink

Milestone Tavern

FoodCocktails
1.5 hr visit

Outdoors

Patio, trail, or open-air.

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