Joe Tran

It really was that great. Went two times in a week to see how consistent they were, and they are, very consistent. Such great steak for the money. Ice cream flavors rotate out too!! Also the stray cat outside, I don't know what his name is, but i Nicknamed him "Scratchy" he's always by the front door ready to greet you lol.

Daniel Lewis

Artichoke is like none you have ever tasted. Steak was incredible. Service was amazing. The shrimp cocktail, garlic bread and salad were good but nothing above any other good restaurants. Would highly recommend for the first things I mentioned.

Anna M.

As a tourist from Austria with a deep appreciation for a good steak, I have to say: The Hitching Post absolutely nailed it. Everything about the experience was smooth and spot-on. No frills, no fuss - just excellent service and even better food. The steaks were perfectly cooked, full of flavor, and clearly high quality. You know when you take the first bite and you just know you’re in for a good evening? That was it. The staff was professional and attentive without being overbearing, and the atmosphere had just the right balance of relaxed and refined. No single over-the-top moment - just consistently great service and an obvious pride in what they do. If you’re anywhere nearby and love a proper steak, do yourself a favor and go. This place delivers exactly what you’re hoping for when you walk into a steakhouse - and then some :)

Shellie Mundorf

Recently visited here with family. The service was top notch. The food was outstanding. The grilled artichoke was my favorite. Definitely will be back for the delicious food. Highly recommend making a reservation.

Joy brown

The place is out in the middle of nowhere, where there is no cell service, which is alright because it provides an opportunity to connect with the people you dine with. I went to Hitching Post on my birthday with co-workers, and we all enjoyed our meal. Our streaks were seasoned and cooked to perfection. For a 4 course steak dinner meal, you can't beat the price and quality of the food and level of service. Reservations are highly recommended as this place can fill up quickly. Two thumbs up!

+1

Tim Ruiz

The Hitching Post in Casmalia is a beautiful, rustic establishment! The food is expertly cooked and plated, the portions are hearty and the food fresh! We were lucky to be seated in front of the BBQ Pit and got to watch everything being cooked. Best steak and Lobster I've ever had, and you should definitely get the Artichoke Heart appetizer!

Cesar Molina

First time in "THE HITCHING POST" this place was recommended by a friend. I had to put this place to the test. I ordered a t bone steak, which was marvelous and perfectly cooked. The taste was rich, and it met almost all my expectations. It had a little bit of chewy sections of meat. The customer service was incredible . I could not believe that the prices in the menu were so affordable. They include a salad, veggies, coffee, and a small yet delicious shrimp cocktail. There is plenty ty of parking. (This review is not paid by the restaurant)

+12

Brad Borgard

Great historic restaurant. They give you a veggie tray, salad, and shrimp cocktail before dinner. We got the steak and shrimp for $48 and it included a baked potato and then ice cream for dessert. It was great, wonderful service. Definitely recommend

David Webster

The place is like going back in time. About 1/2 mile away your cell phone may get no service. Don’t let the old time rustiness fool you. The steaks and other food are worth the drive from Lompoc or surrounding area. But, go when you are hungry because it is a full three course meal. However, if you need to save room for the Ice Cream Sunday at the end you can split your meal. There is a fee for splitting but you can even get your own baked potato ($18). Highly recommend the Fillet. If you get there early enough you can sit near the open grill and watch them cooking it.

+21

Amy Rash

We came here for a family celebration and their staff was amazing with our party of 6, including a handicapped participant. They ensured we were all comfortable and well taken care of. Overall all our entire experience here was great. Their concept is so great, most steakhouses make you pay out the nose for every step of your meal. Their course inclusive meal is refreshing, even if it’s a vintage model. Loved everything part of my meal. Their shrimp cocktail was tasty, my steak was cooked to perfection, and their homemade ice cream was soooooo good!! Also their martini was perfect and their house wine delicious. Overall I can’t recommend this spot enough, and I can’t wait until my next visit!

+7

Diu Truly

I tried both places and liked the Buellton site better. Not a bad experience at all. Service was great. Long Island was great. Seemed a wonderful place to take family for a night out. I could see the grill, which was interesting. The main course was very good. I got the ribeye. Salad, shrimp cocktail, and dessert were lackluster, but that’s not why I went. I'd go to HP1 for a family dinner, and HP2 for date night.

+3

Kashia Cha

Spent New Year’s here! Usually the food is really good, but I think they were trying to get a lot of food out and our steaks was undercooked. It was one stage undercooked. The smoking of the vegetables and the seafood was delicious! The artichoke is always a great go to appetizer!

I had really high expectations because I’d heard such great things, but honestly it didn't quite live up to the hype for me. The shrimp cocktail they served was eh... the shrimp were served lukewarm, and the quality just wasn't there. Plus, the sauce was way sweeter than I expected. The salad was also pretty basic; it felt like something you’d get at a Golden Corral. As for the mains, the Sirloin was cooked perfectly, but the flavor itself was just okay. The lobster was a huge disappointment... it was surprisingly tough/hard to eat. Filet mignon was actually great! If you’re getting steak here, definitely go with the filet. Our server (I think her name was Amy or Emily?) was super sweet and fast. The vibe is very chill and laid-back. But just a heads-up. It's in the middle of nowhere, so I had no service on my phone. Personally I wouldn't go visit again but since this is popular restaurant, I would still recommend my friends to visit

This was our second time going to the Hitching Post with unfortunately the same experience both times. We arrived on time with a reservation for 2 and waited about 15 minutes to be seated. I consider this to be not to bad. They attempted to seat us at a very small table against a wall in a corner. After looking around it appears they cater mainly to larger groups of 4 or more people, with few tables for 2. They are a large restaurant with 2 big rooms and a couple small rooms, all crowded with tables. We felt like we were being rushed all night with our main course arriving before we even finished our salads and appetizers. The food was practically thrown on the table with the servers in a hurry to move on. The steaks were okay, but in my opinion not as good as I would like from a highly rated steak house. Based on our two similar experiences, I think the restaurant is over-rated for the service and food.

Nick D

For the price - was expecting far better food than what we had. Our total was $129 for two entrees and two lemonades. I wish i would have served my wife with crab legs and store bought steak at home for that price… The entire serving staff seemed tired and just… blah… I expected the ribs to fall off the bone - they were anything but. We were really excited to try this place and have a new favorite to take family and friends to but it WAS NOT worth the hype. I could see how it used to be a great spot, but it is past it’s prime. We will not be going back.