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Best Reastaurants in Santa Maria Inn
DINING

Explore Santa Maria's Culinary Wonderland

Discover The Historic Santa Maria Inn on the Central Coast. Savor quaint ambiance, creative cuisine, spirited Central Coast wines, and world-class service right here at our historic inn. Our diverse Santa Maria restaurants and bars pair innovative California wine country cuisine with the finest regional wines and local craft brews.
Lunch and Dinner at California in Santa Maria Inn Hotel

The Century Room

Our intimate Santa Maria restaurant serves fresh and imaginative California cuisine for lunch, and dinner. Voted the "Most Romantic Restaurant" by the Santa Maria Sun, The Century Room features an elegant patio overlooking our beautiful fountain court and the best Sunday brunch in the wine country. Indoor and outdoor dining is subject to current restrictions set forth by Santa Barbara County.

Enjoy your favourite drink in Olde English Tap Room

Olde English Tap Room

Built in 1941 and restored to its original congenial atmosphere, the Olde English Tap Room is a quiet spot to sip your favorite drink or some small bites by the warm glow of an inviting fire. Savor a variety of local craft beers on tap in this cozy European atmosphere.

  • Hours
    • Monday-Thursday: 12 pm - 10 pm
    • Friday and Saturday: 12 pm - 12 am
    • Sunday 10 am - 10 pm
The Barrel Room In Santa Maria Inn

The Barrel Room

Sip from an exquisite selection of local vintages, fine wines from the Central Coast, and enjoy signature martinis in our cellar. This discreet setting is a cozy retreat on the lower level for savoring flavorful pours.

  • Hours
    • Open - Thursday - Saturday nights from 5 pm to close.
    • Closed - Sunday - Wednesday.

Santa Maria Style Barbeque

Visiting the Santa Maria Valley is a feast for the senses. Cruise down Broadway on any weekend, and the mouth-watering smell of barbecue will greet you. Barbecue is the authentic taste experience of Santa Maria and a major California attraction. This sumptuous feast of barbecued sirloin, salsa, pinquito beans, toasted French bread, and green salad has been called by Sunset Magazine the "best barbecue in the world." In fact, Santa Maria is known nationwide as the "Barbecue Capital of the World."

The best barbecue in Santa Maria Inn