The best Restaurants in Santa Maria ranking of March 2025

329 restaurant menus in Santa Maria, (the ranking and the list of restaurants are based on the number of recommendations received from users in the last month, currently updated)
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Jim's Burgers
Jim's Burgers
83/100 (8051 ratings)
Restaurants
Dinner
Lunch
Breakfast
Burger
Wheelchair Accessible
Breakfast
Dinner
Lunch
Cheap Eats
Efren's Mexican Restaurant
70/100 (4617 ratings)
Restaurants
Mexican
Mexican
Dinner
Lunch
Breakfast
Sit down
Mexican
Breakfast
Dinner
Lunch
Mid-range
Taqueria La Coqueta
Taqueria La Coqueta
77/100 (4050 ratings)
Restaurants
Mexican
Mexican
Lunch
Breakfast
Sit down
Mexican
Breakfast
Lunch
Cheap Eats
"Really good Mexican food. You won't be..."
Cliff Knight
"Really tasty food. If you're disappointed at least you got to eat some good..."
cliff knight
"Menudo and ceviche 😍 The service is very welcoming and friendly and it makes it a home-y..."
Lisa Zacarias
"Enjoy their chili rellanos very..."
Candice M McGaw
"Stopped here for lunch as it was near our new shop. The food was good and reasonably priced, but what would really bring me back is the service...."
Maria Stevens
"Great food and fast, friendly..."
Joel Davis
Mcdonald's
Mcdonald's
70/100 (3874 ratings)
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Breakfast
Sit down
Breakfast
Dinner
Lunch
Cheap Eats
"Service os kind of faster inside cause no one wants to come in contact with anyone face to..."
Halo LawlerLee
"My favorite McDonald's! Love the friendly staff. My kids love the play area. Sorry McDonald's employees for my children's accidents that you..."
Virginia Hidalgo
"A favorite spot for delicious Cheap food. Food was so delish. Definitely worth a return trip. Prices were reasonable. Like a restaurant in Washington..."
Jamie Shea
"A great McDonald's for anyone. Has the following: - mobile orders - a drive thru - a play structure w/ seating - lots of parking - lots of seating -..."
Daniel G
"So good:) forgot how good their coffee is! Super strong :) I'm..."
Scott Cheli
"Mcdonald's is always hit or miss but this one hasn't let me down! Fairly quick drive thru service and never a mistake on my..."
George S Gurchinoff III
Mcdonald's
Mcdonald's
70/100 (3655 ratings)
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Dinner
Lunch
Breakfast
"Fast service but alote of timez they get your orders..."
Thomas Salinas
"Absolutely great atmosphere and excellent attention from the staff. . . . . I really enjoyed when I visited this place on my way ..."
alpha hawk
Santa Maria Burger
Santa Maria Burger
76/100 (3143 ratings)
Restaurants
Fast food
Fast Food
Dinner
Lunch
Breakfast
Burger
Fast food
Seating
Lunch
Breakfast
Dinner
Mid-range
"The burgers here are DELICIOUS!! I’m visiting from out of state and my friend recommended this place. I’m not a huge fan of burgers, but found..."
Acacia Willey
"Santa maria burgers in my opinion is one of the best fast food restaurant , better than Mcdonalds, Burger king, and other burger restaurants I cant..."
Oscar Ramirez Juarez
"Burgers are SPECTACULAR the staff is very friendly. I was a little worried because many reviews said the staff was bad but NO the staff is AWESOME..."
Luis Organista
"I got the bacon cheeseburger combo meal #3 I believe. The burger was good overall, the party lacked flavor and they give you a generous amount of raw..."
90theguy
"Generous portions. Delicious breakfast sandwich. They got the order..."
Martha A Morales
Kfc
70/100 (3106 ratings)
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American
American
Dinner
Lunch
Sit down
American
Dinner
Lunch
Little Caesars
Little Caesars
70/100 (2960 ratings)
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Pizza
Pizza
Dinner
Lunch
Breakfast
Sit down
Pizza
Lunch
Breakfast
Dinner
"Only reason I'm giving this store a 5 star is because of Jess! If you have any issues whats so ever she is the person to go to. Jess is prompt ,..."
Erik Ayala
"Service was fast...the girls were nice and keeping cool. Line was long but they were fast in getting everyone in and..."
Justiana Love Tarot
"I had just got a surgical procedure done and was hungry! They just happen to be on the way home. I didn't go in but no line, no waiting and pizza n..."
Edward Cockrell
Mcdonald's
Mcdonald's
73/100 (2827 ratings)
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Breakfast
Dinner
Lunch
"Sometimes your rich and sometimes your McDonald's rich for the price this place has a very sustainable restaurant food tastes just as..."
Adi Reifman
"Best place to bring my toddler and just let him run around the play..."
Pete Velazquez
"You can never go wrong with good ole McDonald's. When you don't know what to eat. Chicken nuggets is always my default with hot mustard sauce. ..."
Leticia Garcia
"Friendly service and efficient. Order was quickly and correctly completed, to my satisfaction..."
Christie Zleisy
"Tasty burgers at affordable..."
Asif Imtiaz
"Cheap food and the scene here is above par. Super savory. Service is consistently above par. The place has a great atmosphere. Food and atmosphere..."
Kelsey Johnston
"Usually pretty busy but nice..."
CAMPERJD CAMPERDREBORN
Little Caesars
70/100 (2614 ratings)
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Pizza
Pizza
Dinner
Lunch
Breakfast
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Pizza
Lunch
Breakfast
Dinner
Cracker Barrel Old Country Store
Cracker Barrel Old Country Store
77/100 (2447 ratings)
Restaurants
American
American
Dinner
Lunch
Breakfast
The Cracker Barrel's Country Boy Breakfast
Fried Apples
Biscuit Beignets
Apple Butter
Grandpa's Country Fried Breakfast
mmmm Mac N’ Cheese
Momma's Pancake Breakfast
Candy
Sunrise Sampler
Chicken Pot Pie
Homestyle Fried Chicken blt
Fried Chicken Dinner Rolls N Stuff Sweet Potato N Ice Tea
House Salad
Southern Fried Chicken
Fish and Chips
Chicken Fried Steak
Cornbread
Chicken Fried Chicken
Pecan Pancakes
Biscuits & Gravy
Sit down
American
Seating
Table Service
Wheelchair Accessible
Lunch
Breakfast
Dinner
Mid-range
"The food was delicious, best breakfast I've had in a while. And the store is so cute you find great little things..."
A Soto
"Great home style cooking with a friendly staff. This evening I ordered the Sampler, which includes Meatloaf, Sugar Cured Ham, and Chicken and..."
Dana Short
"Great service. Exemplary service, especially with COVID restrictions. Food was tasty. My wife got a plush unicorn that made her..."
C Murray
"So...my husband and I have been waiting for the crowds to thin out before we went to the new Cracker Barrel in Santa Maria. Our plan worked out..."
Sue Ella Monreal
"My wife ordered the chicken pot pie she really loves it especially with the portion. I ordered the open faced pot roast it was ok and I would..."
Ciriaco Pena
Subway
Subway
77/100 (2249 ratings)
Restaurants
Fast food
Deli
Fast Food
Soups
Soups
Deli
Dinner
Lunch
Breakfast
Fast food
Soups
Deli
Fast food
Breakfast
Dinner
Lunch
"Fast friendly service, good construction of sandwiches, and open 24..."
Walter Campbell
"This place has both good food as well as fast..."
Arnulfo Cortes
"ALWAYS ENJOY SUBWAY. THIS LAST VIST, THE STAFF WAS SUPER..."
Jennifer Villescas
"They did not skimp on the meat and layered it such that the normal amount was satisfying. Usually deluxe or double meat is needed at Subway, but this..."
Taulin Bundy
"Good food and good..."
Maria Escobedo
"Subway = healthy food as long as you don't to much cheese or..."
P A
"The veggies super fresh, the meat Was delicious, and the service was fast! Thankyou Elvis for all your help, definitely recommend this..."
Yesenia Villanueva-Garcia
Cracker Barrel
Cracker Barrel
77/100 (2188 ratings)
Restaurants
American
Dinner
Lunch
Brunch
Breakfast
Dumplings
American
Seating
Table Service
Wheelchair Accessible
Highchairs Available
Takeout
Lunch
Brunch
Breakfast
Dinner
Mid-range
"The food was delicious, best breakfast I've had in a while. And the store is so cute you find great little things..."
A Soto
"Great home style cooking with a friendly staff. This evening I ordered the Sampler, which includes Meatloaf, Sugar Cured Ham, and Chicken and..."
Dana Short
"Great service. Exemplary service, especially with COVID restrictions. Food was tasty. My wife got a plush unicorn that made her..."
C Murray
"So...my husband and I have been waiting for the crowds to thin out before we went to the new Cracker Barrel in Santa Maria. Our plan worked out..."
Sue Ella Monreal
"My wife ordered the chicken pot pie she really loves it especially with the portion. I ordered the open faced pot roast it was ok and I would..."
Ciriaco Pena
Wendy's
Wendy's
70/100 (2067 ratings)
Restaurants
Dinner
Lunch
Breakfast
Chicken Club
BBQ Ranch Chicken
Wendy’S French Fries
Wendy’S Coffee Drinks Hot Coffee Cold-Brew and Frosty -Ccino
Wendy’S Taco Salad and Apple Pecan Chicken Salad
Wendy’S Baked Potatoes
Wendy’S All Natural Strawberry and Tropical Berry Lemonades
Wendy’S Sausage Egg & Cheese Burrito Seasoned Potatoes and Sausage Biscuit & Gravy
Wendy's Fresh-Made Salads
Jr Cheeseburger
Wendy’S Biscuit Croissant and Classic Breakfast Sandwiches
Dave's Double
Orange Mango Sorbet
Chicken Sandwich Protein Style
Chicken Apple Bluecheese Crumble and Pecan Salad Half Order
Cheeseburger with Fries and Strawberry Lemonade
Spicy Chicken Sandwich
Sit down
Breakfast
Dinner
Lunch
"Hi everyone......give wendy's another chance.....our food is great service is better.....yes we are alittle slow at times but our food is so worth..."
Mavi Rodriguez
"I love Wendy's,I have great services. Even I miss my 3 chicken nuggets. I still love..."
Zully Crawford
"The Best Chili in town! I love the Frosty and the Single..."
Christy Best
"Fast Service great fries and Burgers..."
Armin Mangelmann
"It's in the name fast food.just go inside instead of waiting in the drive through..."
joe mejia
"Good place to..."
C Cortes
"I moved to California 10 years ago from Maryland. I haven't had Wendy's since I moved here. No lie , 10 years. Yesterday, I went to Wendy's. I had..."
Don P
"Always consistently good food and great customer..."
Duke Burton
"My daughter's favorite place to eat. And the prices are..."
Halo LawlerLee
"Love,love,love their breakfast menu!!!! Had all their regular stuff, but recently tried their breakfast & was extremely pleased with their sandwiches..."
Pam Milton
Olive Garden
Olive Garden
82/100 (2028 ratings)
Restaurants
Italian
Vegan Options
Italian
Vegetarian Friendly
Gluten Free Options
Gluten Free Options
Vegan Options
Vegetarian Friendly
Dinner
Lunch
Alfredo
Lasagne
Pesto
Shrimp
Pasta
Salad
Sit down
Italian
Serves Alcohol
Parking Available
Highchairs Available
Full Bar
Takeout
Reservations
Seating
Table Service
Wheelchair Accessible
Dinner
Lunch
Mid-range
Denny's
Denny's
75/100 (1943 ratings)
Restaurants
American
American
Dinner
Lunch
Brunch
Breakfast
Sit down
American
Seating
Table Service
Wheelchair Accessible
Takeout
Dinner
Lunch
Brunch
Breakfast
Cheap Eats
"Food was good and my waiter was..."
Lucy Robledo Martinez Guzman
"Very nice and good service. With good food and awesome coffee. Love the one in Santa Maria, Arroyo Grande and King City. Also very clean. But I..."
Bernadette Rose Flores-Curto
"Riquisimos los nuevos pancakes mmmmm, y el cafe ni se diga, el servicio..."
Paula A Lopez Zarate
"Overall good, we are in a pandemic there's only so much better. Hope soon we can really enjoy our morning breakfast..."
Rebecca Baldovinos
"Walked in with my wife for a late night meal after our movie. Our waitress was great once we got seated. She checked up on us frequently to make sure..."
Mario Santiago
"Food is usually always good. Right now dining in is only available outdoors but it's not too bad. They're working with what they have. You just have..."
erica lopez
"Excellent service during covid 19 thank you. Food packed and stored perfectly. Always happy with this..."
James C.
"Wonderful and friendly service. Thanks for supporting veterans and military personnel today. Appreciate the effort and time and complimentary..."
Tim T
"Service is always nice even when they have a full house. Service is typically good. It has a good..."
Tucker Martinez
"I love this place, great food & service. Looking forward to returning with my coworkers. Prices that won't shock you. Feels like a cafe in Phoenix..."
A Short
Starbucks
74/100 (1915 ratings)
Coffee & Tea
Coffee & Tea
Cafe
Cafe
Sit down
Café
Dairy Queen (treat)
81/100 (1907 ratings)
Dessert
Fast Food
Fast food
Ice Cream
Sit down
Fast food
Chick-fil-a
Chick-fil-a
91/100 (1708 ratings)
Restaurants
Dinner
Lunch
Breakfast
Breakfast
Dinner
Lunch
"'21/2 1st time customer (this location) & review: -- Consistent service/food quality come to expect from this chicken-only fast food chain. -- Unique..."
Karen Teague
"Definitely it’s a good freakin chicken sandwich. Wished to order more than 1. It was our first time. We stopped by during our road trip for..."
Alzila
"Excellent customer service! I accidentally ordered the wrong thing and the manager came out to talk to me and came through with the right order!!! So..."
Justiana Love Tarot
"They are awesome. Good food. The lines can get super long sometimes but they have an efficient system with a fully staffed crew to get the orders..."
Darrin Rich
"Great taste, service needs more attention. Order a coffee and they forgot it, I had to go and tell them after I had already finished my lunch. The..."
ELEAZAR HERNANDEZ
"They have perfect chicken biscuits! Everything is top class but amazingly delicious. Worth the money!..."
Aftynn Jane
"It was delicious. The worker were fast, efficient and correct with our order. I don't know how you guys do it but your system surpass any other..."
Pam P
Black Bear Diner Santa Maria
Black Bear Diner Santa Maria
70/100 (1614 ratings)
Restaurants
Vegan Options
Diner
American
Diner
American
Vegetarian Friendly
Vegan Options
Vegetarian Friendly
Dinner
Lunch
Breakfast
Fish
Burger
Salad
Sit down
American
Diner
Accepts Credit Cards
Non-smoking restaurants
Delivery
Outdoor Seating
Takeout
Wheelchair Accessible
Wine and Beer
Gift Cards Available
Parking Available
Free off-street parking
Highchairs Available
Free Wifi
Breakfast
Dinner
Lunch
Mid-range
"Food is really great! However I had 2 issues the last time.. I ordered a taco salad. When I received it there was no avocado (which I saw on the..."
Ashlee Cardoza
"Taco Salad ! The service was great and the food was even better. I love the taco salad! My drink stayed full and my extra jalepenos hit the spot...."
Jon Ibarra
"American food... yummy. Cool place to meet and catch up with coworkers. Looking forward to returning with my friends. The bill was reasonable I would..."
Don Deleon
"Great service and huge portions of good food service outside in tents during..."
Cap10Bill Nortman
"They are trying really hard to make it work while Gov Newsom just doesn't care whose business he destroys while on his power trip. We came up from..."
Neil Donaldson
"Good food. Sucks a little to eat in the parking lot, but that is Newsom's fault and not theirs. Coffee is good and refills are..."
Greg Bazar
"Arrived at 8am on Saturday, no wait. We ordered the vegetarian omelette and added bacon, red potatoes, 5oz chicken fried steak with hash browns and..."
Lindsay Almquist
Jack In The Box
79/100 (1571 ratings)
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Dinner
Lunch
Breakfast
Breakfast
Dinner
Lunch
"Always a busy restaurant that does there best to serve there guest every day of the week. There is Extremely hard working Employees that can really..."
Benjamin Davalos
"Great place to..."
Norma Renee Bognuda Thomas
"Excellent Coffee..."
Tony Sanchez
"Good...."
Ricardo Ortiz
North China Restaurant
North China Restaurant
87/100 (1539 ratings)
Restaurants
Asian
Vegan Options
Chinese
Chinese
Asian
Vegetarian Friendly
Vegan Options
Vegetarian Friendly
Dinner
Lunch
Fried rice
Pork
Shrimp
Beef
Szechuan
Sit down
Chinese
Asian
Seating
Table Service
Wheelchair Accessible
Serves Alcohol
Takeout
Dinner
Lunch
Mid-range
"They are the best Chinese restaurant hands down they never disappoint been going for over 2o years plus I highly recommend you go there if you..."
alexander barraza
"Pull into the back parking lot and the staff promptly take your order, very comptent and friendly! Food was so delicious with lots of rice and extras..."
go2yourlibrary Reid
"The best Chinese restaurant so far in the area. Honey walnut, beef Mongolian, house special noodles and house fried rice was good. Good portions and..."
J Andrew Arlegui
"Omg the food is amazing. Great flavors. The Hunan beef was the bomb. The cashier was great for contactless pick..."
April Burr
"Best Chinese cuisine in town. Great variety of food items with excellent..."
Dwight Gray, Mobile Notary Services
"Chinese food and the setting here is very good. Staff is always timely even when they have a full house. Definitely worth a return trip. It has a..."
Dakota Webster
Jack In The Box
Jack In The Box
73/100 (1538 ratings)
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Dinner
Lunch
Breakfast
Sit down
Breakfast
Dinner
Lunch
"Clean friendly atmosphere. Nancy the cashier was courteous and made us feel welcomed. Our next trip through Santa Maria we will stop by..."
Ray C. Sobieski
"This location is right in the perfect location to get a lot of business. It is dead center of town. Not only that...It is caddy-corner from the..."
Christie Zleisy
"The best Jack in the crack in Santa Maria. Their tacos are always tasty and crunchy...."
Edgar
"I liked it the tacos are good (my favorite item on the menu). I love the burgers..."
Sosig Boi
"cheap food and the atmosphere at this location is excellent. Service is always excellent even when they have a full house. I've had nothing but great..."
Lawrence Fleming
"I see a lot of people like to complain for the most simple stuff here. My experience here has been fair, always get the food hot and ready to eat so..."
The M.R.M Official
"This old school jack in the box holds a place in my heart. Actually had good service here after not visiting for 20 years. Its actually the least..."
mahtable
Klondike Pizza
Klondike Pizza
83/100 (1467 ratings)
Restaurants
Pizza
Pizza
Dinner
Lunch
Sit down
Pizza
Wheelchair Accessible
Serves Alcohol
Delivery
Takeout
Seating
Table Service
Lunch
Dinner
Mid-range
Hometown Buffet
Hometown Buffet
72/100 (1428 ratings)
Restaurants
American
American
Dinner
Lunch
Salad
American
Seating
Wheelchair Accessible
Dinner
Lunch
Mid-range
La Picosita
La Picosita
87/100 (1399 ratings)
Restaurants
Mexican
Mexican
Dinner
Lunch
Breakfast
Tapas
Tacos
Burrito
Sit down
Mexican
Seating
Breakfast
Dinner
Lunch
Cheap Eats
Ihop
Ihop
85/100 (1396 ratings)
Restaurants
Cafe
Diner
American
Vegetarian Friendly
Diner
American
Cafe
Vegetarian Friendly
Dinner
Lunch
Breakfast
Pancakes
Sit down
Café
American
Diner
Seating
Table Service
Wheelchair Accessible
Highchairs Available
Takeout
Breakfast
Dinner
Lunch
Mid-range
"Our server was exceptional in his service, his conversation, his politeness and sense of humor. Our food was delivered unbelievably fast and hot; my..."
Jodster6 Nielsen
"Even though they had outside seating, we had a DELICIOUS meal. Our server was POLITE, FRIENDLY. Thank You for a GREAT..."
Donia Reyes
"Great location to chill, eat some good food. Food and atmosphere reminds me of Kansas..."
B Meza
"Loved this place from the first taste. Looking forward to returning with my..."
Erin Pitts
Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen
Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen
70/100 (1390 ratings)
Restaurants
Fast food
Fast Food
Dinner
Lunch
Breakfast
Sit down
Fast food
Lunch
Breakfast
Dinner
"I'd give it five stars if it weren't for the location. The chicken is crunchy and hot as it should be. They are fast at getting you your order. But..."
andrew watson
"Popeye’s is some of my favorite fried chicken and their sandwich is solid. Their staff is great at helping troubleshoot the Popeye’s app as..."
Tim Jensen
"Popeyes is open for takeout orders during the pandemic. My family and I use the app to mobile order, then I pick it up in the lobby. I let the staff..."
Cory Blankenship
"Finally got to try out the chicken sandwich, I had gone 2 times prior during dinner time and they were sold out both times. The sandwich is worth..."
Damian Juarez
"The service is great. Always greeted and taken care of..."
Halo LawlerLee
Orcutt Burgers
Orcutt Burgers
87/100 (1388 ratings)
Quick Bites
Restaurants
American
American
Fast Food
Fast food
Dinner
Lunch
Breakfast
Gyros
Cheeseburger
Burger
Hamburgers
Salad
Fast food
American
Seating
Wheelchair Accessible
Parking Available
Highchairs Available
Takeout
Drive Thru
Breakfast
Dinner
Lunch
Cheap Eats
Taco Bell
Taco Bell
71/100 (1358 ratings)
Restaurants
Mexican
Mexican
Dinner
Lunch
Breakfast
Sit down
Mexican
Breakfast
Dinner
Lunch
"Excellent service by the staff. They are very courteous. Food is better compared to other Taco..."
Gary Kelley
"Good food at an even better..."
Ryan RAZOR TURTLE
"Keeps getting my stuff wrong. Other than that its a taco bell..."
John