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The Hitching Post II


3.5 of 5 stars 50 ratings  |  Write a review
  • Cuisines: American, Barbecue, Steakhouse
  • Price range: £13-19 ($21-$30)

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4 of 5 stars
San Diego
31 Dec 2009 New

My wife and I arrived after driving up from San Diego and checking into our hotel. We didn't have a reservation since it was a Tuesday night between Christmas and New Year's. I didn't think it would be so crowded at 5:30pm and frankly I did not want to wait 45 minutes, but my wife insisted that we would have... more

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1 of 5 stars
Solvang
23 Nov 2009
1
person found this review helpful

I made a reservation a month in advance for a party of 8 at 6:00 pm. We showed up promptly at 6, we were seated at 7:15. What is the point of making a reservation in advance if the restraurant is going to make you wait as long as a walk-in ? The food was overpriced and the steak I... more

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5 of 5 stars
Santa Ynez, CA
18 Sep 2009

A lot of people who review this place don't quite get what it's about and as a result, it gets some bad reviews. And since its celebrity from being featured in "Sideways," a lot of people come to the area expecting one thing and get something else entirely. I understand the disappointment, but my belief is that much of it... more

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1 of 5 stars
thefunkchild
16 Sep 2009
1
person found this review helpful

Pick somewhere else for dinner. I had heard good things about the Hitching Post II, but was severely dissapointed. The food was less than average, there is a 5 or 6 bottle wine list even though there are more than a hundred vineyards in the area, the waitstaff seemed to be busy with other customers the entire time and never... more

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2 of 5 stars
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13 Sep 2009
1
person found this review helpful

Average steakhouse food. Overpriced. It was featured in the movie Sideways. more

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5 of 5 stars
SoCal
13 Aug 2009
1
person found this review helpful

We've always wanted to go to this restaurant but this time we made a reservation and went. The filet was perfection and my daughter's lobster was beautifully prepared and delicious. The service was wonderful and I would frequent this place often if I was a local. more

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3 of 5 stars
California
11 Aug 2009

Steaks are average $25.00 on up. A.J. Spurs just down the street is just a couple of dollars less but has a fun western atmosphere and specials on smaller portions. here Food is good, just costly. If you don't or can't splurge this is not the place. Anderson's is reasonably priced homey atmosphere or AJ's is westerny. We wanted to... more

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4 of 5 stars
Virginia
25 Jul 2009

I have eaten here a few times, and I always enjoy a very tender steak. Unfortunately, I do not enjoy the terrible service. I think there are too few servers for the size and crowd in the restaurant. more

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1 of 5 stars
toronto
20 Jul 2009
1
person found this review helpful

had lots of recommendations on this place from various sources. we chose grilled artichokes to start (House speciality) -the prep and presentation was as of a roadside stand but it was not too bad. we both had ribs which although dusted ie no sauce (which i like) were bland and super chewy! this lovely delight was preceded by THE worst... more

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2 of 5 stars
Murrieta
29 Jun 2009
1
person found this review helpful

We took a trip to Solvang and heard the Hitching Post was an excellent place for eating. The service was good but the food was just ok. If you are from around there you may think the steaks are great. But we are from SD and have really good steaks before, I would chalk this up to a Sizzler type... more

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The Hitching Post II Address

406 E Highway 246, Buellton, CA 93427-9603
Tel: (805) 688-0676
* Restaurant price information is based on meal cost per person, excluding drinks, tax and tip.