Hitching Post - Buellton

Celebrated a friend's birthday here and the food was absolutely delicious. Appetizer was wonderfully combined: roasted pepper with shrimp and goat cheese, serve... read more Celebrated a friend's birthday here and the food was absolutely delicious. Appetizer was wonderfully combined: roasted pepper with shrimp and goat cheese, served with (spicy) corn salsa. I had the chicken and it was so tender, juicy and perfectly seasoned. Served with many sides (salad, garlic bread, and I chose baked potato), I couldn't finish my plate. While I wouldn't make more than a 30 minute trip to eat here again, I would DEFINITELY visit again when I'm in the area. Sidenote: make reservations on the weekend! They book up quick!

I 'm sorry, but for this kind of money I 'm not eating dinner in a tent with zero view, in a parking lot, with port-o-let bathrooms. Even though they 're nice p... read more I 'm sorry, but for this kind of money I 'm not eating dinner in a tent with zero view, in a parking lot, with port-o-let bathrooms. Even though they 're nice port-o-lets. Although service was perky and attentive, they couldn 't make up for the poorfood and absence of ambiance. Let 's start with the bare bones small table in an oil stained parking lot slot, with the WaffleHouse hand written table number on a stand, and no salt or pepper (had to ask for it). The grilled Texas quail appetizer wastasty but tiny, and the the clam chowder was very light but a bit bland. My garden salad was basically lettuce and dressing, notomatoes, no onions, and a few carrot chards. On a high note, the pork chop was very good and the accompanying Wild Turkey sweetpotatoes were excellent. But my prime top sirloin was inedible. After a few chew and spit repetitions I called the server andhe brought me a better cut. And take a look at that fancy steak and potato presentation. But it was too late and my appetite wasbeing satisfied by some cold draft Firestone DBAs instead. We have had good food here a couple years ago but this was anexpensive disappoinment.

Lunch is served across the parking lot over at the winery rather than in the steakhouse itself. The two vegetarian options include a Beyond Burger and a portobe... read more Lunch is served across the parking lot over at the winery rather than in the steakhouse itself. The two vegetarian options include a Beyond Burger and a portobello sandwich, which I chose and was delicious. There was also free broccoli slaw. Theservice was amazing and the view of the valley and Ostrich Land was beautiful.

We reserved a table but had such great service at the bar we decided to stay. My filet was cooked perfectly! The artichoke appetizer was excellent! And the stra... read more We reserved a table but had such great service at the bar we decided to stay. My filet was cooked perfectly! The artichoke appetizer was excellent! And the strawberry short cake was the best I've ever had.

Loved the outdoor lunch area. It's shady and has gorgeous views. You can even see ostriches in the distance, which is super fun. Wine is great! Food was good. W... read more Loved the outdoor lunch area. It's shady and has gorgeous views. You can even see ostriches in the distance, which is super fun. Wine is great! Food was good. What I didn't like was that they use plastic cutlery and paper cups, very wasteful.