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Far Western Tavern, Orcutt, CA

Far Western Tavern

4.7
4.7
1186 Reviews
$30 and under
Steakhouse

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2 people
10:30 p.m.
Booked 3 times today
  • Neighbourhood gem
  • Good for special occasions
  • Good for business meals
Welcome to the Far Western Tavern—California ranch cuisine inspired by local traditions.

Our restaurant is recognized as a landmark of Santa Maria Style Barbecue, a renowned regional fare rooted in native ingredients and methods that were first popularized by 19th century rancheros.

Our menu blends this local barbecue style with other dishes that reflect our family’s heritage in the Santa Maria Valley’s Swiss-Italian ranching community, all prepared with fresh flavors from nearby farms, ranches and vineyards.

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Phone number
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Steakhouse, Barbecue, Cocktail Bar
  • Hours of Operation
    Bar Thu 4:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 4:00 pm–11:00 pm Dinner Thu, Sun 5:00 pm–8:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–9:00 pm
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Parking details
    Restaurant lot available along with adjacent street parking.
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive Chef
    Franklin De La Cruz

What 1,186 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.7
4.7 based on recent ratings
  • 4.6Food
  • 4.7Service
  • 4.7Ambience
  • 4.4Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • California Central Coast

    Neighbourhood gem

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Far Western Tavern in Orcutt offers an inviting Western ambiance with "absolutely delicious food" and "superb service." Known for its steaks and authentic surf and turf, the restaurant consistently delivers quality meals. While some guests have noted occasional service delays, the warm atmosphere and attentive staff make it a "wonderful dining experience."

1,186 Reviews
  1. Mark

    Las Vegas22 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Food was fantastic! We had a server, Jordan, who was delightful and accommodating. Took my 3 teenage grandsons who are big eaters and foodies and they said it was one of the best dinners they have ever experienced Highly recommend!

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  2. Joe

    Central Coast1 review

    4.0

    Dined on February 23, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 4
    This was our tenth time eating at Far Western Tavern. The occasion was our wedding anniversary. The food is always very good, it does take a while to received the main coarse of the meal. The service has always been good but this time the waitress didn't attend us like she should have. The service was very slow and she forgot to serve us the shrimp cocktails that came with our meals. By the time we received the main coarse we were ready to go home. The twice baked potato is a must to order. This time also there was loud Spanish music playing upstairs which made it very difficult to have a conversation with the rest of our party. The parking this time around was very difficult to find a spot. The street parking was full for blocks and the side dirt parking, inconsiderate folks were blocking other cars making it impossible for one angry customer to leave the parking lot when we arrived. I didn't give rating less stars since the other visits were a lot better and they didn't have the loud music. This was the worst visit so far and it sucks that it happened on our anniversary. Our special day was perfect until this visit at the end of it, the next anniversary I will consider other local steak houses for a more romantic atmosphere and better parking.

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  3. Sara

    Central Coast2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on February 15, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We had a Romantic Valentines Dinner 🩷 The restaurant is authentically decorated like the original. We enjoyed Date night!!

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  4. Amber

    Central Coast1 review

    1.0

    Dined on February 15, 2025

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 3
    Did not receive relish tray. Did not receive our appetizer. Steaks were super rare, not medium rare. Waiter forgot to bring refill he asked about. Did not receive bread. Disappointing experience.

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  5. don VIP

    Hawaii12 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on February 15, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Cannot say enough good comments about our dinner at Far Western Tavern on Valentine's Day!!!! Arrived and quickly taken to our booth, as requested, where we found two red roses on our cloth napkins. Beautiful way to begin our evening. Our server, Yasha, was fantastic throughout the evening. Her recommendations were spot on and, as first time diners, very much appreciated. She was special and so caring to ensure our dining experience was the best it could be. Do yourself a huge favor and ask for Yasha and you will have no regrets. Wonderful dining experience!!!!

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  6. Jose

    Central Coast2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on February 14, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Food was really good and our service was fast. My wife really like her cocktail she ordered from the bar

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  7. Sharon VIP

    Phoenix104 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on February 3, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great dining experience right on Clark Ave in downtown Orcutt. We could walk from our hotel, the Wine Stone Inn. Luisa, our server, was very nice and pleasant. Loved the mac & cheese stuffed relleno, and the salad was bountiful. The NY strip special, served with 4 shrimp, was cooked perfectly and delicious!

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  8. Tamera VIP

    Central Coast15 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on January 17, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    This was a lovely evening and we had the best service. Loved every minute of it

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  9. Wendy VIP

    Central Coast130 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on December 27, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Wonderful food, spirits, deserts, and service as well!!

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  10. Juliana

    Central Coast1 review

    4.0

    Dined on December 27, 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Food was great but the place tends to get super busy which is a good thing. Food took about 45 minutes to come out, was the longest we’ve waited here.

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Far Western Tavern is rated 4.7 stars by 1186 OpenTable diners.

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2 people
10:30 p.m.
Booked 3 times today
Google Map for Far Western Tavern

300 Clark Avenue, Orcutt, CA 93455

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Phone number
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Steakhouse, Barbecue, Cocktail Bar
  • Hours of Operation
    Bar Thu 4:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 4:00 pm–11:00 pm Dinner Thu, Sun 5:00 pm–8:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–9:00 pm
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Parking details
    Restaurant lot available along with adjacent street parking.
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive Chef
    Franklin De La Cruz
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