Nestled along Highway 101 in the heart of Santa Ynez Valley sits The Hitching Post II, a culinary landmark where the aroma of oak-fired grilling wafts through the air and the promise of perfectly cooked beef has turned ordinary dinner plans into pilgrimages for decades.
The unassuming wooden exterior with its distinctive red awning belies the gastronomic treasures that await inside this Buellton institution.
You might drive past it if you weren’t looking carefully – there’s no Vegas-style marquee, no flashing lights, just a simple sign that meat lovers have come to recognize as a beacon of excellence.
That’s the first clue you’re in for something authentic – true culinary greatness rarely needs to shout for attention…