One other thing that hasn’t changed is the terrific, tender, flavorful barbecue that has made The Hitching Post one of the best steakhouses in the state. The restaurant has been redesigned over the last century, but the walls are still the same. What once was the Casmalia Hotel in the early 1900’s was transformed into one of the best steakhouses on the Central Coast. The Hitching Post in Casmalia has a long history. Hang out where all the locals on the central coast. They also have a location in Buellton, California that is equally as good. Where is the best place for barbeque on the Central Coast? The Hitching Post in Casmalia is no doubt, hands-down the best of the best, according to Keys 2 the Coast and most every local you ask. It has become so popular that Sunset Magazine wrote a full feature spread touting the taste, methods and popularity of Santa Maria’s claim to fame.
The Central Coast of California is famous for Santa Maria Style barbecue.