Cool Hand Luke's – Steakhouse
Step into a spirited Western-inspired outpost where the smoky aroma of fire-grilled steaks and the convivial hum of a frontier saloon create an instantly welcoming escape. The kitchen celebrates bold, rustic flavors, from the satisfying crunch of hand-battered blossoms to tender ribs glazed in sweet raspberry chipotle and signature ribeyes seared to perfection over open flames. Whether you’re tucking into a hearty bowl of Tombstone pasta or sharing a plate of sizzling steak bites, every meal is anchored by warm, house-made rolls and a sense of rugged, generous hospitality.
Cool Hand Luke's, East Stowell Road, Santa Maria, Santa Barbara County, California, 93454, United States https://coolhandlukes.com/0Cuisine: Steakhouse
Price range: $$
Dietary options: dairy-free, gluten-free, halal, high-protein, keto, low-carb, nut-free, vegan, vegetarian, heart-healthy, low-sodium, mediterranean, paleo, pescatarian, plant-based, whole30, anti-inflammatory, atkins, dash-sodium-reduced, low-cholesterol, south-beach, aip, alkaline, carnivore, low-fodmap, renal, tlc, lectin-free, macrobiotic, slow-carb, sesame-free, soy-free
Diet fit at Cool Hand Luke's
Dairy-Free at Cool Hand Luke's
Cool Hand Luke's in Santa Maria has 7 dairy-free-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Signature Fire-Grilled Ribeye, Raspberry Chipotle Ribs and Tombstone Pasta. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Gluten-Free at Cool Hand Luke's
Cool Hand Luke's in Santa Maria has 5 gluten-free-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Signature Fire-Grilled Ribeye, Raspberry Chipotle Ribs and Tri-Tip Dinner. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Halal at Cool Hand Luke's
Cool Hand Luke's in Santa Maria has 4 halal-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Tombstone Pasta, Hand-Battered Onion Blossom and Fresh Rolls. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
High-Protein at Cool Hand Luke's
Cool Hand Luke's in Santa Maria has 2 high-protein-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Signature Fire-Grilled Ribeye and Tri-Tip Dinner. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Keto at Cool Hand Luke's
Cool Hand Luke's in Santa Maria has 3 keto-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Signature Fire-Grilled Ribeye, Tri-Tip Dinner and House Salad. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Low-Carb at Cool Hand Luke's
Cool Hand Luke's in Santa Maria has 3 low-carb-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Signature Fire-Grilled Ribeye, Tri-Tip Dinner and House Salad. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Nut-Free at Cool Hand Luke's
Cool Hand Luke's in Santa Maria has 3 nut-free-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Signature Fire-Grilled Ribeye, Tri-Tip Dinner and House Salad. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Vegan at Cool Hand Luke's
Cool Hand Luke's in Santa Maria has 3 vegan-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Tombstone Pasta, Hand-Battered Onion Blossom and House Salad. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
How tags work: Dish-level menu analysis by Chefi's rule-based diet engine with AI assistance; nutrition values are estimated from ingredients unless marked verified. Allergen and certification claims are never inferred.
What to order at Cool Hand Luke's
| Dish | Net carbs | Protein |
|---|---|---|
| Tri-Tip Dinner | 0 g | 22.5 g |
| Signature Fire-Grilled Ribeye | 0 g | 19.8 g |
| Rodeo BBQ Chicken | 2 g | 7.7 g |
| Tombstone Pasta | 7.9 g | 3.3 g |
| House Salad | 7.4 g | 2 g |
Nutrition values are estimated from ingredients.
Currently closed
Hours
- Monday - Sunday
- 8:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Menu
Appetizers
- Sizzling Steak Bites - $14.99: Steak bites served sizzling Dietary tags: Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Whole30, Paleo, Anti-Inflammatory, AIP, Lectin-Free, Soy Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Hand-Battered Onion Blossom - $10.99: Hand-battered whole onion Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium Available at: dinner, lunch
Main Courses
- Signature Fire-Grilled Ribeye - $28.99: Fire-grilled ribeye steak Dietary tags: High-Protein, Keto, Low-Carb, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Whole30, Paleo, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach, Low-Fodmap, Carnivore, AIP, Renal, Slow-Carb, Lectin-Free, Soy Free, Sesame Free Available at: dinner
- North Atlantic Jim Beam Bourbon Salmon - $24.99: Salmon with Jim Beam Bourbon glaze Dietary tags: Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Raspberry Chipotle Ribs - $26.99: Slow-roasted rack of ribs with raspberry chipotle sauce Dietary tags: Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Whole30, Paleo, Soy Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Tri-Tip Dinner - $22.99: Classic tri-tip steak Dietary tags: High-Protein, Keto, Low-Carb, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Whole30, Paleo, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Fodmap, Carnivore, TLC, AIP, Renal, Slow-Carb, Lectin-Free, Soy Free, Sesame Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Rodeo BBQ Chicken - $18.99: Grilled chicken with BBQ sauce Dietary tags: Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Renal Available at: dinner, lunch
Pasta
- Tombstone Pasta - $16.99: Signature pasta dish Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Renal, Macrobiotic Available at: dinner, lunch
Salads and Sides
- House Salad - $5.99: Fresh mixed greens Dietary tags: Keto, Low-Carb, Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, Low-Fodmap, Carnivore, TLC, Alkaline, AIP, Renal, Macrobiotic, Slow-Carb, Lectin-Free, Soy Free, Sesame Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Fresh Rolls - $3.99: Baked dinner rolls Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory Available at: dinner, lunch
Desserts
- Iron Skillet Bread Pudding - $8.99: Bread pudding topped with vanilla bean ice cream and Brandy Butter sauce Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium
Frequently Asked Questions about Cool Hand Luke's
- Is Cool Hand Luke's dairy-free-friendly?
- Yes. Cool Hand Luke's has 7 dairy-free-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Signature Fire-Grilled Ribeye, Raspberry Chipotle Ribs and Tombstone Pasta.
- What can I eat at Cool Hand Luke's on a dairy-free diet?
- Signature Fire-Grilled Ribeye, Raspberry Chipotle Ribs and Tombstone Pasta carry the dairy-free tag, out of 7 tagged dishes on the current menu. Every dish's diet tags are listed in the menu.
- Does Cool Hand Luke's have vegan options?
- Yes. 3 dishes are tagged vegan on the current menu, including Tombstone Pasta and Hand-Battered Onion Blossom.
- Is Cool Hand Luke's gluten-free?
- 5 dishes are tagged gluten-free on the current menu. Chefi never infers allergen tags from a dish name alone, but a tag is not a certification — confirm preparation with the restaurant if you have celiac disease or a severe sensitivity.
- What is the highest-protein dish at Cool Hand Luke's?
- Tri-Tip Dinner, at roughly 22.5g of protein (estimated from ingredients).
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