The Hitching Post – Steakhouse
The Hitching Post captures the rugged elegance of ranch-style dining, where the air is thick with the tantalizing scent of oak-fired grills and slow-roasted baby back ribs. Guests gather in a warm, unpretentious space to savor hearty helpings of Texas Bob White quail and flame-kissed top sirloin, paired perfectly with earthy mushrooms and crisp, buttery asparagus. Every meal feels like a celebration of the frontier, blending robust flavors with a welcoming spirit that invites you to linger long after the last bite.
The Hitching Post, Point Sal Road, Casmalia, Santa Barbara County, California, 93429, United States https://www.hitchingpost1.com/0Cuisine: Steakhouse
Price range: $$$
Dietary options: high-protein, keto, low-carb, vegan, vegetarian, heart-healthy, low-fat, low-sodium, paleo, pescatarian, plant-based, whole30, anti-inflammatory, atkins, dash-sodium-reduced, gerd, high-fiber, low-cholesterol, south-beach, aip, alkaline, carnivore, renal, tlc, volumetrics, zone, juice-cleanse, lectin-free, macrobiotic, slow-carb
Currently open
Hours
- Monday - Sunday
- 8:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Menu
Appetizers
- Artichoke - $17: Steamed then grilled Dietary tags: High-Protein, Vegan, Vegetarian, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, Carnivore, TLC, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Slow-Carb, Lectin-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Linguica - $15: Portuguese sausage Dietary tags: Keto, Low-Carb, Whole30, Paleo, Atkins, South-Beach, Carnivore, AIP, Slow-Carb, Lectin-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Fresh Asparagus - $15: Grilled then seasoned Dietary tags: High-Protein, Keto, Low-Carb, Vegan, Vegetarian, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, GERD-Friendly, Carnivore, Zone, Volumetrics, TLC, Alkaline, AIP, Renal, Macrobiotic, Slow-Carb, Lectin-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Mushrooms - $15: Buttered and HP seasoned Dietary tags: High-Protein, Keto, Low-Carb, Vegan, Vegetarian, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, GERD-Friendly, Carnivore, Zone, Volumetrics, TLC, Alkaline, AIP, Renal, Macrobiotic, Slow-Carb, Lectin-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Shrimp Appetizer - $16: Skewered with grilled veggies Dietary tags: Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Alkaline, AIP, Lectin-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Scallops Appetizer - $22: Buttered and HP seasoned Dietary tags: Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Alkaline, AIP, Lectin-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Baby Back Pork Ribs (Half Rack) - $18: Half rack of pork ribs Dietary tags: Whole30, Paleo, AIP, Lectin-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Texas Bob White Quail - $16: Small and tasty quail Dietary tags: Keto, Low-Carb, Whole30, Paleo, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, GERD-Friendly, Carnivore, Zone, Volumetrics, TLC, AIP, Renal, Slow-Carb, Lectin-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
Main Courses - Beef
- Top Sirloin (7oz) - $40: Hand cut beef, includes full dinner service Dietary tags: Whole30, Paleo, AIP, Lectin-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Top Sirloin (10oz) - $46: Hand cut beef, includes full dinner service Dietary tags: Whole30, Paleo, AIP, Lectin-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Top Sirloin (15oz) - $62: Hand cut beef, includes full dinner service Dietary tags: Whole30, Paleo, AIP, Lectin-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- New York (10oz) - $58: Hand cut beef, includes full dinner service Dietary tags: Whole30, Paleo, AIP, Lectin-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- New York (15oz) - $75: Hand cut beef, includes full dinner service Dietary tags: Whole30, Paleo, AIP, Lectin-Free Available at: dinner
- T-bone (22oz) - $78: Hand cut beef, includes full dinner service Dietary tags: Whole30, Paleo, AIP, Lectin-Free Available at: dinner
- Filet Mignon (5oz) - $44: Hand cut beef, includes full dinner service Dietary tags: Whole30, Paleo, AIP, Lectin-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Filet Mignon (8oz) - $57: Hand cut beef, includes full dinner service Dietary tags: Whole30, Paleo, AIP, Lectin-Free Available at: dinner
- Filet Mignon (12oz) - $73: Hand cut beef, includes full dinner service Dietary tags: Whole30, Paleo, High-Fiber, Volumetrics, AIP, Lectin-Free Available at: dinner
- Rib Eye (14oz) - $68: Hand cut beef, includes full dinner service Dietary tags: Whole30, Paleo, AIP, Lectin-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Bone-In Rib Chop (30-32oz) - $95: Hand cut beef, includes full dinner service. No medium well or well done. Dietary tags: Whole30, Paleo, AIP, Lectin-Free Available at: dinner
Pork, Poultry and Lamb
- All Natural Pork Chop - $41: Includes full dinner service Dietary tags: Whole30, Paleo, AIP, Lectin-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Pork Baby Back Ribs (Full Rack) - $45: Includes full dinner service Dietary tags: Whole30, Paleo Available at: dinner, lunch
- California Natural Chicken Breast - $35: Includes full dinner service Dietary tags: Whole30, Paleo, AIP, Lectin-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Texas Prime Bob White Quail (2) - $46: Includes full dinner service Dietary tags: Whole30, Paleo, AIP, Lectin-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- New Zealand Rack of Lamb - $58: Includes full dinner service Dietary tags: Whole30, Paleo, AIP, Lectin-Free Available at: dinner
- Half BBQ Chicken (Sunday Only) - $35: Includes full dinner service Available at: dinner, lunch
Seafood and Combinations
- Mexican White Shrimp - $40: Includes full dinner service Dietary tags: Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Alkaline, AIP, Lectin-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Fresh Halibut - $55: Includes full dinner service Dietary tags: Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Wild Harvested Scallops - $55: Includes full dinner service Dietary tags: Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Alkaline, AIP, Lectin-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Australian Lobster Tail - $81: Includes full dinner service Dietary tags: Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Alkaline, AIP, Lectin-Free Available at: dinner
- Filet Mignon & Lobster Tail - $120: Includes full dinner service Dietary tags: Whole30, Paleo, AIP, Lectin-Free Available at: dinner
- Top Sirloin & Shrimp - $54: Includes full dinner service Dietary tags: Whole30, Paleo, AIP, Lectin-Free Available at: dinner
- Top Sirloin & Scallops - $64: Includes full dinner service Dietary tags: Whole30, Paleo, AIP, Lectin-Free Available at: dinner
- Filet Mignon & Quail - $58: Includes full dinner service Dietary tags: Whole30, Paleo, AIP, Lectin-Free Available at: dinner
- Shrimp & Scallops - $50: Includes full dinner service Dietary tags: Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Alkaline, AIP, Lectin-Free Available at: dinner
Twilight Menu
Complete dinners served nightly until 6:00pm
- Twilight Chicken Breast - $29: Complete dinner served nightly until 6:00pm Dietary tags: Whole30, Paleo, AIP, Lectin-Free Available at: dinner
- Twilight 10oz. Top Sirloin - $43: Complete dinner served nightly until 6:00pm Dietary tags: Whole30, Paleo, AIP, Lectin-Free Available at: dinner
- Twilight Pork Chop - $40: Complete dinner served nightly until 6:00pm Dietary tags: Whole30, Paleo, AIP, Lectin-Free Available at: dinner
- Twilight Mexican White Shrimp - $38: Complete dinner served nightly until 6:00pm Dietary tags: Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Alkaline, AIP, Lectin-Free Available at: dinner
Children's Menu
- Children's Steak or Chicken Dinner - $12.95: Includes french fries, baked potato, or grilled vegetables, milk or soda, and ice cream or sherbet. 10 years and under. Available at: dinner, lunch
Add-ons
- Extra Plate Charge - $18: Includes bay shrimp cocktail, dinner salad, French fries, baked potato, or grilled vegetables, garlic bread and ice cream. Dietary tags: Pescatarian, High-Fiber
Wine By The Glass
- Cabernet - Rancho Sisquoc - $12: Santa Maria Valley 2020 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Lectin-Free
- Chardonnay - Cambria - $10: Santa Maria Valley 2022 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Lectin-Free
- Moscato - Opolo Flirtations - $8: Paso Robles Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Lectin-Free
- Pinot Noir - Hitching Post Hometown - $12: 2021 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Lectin-Free
Classic Cocktails
- HP Cadillac Margarita - $15: Patron Silver Tequila, Cointreau, lime juice & sour. Topped with a Grand Marnier float. Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Juice-Cleanse, Lectin-Free
- HP Pink Lemonade - $14: Deep Eddy's Lemon Vodka, X-Rated Liquor, Sweet & sour, 7-Up, fresh lemon, sugar rimmed glass Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian
- Mango Jalapeno Margarita - $14: House margarita recipe, with mango puree, fresh jalapeno and Tajin rim.
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- Klondike Pizza — Italian
- Ming Dynasty — Chinese
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- Cups & Crumbs — American
- Kay's Orcutt Country Kitchen — American
- Giavannis Pizza & Pasta — Italian
- Ai Love Sushi — Japanese
