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: dairy-free, gluten-free, halal, high-protein, keto, low-carb, nut-free, vegan, vegetarian, heart-healthy, low-fat, low-sodium, mediterranean, paleo, pescatarian, plant-based, whole30, anti-inflammatory, atkins, dash-sodium-reduced, gerd, high-fiber, low-cholesterol, south-beach, aip, alkaline, carnivore, low-fodmap, renal, tlc, volumetrics, zone, juice-cleanse, lectin-free, macrobiotic, slow-carb, sesame-free, soy-free
Diet fit at The Hitching Post
Dairy-Free at The Hitching Post
The Hitching Post has 35 dairy-free-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Rib Eye (14oz), T-bone (22oz) and Linguica. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Gluten-Free at The Hitching Post
The Hitching Post has 35 gluten-free-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Rib Eye (14oz), T-bone (22oz) and Linguica. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Halal at The Hitching Post
The Hitching Post has 12 halal-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Mushrooms, Wild Harvested Scallops and Twilight Mexican White Shrimp. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
High-Protein at The Hitching Post
The Hitching Post has 9 high-protein-tagged dishes on its current menu, including T-bone (22oz), Linguica and Top Sirloin (7oz). Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Keto at The Hitching Post
The Hitching Post has 10 keto-tagged dishes on its current menu, including T-bone (22oz), Linguica and Mushrooms. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Low-Carb at The Hitching Post
The Hitching Post has 11 low-carb-tagged dishes on its current menu, including T-bone (22oz), Linguica and Mushrooms. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Nut-Free at The Hitching Post
The Hitching Post has 10 nut-free-tagged dishes on its current menu, including T-bone (22oz), Linguica and Texas Bob White Quail. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Vegan at The Hitching Post
The Hitching Post has 8 vegan-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Fresh Asparagus, Artichoke and Pinot Noir - Hitching Post Hometown. 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 The Hitching Post
| Dish | Net carbs | Protein |
|---|---|---|
| Shrimp & Scallops | 35.2 g | 49.2 g |
| Rib Eye (14oz) | 42.6 g | 40.4 g |
| Artichoke | 0 g | 23.6 g |
| Extra Plate Charge | 116.8 g | 20.9 g |
| Filet Mignon (12oz) | 155.2 g | 17.4 g |
| Children's Steak or Chicken Dinner | 37.9 g | 15 g |
| Linguica | 2 g | 14.5 g |
| Fresh Asparagus | 4.8 g | 13.2 g |
| Top Sirloin (7oz) | 3.8 g | 12.1 g |
| Top Sirloin (10oz) | 3.8 g | 12.1 g |
| Top Sirloin (15oz) | 3.8 g | 12.1 g |
| T-bone (22oz) | 3.8 g | 12.1 g |
Nutrition values are estimated from ingredients.
Currently closed
Hours
- Monday - Sunday
- 8:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Menu
Appetizers
- Artichoke - $17: Steamed then grilled Dietary tags: High-Protein, 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, Macrobiotic, Slow-Carb, Lectin-Free, Soy Free, Sesame Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Linguica - $15: Portuguese sausage Dietary tags: High-Protein, Keto, Low-Carb, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Whole30, Paleo, Atkins, South-Beach, Low-Fodmap, Carnivore, AIP, Slow-Carb, Lectin-Free, Soy Free, Sesame Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Fresh Asparagus - $15: Grilled then seasoned Dietary tags: High-Protein, Keto, Low-Carb, Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, 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, Soy Free, Sesame Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Mushrooms - $15: Buttered and HP seasoned Dietary tags: Keto, Low-Carb, Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, GERD-Friendly, Zone, Volumetrics, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
- Shrimp Appetizer - $16: Skewered with grilled veggies Dietary tags: High-Protein, Keto, Low-Carb, Halal, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Fodmap, Carnivore, TLC, Alkaline, AIP, Slow-Carb, Lectin-Free, Soy Free, Sesame Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Scallops Appetizer - $22: Buttered and HP seasoned Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Baby Back Pork Ribs (Half Rack) - $18: Half rack of pork ribs Dietary tags: Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Whole30, Paleo, Anti-Inflammatory, AIP, Lectin-Free, Soy Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Texas Bob White Quail - $16: Small and tasty quail Dietary tags: Keto, Low-Carb, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Whole30, Paleo, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, GERD-Friendly, Low-Fodmap, Carnivore, Zone, Volumetrics, TLC, AIP, Renal, Slow-Carb, Lectin-Free, Soy Free, Sesame Free Available at: dinner, lunch
Main Courses - Beef
- Top Sirloin (7oz) - $40: Hand cut beef, includes full dinner service Dietary tags: High-Protein, Keto, Low-Carb, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Whole30, Paleo, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach, Low-Fodmap, Carnivore, AIP, Slow-Carb, Lectin-Free, Soy Free, Sesame Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Top Sirloin (10oz) - $46: Hand cut beef, includes full dinner service Dietary tags: High-Protein, Keto, Low-Carb, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Whole30, Paleo, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach, Low-Fodmap, Carnivore, AIP, Slow-Carb, Lectin-Free, Soy Free, Sesame Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Top Sirloin (15oz) - $62: Hand cut beef, includes full dinner service Dietary tags: High-Protein, Keto, Low-Carb, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Whole30, Paleo, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach, Low-Fodmap, Carnivore, AIP, Slow-Carb, Lectin-Free, Soy Free, Sesame Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- New York (10oz) - $58: Hand cut beef, includes full dinner service Dietary tags: Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Whole30, Paleo, Anti-Inflammatory, AIP, Lectin-Free, Soy Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- New York (15oz) - $75: Hand cut beef, includes full dinner service Dietary tags: Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Whole30, Paleo, Anti-Inflammatory, AIP, Lectin-Free, Soy Free Available at: dinner
- T-bone (22oz) - $78: Hand cut beef, includes full dinner service Dietary tags: High-Protein, Keto, Low-Carb, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Whole30, Paleo, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach, Low-Fodmap, Carnivore, AIP, Slow-Carb, Lectin-Free, Soy Free, Sesame Free Available at: dinner
- Filet Mignon (5oz) - $44: Hand cut beef, includes full dinner service Dietary tags: High-Protein, Keto, Low-Carb, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Whole30, Paleo, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach, Low-Fodmap, Carnivore, AIP, Slow-Carb, Lectin-Free, Soy Free, Sesame Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Filet Mignon (8oz) - $57: Hand cut beef, includes full dinner service Dietary tags: Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Whole30, Paleo, Anti-Inflammatory, AIP, Lectin-Free, Soy Free Available at: dinner
- Filet Mignon (12oz) - $73: Hand cut beef, includes full dinner service Dietary tags: Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Whole30, Paleo, High-Fiber, AIP, Lectin-Free, Soy Free Available at: dinner
- Rib Eye (14oz) - $68: Hand cut beef, includes full dinner service Dietary tags: Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Whole30, Paleo, AIP, Lectin-Free, Soy 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: Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Whole30, Paleo, Anti-Inflammatory, AIP, Lectin-Free, Soy Free Available at: dinner
Pork, Poultry and Lamb
- All Natural Pork Chop - $41: Includes full dinner service Dietary tags: Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Whole30, Paleo, Anti-Inflammatory, AIP, Lectin-Free, Soy Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Pork Baby Back Ribs (Full Rack) - $45: Includes full dinner service Dietary tags: Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Whole30, Paleo, Soy Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- California Natural Chicken Breast - $35: Includes full dinner service Dietary tags: Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Whole30, Paleo, Anti-Inflammatory, AIP, Lectin-Free, Soy Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Texas Prime Bob White Quail (2) - $46: Includes full dinner service Dietary tags: Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Whole30, Paleo, Anti-Inflammatory, AIP, Lectin-Free, Soy Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- New Zealand Rack of Lamb - $58: Includes full dinner service Dietary tags: Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Whole30, Paleo, Anti-Inflammatory, AIP, Lectin-Free, Soy 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: Halal, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Anti-Inflammatory, Alkaline, AIP, Lectin-Free, Soy Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Fresh Halibut - $55: Includes full dinner service Dietary tags: Halal, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Anti-Inflammatory, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free, Soy Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Wild Harvested Scallops - $55: Includes full dinner service Dietary tags: Halal, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Anti-Inflammatory, Alkaline, AIP, Lectin-Free, Soy Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Australian Lobster Tail - $81: Includes full dinner service Dietary tags: Halal, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Anti-Inflammatory, Alkaline, AIP, Lectin-Free, Soy Free Available at: dinner
- Filet Mignon & Lobster Tail - $120: Includes full dinner service Dietary tags: Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Whole30, Paleo, Anti-Inflammatory, AIP, Lectin-Free, Soy Free Available at: dinner
- Top Sirloin & Shrimp - $54: Includes full dinner service Dietary tags: Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Whole30, Paleo, Anti-Inflammatory, AIP, Lectin-Free, Soy Free Available at: dinner
- Top Sirloin & Scallops - $64: Includes full dinner service Dietary tags: Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Whole30, Paleo, Anti-Inflammatory, AIP, Lectin-Free, Soy Free Available at: dinner
- Filet Mignon & Quail - $58: Includes full dinner service Dietary tags: Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Whole30, Paleo, Anti-Inflammatory, AIP, Lectin-Free, Soy Free Available at: dinner
- Shrimp & Scallops - $50: Includes full dinner service Dietary tags: Halal, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Low-Sodium, High-Fiber, Alkaline, AIP, Lectin-Free, Soy 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: Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Whole30, Paleo, Anti-Inflammatory, AIP, Lectin-Free, Soy Free Available at: dinner
- Twilight 10oz. Top Sirloin - $43: Complete dinner served nightly until 6:00pm Dietary tags: Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Whole30, Paleo, Anti-Inflammatory, AIP, Lectin-Free, Soy Free Available at: dinner
- Twilight Pork Chop - $40: Complete dinner served nightly until 6:00pm Dietary tags: Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Whole30, Paleo, Anti-Inflammatory, AIP, Lectin-Free, Soy Free Available at: dinner
- Twilight Mexican White Shrimp - $38: Complete dinner served nightly until 6:00pm Dietary tags: Halal, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Anti-Inflammatory, Alkaline, AIP, Lectin-Free, Soy 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: Halal, 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. Dietary tags: Low-Carb, Slow-Carb
Frequently Asked Questions about The Hitching Post
- Is The Hitching Post dairy-free-friendly?
- Yes. The Hitching Post has 35 dairy-free-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Rib Eye (14oz), T-bone (22oz) and Linguica.
- What can I eat at The Hitching Post on a dairy-free diet?
- Rib Eye (14oz), T-bone (22oz) and Linguica carry the dairy-free tag, out of 35 tagged dishes on the current menu. Every dish's diet tags are listed in the menu.
- Does The Hitching Post have vegan options?
- Yes. 8 dishes are tagged vegan on the current menu, including Fresh Asparagus and Artichoke.
- Is The Hitching Post gluten-free?
- 35 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 The Hitching Post?
- Shrimp & Scallops, at roughly 49.2g of protein (estimated from ingredients).
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