Cleo’s Guidebook: Food, Movies and Beaches
Cleo's Favorite Restaurants
Santa Maria has a huge variety of restaurants. Our population is composed of many ethnicities which are represented in food variety choices.
Cool Hand Luke's are consistently good food and has a great happy hour.
Cool Hand Luke's - Santa Maria
1321 Nicholson AveCool Hand Luke's are consistently good food and has a great happy hour.
North China Restaurant
113 N BroadwayLong-time restaurant with great food.
Papa Napoli Italian Deli
325 Betteravia RdWonderful Italian sandwiches.....long-time family owned.
Boonie Thai Cuisine
618 E Main StGreat consistent Thai food.
Thai Hut Restaurant
120 E Foster RdFamily owned long time restaurant with great food
Jaffa Cafe
206 E Branch StWonderful Mediteranean food.
One of the Mediterrranean restaurants in town.
8 locals recommend
The Garden Mediterranean Restaurant & Cafe
122 E Boone StOne of the Mediterrranean restaurants in town.
Tuesday night is all you can eat.....you choose slices of a variety of pizzas.
37 locals recommend
Klondike Pizza
104 Bridge StTuesday night is all you can eat.....you choose slices of a variety of pizzas.
Trattoria Uliveto
285 Broadway StItalian family-owned with authentic Italian food.
Mikado Sushi Japanese Restaurant
209 Town Center EConsistent great Japanese food.
Casa Mañana Mexican Restaurant Santa Maria
1640 S BroadwayLocal Favorite! Reasonably priced.
The seafood entries are always good......long time restaurant in Santa Maria.
Lo Mejor De Jalisco Mexican And Seafood
116 Blosser RdThe seafood entries are always good......long time restaurant in Santa Maria.
Taco Ranchero
108 E Jones StGreat dinners and breakfasts.
Las Comadres
202 W Main StGreat Salvadorian food!
Figueroa Mountain Brewing Co.
560 Betteravia RdGreat local beer and pizza.
Al Pho
1201 E Main StTasty Vietnamese food.
Jocko's
125 N Thompson AveAwesome steaks.
Cubanissimo Cuban Coffee House & Cafe
4869 S Bradley RdAuthentic Cuban food.
Hitching Post
3325 Point Sal RdRancho Nipomo BBQ
108 Cuyama LnPeople love the BBQ food, beer and entertainment
The Moxie Café
1317 W McCoy LnQuality and healthy food for reasonable price.
Ichiban Japanese Restaurant
2011 S BroadwayGreat Food with reasonable prices.
Adelina's Bistro
1645 Trilogy PkwyA restaurant with great food, ambiance and architecture.
Chef Ricks Ultimately Fine Foods
135 E Foster RdChef Rick provides upscale, gourmet food in a casual environment.
Far Western Tavern
300 E Clark AveSanta Maria Barbeque
Firestone Walker Brewing Company
620 McMurray RdGreat beers...great beer fusions
Hang Out
4869 S Bradley RdGreat Thai food reasonably priced.
My favorite breakfast places.
Kay's Orcutt Country Kitchen
135 E Clark AveWell known for great breakfasts!
Jack's In Old Orcutt
156 Broadway StFavorite among the locals.
Jocko's
125 N Thompson AveGreat hearty breakfasts served with thick grilled bacon.
The Pantry
726 S BroadwayLocal favorite with creative pancake ideas.
The 'A' Street Cafe
2445 A StThe Moxie Café
1317 W McCoy LnGood quality food for the price.
Jovi's Delights
507 E Main StGreat bakery and breakfasts...a local favorite.
Tasty local coffee, lattes and breakfasts: avocado toast and crepes.
8 locals recommend
Cups and Crumbs
156 Broadway StTasty local coffee, lattes and breakfasts: avocado toast and crepes.
Great food and atmosphere. Breakfasts served on weekends...cozy atmosphere with fireplaces in some rooms. Previous stagecoach stop.
101 locals recommend
Cold Spring Tavern
5995 Stagecoach RdGreat food and atmosphere. Breakfasts served on weekends...cozy atmosphere with fireplaces in some rooms. Previous stagecoach stop.
Bob's Well Bread Bakery
550 Bell StGreat food and pastries.
The Mayor's Place
181 W Tefft StEclectic building design with great breakfasts in a cozy atmosphere.
Ellen's Danish Pancake House
272 Ave Of The FlagsLocal‘s favorite. Good access off Hwy 101.
Movies
Regal Edwards Santa Maria & RPX
100 Town Center ENewer Theater with the latest movies.
Regal Edwards Santa Maria & RPX
100 Town Center EOlder movies with lower costs.
Palm Theatre
817 Palm StIndependent Films.
Beaches
Local favorite...small town with a great Friday night Farmer’s Market.
329 locals recommend
Avila Beach
Local favorite...small town with a great Friday night Farmer’s Market.
Grover Beach
Small town with quiet beach.
Pismo Beach
Great town with many restaurants, music and a nice pier.
Quiet beach and dunes visited by locals and the 1923 largest movie setting of The Ten Commandments.
Guadalupe Dunes
Quiet beach and dunes visited by locals and the 1923 largest movie setting of The Ten Commandments.
Shell Beach
Interest geology with a Pelican favorite rock.