The Best Central Coast Barbecue Spots, According to Eater Editors | Eater LA

"Placed right in the heart of Santa Maria, this classic steakhouse boasts a wide menu of Santa Maria-style barbecue cooked in an oak pit. Most of the cuts are familiar steakhouse chops like filet mignon, rib-eye, and New York strip, though, of course, Santa Maria’s iconic tri-tip is one of the restaurant’s most popular orders. Other meats extend to chicken, pork ribs, and even sweet breads for the more adventurous diners. One of the best parts of the experience is checking out the grill, which opens up into the dining room through a glass window." - Matthew Kang