Along with all the slow-smoked favorites, the restaurant serves beer, wine and breakfast classics with a barbecue twist.

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As attendees, 21 and over, sampled their way through local flavors, all while enjoying the smoky, unmistakable aroma of Santa Maria-style barbecue.

As attendees, 21 and over, sampled their way through local flavors, all while enjoying the smoky, unmistakable aroma of Santa Maria-style barbecue. What sets Santa Maria Style apart?

Their breakfast menu is extensive enough to require its own zip code, featuring everything from simple eggs and toast to elaborate morning feasts that could fuel a cross-country drive. The “Route 66 ...

On weekends it feels like a party, with live music and a Santa Maria-style grill set up outdoors for quicker walk-up sandwich orders.

The Santa Maria Valley is more suited for slow travel. This allows you to immerse yourself in the culture, the wines, and the food, to truly get a sense of what makes this area great.