Pappy’s Restaurant is a casual, cozy, and historic American diner located at 1275 Betteravia Rd in Santa Maria, California. Known for serving comforting favorites such as burgers and chicken-fried steak, Pappy’s offers a welcoming place to enjoy familiar, satisfying food without unnecessary fuss.
Whether you are stopping in for breakfast, brunch, lunch, dinner, or dessert, the restaurant provides a relaxed setting for enjoying a meal with table service and comfortable seating.
The menu includes comfort food, quick bites, small plates, beer, wine, coffee, and other alcoholic beverages. Guests highlight Pappy’s for its fast service, great coffee, great desserts, and local specialty. With dine-in, takeaway, delivery, and on-site services available, the restaurant makes it convenient to enjoy its offerings according to your plans.
Solo diners are welcome, and reservations are accepted for customers who prefer to plan ahead. Restroom facilities are available on-site.
Pappy’s Restaurant is also equipped with wheelchair-accessible parking, an accessible entrance, wheelchair-accessible seating, and a wheelchair-accessible toilet. Customers rate the restaurant 4.40 out of 5 based on 970 reviews, reflecting its appeal as a dependable destination for casual dining throughout the day. Credit cards, debit cards, and NFC mobile payments are accepted.
To learn more or make plans to visit, call +1 805-922-3553.
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Frequently ordered and highly recommended items at Pappy's Restaurant
Our Story
Welcome to a place where great food meets warm hospitality. We believe dining is more than just a meal - it's an experience to be savored and shared.
Our kitchen is dedicated to creating dishes that bring people together, using recipes that honor tradition while embracing innovation.
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A glimpse of our restaurant experience
Food & Drinks
Spicy and crispy wings served with celery sticks and bleu cheese dressing
Dipped in seasoned bread crumbs, then carefully fried to a golden brown. Served with marinara sauce
Crispy corn chips served with our homemade salsa
Crispy mozzarella sticks, cheese quesadillo, chicken tenders and onion rings
Lightly breaded thick cut onions crispy fried and served with a cool ranch dip
Stuffed with lots of jack and cheddar cheeses, pico de gallo, onions and ripe tomatoes. Garnished with guacamole and sour cream
Fiesta corn chips covered with refried beans, a generous portion of melted cheese, ranchera sauce, chopped ripe tomatoes, black olives, sour cream and guacamole
Your server will inform you of today's variety.
Enjoy a bowl of our soup of the day with a crisp dinner salad and garlic bread
Your choice of a cup of our homemade soup, barbwire chili or fresh dinner salad and half of a sandwich (ham, turkey, beef, corned beef or tuna salad) on your choice of bread
A traditional mexican styled soup topped with crisp corn strips and jack cheese.
Served fridays bowl-6.50 cup-5.50
Our famous chili with beans topped with grated cheese.
Freshly chopped lettuce with crispy bacon, chopped turkey breast, hard boiled egg fresh avocat black olives, ripe tomatoes and bleu cheese crumbles. Served with your choice of dressing tossed upon request.
Tossed crisp greens topped with our delicious country ham, thinly sliced, oven roasted turkey breast, cheese, hard boiled egg and ripe tomatoes. Served with your choice of dressing
Featuring your choice of chicken or tri-tip. Fresh romaine tossed with our special caesar dressing and croutons, topped with parmesan cheese
Crisp greens topped with homemade tuna salad, tomato, avocado, egg slices, red onion and black olives
Served with choice of tender chicken, beef or fajita vegetables in a crisp tortilla bowl. Loaded with refried beans, shredded lettuce, grated cheese, fresh guacamole, sour cream, chopped ripe tomatoes, black olives, onions and pico de gallo
Crispy fried chicken strips tossed with salsa and ranch dressing served on a bed of crisp greens, jack cheese and crisp corn strips
Hashbrowns with grilled onions & bell peppers, chicken fried steak cut up eggs, country gravy, & cheese! Served with your choice of toast
1/2 a waffle 2 pancakes & french toast.
Grilled chicken, roman lettuce parmesean cheese, and caesar dressing all wrapped in a flour tortilla, with your choice of side.
6oz steak with sauteed or deep fried shrimp served with two sides and a soup or salad.
All you can drink
Grilled to perfection and served open faced with pinquita beans and french fries,
Loaded with thinly sliced turkey breast, fresh avocado, crispy bacon, american cheese and onions. Served on grilled egg bread
Boneless, skinless breast of chicken with grilled onions, fresh lettuce, ripe tomatoes and mayonnaise served on a grilled french roll
Featuring the world famous santa maria bbq seasoning. Slow roasted and served to order on a grilled french roll with our fresh salsa on the side
Piles of our famous corned beef with sauerkraut, swiss cheese and 1000 island dressing served on grilled rye bread
Triple decker loaded with oven roasted turkey breast, baron strips, fresh lettuce, ripe fomato slices and american cheese served with mayonnaise on white foast
Choice beef with green peppers, grilled onions and jack cheese on a sourdough roll
Fresh tuna salad, tomato, jack or american cheese on grilled sourdough
Boneless, skinless chicken breast with ortega chilis, pepper jack cheese, tomato and salsa on the side. Served on grilled ciabatta bun
Thinly sliced tri tip, sautéed onions, mushrooms and swiss cheese on grilled sourdough, served with a side of au jus
1/3 lb. grilled all beef burger topped with crispy bacon strips, two breaded onion rings, bbq sauce, american cheese, lettuce, red onion and fresh tomato slices
1/3 lb. patty topped with ortega chilis, pepper jack cheese, 1000 island dressing served on a grilled ciabatta bun
1/3 lb. burger topped with fresh avocado, crispy bacon strips, jack cheese and 1000 island dressing
1/3 lb. fresh, grilled ground all beef patty served on a sesame seed bun with crisp lettuce, ripe tomato slices, pickles, red onions and mayonnaise
1/3 lb. patty topped with melted swiss cheese, crispy bacon strips, fresh lettuce, ripe tomato slices, pickles, red onions and mayonnaise
Chili size 1/3 lb. classic open faced burger on a sesame seed bun and smothered with our famous chili. Topped with cheddar jack cheese onions upon request.
1/3 lb. patty with grilled onions, 1000 island dressing and american cheese on grilled rye
1/2 lb. fresh, grilled ground beef patty served on a grilled french roll with onions, lettuce, tomato, american cheese and 1000 island dressing
Hear from our valued guests
This is a great place to eat! It's got the old country western feel and the waitresses are wonderful. The food was great. I ordered the philly cheese steak and added mushrooms and a side of fresh fruit and it was delicious 😋! My fiance ordered the tri tip with sauteed onions and mushrooms and he loved it. To top it off we had a few Coors light. They have local and domestic beers even mimosas! Semi and RV parking available also. Definitely a place for you to try. While you are there you can check out all the photos of famous people that have eaten there even Ronald Reagan!! Pretty awesome!
We arrived 1 hr before closing and still got great service. Casual diner, soup of the day and daily specials. Server gave great suggestions. Soup and salad, chili, were both good. Home made.
Guys on the CB radio said that this was the best place to eat and that they fed you well. But oh my word, the turkey dinner that came out was enough to feed three people. We usually split a dinner at truck stops because they always feed you well. But this was enough for three people not just two! And it was absolutely delicious! The dinner was $20 and it was enough to feed three! Highly recommend!
Pappy makes my belly happy. We were so hungry after visiting Avila Beach. Saw the road sign off the 101 freeway and decided to give it a try. Large portion food. The restaurant was established in 1959. Alyssa our server was friendly and courteous. Lots of truckers and locals eat from the surrounding agriculture community. Food did not disappoint. Unlimited coffee. One free refill hot chocolate. Worth the stop.
I stopped by this restaurant on my way up to SLO and was very satisfied. My server was very friendly and attentive. The chicken fried steak was very good with a side of mashed potatoes and fries. You also get the choice of a soup or salad, so I asked if they could make me a Caesar which was very fresh and tasty (not pictured). I will definitely come back if I find myself in Santa Maria. This is a nice retro diner with very reasonably priced food and I would like to try some other dishes here in the future!
I had the Chili Verde burrito and momma had the breakfast special with eggs, pancakes and bacon 🥓 She really enjoyed her food and there was so much she could not finish it all. The burrito I had was very good and a generous size. We both had diet Coke and our waitress was friendly and attentive. Like everywhere else it was pretty pricey but I would recommend Pappy's.
I’ve passed by this place many times when I worked in the area about 25 years ago and never stopped in. Well, we’re up here for the rodeo and figured we give it a shot. Remember watching them old TV shows with truckers stopping in at the roadside coffee shop or diner? Well, this is it! Country music playing in the background, conversations all around, good coffee, quick service and seating, polite, dishes clanging, etc. but still comfortable! I ordered the breakfast burrito and it was awesome with a side of hash browns (guacamole extra on the side). The wife ordered two eggs with pancakes and a side if hash browns. DELICIOUS!!! Wife got a coffee and we both had waters. The overall bill was under $50 before tip. Great food, great service, and nice atmosphere for the experience. The food was so good that I even finished the food my wife couldn’t finish. We’ll definitely come back here the next time that we’re in town!
I love a good ol fashion diner and pappy's answered the call. Hearty menu, full portions, affordable prices. The chicken fried steak was great, good tenderness with solid gravy. The biscuit was ok, a little on the drier side. The vanilla shake was awesome, and it came the old school way with the cup of extra, always a good call.
Nice place western style. Food is great and you have a good service. Lot of pictures of famous visitors like Ronald Reagan... very pleasant stop on the 101.
This place so cool. Visited the beach with the family and stopped here to eat for dinner. The food was great and the service was fantastic. We sat at the counter and the ladies working never stopped moving. It was impressive to see them just keep up with all the orders, constantly cleaning, restocking, chatting with the customers. It such a nice atmosphere. I had the chicken and fries with ranch and it was so good, husband got the pork dinner and he liked his. Kids got burgers and the demolished them both.
Common questions about Pappy's Restaurant
Pappy's Restaurant is located at 1275 Betteravia Rd, Santa Maria, CA 93454, United States , Betteravia Rd, 1275 Betteravia Rd, United States.
You can reach Pappy's Restaurant by calling +1 805-922-3553.
Pappy's Restaurant has a rating of 4.4 out of 5 based on 970 customer reviews.
Pappy's Restaurant features the following accessibility: Wheelchair-accessible car park, Wheelchair-accessible entrance, Wheelchair-accessible seating, Wheelchair-accessible toilet.
Pappy's Restaurant features the following service options: On-site services, Takeaway, Dine-in, Delivery.
Pappy's Restaurant features the following highlights: Fast service, Great coffee, Great dessert, Serves local specialty.
Pappy's Restaurant features the following popular for: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, Solo dining.
Pappy's Restaurant features the following offerings: Alcohol, Beer, Coffee, Comfort food, Quick bite, Small plates, Wine.
Pappy's Restaurant features the following dining options: Breakfast, Brunch, Lunch, Dinner, Dessert, Seating, Table service.
Pappy's Restaurant features the following amenities: Restroom.
Pappy's Restaurant features the following atmosphere: Casual, Cozy, Historic.
Pappy's Restaurant features the following crowd: Groups, Tourists.
Pappy's Restaurant features the following planning: Accepts reservations.
Pappy's Restaurant features the following payments: Credit cards, Debit cards, NFC mobile payments.
Pappy's Restaurant features the following children: Good for kids, High chairs, Kids' menu.
Pappy's Restaurant features the following parking: Free parking lot, Free street parking, Paid parking lot, Plenty of parking.
Business Features
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