Jul 20 2008
The Hitching Post Restaurant - Casmalia CA
We have added a new barbecue restaurant to our nationwide directory of bbq joints. This one is out west in Casmalia, California north of Lompoc. The Hitching Post Restaurant has been around for quite a while and is a favorite of Air Force personnel stationed at nearby Vandenberg Air Force Base. The Hitching Post Restaurant has had quite a history and is actually listed as Santa Barabara County landmark.
Here is a little of what makes this barbecue restaurant so good:
What is the secret to the BBQ that has become world famous? The Hitching Post follows the method introduced long ago in the old west, beginning with the indoor bar-b-que pit. A good fire is extremely important, and for this the Ostinis use red oak wood that comes exclusively from the scrub oak tree which is indigenous to the area. Frank Ostini instilled in his sons the importance of purchasing only the finest beef, aged to perfection. They endeavor to keep alive the traditions of the old romantic West. The weather-beaten walls of the 100-year-old building are crammed with memories that induce an atmosphere of Western nostalgia to romantically inclined people who can relax and trade the pressures of the fast, modern world for an evening of Old West Hospitality.
To read more about The Hitching Post Restaurant’s unique history click here.
The menu for the restaurant looks really good and as I am a big steak fan I will have to keep this place on my radar the next time I am in California. They also have a catering business and an online store for the convenience of ordering from them.
All in all The Hitching Post Restaurant looks like a great place to spend an afternoon or evening just relaxing and eating. Be sure to stop in and take some photos and send us a review…………
I’ve been to that restaurant, it’s so great! Got away from the big city and enjoyed a terrific steak in their quiet little town. Heard they are shipping their fully prepared meals out through their new company BBQ2YOU dot com. Will be ordering some soon!