About Pappy's Restaurant

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.

Last updated: Sep 09, 2026

Business Hours

Closed · Monday 7 AM-9 PM
Tuesday 7 AM-9 PM
Wednesday 7 AM-9 PM
Thursday 7 AM-9 PM
Friday 7 AM-9 PM
Saturday 7 AM-9 PM
Sunday 7 AM-8 PM
Monday 7 AM-9 PM

Customer Reviews

4.40
Based on 970 reviews
B
Bonnie Thompson

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 …

J
Jean Amico

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.

D
Debra Racheter

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! …

S
Sam Bawahab

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 …

N
Napoleon Navarro

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 …

D
Doug Underwood

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 …

G
GM B

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 …

C
Chris Skovgard

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.

L
Le Cousin

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.

A
Ashley Allison

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 …

People Also Ask

Where is Pappy's Restaurant located?
Pappy's Restaurant is located at 1275 Betteravia Rd, Santa Maria, CA 93454, United States , Betteravia Rd, 1275 Betteravia Rd, United States. You can get directions here.
What is Pappy's Restaurant rated?
Pappy's Restaurant has a rating of 4.40 out of 5 stars based on 970 customer reviews.
What are Pappy's Restaurant's hours?
Pappy's Restaurant's hours vary by day. Please check the Business Hours section above for the full weekly schedule.
How do I contact Pappy's Restaurant?
You can reach Pappy's Restaurant by phone at +1 805-922-3553.
What type of business is Pappy's Restaurant?
Pappy's Restaurant is a restaurants business located in Betteravia Rd, 1275 Betteravia Rd. <!-- VOILA_REWRITTEN --> 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 …