Pappy's Restaurant

I came to this place for a light dinner and was pleasantly surprised. The California burger is very, very tasty — juicy, well-balanced in flavor, and cooked just right. I also tried the wings, which were just as good. I really liked that the spicy sauce is served separately, so you can adjust the heat level exactly the way you prefer. The onion rings were also well done — crispy on the outside and soft on the inside, just the way they should be. However, there are a few things I didn’t like: • The glass cups have chipped edges, and when you drink from them you could easily cut your lips — this is quite concerning and should definitely be addressed. • The waiter kept coming to the table very frequently (almost every 3 minutes), watching us while we were eating and repeatedly asking if we

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.

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!

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!

Great little diner. Lots of selection on the menu for all tastes. My first time visiting and I tried the Santa Maria Tri-tip sandwich. The roll was grilled very crispy with lots of meat. Great wait til the next time I'm in the area and try something else from the menu.