Maverick Saloon

4.7

26 Reviews

$30 and under

American

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2 people

Mar 15, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 1 time today

About this restaurant

Taverns have flourished along Santa Ynez’s Sagunto Street since 1906. Sixty years ago, four busy bars entertained the locals and visitors alike. These establishments were named Last Chance, the Bum Steer, Parker’s and the Maverick Saloon. While three of the four original taverns have since disappeared into history, the legendary Maverick Saloon is still going strong and continues to be a staple in the Santa Ynez valley.

In 1963, Jerry and Diane Thompson bought nine bare lots from publisher tycoon Hastings Harcourt. Plans were drawn up for a museum, restaurant, two-story hotel and the Maverick Saloon, which is named after a TV series starring James Garner. A few years later (approx. 1968) the barn was built next to the saloon. To achieve an antique look, the Thompsons used materials salvaged from demolished Victorian houses. The barn’s history began as the “Lulubelle’s Restaurant” and a tool rental facility. The barn and dancehall became a permanent part of the Maverick Salo

Order delivery or takeout

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
American
Hours of operation
Mon–Thu, Sun 11:00 am–12:00 am Fri, Sat 11:00 am–2:00 am
Phone number
(805) 686-4785
Website
http://www.mavericksaloon.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress
Catering
Let us take care of all your needs for your upcoming corporate events, celebrations, Sunday brunches, rehearsal dinners, and wedding receptions. Book a band and utilize our state of the art lighting & sound system. The Maverick Saloon is a perfect all-ages venue for rustic country theme events tailored to your specific needs.
Private party facilities
Come enjoy a venue unlike any other. Our banquet facility can seat anywhere from 30 to 200 guests. We offer a unique experience unmatched on the Central Coast. With updated décor, a brand new 22 foot bar, a unique menu, thoughtful craft cocktail menu and elevated liquor selections, we can meet the needs of the most discerning palate.

Location
3687 Sagunto St, Santa Ynez, CA 93460-9530
Neighborhood
Santa Ynez
Parking details
Public Lot
Additional
Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Dancing, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Happy Hour, Late Night, Outdoor Smoking Area, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Brussel Sprouts$10.00
fried brussels, shaved parm, bacon bits w/side of Aioli
Chicken Flautas$10.00
Poblano chilies, cheddar, corn, salsa quemada, avo crema, radishes cilantro
Basket O' Rings$10.00
served with ranch dressing
Crossfire Nachos$12.00
beans, cheese, onions, avocado crema, salsa, cilantro
Basket O' Fries$8.00
Wings
Buffalo or BBQ served with ranch
- (6)$10.00
- (12)$16.00
- (18)$21.00
3 Sliders$13.00
angus chuck w/ mav sauce, caramelized onions, cheddar or chicken tenders w/ carm onions, pesto, provolone, tomato
The Mav Sampler$16.00
chicken flautas, jalapeno poppers, chicken tendies, fries, ranch, buffalo sauce, BBQ sauce

Flatbreads

Cowboy$14.00
garlic chile oil, mozzarella, beans, tri tip, carnitas, pepperoni, salsa and avo crema
Truffle Burrata$12.00
Di Stefano burrata cheese, wild mushrooms, truffle oil, finished with cheese and herbs
Buffalo Chicken$12.00
caramelized onions, garlic marinara, burrata cheese, chicken breast, buffalo sauce, finished with cheese and herbs

Salads

All salads are served with greens from our farm. Add Chicken Breast $5, Add Salmon $7, Add Tri Tip $7

Crispy Kale & Burrata$15.00
roasted beets, charred kale, blood orange, onions, pistachio, burrata cheese and honey
Wild Winter Salad$15.00
Vega Vineyards farm mixed greens, candied walnuts, onions, gorgonzola, apples, cranberry vinaigrette
Buffalo Chicken Salad$18.00
mixed greens, celery, gorgonzola, grilled chicken, buffalo sauce and ranch dressing

Burgers, & Sammies

All Burgers ⅓ lb fresh ground chuck & served w/ fries. Sub Impossible™ patty $5, Sub o-rings or salad $3

Tri Tip Sandwich$17.00
Angus Tri Tip dipped in au jus & topped w/ cheese, caramelized onions, cilantro, dijon Aioli
Dirty Bird$17.00
Crispy chicken, provolone, dijon aioli, pickles, lettuce & tomato
Folsom Blues Burger$20.00
Bacon, blue cheese, dijon aioli, pickles, lettuce & tomato
Texas Pulled Pork$16.00
Oak smoked pork shoulder served w/ BBQ sauce & cilantro apple slaw
Pistol Popper$21.00
Angus patty w/ jalapeno poppers, bacon, nacho cheese, cilantro, tomato, caramelized onions & egg
Big Maverick$16.00
Cheddar, Mav sauce, pickles, lettuce, tomato & caramelized onions

Maverick Meals

Cast Iron Pan Seared Chicken$22.00
pan seared Marys farm chicken, whipped mash potatoes and wild mushrooms, chicken demi gravy
Chicken Tenders$15.00
chicken breast tenders with fries and a side of ranch
Six Shooter Flat Iron$29.00
Marbled angus flat iron seasoned with toasted peppercorns. Served w/ seasoned fries, mojo verde, fresh herbs
Saloon Street Tacos$16.00
choose 1; carne asada, carnitas, chicken, or veggie hash with cilantro, onions, salsa quemada, mojo verde, avo crema, radishes, & spicy aioli served with beans
Cast Iron Pan Seared Alaskan Salmon$24.00
pan seared Alaskan salmon served over cauliflower puree and seasonal succotash with herbed salsa verde
Tomahawk Steak Platter$95.00
28 oz Tomahawk Steak with salad, french fries, beans & cornbread. Two dinner salads served first. Please allow 30 minutes to prepare

Cocktails

Spicy Margarita$13.00
Casa de Sol Blanco Tequila, jalapeno
Sagunto Street$13.00
Hornitos tequila, mezcal, agave, bitters, orange
Lulu Bell$13.00
Tito's vodka, St. Germain, strawberry, lime, mint
Old Fashioned Cowboy$13.00
Makers Mark bourbon, sugar, orange peel, bitters, Luxardo cherry
1963$12.00
Tanqueray gin, strawberry purée, lime, fire roasted rosemary
Maverick Mule$13.00
Tito's vodka, ginger beer, lime

Wine & Bubbles

Stolpman Sauvignon Blanc$9.00
- Btl$36.00
Justin Rosé$9.00
- Btl$36.00
Ballard Lane Chardonnay$6.00
- Btl$22.00
Ballard Lane Cabernet Sauvignon$6.00
- Btl$22.00
Opera Prima Sparkling Wine$7.00
- Btl$22.00
Santa Barbara Grenache$12.00
- Btl$46.00
Stolpman Estate Syrah$12.00
- Btl$45.00
Santa Barbara Reisling$10.00
- Btl$40.00

Beer & Spiked Drinks

Bottles

Budweiser$6.00
Coors Light$6.00
Pacifico$7.00
Bud Light$6.00
Michelob Ultra$6.00
Heineken Zero$7.00
Coors Banquet$6.00
Corona$7.00
Modelo Especial$7.00

Draft

Maverick Lite$6.00
M. Special Lager$6.00
805$7.00
Fig Mtn. Agua Santa$7.00
Firestone Cali Squeeze$7.00
Firestone Mind Haze IPA$7.00
Fig Mtn. Hoppy Poppy$7.00
Fig Mtn. Pt. Conception$8.00

Canned

Guinness$9.00
White Claw$7.00
Pabst$7.00
Brooks Dry Apple Cider$7.00

Sunday Roundup

Happy Hour 3-6pm

Tri Tip Sandwich Meal$12.00
Tito's Bloody Mary's$9.00
Beer Specials

What 26 people are saying

Maverick Saloon reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.7

4.7 based on recent ratings

4.5Food
4.5Service
4.5Ambience
4.5Value

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Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Maverick Saloon offers an energetic atmosphere with "great service" and "good food." Diners praise the "fun place" with lively entertainment, including line dancing and live bands. Highlights include the flavorful flat iron steak, sliders, and truffle pizza. Staff are "exceptionally accommodating," making it perfect for casual dinners and special occasions.

26 Reviews

M
Miriam
Los Angeles3 reviews
5.0
Dined on January 11, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Our waitress was so sweet! We loved everything there!
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Lori
Central Coast2 reviews
5.0
Dined on August 31, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
More expensive than expected, but food was yummy and service was great! Dancing to live music after dinner was absolutely fantastic. Love this place.
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Johnny
Los Angeles3 reviews
5.0
Dined on July 25, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
What can I say? Great food and a real Saloon experience. A great place to stop if you're riding through Santa Ynez.
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OT
OpenTable Diner
Orange County1 review
5.0
Dined on July 21, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Always a great experience! They always take care of our group
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SaraG
Central Coast2 reviews
5.0
Dined on February 3, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 3
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
We had a Fun Night 🤩 Friday!! Great saloon and bar!
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MarnieP
Central Coast1 review
5.0
Dined on February 3, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great service, food and fun atmosphere. Looking forward to going back.
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JoanH
Central Coast2 reviews
4.0
Dined on January 21, 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Good food, love the street tacos and the salmon dinner. Wish the dance floor was bigger. Other than that, it’s a fun place. I go about once a month.
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ShaunJ
Central Coast12 reviews
4.0
Dined on January 16, 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 3
Monday night. Dined with the family at one of the four-top tables in the main bar area. Hadn’t been here in years. Looked around, and thought ‘this food is not going to be good’. Anyway, ordered flat iron steak, wife got the Nachos, kid got the chicken and fries. The steak was quite small , I was initially disappointed, but when I tasted it, it was actually great. Very flavorful , tender , and well seasoned. Absolutely delicious. The Nachos were pretty good. The kids chicken was above average too. We had some beers and wine which were good. Staff were attentive and friendly. Don’t judge a book by its cover. We’ll be back.
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OpenTable Diner
San Francisco1 review
5.0
Dined on January 7, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
This was a treat! The food was sooo good (that truffle pizza, and the strawberry pastry dessert!), the live band and atmosphere, but the best part was the staff! Who were all so nice and polite, and exceptionally accommodating for us. We are 3 sisters that came to visit our brother for his birthday and this is the place he picked to go! Thanks to all the staff who made this night for us siblings so special!
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OpenTable Diner
Orlando3 reviews
5.0
Dined on December 24, 2023
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Food was great!! Waitress was excellent (can’t remember her name unfortunately )
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FAQs

Maverick Saloon offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (805) 686-4785.

Maverick Saloon is rated 4.7 stars by 26 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a reservation

2 people

Mar 15, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 1 time today

Order delivery or takeout

3687 Sagunto St, Santa Ynez, CA 93460-9530

Additional information

Neighborhood
Santa Ynez
Hours of operation
Mon–Thu, Sun 11:00 am–12:00 am Fri, Sat 11:00 am–2:00 am
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
American
Dining style
Casual Dining
Dress code
Casual Dress
Parking details
Public Lot
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Additional
Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Dancing, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Happy Hour, Late Night, Outdoor Smoking Area, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
http://www.mavericksaloon.com/
Phone number
(805) 686-4785
Catering
Let us take care of all your needs for your upcoming corporate events, celebrations, Sunday brunches, rehearsal dinners, and wedding receptions. Book a band and utilize our state of the art lighting & sound system. The Maverick Saloon is a perfect all-ages venue for rustic country theme events tailored to your specific needs.
Private party facilities
Come enjoy a venue unlike any other. Our banquet facility can seat anywhere from 30 to 200 guests. We offer a unique experience unmatched on the Central Coast. With updated décor, a brand new 22 foot bar, a unique menu, thoughtful craft cocktail menu and elevated liquor selections, we can meet the needs of the most discerning palate.

Maverick Saloon

Make a reservation

About this restaurant

Order delivery or takeout

Additional information

Shareables

Brussel Sprouts$10.00

Chicken Flautas$10.00

Basket O' Rings$10.00

Crossfire Nachos$12.00

Basket O' Fries$8.00

Wings

3 Sliders$13.00

The Mav Sampler$16.00

Flatbreads

Cowboy$14.00

Truffle Burrata$12.00

Buffalo Chicken$12.00

Salads

Crispy Kale & Burrata$15.00

Wild Winter Salad$15.00

Buffalo Chicken Salad$18.00

Burgers, & Sammies

Tri Tip Sandwich$17.00

Dirty Bird$17.00

Folsom Blues Burger$20.00

Texas Pulled Pork$16.00

Pistol Popper$21.00

Big Maverick$16.00

Maverick Meals

Cast Iron Pan Seared Chicken$22.00

Chicken Tenders$15.00

Six Shooter Flat Iron$29.00

Saloon Street Tacos$16.00

Cast Iron Pan Seared Alaskan Salmon$24.00

Tomahawk Steak Platter$95.00

Cocktails

Spicy Margarita$13.00

Sagunto Street$13.00

Lulu Bell$13.00

Old Fashioned Cowboy$13.00

1963$12.00

Maverick Mule$13.00

Wine & Bubbles

Stolpman Sauvignon Blanc$9.00

Justin Rosé$9.00

Ballard Lane Chardonnay$6.00

Ballard Lane Cabernet Sauvignon$6.00

Opera Prima Sparkling Wine$7.00

Santa Barbara Grenache$12.00

Stolpman Estate Syrah$12.00

Santa Barbara Reisling$10.00

Beer & Spiked Drinks

Bottles

Budweiser$6.00

Coors Light$6.00

Pacifico$7.00

Bud Light$6.00

Michelob Ultra$6.00

Heineken Zero$7.00

Coors Banquet$6.00

Corona$7.00

Modelo Especial$7.00

Draft

Maverick Lite$6.00

M. Special Lager$6.00

805$7.00

Fig Mtn. Agua Santa$7.00

Firestone Cali Squeeze$7.00

Firestone Mind Haze IPA$7.00

Fig Mtn. Hoppy Poppy$7.00

Fig Mtn. Pt. Conception$8.00

Canned

Guinness$9.00

White Claw$7.00

Pabst$7.00

Brooks Dry Apple Cider$7.00

Featured Items

Tomahawk Tuesday$75.00

Taco Thursday$3.00