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What is Santa Maria Barbeque?

Santa Maria Barbeque is truly the authentic taste experience of Santa Maria. This sumptuous feast of barbequed Sirloin has been called by Sunset magazine the “best barbeque in the world” and the California Visitors Guide raves this is the “number one food not to miss while visiting California.”

Santa Maria Barbeque has its roots in the mid-19th century, when the rancheros gathered to help each other brand their calves each spring. The host would prepare a Spanish style barbeque as a thank you for his vaqueros (America’s first cowboys), family and friends.

The present Santa Maria Style Barbeque grew out of this tradition and achieved its style some 60 years ago when local residents began to string their beef on skewers and cook it over the hot coals of a red oak fire.

We hope you enjoy the Santa Maria Grill. It’s a great place to share a meal and a slice of California history at the same time!

About Us

O’Connor’s signature rubs & marinades ~ researched and revised to perfection ~ are gently infused deep into the meat. Slow smoking of each flavor-saturated piece ensures all the natural juices will be retained, maximizing tenderness and succulence.

We are proud of the fact we have built trust through out Northern California both with our food and our staff. We invite you to give us a try. Please visit the events page and see where we will be in the near future. If you are planning a specific event we would be happy to have you in for a tasting so you can see for your self what sets us apart from the rest.

Thank you for visiting our site and we hope to be doing an event with you soon!



Catering

With our 29 years of catering experience, we feel confident that we can make your special event a successful one.

Whether it's a family BBQ, a wedding reception, or a company event for 500 or more, you can be assured we will give your function our undivided attention. We handle everything from planning and prepping, to setup and clean-up, in a creative and professional manner. Our goal is to satisfy our customer's every need with friendly, efficient, personal service and the best possible catering options around.