Santa Maria Valley Restaurant Month highlights the region’s distinct culinary culture. Through February 9, Dine Out Santa Maria Style and the Craft Cocktail Contest are offering some of the best food in the Santa Maria Valley for less. In a region famous for Santa Maria-style barbecue, Restaurant Month gives visitors the opportunity to explore the destination’s other notable cuisines.
Some of the Santa Maria Valley’s most iconic restaurants feature signature specialties and craft cocktails only available during this month-long event. Dine Out Santa Maria Style offers something for every palette, from Huckleberry red velvet pumpkin platter Luke’s cold hand burger with bacon jam. Other participating restaurants include Mi Manera Mexican cuisine, Lutong Bahay de Capuno, Maya Mexican Restaurant And more.
Returning for its sixth year, the wildly popular craft cocktail competition is a fantastic way to explore the Santa Maria Valley’s thriving bar and brewery scene. Participating establishments create tasty and fun cocktails, and at the end of the month, customers help crown a winner. Competitors in this year’s competition include Cielito Lindo Mexican Grill, Luke’s cold hand, Huckleberry, Maya Mexican Restaurant And Naughty Oak Brewery.
Visitors participating in Restaurant Month festivities are encouraged to post photos and use #SMVDineOut for a chance to be featured on Santa Maria Valley. Instagram. Votes for the Craft Cocktail Competition People’s Choice winner will be counted from posts using the hashtag #SMVCraftCocktail.
“Santa Maria Valley is proud to celebrate the phenomenal local businesses that make us a culinary destination worth visiting,” said Jennifer Harrison, vice president of marketing and communications for the Santa Maria Valley Chamber. “Post-holiday vacations are a great way to start the new year off right, and with Restaurant Month, you can make the most of a getaway to California’s Central Coast.” »
For more information and a full list of participating restaurants, visit SantaMariaValley.com/RestaurantMonth. To join in the festivities, tag the participating business and use #SMVDineOut on Instagram.
