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The Best Barbecue Near Drift Santa Barbara, by the Record

219 places in the record Updated August 27, 2026

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  1. Rank 1. Hitching Post 2 Restaurant & Winery

    Santa Maria Barbecue

    Awards
    Address
    406 E Highway 246, Buellton, CA · Buellton
    Reserve
    OpenTable
    Online
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    On the Way What's Around

  2. Rank 2. Bodega

    Barbecue Wine Bar

    Awards
    Address
    273 Bell St, Los Alamos, CA · Los Alamos
    Online
    WebsiteInstagram
    On the Way What's Around

  3. Rank 3. Priedite Barbecue

    Barbecue

    Awards
    Address
    273 Bell St, Los Alamos, CA · Los Alamos
    Online
    WebsiteInstagram
    On the Way What's Around

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