Stinky's Grill

I have some reservation writing a somewhat negative review but I have to be honest. I mainly go here because I can walk to it and its a Sports Bar. There are limited options in Santa Maria. I have been around the world and in many Sports Bars in the US and Overseas so have a good idea of what a Sports Bar should be.

Pros: Decent food and very good burgers and Garlic fries. Long Happy Hour is a plus.
Friendly staff and owner that tries to please their customers.Clean bath rooms are a plus.

Cons: No HD TV's and not enough 50+ inch TV's. Sports packages are limited as well.
In this day and age those 3 things are enough to loose "Sports Bar" status. Even the Roadhouse and Applebee's have nice TV's that Stinky's would benefit from. Most likely, this place does what business it does because competition is slim to none in Santa Maria and Orcutt. This area is in dire need of a Buffalo Wild Wings or similar establishment.

Last Thursday they were advertising the NCAA Tournament but when I walked in halfway through the first half of the Miami-Marquette game, I had to ask them to turn the game on and tell them the channels. That would never happen in say a Buffalo Wild Wings, Hooters or any other sports bar. To not even have the games on - Really????? To the bartenders credit, she immediately turned the games on and  maybe 15 minutes later the owner started turning the games on the other tv's.

The bar is in need of the show "Bar Rescue" as well. An upgrade would keep it going for many more years. I hate a sticky bar and fruit flies and Stinky's has them both. According to "Bar Rescue" Fruit flies are there because the bottles are not wiped down enough during the day. It's takes work but a necessity.

Food is bomb! Went in with a party of 6, first timers, very patient for us to decide what we want. Had a new waitress helping us, but she was actually better n nicer then the veteran one lol I had the steak. I will be going back, but maybe not with the family but instead with my boys to watch the game!

The first time I came here a month ago I had the stinky burger and it was awesome, burger juicy, fries seasoned perfect, cheese all melty with jalapeños.   But this time I ordered the same and got different result, burger was dry and slightly overcooked.  Cheese was not quite melted and barely warm.  Fries were overcooked a little but still seasoned.   Plate just was not awesome like before, must have had a different cook. Servers are friendly.