Restaurant deals and special menus are returning to the Santa Maria and Santa Ynez valleys this month as part of two regional dining promotions, with a third event planned next month in Lompoc.

Dine Out Santa Maria Style runs Jan. 16 through Feb. 13, with several North County restaurants offering limited-time deals, discounts and buy-one-get-one specials.

Santa Ynez Valley Restaurant Weeks takes place Jan. 18 to Jan. 31, featuring three-course menus at set prices and wine tasting discounts at more than 20 participating venues across Solvang, Buellton, Los Alamos and other Santa Ynez Valley communities.

Organized by the Santa Maria Valley Chamber of Commerce, Dine Out Santa Maria Style started Friday and features a mix of promotions at restaurants, breweries and wine bars in Santa Maria and Orcutt.

Many participating businesses are offering meal and tasting specials designed for two, including buy-one-get-one free wine-tasting flights at Steller’s Cellar at 400 E. Clark Ave. in Orcutt and a discounted lunch for two at Maya Mexican Restaurant, 110 S. Lincoln St. in Santa Maria.

According to the Chamber, no vouchers are required. Customers can request the “Dine Out Santa Maria Style” promotion when placing their order to receive the deal. A full list of participating establishments and their offers is available at santamariavalley.com/dine-out-santa-maria-style/.

Hosted by Visit the Santa Ynez Valley, Restaurant Weeks starts Sunday Jan. 18 and runs through Jan. 31, featuring three-course meals at fixed prices of $30, $40 or $50 at participating restaurants.

More than 20 wineries and tasting rooms are also offering two-for-one tastings and bottle discounts throughout the two-week event. 

Some venues recommend reservations, and a full list of participating businesses with menus, promotions and discounts is available at visitsyv.com/food-drink/restaurant-week/.

Lompoc Restaurant Week Coming In February

Organized by the Lompoc Valley Chamber of Commerce, Lompoc Restaurant Week is set for Feb. 16-22, with participating restaurants and tasting rooms offering prix-fixe meals, two-for-one deals, and drink pairings for $20.26 plus tax and tip.

Establishments and food trucks interested in participating can sign up using the Chamber’s online registration form.