Questions: Good to know before you visit The Flying Spoon at Santa Paula Airport
Hours, reservations, parking, kids, dogs and more, each answered in a line or two, with a link to the full story.
Hours & getting here
What are your hours?
Wednesday to Sunday, 8am–9pm. Breakfast & lunch 8am–3pm, dinner & bar 3pm–9pm.
Are you open on Monday and Tuesday?
No. We’re closed every Monday and Tuesday, and open Wednesday to Sunday.
Are you open on holidays?
Holidays can change our hours. Coming up:
- Thursday, November 26: closed
- Saturday, December 12: open 8am–3pm
- Thursday, December 24: open 8am–3pm
- Friday, December 25: closed
- Thursday, December 31: open 8am–3pm
Where do I park?
There’s a large parking lot attached to the restaurant. Pilots fly in free and park in transient parking directly in front of the restaurant, in the row closest to the taxiway.
Can I fly in for breakfast or lunch?
Yes. Land at Santa Paula Airport (SZP): pilots fly in free, park right in front of the restaurant and walk in. Breakfast & lunch 8am–3pm · Dinner & bar 3pm–9pm.
Can I watch the planes?
Yes. The runway and South Mountain are in view from the dining room, the patio and the bar, and small planes come and go while you eat.
Eating & drinking
How does ordering work?
Here for coffee, pastries or take-out? Order at the counter. Staying to eat? We’ll seat you in the dining room, on the patio or at a high-top. Sitting at the bar? Grab any open stool.
What should I order?
Our most-ordered dishes: the Classic plate at breakfast, the Chicken bacon ranch at lunch and the “$100” smash burger at dinner.
Do you take reservations?
We take reservations for any size. Over 30 guests is a private party, with a room rental. 18% gratuity added to parties of 10 or more.
When is happy hour?
Wednesday to Sunday, 3pm–6pm, and all night on Saturday, wherever you sit: the dining room, the patio or the bar.
Do you have gluten-free and vegetarian options?
Vegetarian dishes are marked VG. Every sandwich can be made gluten-free, with gluten-free bread or a gluten-free bun. Our tallow fryer is gluten-free only, for the fries. Have an allergy? Ask us, we’ll tell you what’s in it.
Can I bring the kids?
Yes. We have a Little Flyers kids’ menu, high chairs and booster seats, and planes to watch from the window and the patio.
Fridays: free kids meal with entree purchase (one per table).
Can I bring my dog?
Yes, dogs are welcome on the patio.
Do you bake in house?
Yes. We bake our breads in house every day, and nearly everything else is made in our kitchen too. The pastry case changes daily with the seasons.
Do you have matcha and tea?
Yes. Our matcha is our own blend, organic and ceremonial grade, smooth and mellow rather than bitter, and we make it into lattes hot or iced. Loose-leaf tea is at the counter too, alongside espresso drinks made with our BentPenny house blend. Lattes come with whole, oat, almond or pistachio milk.
Do you serve beer and wine?
Yes. Rotating local craft beer on tap, and California wines by the glass and bottle.
Events & more
What events do you have?
Trivia Night on Wednesdays and Live Music every other Friday. The dates, hosts and start times are on our events page.
Can I book a private party?
Yes. We host birthday parties, rehearsal dinners, group dinners, company lunches and club meetings, with a menu made for your group.
Do you sell gift cards?
Yes. Buy an eGift card online through Toast, or ask us next time you’re in.
What is Frequent Flyers?
Our email list, for events, specials and news. It’s email only: no points or rewards. Sign up at the bottom of any page, and leave any time.
How do I reach you?
We’re at 824 East Santa Maria Street, Santa Paula, at Santa Paula Airport. Call us or send a message.