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After the hike at Vasquez Rock, this little BBQ joint in the RV park is just 10 mins away. It is rustic and quaint with an open and covered outdoors area, a small indoor dining area and a long bar.
When we were there, they were a bit short handed, one cook and two waitress serving about 25 people so it took forever to get the food. But the BBQ was great, worth the wait. Sausage queso, crispy wings, tender pull pork and juicy succulent brisket. Their house BBQ sauces were on point, I personally like the spicy one, it is thick. I would definitely stop by again if I am in the area.
… moreJose Roldan
This place is fantastic and we found it by chance after striking out on several locations we wanted to try. Not only is this location located in a picturesque setting, surrounded by mountains, train sounds in the distance, water flowing from the nearby river; they even have an RV park where you can stay at. All this is before you even talk about the food. The food is delicious, BBQ in front of you, amazing outdoor communal dining, on the weekends they even have live music to enjoy. This place was amazing and just the kind of place we were looking to enjoy on Valentine’s Day Weekend.
Amazing food, super friendly staff, great beer selection, great live music, honestly what else could you ask for?! They made it truly enjoyable and we’ll be looking forward to coming back and enjoying some brisket and delicious Mac and cheese, cornbread, and honey butter. Thank y’all for an amazing time!
… moreCathy Do
I came out to watch a local band play and grab lunch, and it turned into a really enjoyable afternoon. I had the brisket sandwich with a side of mac and cheese, and both were delicious. I also tried the Kali-Fornia drink. I wasn’t sure how I’d feel about a seltzer-based cocktail, but it was surprisingly really good.
We sat outside in the sun and watched the band perform, which was a great vibe. One tip: bring camping chairs if you’re going for live music, there’s no seating near the stage.
Service was good, our server was pleasant. The only downside was the restroom situation, there’s just one stall, and the line got long at times.
Overall, great food, good drinks, live music, and a relaxed atmosphere. The campground itself has a lot of RVs and campers, which added to the laid-back, weekend feel. I’d definitely come back, just with chairs next time.
… moreNvard M
Our friend brought us here it was so nice the atmosphere is amazing. The food was great everything we tried was amazing. The wings were so good the BBQ burger was delicious and the fries were absolute perfection. We will definitely be going back. Oh and don’t skip on the ranch it was soooo good and just enjoy the peace you find at that spot.
… moreLevon Juni
We came on a Sunday afternoon, and they had a live band playing which was cool. They have a play area set up kids too.
Dirt lot for parking.
It was pretty crowded when we were there, so they have some benches set up outside in the dirt lot under the trees. Again, it was pretty busy so it took about 30 minutes to get a table. We ordered the brisket jalapeño poppers as an appetizer, and I could have just ate those. They were great.
I ordered some brisket and pulled pork with Brussel sprouts and mac n cheese. My wife ordered the trio tip. If you get there early they do have dino ribs, but apparently those go fast.
It took a while to get the food, small kitchen and very crowded = longer wait times. When we did get the food the side were not that warm. They had good flavor, but I like my food to be hot. They have several different bbq sauces to try that go well with the different meats. The tri tip was definitely the best out of what we got. Pulled pork was good, tender. The brisket was good, but a little dry. Threw some extra sauce on it.
Overall, a cool experience, and good food. The poppers were definitely the star of the show. The band was nice, atmosphere was good, and some drink selections from the bars. Definitely worth checking out, and I will be back to try the Dino ribs
… moreD17
10/10!! This place is amazing, Outstanding Food, and some many cool things to look at!! Stopped here today with our love stock and We were very impressed. Plenty of room to turn your trailer around. Wish they had some signs off the side of the highway, feel like it would make a difference! Best BBQ spot around with a great place for kids!
… moreArmstrong Denae
This was a great experience. Cute little campground with a great restaurant, we were not there for the live music that they do offer that. Full bar. Very friendly staff and the food was awesome. We had the combo platter with four meats and two sides. I was very pleased that they even had a non-alcoholic beer choice for myself. The servers and staff were extremely friendly. Will definitely be back again when we are in the area!!!
… moreMichael Stevenson
Great place to visit while camping or on a motorcycle. The 50/50 plate was delicious. I had the cowboy beans and onion rings as a side item. The meat wasn’t dry, had a nice smoke flavor. The BBQ sauce is on the table, regular, sweet, and spicy options. The spicy has a little kick to it, I love heat, and it was weak to what I was hoping for. Still good though. They have the restaurants name on the bottles, not sure if they made it homemade or they swapped out labels.
… moreLyanna Martin
Santa Clarita’s River’s End Pub is such a gem. The brisket is melt-in-your-mouth good, and the open mic nights on Thursdays and karaoke every other Saturday are always so much fun. The staff are so warm and welcoming—you walk in, and it just feels like home. The live music on weekends and comedy nights make it even more special, and the whole place has this great, family-friendly vibe. And the setting? Just perfect. There’s a little creek running right next to the restaurant, and with the magical string lights over the outdoor seating, it always feels like something out of a dream. If you’re looking for great food, great people, and a great atmosphere, this is the place to be!
… moreTony Divis
Mainly went here because my friend said kids eat free on Fridays. Until one Friday when he took some of his friends kids and then it was 1 kids eats free with every adult meal ordered… so he got cleaned out that day. Other than that the place is nice, has a little area for kids to play together while you eat/drink and the price isn’t too bad. Sometimes they have people come and play music. If you’re sitting outside you may be waiting a while for your drinks to come. Overall 4 stars.
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