We read about this place in BOOTS AND BURGERS; so after our morning hike in Payson we decided to…read moregive it a try. It did not disappoint!! The burger was big, juicy and delicious!! Service was good and quick. Staff was friendly. The restaurant is clean, roomy and open. It has a western theme and decorated appropriately. I definitely recommend you check this place out!!

This might be slightly unfair based on what I ordered…read more First, service. Below average. Setting and ambience. Awesome. Philly cheesesteak. Well below average in quality and quantity. If I order potato salad I don't expect to get it from a gallon Costco container. But, my wife's burger looked amazing and seems to be a very good option for gluten free folks.

They're back in business as A & I Asian Bistro as of June 2026. Same menu and still great.read more

If I could give half stars, I'd give 3.5. We came in later in the evening. The place was pretty…read moreempty, there was only one other group of people sitting down but we did see a few pickup ordered come in. The food was overall pretty good but the soup came out room temperature if that. I expected warm soup. The same for the tea. I love authentic tea in a kettle but this was just a bag brew with the bag still in it. My plate of chicken with Vegis was really good. Serving sizes were large. If you have a small appetite, you could definitely share a plate.

The food at Thai Station was good--everything was tasty and flavorful. The restaurant is located in…read morea strip mall and has more of a casual café atmosphere, so I would not consider it a date-night type of place. The service, however, was disappointing. They charge an additional 3.99% for card payments, so I chose to pay cash. After taking my money, the server never returned with my change. I waited while she took a phone order, delivered food to other customers, and processed another table's payment, but she never acknowledged me again. Because I never received my change, I unintentionally left approximately a 36% tip. It felt very obvious that she had no intention of returning, which really bothered me. On a positive note, when I arrived, another customer walked in at the same time. I asked whether she had eaten there before and if the food was good. She said yes and mentioned that she visits a few times each month, so the restaurant clearly has regular customers. Overall, the food was enjoyable, but the service and the issue with my change left a bad impression.

I was driving through Payson and decided to stop. It was packed which was a god sign. Despite being…read morebusy, everyone was friendly and my food came out very fast. The portions were huge. I had the pad Thai with beef and it was very good. I'm just a bit too full now because I didn't want to waste any. You do have to pay 3.99% more if you pay with card so take cash if yin want to save a fee bucks.

Had breakfast and it was great, great flavor. Waitress was very good. Highly recommend. Hash browns…read morewith onions and extra was very flavorful.

SENTRY - WATCHING RESTAURANTS…read more Kohl's Ranch Lodge 202 S Kohl's Ranch Road Payson, 85541 Companion and I were visiting in Payson and were looking for a good place to eat. I had eaten and stayed at Kohl's Ranch years ago and it was a tip top place to stay and eat. Unfortunately, things have changed over the years. The dining room that used to serve great prime rib is no more. Instead, there is only a small eating area by the bar, or you can eat outside if you wish. We could not get the internet on our phones and found out that the only way to access it is to take a room or rent time on it. Never heard of such a thing before. We ordered Iced Tea ($4), and placed our orders for a meal. Companion ordered an individual Hawaiian Pizza ($19). Unfortunately, only the middle was edible as the outside was 2 inches of crust before getting to any sauce. I ordered the Prime Rib Dip which was supposed to be the same as a French Dip. The meat was from their very own smoker. I personally own 4 smokers and the meat that comes out of my smokers tasted nothing like what was served to me. To make a long story short, I spent the evening totally sick and worshiping the porcelain god. For $50.82 I have had meals that were far better. 1 star for cleanliness and that's all. Not recommended

K Sushi Bar has a nice atmosphere, good food and good service. I had the Bento Box with Beef…read moreTeriyaki and I liked that it also came with a salad, white rice, tempura shrimp & vegetables and 1 beef gyzo. My companion had sushi rolls and said they were very fresh.

We were craving sushi and ramen after a long day of hiking. This place fit the bill! There's plenty…read moreof parking and there's plenty of seating in the dining area that can accommodate small groups. Service was friendly and the atmosphere was cozy! The sushi was delicious and tasted fresh, but the ramen was on the salty side. Next time I'd like to try the pho!

Big Nate's is an amazing BBQ truck in Pine, AZ. Amazing options and EVERYTHING had great flavour…read more The prickly pear limeade is a must it paired perfectly. The service was quick and they were very friendly, and told us about their brick and mortar location in Mesa, AZ. We will definitely be visiting!

This food truck was our choice for our second dinner night…read more Between the wonderful bbq aroma and the long lines we Knew it had to be a winner. We did the rack and two sides and unlimited sauce with bread. This will be served with ice cold brews on the rear deck of our stay near sunset. Great choice

On the drive back from New Mexico, I had to stop in Payson and check this BBQ spot out, and I'm…read moreglad I did. The location was really nice and open with a patio, and the inside was spacious without the tables being packed together. Plenty of room to sit back and actually enjoy your meal. I went with the ribs, and they were smoked just right--exactly how I like them. Honestly, they didn't even need BBQ sauce. I ate some with just the rub and some with sauce, and both ways were delicious. The mashed potatoes were so good I should've ordered more. The mac and cheese wasn't overly creamy, which was perfect for me, and I can't forget the Caesar salad. Really good Caesar salad, and one thing I always appreciate--serve it on a cold plate. This one came out nice and cold and was super fresh. Overall, really good BBQ, great sides, and a nice comfortable location. Definitely worth the stop if you're in Payson.

Hello Everyone: This review is for Rim Country BBQ and Wood Fired Pizzas in Payson, AZ…read more This was our first time at this restaurant. We would definitely come back again. Because we could not decide what to order, we got the sampler plate which had meats, sides, and dipping sauces. The photos show you the "before" and "after" of our meal! Bathrooms are clean. We had no problem finding off-street parking. Analysis of experience: This plate is enough for two people. You get: two ribs, two 1/2 pieces of sausage, a scoop of pulled pork (about 1/3 to 1/2 cup), two thin slices of brisket and some sliced smoked turkey breast. Also included is a sampler container of their dipping sauces to enjoy with your meat. Sides included: baked beans, corn, mashed potatoes, coleslaw, potato salad and mac & cheese. Our meat favorites were the ribs and the pulled pork. This is why: I first tried a bit of each meat with no sauce. I don't want to review sauces and sauces can cover up/mask many issues just like a coat of paint on a wall. Therefore, I started with meat (no sauce) tastings, then moved to the meat and sauce tasting. Ribs: The rib meat easily cut off the bone and was tender. There was not a lot of meat, the bones were pretty big as you can see, but what meat there was had a nice flavor and was tender. Pulled Pork: The pulled pork was some of the most tender I have experienced. This meat went well with ALL the dipping sauces served to us. I did not get a lot of smoke flavor to it, the flavor was subtle, but that allowed for the sauces to shine a little bit. Brisket: The brisket was tender, but I felt the fat line on the top of the brisket was still too intact for me (not rendered enough so the fat juices get down into the meat) and I thought the brisket was a tad dry. Turkey: The turkey breast had a nice flavor, but again, it was very subtle. This meat was also a tad dry, not bad with sauce on it, but could have been a little juicier. That was perhaps my least favorite because it was on the dry side. Sausage: The sausage was 1/2 of a sausage cut in 1/2 again as you can see in the photo. This was a spicy sausage with a charred cut side, very nice. The char on the sausage added a nice crunch to each bite. My husband and I both agreed our favorites were the ribs and the pulled pork and should we return, these two meats would be on our radar. Regarding the sides, here is my review: The yellow corn was average - nothing special. The mashed potatoes were average - nothing special. Mac & Cheese - average, nothing special. The sauce on this item was too runny for us. The sauce wound up against other items on the plate. The cole slaw was nice, fresh tasting, but I think it needed a dash of fennel. The coleslaw and the potato salad (items which are served cold) were co-mingled on the plate with all the hot items. I would have preferred them being served inside a small bowl or container on the serving platter to keep them cold. The potato salad was very good - I would definitely order that again. The beans were excellent - I would definitely order those again. This menu item is also served with a piece of garlic bread which was very good - it had melted butter on it and tasted like garlic! I am giving this 5 Stars even with some short falls regarding flavor and or juiciness because of the environment, friendly staff, clean bathrooms, available to find parking without driving around, and menu choices. The menu is large, enough choices for everyone to get something. If we are back in the area, we will try one of their pizzas. Hannah was our server and she did a nice job checking on us since she knew it was our first time there. Very pleasant, nice smile, and good with her customers. Enjoy!

Monterey burrito was gas- 8/10 taste, 9.5/10 value…read more Chips & salsa- 7/10 taste, 10/10 value (it's free) Service- 8/10 Cleanliness & bathrooms- 9/10 I wish they would have told me it was $2.50 to split an entree in the kitchen (I would have said no) Great place overall value score 4.3/5

All the places we wanted to eat were closed, so we ended up here based on reviews…read more Its a pretty large place with plenty of parking. The decor is pretty fun, a little old school but very bright and all the chairs have rodeo themed art. We had a large party and were seated right away. The chips and salsa were fine, nothing to rave or complain about. Salsa was a bit bland but not terrible. Most of us got combo plates and one ordered a steak quesadilla. I picked a pork tamale and a shredded beef taco. I expected like a shredded green Chile pork tamale but it was huge cubes of tough pork. In a tamale! I found the pork inedible and the masa very flavorless. The shredded beef taco came with orange cheese on top and was in a soggy tortilla that immediately fell apart. The shredded beef didn't have much flavor but did have quite a few globs of fat. The quesadilla was huge but the steak inside was gristly. One friend had ordered soda water to drink and they charged her $5 for it! Wild. Its generally free but if you feel the need to charge for it, fine, but $5?? The bathroom was clean.