Loved this place!…read more Found it on google and needed to try it! I ended up ordering the Beast burger with green chile, it came on s sturdy bun, cooked perfectly juicy and flavorful. Onion rings were great, hand breaded and not from the freezer. Overall great service , food, and unique ambiance! We'll be back again!

Was driving through Payson months back and was hungry. I've heard about this spot many a times and…read moredecided to check it out. You can't help but look around at all the abnormal decorative pieces they have everywhere! The service is great and the atmosphere is fun. The food is ok....nothing to write home about. But the experience was worth the stop. On a scale of 1 to 10, I might stop in again? Maybe? The jury is still out.

We spent the weekend in Payson and found Backwoods Bar And Grill. We had a couple cold beers and…read moreordered the Meat Specialty Pizza!! It was loaded with toppings and very tasty!! Our server, Ricky, was friendly and efficient! He did a Great job taking care of us! We liked the sports bar ambiance as well. It was nice to relax and watch football while we enjoyed our meal. We will definitely be back when we visit Payson again

Awesome place!! We…read morejust had Backwoods for the first time and we loved it. They have such a cool vibe and the food was awesome. Skylar was our server and she was darling. The kids food came out first which we always appreciate. This is definitely going to be our new spot when visiting family here.

Ordered takeout and unfortunately after returning to our hotel we realized a large portion of our…read moreorder was incorrect. We ordered a double smash burger with bacon (an extra $2 charge) along with tomatoes, lettuce, and onion. The burger arrived with no bacon and none of the listed veggies. We also ordered a triple smash burger with cheddar cheese and tomatoes, lettuce, and onion -- again, none of the veggies were included. We also ordered a mashed potato bowl with chicken, corn, and brown gravy, but there was no brown gravy in it at all. Even though a lot of our order was missing, I will say the food itself still tasted good. The biggest issue, however, was the customer service. The young girl working there, who looked to be around 16 years old, was extremely rude and snotty. When I asked for plastic utensils, she replied, "We do not have any." I asked how we were supposed to eat mashed potatoes and gravy without utensils, and she shrugged and said, "Ma'am, we are a bar, we do not have it." I responded that I've ordered takeout from many bars before and they always provide plastic utensils. She then sarcastically replied, "Good for you, have a nice day." I tried speaking with who I believed was the manager (he nodded when I asked if he was), and while I was explaining the issue, the young employee continued interrupting and talking over me. Another waitress overheard the conversation and quickly returned with plastic utensils, proving they did in fact have them available. The employee then changed her story, saying she "didn't know" if they had utensils and claimed she was super sweet to me(not rude). There is no reason an employee should be speaking to customers this way. She clearly needs additional customer service training before handling customer interactions on her own.

The food is really good. I only got a salad but my friends got the Honey/Garlic wings and they were…read moretasty. Always order a basket of chips! They make fresh potato chips! I enjoyed those a lot! I think this is the "Cheers" of Payson! Everyone knew each other and the karaoke talent was solid! It was like a giant jam session! Very fun place!! They offer karaoke Thursday, Friday, and Saturday, in case that's your jam!

This place does great kareoke. The bartender, Star, was super friendly and helpful. I would…read morerecommend this bar for the lively atmosphere and open space.

Great little dive bar! Stopped and grabbed a beer and a game of pool! Bartender was super friendlyread more

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!

Love it here! Husband and I usually stop in twice a year from Phoenix when we're in town. Johnny…read morethe bartender always remembers us! He makes the best cocktails and provides amazing service. The speakeasy atmosphere here is so nice! Highly recommend.

Really adorable and swanky little place, it's not hidden like a speakeasy normally is but certainly…read moreworth stopping. Very tastefully done and modern. Johnny's service was great. I loved the candle shop next door and getting to make candles with Leah was fun. Feel free to enjoy my Facebook post on it with more pics! https://www.facebook.com/share/1XwT4EBHLp/?mibextid=wwXIfr

Heard the hype about Old County Inn and realized it was only about half a mile from where we're…read morestaying in Pine... so obviously we had to investigate. Yeah, the hype is legit. The wood-fired pizza was absolutely amazing, plenty of beers to choose from, and a live band on the patio made for a pretty perfect afternoon in the mountains. Great pizza. Cold beer. Live music. Friendly service!

Finally I got to experience what many call the best pizza in Arizona. I'd tend to agree it is near…read morethe top of my list as well. Last time I tried to go was a Monday and I failed to look if it was open and drove 2 hours each way for a failed trip. This time I verified the hours and packed the wife and dog in the car and made the journey. Being it was 115 in Phoenix the 92 in pine was a very refreshing change in temperature. The pizza was terrific and I even broke my cardinal rule of doing cheese the first time I try a pie. This poncho pie was ridiculously full of flavor spice and everything nice. I can't wait to go back and try a plain pie to really judge it vs other Az spots. For now it's a solid top 5.

Fun crowd and atmosphere! I have stopped in several times when I visit Strawberry. Most recently I…read morehung out upstairs to practice pool a bit. It was nearly empty on a Friday which I found surprising because the previous night on Thursday there was a decent crowd. This is a pretty laid back, no frills place. It's nice that it's next to the Inn and Bandits so you get a little variety. There's plenty of outdoor seating too and a basic bar food menu. In previous visits I've met some interesting people. Recommend swinging through here if you get the chance. @azfitfoodfun

Great hole in the wall local bar. My finance and I came in after traveling in from the valley. We…read morejust wanted a quick bit and a couple drinks. The food was good, we both got bison burgers and fries. We ordered cheese curds for an app and those were amazing. Drinks were good and well poured. The service was quick and our bartender was nice. Good experience and we will be back when staying at the strawberry inn!

Great food, full bar, robotic food runners, great servers, vibrant atmosphere, tvs, pool table -…read morewhat more can you ask for? We come here every time we're in Heber/Overgaard and the food is always solid. But I want to talk about a new item on their menu - the Mountain Lion. Wow, blackened prime rib, prawns and smothered in a delicious truffle sauce. It was so good! Give it a try!

I seriously can't say enough good things about Wild Woman Saloon. The food is so good especially…read morethe queso burger, wings, and the pazookie. The customer service in the restaurant is amazing too. Everyone is super friendly and welcoming, and it really has that small-town feel. What really stood out though was the owners. When we went on Friday, we noticed a lot of people had ridden their side-by-sides there. The next morning, we went out riding ourselves and ended up flipping ours onto its side. We weren't sure what to do, so my boyfriend called the restaurant to see if maybe someone could help. One of the owners answered and came out to us within about 20 minutes no hesitation, just asking if we were okay. We're not even locals, just visiting, and they still went out of their way to help us. Truly some of the kindest people we've met. I'm so grateful and would recommend this place to anyone.

Went for dinner with friends so we brought the growlers in for a refill. Their beers are very…read moregood, I'm partial to the Strawberry Blonde as I'm not a big fan of dark ales, but this one is fruity and not 'heavy' We sat outside as it was almost sunset and cool enough to be comfortable. We were seated quickly and started deciding what we were going to order; drinks came fairly quickly, my Moscow Mule was good and gingery, the others had the brewery's own ale beer. Our server Americus was absolutely wonderful: as usual I explained my severe allergy to peppers in general and specifically any type of chile. She went inside to consult their "allergy" food list and came back with what I could safely eat. She's the only person ever, here in AZ, to have gone and double-checked the various dishes to keep me safe. Thank you so much Americus :)) We shared the fried green beans - deliciously crispy :) - with the wasabi mayonnaise dip for them; also had the onion rings that were nice and crispy, and although tempting to get a second order of appetizers ....we decided to go on to the mains. Mine was the Patty Melt on rye and fries, cooked medium rare as I like it, with onions on the side, the other orders were the Whisky Bacon burger that was looking very good as well, and another diner had a big salad - not sure which TBH because I was busy eating ...oops! The evening was nice and the patio had a few dogs: Yes, it is dog friendly !! We left sated, with replenished growlers, and looking forward to next time.

My husband and I came here for drinks and food on a Friday evening…read more It wasn't super busy when we arrived. Lots of parking available and indoor/outdoor seating. We decided to sit outside since the weather was nice but ended up moving inside because of all the mosquitos. During our time outside, we did see elk across the street and our waitress said that sometimes they come right up to the patio fence. Super cool. We ordered a flight of beer, coconut shrimp and the August food special : Quesabirrias. The beer was decent and both food items were good. Jaime was our waitress and was very nice and helpful. They usually have live music on the weekends and make homemade cobbler everyday which I really wanted to try but was to full.