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!

Anyone who knows Jimi knows that he often drinks a Stella with his meals. Classic Jimi. Rim BBQ is…read morea great place to do just that! Jimi drives through Payson often but rarely eats there. Glad he did this time because the BBQ delivered! Just had some leftover Ribs for lunch. A rib as good or better than the one God took from Adam to create Eve. Inagaddadavida honey! 5 stars

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!

Super grateful for an amazing meal that I got free for earning point and being a loyal customer. My…read moresandwich was amazing. The staff was amazing. I was super impressed with their new strawberry lemonade. If you have not had it yet I highly recommend you check it out. The ingredients are always so fresh. The Restraunt is always so clean. Maybe someday they will need a remodel however I right now the store is always busy and there is a reason why. They provide fresh sandwiches made with fresh raw ingredients. I will keep coming back when I can afford it. Their regular sandwiches could easily be two meals if you're trying to be conservative. Leave a positive digital foot print and collect your favorite memories. But if you're here to complain let the mayo that comes on the side be a lesson. Read that label again. What's that say? And you doubt it.... As above so below my loves beautiful consciousness beautiful souls!

Third time I wait in line at this store in Payson only to learn that they are out of tuna. Very…read morefrustrating when I have a long drive ahead with no time to waste. These people need to learn to manage their food inventory better because they have really poor service when this happens.

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.

Fish fry , onion rings , chatter was amazing, delicious. Perfect texture and flavors…read more I had a drink for the rodeo stampede cocktail. Very refreshing, and smooth. Over all great service great food One happy camper .

If you are looking for the perfect post-hike hangout after Horton Creek Trail, this is it! Brought…read morea group of 4 here and we were instantly impressed. Finding parking was completely stress-free. The inside has a really cool rustic vibe with an awesome cowboy theme and unique hanging artifacts. They even have hot and cold water access, which made washing up after our hike incredibly convenient. As for the food - wow! We ordered burgers and they were cooked perfectly, super juicy, and packed with flavor. The sides of fries were very generous too. Top-notch service rounded out a great experience. I missed getting pictures, but trust me, this spot is fantastic for unwinding.

Wow, this was a fantastic family diner! This is one of those true country diners and you can feel…read moreit through the faith-based decorations, wood interior, and staff. The staff wasn't as upbeat as I would have liked, but the food made up for it. I ordered the Elvis French toast which was peanut butter, chocolate, and banana. 10/10. We also got the Pinon burrito and that was good. It was cool to see all of their Sasquatch merch. We came in without a reservation on a Sunday morning and got seated in about 10 minutes. There is a dedicated parking lot and only indoor seating.

Stopped by on a long bike ride up from Phoenix, through Young, AZ and into Payson. Zero research…read moreor reviews but I sure was pleasantly suprised by the sweet people working here, their warmth and genuine smiles, and amazing service. Hands down the best biscuits and gravy I've ever had and it isn't even close. If you are a fan, make the drive and enjoy. Their Denver omelet was also wonderful and they had solid coffee. Will definitely return any time I am passing through the area.

When we saw the sign I was so happy to see they were still around and in a new location after…read morereturning to Payson with my new husband after years of being out of state! I had never tried them before and the hubby and I were feeling Italian. I'm kicking myself for not being a customer sooner. He gets the meatball sub (sometimes 2) every time. He has never loved a sandwich more. I at the moment am going through chemo and there's many foods I can no longer tolerate! The one food my body can handle is the Alfredo sauce and their noodles cooked perfectly! It's my go to Everytime with extra sauce and 2 meet balls! I'm not kidding they are to die for!! Never disappoints on flavor! They are closed on Mondays we found out sadly!! I can't say how great it is....just go try it!!

In Payson visiting in laws and bringing them lunch. Have had…read morebuckets from Gilbert location & enjoyed. Ordered the large bucket, and chatted with the owner ( Gary?) nice guy, while waiting for him putting together the food. Long story short.... everyone enjoyed the generous portions and home made flavor of the sauce and 8 delicious meatballs. The garlic bread, average. Salad was fresh, crisp and loaded with nice shavings of good Parmesan. Great way to feed 4 people at a fair price.

Cute little shop right on the maid road in Payson. I came here a long time ago and got some sweets…read morethen. I just got a rocky road truffle this time around but I had fun browsing some of the other knickknacks / souvenirs. They have gelato and fudge as well as basic candies. Service was pleasant and fast. Highly recommend! @azfitfoodfun

What a gem! We tried the maple Walnut fudge, turtle fudge,…read morecrème brûlée fudge, and strawberry fudge. Our favorite was the maple walnut -- it was an excellent recommendation by the lovely woman assisting us! Our daughter loved the strawberry fudge. This shop offers so many more flavors of fudge and other yummy truffles and chocolates. They also sell every kind of candy you can imagine, including old school candy and novelty candy (think scorpion lollipops LOL). Great shop to stop by while visiting Payson. Excellent and kind service. We will absolutely be back again when we visit.