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

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.

I love their lunch! I always order the vegetarian wrap and it's usually great. I went twice this…read moreweek and when I went on Wednesday it was missing the avocado and cheese but I'm so thankful they have a tasty vegetarian option that it won't deter me from going back. I love their sides. The onion rings are the best! Their ice tea is delicious and service is always amazing. The porch is wonderful when the weather is nice. They serve the best lunch in Payson! (I wish they served the vegetarian wrap at dinner!)

This restaurant missed the mark in so many ways from the very beginning. We asked to be seated…read moreoutside, but were told they weren't seating anyone outdoors at that time. We were seated inside, got our drinks, and then waited about 30 minutes just to place our order. Our server explained that she had been outside taking orders. My husband looked at me and said, "Well, that's nice considering we asked to sit outside." The service continued to be extremely slow. Even after most of the restaurant had cleared out, it still took a long time to get our check. The biggest disappointment was my husband's steak. He ordered it Pittsburgh style and medium rare. As you can see, it was nowhere close. It was well done with no char whatsoever. By the time our server came back to check on us, we were nearly finished eating. They brought out another steak to go and told us, "My manager took a torch to it." Unfortunately, it just tasted like gas instead of having a proper Pittsburgh-style crust. To make matters worse, they didn't offer any discount or remove anything from our bill despite the poor service, the incorrect meal, and the long wait. Overall, this was a very disappointing dining experience, and we have to rethink if we will be returning.

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.

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.

What a great find this place was! Usually when we visit Payson we eat at either Mackey's or Fargo's…read morebut I had to stop at the Tesla charger and this place is located in the same plaza so we stopped in for a bite to eat while the car was charging. I ordered the Backwoods burger and subbed a black bean patty and I opted for steak fries. The burger was definitely top 5 burgers I have ever eaten. The black bean patty was something special whatever sauce is on this thing really brought out all of the flavors. The addition of the sautéed jalapeños really set this burger off as they had an amazing flavor profile. I'm serious when I say that I would make the 85 mile trek from Gilbert to Payson just so I can have this burger. We finished up our lunch/dinner with the Mogollon Monster dessert, which is an M&M skillet cookie topped with vanilla ice cream, whipped cream, and caramel drizzle. Of course that was really good too, how can you go wrong with a skillet cookie?! If I may make a slight suggestion, instead of topping the cookie with vanilla ice cream, how about blue cookies & cream "Cookie Monster" ice cream given the name of the dessert? The only criticism I have of this place is that the service was a bit slow. After we finished the dessert we sat at the table for about 15 min. before I finally got up and told our server we were ready to go. But, the burger was THAT good to where I have to give this place 5 stars.

Absolutely beautiful place that looks like it was built around 100 years ago. It has a lot of…read morecharacter and nostalgia. I had a nice visit with the original bartender and the vibe was great at first. Unfortunately, when the manager showed up the whole atmosphere changed. She was pretty rude to her employee, which really killed the mood. Honestly, she might have been better off staying out back having another cigarette. The back patio area looks like it could be super cool if it were cleaned up -- right now there's a lot of junk and trash lying around. On the positive side, they have darts, a pool table, and even a dance floor, which adds to the nostalgic feel of the place. Just a heads up: they don't serve food.

Always a super fun time. Historic bar with tons of space. Would recommend for events, parties or…read morejust a night out.

The service was great, Dannie was so helpful! The food was…read moreamazing (Double BLT Croissant) and when my daughter was able to have it (with a peanut allergy!!) Thanks for the great food and amazing service.

The reason why I chose this place is because my niece is diabetic so we need a gluten-free options…read morewhich they have plenty of. My niece ordered the cheese pizza which you said was really good. I had the egg white omelette, which was really good. My partner had the BLT salad which she said was all right. My sister-in-law had half a sandwich and potato soup and she said the soup was awful that it was clumpy and not very good and she didn't eat it. Overall, we paid about $150 (including tip) for lunch which we all know is too high, but that's just because of the time we live in. The service was great. We will be back.

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.