My family and I enjoy walking around, Old Time Junction especially in the evenings when it's all…read morelit up beautifully with lights on all or most of the trees along Main Street on both sides of the block. There are many restaurants to choose from, and lots of interesting businesses to window shop after your done with dinner to walk off the calories. There is a Live Theatre, an adorable shop to give your dog a birthday party, unique toy shops, and more. If you're looking for dinner and a nice walk near by, The Old Town Junction is the happening place to go. Also, look out for occasional street events there as well.

Old Town Junction is a fantastic find in the heart of downtown Newhall; a sly merger of a modern,…read moreupscale food & drink program with the ambiance of an old-time saloon, and it all works really well. You're drawn in by the familiar, comfortable design featuring mirrored signs with writing in Victorian style fonts that continue onto the menus. They have marble tables and counters, with comfortable chairs, and lots of light coming in through the windows. The staff is all smiles and very welcoming, happy to help you navigate the very interesting bill of fare, and making sure your cocktail is made exactly as you like. I was dining solo, so I sat at the bar, and James took excellent care of me from start to finish. I asked for a Bombay Sapphire Martini with Olives; James immediately offered regular or blue cheese-stuffed olives, and asked if I preferred the martini shaken or stirred. The drink that emerged was well-balanced, cold and very tasty. The menu is filled with all sorts of interesting choices. Some are familiar items like salads and fishes and hamburgers or cheesesteak sandwiches done in their way -- but my eye immediately went to a very unique starter: Duck Fat Potato Confit. Say what? As James explained, it is a whole potato that has been slow cooked in duck fat (confit, as we know) and served as the main attraction in the dish as one might similarly feature a duck leg or short rib. I had to order this, and it turned out to be one of the most rewarding dishes I've eaten in a long time. The aforementioned, slow-cooked potato initially appears a bit like a whole boiled potato, but looks are deceiving. Because of the cooking method, the potato holds it's consistency and shape much more than a boiled or baked potato, cutting almost like a protein. It's solid but tender, and as it has absorbed quite a bit of flavor during the cooking, this potato is far tastier on its own than those other iterations. But you are NOT eating this potato unadorned. Oh no, this potato is dressed with caramelized onions, smoky bacon lardons, wild mushrooms and a rich, very flavorful demi-glace. All together, you've layers upon layers of flavor that make you ignore all distractions and really concentrate on the pleasure you're getting from your food. But that's not all... Perhaps the cleverest element of a dish composed entirely of clever elements is the Mornay Sauce. Snow white, and with enough of just the right cheese to add texture to the Bechemel without becoming too powerful, the sauce is plated on the bottom, with the potato resting atop it. Visually, this looks like mashed potatoes served underneath a protein, and it plays the same role texturally -- but because you wouldn't serve potatoes with a potato, the sauce is a lighter accompaniment, whose flavor marries perfectly with the more complex sauce coming from above, and you cannot help but marvel at this stroke of culinary magic. Just wow. I finished with a dessert of Key Lime Budino, which was rich and creamy with a serious hit of sour from the Key Lime. A nice and refreshing shift after the savory richness of my entree. How lucky are the people of Newhall and Santa Clarita that they have a restaurant making such interesting and excellent food? I come up at least once a month for a music event, and how lucky am I to have discovered this place to eat beforehand? And by the way: if you live in the San Fernando Valley, this place is really less than 30 minutes away (without traffic), so the next time you're thinking of going over the hill to a place in Beverly Hills or Santa Monica, you may want to head North instead. I promise you, The Old Town Junction will become your new favorite.

Just ordered for pick up around 8pm on a Monday night. Saw…read moretheir Happy Hour all day ad on insta. .. So glad I did! Prices seemed too good to pass up. We've dined in before but that was a long time ago & I couldn't recall the experience. Anyhow, husband made some bomb sticky rice the day before and since we had no ideas for what to make tonight, this sounded like a great solution! I highly recommend this deal! I ordered the 1lb head on shrimp. Daddy sauce. Mild. It was perfectly cooked and very tasty. At first I thought it was too spicy, after a few, I realized it was the perfect amount of spice. The portion was plentiful. Husband had the fish po' boy with garlic fries and said it was great. Total was $31 including tax.

I was the only customer there and my order was incorrect. I ordered a pound of shrimp and one…read morecluster of crab legs to go. What I received was corn on the cob, potatoes and sausage with a few pieces of shrimp and the crab. My family does not eat meat so I do not understand how they could make such a mistake especially when I was the only customer there. What if someone was allergic to one of the additional items? I'm pretty sure the sausage and vegetables were added to the shrimp to equal a pound. I am totally disappointed with this mistake and I see the reason why the restaurant was empty on a Saturday afternoon. There was no way I could have gone back to return the item since I live quite far and I made the mistake of not checking before I left since the girl stapled the bag and sealed the container inside. The shrimp isn't cooked well either. Some of them were cooked for too long while others seemed almost raw. Bad quality.

I really enjoy coming to this place. I usually stop by whenever I visit my brother-in-law in Santa…read moreClarita. Unfortunately, I live about an hour and a half away, so I don't get to visit as often as I'd like. The customer service is excellent, and Daisy, our waitress, always does a fantastic job. The menu has a huge selection for vegans, vegetarians, and meat eaters alike. If your family has different dietary preferences, this is the perfect place because everyone will find plenty of great options. Whenever I'm in the Santa Clarita area, I'll definitely be coming back. Highly recommended!

This is always a must if I'm in the area or will be meeting up with friends near by, remains…read moreauthentic and fresh, fairly priced and delicious! Service is always attentive and friendly and the ambiance is very relaxed and welcoming. This time I tried the nacho cheese fries which are very different from all others, they don't use frozen fries they make them from scratch! Mole enchiladas are always a go to as well! Love their hibiscus fresh water!

Absolutely the best CNS location! I am a fan of the Ventura location but I was mistaken visiting…read morethat one because Valencia knows how to cook it up! Parking is easy since it's at a parking structure nearby and you cross the street to CNS. Once inside, you're greeted and can sit any spot you like (fave spot is the window side booth). Menus are already at each table but my husband and I already know what we usually order. I like 1lb of shrimp with medium spice level and CNS lemon garlic flavor with 1 corn. My husband orders the same thing but in mild spice level and CNS flavor. We each get our own garlic noodles and I love how it's on a paper in a basket and also share an order of cajun fries. Sometimes food takes a while to come out but that's fine because the shrimp is never overcooked/soggy here and the spice level is on point. Drinks are always refilled here and we received excellent service from Julie taking care of us :) She was letting us know that they are opening up a Northridge location (which may be closer for us than visiting Valencia) but we'll see.... Valenica CNS has stolen our hearts! :D

Extremely disturbing, unsanitary, and unprofessional experience…read more While I was eating at this restaurant, I suddenly realized there were ants all over the seat and the area where I was sitting. There were so many that they actually got onto me and inside my clothing. I believe I was even bitten. I immediately jumped up and started trying to get the ants off me, and I actually had to take off my shirt because ants had gotten inside it. What happened next made the situation even more upsetting. As soon as the employee saw what was happening, she quickly came over and started cleaning the seat before I could properly take pictures showing how many ants were there. Even after she cleaned the area, there were still ants on the seat, and I was able to take pictures of them. I explained how serious and uncomfortable the situation was and specifically asked to speak with the manager. The manager did not even come out to speak with me. Instead, the employee told me that I could tell her what I wanted to say and she would tell the manager for me. I find that extremely unprofessional. If a customer is complaining that ants from your seating area got onto their body and inside their clothes, the very least a manager could do is come out and speak to the customer directly. Their solution was to tell me that they could give me food to go. However, I was there for the all-you-can-eat option, so telling me to take food to go was not an appropriate solution. After discovering ants crawling on me and inside my clothing, I obviously did not feel comfortable sitting back down and continuing to eat. I understand that problems can happen at any restaurant, but how you handle the problem matters. There was no manager willing to come speak with me, no reasonable resolution was offered, and I felt like the situation was being brushed aside instead of taken seriously. I have pictures showing ants that were still on the seating area even after the employee cleaned it. This was an extremely uncomfortable and unacceptable experience, and the lack of professionalism from management made it even worse. Based on my experience with both the cleanliness of the seating area and the way my complaint was handled, I would absolutely not recommend this location.

This hole in the wall deserves ALL OF THE ATTENTION!…read more Located near Main St. in Newhall this small spot packs a load of authentic flavor! The customer service is insanely on point, and the restaurant is clean and welcoming. The food is amazing, with bursts of robust authentic flavors. They also make fresh juices, and dreamy smoothies. Cannot wait to come back and try other things. Oh and that drip coffee, it's good. Give it a shot Yelpers you won't be disappointed! Xx

My coworker and I never found great Mexican food while living in Santa Clarita for almost 30 years,…read moreand I would have to say this is the best Mexican food I have tried in this city. This place should get more business, and I do recommend it, but I hope that as this place gets more popular, they don't raise their prices. It's weird how restaurants do better in business, and they raise their prices.

I was going to CFG so much that I needed a break so it's been a while. :) I wanted an easy meal for…read morea mid week birthday acknowledgment so we landed here. We got a few things and shared them with my family of 4. Everything was pretty good! The highlights for me are always the fish, fries, abs Brussel sprouts. This time we added a couple side Cesar salads and the garlic toast. The salads were a good size for the add on price. The toast was a little soft but the flavor was good. Always get the green goddess and Cajun sauces. Yum! The staff was nice too. CFG has always provided consistent quality and value no matter which location I visit.

The first time we ate here, we had the fish and chips plate and the lobster rolls. The fish &…read morechips were a 3.5 and the lobster rolls were a 4.5!! As good or better than the lobster tail truck that pops up at events. The second time we ate here we had the salmon & swai combo and the everything protein bowl. The salmon was nice and moist but the swai fish was just a so-so taste. I ordered the everything protein bowl with no chilis, but it came with jalapeños. My salmon was dry, the chicken was a little dry, the swai fish tasted so-so, and the shrimp was cooked nicely, but a tinge spicy for my taste. You can order on the app or use the kiosk screen at the register, or if a cashier is there, you can order from them. When you put your cell number down, they'll text you when it's ready to pick up. But they'll bring it to your table if you're eating in. You can tip them when you place your order. They'll pick up your plates too.

Love this spot! Stumbled upon it one day last year and haven't stopped coming back. I always enjoy…read moretheir short ribs and pork belly. The quality is unmatched

This place is dangerous - in a good way! Haha. Came here looking for duck and they had plenty of…read moreoptions. From duck, to bison to regular ground beef, this place has it all! Service was great, especially during the week when it is not too busy. The location is where active skate shop used to be so it is perfect near the car dealerships. Make sure to stop by here to find great options for grilling.

It's hard to eat here without comparing it to the OG boiling crab ! While their Cajun sauce was…read moreedible, I did just keep comparing it to what I'm used to at THE BOILING CRAB which usually disappoints me! Their crab and corn chowder was very tasty / one of the best I've had / highly recommend that!!

The most scrumptious meal I've ever had in years. It was perfect, and the two sauces that came with…read moreit complimented everything so well. I've never had crab fried like this, other than crab cakes. So, this was a real treat! I'd recommend this to all crab lovers. It has the right crispy texture, while the inside is still soft and juicy. The sweet potato fries were pretty good, too.