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.

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.

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!

These guys had fast and great customer service! No it's not brick oven pizza, it's not artisan…read morepizza, sorry to say it's not even great pizza... It's decent pizza that is convenient and was open when the rest of the town was closed. It didn't cost $80 to feed the fam and it filled every mouth! I'd definitely come again!

Great pizza for a great price! Throws you off cause it's right next to the gas station but 100%…read morerecommend.

Great service , and huge tasty portions . Amazing flavor and great vibe. We will come back for…read moresure. From Fountain Hills

We came in here for drinks on a Friday night around 8pm. The Parking lot is large, and lots of…read moreindoor seating. It was pretty busy and we snagged two seats at the bar. There were a few TVs showing sports games. The ambiance was relaxed, and homey. The food here looked delicious but since we'd already ate, we had to pass. I had a high noon seltzer and my husband had an old fashion. I would come back here to try out the food.

One of my favorite little bars in Pine. Such a fun ambiance and it's all decorated for the…read moreholidays. Service is always wonderful and it's nice you can order food from OCI if you want. We try and stop in every time we're in Pine.

Wow, this was such a great find!! We were here for the race and stopped in before heading home for…read morelunch. We sat at the bar and Rebecca was a great bartender! The food is fantastic and so are the beers! As a side note, you can get a growler of beer to go as well. Definitely will be back on our next visit to the area!

Chicken parm & spaghetti and meatballs were Amazeballs!…read more Pinot Noir was legit as well.

There are certain things in life that you simply have to trust…read more You trust that the guy who designed the bridge knew what he was doing. You trust that the pilot sitting up front has successfully done this before. And, occasionally, you have to trust a friendly waitress when she looks at you with the quiet confidence of someone who knows the menu far better than you ever will and tells you what you should eat. This was one of those times. We live in Star Valley, and every once in a while you get a craving for something specific enough that you're willing to get in the car and go find it. On this particular day, we really wanted Italian food. Not pizza. Not a sandwich that could technically be considered Italian because someone put salami on it. We wanted a plate of pasta, garlic bread, a good salad... the whole deal. So, we made the trip up to Strawberry to try MamaJoe's Italian Grill. After looking through the menu and contemplating all of the possibilities, I decided to stop pretending that I knew what I was doing and asked our waitress what she recommended. Shrimp Alfredo. Ok. I'm in. Now, Alfredo is one of those dishes that seems simple enough, but there is a tremendous amount of mediocre Alfredo wandering around this country... overcooked pasta drowning beneath a sea of thick white sauce, desperately hoping that enough parmesan cheese will hide its shortcomings. This was not that. The pasta was cooked perfectly, the sauce was creamy and flavorful without becoming a bowl of paste, and the shrimp tasted like they had actually been flame grilled. There was just enough of that grilled flavor to make you stop for a second and wonder exactly what they had done back there. It was fantastic. Even the supporting cast showed up ready to work. The salad came with house-made bleu cheese dressing that was excellent, and the garlic bread performed its important societal function of making sure no Alfredo sauce was unnecessarily left behind on the plate. Then our waitress suggested the Old Fashioned Lemon Cake. At this point she had earned my trust, so there really wasn't much of a decision to make. I'm glad I listened. This isn't just a piece of lemon cake. There is a solid lemon cake base with what I can only describe as a lemon custard kind of layer on top... sweet, tart, creamy and absolutely delicious. The whole meal was simply wonderful. Great food, great service, and one of those friendly small-town restaurant experiences where you get the distinct impression that the people serving you actually want you to enjoy what they're serving. There is probably a lesson in here somewhere... Maybe it's that when someone who spends their days watching people order food tells you what you should eat, you should listen. Or maybe it's simply that really good Alfredo and homemade lemon cake can make you surprisingly philosophical. Either way, if you're sitting in Payson or Star Valley or Globe craving Italian food, it's absolutely worth the drive up to Strawberry. And if the waitress tells you what to order, for God's sake, listen to her.

This place is always our go to while in Payson for pizza. The specials are what we like we recently…read moregot a Salad, drink and slice of pizza As always the pizza is delicious but the salad bar was a fun throwback to salad bars. We had a wonderful salad and everything was fresh. On top of that I was absolutely blown away by watching them clean all the shakers individually. I am a fussy person I admit but that alone was 5 star review.

Service is very good staff 10 out of 10 pizza was bomb.com very recommended will not regret…read morestopping by and trying out the pizza they also have an arcade if you have kids and beer for adults

We came here to grab some supplies for the weekend and this place had everything. They even had…read moresome unique snacks and food items. The people working were really nice and polite. The store was clean and pretty well stocked. There was firewood for purchase too. Definitely a one stop shop!

I was excited to go to this small town grocery store as I am new to the area. Very dirty and…read morecluttered. Staff/owners were not friendly. Seems to be owned by a Middle Eastern family. The whole box of tomatoes were old with fruit flies on them. The frozen tequitos were over $13.00 a box! Way overpriced. I will go back in a pinch if I only need milk or a few items, but I would only go back in an emergency.

Took a drive to get out of the heat and stopped here to get lunch. We were greeted on arrival and…read moreseated. The waitress mentioned they had a fish special, so we decided to try it and a bowl of chili. The decor is classic American diner, lots of roosters and American flags. Cool! Food arrived in about 10 minutes, and looked great and everything was delicious. The cod had a light breading and fresh tasting. The fish plate included a potato, coleslaw and cornbread. The cornbread was okay, a little dry. The chili was a hearty portion and included cheese and onion toppings and crackers. Highly recommended for a nice meal in the pines.

We came here for breakfast around 815am on a Saturday. There was a short 5-10min wait and then we…read morewere seated. This place has been around for 16 years, and had an old diner vibe to it. There was seating inside and out. I decided to try an omelette with ham, mushrooms and peppers. It came with a biscuit and choice of potatoes. My husband ordered the biscuits and gravy meal. Everything was delicious and our food came out fast. The biscuit was warm and fluffy and biscuits and gravy were so good.