We used to go to the old Pick's when camping at Cloverdale KOA with our kids 20 years ago. It was always hot and dusty and food just mediocre. We stopped by the "new" Pick's today after Yorty Creek and were pleasantly surprised at how good the food was, and how clean the updated space is. The new owner is a fourth generation Cloverdalian turned VC and the love she put into it shows. We both ordered the 1/4 mini burger for $9.50 (plus $1.50 for cheese), and the Wagyu beef cooked medium rare was buttery and delicious. It's served with fresh lettuce, tomato and mayo, and you can add other condiments from the bar. The fries/onion rings are served with a side of blue cheesy ranch dressing for $5.50 and were more than enough for two people. Onion rings were crispy and very tasty, and husband liked the fries which were thin cut. They have multiple seating areas with umbrellas or shaded, with misters near the counter, and dog friendly with bowls for water. There is also seating at the counter and they serve beer and wine. Service was prompt and friendly and locals seemed to frequent it too. Cost was $36 for 2 burgers, 2 soft drinks, fries/onion rings and we are full. Definitely a good spot for lunch if you are in the area. read more

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I really wanted to love this place. First, the good: The facelift is impressive. New fencing, fresh paint, updated signage, more outdoor seating... it genuinely feels like someone put a lot of care into bringing Pick's back to life. Service was also excellent. Friendly staff, and they thankfully let me test the beer I wanted before pouring a full one. Good thing too, because it had almost no carbonation. So, short story long, my wife and I came for a date night. We ordered one burger, one hot dog, split an order of fries and onion rings, and each had two drinks. The Wagyu Beef with applewood bacon was good on the burger. But at $18 for a burger alone, I'd call it... small. Maybe average-sized at best. (Yes, yes... insert your own joke here.) The hot dog was also small to average sized for the price. Tasty, but it's a tough comparison when Costco is over there with a giant hot dog and drink for $1.50. The biggest issue was the value. Sides don't come with the entrees (wild with that price tag!) and one split order really isn't enough for two people. Ordering multiple sides starts getting expensive fast, especially when you're also buying drinks. By the time we were done, our bill was over $100. To put this in perspective: one burger, one hot dog, one shared side, and four drinks. That's it. At that point we didn't feel like trying dessert, but I hear the milkshake may be worth the extra expense if you got the slush fund. To be fair, I understand restaurants have high overhead and it's 2026, not 1966. But when you're paying that much, it's hard not to judge every bite against the price. I left thinking, "That was good..." and also, "I'm still hungry." One other thing: since outdoor dining is the plan, splurging some of that inflation on a few fly traps would go a long way. We spent a good portion of our date swatting away uninvited guests. Their slogan on their site is, "PICK'S IS BACK, FOR GOOD." & I sincerely hope that's true. Cloverdale deserves great local restaurants. But if Pick's wants locals coming back again and again, the prices need to be a little more appetizing. Right now, there are other burgers nearby (albeit without as inviting ingredients) where you can spend half as much and leave just as full--or fuller. I really do hope they succeed! There's a lot to like here and it's light years better than it was. I just hope they find that sweet spot between quality and value. read more

I ordered the double burger and added cheese. No sides or drink and my total was $20 with 20% tip. The burger was great and the woman behind the counter was super friendly. It was convenient to walk over with my pups, order a burger and have a quick lunch. They source their meat locally and it has a nice beefy flavor. I did feel a little skimped on the lettuce but it didn't bother me too much. I think the new owners did a great job renovating this iconic Cloverdale restaurant. read more

Pick's Roadside - Burgers Near Me - Cloverdale, California

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Went by...yet again...for the third and last time...for certain: Food 2/10 Service 8/10 Price -10/10 The squeeze...just isn't worth the juice. Overpriced. Mid quality. Not concerned about local community -or local dollars...whilst seeking the 'Sunset Magazine' Medal of Honor. read more

Pick's Roadside - Bacon & Blue Burger Fries Shoestring Fries & Our Special House Seasoning Dill Ranch Sauce - Burgers Near Me - Cloverdale, California

We stopped because this place is so cute. We had the bacon & blue burger and an order of 1/2 fries 1/2 rings and wow. Best burger I've had in a really long time. It was really hot out and they had misters and fans set up and it was so nice. read more

Pick's Roadside - Bacon & Blue burger - Burgers Near Me - Cloverdale, California

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Cute spot to sit and enjoy a burger. The employee was not super friendly, and let us sit at the counter thinking she'd take our order. I finally saw that all orders were at the register, right next to me, as the line formed! Oh well now we know. The burger was very good. The fries were super SALTY! They looked fresh and like real potatoes. Cute outdoor seating, nice patio. Great for tourists! read more

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Pick's Roadside is a cute little burger joint in Cloverdale that we have been wanting to try for awhile so my wife and I decide to take the short drive down from Ukiah to check it out on a beautiful spring day. It's very inviting and clean. The staff is friendly and helpful. However, as many others have said, the food isn't worth the price. The burgers are OK, but not great. My wife got the veggie burger, which she said had too much Chipotle sauce on it for her liking. Otherwise, she thought it was good. I ordered the Pick's burger but added a second patty, and I'm glad I did. They are reported to be 1/3 lb., but I found them rather small and fairly dry. If I had ordered one patty, it would have been too much bun for the tiny patty. With two patties, it was about right. The fries were reported to be very salty, so I had the seasoning on the side. It was very salty. I'm glad I had it on the side. The chocolate malt was OK, but too dark for my tastes. It was presented well. It had a good consistency, too. Overall, the meal was OK, but we paid over $70 for two burgers (one with two patties), a small order of fries, and a chocolate malt + tip. And we didn't even order drinks other than the chocolate malt. If we had ordered sodas, it would have been more like $90 for two people at a burger joint! It certainly wasn't worth the $70+ we paid. Don't get me wrong. I like to eat at gourmet restaurants, and I'm willing to pay for good food, but Pick's had the gourmet pricing but not the gourmet flavor. I could take my wife out for a prime rib dinner in Ukiah for about $5 more. Paying this much for a so-so burger at a burger stand is ridiculous. This was our first and probably our last time eating here. They need to lower their prices or seriously raise their quality. read more

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Not sure why this place has low reviews...but it was an awesome find while passing through town! The burger, onion rings and fries were fresh and tasty! We opted for the blue cheese bacon burger and it was delicious. The onion rings were the best I've had. The service was great. Seating outdoors was cozy with the heat lamps! read more

Pick's Roadside - Blue cheese bacon burger - Burgers Near Me - Cloverdale, California

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I heard about this local revamped establishment on The Wine Road podcast so I thought we'd give it a try. We live in Orange County, California, but a few times a year we travel to Ft. Bragg to visit friends. On our way home, this past May, we decided to stop at Pick's for a quick bite to eat. My husband and I ordered the basic hamburgers and fries. The meals were SO fresh and delicious! The hamburger patty was not overcooked with just a bit of pink, very nice and juicy! I think this is the best hamburger I've ever eaten! The fries were equally fresh and crispy. It was a beautiful day and we enjoyed our lunch under the shade in their eating area. I heartily recommend this quaint local eatery! read more

Being new to Cloverdale, it's exciting to have new food options in town. In short: good service, good food, great milkshake My order: Pick burger, French fries, chocolate shake. *Fries: well salted with a good crisp. *Burger: good seasoning. Milk bread bun reminded me of Hawaiian bread in a good way. Picks red relish was a nice pop of flavor. *Shake was the standout. Good consistency. Not too thick. Not too runny. Just the right amount of chocolate. served w a boba sized straw that made sipping smooth & easy. The chocolate dipped soft serve cone looked amazing and apparently the Pick's Pilsner is brewed by Old Caz, so will have to give those both a try next time. And there will definitely be a next time read more

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Great new place added to downtown Cloverdale. They have all kinds of burgers. My favorite though are the milkshakes. You must try one!

So lucky to have this gem back and better than ever! The space is so clean and cool for hanging out with friends and family for a burger and shake!! Cloverdale is better than ever now!! Everyone is so friendly and I am excited to see how summer is with this new addition! read more

Pick's Roadside - Proud to be some of the first in line on opening day!! We will be back!! - Burgers Near Me - Cloverdale, California

I had high expectation for Pick's Roadhouse after it was featured in the Sonoma magazine. Hubby ordered a milkshake and it was delicious. The hamburger was underwhelming at Best. The article spoke about their homemade buns, but the whole hamburger was on the small side. Our dinner cost $77. We got two burgers, one milkshake one root beer, one onion rings, and one fry. I would tag this as a tourist trap. Sidenote: parking is very difficult. read more

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Great food and service. Burger tasted delicious and beers were great! Would definitely come back again! read more

Pick's Roadside - Bacon & Blue Burger with Onion Rings & Ranch - Burgers Near Me - Cloverdale, California

New ownership. Reopened in January 2026. Our blue/bacon burger was great as was the service. Great job.

Just wanted to share my appreciation for the staff at Picks Roadside . I have celiac disease and every time I come they make sure to safely prepare my food and talk me through what they did to ensure the security of it. I know that it's not easy to accommodate me so I appreciate their efforts all the more. I usually get a strawberry milkshake and a Picks mini burger with a gluten free bun! The fries are not gluten free as they are cooked in the same oil as flour items but my family enjoys them! read more

Pick's Roadside - Strawberry milkshake - Burgers Near Me - Cloverdale, California

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We just shared a Wagyu cheese burger. Both the bun and burger were outstanding. Then super fries with tasty seasoning. Then completed with a Straus vanilla milkshake. Made for very nice outdoor treat! Def will stop by again when traveling to Philo. read more

The service was fine, the people were nice... but the pricing pretty outrageous. It's a friendly outdoor atmosphere. The real issue is the food. Two regular burgers and one veggie burger, and all three of us got the poops. Me for an hour, my partner for a day, and the third of us, an older bloke, is STILL sleeping with puppy pads in the bed - and is getting fluids by IV every other day since. Hopefully he survives. read more

50$ for the wrong burger, a soggy chicken sandwich, and some ok onion rings. Really wanted to like this place but after that experience I'm not sure that's possible read more

We enjoyed our burgers. The meat to bun ratio was perfect. It was great not to have an oversized bun. We returned a 2nd time and tried the onion rings. Very tasty, not greasy, nice and crispy. The sauce the serve it with is called ranch. It tastes more like dill. Yum, my favorite! I have since returned not once, but 3 times to enjoy their grilled hot dog. I have had it with the secret sauce as well as without. My now favorite spot for a grilled dog . The remodel looks great! Welcome back read more

Kind of pricey but really good. Excellent fries, fast and friendly service. Clean restroom. Would visit again.

Service was friendly and quick. I loved what they did with the renovations! Food was good.

Ordered the black bean burger, chocolate shake and fries. Everything was fresh and tasty. I will gladly pay extra for quality food. The new owners did a great job at fixing the place up. I can't wait to visit again! read more

Was so excited to see Picks reopened... great new spot for the town. Like all new food places, and a new team they need to work through the learning curve -and as they go, so go we. But finding only Wagyu burgers at a high price, and no other option in my opinion will eliminate a lot of customers. Have stopped by now 2x, and both times the flavor of a wagyu meat was lost to the sauces and onions. Give us options, a regular burger at a lower price, or for those that want it- a wagyu burger with sauces & et al- then don't complain about the prices. Fries too salty- you can always add, but you can't take away. read more

We were very disappointed we paid $39 And received two hamburgers Which were very dry hamburgers Where supposed to be medium well no mayo, no cheese no ketchup didn't even ask And those hamburgers were $13 each With McDonald's quality french fries with seasoning, salt, and two sodas and that was only one order of fries and just to say again was $39 read more

This is a follow up Picks burger review to one I provided a few months ago where I noted that some work needed to be done. Well, I recently revisited Picks and ordered a Picks burger and milkshake. My thought was let's try again and see how it goes... and.... Excellent burger, very excellent milkshake! Like, OMG this is good. Worth it. I did not order fries because I splurged on the milkshake but when I return (and I will) I will order fries. Side note; I wonder how a Picks burger would taste with a fried egg on it....hmmm... Good job Picks! read more

I understand this is the first week, but! First off the remodel and service was all great. However the food was marginal at the best. I feel if you are only serving a couple of things. Burgers and chicken sandwiches they should be mind blowing. I'm sad to write this. I was so looking forward to the opening. We will see. Salty and saucy. To highlight the exceptional beef. Less is more. read more

Service was great, and the newly upgraded ambiance is too. Tried the spicy chicken sandwich, which had a lot going on in a good way. I need to go back and try one of the burger next! read more

I like that Picks kept it an old school hamburger joint. We had a burger and a hotdog and they both were really good. Had a milkshake which was great. The only thing the french fries had a little bit too much salt and garlic on them. Other than that, everything was great and definitely will be back. read more

Food was a 8/10 although the milkshake was a 10/10 and service was fast! Will definitely be coming back whenever I'm craving a burger!

Should have read reviews first. I was really hoping for a good burger. Food was ok tasting. I have been in bathroom since I got home. Started about an hour after eating. The place does look nice staff was nice but will not be going back read more

$13 for a plain bun with mayo, not great either. Cool vintage spot bought out by transplant venture capitalist. Just what we needed :/

Food is okay but man oh man are they pricey, your looking at a burger fries and a drink for not under 30+ a person, been here a couple of times, this is most definitely my last time due to the outrageous prices with no refills on your drinks read more