Backwoods Inn

I've heard about this restaurant for many years and finally decided to stop by for a dinner date with my wife. The atmosphere inside is very nice with dim tiffanys style lighting throughout and old-school leather booths from the 60s. We ordered 2 sirloin steak dinners, which are known to be the house specials. My wife ordered hers medium, and i ordered mine medium/well. Both steaks brought out to us appeared rear/blue and had no seasoning whatsoever. Considering that this dinner ran just over $100 with tip, there was zero garnish on the plates and the $8 appetizer side of mushrooms we had also ordered turned out to be a tiny serving of what looked like canned mushrooms warmed up in a microwave. Food aside, the waiting staff was very friendly, and the service was quick. Overall, I hope that our experience is a fluke and isn't a reflection of this restaurant given many prior high reviews. Would we come again? Maybe......only time will tell.

Published 17 days ago

Backwoods inn is a great place to take the family, dimly lit with warm light, it feels like a step back into the past, from the sawdust on the floor to the 1950’s farm decor, the vibe here is as pleasing as the food is.

The cuts of meat are nice and lean, prepared with a charcoal flame which adds a pleasant rich smoky flavor, the stuffed baked potato is a must as well. While they do lack a little creativity on the appetizer & desert menu’s they make up for that everywhere else.

Price wise they have some pretty typical steakhouse prices, nothing you wouldn’t expect when going out for this type of meal.

Service is always great and the wait (sometimes a bit long) is well worth it.

Published a month ago

I never leave reviews but felt compelled to leave this awful review after going to Backwoods last week. My family has been coming to this restaurant for over 30 years. My parents even got engaged here 45 years ago so this restaurant is very special to us! I have been hyping up this restaurant to my wife for years and finally took her there to celebrate our 15 year anniversary and get some steaks as I hadn't been myself in quite a few years.

We ordered the New York and Filet Mignon and as we both took our first bites, looked at each other and immediately knew these were the worst steaks we have ever had in our lives. Both pieces of meat were dry with no seasoning and no taste at all. Our waitress was a sweetheart and I nicely mentioned that the garlic bread was fine, the twice baked potatoes were amazing as always but that the steaks were absolutely terrible and had no taste at all.

She was very apologetic and nice about it and mentioned the owner decided after the pandemic that she wanted to leave off seasonings because she was worried about peoples allergies... As someone with Celiac Disease, I can say I have never heard that horrible and pathetic excuse from an owner to save money on costs by blaming food allergies... on a piece of meat... We aren't talking pasta or bread or even potatoes that could possibly not be gluten free but meat?! She mentioned there was salt and pepper on the table for people to add taste. I couldn't believe she actually said that! I am paying all this money for steaks and then I have to prepare it myself?! She was really nice and a great waitress but I just couldn't believe the excuses I was hearing. We had to ask for A1 sauce just so we could some sort of taste to eat the rest of it. I heard the table next to me ask for Cesar dressing and the waitress said the owner cut down the dressing choices also but still named off 6 other dressings. Its a steak house and you don't have Caesar dressing?... come on!

I pulled up reviews online and saw several other people complaining about the horrible steaks as well. I was so disappointed to take my wife here after years of great memories with my family and the steaks end up being terrible! We will not be back until the owner cares more about customer satisfaction over her profits...

Published a month ago

The Backwoods Inn is a rustic steakhouse with the wonderful smell of mesquite in the air. One of the best things about the food is the flavor of the steaks come through without reliance on lots of salt or multiple additional seasonings. Maybe for some folks this is a negative, but not in our case. There is salt, pepper and steak sauces available to add to your food as you desire. Also, on the menu is a variety of seafood such as Halibut, shrimp, king crab legs, lobster and others. If you prefer, chicken, ribs, pork chops and/or pasta. Lots of choices for members of your party. We ordered the filet mignon, the sirloin, the stuffed baked potato, (it was huge) veggies, salads and garlic bread. All the food was delicious. In addition, Backwoods makes several of their own salad dressings, such as the ranch, blue cheese, and thousand islands. The service was on point and all the staff were friendly and helpful. Yet another great small business right here in Santa Clarita that is definitely worth your patronage.

Published 10 months ago

This was a first time back in many years. The staff is really great. Our server Anthony was awesome. We had one dish that not prepared as expected and he took care of it with no issues. Food is good and desserts were very tasty.

Published 2 years ago

Old country atmosphere. Excellent service!!!
Lobster...so tender...steaks were perfectly done....Fish was da bomb...salads were fresh and crispy.

Published 4 months ago

Walking into Backwoods Inn felt like stepping into a time machine. It's like Ron Burgundy and OG Sizzler teamed up to create the perfect love child of retro awesomeness. The ambience is 🤌🏻 for anyone who enjoys a side of nostalgia with their steak.

Speaking of steak, it was the star of the show – juicy, flavorful, and cooked to perfection. Just skip the fried clam strips. They were... let's just say an experience I won't be repeating.

Overall, if you’re looking for a spot with great steak and a throwback atmosphere that doesn’t take itself too seriously, Backwoods Inn delivers!

Published 2 months ago

We visited Backwoods Inn for the first time since we were in town for a wedding. This place has delicious food! We had mushrooms appetizers, got a rib eye, the broaster chicken, my son got a grilled cheese. The drinks are good and the bar is very nice. The ambiance is dope! The displays are beautiful, pictures on the wall are great. Very original restaurant with wood chips on the floor. The service is top notch! Staff is super nice, friendly, always with a smile. Our server Joann is on it just like James!! Wonderful people and always making sure you’re taken care of! We wanted to stay longer but we had to attend the rest of the wedding event nearby. This is a place you must visit and enjoy! Thank you for a great experience Backwoods Inn :)

Published 2 years ago

I've heard about this restaurant for many years and finally decided to stop by for a dinner date with my wife. The atmosphere inside is very nice with dim tiffanys style lighting throughout and old-school leather booths from the 60s. We ordered 2 sirloin steak dinners, which are known to be the house specials. My wife ordered hers medium, and i ordered mine medium/well. Both steaks brought out to us appeared rear/blue and had no seasoning whatsoever. Considering that this dinner ran just over $100 with tip, there was zero garnish on the plates and the $8 appetizer side of mushrooms we had also ordered turned out to be a tiny serving of what looked like canned mushrooms warmed up in a microwave. Food aside, the waiting staff was very friendly, and the service was quick. Overall, I hope that our experience is a fluke and isn't a reflection of this restaurant given many prior high reviews. Would we come again? Maybe......only time will tell.

Published 17 days ago

I never leave reviews but felt compelled to leave this awful review after going to Backwoods last week. My family has been coming to this restaurant for over 30 years. My parents even got engaged here 45 years ago so this restaurant is very special to us! I have been hyping up this restaurant to my wife for years and finally took her there to celebrate our 15 year anniversary and get some steaks as I hadn't been myself in quite a few years.

We ordered the New York and Filet Mignon and as we both took our first bites, looked at each other and immediately knew these were the worst steaks we have ever had in our lives. Both pieces of meat were dry with no seasoning and no taste at all. Our waitress was a sweetheart and I nicely mentioned that the garlic bread was fine, the twice baked potatoes were amazing as always but that the steaks were absolutely terrible and had no taste at all.

She was very apologetic and nice about it and mentioned the owner decided after the pandemic that she wanted to leave off seasonings because she was worried about peoples allergies... As someone with Celiac Disease, I can say I have never heard that horrible and pathetic excuse from an owner to save money on costs by blaming food allergies... on a piece of meat... We aren't talking pasta or bread or even potatoes that could possibly not be gluten free but meat?! She mentioned there was salt and pepper on the table for people to add taste. I couldn't believe she actually said that! I am paying all this money for steaks and then I have to prepare it myself?! She was really nice and a great waitress but I just couldn't believe the excuses I was hearing. We had to ask for A1 sauce just so we could some sort of taste to eat the rest of it. I heard the table next to me ask for Cesar dressing and the waitress said the owner cut down the dressing choices also but still named off 6 other dressings. Its a steak house and you don't have Caesar dressing?... come on!

I pulled up reviews online and saw several other people complaining about the horrible steaks as well. I was so disappointed to take my wife here after years of great memories with my family and the steaks end up being terrible! We will not be back until the owner cares more about customer satisfaction over her profits...

Published a month ago

The service waiter messed up most of the orders, especially the drinks. The steaks were asked for medium well and came bloody. A porterhouse was dry and flavorless. The soup was very good. The garlic bread was just toast no flavor, no butter, no garlic .

Published a month ago

The steak is wonderful!! and the service is fantastic!

Published a month ago

Best prime rib Ive ever had, and I’m pretty picky.

Published a month ago

Backwoods inn is a great place to take the family, dimly lit with warm light, it feels like a step back into the past, from the sawdust on the floor to the 1950’s farm decor, the vibe here is as pleasing as the food is.

The cuts of meat are nice and lean, prepared with a charcoal flame which adds a pleasant rich smoky flavor, the stuffed baked potato is a must as well. While they do lack a little creativity on the appetizer & desert menu’s they make up for that everywhere else.

Price wise they have some pretty typical steakhouse prices, nothing you wouldn’t expect when going out for this type of meal.

Service is always great and the wait (sometimes a bit long) is well worth it.

Published a month ago

Great food and service

Published a month ago

I really want to love this place, but after four tries, I just don't. The service is the best. The atmosphere is great, like stepping back in time in a good way.

Have had filet mignon, ribeye and halibut there. Fish was a small dry brick. The cuts of meat don't seem very high quality, even when cooked medium rare to order dry tasting. Not impressed with the stuffed potato. Baked potato is good. Feels stingy that they can't throw some broccoli on the plate. Even the famous clam chowder doesn't seem flavorful to me.

I wish them well, but I probably won't go back.

Published a month ago

Had the halibut and it did a number on my stomach. Their usually good not sure what happened.

Published 2 months ago

Walking into Backwoods Inn felt like stepping into a time machine. It's like Ron Burgundy and OG Sizzler teamed up to create the perfect love child of retro awesomeness. The ambience is 🤌🏻 for anyone who enjoys a side of nostalgia with their steak.

Speaking of steak, it was the star of the show – juicy, flavorful, and cooked to perfection. Just skip the fried clam strips. They were... let's just say an experience I won't be repeating.

Overall, if you’re looking for a spot with great steak and a throwback atmosphere that doesn’t take itself too seriously, Backwoods Inn delivers!

Published 2 months ago

jason was a great bartender

Published 2 months ago

Published 2 years ago

One of the greatest steak houses in southern California with an age approximate bar where kids are not running around screaming and people can enjoy their whiskey or drinks. Price is mid range to high but well worth the purchase and the cheese bread is amazing

Published 2 months ago

Had to wait a while to be seated but enjoyed chatting with others at the Bar!

Published 2 months ago

Published 3 months ago

Highly recommended. Food was very fair, priced, and staff very friendly.

Published 3 months ago

What a delicious and warm place to eat. The service was excellent. The food was fresh. The atmosphere was wonderful. We will be back.

Published 3 months ago

Published 3 months ago

The food was amazing. You have to try the onion rings. Staff are so friendly and accommodating. I will visit next time I'm travelling through the area. I would highly recommend a visit. You won't be disappointed...

Published 3 months ago

Published 3 months ago

Published 3 months ago

Love the Backwoods Inn...omg the twice baked potatoes! Yuuuummmmm. The staff is so friendly, the treat you like a friend. The atmosphere is amazing, sit on down and stay a while

Published 4 months ago

Spoil yourself with a Porterhouse with mushrooms, restuffed potato, and garlic toast.

Published 4 months ago

This is one of the most unique restaurants i have ever been in. It’s like stepping back in time and getting away with the stresses we have today. But the best part is the food and service. Great!
I had Prime Rib, better than Lowry’s. I had the large cut with a great salad and a twice baked potato to die for. While I was there I was surprised by the Halloween Decorations that were through the place. First time I have had dinner in a haunted house, and loved it. :)

Published 4 months ago

Old country atmosphere. Excellent service!!!
Lobster...so tender...steaks were perfectly done....Fish was da bomb...salads were fresh and crispy.

Published 4 months ago

Perfect! EXCEPT,,, the 2 loud families behind us. Please don't talk over 2 or 3 other tables! I even turned around & gave them a stern look & it didn't phase them.
Overall, it is a great place to eat & the food is wonderful & service is lovely.

Published 8 months ago

We stopped here one evening after work on our way home… We thought it looked quaint, warm, and welcoming—and it’s just outside our neighborhood. The greeters and wait staff were pleasant and prompt with our orders. To that end, the mixed drinks and food leave a bit to be desired. My Old Fashioned was full of ice and lacked bitters and my date’s Lemon Drop lacked any flavor at all. For dinner, I had prime rib, and my fiancé had “Maine” lobster. We both had salads (w/ really good house-made dressing) and baked potatoes. The prime rib was OK, nothing to write home about. My loaded baked potato tasted like it had been pre-made earlier in the day, which is not the end of the world. It just didn’t taste fresh. The lobster was awfully fishy—I’ve NEVER tasted a cold-water tail that pungent. Makes me question the veracity of the title. Seemed more like a warm-water variant from Costco. Her baked potato was tiny, kind of like the one you’d get in a 10lb bag from Albertsons—and it also tasted like it was premade and staged. Needless to say—this isn’t going to be a place we frequent, but they always have a pretty full parking lot, so I think they’ll be alright without my patronage.

Published 5 months ago

Published 5 months ago

My only complaint would be that the soda that I was given three different times was flat the steak is amazing the lobster is melt in your mouth the twice baked potato is the best I've ever had I'm going to the backwoods in for years and it's always the same love this place

Published 5 months ago

Being frist time customers we were very happy. Food, cocktails ,and staff great. We will return and suggest Backwoods to others.

Published a year ago

Actually grabbed some to go food, can’t wait to dine in!

Published 5 months ago

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Published 7 months ago

Great environment with amazing food and drinks. Must visit

Published 7 months ago

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Published 7 months ago

This place was old school and great tasting. Very friendly staff with attractive focus. Prime rib was to brag about and the soup just perfect. The staff made it worth coming back.

Published 7 months ago

Published 7 months ago

Never knew this place was here....Not bad at all......the porterhouse was delicious and the clam chowder was on hit!!!

Published 7 months ago

This place had great atmosphere. A bit "old world" and dim but made for a great dinning experience. Food was good quality and delicious. I'll definitely be a return customer.

Published 8 months ago

Even better than our last time. Great meat. Adorable service. Nostalgic ambience.

Published 8 months ago

Always accommodating, tasty food

Published 9 months ago

Tolles Ambiente, extrem freundlich. Nach 14 Tagen USA endlich ein tolles Steak!

Published 9 months ago

Met with friends for dinner. Everything was fabulous! We enjoyed appetizers of chicken wings and coconut shrimp. Two of us had the half rack of of baby back ribs and twice baked potatoes. One of us enjoyed a sirloin steak, also with a twice baked potato. Also had salads and soup. And the creme brulee was excellent! So engaged in conversation, we forgot to take photos. Promise we will take some on our next visit. Service was excellent and made for an enjoyable evening for all. If one has a special occasion, this is the place to be. Or, like us, just getting together with friends for a leisurely meal to chat and catch up.

Published 9 months ago

Published 9 months ago

An old reliable. Been there for years with very good food and service. Not cheap, but not as expensive as the more trendy places. The broiled/fried chicken is excellent.
The sawdust on the floor detracts a little from the otherwise upscale atmosphere. But I guess that's what earns it the name "Backwoods" !

Published 9 months ago

Published 9 months ago

Love this place and everyone who works there!!

Published 10 months ago

Published 10 months ago

The Backwoods Inn is a rustic steakhouse with the wonderful smell of mesquite in the air. One of the best things about the food is the flavor of the steaks come through without reliance on lots of salt or multiple additional seasonings. Maybe for some folks this is a negative, but not in our case. There is salt, pepper and steak sauces available to add to your food as you desire. Also, on the menu is a variety of seafood such as Halibut, shrimp, king crab legs, lobster and others. If you prefer, chicken, ribs, pork chops and/or pasta. Lots of choices for members of your party. We ordered the filet mignon, the sirloin, the stuffed baked potato, (it was huge) veggies, salads and garlic bread. All the food was delicious. In addition, Backwoods makes several of their own salad dressings, such as the ranch, blue cheese, and thousand islands. The service was on point and all the staff were friendly and helpful. Yet another great small business right here in Santa Clarita that is definitely worth your patronage.

Published 10 months ago

We went on a weeknight and it was very quiet. I had salmon and it was very fresh. We also liked the stuffed potato. Friendly service.

Published 10 months ago

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Published a year ago

Published a year ago

I grew up in Santa Clarita and had come to enjoy The Backwoods Inn over many years. Unfortunately, probably never again. My girlfriend took me her for Valentine's dinner last week and the food was good, but when we were packing up our leftovers we realized one of our appetizers that we wanted to take home with us had been taken away by the server. When we asked her about it she was very dismissive, didn't offer to replace it or anything and we still tipped her well, but thought it was a little strange.
A few days later my girlfriend checked her bank and found that she had apparently been charged $150.00 twice. As much as that issue has appeared to be resolved, when my girlfriend ( and later myself) originally tried to speak to the owner (Carol) about
it, she didn't seem to want to hear either of us out and we both felt like we received the same "oh well" attitude from the owner as we did from the server. The food is good and other experiences were definitely better, but if a problem does arise, too bad.
There are a lot of great restaurants in the Santa Clarita Valley and The Backwoods Inn seems not to be what it used to be. You may want to try a different restaurant.

Published a year ago

WORST VALENTINE'S DAY DINNER
I Came in here with my husband for Valentine's Day and I ordered the Filet mignon and he ordered the Prime rib. My filet was served to me with blood coming out of the steak and is was all over the plate. I had to send it back 3 times. My husband's prime rib was over done and cold. By the time I received the 3rd attempt, I forced myself to eat a little, just because I was starving at this point. There was an apology by the manager, but needless to say our dinner was required. I will not be returning.

Published a year ago

Love the prime Rib and Lobster

Published a year ago

The best around.

Published a year ago

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Published a year ago

Always a very straightforward menu with decent meat and seafood selections. The food tasted very good and never pass up getting the twice-baked potato and clam chowder! Great service.

Published a year ago

It was ok meat was average salad was good, server's were amazing

Published a year ago

Service fabulous. Food average. Funky atmosphere.

Published a year ago

I came here for my boyfriends birthday, as a family we ordered 3 medium rare steaks for $140,we all got rare steaks.were not those type of people to send the steaks back so we just took them to go.

Published a year ago

Room temperature dinner. Bad service. A waste of time. An old restaurant that is way past it's time and needs to close. Knock it down and replace with a parking lot

Published a year ago

I've only lived in Canyon Country for 4yrs and have been here twice but I love it. I love how the location is a little hidden. The place is a nice size, not too big, a very homey feel. The food is great! Just love the atmosphere. I think I'm going to start coming in more often. Porter House and Famous Potato are a great choice.

Published a year ago

Published a year ago

It was my first time, but I'm so happy I don't care if I have to drive 1 hour under the rain. I really enjoy the place, food and service.

Published a year ago

This place hasn't changed in years since our last visit. Still good food and good service, the service was great, and the pork ribs were tasty! Good deals on wine also! Next time in Santa Clarita, we will definitely be back yet again!

Published a year ago

Published a year ago

Love this place, the food is well priced and service is great

Published a year ago

Love this place, old school vibe and service is excellent always. However, it’s a little pricey but worth it. Steaks are always perfect and the seafood is just okay. Drinks are nice and strong if you need a quick buzz.

Published a year ago

The ambiance is so steak house. Love the clam chowder.

Published a year ago

Have been going here for 20 plus years. Quality is diminishing for sure but say it's 7 out of 10 stars.

Published a year ago

Published a year ago

Love coming here for a good tasting steak dinner at a reasonable price. Had the 8oz Filet Mignon, with twice baked potato, and Crème Brûlée for desert. Service is great, and the restaurant setting is always warm and welcoming. Highly recommend giving them a try.

Published a year ago

Published a year ago

We went with my family to celebrate my birthday and the waitress Daniela served us with excellent attitude, spectacular service, friendly service, fantastic service and great food, super recommended

Published a year ago

Published a year ago

Steak was like jerky. Bar was great. Servic e was great. Ambiance was great. Food not so good.

Published a year ago

It has been a few years since we last visited and our dinner did not disappoint. We started with some sourdough garlic bread that was awesome then came the clam chowder like no other. For my my entre I picked the top sirloin cooked medium perfectly with the famous stuffed baked potato. Didn't get our waitress name but the best services ever. Can't wait to come back and get the Crab leg special.

Published a year ago

I went for the very first time with my family, and.unfortunately we had a terrible experience. The food was not good. The Pre-teen meal was a joke she had two small shrimps and very little fries. The worst part of this was that I ordered a salad and the waitress was very rude. She brought out a salad drenched with ranch dressing I couldn’t eat it , so I asked her to please bring me another salad with dressing on the side because I couldn’t eat it. She then takes back the salad and.brings me another one with dressing on the side. My husband ordered a tasteless baked potato. When we received the bill we noticed that the waitress had charged us for two salads.
This place is Not worth it. The price is too expensive, the food is tasteless, and the costumer service was bad. If you are visiting from another town I’d highly suggest you go somewhere else.

Published a year ago

Great place for good food. Still top quality

Published 7 years ago

I had a nice evening, and they were very fast with my order!

Published a year ago

First time here. Atmosphere is top notch. Food we sadly couldn't have as they do not allow people to eat at the bar. We watched one group after another leave. We soon followed. They need to read up on food runners. Not everyone enjoys each others company. We won't be back =(

Published a year ago

Published a year ago

Published a year ago

Good prime rib, clam chowder and appetizers. Excellent staff and seasonal decor.

Published a year ago

Service was great, food was so so, and very expensive

Published a year ago

Drink was ordered, never got it. The waitress hardly came around. I ordered 1/2 roasted chicken, got a breast which was under cooked. Everyone was done with dinner before I could send it back. The bus boy was great but get your hair off your face. Not appropriate for this restaurant. I came from Vegas to have fried chicken and told you don't have it, after my order was placed another waitress brought 2 orders out for another table. One person ordered BBQ beef ribs, very over cooked. Next time I'm in town would think twice about coming back. My family lives in Valencia. Waitress was young and needs more training.

Published 3 years ago

They don't season their steaks before they cook them. Asked for steak sauce. Told my wife 10,000.00 it's A1. I won. Worse sauce in the world. Settled for catsup. Didn't help.

Published a year ago

We ordered the18 oz rib eye special to share medium. It was beyond well done and no way 18 oz. I asked if it was the correct steak. They insisted it was. The salad was swimming in dressing and the baked potato was over cooked as well. We left very disappointed.

Published a year ago

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Published a year ago

I had a nice evening, and they were very fast with my order!

Published a year ago

The place looked really nice, and had this at home fun feel to it. I loved the pictures on the wall and the old decor. The waitress we had was also wonderful, and would always check if everything was good. But I must say the food was lacking. The pasta primavera had zero flavor. It tasted like it was all boiled together and thrown on a plate. The bbq beef ribs were mediocre, and the steaks while tender and cooked to a nice med rare were lacking on flavor. We had the prime rib and filet mignon, they felt like there was zero seasoning and just tasted like a waste of steak. Overall the service was great, the atmosphere was amazing but the food was lacking in flavor for the price. I want to say though that the waitress took out the pasta primavera from the bill.

Published a year ago

My Birthday Dinner was amazing.
Ribeye, lobster tail, shrimp cocktail, salad & stuffed potatoe. Oh & a margarita to wash it down😋😋
Great table service.

Published 3 years ago

Published a year ago

Oh, man...the best prime rib I've had in CA. Wife and kids really enjoyed their meals -pork chops, pasta & shrimp, NY steak. This is thee place for steaks and chops!

Published a year ago

It was a cool place. Great food. Quiet. Will be back for sure!

Published a year ago

Published a year ago

We visited Backwoods Inn for the first time since we were in town for a wedding. This place has delicious food! We had mushrooms appetizers, got a rib eye, the broaster chicken, my son got a grilled cheese. The drinks are good and the bar is very nice. The ambiance is dope! The displays are beautiful, pictures on the wall are great. Very original restaurant with wood chips on the floor. The service is top notch! Staff is super nice, friendly, always with a smile. Our server Joann is on it just like James!! Wonderful people and always making sure you’re taken care of! We wanted to stay longer but we had to attend the rest of the wedding event nearby. This is a place you must visit and enjoy! Thank you for a great experience Backwoods Inn :)

Published 2 years ago

This place was amazing!!! Service and food for my grandpa's birthday 🎂

Published 2 years ago

Ambiance great, steak and stuffed baked potato very good, except no veggies? I pay almost $40 for a steak and no veggies? Potato skins appetizer completely tasteless. Cheese bread not that much better. Service lousy, waitress short, dismissive and unavailable, if not for helper busgirl who was wonderful, we would have walked out! We were on a tight schedule and waitress refused to take order until AFTER appetizer was served. When meal arrived, my plate was plopped down in front of me, she said "enjoy" and walked off. Not, can I get you anything else, steak sauce, etc and we relied totally on busgirl for everything!

Published 2 years ago

Been going to Backwoods for 30 years, just had the worst dinner. 2 of us sent our steaks back twice, both over cooked and cold . Service was acceptable but the group behind us was very loud and foul mouthed, no one did anything about it after we mentioned the situation to the hostess.

Published 2 years ago

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Published 2 years ago

Backwoods Inn still has the best Prime Rib, thick cut and juicy! We had a party of 6 and were seated quickly. Everyone from the Hostess to the wait staff are amazing. Never felt rushed and never had an empty glass. The bartender made amazing drinks. It has been a few years since we last had dinner at the Backwoods Inn but we definitely think it's even better than before.

Published 2 years ago

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Published 2 years ago

Best steak 🥩 house around! great prices, large portions, excellent service.but their always busy 👍,so be patient.
⭐⭐⭐⭐🌝

Published 2 years ago

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Published 2 years ago

I had not been here in over 20yrs so meeting up with friends over some choice steaks and great conversations. Our server was fantastic and a great sport having to deal with our rowdy group. This place is iconic

Published 2 years ago

Actually very good steaks. Great baked potatoes. Mine was a little rare. Just ajust accordingly.

Published 2 years ago

Published 2 years ago

I love history. Atmosphere. Vibe. Backwoods has all three covered in spades. You feel the place has been here for decades because yeah, it has but it is also very clean, very well maintained and in great shape, from tables to booths to the bar and everything in between. We just went for a drink and dessert. The creme brulee was delicious and drinks well made and potent, my favorite combination. Bartender was super friendly. All in all a great place to eat, drink and be merry. We will be back for the full dinner experience.

Published 2 years ago

Published 2 years ago

Great old fashioned restaurant. They don't make like this anymore. Been going there for over 30years and is my favorite

Published 2 years ago

I rarely post reviews but this restaurant deserves 5 stars. The atmosphere was so relaxing and me and my fiancé both loved the retro decor. Service and food was also very good and that can be hard to find at some restaurants these days. We would definitely come back again

Published 2 years ago

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Published 2 years ago

Been coming here since 1973. Food and service is always awesome!!

Published 2 years ago

Surf & turf is delicious and the twice baked potatoes never disappoint. I always make sure to get a bowl of clam chowder- best around. The garlic bread is sooooo good that we always get 2 orders. My son chose the sirloin which was cooked perfectly and very flavorful. We always sit in Rita's section because she is just AWESOME. This is one of my FAV spots in Santa Clarita..... Trust me you'll love it 👍🏻......oh yeah the bar is fantastic and have some great wines as well.

Published 6 years ago

This is nice

Published 2 years ago

Really enjoyed our visit here, fabulous service and great food! We'll be back soon!

Published 2 years ago

Good place good food and atmosphere

Published 2 years ago

Published 2 years ago

Like having an old fashioned place on town

Published 2 years ago

Published 2 years ago

Steak was not cooked as requested.
I asked for Pittsburgh style, which is charred on the outside and medium or rare on the inside.
I got a medium rare stake, far from charred.
Didn't want to send it back...
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Cozy place and good food 😌

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Great food very impressed amazing service

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Great place been around forever, we sit at the bar order drinks and eat there, Panda the bartender is the best

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This is a wonderful place. They treat the customers really good. The food is high quality and absolutely delicious. Looking forward to going back soon.

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The Backwoods inn posted up on Facebook so I gave an opinion that I felt the food and service has went downhill and me and my family were treated very rudely. Not to mention the steaks we ordered were way overcooked and even burnt on the ends.we also noticed that the salads were not as crisp or as fresh as they once were. I have been a customer for 50+ years and I was treated horribly for my opinion which I do have a right to voice. I was taunted in several private messages as well as on the page. Their conduct was unprofessional and extremely childish and bad for business. I do not recommend spending your time or money on a place that doesn't seem to care what their customers think and that has went downhill. If I could give them lower that 1 star ⭐ I would.. .there are many steakhouses with better food and service that value their customers.... Don't waste your time or money on an establishment that is rude and a cut below...The owners should get better management in order to get the place to where it once was...

Published 2 years ago

This was a first time back in many years. The staff is really great. Our server Anthony was awesome. We had one dish that not prepared as expected and he took care of it with no issues. Food is good and desserts were very tasty.

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First date with my husband in a long time. Everything was perfect.

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Excellent service by Panda. First time here. But the food can better.

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Consistently delicious food and great personalized service. We have been enjoying BWI for 20+ years!

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I had the beef ribs and they were the best ever!

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Had a nice steak, but the experience seemed a bit down from previous visits.

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I love fried shrimp and I asked the waitress and she likes them too. They got a new vendor CISCO. The shrimp was flat and too crispy more like a potato chip. She asked if I wanted something else. She apologized for my order. Since they were $31 should have ordered something else. My husband ordered the pork chops and they were dry. We won't be back.

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There is no better place to get a truly great dinner (especially prime rib). I guess it is fit for a king.

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This is hands down one of the best steak houses in the SCV, great service and has HISTORY... If you're in the mood for outstanding food with a great atmosphere look no further..

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We have dinner here for my birthday and my husband's. Love this place. Food is great

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Great service and food

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Steak and lobster was very good.

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Good steaks good drinks

Published 7 years ago

The service here is great with friendly smiles from everyone! The food is very good! The steaks are delicious here and I've always received mine perfectly cooked!

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Boy did they go down hill. The staff was.nice, They used to have the best crab salad anywhere. It's been 5 years & I still remember how good it was. I'm from the East Coast & don't get out there that often. I had to try their shrimp salad...what a disappointment. Had 5 shrimp, at least they fully shelled them thru the tail...it"s pretty poor class when You have to get your fingers dirty to shell the tail..the only good thing about they need to bring back the crab salad. They are a bit pricey too. Hope they can get back to what they were.

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My wife and I's favorite local steak house.

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Love Backwoods in Santa Clarita icon! Great food and drinks!

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Just visiting relatives, and they brought here for dinner. Ambience was great. Server was great. Food was great. Cooks cooked food great. Nostalgic pictures, etc was nice to see. All was awesome.

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Very good prime rib

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Very nice looking place

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Супер місце! Просто ВАУ!!! Стейки клас, атмосфера… Рекомендую!!!!!!!!!

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This Family restaurant has been around for at least 40 years. I’ve been coming here for 20 years. It was closed during Covid for two years but has remained open afterwards and is a wonderful place to eat. Its primary food is steak and ribs it’s not for the vegan however they do have vegan items. There’s a full-service bar and the food is cooked as you order. Sawdust on the floor is a very friendly warm atmosphere and the prices are to match. This is a must eat place in Santa Clarita

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As always this place is consistent and good. Old time steak house with old time service, charm and hospitality. Always a fun place to go.

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Amazing! Marla was the best and we celebrated two birthdays and an 11th wedding anniversary. It felt good to celebrate again 😌

Published 6 years ago

Been coming here for 25 years. Always been a great place for Prime Rib and Steak. Back in the day they had a great Prime Rib Sandwich on a open faced bread really cheap. But it is still really good. Also try the clam chowder. Back in the day you would have to wait at least an hour with the line going all away around the building but it was worth it. Best in SCV.

Published 2 years ago

For the first time since I've been eating here since the late 1980's, my top sirloin steak was difficult to cut and more difficult to chew. The waitress brought me another one, but it wasn't much of an improvement. Previously, I have never had a steak there that was not tender and delicious. I'll give them one more try and then go elsewhere when I am in the mood for steak. I hope that it was just a bad batch of beef and doesn't happen again.

Published 2 years ago

Great service the baked potato is always good our prime rib was just ok.

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This place steaks. Thick sirloin, perfectly cooked.

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Food is consistently spot on and Marla is an amazing server. She's efficient, friendly, warm, and always welcoming.

Published 3 years ago

Came here for steak; porterhouse and Ribeye- yeah! So delicious with side of steamed veggies. Twice baked potato, oh and the creme brûlée a must if you have a sweet tooth 😋😋Very reasonable prices. Would definitely recommend. ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ It’s casual and friendly; we felt like the youngest girls in the room, a Grownups and Couples kind of place. Steaks took a while, but you don’t mind when you’re enjoying conversation and wine, that was nice- Noble Vines 515. Check it out!

Published 3 years ago

Food was good. Danielle, who was our waitress, was very good and accommodating. Not a huge desert menu but their special coffee is wonderful

Published 3 years ago

Had a amazing Dinner with my wife here for the first time and we were both completely satisfied with everything. The service was beyond great, our waitress and wait-staff was amazing. Our Food was perfect, salad was fresh and steaks were cooked to our liking. There was really no room to complain. Definitely one of our new favorite places to dine out and enjoy a great meal.

Published 3 years ago

I like this place a lot. Although it's a bit pricey, it always feels like you're going over to a friend's house for dinner when you go here. I love the fact that they make their own ginger ale here too. It's incredible.

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Amazing food and service

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Traditional atmosphere and food, with great bartenders.
Disappointing to not be able to bring home some of their good prime rib to my handicapped mother, seems showing up in person to place a small order (no UberEATS Postmates etc) is too much to handle on certain busy days, but fortunately "Backwards" Inn is not the only game in town. The big tip I would have happily given the server here on a take out went to another place.

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