Although we love them, there is more to road food than Cool Ranch Doritos and Diet Dr. Pepper. That's why we combined a list of the most delicious dining experiences we've had while on the road. This list is growing so if we missed your favorite and think its worth a try drop us a note and we'll add it to our list!
Alaska
Bonanza Bar & Grill (Skagway)While on our Alaska cruise we made a stop in Skagway, AK, and spent the day sight seeing. Hungry for lunch (that was not on the cruise ship) we stopped in the Bonanza Bar & Grill for a delicious burger and fries. Although this place was incredibly busy with cruisers they wait staff and bartender was friendly.
Bonanza Bar & Grill 280 3rd Ave, Skagway, AK 99840 (907) 983-6214 |
Red Dog Saloon (Juneau)The Red Dog Saloon in Juneau, Alaska, has been around since the heyday of Juneau's mining era. Because several cruise ships were at port in Juneau this historical saloon was crowded! Fortunately, we found two empty barstools and bellied up to the bar for a cold beer and some chips & queso. We enjoyed crowd watching and listening to the "ragtime" piano player. Watch out for the saw dust covered floor as it can be a bit slippery.
Red Dog Saloon 278 S Franklin St, Juneau, AK 99801 (907) 463-3658 |
COLORADO
Maggie's Kitchen (Ouray)While riding the Harley on the Million Dollar Highway of Colorado we developed an appetite and needed to satisfy it with a Colorado green chili cheeseburger. We found the most delicious, and reasonably priced burger at Maggie's Kitchen. The small restaurant was crowded with a tour bus but it didn't affect the level of service.
Maggie's Kitchen 703 Main St, Ouray, CO 81427 (970) 325-0259 |
Pikes Peak Summit House (Pikes Peak)Pikes Peak, America’s Mountain, is one of Colorado’s many 14ers, but the only one with a bustling visitor’s center that serves scientifically crafted, fresh donuts! The visitor’s center, called Pikes Peak Summit House, has always used a special recipe to fry donuts at 14,115-feet, where the air is thinner, and water has a lower boiling point. To get the delicious fried treats and experience breathtaking views, visitors can hike, bike, or drive up the mountain.
Pike's Peak Summit House Cascade, CO 80809 (719) 385-7325 |
Sagebrush BBQ & Grill (Grand Lake)Good BBQ, good folks and a good mountain time is what you'll find at the Sage Brush BBQ & Grill. We stumbled into this quaint restaurant after a hard day of hiking the Rocky Mountains and enjoyed a delicious order of chili-cheese fries (served Christmas style) and a few cold beers. It was just what we needed to refresh our body and spirits!
Sagebrush BBQ & Grill 1101 Grand Ave, Grand Lake, CO 80447 (970) 627-1404 |
Savelli's (Manitou Springs)We stumbled into this little mom and pop pizza joint cold and tired from touring Manitou Springs, Colorado, and were pleasantly surprised by the delicious pizza and friendly staff. The sweet waitress made a mistake on our order so she had the cooks make us a second pizza on the house and only charged us half price for the first one. We had pizza for breakfast, lunch and dinner for the next few days! We highly recommend stopping here when visiting the area.
Savelli's 301 Manitou Ave, Manitou Springs, CO 80829 (719) 685-3755 |
Ska Brewery (Durango)The first time we traveled to Durango, Colorado, we fell in love with Ska Brewery's Mexican Logger so when we returned for the second time we decided that visiting the brewery was a must on our "to do" list. The best thing about this return trip was that we had our little dog with us and Ska Brewery had a pet friendly patio. So, on a beautiful day in Durango we enjoyed a refreshing beer, their True Blonde spinach artichoke dip and Top Shelf margherita flat bread.
Ska Brewery 225 Girard St, Durango, CO 81303 (970) 247-5792 |
New Mexico
5 Star Burger (Taos)Located in the middle of Taos, New Mexico, you'll find this delicious dining spot that serves delicious fare that is organic and locally resourced. We enjoyed their burgers and crispy fried jalepeno strips!
5 Star Burger 1032 Paseo Del Pueblo Sur, Taos, NM 87571 (575) 758-8484 |
Enchanted Circle Brewing (Angel Fire)Established in 2015, this small production brewery is quickly growing and distributing beers to restaurants, bars, and other breweries throughout New Mexico. While visiting Angel Fire, New Mexico, we stopped by their tasting room to sample some of their beverages and enjoy a bite of their small plate snacks.
Enchanted Circle Brewing 20 Sage Ln, Angel Fire, NM 87710 (505) 216-5973 |
Lost Ojos Restaurant & Saloon (Jemez Springs)Traveling on our Harley we stopped at Jemez Springs, NM, to view the hot springs and find a cool place for lunch and a beer. We arrived at Los Ojos Restaurant & Saloon and, although it looked a little rustic from the outside the inside was just what we were looking for! The bartender, whom we heard a patron refer to as "Mama" was friendly and welcoming. She gave us a little history lesson of the area and recommended the green chili cheese fries which were delicious!
Los Ojos Bar 17596 NM-4, Jemez Springs, NM 87025 (575) 829-3547 |
Rancho De Chimayo (Chimayo)In 1965, Mr. & Mrs. J (Jaramillo) began Rancho de Chimayó in the restored ancestral family home using recipes perfected over generations. Located about 40 miles north of Sante Fe, the restaurant, is a little bit of a drive but so worth the experience! When you visit during good weather don't forget to ask for a patio seat.
Rancho de Chimayo 300 Juan Medina Rd, Chimayo, NM 87522 (505) 351-4444 |
Sundance (Red River)Our family has been visiting The Sundance Mexican Restaurant in Red River, New Mexico, for as long as we can remember. The low ceilings and intimate spaces give this restaurant its authentic charm. Served after each meal are their famous home-made sopapillas with honey and butter.
Sundance 401 E High St, Red River, NM 87558 (575) 754-2971 |
Texas Reds (Red River)Family owned and operated, Texas Reds sits in the heart of Red River, New Mexico, has been serving mouth-watering steaks for the past 35 years! When visiting the area our family and friends always meet here for a delicious steak with all the fixings.
Texas Reds 400 E Main St, Red River, NM 87558 (575) 754-2922 |
Nevada
Hash House A Go Go (Las Vegas)
Hash House A Go Go is a local chain that is famous for their "twisted" farm food. While in Vegas we made our way over the the Linq for a hearty and delicious breakfast of sage fried chicken & waffles and lemon curd pancakes! The portions are ridiculous so bring a friend to share or at least your big boy pants!
Hash House A Go Go
3535 Las Vegas Blvd S, Las Vegas, NV 89109
(702) 254-4646
Hash House A Go Go
3535 Las Vegas Blvd S, Las Vegas, NV 89109
(702) 254-4646
North Carolina
Haywood Smokehouse (Dillsboro)
We absolutely love out of the way, long smoked, BBQ, which we found at the amazing Haywood Smokehouse while visiting the Great Smoky Mountains! At this location we dined on smoked brisket, macaroni & cheese, and their famous burned end beans!
Haywood Smoke House
403 Haywood Rd, Dillsboro, NC 28725
(828) 631-9797
Haywood Smoke House
403 Haywood Rd, Dillsboro, NC 28725
(828) 631-9797
Oregon
Apizza Scholls (Portland)Apizza Scholls, is an authentic pizza shop opened by Bryan Spangler in 2005, and serving up some delicious za in Portland's Sunnyside neighborhood. While visiting we had an amazing pizza of black olives and Italian sausage. Apizza Scholls only serves one size of pizza so bring your appetite and a friend to share!
Apizza Shoals 4741 SE Hawthorne Blvd, Portland, OR 97215 (503) 233-1286 |
Bridgeside (Cascade Locks)Bridgeside is located right next to the Bridge of the Gods in Cascade Locks, Oregon and retains the historic character and memorabilia for which the Char Burger in Cascade Locks was well known. Bridgeside is the perfect traveler's restaurant for visitors of the Pacific Crest Trail, Historic Columbia River Highway State Trail, Multnomah Falls and other Columbia Gorge waterfalls and attractions. We also enjoy serving long-time locals, and folks just passing by. We have enjoyed breakfast at this restaurant a couple of times and have never been disappointed.
Bridgeside Restaurant 745 NW Wa Na Pa St, Cascade Locks, OR 97014 (541) 374-8477 |
Thunder Island Brewing (Cascade Locks)Thunder Island Brewing Company overlooks the beautiful Columbia River in Cascade Locks, Oregon. Try one of their crafted beers or char grilled cheese burger. They also offer a variety of healthier options. Don't forget to be a trail angel and leave a beer token for the through hikers hiking the Pacific Coast Trail and popping into Cascade Locks to see some civilization.
Thunder Island Brewery 601 Wa Na Pa St, Cascade Locks, OR 97014 (971) 231-4599 |
Taprocks Northwest Grill (Grant's Pass)Traveling certainly does make you hungry so when we arrived in Grant's Pass, Oregon, we decided to pick the first restaurant that looked amazing and give it a try. We were not disappointed when we arrived at Taprocks Northwest Grill. This beautiful restaurant overlooks the Rogue River and offers amazing patio dining.
Taprocks Northwest Grill 971 SE 6th St, Grants Pass, OR 97526 (541) 955-5998 |
Tillamook Creamery (Tillamook)This cheese-lover's mecca is located in the quaint little town of Tillamook, Oregon right on Highway 101. There creamery offers a market with free samples, history on the art of cheese making, and a restaurant featuring, what else, their delicious fare! If you do not visit and enjoy a full fat delicious scoop of Tillamook's Marion Berry Pie ice cream you'll be disappointed and we'll be disappointed with you!
Tillamook Creamery 4165 N Hwy 101, Tillamook, OR 97141 (503) 815-1300 |
Texas
Cooper's Old Time Pit BBQ (Llano)Located in the Texas Hill Country, the BBQ capital of the world, Cooper's Old Time Pit Bar-B-Que is honored to be the best of the best in the barbecue business and home of the original World Famous "Big Chop. It may almost be a sin not to stop at Cooper's when traveling through Llano, Texas! You make your BBQ selections outside the restaurant at their old time pits. You then move inside to find delicious sides and all you can eat red beans. You can't go wrong with our favorites: lean sliced brisket, sausage and Cooper's jalapeno mac and cheese!
Cooper's BBQ 604 W Young St, Llano, TX 78643 (325) 247-5713 |
Auslander (Fredericksburg)The Ausländer Restaurant and Biergarten has been one of Fredericksburg’s most popular eating establishments for over twenty years. Located in the heart of historic Fredericksburg, The Ausländer offers the finest in authentic German cuisine, specializing in dishes from the state of Bavaria, which lies in the south-eastern region of Germany.
Auslander 323 E Main St, Fredericksburg, TX 78624 (830) 997-7714 |
Fred's (Fort Worth)In between wagon gigs and hunting excursions (where Terry packs in his kitchen and morphs into "Camp Cook"), he can be found at the famous burger joint "Fred's Café," in the Arts District of West Fort Worth, knocking back beers with the Merry Souls and Colorful Characters that frequent Fred's, frolicking on the patio with his sassy daughter Adeline, and bumping to the local live music with his lovely wife Jennifer. (TK & G-man's fav: Fred's burger with cheese and cold-ass beer!)
Fred's Texas Cafe 7101 Camp Bowie W Blvd, Fort Worth, TX 76116 (817) 332-0083 |
Pizza Planet (Amarillo)Pizza Planet Pizza Planet is an Amarillo, Texas, institution since 1974. The serve up delicious pizza pies LOADED with so many toppings it takes two hands to hold a slice! (TK & G-man's fav: 1/2 Canadian back, 1/2 black olive)
Pizza Planet 2400 Paramount Blvd, Amarillo, TX 79109 (806) 353-6666 |
The Plaza (Amarillo)The family-owned Plaza Mexican Restaurant in Amarillo, Texas, has been serving great Mexican food since....wait....I can't tell you that or it will give away my age! Trust these Foodies when we tell you there's nothing better than a plate of enchiladas served hot and delicious from the kitchen of the Plaza Mexican Restaurant!
The Plaza 2101 S Soncy Rd, Amarillo, TX 79124 (806) 358-4897 |
Texas Chili Parlor (Austin)TCP is many things to many people but to all of Austin, TCP has become a landmark, a not-to-be-missed bit of local color. A visit to TCP will do your spirit good! (TK & G-man fav: chili and the enchiladas!) The Texas Chili Parlor has been an Austin institution since 1976!
Texas Chili Parlor 1409 Lavaca St, Austin, TX 78701 (512) 472-2828 |
Utah
Doughbird (Moab)
We came to Doughbirds in Moab, UT, based on another YouTuber's recommendation to try their cronut donuts and fried chicken. We didn't make it for lunch but we did stop in for breakfast and we fell in love! Cronuts are a delicious cross between a donut and a croissant. We chose two, of course, a salted caramel, and samoas that tasted just like the Girl Scout cookie!
Doughbird
125 N Main St, Moab, UT 84532
(435) 255-8510
Doughbird
125 N Main St, Moab, UT 84532
(435) 255-8510
Washington
San Juan Brewing Company (Friday Harbor)This brewery's remote location makes it a genuinely unique location for their craft beers and menu. After touring Friday Harbor via coop scoop we made our way to this brewery for a delicious beer and snack before taking the ferry back to Anacortes, Washington.
San Juan Brewing 410 A St, Friday Harbor, WA 98250 (360) 378-2017 |
Sea J's Cafe (Port Townsend)If you're looking for the best fish and chips in Port Townsend, Washington, then look no further than Sea J's Cafe located along the Port Townsend Bay. You'll have to ignore the ambiance and you might have to wait for a table (family style at that) but you'll be pleasantly surprised by the delicious "cod" fish and chips. We heard their shakes are amazing as well.
Sea J's Cafe 2501 Washington St, Port Townsend, WA 98368 (360) 554-9590 |
Snoqualmie Brewery & Taproom (Snoqualmie)At the Snoqualmie Brewery and Taproom they brew seven outstanding beers plus a rotating selection of seasonal beers that have signature Pacific Northwest flavors. We stopped in after visiting the Snoqualmie Falls for a brew and snack.
Snoqualmie Brewery 8032 Falls Ave SE, Snoqualmie, WA 98065 (425) 831-2357 |
Canada
Garrick's Head Pub (Victoria)
During our Alaskan cruise we made our way back to Seattle via Victoria BC where we had a little bit of free time to roam this amazingly beautiful city. Touring made us very hungry and thirsty so we wandered into Bastion Square and into the Garrick's Head Pub hoping to try some local poutine and sip on a delicious pint. We were so thankful that our wandering led us to this amazing pub and that our first taste of poutine was equally amazing!
Garrick's Head Pub
1140 Government St, 69 Bastion Square, Victoria, BC V8W 1Y2, Canada
+1 250-384-6835 ext. 3
Garrick's Head Pub
1140 Government St, 69 Bastion Square, Victoria, BC V8W 1Y2, Canada
+1 250-384-6835 ext. 3
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