Backwoods Inn: A Canyon Country Tradition

Bob & Rose Ohler purchased Canyon County’s Backwoods Inn in 1968 and quickly began turning it into a second home that just happened to serve fantastic food. This legendary local steakhouse is rife with the smell of mesquite smoke and perfectly charred meat right when you walk in the door. It’s very much a restaurant from another age, decorated with yard sale knick-knacks and sawdust all over the floor. But don’t be fooled by the décor – these guys know exactly how to cook a steak. Throw in a full bar with fun, friendly bartenders and you’ve got a great place to knock back a prime rib. If you don’t have a taste for steak, locals rave about the broasted chicken—a fine cut of fowl cooked under a broiler so the inside is moist and juicy and the skin is crackling, crisp and delicious.

Backwoods Inn
17846 Sierra Highway
Canyon Country, CA 91351
(661) 252-5522
www.backwoodsinn.com

South Point Grill: Argentinian Specialties

South American food is often characterized by a serious love of meat, and the cuisine of Argentina is no exception. Valencia’s South Point Grill brings many of the specialties of that country to an audience of appreciative California diners, but be warned: vegetarians may have a hard time eating here. The house specialty is the “Argentina Mixa,” a spectacular mixed grill that incorporates tender skirt steak, short ribs, a half a chicken, chorizo, black sausage, and sweetbreads. It may put you into a meat coma, but you’ll love every minute of it. If you’re looking for something a bit lighter, the chimchurri sauce is spectacular on steak, but make sure to order extra bread to sop it up. Milanesa sandwiches are also tasty options, served on a French baguette with great French fries. Regulars also recommend the fresh empanadas.

South Point Grill
24320 Town Center Drive
Valencia, CA 91355
(661) 254-0088
www.southpointgrill.net