Old County Inn
Wood-fired pizza worth planning the whole trip around.
The Chow Hall | Pine, Arizona
Plan your drive through Pine around lunch at Old County Inn, where exceptional wood-fired pizza and a rustic, relaxed atmosphere make the meal worth the journey. Start with the roasted portobellos, then try the White Pizza or the Spinach, Artichoke and Chicken Pizza. Whether you have just finished hiking, climbed off your motorcycle, or arrived after a drive through the mountains, settle onto the patio and enjoy an unhurried meal in the cool mountain air.
G’s Burgers
Fresh, perfectly cooked burgers served with genuine hospitality.
The Chow Hall | Cornville, Arizona
Step inside G’s Burgers for a hot, freshly prepared burger cooked just right, friendly service, and the warm atmosphere of a comfortable neighborhood restaurant. With plenty of original and traditional choices, it is an easy place to settle in after exploring the Verde Valley. For a first visit, order Momma Brown’s Burger, the house favorite created in honor of the family burger tradition behind G’s. Add an order of fries—perfectly crisp on the outside and fluffy inside.
Red Onion Bar & Grill
Great roads. Fresh burgers. Take the long way home.
The Chow Hall | Heber-Overgaard, Arizona
Whether you ride north through Payson or sweep through Salt River Canyon and Show Low, the Red Onion makes a natural lunch stop along a memorable Highway 260 loop. Park beside the other motorcycles, step into the warm, race-car-filled dining room, and refuel with a fresh Green Chile Cheeseburger, hand-cut fries, and genuinely friendly service.
Roadkill Café
Come hungry. Bring a sense of humor.
The Chow Hall | Seligman, Arizona
Pull off Route 66 for a lunch that serves up laughs before the food arrives. At Seligman’s Roadkill Café, the menu names are part of the entertainment, and a good meal backs up the punch lines. Try the BLT, then browse the gift shop. A souvenir shirt might have strangers asking, “Is that a real place?” You’ll have the perfect answer: “Yep—and I ate there!”
Sammy’s Mexican Grill
From El Salvador to the foothills of the Catalinas.
The Chow Hall · Catalina, Arizona
Sammy came to America from El Salvador looking for opportunity and ended up building a family-owned Mexican grill beneath the Catalina Mountains. You’ll find generous portions, reasonable prices, a genuinely friendly welcome, and a place filled with personality. But the food is only part of what makes Sammy’s worth the stop. Come hungry, look around, and if you get the chance, meet the man behind it.