River's End Pub and BBQ - Santa Clarita, California

Lyanna M.

Santa Clarita's River's End Pub is such a gem. The brisket is melt-in-your-mouth good, and the open mic nights on Thursdays and karaoke every other Saturday are always so much fun. The staff are so warm and welcoming—you walk in, and it just feels like home. The live music on weekends and comedy nights make it even more special, and the whole place has this great, family-friendly vibe. And the setting? Just perfect. There’s a little creek running right next to the restaurant, and with the magical string lights over the outdoor seating, it always feels like something out of a dream. If you're looking for great food, great people, and a great atmosphere, this is the place to be!

Anthony M.

Cool place. 2pm on a Sunday and we had live music. Watch the prices. My Brisket plate was $32... Yikes!! That was enough to talk me out of a beer. Lots of seating inside and out.
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Adrian C.

Tucked away in the serene mountains, Rivers End Pub is a hidden gem that offers a delightful dining experience. Having visited twice, I can confidently say that this spot excels in delivering mouth-watering barbecue dishes.

On my first visit, I indulged in the Baby Back Ribs, which were perfectly cooked and fell right off the bone. My second visit I went for the 50/50 plate, a delicious combination of pulled pork and brisket that did not disappoint. Each plate is accompanied by sides; while the sides weren’t particularly impressive, they were decent enough to complement the main dishes.

An added bonus is the live music, which enhances the cozy, laid-back atmosphere. If you're looking for great barbecue in a charming mountain setting, Rivers End Pub is definitely worth a visit.

Armando &. V.

Holy smokes 🔥🔥🔥!! What a great night at River Ends BBQ & Pub… from the live music to the fantastic smoked meats and the amazing company! Couldn’t have asked for more! The food was outstanding and left us wanting to come back to try the whole menu! We had the smoked brisket, pulled pork, smoked wings, loaded pulled pork fries and delicious deserts! The musician John Schmitt played old school rock and perfectly set the ambiance!

Charmine N.

What a great find out of the crowds. We live not to far away and have driven by so many times not knowing there was the resturaunt here. So tonight we decided to go. There were 5 of us and we all tried something different. I had the pulled pork sandwich with the side of their cowboy beans. Delicious and I really enjoyed the beans! My husband had the trip tip sandwich with a side of the mac and cheese. One son had the beef brisket sandwich with a side of mac and cheese. The other had the weekend special with ribs, mac and cheese and street corn. Finally my son's girlfriend had the loaded fries and the side of Brussel sprouts. Everything was delicious. All the meats were tender and not fatty! The flavors were also delicious.

While there a live band started playing and we enjoyed the music while we had our meal. It was a fun time and we will definitely be back.

D B.

Loved,loved every bit of this place. It was off the beaten path but not too far from the freeway. Definitely a hidden gem. Delicious food, excellent service 😋 and the live band was an unexpected icing on top of the cake. Would definitely recommend to everyone. In the mood for barbecue thats delicious.

Matthew R.

This hidden gem is worth the drive! The brisket is smoked with perfection. Nice thick slices fall apart as you fork through. And the sweet or spicy BBQ sauce is unmatched, great taste! You get two sides with your Plate, I like the collard greens and cowboy beans. Happy hour can get you some great food for a great price, 2-6 weekdays!

Martha A.

Owner and staff are super friendly. The restaurant and pub had great vibes. Looks like fun and beauty all in one park. I would recommend not missing an opportunity to visit this park in Soledad canyon. Absolutely restful beautiful and relaxing vibes.