The Outpost by Valley Farm

I stopped here while driving through Mount Laguna, and it was exactly what I needed. The atmosphere is super relaxed and welcoming, and the food is fantastic—perfect after a day of exploring the trails. Everything felt fresh and made with care, and the service was friendly and genuine, which made the experience even better.

It’s also a convenient place to pick up some snacks or essentials if you’re out adventuring. The rustic vibe fits perfectly with the mountain surroundings, and the location couldn’t be more scenic. It’s the kind of place that feels like a hidden gem, but once you find it, you know you’ll be back. Definitely worth a stop!

Service: 5

We had lunch there. The food was delicious and tasty. Atmosphere was great. I would definitely return.

Excellent Food! Excellent Ambience! Great Service! Feels like home

Service: 5

Always a great stop after a days hike. The staff and food are exceptional!!

Service: 5

Great drinks. Great staff. And best of all, GREAT FOOD!

Food and drinks: Good food and drinks. Friendly and helpful staff.

This is a beautiful little gem way out in the mountains. Log cabin themed it fits right in with the scenery. Food here is worth the drive. We ride our motorcycle s here. There BBQ is great. Love the good ol French fries here. They have a full bar with great beer selection as well.

Service: 4

Not worth the price or the wait. We stopped here hoping for a quick bite on the way home from camping. After paying nearly $30 for brisket fries and a soda we waited nearly an hour before I asked for a refund. Despite the inconvenience they still charged me for the soda and only refunded the food. I didn’t want to fight anymore and left. Save your time and money, go anywhere else.

Service: 1

Bar and grill had great food at reasonable prices and a fun ambiance

Service: 4

Love this place . Good food dog friendly

We've been coming here since you guys open. Almost every time you've knocked it out of the park. Today was the first time that the brisket sandwich and the pulled pork were pretty average. The buns have definitely changed and mine almost look like it had a McDonald's kids hamburger bun. The brisket was pretty dry. It took about 25 minutes to get our two sandwiches and it was only about half full. Of course we're gonna come back one or two more times, but hopefully it'll jump back to what it was. Everybody has a bad day once in a while!!!

Service: 3

The cabins you rent out are sub par. Unclean, rodents, wifi weak, $50 a day cleaning fee and nothing gets cleaned, poor communication by staff...but food at restaurant was ok.

The food ! The vibe! The team ! Seriously our favorite place to eat and listen to music .

Been wanting to try this place for a bit, and the wait was well worth it. The vibe of this place reminded me of old-fashioned combined with Mountain Cabin look and feel. Being tucked in with the Cleveland National Forest, it adds a surreal forest-coutryside flair to it. Hospitality of the staff and pateons/customers was at-ease, friendly, and respectful. My party sat at the bar where we learned a bit after the person working the bar can food orders as well. The lady working the bar was very polite and attentive. If you rather sit at a table, the kitchen is to the left upon entering where food orders can be placed there. There are two bathrooms located to the side of the bar area.

Tried the Old Fashion and Whisky sour and these were mixed like they made at home. Smooth texture with flavor, and not an uncomfortable bitterness with it. Easily the best mixed drinks I've tried in a very long time.

As for BBQ that's why I was there. We ordered the brisket burger, tri-tip and pulled pork burgers. Each burger, the BBQed meats, were perfection. No need to include sauce, the meat is already tender with great seasoning. They do include a little bit of sauce but that's all that's needed. If there is a need for more BBQ sauce, ranch for fries, etc. there is a condiment and silverware station on the far wall between the bar and kitchen. We wanted to try the ribs but that'll be another trip to the Outpost later on.

The Outpost is a little bit of a drive if you are in the city area of San Diego. But if someone suggests BBQ I wouldn't mind the drive. Also a good trip, spot to visit if people are visiting from out of town.

Service: 5

Good food, music and craft beer. Perfect post ride, run or hike joint.

Food & drinks: Get the brisket ? Actually everything is good. Great stop on the way home after MTB. Also excellent if you are camping nearby and want to get warm..

Service: 5