Restaurant Detail

Backroad Grill (American)
330 Galice Rd
Merlin, OR 97532
(541) 476-4019

Overall rating:			(Based on 25 ratings)
Most recent rating:			10-19-2009 12:12 AM
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Most Recent Ratings
	10/19/2009	goldstrike
	08/22/2009	grumpe
	08/16/2009	POBA
	08/03/2009	CraigAnd
	07/24/2009	travel guru
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Always excellent. Three of us were there on sunday. One had chicken fried steak, another liver and onions and another had a zesty corn soup/chowder with a twist of hotness. All excellent.

Waitress very good and attentive, you feel like family.

Prices are good, entrees were $10.50 each and very ample and choices of sides. We had clam chowder homemade, exc. and fresh grilled veggies.

Ample and refilled bread basket with real butter and warm and comforting. Some kind of french bread.

There are coupons of www.kajo.com for free dessert. We had cheesecake and a pecan tart.

Will go back and back again.

Hate that they close down for winter.

highly recommended....

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CONTINUED EXCELLENCE~~~~~~we go off hours and are treated royally and like cherished guest. Burger today and Lisa's salad and YELLOW WATERMELON. Yes, have never had that sweet delight before.

Also, go to www.kajo.com and download a coupon for a free mini dessert with entree. We had a pecan pie little square and a lemon tort.

Delightful and a hidden gem in Merlin.

Worth the drive.

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Three of us had dinner there last night, it was rib night. I have eaten there several times the menu has changed some what from the last time I was there.One of us had the ribs very good and two of us had chicken fried steak had great taste and flavor, I'm sure the secret is that it's freshly made there. My only complaint is that they put gravy on the plate and then place the meat on top, this leads me to beleive that the gravy is cold and putting the meat on top heats every thing up, would much rather see the gravy on the meat. and I hate paying two dollars for colored water they call Ice tea(no taste) what so ever.

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We took my Mom to Backroad Grill for her birthday dinner on Sat., Aug 15, this was her choice. We all had a wonderful time and the service was, as always, great. We loved the bruchetta and our dinners. Their clam chowder is really really good. The presentation of the food is always a treat to see. This is one of our favorite restaurants and will always go back!

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I have reviewed this restaurant many times and it remains consistently good. But don't trust me, check out what "out-of-town" reviewers have to say in this recent article at: http://golfpnw.com/598/backroad-grill-merlin-or. The photos of their food presentation are worth the visit.

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My husband had the chicken fried steak -- one of his favorites; he thought he was the best he has ever eaten and we've been all over the US. I had the liver and onions -- I know not everyone's favorite, but if you like it they do it right, very tender. We will definitely be return customers!!!

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OUTSTANDING....in both food, ambience and service.

We were there Sunday about 4 pm, between there heavy peak periods.

Lovely lodge decor.

Must admit, we wanted to see who catered for Mrs. Laura Bush last week.

Can see why.

Special was a chicken sandwich on pita bread for $6. HUGE.

I had the burger with mushrooms and swiss and for $1.50 added 3 big pieces of smoked bacon.

We both had garden salads, $2 each, and very large with veggies and nice dressings.

Freshly baked break.

And dessert, yum yum yum. A little plate of 4 that we shared: pecan bar that takes like shoefly pie, lemon bar, a choc. cupcake and a vanilla cupcake. More that ample for us to share and get a taste. Very sweet and rich, would have been too much to eat all four by onesself.

Our sodas were refilled 3 times, without asking.

All in all, beautiful experience. Came to $30 with tip.

Lovely setting and worth the ride to merlin.

Highly recommended....we will be back and OFTEN.

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We are from Chicago visiting friends and must say we appreciated excellent service and outstanding food presentation. We were surprised at the quality of the food and wine in "small town" restaurant. Simply excellent!! We enjoyed the Mediterranean pasta, prime rib, chicken club and Lisa's salad. WOW! What a charming friendly restaurant!!! THANK YOU Backroad Grill!

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I am an unabashed fan of this restaurant for which I make no apologies. New additions to the menu and an expanded wine list, featuring southern Oregon wines, differentiates this outstanding family operated restaurant. Take the short drive to Merlin and you won't be disappointed - Promise!

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My wife and I went there because I had won a gift certificate from a charity golf event.
What a pleasant surprise. It was a 1/2 hour drive, the service was slow to start but then got into high gear and the beer was really cold.
We both had prime rib - rare, which was perfect. And the soup, veggies etc were great accompaniments.
Yup, we will return.

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Sometimes the service is very slow.

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For me it was food A+, but service C. The chicken pot pie was to die for -- especially the mile-long piece of flaky pastry that topped this marvelous melange. Alas, our server was really hammered by a large party, and I know how tough that can be. I just wish someone else would have picked up the slack. Will I go again? Try and stop me!

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This was our first visit to Backroad Grill and enjoyed every aspect of the evening there. The five of us were seated in the back room which we liked very much. Our wait person was Helen who was very attentive and a happy friendly person. Did not see any appitizers listed on the menu but Helen suggested a few coconut prawns. Oh my, they were soooo good and the sauce that comes in a bowl was good enough to ask what was in it--sorry, chefs secret. Their racks of ribs (Friday only) and the soy Halibut were excellent. Don't go away without trying the Fuge Cake. (As they say, "to die for".)
annakaye

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Our visiting family and I went for dinner while they were here - one is a veggie (not a vegan) and we were so delighted with the friendly atmosphere and delicious dinners that we will be returning often. I decided that it would be just the place for our monthly Secret Pal luncheon club to visit using the little back room and I believe we had 10 to 12 ladies. Made reservations and we had a wait person named Lisa that absolutely bent over backwards to see that we received everything we wanted and then some. We had separate checks with smiles and good humor. Sometime 10-12 of the somewhat "older" ladies can be a test of patience, I imagine!! Anyway, we had a great time and I would reccommend this resturant to everybody withous a hesitation.

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We are from New York visiting our friends in Grants Pass and they brought us to this quaint restaurant for dinner. We were impressed with the extensive menu selections and the presentation matched many of the upscale restaurants we have been to in all of our travels. The meals were excellent and the wine selection was impressive. Best of all was that the staff treated us like family. Overall a fantastic dining experience.

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The service wasn't good, our waitperson didn't check on us not once for water and such. We had to get up to find her and have our daughters meal returned. It was not to her liking. We had to wait another 20 minutes for a grilled cheese sandwich. My spouse ordered a mushroom hamburger it was over cooked and burnt around the edges. This isn't the first time we had poor service and crap for food there. going back isn't very likely.

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Well, one of the MOST "rated" restaurants on this site, continues to surpass expectations. We had unexpected last minute guests on the Thanksgiving weekend - not a problem - graciously welcomed at BRG and the food was exceptional. For the "naysayers" in the rating scheme...Give me a specific restaurant in GP that beats this wonderful establishment. Service was excellent! Dishes prepared as requested!

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Had a terrific dinner at Backroad Grill on Saturday night, 11/4/06. Hubby had the special, prime rib, which was served exactly as he ordered. He chose the clam chowder and really liked it. I had the halibut with a soy/brown sugar glaze. YUM! Can't wait to try the bronzed halibut next time. The vegetables served with the entrees were perfect. I chose the cajun chicken gumbo for soup to start, very tasty and really liked the hot/spicy flavor from the chorizo. The presentation of the entrees was upscale and a nice surprise for a "little place in Merlin". Service was EXCELLENT. Can't wait to go back.

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Bland, boring food. Terrible atmosphere. It feels like a tourist trap. Stupidly expensive. Very limited menu. The halibut was over cooked and flavorless. They had an endless and stupid-pet-tricks TV show on two wall-mounted televisions the entire time I was in there. It was a totally miserable experience. AVOID!

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I'm not as impressed with this place as everyone else seems to be. The food is good, but not outstanding. No complaints, except that it's a little overpriced for what you get. (I had the chicken pot pie.)

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This resaurant serves delicious food, has great service, a nice friendly atmosphere, is very clean and is a delighful place to dine out!!!

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My family from Chicago visited this past week and were totally impressed - "We can't believe it, so good, so clean, so charming", said my world traveling son.

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We were very pleased with the food, service and prices!!! We have a new favorite place to eat!

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I enjoyed a most delicious, "allergy free" meal at this cozy, welcoming restaurant. For those of us with multiple food allergies, it is a delight to be able to go out without fear of hives, stomach ache, or worse,a trip to the E.R. It was service with a smile as they tailored the meal to my individual needs. My halibut and veggies were cooked to perfection and the peach/marrionberry cobbler was worth every delectable calorie. Overall, the excellent service, high quality food, and inviting atmosphere are deserving of an A+ rating.

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The Backroad Grill has reopened after their usual winter hiatus with new additions to the menu. Ahi Tuna was the evening's special and the presentation was unbelievable to say nothing of the cilantro-tomato-onion sauce covering a perfectly prepared tuna entree. The Haddock is excellent with a choice of preparation, bronzed or soy-ginger sauce. A new dessert simply called "chocolate cake" is irresistible, scrumptious and down right outstanding - "Yummy" understates this exquisite "must have" desert. The service is equally outstanding. This restaurant is a well kept secret among the locals but has earned a deserved rating of A+ suggesting that it is worth the drive from "wherever" - you won't be disappointed!

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What a pleasant experience. ABSOLUTLY The best!!!!! Chicken Fried Steak West of the Atlantic Ocean. My son had their hamburger, my wife the Coconut Prawns. We were all delighted. Just a couple miles off I-5 on my way to Eugene. We can't wait go back on our way home. We were driving so we could not take advantge of there wine.

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This little, charming, restaurant always serves good food and provides daily specials. Presentation of entrees is noteworthy. Exceptionally clean with friendly service. Wine & Beer available. The "Friday night rib special" is my favorite but come early because they almost always sell out.

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Great steaks.

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