Posted in Arizona
October 20, 2018
This Delicious Restaurant On A Rural Country Road In Arizona Is A Hidden Culinary Gem
We’re all about our small-town restaurants in Arizona. There’s just something about fresh, local ingredients, welcoming faces, and a charming atmosphere that big city chain eateries can never compare to. Old County Inn checks all of those boxes and definitely warrants a visit next time you’re in the Pine area.
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Hungry diners often stop by after exploring the nearby Tonto Natural Bridge State Park.

A live band is almost always playing and the upbeat yet laid-back ambiance is perfect for families.

His culinary background definitely paid off! Innovative dishes like craft beer-infused cheese with house-made breadsticks for dipping put a delicious twist on traditional Italian food, and customers can’t get enough of it.

Shown above is a simple white pizza with three cheeses, extra virgin olive oil, and Italian parsley.

Other unique pie toppings include clams, cilantro-serrano pesto, and even wood-fire roasted pork. You can taste the freshness of each homemade ingredient in every bite.

The full restaurant menu is served here, so you can stay in one place for both food drink without interrupting conversations to move locations.

Plenty of folks with stories to tell saunter in off the backcountry roads, and these bar stools were designed for strangers to bond over a few drinks.

All of the drinks here come from renowned Arizona breweries, and even the fruit juices and simple syrups are made in-house!

Maybe Old Country Inn should consider putting up a hitching post outside the restaurant!

When the aroma of pizza is so strong that elk are lined up to get their share, you'll know you've arrived!
Have you ever eaten at Old County Inn? What other small-town restaurants in Arizona should everyone try at least once? Let us know your favorites!
Address: 3502 N Hwy. 87, Pine, AZ 85544