Any good non-chain food places along I-5?

[jmcoreymv]

I'm going to be moving from San Francisco down to Orange County tomorrow. Are there any good places that most people wouldn't normally know about to stop and eat?

 

[Demon-Xanth]

Only places I know of are in South SF and Daly City, but I'm sure you're thinking somewhere further south.

 

[Icanoutsmokeany1]

No, not really, but for some reason I love that Denny's right before you hit Bakersfield.

 

[DingDingDao]

Harris Ranch Inn & Restaurant -- north of Kettleman City. The exit is Dorris Ave/198. It smells like manure outside, but it's fine inside and the steaks are pretty good.

 

[Blazin Trav]

In and Out? I don't know of many good chains, but there are good independent restaurants.

 

[Pause]

Taco Bell

 

[b0mbrman]

I like stopping at Pea Soup Andersen's in Santa Nella (or Buellton if you ever take the 101)

It is a chain, though (three total)

 

[jammur21]

Leave house
3 hours to Harris Ranch

2-3 hours until In n Out burgers in Santa Clarita, Burbank, or Norwalk

 

[senseamp]

There is an In-N-Out on I5, I think in Kettleman City.

 

[jmcoreymv]

I know In-N-Out is good, but theres a few right around my house in OC, I was looking for something new. I've also already been to the Harris Ranch (which is definitely more than I was wanting to spend, but good).

 

[senseamp]

Isn't there some place with split pea soup that's there are a bunch of ads for?

 

[Dr. Detroit]

Originally posted by: senseamp
There is an In-N-Out on I5, I think in Kettleman City.

Harris Ranch:thumbsup:

Stop at Magic Mountian Parkway and go to Tommy Burger. Better than In-N-Out especially if you like chili.

http://www.originaltommys.com/burger.php

 

[brtspears2]

There is really only chain food places on the way.

 

[fs5]

Originally posted by: DingDingDao
Harris Ranch Inn & Restaurant -- north of Kettleman City. The exit is Dorris Ave/198. It smells like manure outside, but it's fine inside and the steaks are pretty good.

that's where we usually stop. Just remember go to the family dining area instead of the fancy place. Same cows, same meat, just not as pricey

 

[pcmodem]

Originally posted by: b0mbrman
I like stopping at Pea Soup Andersen's in Santa Nella (or Buellton if you ever take the 101)

It is a chain, though (three total)

I second the nomination for Andersen's. Classic road trip stop.
-PCM