Woodside Grill — Restaurant in Anderson

Went to this place 4 times in the last 2 weeks out of convenience and haven't been Impressed yet. The service was good, the Management was Good, but the food could be considered a form of torture. The first 3 times I went there I had been told some of the things I tried to order from the menu weren't available, They gave me club sodas in cups when I had asked for Cans of ginger ale which they said they didn't have until I brought the club soda to their attention then was given cans of ginger ale from a different member of staff, They charred a medium rare and flavorless Steak(I was too tired and hungry to complain about it at that time), another time I had called in to order a dessert and it was poorly thrown together and tasted absolutely terrible. Today I had asked for Medium Rare prime rib, and when it came out it was just under Well Done. I mentioned something to the waitress and she agreed, so she took it back to try to make it right. When she came back it was Medium and mentioned that what came out before the cook had said it was Medium Rare to their standards. I then asked if I could get it Rare, and they said that they can't do the Smoked Prime Rib rare. Seriously?! They did offer me the option for a free dessert or a round of drinks... :(... ok... This place obviously needs some help in the kitchen seeing as the Drinks were the most enjoyable thing on the menu. If you're reading this and know what Medium Rare looks like, they might just hire you to be their new kitchen talent... and it would certainly be an...

I visited the Woodside after a very emotionally difficult day. I was exhausted, hungry, and incapable of making a decent decision. The hostess let me know the restaurant was out of fish and chips, then seated me graciously at a table set apart from the rest where I could stare at my phone and avoid interaction with emotionally healthy people. My waitress (I wish I could remember her name!) was kind, attentive, and sweet. I told her I would order the hamburger meal. She asked how I wanted it. "I've had a very hard day," I confessed. "Why don't you order it the way you would want it and I'll trust your judgment?" She immediately agreed and left me to my wounds. When she returned in a timely manner with my plate, she placed before me one of the best burgers I have ever eaten. It was huge, with bacon, avocado, and a fried egg inside a hearty bun with all the appropriate condiments. Outstanding. If a meal in a restaurant could be served with a side of empathy and a dusting of good cheer, this was it. And I could not find an error on the plate. The portions were large; everything was done; the presentation was inviting; the ingredients were all well balanced, and the only problem was the difficulty I found in taking bites from such a large hamburger. Kudos to all the staff at the Woodside for an evening meal that--for a time--took my mind off personal troubles and filled it with a memorable meal and the worries of how to burn off the abundance of calories I was glad to take in. I expect I will be...

A hidden jewel in Anderson, Ca. 10 seconds off Riverside Dr. for weary travelers and locals alike. For a small place it is professionally dressed. The service is noticeably excellent! From the hostess to the waitress. Top-notched service. Our crazy and under-dressed family was greeted to a treat of a chipotle-chocolate dipped bacon! just spicy enough but the kids couldn't stop eating it! The salad was unique and delicious! There are several food choices, not an overwhelming # but each so good that the decision on prime rib was made only because they have it limited to Fri and Sat. What a great decision! The Au Jus was the best ever. The meat cooked perfect and the sides awesome. My wife's Kobe beef meatloaf was enough to feed an army! I peeked at someone's fish and chips and was drooling. The beer can chicken will be next. I don't know of any local restaurant that has that! The multicolored and perfectly cooked veggies were a treat (but a bit salty). I highly recommend that you try this place. You'll be back again and I really want local places like this to continue to thrive. Finally, their mother's day brunch is excellent and very affordable. This past Mother's Day was the 1st spent w my mom in over 15 years! Great job Woodside grill...