Josie's Hideout Saloon — Restaurant in Ramona

Kewl placeLooking for an off‑the‑wall roadside pub with character, killer food, and a welcoming vibe? Say hello to Josie’s Hideout Saloon, the crown jewel just off Lake Henshaw in the mountains above Santa Ysabel.

🏍️ Vibe & Setting

A classic biker‑friendly saloon, where Harleys rumble in and camaraderie roars in the air—“no hard looks, no hard feelings” vibes reign supreme .

Family- and dog-friendly, with outdoor seating (some with cooling misters) as well as indoor space filled with rustic charm and live music .

Perfect pit stop for riders, car clubs, hikers, and all sorts of adventurers making their way through the backcountry .

🍽️ Food & Drink

Menu strikes a savvy balance between gourmet bar food and hearty pub favorites: think Cubano sandwiches, chili dogs, steak and chicken sandwiches – all freshly made and generously portioned .

A cold beer selection with at least 16+ brews on tap, plus creative specialty cocktails to quench any thirst .

Reviews highlight perfectly cooked steak sandwiches with fries:

“Josie’s hideout is so fun here… The food is excellent. I am having a steak sandwich. With french fries…”

“My order was the Cubano… oversized and very delicious… very generous pile of french fries.”

🎸 Live Music & Atmosphere

You’ll often find live bands playing on weekends—folks love to ride in, grab a table, enjoy tunes, and soak in the mountain breeze .

This is more than just eating and drinking—it’s a social experience, full of echoes from weekend bikers, live music, and that friendly small‑town energy .

🌟 What Sets This Place Apart

Strategically tucked off the beaten path, it’s a true hidden gem for anyone exploring Lake Henshaw, Julian, or the countryside beyond .

It’s not just a bar—it’s a community spot: families, dog lovers, bikers, and groups all feel welcomed.

Everything—food, drink, service, setting—becomes more memorable against the backdrop of winding mountain roads and cooler air.

✅ Why You Should Stop In

Benefit Description

Epic Location Mountain-road charm within minutes of Lake Henshaw and Julian. Hearty, Delicious Food From Cubanos to steak sandwiches, everything is flavor-packed. Chill, Inclusive Atmosphere Welcomes bikers, families, dog owners, and outdoors fans alike. Live Music Upbeat weekend performances make it feel like a mini-festival. Great Service Regulars praise the friendly staff and efficient bar setup.

In Summary

Josie’s Hideout isn't your typical roadside bar—it’s a memorable destination that brings together rugged charm, friendly locals, mouthwatering food, cold drinks, live music, and outdoor fun. Whether you're riding through, hiking around Lake Henshaw, or road-tripping through the mountains, consider it a must-stop—a place where every visit feels like finding a hidden treasure.

Whether you're revving your bike or cruising in a car, stop by Josie’s Hideout Saloon for a weekend that combines breathtaking scenery, delicious food, and genuine camaraderie. You're not just stopping for a meal—you're...

This remote, but not very hidden, spot north of Santa Ysabel is well worth your time to visit for good food, cold, wet beer, great live music and a family-friendly, dog. Friendly place to spend time.

This is a popular place for motorcycle clubs, classic cars, and folks on the road. Road. Is not a biker bar, and is actually as family friendly as their website suggests. It just plain is.

This is a dog friendly location. This means if you have a dog that is well behaved, and you are a responsible person, your dog is welcome. Welcome. The outdoor seating area includes areas on dirt, and that's where responsible people will have their dogs anyway...

The live music is excellent, I haven't seen a cover charge involved, the acoustics are great because it's outdoors and a relatively small venue, and they don't have to blast the volume stupid hard.

The beer and wine list is extensive, and competent. I'll post a of the beer list part.

The food is excellent, crafted by somebody who cares about what they're making, and fairly priced. There really aren't very many, if any, vegetarian options other than french fries, however.

The staff are friendly, cheerful, and smart. This is a good place.

Parking is along both sides of the road, mostly for bikes, and in two small parking lots. One is directly across the street and slightly below the road; the other is just east of the main buildings on the same side of the street as the Hideout.

Outdoor seating includes wooden tables, some of which have shade umbrellas. There are also picnic tables underneath a large shade structure.

Indoor seating includes countertop, height, tables and bar stools, and a bar.

The bathrooms are single seaters, but kept clean. You are part of keeping it clean, so don't drop the ball on...

I'll give this place one more chance at an earlier time. I stopped here for a late lunch at around 2:00pm. That was probably my first mistake as they were already out of pulled pork.

First, I seated myself outside and waited for almost 10 minutes and still no service. I decided to move to a different table and that must have been the magic trick. I was waited on finally. I looked over the menu and a couple of items were already scratched out.

I ordered the pulled pork sandwich, but we already know what happened to that, so I ordered there Tip sandwich. It wasn't particularly hot when it came out. It tasted okay, but talk about a smallish order. I'm used to eating at a lot of different BBQ places and the sandwiches are usually piled so high that I could save some for dinner. The order of fries that came with it were small also. I just paid half what I paid here for lunch at a place back in Norfolk and got twice as much food.

My thoughts on all if this us that after a certain time of lunch at this place they start to run out of food and then short the amount they put on your plate. I will test this theory next time I go. I am putting together the first group ride of the year and this was the planned lunch stop. I will try it again and see if my hunches are correct, if they do better earlier then we'll make this the stop and they can make good money from the group I bring through, if not, then either Fat Ivors, Fallbrook BBQ, or Rong Branch gets our business

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