Mt. Shasta welcomes new owners of the Wayside Grill
L to R: Terry Taforo, Chamber of Commerce Representative; Terry & Denise Eilers, Owners; Ellen Coleman and Tom Moore, Chamber of Commerce Representatives
Lately there is an unmistakable excitement throughout the north state, regarding the newly reopened Wayside Grill located at 2217 S. Mt. Shasta Boulevard, a Siskiyou County landmark since the 1950’s.
It appears that the new owners of the Wayside Grill, Denise and Terry Eilers and Rich and Elaine Barber, have created a near perfect combination of a diverse menu, great food, excellent service, compelling ambiance and live music. The result: A quintessential little café and roadhouse has quickly grown into one of the most popular restaurants in the county. Featuring a full bar, substantial wine and bottled beer list, in addition to 12 beers on tap, the Wayside Grill is also a favorite watering hole for locals and travelers alike.
Even before you enter the Wayside Grill you are met with the wonderful smoky aroma of the wood fired brick oven, where gourmet pizzas and specialty dishes are baked at a blazing 600 degrees. In addition to the thin-crust, hand tossed, Italian style pizza, the nicely appointed lunch and dinner menus feature numerous half-pound burgers, steaks, pasta, Baja tacos, salads, fish, chicken and Chipotle BBQ. Also, other specialty items include Cuban chicharones, sweet potato fries and roasted red pepper humus. If you love homemade soups, the Wayside has some award winners including their extraordinary Cajun shrimp and lobster bisque, served every Friday.
Live music also plays a part of the overall Wayside experience. Local entertainers as well as touring musicians play a wide variety of music. Terry and Denise, usually hands on cooking and serving, occasionally take a break to play and sing a few songs.
Situated in a beautiful location with views of Mt. Shasta from the main dining room and the Eddy Mountains from the large outdoor deck and back yard, the Wayside offers indoor and outdoor dining at its best. The Wayside is open for lunch and dinner from 11 AM to 9 PM daily, later on weekends and the bar is open from 11AM until closing. After the many changes over the years, it is good to see the Wayside Grill has finally found a unique and successful identity. Call 530-918-9234 for more information or to make a reservation.
