The Old Town Junction - Santa Clarita

I visited this restaurant around 8:45PM for a date night. Initially, we went to a different place across the street but opted not to eat there. We both ordered the short rib, which we were told was a house special, and it did not disappoint. It came with asparagus, carrots, and delicious couscous. Next time, I will try the duck breast.

The positive reviews must be fake! The actual reviews can be found further down on this page. We were incredibly disappointed with our experience at The Junction on Main Street in Newhall. We typically enjoy dining at restaurants in this area, such as The Refinery and the smokehouse, but The Junction fell far short of our expectations. Every dish we ordered was subpar - frozen, lacking in flavor, undercooked, or just plain terrible. Even something as simple as a Caesar salad had wilted lettuce and strange-tasting ricotta. The service was also poor, with our server neglecting us and the main courses taking an eternity to arrive. The manager offered us a small discount on our bill and some stale cookies as an apology, but it wasn't enough to make up for the awful meal we had just endured. We will certainly not be returning to The Junction. Instead, we recommend visiting The Refinery or the smokehouse for fantastic food and service. It's a shame that Newhall has a restaurant like The Junction - save yourself the trouble and dine elsewhere. The manager's response to our complaints was dismissive and unprofessional, further souring our experience. Overall, we cannot understand why anyone would consider The Junction a good dining option.

I only tried one dish at this restaurant, the filet mignon salad. It was delicious, with about 4 ounces of beef. I ordered it medium but it came out medium rare, however, the quality of the meat made up for it. The lettuce and vegetables were tasty but there wasn't a lot of quantity for the price of $25. With a soda and a generous tip, my total came to $38 for lunch, which is more than I'm used to paying. I suppose I'll have to adjust to the higher prices in California now! The atmosphere was a bit noisy due to all the reflective surfaces, as is common in trendy restaurants. Thankfully, they had outdoor seating which was much quieter, even with the noise from passing cars on the street.

Wow, the service at this restaurant was outstanding and the food was excellent. The "I'm driving" mocktail was delicious and the appetizer tacos were filled with meat. The prime rib was massive and the duck dish was unforgettable. Overall, I would rate the service and food a 5 out of 5, and the atmosphere a 4 out of 5.

I took my daughter to this restaurant for her birthday, but they seated us right next to the door, which was incredibly annoying. The food was not worth the price, and I feel like I wasted my money. My daughter was upset, and it ended up ruining our day. We will not be returning. Service: Dine-in Meal Type: Lunch Price Per Person: $30-50 Food Quality: 2 Service: 3 Atmosphere: 2