La Mirada’s Legendary Steakhouse
For 60+ Years
Huge Portions & Great Memories Await
There’s a reason families in La Mirada have been walking through the same log cabin doors since 1958. North Woods Inn isn’t simply a steakhouse in La Mirada; it’s where birthdays get celebrated, where couples fall back in love over cheese bread, and where kids toss peanut shells on the floor with delight.
Located at 14305 Firestone Boulevard, North Woods Inn is the kind of restaurant in La Mirada that people don’t just visit once; they come back year after year, decade after decade, generation after generation. If you’ve been searching for the best places to eat in La Mirada, the regulars will tell you: start here.
A Year-Round Winter Wonderland Off the I-5
The snow never melts on the roof of North Woods Inn La Mirada. If you’ve ever been driving down the 5 freeway and seen the restaurant with snow on the roof, that’s North Woods Inn. Icicles hang from the eaves year-round, and the log walls glow warm against the California sun. Inside, the dining room smells like sizzling steak, fresh-baked cheese bread, and the faint sweetness of peanut shells scattered across the floor.
North Woods Inn is a general institution. Parents and grandparents have brought their families here for decades, sharing the time-honored tradition of tearing into cheesebread and tossing peanut shells on the floors guilt-free. Every meal arrives with two salads, a basket of cheese bread, rice pilaf, and a baked potato, ensuring everyone leaves stuffed and there’s plenty of leftovers. It’s the kind of restaurant where dinner takes its time and nobody wants it to end.
Whether you’re wrapping up a long day at Disneyland with the family or just looking for a local restaurant that’s both unique and delicious, North Woods Inn is a trusted destination. The dining experience is unhurried, candlelit, and tucked away from the noise of LA, providing a mountain lodge escape in the middle of the SoCal.
Multi-Generational Favorites
Famous Starters
Before the entrée arrives, the table is already full. Bowls of house salad, red cabbage salad, and garlicky cheese bread set the stage for an unforgettable meal. Often replicated but never duplicated, our signature starters are served with most of our entrees and are an indelible part of the North Woods Inn experience.
Signature Entrées
Every steak is cooked to preference and served with the full spread. The cuts are generous, the sear is dark, and the center is exactly the way you asked for it. Our seafood holds its own alongside the grill, and our Prime Rib Dip has built a cult following that brings people back on their lunch break, week after week.
Indulgent Desserts
Most guests swear they couldn’t eat another bite — until they see one of our desserts pass by their table. Our cakes are towering, indulgent, and built to share, with layers of rich chocolate and silky filling that make it impossible to say no. A great dinner deserves a proper ending, and nobody ever regrets saving room.
Frequently Asked Questions
A La Mirada Tradition Since 1981
Restaurants off the 5 Freeway have come and gone over the years. North Woods Inn has stayed, and after more than four decades, the dining room still fills up every night. What keeps people coming back isn’t just the steaks or the cheese bread; it’s the feeling of stepping into a place that hasn’t lost what made it special in the first place. The amber glow of stained glass, the crunch of peanut shells underfoot, the smell of cheese bread, and the sight of a Porterhouse sizzling past on its way to the next table. Whether you’re a La Mirada local or a family looking for a relaxing (but still magical) dinner after a long day at Disneyland or Knott’s Berry Farm, North Woods Inn is the kind of place that turns a meal into a memory. Three Clearman’s North Woods Inn locations across La Mirada, Covina, and San Gabriel carry on that tradition every single night. If you haven’t been yet, the door is open. Come see what La Mirada has known since 1981.
