Backfire Station – American
Stepping into this high-octane retreat feels like pulling into a vintage pit stop, where the air is thick with the savory aroma of sizzling griddles and the nostalgic charm of the open road. The kitchen revs up bold, adventurous flavors through creatively named classics like the towering Baja 1000 and the playful Spam-A-Lot, offering a spirited dining experience that celebrates the heart of Americana. Each dish serves as a flavorful tribute to racing culture, inviting guests to refuel in a vibrant space where grit meets gourmet comfort.
911 Southwest Court Avenue, Pendleton OR 97801 https://backfirestation.com/Rating: 4/5 (1 reviews)
Cuisine: American
Price range: $
Dietary options: vegan, vegetarian, low-fat, low-sodium, paleo, pescatarian, plant-based, whole30, anti-inflammatory, dash-sodium-reduced, high-fiber, aip, alkaline, renal, tlc, lectin-free, macrobiotic
Currently open
Hours
- Thursday
- 11:00 AM - 9:00 PM
- Friday
- 11:00 AM - 10:00 PM
- Saturday
- 9:00 AM - 10:00 PM
- Sunday
- 9:00 AM - 9:00 PM
What diners are saying
Diners at Backfire celebrate the impressive food quality, frequently praising the fresh and savory flavors that define the menu. Guests love the relaxed vibe of the space and highlight the prompt, attentive service
Menu
Parade Lap (Starters)
- Knobbies - $12: Sausage bites, cheddar & monterey jack cheese chunks, pretzel bites, sweet-hot mustard Available at: dinner, lunch
- Spark Plugs - $10: 5 homemade cream cheese stuffed jalapeño peppers, wrapped in bacon, smoked, side of ranch Available at: dinner, lunch
- Spam-A-Lot - $9: Skewers of pan fried Spam, pineapple, candied jalapeños, teriyaki sauce, Sriracha sauce Available at: dinner, lunch
Green Flag (Salads)
- Roadside Diner Side Salad - $7: Iceberg lettuce, black olives, pickled beets, shredded cheese, sunflower seeds, choice of dressing Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian, High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
- The Baja 1000 - $15: Iceberg lettuce, grilled chicken, sauteed onions & peppers, black olives, avocado, corn-jalapeño mix, shredded cheese, side of salsa & chips Dietary tags: High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
- The Baja 500 - $11: Smaller version of the Baja 1000 salad, side of salsa & chips Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based Available at: dinner, lunch
Main Event
- Ultimate Dog - $13: Sausage on a grilled bun with kraut, onions, peppers, melted cheddar cheese, side of red potato salad or coleslaw Available at: dinner, lunch
- Merica' Dog - $9: American style hot dog on a Pioneer Bun, side of red potato salad or coleslaw Available at: dinner, lunch
- B.L.T - $12: Bacon, lettuce, fresh sliced tomatoes, toasted white bread, mayo, side of red potato salad or coleslaw Dietary tags: Anti-Inflammatory Available at: dinner, lunch
- B.L.A.T.O - $15: Bacon, lettuce, tomato, sliced onions, avocado, bacon jam, side of red potato salad or coleslaw Available at: dinner, lunch
- Trail Taco #1 - $14: 3 grilled flour or corn tacos, carne asada beef, melted cheese, corn-jalapeño mix, green onions, lime-chile sauce, side of salsa & chips Dietary tags: High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
- Trail Taco #2 - $14: 3 grilled flour or corn tacos, pork belly, pico apple pineapple salsa, avocado, green onions, cotija cheese, sweet Hawaiian sauce, side of salsa & chips Dietary tags: High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
- Good Tread Flatbread - $16: Grilled chicken, bacon jam base, roasted red and yellow tomatoes, caramelized onions, 5 cheese blend, choice of regular or GF sweet potato crust Available at: dinner, lunch
- The Tom Burger - $14: 1/3 pound Wagyu beef patty, melted white cheddar, classic bun Available at: dinner, lunch
- The Guzzi Burger - $16: 1/3 pound Wagyu beef patty, red wine sauteed mushrooms, caramelized onions, garlic aioli, melted white cheddar, leafy greens Available at: dinner, lunch
- The Champion Burger - $17: 1/3 pound Wagyu beef patty, house-made smoked jalapeño poppers, ranch, iceberg lettuce Available at: dinner, lunch
Lubricants (Beverages)
- Prodigal Son Beer Named Sue - $7: On Tap Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based
- Prodigal Son Ella IPA - $7: On Tap Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Lectin-Free
- Prodigal Son Huckleberry Wheat - $7: Seasonal fruit ale with wild huckleberries Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based
- Quilters Irish Death - $7.5: Dark ale with hints of chocolate Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, High-Fiber, Renal
- Busch Dog Brew - $5: Beer for your dog Dietary tags: Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, DASH Sodium-Reduced, High-Fiber, TLC, Renal
- Mimosa - $9: Orange or Pineapple
- Soda - $3: Free refills
- Fire Tonic - $4: House specialty tonic Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Plant-Based, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free
Restaurants near Backfire Station
- Great Pacific Wine & Coffee Company — American
- Main Street Diner — American
- Rainbow Café — American
- Sisters Cafe — American
- The Prodigal Son Brewery & Pub — American
- Hamley Steakhouse — Steakhouse
