Are you someone who loves eating big and flavorful meals? Then you’ll find exactly what you’re craving at Cork & Batter in Simi Valley — where we do roadhouse dining better than anyone else.The style of cooking we celebrate at Cork & Batter is known as roadhouse food. Roadhouse food is not just a type of cuisine; rather, it is a lifestyle — a tradition built on comfort, flavor, and joy in every bite. When you enter Cork & Batter, you will feel this spirit immediately.

What Exactly Is Roadhouse Food?

Imagine roadhouse food as America’s original comfort cuisine — born in roadside inns where travelers gathered for hearty meals and good company. Meals with "backbone," featuring juicy, chiselled meats, a variety of starters, skillets served hot from the stove, and accompanying side dishes that are equally satisfying in their own right. 

Meals taste smoky and savory, with that warmth we know from our homes. Meals where you’ll take a deep breath as you lean back and say, "yeah, this is the way to live."

How Cork & Batter Elevates That Classic Flavor

At Cork & Batter, we keep the rustic heart of roadhouse cooking — but we give it a little California flair.
Every dish starts with quality ingredients, a dash of creativity, and plenty of smoke.

Here’s what you’ll find sizzling from the kitchen:

• Slow-Smoked Brisket with a perfect bark and buttery finish

• Fall-Off-The-Bone Ribs glazed in our signature bourbon sauce

• Smoked Wings, crisped to perfection

• Loaded Nachos made for sharing

• Mac & Cheese baked golden and bubbling

Each plate is designed to be bold, balanced, and memorable — comfort food made with craftsmanship.

More Than a Meal — It’s a Mood

Roadhouse dining has never just been about what’s on the plate.
It’s the hum of conversation, the clink of glasses, the smoky air that tells you something special’s cooking.

At Cork & Batter, that energy fills every corner:

• Nights full of live music to provide continued fun and enjoyment.

• Cocktails crafted right in front of you such as Strawberry Fields Forever and the Rusty Spur to provide a unique hand-crafted beverage.

• The Roadhouse Bar is full of friendly faces, a great atmosphere, and an ideal location where locals can gather after District events.

• Comfort food-based menu items that will remind you of meals prepared at home and with family.

Whether you're leaving the Town Center in Simi Valley or have spent the day at work, this will be your place to relax, laugh, and stay for a while.

Why Roadhouse Food Feels So Right

The reason why people enjoy consuming this type of food is simple.

Eating with family and friends has always been a tradition from a time long past

At Cork and Batter, we have taken this concept and applied it to everything we do as a company.

The experience created through the use of wood for smoking the meats, pouring of beer and enjoying the time spent at these events gives participants a connection to one another and a sense of belonging to the same community.

Experience True Roadhouse Flavor — Right Here in Simi Valley

If you’re searching for the real deal — food that’s bold, soulful, and unforgettable — Cork & Batter Roadhouse is where you’ll find it.

Bring your appetite. Bring your crew.
And get ready to taste roadhouse food the way it was meant to be — with heart, heat, and a little Simi Valley spirit.