The Sawmill Restaurant & Alehouse: Boulder Creek's Yard Under the Redwoods

Food
Written By Adrienne Gaughan

Closed. The Sawmill ended service on August 14, 2026. No successor, reopening date or future format has been confirmed.

At 15520 Highway 9, across from Garrahan Park, it paired American fare and craft beer with a large outdoor yard and music stage. Leashed dogs were welcome in the yard. The details and dated menu below are preserved as a record of that business.

The August 2026 menu

The former owner supplied the menu below shortly before closing. It is a historical snapshot, not a current offering.

The yard and the stage

The yard was the draw, and it included a stage that hosted local and regional acts. No current music schedule is confirmed.

The August 2026 menu (historical)

Former operation at 15520 Highway 9, Boulder Creek. Prices recorded in August 2026.

Featured Items

  • DOUBLE SMASH $19.00
  • Bacon Avo Burger $20.00
  • Tenders N' Fries $15.00
    Hand breaded chicken breast Battered and fried. Served with seasoned battered crispy fries.

Appetizers

  • Curds $14.00 (out of stock)
    Wisconsin white cheddar cheese curds. Lightly hand-breaded with breadcrumbs, fresh garlic and parsley. Served with homemade ranch.
  • Wings $14.00+
    Crispy bone in wings. Buffalo, dry rub, BBQ, garlic parmesan or plain.
  • Tenders N' Fries $15.00
    Hand breaded chicken breast Battered and fried. Served with seasoned battered crispy fries.
  • Onion Ring Tower $14.00
    A tower of beer battered onion rings. Served with logger sauce and homemade ranch.
  • Fried Pickles $14.00 (out of stock)
  • App Garlic Parmesan Fries $12.00
  • APP SIZE 1/2 Onion Rings 1/2 Fries $12.00
  • App Garlic Fries $12.00
  • Sweet Frings $14.00 (out of stock)
  • Jalapeno Poppers $12.00

Burgers

  • Cheeseburger $18.00
    An American classic. 1/2 lb. Braveheart Black Angus burger. Your choice of cheese. Lettuce, onions, pickles, tomato & fancy sauce, fries.
  • BBQ Burger $20.00
    1/2 lb. Braveheart Black Angus beef, onion ring, pickles, cheddar, bacon, BBQ sauce, brioche bun, fries.
  • Mushroom Burger $20.00
    1/2 lb. Braveheart Black Angus beef, mushrooms from Santa Cruz Fungi©, onions, marsala, swiss, garlic aioli, brioche bun, fries.
  • The Big Smack $21.00
  • Bacon Avo Burger $20.00
  • Chopped Cheese $18.00
  • Jr Cheeseburger $15.00
  • SINGLE SMASH $15.00
  • DOUBLE SMASH $19.00
  • chicken philly $15.00
  • shroom philly $15.00

Sandwiches

  • Cheesesteak $19.00 (out of stock)
    Thinly sliced ribeye, grilled onions, sweet or hot peppers, white cheese, sweet steak roll, fries.
  • Fried Chicken $18.00
    Hand breaded chicken thigh marinated in a seasoned buttermilk bath, secret sauce, lettuce, pickles, fries.
  • Tri Tip $18.00
    1/2 LB tri tip, bacon, mayo, cheddar, french roll.
  • Cali Chicken $18.00
  • Pesto Chicken $18.00
  • BLTA $17.00
  • French Dip $19.00 (out of stock)

Veggies

  • Poached Pear Candied Walnut Salad $16.00
    Spring mix, red wine poached pears, candied pecans, blue cheese crumbles & shallot champagne vinaigrette.
  • Arugula Salad $16.00
  • Iceberg Wedge $14.00
    Crisp iceberg, blue cheese crumbles, bacon, pickled onion, blue cheese dressing.
  • Caesar Salad $13.00
    Romaine hearts, creamy caesar dressing, shaved parmesan, fresh ground black pepper.
  • Baja Salad $16.00
  • Arugula Sandwich $17.00
  • Large Green Salad $10.00
  • Portobello Burger $18.00

Entrees

  • Blackened Salmon Fillet $35.00
    1/2 lb. blackened salmon fillet and topped with a creamy dill sauce, served with a side of fries.
  • tacos Baja Fish Tacos $15.00+
    beer battered cod, shredded lettuce onion, creamy baja sauce. flour tortilla, fries.
  • Fish & Chips $15.00+
    1/4 lb pieces of beer battered cod. Served with fries.

Kids

  • Kids Cheeseburger $15.00
  • Kids Grilled Chicken $10.00
  • Kids Tenders $11.00
  • Grilled Cheese $10.00
  • Butter Noodles $8.00
  • PB&J Strawberry $10.00 (out of stock)
  • Kids mac & cheese $10.00 (out of stock)
  • GRAPE PB&J

Soup

  • artichoke soup bowl $10.00 (out of stock)
  • Artchoke Soup Cup $6.00 (out of stock)

Sides

  • Side Mixed Green Salad $5.00
  • Side Sauce $0.75
  • Side Caesar Salad $5.00
  • Side French Fries $5.00
  • Side Onion Rings $6.00
  • Side Garlic Fries $6.00
  • Side Bacon $2.50
  • Side Avocado $2.50
  • Side Salmon $15.00
  • Side Cheese $1.00
  • Side Mushrooms $3.00
  • Side Grilled Onion $1.50
  • Side Crispy Chicken Tenders $8.00
  • Side Grilled Chicken $6.00
  • Side 1/2 lb Patty NO PINK $7.00
  • SIDE HOT PEPPERS $1.00
  • Side Tri Tip $10.00
  • Side Grilled Jalapenos $1.00
  • 1/2 lb Patty SOME PINK $7.00
  • Side Bread $2.50
  • Au Jus Side $2.50
  • K9 1/2 LB Burger $7.00
  • K9 1/4 LB Burger $5.00
  • K9 Grilled Chicken $6.00
  • Side Of Sweet Potato Fries $7.00 (out of stock)
  • Side of grilled Bell peppers $2.00
  • Side of Fried Chicken Patty $6.00
  • Side of 1/4 lb Patty $5.00
  • Crispy chicken patty $7.50
  • 1 piece of 2 oz Cod $3.00
  • 1 piece of 4 oz Cod $5.00

Dessert

  • vanilla one scoop $5.00
  • Root Beer Float $8.00
  • Lava Cake $10.00 (out of stock)
  • Strawberry Sundae $8.00
  • whip cream and cherry and nuts $1.50
  • Choc Sundae $8.00
  • vegan cheesecake $9.00
  • pineapple upsidown cake $10.00
  • Caramel Sundae $8.00
  • Pistachio-Chocolate Torte $14.00 (out of stock)
  • BYO Mac & CHZ $14.00 (out of stock)
    Mac & CHZ

Wraps

  • BBQ Wrap $17.00
  • Buffalo Wrap $17.00
  • Baja Wrap $17.00

Specials

  • App Sweet Potato fries $14.00 (out of stock)
  • Loaded Potato Skins $15.00
  • Jalapeno Poppers $12.00
  • Reuben $21.00
  • veg french dip $24.00
  • single veg smash $16.00
  • Double veg smash $20.00
  • Veggie Cheesesteak $19.00

Transcribed by Boulder Creek Local from the former operation's menu in August 2026. This is a historical snapshot, not a current menu.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is The Sawmill open?

No current operation has been confirmed. The former business closed after August 14, 2026. Do not rely on the archived site, menu, or hours as current information.

Did the former operation deliver?

No. Before closing, its online ordering was for pickup at the restaurant.

Were dogs welcome?

Yes. Under the former operation, leashed dogs were welcome in the outdoor area. No future policy is confirmed.

Was there live music?

Yes. The yard had a stage and hosted local and regional acts. No current schedule is confirmed.

Are current hours available?

No current hours are confirmed.

Where is it exactly?

15520 Highway 9, north of downtown Boulder Creek, across from Garrahan Park. It's a few minutes' drive up the road from the main block.

This page preserves details from the former operation. It will be updated when a successor provides current information.

For the rest of the town's kitchens, see where to eat in Boulder Creek, the dinner guide, and the night out guide. Browse the food and drink listings or the business directory. Something out of date? Tell us.

Adrienne Gaughan
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