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    2.5 (82 reviews)
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    a fried chicken with gravy and gravy sauce
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    I read a couple of bad reviews about this particular Denny's and I don't understand why it was rated so low. I ordered takeout tonight because I'm staying at the Holiday Inn Express, which is right next-door. I ordered the mouth watering chicken fried steak with zucchini, mashed potatoes, gravy and garlic bread. This Denny's is definitely worth the trip wherever you're coming from in the town of Porterville.

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    Food and service was great! I loved the moons over my hammy. Its was a great breakfast sandwich served with crispy hash browns.

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    Stephanie is an amazing server. Thanks for your time. Best strawberry banana milkshake ever.

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    Black Bear Diner Porterville

    Black Bear Diner Porterville

    3.5(240 reviews)
    1.3 mi
    $$
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    Always a cozy vibe in here. Servers are really nice. I like this black bear over black bears in…read moreother cities. I love how they're open on Thanksgiving and Christmas. You better bet we're eating here during the holidays. They can get super busy and make some mistakes especially during the holidays so check your orders before leaving. You can order breakfast all day. Their banana cream pies are my favorite in the area. Ample parking

    It's always comforting to find familiar places to eat when out on the road. This particular Black…read moreBear diner is in the town Porterville off Route 65. You can't miss the building, with its whimsical signature black bear statues. I stopped on in for lunch. The customer service was terrific and the food was good, just like the typical Black Bear way. The main dining area had booth seating with some counter seating. I suppose there was table seating but I didn't see any in the main area. I ordered the customized breakfast of a waffle, bacon, and scrambled eggs. The waffle smelled like vanilla. It's a biggum... pretty large size. It has the signature bear claw waffle print which I adore. It could have been a bit crispier still delicious though. The syrup is maple syrup, so no High Fructose Corn Syrup (HFCS). The waffle mix also doesn't contain HFCS. Even the ketchup they serve is free of HFCS. So appreciate that. The bacon was thick cut and cooked perfectly, the two entire pieces were cooked evenly to a perfect crispy doneness. Not an easy feat. Our waitress was great. Big smile and welcoming attitude. We were able to get multiple checks for our table. When it came time to pay the bill with the cashier, there was a long line. Not surprising considering it was the lunch rush. The manager opened up the other register and quickly moved us all along. Very efficient.

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    Ol Buckaroo - 8/2/14

    Ol Buckaroo

    3.9(606 reviews)
    27.6 mi
    $$

    The pesto spaghetti was great! Even better with shrimp. The Buckaroo burger was seasoned nice and…read morecooked perfectly. Our server Leesha (Not sure if I spelled that right) was friendly and attentive. The seating outside overlooking the river was super nice.

    So many good things to say about our experience at this wonderful restaurant!!…read more My wife and I were staying in Three Rivers, going to the neighboring National Parks for 4 days. We came across Ol Buckaroo off a recommendation by our AirBnB Host. It was so good we came in TWICE for dinner on different days during our stay. I'll highlight both meals I had. But first, the service was great. Both times we came in the restaurant wasn't terribly busy (around 5 PM on weekdays) and we were seated right away. Keep in mind by 6ish/6:30 loads of customers were coming in. The restaurants is cute and small inside with maybe 10-12 tables, but a ton of outdoor seating with mist-fans. We decided to stay inside both times. Our servers who take care of us on both days were attentive and kind, getting us everything we needed quickly and constantly checking on us. Regarding the food: 1st night I ordered the "Pesto Pasta with chicken"--Spaghetti with a creamy basil pesto sauce. To drink I ordered their house-made soda--soda with Watermelon flavoring (yum). You get a large portion of delicious spaghetti (definitely your money's worth) soaked in pesto sauce. The chicken was tender and moist. It was a perfect, carb-filled meal following a long day of hiking. The soda was also tasty and fresh. I highly recommend this dish to anyone coming in with some big-time hunger. The 2nd visit I ordered the "Buckaroo Burger:"--a durham ranch beef patty, American Cheese, lettuce, tomato and Buckaroo sauce. I had a side of fries and to drink, the "Pims Cup:" Sparkling Water, lemon, cucumber, and fruit garnish. On the menu the drink is described as, "slightly sweet and refreshing with a hint of anise flavor," perfectly described and true. The burger was good (maybe not as good as the Pesto Pasta I had a couple nights before, but good). It was everything a good burger should be! Ol Buckaroo contributed to our amazing stay and vacation and we hope to come back one day. We'll definitely be recommending to any of our friends and family who ever plan to go to Sequoia or Kings Canyon National Parks. What a gem.

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    Gateway Restaurant & Lodge

    Gateway Restaurant & Lodge

    3.3(1k reviews)
    31.4 mi
    $$
    Outdoor seating
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    My son, my mother and I recently stayed at the Gateway Lodge. It was cute and more importantly it…read morewas clean. It had all the amenities we needed. There was a balcony outside and we were right on the river. We thoroughly enjoyed just sitting and watching the river spill over the boulders, it was amazing and even the sound was beautiful . We left the windows open so we could hear the sound of the rushing water as we fell asleep. We ate three meals at the restaurant There were three of us so nine meals total and everything was delicious. Entire staff was so sweet. My mother and I are in walkers and there were a few stairs, but they were set up where we were able to make it up and down easily . staff was so friendly offering assistance at every. FIVE STAR FOOD! FIVE STAR SUITE!

    After a multi hour road trip, my friend and I Denise got here. It was the last intentional spot in…read moreour day. But there was something we had not considered, we were going to be going to a place that required us to be fresh and ready to receive the wonder of place by a lack and we only had the energy for an angry stop at a gas station. So this place I visited when I was tired and that kind of gunked up the experience. If I would have gone with more energy to fully open my eyes than this experience would have been wondrous. When I booked the reservation I did it because it was a place by a lake. I enjoy water front dining and I usually use an ocean for scenery and today I was in a place where I could use a large creek. And since I was not going with any specific expectations that lake hit me like a bucket of wow. I remember like seeing the mouth of the lake going down like actual rocks. Like I was seeing the waters that people raft on with commitment to the outdoors. It felt like I had traveled into a place where trees were purest, bird melodies were the only noise in town (besides the water running in the creek), and cabins belonged to those who called the mountains home. I was in a novel and for some reason I felt like it was written by Twain. And that is really what I can say about this place. That is mostly what I remember the beauty of the creek. I wanted to spend more time there, I could have walked it, they had like a lounge but I did not. But I do remember the forested view that went on, and the roaring, jagged leg being a central character other than that I have small things to say. I remember the salad being ok. Denise and I shared a dish, I can't remember why but we did not eat the whole thing. It was inherently bad. But this could have been an off night, or just not the dish of the place, and really you go here for the lake, and the food was great in some ways just not in this specific way. I went to this place a few weeks ago, and, if I had not make it clear I remember the experience of being with the lake. So go here for that experience and let the rest just fall into place.

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    The Green Valley Cafe

    The Green Valley Cafe

    4.4(300 reviews)
    39.4 mi
    $$

    I love Green Valley Cafe. The atmosphere is friendly, the food is amazing. However, I am no longer…read moreable to get my favorite take out order because the price is ridiculous! I ordered 3poached eggs, and a double order of hash browns for take out, no bread, no meat. The total came to over $23! I called a few days later when my shock had worn off and the very friendly lady rang it up and verified I had been charged correctly. She even tried ringing it up as each item ala cart but it was still over $21! This was just eggs and hash browns, no bread, no meat. I'm on a fixed income and just cannot afford that. I was hoping they could find another way to charge it so that it was reasonable but that didn't happen. Really sad!

    This has been my favorite spot to grab breakfast since I was a kid. And it hasn't changed one bit…read morethe last 15 years. All the vinyl booths and classic green paint are the same, I love it! The food here has always been good and consistent. And the wait staff even better. Such a homey feel when you come by. They're quick too which is needed for a breakfast spot. They're serving up your classic diner finds, all very good. The linguica has always been my go to. They also have some pretty good biscuits and gravy. Eggs are cooked perfectly as ordered and the hash browns are so crispy. I'll be coming here for many more years to come!

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    Airway Cafe - Corn beef hash

    Airway Cafe

    3.8(112 reviews)
    2.4 mi
    $$

    I've been gate keeping this local gem for years. Reserved for weekend breakfasts and introducing…read morefriends and family from out of town. It's my go to for a good meal and great scenery. This restaurant is located within the local airport. So you get amazing views of aircraft land and taking off from the runway. Great entertainment for everyone, especially kiddos. From the moment you arrive, the staff are friendly and attentive. If you become a regular, the servers remember what specials you gravitate to, which only adds to its charm. Food is always consistent and I have yet to be disappointed. Whether having breakfast or lunch, it's always great! When available, I splurge for the steak and eggs special. Steak is thick, char grilled and cooked to your desired temp. The country potatoes are always crisp on the outside and fluffy inside, seasoned well. Adding bell peppers and onions adds to the experience. Eggs always cooked perfectly and toast soft yet crisp with plenty of butter. Highly recommend. The breakfast bowl is my wife's go to. A little bit of everything. Crispy country potatoes, sweet grilled onions, bell peppers, bite size sausage, bacon and plenty of cheddar cheese. Then topped with eggs cooked to your liking. I wish I could keep this place to myself but I can't. If you're ever in Porterville, give this place a try. You won't regret it.

    Super disappointed…read more Yelps hours say that they're open. I flew all the way up here to get fuel and a great breakfast. I got met at the door by a young man who tells me that the restaurant is closed for the day. Be aware stairway at minimum call first. Unreliable service.

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    Airway Cafe - Steak and Eggs special. NY strip steak served with choice of potatoes, 2 eggs and choice of toast.

    Steak and Eggs special. NY strip steak served with choice of potatoes, 2 eggs and choice of toast.

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    Butter+Milk Biscuit Bar - I ordered the mud on the tires which is a sausage gravy biscuit with bacon on top.

    Butter+Milk Biscuit Bar

    4.4(349 reviews)
    25.4 mi
    $$

    I wish they had longer hours. That's the only complaint…read more I've been a couple times and it was exceptional both times. The potatoes were amazing, the biscuits were great, and the gravy was so good! There's a small indoor seating area that feels like a modern diner and they have plenty of tables under the pergola outside, where there's vines, birds, and flowers, which feels very relaxing.

    Stopped by for the first time on a Monday morning and was pleasantly surprised by the vibe. The…read moreplace was about 80% occupied, which says a lot for that time of day, but it still felt chill and relaxed. The interior is modernized (not overdone), clean, and welcoming, with a nice quote on the wall that adds character. I ordered the breakfast burrito ($11). It's simple but very well seasoned (scrambled eggs, potatoes, and cheddar cheese). No meat, which I was craving, but the herbs and spices definitely carry the flavor. Not sure what they use, but it's tasty. Portion-wise, it's a solid medium-to-large burrito and comes split in half, so it could easily be shared. I've seen bigger burritos elsewhere, but this one is filling enough. That said, $11 feels a bit pricey for something so simple. I totally understand inflation, but I think adding a protein option like bacon, ham, or sausage would really elevate it and make the price feel more justified. Service was quick; about five minutes total and the cashier was very friendly. I mentioned it was my first time there and that I'm part of Yelp Elite. I kind of wish there had been a bit more engagement at that point, like suggesting a popular item or checking with the manager about anything for Yelpers. Not a dealbreaker at all, just a missed opportunity to go the extra mile. Overall, good food, chill environment, friendly service, and efficient turnaround.

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