Ate here on my way through town. The food was fresh and very good. The service was good as well.read more

The food is fresh and hot! Great selection. A wonderful place for breakfast, lunch or dinner. Where…read moreelse can you get a full breakfast for $9.99, eggs, bacon, toast and hash browns ? And the slam which adds pancake option. The waffle with fresh fruit and whipped cream is delicious. Coffee always fresh.

I'll be honest, I was a little confused at first. I saw the name "VEN A" and expected something…read moremore Mexican or Spanish, then I looked at the menu and wasn't really sure what to expect. It felt a bit all over the place at first. But the reviews were so strong compared to everything nearby that we decided to try it on our way to Mammoth. When we got there it was pretty quiet, and the owner sat us and took our order himself. He was really friendly and took the time to walk us through the menu and give recommendations. We ended up talking with him quite a bit, and once he explained his background and how his food is influenced by different cultures, the menu started to make a lot more sense. You can tell he really cares about what he's making, and he's very genuine and easy to talk to. We ordered the jerk chicken tacos, the creole pasta, and the soul bird sandwich. I had asked about modifying the sandwich and he mentioned he doesn't really do modifications, which I actually respected. It felt like he really stands behind how each dish is meant to be eaten. The food ended up being really good. The pasta surprised me the most. It looked simple at first, but it was creamy, slightly peppery, and really flavorful without feeling heavy. The beef had a nice char that added a lot. The jerk chicken tacos were also really good, super juicy and flavorful, and everything worked well together. The habanero sauce wasn't very spicy, more on the sweeter side, but it complemented the dish well. There was a small mix-up with my sandwich at first, but he caught it right away, fixed it, and even let us keep the first one. Both versions were good, but the one with pickles had a better balance. The tang really pulled everything together. We ended up finishing everything, which we weren't planning on. Overall, it was just a really good experience. Good food, and a really nice conversation with the owner that made the whole visit feel more personal. We actually wanted to stop by again on our way back, but they were closed. I wish we lived closer because we'd definitely come back. It's a spot that deserves more attention.

Back from Los Angeles and back at VEN. You know a restaurant is good when :…read more - You have a crazing for their dishes - your friend who refuses -- consistently -- to even try a salad dives into the crispy chicken - a person next to you on the communal table takes a bite of a single French fry and then pushes the bowl to his 6 friends and says "these fries are really good, you need to try them " Bon appetite !

The best patty melt you will have and always fast service. Good value for the money at a greasy…read morefood place

The food and service were excellent! My crew came through hungry for a good breakfast burrito on…read moreour way to job. We left very full and satisfied. The asada, bacon, and chorizo were all a hit. Thanks again for the hospitality.

Lived up to my craving! I moved to Vegas 2 yrs ago and since I left, I've been craving the Patriot…read moredip sandwich. I've been back for about 8 months and FINALLY got to have it today. Let's just say I felt like I was in heaven when I tasted the first bite. Thus sandwich is so perfectly balanced, with the meat and cheese, and the absolutely delicious au juis. I couldn't get enough! I the bread is perfectly crunchy yet soft and subtle, and the cruch helps hold the au juis in so well adding a fusion of flavor from the broth. The sandwich is $20 but I spent almost $40 to travel from inyokern to pick it up...., WELL worth it! Great job! Forgot to mention, it was gone before I hit Jacks Ranch otw home.

We picked this place on the way back home from Death Valley as we were starving!…read more It seemed like a fun bar but we were there to eat! The food was pretty good albeit kinda smallish portions. Everyone at our table seemed to enjoy the food as there were no complaints. The service was good. Our waitress was very attentive. I would recommend this place.

Had dinner there tonight with my wife and a couple friends. The food was great and the service was…read moregood. I had the sample platter with a sample of most of their bbq meat s and it was all delicious. The baked potato was well prepared and the beans were very tasty. I had more food than I could eat in one meal and took the leftovers home in a box with enough to have a repeat dinner tomorrow!

I love good BBQ, and my husband and I both really enjoyed our pulled pork dishes. The staff was…read morewelcoming and kind, and we look forward to coming back again soon.

Take a trip back to 1978 at this cute little cafe. The red vinyl booths, ceiling painted from the…read moredays when this little establishment had ashtrays at all of the tables. It appeared to be ran by two people, one in the front and one in the back so service wasn't super quick, but the prices were cheap and the food is what you would expect. Biscuits and gravy were good. It is CASH ONLY (again... welcome to 1978) and I don't think there is an ATM nearby. We were in the area staying at a hotel and there weren't a lot of options.

Use to be a lot better. The stopped investing in the place but still the best place for buckets…read moreand gravy

Stopping on my way to Anaheim and Ale's came up as one of the highest rated places. It was…read moredefinitely decent. Just gotta drop a star because our waitress was a bit short and irritable, and the food was really nothing crazy amazing. Ended up having the shrimp and lobster fries appetizer which was pretty yummy, the shrimp on it is the best part. Even the kids loved the fries and ended up also splitting a chicken sandwich that was pretty basic, but cooked well and had a tasty bun. Wife and I split a pastrami burger, and gotta say the pastrami was really good, that was a great choice. It had a bunch of creamy cheese sauce on it as well and was gone in seconds. Ambiance was fine, place was really clean, and service was SUPER QUICK. One critique is when we asked for extra plates to split out food, the waitress told us they were out of plates because they used them all on the party that was in there. This was at max a party of 10, and the restaurant had to only have 10 more people in it total. Kinda weird to be out of plates at 20% capacity... she did end up getting us additional "trays" to use. Totally fine, just a bit odd. All in all, if you need some quick grub, stop in here on your way through. Price was pretty fair, 2 burgers, and an appetizer with ice teas for $50. Decent.

Had a shrimp boil with Cajun spice. Very tasty but recommend order sealed shrimp as whole shrimp…read moreis a bit messy. Good service clean resturaunt clean restrooms. Quiet atmosphere in side.

Had an opportunity to eat lunch at NAWS China Lake at Mulligans grill which is located at the golf…read morecourse. Very easy to find, just follow the signs. We ate a late lunch so we had the place to ourselves. They do have a lunch special but I went ahead and ordered the Philly cheesesteak combo. Waited less than 5 min for my food. While we were waiting the seating area was very clean and plenty of chairs. I was pleasantly surprised when I tasted my fries. There was rosemary on them which I like the taste of. The Philly cheesesteak was ok, the bun instantly split apart when I picked it up but it was good nonetheless. If you are ever on base and have time go ahead and swing by for some good eats at a reasonable price.

If you are on China Lake and need a quick lunch this is your spot. The carne asada breakfast…read moreburrito is very good and very large.

The food here is not what it used to be…read more Thai Boat Noodle Soup: very salty. possibly due to excess use of MSG missing meatballs soggy noodles Lao Papaya Salad: Papaya was definitely not fresh and tough muted flavors or more on the light side half the container was reserved for the cabbage. like come on

Amazed to find an authentic Thai restaurant in the desert, because most establishments are more…read morelike Chinese food with only some Thai dishes and spices. I learned from the gracious owner that husband and wife live In Ridgecrest/ inyokern and drive every weekend to Thai town in Los Angeles to select true Thai ingredients. The noodles, rice dishes, curry, appetizers and even drinks -- yes EVERYTHING -- is straight out of Thai town, so to speak Don't let the demure outside fool you, the interior is fresh, modern, and comfortable First tried a few days ago and now back! So so good

This is a nice Mexican diner that has ample seating and open dining area. They have great brunch…read moreitems and lunch specials. My particular favorite is the Huevos Rancheros. Just the perfect portion with the right amount of gooey cheese and over medium eggs. The hash browns are also crisped to perfection! Can't complain about the service. Food comes out quick and everything is very hot once you get it. They don't bring the check out to you, so make sure you go to the register towards the back near the kitchen to get your bill settled.

The food and service is always superb! I ordered machaca and had them add jalapeños. The salsa is…read morejust the way I like it.