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We had a bit of a mixed experience at Genas Sierra Inn and Restaurant on July 4th. We were able to get seated right away on the (dog-friendly!) patio. There was also plenty of seating inside, which had an old-school cabin-like vibe. All four of us ordered the Morro Rock Ribeye Steak, medium rare. Service was generally friendly, but our server was super young and a little nervous. I ordered a glass of red wine and she brought out a white, and they were definitely a bit thrown by my friend's request for an Old Fashioned. They did make a solid one though! The steaks took a while, which was fine since we weren't in a rush. Mine came out great! I liked the Montreal steak spice flavor and general preparation. Unfortunately, I seemed to get the only good steak of the bunch. The other 3 were very overcooked and under-seasoned. Otherwise though, we all enjoyed the veggie and baked potato sides. Would return to try a different menu item in the future!
I had mixed feelings on my rating. I chose this location because it was close to my destination. From the start, booking was simple and I did use a third-party. However, the notifications and instructions and reminders were fantastic! When I called the Inn, I spoke to a live person right away, and they were friendly and helpful. Here is where they get a full star. I arrived pretty late on my first day, however, because of the great instructions, I know exactly where to park. I know exactly how to get into my room. Just a couple of minor things about the room, and I knew this in advance again because of the emails. There are no microwave or refrigerator for your convenience. There is an additional fee to use their community kitchen. The walls are extremely thin, you hear EVERYTHING AND ANYTHING! The bed is a bunkbed. Unfortunately, my bedding was so dirty that they stink like a trash can. Interesting enough, I was watching the men clean up after I left, and they only took the sheets to wash, but not the top bedding and I think that's what smells pretty bad. I'm assuming because the top bedding is too thick to put in their onsite washers. Whatever the case is, it was terrible for two nights. Another part is that if you want to watch the TV, you have to keep the lights on because somehow the electric outlet is connected so that was frustrating. I will say that there were plenty of towels and shower hygiene available. The air conditioning unit and heater came with instructions, but somehow I still was not able to get it to work properly. It was pretty chilly at night. There are also not a lot of outlets available for your use. The room is very small so if you are planning to travel with the family, keep that in mind. I was traveling solo so it worked for me. Would I return? Probably so. It is convenient and it's not terrible, but they could use some improving on the bedding and what not. Another plus, is that they are connected to a restaurant and that was convenient for getting coffee and food. My first trip into the restaurant was pretty poor. I had some customers looking at me sideways. I understand this town is primarily white and they may not come across a lot of Latinas. When I asked for the free drip coffee, the server seemed very irritated. I still left a tip. On my next visit to the restaurant, it was slightly better. I ordered a specialty coffee and a bread to go. The servers seem to be having a difficult morning and the coffee wasn't that great. Didn't test anything like the menu description. The coffee bread was amazing! I didn't get a picture of the room but just know they are very small and again it was conveniently close to where I needed to be. There are a couple of general market stores on that same highway, should you need anything.
Stopped here after heading back home from Kings Canyon, grabbed the eggs Benedict with some coffee for breakfast and it was great! They have indoor seating with A/C or outdoor seating with a koi pond in the back, it's the perfect stop with plenty of parking and the food came out quick.
First time here while on our rv trip . Food: yum in the tummy! The sautéed zucchini and squash was delicious! service: nice and friendly! Ambiance: very rustic and homey! Thank you
On a recent trip to Sequoia my friend Denise and i stayed here. When I booked the place I did so after consulting a few websites but not really diving into them, so I did not know what this place was about. I just knew it was rustic--- on theme for a woods-forward trip- and close to Sequoia. And I assumed it was, at its core, an inn in a town. When Denise and I arrived we discovered that what awaited us was different than what we expected- not in an extreme way, but, in a way that separated where we slept from where we had to shower. These two points were far enough that we would need to walk from our room to another structure. Not a far walk, but still a walk that felt inconvenient because we are city folk, not outhouse people, even if they are modernized. I do not know if I made it clear, Denise and I discovered that what I booked was a cabin with no bathroom and the bathroom was like a 10 to 15 feet walk to a modern outhouse that felt impossible to get to, especially in the black and cold of the night. Denise and I were introduced to our shed turn cabin at around 10::00 p.m. We quickly accepted that we did not have a typical inn room, I had opted for the green cabin. It was a form of glamping. The actual room was snug. She took the bed up that up a ladder, like the one one walks up when they have bunk beds. And I stayed on the bottom bed. The place had a table, hooks, the beds a tv mounted on a corner and not much else. It was a place to sleep, and watch tv while laying down on the bed, it was not much more. So when I call it a cabin, do not imagine a cabin in the woods with a fire, a bear rug, a couch with quilted cushions and a mounted elk on the wall. It literally was what I described before--- mostly a couple of beds with a shed built around it. I showered in the outhouse the next morning. It had two stalls with a toilet and three to four showers, with one out of order. I had stepped into the bathroom of mountain folk and as a vacation experience it slapped, if it were my regular life, I would miss the privacy and comfort of a city bathroom with its sturdy plumbing and opportunity for me to blast my beats as I shower. When I went inside my shower, I saw that the shower was not a shower-head mounted on a wall. Instead it was one of those shower heads that is like a hose. You can pick it up, and shower with it while you scrub yourself with one hand, and hold the shower head with the other. I did not fully understand how to change from old clothes to my new clothes, so I ended up wetting my new clothes. I left them in the corner of the shower, and I believed that the water from the shower hose would not get them, but it did. For those who think that they would have handled the situation better than I did, even thought it was their first time, like it was my first time, I say they are probably right. I tend to be clumsy and miss hooks, and not really think of clothes enough to protect them from hose water that can run wild. In this place, one has to prepare logistically to tackle a shower. When Denise and I woke up the next morning, we were able to see the expansive wood scenery that awaited us. It was precious and majestic and the pay-off of enduring the lack of city comforts. The place also had this patio area with fairies, they were ceramic of course, but maybe at a certain time of day they awake at least for seconds to tend to the woods so they keep green and strong. I sat there. Took pictures of the trees, through a netting roof, and at this moment knew I was in a rustic-wood dream sponsored by dust of fairies, and I was in a state of stiff calm that settled by a nymph's blessing. With the poetic stripped, the place offered me peace because I was surrounded with pronounced nature in the form of tall trees, dirt trails, a blue sky, and I was not in a rush. I could simply enjoy the blue, green and brown all around me, with ticks of the clock ignored. I guess that is the promise of a vacation in the woods fulfilled. There was also a cat that belonged to the place. It was peached colored and clipped in all its glory. I forgot its name. Denise and I took a short walk to the small clearing behind the inn. And the cat decided to nestle besides her. So this place also has another charming quality of a good inn: a permanent guest, of the feline persuasion, that always greets visitors with a purr and a paw. Those kind of touches transformed our wooden cabin in the woods, into a wooden cabin in the woods where we interacted with a four legged creation, not a moose or a bear, but still the spirit of nature's animals was all around us. I just re-saw the picture of the tall trees behind the netting roof and I felt the umph of nature's breeze hitting my inside again. The magic of the woods came home with us, great souvenir if you ask me!
Cute little Cafe in the way to or from the Sequoia nat'l park. The food looked amazing but we only bought coffee. It did take a bit to get the macchiato's but the ambiance & loudness of all the staff made it worth the wait. My son bought Misty's angel wings, which is a drink honoring a former manager who was killed in an accident in the way to work. God bless them & the family.
I was there with my friend on my way to Kings canyon. Cool Jeff makes amazing food. Shelly was our waitress, she made us feel loved and welcoming. Place has very homy vibe with amazing workers. Definitely will go there again. Must say best garlic fries I ever ate. Thank you.
Got the coffe cake was so good and a lemon drop martini. Gena and Alexis were so sweet the outside is so beautiful with an amazing koi pond. If in the area and driving up to sequoia be sure to check out!
Food is fresh and there are new daily specials . Service is superior - the sweetest , most thoughtful staff. Loved our lunchtime music and the wildflowers on the way home made our visit so special.
Welcomed by some fun music, a clean lil restaurant and servers with huge smiles.The fish and chips (I had onion rings instead of fries) were the best - crispy, fresh and not at all greasy. Don't leave without ordering pot roast - 1:2 plate is huge. So yummy!!!
Beautiful weekend in this place, and the best staff workers there.. We take Valentines weekend, and walking to King Canyon Park...everything was perfect!!!! See you soon!!
21 days ago
The staff were the nicest we could've ever hoped for. Made the poor judgement of driving into sequoia in a Tesla and were desperate for EV charging (none in the park), but these guys had a charger and were so kind as to let us use it. Alexis and Nancy were absolute angels. Naturally, we ordered some good as our car charged, the quesadilla was great! I had the French dip sandwich and it was a little salty for my taste but pretty good otherwise. Also really quick service. read more
1 month ago
We stopped at Gina's Sierra Inn and Bella Brooke Café. The right food at the right time. We were coming out of a long day at King's Canyon. starved. This quirky sound of the road restaurant could be an institution or just a stop for weary travelers. For us it was an oasis of great food choices. I had a cheese steak that was supposed to be 6 ounces of meat and it had to be a pound. We had a hot dog, a quesedilla and a grilled cheese sandwich. The waitress said they are known for their fried chicken and pot roast. They also serve breakfast. Cool little funky place. Super crowded. Which is a good sign. Don't be afraid to stop. read more
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We had a bit of a mixed experience at Genas Sierra Inn and Restaurant on July 4th. We were able to get seated right away on the (dog-friendly!) patio. There was also plenty of seating inside, which had an old-school cabin-like vibe. All four of us ordered the Morro Rock Ribeye Steak, medium rare. Service was generally friendly, but our server was super young and a little nervous. I ordered a glass of red wine and she brought out a white, and they were definitely a bit thrown by my friend's request for an Old Fashioned. They did make a solid one though! The steaks took a while, which was fine since we weren't in a rush. Mine came out great! I liked the Montreal steak spice flavor and general preparation. Unfortunately, I seemed to get the only good steak of the bunch. The other 3 were very overcooked and under-seasoned. Otherwise though, we all enjoyed the veggie and baked potato sides. Would return to try a different menu item in the future! read more
1 day ago
One of the best burgers Ive ever had and amazing service. Definitely recommend I'll be back soon! read more
I had mixed feelings on my rating. I chose this location because it was close to my destination. From the start, booking was simple and I did use a third-party. However, the notifications and instructions and reminders were fantastic! When I called the Inn, I spoke to a live person right away, and they were friendly and helpful. Here is where they get a full star. I arrived pretty late on my first day, however, because of the great instructions, I know exactly where to park. I know exactly how to get into my room. Just a couple of minor things about the room, and I knew this in advance again because of the emails. There are no microwave or refrigerator for your convenience. There is an additional fee to use their community kitchen. The walls are extremely thin, you hear EVERYTHING AND ANYTHING! The bed is a bunkbed. Unfortunately, my bedding was so dirty that they stink like a trash can. Interesting enough, I was watching the men clean up after I left, and they only took the sheets to wash, but not the top bedding and I think that's what smells pretty bad. I'm assuming because the top bedding is too thick to put in their onsite washers. Whatever the case is, it was terrible for two nights. Another part is that if you want to watch the TV, you have to keep the lights on because somehow the electric outlet is connected so that was frustrating. I will say that there were plenty of towels and shower hygiene available. The air conditioning unit and heater came with instructions, but somehow I still was not able to get it to work properly. It was pretty chilly at night. There are also not a lot of outlets available for your use. The room is very small so if you are planning to travel with the family, keep that in mind. I was traveling solo so it worked for me. Would I return? Probably so. It is convenient and it's not terrible, but they could use some improving on the bedding and what not. Another plus, is that they are connected to a restaurant and that was convenient for getting coffee and food. My first trip into the restaurant was pretty poor. I had some customers looking at me sideways. I understand this town is primarily white and they may not come across a lot of Latinas. When I asked for the free drip coffee, the server seemed very irritated. I still left a tip. On my next visit to the restaurant, it was slightly better. I ordered a specialty coffee and a bread to go. The servers seem to be having a difficult morning and the coffee wasn't that great. Didn't test anything like the menu description. The coffee bread was amazing! I didn't get a picture of the room but just know they are very small and again it was conveniently close to where I needed to be. There are a couple of general market stores on that same highway, should you need anything. read more
Stopped here after heading back home from Kings Canyon, grabbed the eggs Benedict with some coffee for breakfast and it was great! They have indoor seating with A/C or outdoor seating with a koi pond in the back, it's the perfect stop with plenty of parking and the food came out quick. read more
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4 months ago
First time here while on our rv trip . Food: yum in the tummy! The sautéed zucchini and squash was delicious! service: nice and friendly! Ambiance: very rustic and homey! Thank you read more
On a recent trip to Sequoia my friend Denise and i stayed here. When I booked the place I did so after consulting a few websites but not really diving into them, so I did not know what this place was about. I just knew it was rustic--- on theme for a woods-forward trip- and close to Sequoia. And I assumed it was, at its core, an inn in a town. When Denise and I arrived we discovered that what awaited us was different than what we expected- not in an extreme way, but, in a way that separated where we slept from where we had to shower. These two points were far enough that we would need to walk from our room to another structure. Not a far walk, but still a walk that felt inconvenient because we are city folk, not outhouse people, even if they are modernized. I do not know if I made it clear, Denise and I discovered that what I booked was a cabin with no bathroom and the bathroom was like a 10 to 15 feet walk to a modern outhouse that felt impossible to get to, especially in the black and cold of the night. Denise and I were introduced to our shed turn cabin at around 10::00 p.m. We quickly accepted that we did not have a typical inn room, I had opted for the green cabin. It was a form of glamping. The actual room was snug. She took the bed up that up a ladder, like the one one walks up when they have bunk beds. And I stayed on the bottom bed. The place had a table, hooks, the beds a tv mounted on a corner and not much else. It was a place to sleep, and watch tv while laying down on the bed, it was not much more. So when I call it a cabin, do not imagine a cabin in the woods with a fire, a bear rug, a couch with quilted cushions and a mounted elk on the wall. It literally was what I described before--- mostly a couple of beds with a shed built around it. I showered in the outhouse the next morning. It had two stalls with a toilet and three to four showers, with one out of order. I had stepped into the bathroom of mountain folk and as a vacation experience it slapped, if it were my regular life, I would miss the privacy and comfort of a city bathroom with its sturdy plumbing and opportunity for me to blast my beats as I shower. When I went inside my shower, I saw that the shower was not a shower-head mounted on a wall. Instead it was one of those shower heads that is like a hose. You can pick it up, and shower with it while you scrub yourself with one hand, and hold the shower head with the other. I did not fully understand how to change from old clothes to my new clothes, so I ended up wetting my new clothes. I left them in the corner of the shower, and I believed that the water from the shower hose would not get them, but it did. For those who think that they would have handled the situation better than I did, even thought it was their first time, like it was my first time, I say they are probably right. I tend to be clumsy and miss hooks, and not really think of clothes enough to protect them from hose water that can run wild. In this place, one has to prepare logistically to tackle a shower. When Denise and I woke up the next morning, we were able to see the expansive wood scenery that awaited us. It was precious and majestic and the pay-off of enduring the lack of city comforts. The place also had this patio area with fairies, they were ceramic of course, but maybe at a certain time of day they awake at least for seconds to tend to the woods so they keep green and strong. I sat there. Took pictures of the trees, through a netting roof, and at this moment knew I was in a rustic-wood dream sponsored by dust of fairies, and I was in a state of stiff calm that settled by a nymph's blessing. With the poetic stripped, the place offered me peace because I was surrounded with pronounced nature in the form of tall trees, dirt trails, a blue sky, and I was not in a rush. I could simply enjoy the blue, green and brown all around me, with ticks of the clock ignored. I guess that is the promise of a vacation in the woods fulfilled. There was also a cat that belonged to the place. It was peached colored and clipped in all its glory. I forgot its name. Denise and I took a short walk to the small clearing behind the inn. And the cat decided to nestle besides her. So this place also has another charming quality of a good inn: a permanent guest, of the feline persuasion, that always greets visitors with a purr and a paw. Those kind of touches transformed our wooden cabin in the woods, into a wooden cabin in the woods where we interacted with a four legged creation, not a moose or a bear, but still the spirit of nature's animals was all around us. I just re-saw the picture of the tall trees behind the netting roof and I felt the umph of nature's breeze hitting my inside again. The magic of the woods came home with us, great souvenir if you ask me! read more
Cute little Cafe in the way to or from the Sequoia nat'l park. The food looked amazing but we only bought coffee. It did take a bit to get the macchiato's but the ambiance & loudness of all the staff made it worth the wait. My son bought Misty's angel wings, which is a drink honoring a former manager who was killed in an accident in the way to work. God bless them & the family. read more
2 months ago
I was there with my friend on my way to Kings canyon. Cool Jeff makes amazing food. Shelly was our waitress, she made us feel loved and welcoming. Place has very homy vibe with amazing workers. Definitely will go there again. Must say best garlic fries I ever ate. Thank you. read more
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3 months ago
Got the coffe cake was so good and a lemon drop martini. Gena and Alexis were so sweet the outside is so beautiful with an amazing koi pond. If in the area and driving up to sequoia be sure to check out! read more
2 months ago
Friendly service with well prepared American classics. Not many restaurants options near Kings Canyon, but this one is worth the stop on a lonely stretch of highway. It has down home charm and dog friendly outdoor seating. read more
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6 months ago
Food is fresh and there are new daily specials . Service is superior - the sweetest , most thoughtful staff. Loved our lunchtime music and the wildflowers on the way home made our visit so special. read more
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Welcomed by some fun music, a clean lil restaurant and servers with huge smiles.The fish and chips (I had onion rings instead of fries) were the best - crispy, fresh and not at all greasy. Don't leave without ordering pot roast - 1:2 plate is huge. So yummy!!! read more
2 years ago
Beautiful weekend in this place, and the best staff workers there.. We take Valentines weekend, and walking to King Canyon Park...everything was perfect!!!! See you soon!! read more
6 months ago
They have musical instruments for guests and travelers to play! Food is great and decent priced. Showers are provided with towel, good shampoo, conditioner and body wash, and hot water. Service was a perfect 10/10 very humble, friendly, cozy place and staff! read more
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Riquísima comida ambiente y bebidas muy buenas sabrosas , recomiendo mi hi este lugar para pasar un rato súper agradable read more
11 months ago
This is one of the closest lodging locations to the entrance to Kings Canyon NP. That, and the fact that it was clean are the two positives I can give it. Otherwise the rooms are very old and run down, extremely small and very noisy. The highway is literally right outside your door and traffic is 60 mph plus headed up the mountain. We had two twin beds that were actually cots (see pic attached). It should be $50 per night not $150. read more
5 months ago
2 years ago
Gena's Sierra Inn and Restaurant is a charming establishment located at the gateway to Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Park in Dunlap, California [[1]](https://www.yelp.com/biz/genas-sierra-inn-and-restaurant-dunlap). Here's a review of the inn and restaurant: **Location and Convenience** Gena's Sierra Inn is conveniently located just minutes from the joint Big Stump entrance of Kings Canyon and Sequoia National Parks, offering easy access to all of the parks' attractions [[2]](https://www.genassierrainn.com/). This makes it an ideal basecamp for exploring the Sierra Nevada Mountains and Giant Sequoia Forests [[3]](https://www.tripadvisor.com/Hotel_Review-g33122-d674698-Reviews-Gena_s_Sierra_Inn_and_Restaurant-Squaw_Valley_California.html). **Affordable and Comfortable** Compared to other lodging options in the area, Gena's Sierra Inn offers more affordable hotel prices, making it a great value for travelers [[2]](https://www.genassierrainn.com/). The rooms are clean and cozy, providing a comfortable place to rest after a day of adventure [[3]](https://www.tripadvisor.com/Hotel_Review-g33122-d674698-Reviews-Gena_s_Sierra_Inn_and_Restaurant-Squaw_Valley_California.html). The inn also offers a range of amenities, including pet-friendly rooms, a full-service restaurant, a dog park, laundry/kitchen access, and a small outdoor pool [[2]](https://www.genassierrainn.com/). **Overall Experience** For a step up from camping, it's a great place to stay. If you're expecting a private bathroom, like I said, a step up from camping and you'll have to share with men, women, children, and anyone staying in the cabins. The bed isn't too bad and the pillows are amazing. It is really clean! There is no dealing with any reception people because they email you a code to get in ahead of time. Of course, my code stopped working but I had my husband inside the cabin to open it for me. There is a TV with a lot of options of things to watch. The restaurants ambiance was awesome! I loved being inside. The ladies were very friendly. The menu was expensive and since I can't eat a lot, I opted for French fries and a small salad. I ordered my husband a small salad as well and it came out to $25. A little hefty imo. But since there's really nothing else around, we had no choice. The fries were normal diner fries and the small salad was good with iceberg lettuce, fresh tomatoes and fresh onions. I wish there had been some cheaper options on the menu. I absolutely loved how anyone could pick up an instrument and play. What a great idea. In conclusion, Gena's Sierra Inn and Restaurant offers affordable accommodations and a convenient location for exploring the nearby national parks. It is a great choice for travelers looking for a comfortable and enjoyable stay in the Dunlap area. read more
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Stopped by for lunch after completing a backpacking trip at Jennie Lakes Wilderness. My first reaction upon entering was "wow.. it's warm". This place does not have AC, only a bunch of fans going. So depending on where you're seated, you may be extremely warm. The bathrooms are even hotter than the dining area. Just be ready for this when coming in the summer. On to the food! It's pretty standard home cooking diner food. Most of our table got burgers and enjoyed them. FYI the fries that come with the burgers are steak fries. Our table also had an order of chicken fried steak which was super good! Crispy and doused in home made gravy. It also came with a home made soup (chicken noodle) that didn't have much flavor. Overall, fine place to grab some food on your way in or out of the park. Not the most comfortable depending on the weather. read more
1 year ago
5 stars for the service: The staffs are soooo nice here. 5 stars for the food: the zucchini slices are so juicy and crunchy. I wonder how they make it. The sweet potatoes are fresh and well seasoned. Good cod fish as well. The restaurant is in the middle of nowhere. Usually I don't have high expectation when the restaurant is kinda monopoly in a region, but this place for sure didn't disappoint me. read more
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