Stunning view with hit-or-miss food and Bay Area prices Food Quality: 3/5 Hits: Santa Fe Chicken: Delicious spicy tangy sauce after they recooked it properly Calamari Steak: Tender with creamy sauce Misses: Ribeye Steak: Ordered medium rare, came medium - still tasty with sauce Kids' Fried Chicken: Overcooked with salty batter Service Experience: 4/5 Good recovery: When Santa Fe Chicken came undercooked, they redid entire plate with new rice and veggies In one of the meals, the server kept wanting to upsell alcohol even though we had ordered two pairing wines... Perceived Value: 4/5 Bay Area pricing for mountain location Hit-or-miss food quality at premium prices Stunning view makes up for the inconsistencies Beautiful sunset views, perfect for stargazing (gets chilly quickly) Cleanliness & Hygiene: 5/5 Restaurant interior clean and well-maintained Restrooms spotless, good indicator of kitchen standards read more

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First the food and drinks is soooo delicious and drink. We sat and looked out the window at the fire pit... Next trip I want to stay at the resort and sit by the firepit and drink my wine!!! read more

Best food in the lake Almanor/Lassen area! A great dinner and date night. Always have great service wherever we come here.

We arrived shortly after five for an early dinner. The dining room had only a few other guests. Initially, our service was good and our waitress was attentive. However, has more people showed up. She walked past us several times without stopping. She did not inquire how our meal was. She did not make an effort to refill our water glasses. The pear salad and Panko cauliflower were great. The Panko breading was light and crispy. The blue cheese dressing on the salad gave it a lovely zing. My husband had the buffalo short rib. There were actually three small ribs. A flavor was good. I made the mistake of ordering the fish and chips. The broccoli slaw that accompanied it was old and rubbery. The fish itself was very tough and not flaky. Thankfully, they adjusted our check and removed it. We both had dessert. My husband had the bread pudding. The bourbon sauce was very strong and alcoholic flavored. I really enjoyed the chocolate mousse. Although the atmosphere is mountain elegant the meal wasn't worth the price. read more

We drove up from Red Bluff without a reservation on a Friday. Asked if they had a table and informed us that we would have to sit in the bar area....OK Ordered two drinks (just ok) and then dinner. Took a long time for our dinner but did get our wedge salad which was good and bread came out later only because we asked. Shrimp scampi with wild rice-tasteless shrimp, sauce on rice was very tangy and not good. Filet was overcooked (ordered medium rare)tough and dry, baked potato was ordered with the "works" and came with ?melted cheese and the vegetables were cubed carrots with broccoli heads but so salty inedible. The waiter did come and ask how our food was and was told about the tough, overcooked steak with a response of: would you like it put back on the grill!" Offered a free dessert and chose cheesecake to go. Sampled it at home and it also was terrible. We have eaten at least 4 times and have always had great food but were very disappointed to spend $140 on terrible food. The ambience is lovely overlooking the meadow in an old wooden, high beams restaurant. It was cold out and a fire would have been nice read more

We did not have a reservation so we were sat in the bar area. The view was really nice looking outside. Our dinners were not very good-filet was dry and tough, informed the waiter and was offered a free dessert. Baked potato was just topped with some kind of melted cheese(I ordered with the works) and the ?carrots/broccoli side was so salted I could not eat it. My husband had the shrimp scampi with the wild rice and the sauce was very tangy and the shrimp were tasteless. We did have two drinks (just ok) and no refills on our water and the bill was $141.00 and that's without a tip! We have been here several times and have always had a great dinner, so it was disappointing to have a bad meal. And we drove an hour to get there. read more

LOVE this place!! We did an amazing hike in Lassen National Park and then spent the night at the resort. Dinner out in the deck was fantastic! Drinks and wine were excellent! Service was friendly and exceptional!! read more

Perfect score for this restaurant. The calamari is highly recommended for you to try- it was soft inside, little crispy on the outside. The scampi has large prawns, I chose rice instead of pasta- so creamy sauce. Husband chose the salmon and he loved it. Server was so sweet and attentive. The place was nicely decorated, clean and cozy. Highly recommended this restaurant 10 miles from the park. read more

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This restaurant was surprisingly outstanding! We were staying at the villages across the street and this was one of two options for dinner in the area. The restaurant had a warm, cozy, and upscale ambiance. We were able to walk in at 8pm on a Saturday without reservations. After being seated, complimentary bread was served, which was a nice touch. I liked the bread but not the flavored butter (a little too sweet). I had the 16oz ribeye with garlic mashed potatoes and vegetables. The steak was nicely seasoned and very tasty. The mashed potatoes were AMAZING. So creamy, savory, and delicious. The vegetables (zucchini and carrot) were also a nice balance to the richness of the meal. My husband got the country fried chicken and also loved it. For dessert, we got the cheesecake of the day (tres leches). This was again super tasty even though I was really full at this point. It was intertwined with cheesecake and tres leches - very moist and refreshing. Extra shout-out to all the servers here. They were all extremely friendly and attentive. One server (didn't get her name) even went above and beyond to answer my questions about the self check-in process to the villages across the street. Huge kudos! read more

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This is a great place to escape to from Chico. Love the drive up 32. Good food and beautiful setting. It is so peaceful and relaxing. Highly recommend! read more

Sat down at 7:15pm, ordered by 7:40 and didn't get our food for over an hour plus which I would consider extremely slow. The fried chicken was excellent but my husband's burger was luke warm. Waitress was nice but could have been a bit more attentive. Ambiance is nice. read more

The food is really good and meets the expectation for fine dining. You do have to wait a tad so don't come here in a hurry. We dined here twice during our stay. Takeaway: yellow trout, prime rib and filet. Truly delicious! Could do without: prawns. Would like to see: air conditioning! It's extremely really toasty inside!!!! Or go after 730pm and dine outside out of the sun or later. It's a furnace inside! 4 stars for food. Truly amazing food! -1 star due to fine dining classification without fine dining comfort read more

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The food was delicious and the service was friendly. The atmosphere was semi-chic moutain lodge.

What a wonderful surprise. If you're in the area, eat here. I enjoyed everything oncluding the bar.

Quality and friendly waiter, stunning view and ambiance. Food was excellent quality and flavor. Everyone loved their dishes. An older gentleman with us said it was the best steak he'd ever had! read more

Stopped by to play in the snow and get some food. The garlic fries and wagyu burger were perfect and delicious to share as mini meal on our road trip. The lodge was super cozy with a big fiery fireplace warming up the facilities. The full bar area is front and center and full of everything you need. I had a lavender cocktail that was delish. Has a quaint gift shop in case your missing essentials. Sweaters, jackets and a small selection of gift idea items. We will be coming back again! read more

We booked here because it was close to our hotel. It was delicious! Wonderful ambience but still ok to be casual. Wine list and bartender superb. Our waitress Elana was special. Really made a special night for us!! Worth a drive! read more

yesterday, January 9, 2026 me and my partner decided that it would be fun to go up and see the snow and have dinner at this establishment for our anniversary right off the bat you could tell the type of crowd that is normally in this place. The environment and the setting were absolutely gorgeous, however, the hospitality and the service was not as nice. The gentleman that said Us was very friendly. He took our names. He brought us our water He was very nice. After about 15 minutes of waiting, we had our server come over and ask us if we were ready to order. He didn't try to engage in any casual conversation. He didn't try to ask if we were staying at the lodge like all of the tables around us, he didn't try to make us feel welcomed at all. There was a couple that walked in and sat about 10 minutes after us, by the time we got our order in, they had already had drinks and their first course. Then it came time for our meals, I ordered a filet mignon with veggies and garlic mashed potatoes, the vegetables and the potatoes were both ice cold. I had to send them back to go get warmed up. My partner ordered the beast burger with no mushrooms because she is allergic to them, instead of making the with they made it with no tomatoes. They were nice about taking it back and removing it from the bill however, the whole time our server was very short and even once we were done, he had came over and asked if we wanted anything else we said no thank you we're OK and he just said OK very short very quick and walked away as soon as we said anything. My partner and I had come to this establishment hoping to just have a great experience. We've heard good things about this place, it's gorgeous, and completely raved about, that, however, was not the case. Just because we are two women and have tattoos doesn't mean that our money does not spend just as good as the rest. Bigotry and prejudice are NOT ok. We are very friendly people and we had full intentions on spending a lot more money than we did, but we didn't even feel welcome enough to spend the $15 on one drink that we had originally ordered. This place is absolutely gorgeous and I'm sure it would be a lovely experience, for a straight couple going to have a good night. read more

Food and service were wonderful. Can't wait go back. The wait staff was very courteous and helpful and the food was delicious.

Great dinner and breakfast. Wine list is great. Will definitely be back. Highly recommended.

Secretly I want to selfishly give this place 1 star to keep it a secret and stop people from going but that's just not fair! Absolutely my partners and I's favorite place and best kept secret. No matter the season it's a beautiful drive up from Chico; in the winter you get to see the snow and in the summer you get to enjoy slightly cooler temperatures. The view of the meadow is gorgeous no matter the time of year and even if you're just in for lunch you feel like you are on a vacation. Our favorite thing is to enjoy food and pay then start a new tab at the bar and hang out for drinks in front of the fire or on the patio depending on the season. Staff if always friendly, food is always good, and we will always visit whenever we need a little daycation. NOTE: No pets allowed on the property! Understandable based on the ecosystem but still a bummer and important to know if you are hiking or traveling with your 4 legged companion this unfortunately will not be a stop for you. read more

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Nice little step away from the hustle and bustle of day to day life. My family and I enjoy going here for their Thanksgiving dinners. Years ago they had a buffet style Thanksgiving meal which was awesome but I did overeat so this year their itemized menu for Thanksgiving was preferable ! Service is always on mark and the setting next to the meadow can leave you breathless from the back deck. They also have these small cottages on the property which look really cool. They have a massive fireplace with couches and chairs around it just adjacent to the bar. I highly recommend this place for dinner or snowshoeing. It's about 30 minutes outside of Chester, CA and was almost leveled during the Dixie fire however when we visited there just a few months ago it for sure noticeable off in the distance but still quite beautiful all around! read more

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Hidden gem! I drive by here and had no idea there was such a beautiful restaurant located on these grounds. The entrance has large inviting wooden doors. As soon as you walk in you feel in awe. They have done an amazing job making a very classy restaurant in the middle of a beautiful forest, meadow scenery. There is a full bar and table seating. A large indoor fireplace I'm sure makes this extra cozy in the winter. Coca-cola from the bar was tasty and full of carbonation. Love that! My burger was good. Fresh bun. Tasty toppings with all the bells and whistles. The fries were great! I don't know if they were air fried but tasted like it. Fresh and crispy! I can't wait to come back for lunch again. Just a short drive from Lake Almanor! read more

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We didn't get to stay here at the resort, although, I very much would like to if I ever came back to the area! We're visitors from Sacramento and we planned a two-day trip in Lassen National Park; we were on our way back to our cabin/lodge and we desperately wanted food at the first decent place we could spot on our drive since we knew the restaurants near our cabin closed by 8pm. We came here not knowing what to expect and were worried that we'd be turned away for not having reservations and for still being in our all-day hiking gear, but gratefully the staff was sweet and even gave us a choice of where to sit! We wanted to sit outdoors on the patio but it was full, but we were able to sit at the bar tables near the bar and it was an intimate setting for my boyfriend and I. The biggest highlight was the Beer Board (a flight of 5 draft beers with chicarrones) and I would not shut up about it. I was a little impatient because I thought the waiter forgot our chicarrones, but no, the kitchen took it's time with it because it came out 100% freshly fried, piping hot and crunchy and OH SO PERFECT with my beers. I'm a huge beer peson and the fact that they had drafts available, my night was off to a good start. Our server was also really sweet - my boyfriend doesn't drink but the server offered two samples (of their lightest beers) for him to try; eventually, my boyfriend caved and tried their mountain mai tai and he said it was stroooong and well worth it. Honestly, their cocktail menu looked amazing, if we were staying at the resort itself, I woul've definitely tried multiple of their cocktails. but anyways -- the fresh chicharrones are a must!!!!!!! We also got a pasta dish and the highlands ranch burger -- very decent and satisfying, as honestly, we weren't hoping for too much for us being in the middle of nowehere. But wow this restaurant surprised us and honestly, I wouldn't mind coming out here again when we visit! read more

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Amazing people. Excellent choices with food,drinks, appetizers ... Love this place. A landmark ... read more

This is our 3rd time in the restaurant/ bar. We spent the afternoon watching the 49'er playoff game in the lounge area. Everyone was so accommodating and friendly. Forgive me, but I didn't catch the name of the woman who is at the desk right when you enter. She was so lovely to us, turning the volume up so we could hear the game, engaging with us. Just as pleasant as could be. Riley also was very friendly and helpful too. Garrett is a great bartender. We spent the entire afternoon talking to him. He's a wealth of knowledge, mixes a great Bloody Mary and Margaritas. Garrett add a prawn to your Bloody and it's a home run!The chipotle honey prawns are amazing. Not to be missed. Overall a fabulous day spent at Highlands Resort. read more

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The people, the ownership, the staff, the environment, everything about this place screams "stay the night, please. We value you more than just another customer ." It's the truth. I've been treated really poorly by some "high end" places around the north state, but this place truly makes a holiday out of Thanksgiving. No market, no snobby resort in Chester, not a whole lot can do what Mineral, CA can do. Thank you, Highlands Resort. Thanksgiving 2024 might have been the best of my entire life. All thanks to all of you. read more

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Love this restaurant and bar. Gorgeous setting looking out on a lush meadow with super cute yellow bellied marmots gorging themselves on the grass during summer. Good food and drink. I just wish the draft beer was colder. Also, there was a mix-up with the kegs and taps last time I visited. I ordered a Sierra Nevada Hazy Little Thing and whatever I got (maybe a Pale Ale) poured clear. Hopefully they've straightened that out. read more

We were here for our anniversary and the restaurant did not disappoint. The food, service and ambiance was all excellent and afterwards, we walked around the property which was very nice and peaceful. Kinda wish they had stuff to do on the lawns like cornhole or something. read more

Pretty building and very nice hosts. Service was wonderful during our lunch time visit. I ordered Fish & Chips and my lunch was very good. Made with mahi mahi, the beer batter was nice and came out hot. I was given two pieces of fish and felt they were on the smaller side but very tasty. I was surprised by the size because I saw pictures of larger pieces on Yelp! The chips, or French fries also came out hot and had a nice crunch while having nice texture inside. I feel for the price, a third piece should be offered in the meal if the pieces are going to be the size I received. My DH ordered the jalapeño bacon burger and said it was very good - Juicy and flavorful. I hope to return in the future for dinner. read more

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Amazing food, service and location and the 3 day trip to Lassen turned to to be the best ever.Late review for Sept 2023.

Such a charming atmosphere with an amazing view. This is the kind of mountain lodge dining I dream about. Great food and drinks. I had the special which was a sea bass and my husband had a special which was filet skewers. My husband had the key lime martini which honestly at first to me sounded sweet and gross but turned out to be fancy and special tasting and not sweet. read more

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Great restaurant! tasty menu, great surroundings.... Nice bar and fireplace!!! Great service by a team that knows what they're doing!!!!

We really enjoy the Highland Ranch restaurant! The food, ambiance and the service are special here !

We stayed at the cottages which was very nice, nothing exceptional but nice. The one real negative was the restaurant. Ambiance was actually lodge-like and fits the theme, but it's not a place to goto if you're hungry or have a t-time. 1st night had a leisurely dinner ribeye, salad, bake potatoes. Meal lasted almost hour and 45 minutes, but was fine. The breakfasts on days 2 and 3 were horrid, slow service and undercooked potato's and overcooked eggs, cursory service- so I couldn't even give them a chance to fix it. Fast forward to day 2, came in at 9:20 (kitchen closes at 10) the place was a mess 4 unbussed tables, and no staff to be found. Finally saw a waitress at 9:35 who did not clear a table until 9:55, she put in our order- they didn't have biscuits and gravy, sad for such a limited menu. A much better option is drive to Timber Axe in Chester read more

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Good was delicious and service was great! We had the fried chicken and it was so good. Drinks were good too! Beautiful lodge inside and out and the views are amazing. read more

My husband & I celebrated our 9 year anniversary at Highlands Ranch and enjoyed every minute! If you are looking for a private cabin, beautiful scenery, a peaceful atmosphere and the most delicious well prepared food than look no further! We highly recommend the "Honeymoon package"- the desserts were absolutely incredible and the champagne outstanding. Also the caesar package is worth every penny! We enjoyed our stay in this tranquil place and also found some beautiful hikes close by (one trail literally across the street!) read more

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What a hidden gem if you are visiting Lassen National Park. Great location, restaurant was fabulous and service was excellent. We will be back. read more

Love this place! We are so grateful to have a nearby amazing meal. It's such a comfortable place with good food.

99% great! Wish they'd do something with their menu! Years of the same tried offers. After going there since opening we've become BORED with their offerings. Since we're from Chester we now don't have any desire to drive to Highlands. Please revamp the menu or at the very least offer a special or two, or three for us that would like to visit more often! read more