My boyfriend and I went to Idyllwild for my 40th birthday in September 2025. Sorry that this review…read moreis coming so late! Taryn's was the highlight of my 40th birthday. It may appear small, but this place has a lot of heart and soul. Don't skip Taryn's!

Super Bowl Sunday night after the game I left the rustic theater and stopped to listen to an…read moreamazing guitarist Keith McCabe Taryn is a great hostess Music performers every night 7pm to 10pm Beer and Wine served with a smile Bonus met a really nice lady Kerri I have a Valentine's Day date with her today

This restaurant is absolutely wonderful! I love the beautiful drive to Idyllwild, and dining here…read moreis always a highlight of the trip. Our waiter was fantastic--friendly, attentive, and truly made the experience special. I always hope to get him whenever we visit. One of my favorite things about this restaurant is the bread. It's incredibly delicious, and the butter served with it is just as amazing. The food is consistently excellent, and the atmosphere is perfect for relaxing and enjoying a great meal. I highly recommend this restaurant to anyone looking for a relaxing dining experience with outstanding food and exceptional service. We literally come here at least three times a month.

One of the higher end Italian restaurants Idyllwild and it sure won't disappoint…read more Most of our food was exceptional. The Caesar salad was just fantastic. The salsiccia pizza, which has Italian sausage, a cream sauce, and scallions, was amazing. Just the right amount of spice and a big portion. The spaghetti meatballs could use a little more flavor. Service was just superb. They were attentive and exceptional. They even gave us the tiramisu on the house because we were celebrating her birthday. Do not sleep on the tiramisu. Definitely one of the tops in Idyllwild.

We came here before going camping & for an early lunch and got here right when they opened, we had…read moreour dog that gets a bit antsy so they accommodated us on the patio and appreciated that. Our Dog did great! I saw they provided water bowls for them and they do have a doggie meal for them that's $7 and it's just chicken, veggies and rice or hamburger patty with no salt. My Dog eats anything cause he loves food but I was a bit thrown back on how it was served.. (it just looked like Mush & it was cold and more rice than anything) I only gave him the small pieces of chicken and the few carrots that were in there. The paper container was a bit hard for him to eat off but we made it work. I get it it's a doggy treat but it would have been a bit better if it was served on something more sturdy. Their service was Excellent. As we arrived they were quick and took our order for our drinks and flights of beer. We ordered and our food came out within 10 min and it was delicious, presentation was great, was warm and everything was well balanced and just delicious. I got their smash burger with fries and loved the fries and they had a satisfying crunch to them. We also tried their pretzel with Dipping sauce the Dijon mustard was a bit much but the cheese was fantastic. The atmosphere was great, they have indoor and outdoor seating and the inside is pretty rad as well. Their bathrooms were clean and tidy. Their merch was pretty sweet. They had quite a variety of things you can purchase along with their beer and other options they had in the fridge. Would we come back Absolutely! We loved our experience here, the staff were great and very attentive and the food was delicious to pair with great local beer.

Great food, good beer, a well-made Old Fashioned, and incredibly friendly service! We are always on…read morethe lookout for great dog-friendly spots when we travel, and this place definitely fit the bill. They made us and Lyla feel completely welcome. If you're in Idyllwild, this is a fantastic spot to grab a drink, a great meal, and relax. Highly recommend!

Very solid burger, will def come back when visiting Idyllwild again. Love a good burger after a big…read morehike of climb and this one hits the spot.

If you're in Idyllwild, The Lumber Mill is an absolute must! From the moment we walked in, the vibe…read morewas warm, welcoming, and perfectly mountain-cozy. It's the kind of place where you instantly feel like a local. The food was outstanding -- fresh, flavorful, and generous portions. Everything tasted homemade and hit the spot after a day exploring the town. The drinks were just as good, and the bartenders clearly know what they're doing. Service was friendly, attentive, and genuinely kind without being over the top. You can tell the staff takes pride in what they do. Whether you're visiting for the weekend or just passing through, this spot delivers every time. Great atmosphere, great food, great people. We'll definitely be back!

What a charming theater and eatery in Idyllwild. I'm happy in some ways we almost stumbled upon…read morethis place by accident. I was craving a quick bite and saw that this spot had a lot of signage for appetizers, small bites and movie theater snacks. While I normally wouldn't be as inclined to grab food from a theater when there are so many restaurants around, I saw that this spot wasn't yet busy and knew I needed to grab something on the go so I gave them a chance. The theatre inside is actually adorable and old timey. Small but first the old town vibe. They had a lot of decor, some arcade looking games and general move theater decor. A gentleman was working behind the counter and was super friendly and nice. Told him I was just wanting to grab a hotdog to go and he whipped it up right away. This gave me time to make a pit bathroom stop and they were clean and easy to access from inside. Didn't have to buy a movie ticket to use, just purchase food or such. It was all an easy and nice experience for wanting something on the go and no fuss. Friendly service, cheap bites and a cute atmosphere. Mind you the simple hotdog was actually delicious and a 5/5. Wow! I'd love to come back to watch a movie and grab some small bites. Nice place, friendly staff and a cute vibe.

Amazing service, kind nice staff with an amazing vibe. Ambiance is amazing and the seats are…read moreconsistent and comfortable throughout the whole theater. Food is affordable and restaurant quality and really makes the movie going experience phenomenal. Long term fan 10/10 would recommend

Cool setting. There for lunch. I think in tue evening with music and the decks would be a great…read moretime. Food was good

Great music by Vincent's choice good food great crowd who appreciates music…read more I'm happy spending $16 for food

Not sure why there is a 1 star review for this place. The wine selection is thoughtful, unique and…read morewell priced. Staff (especially bartender Christine) was friendly and knowledgeable. Service was prompt and attentive. Great atmosphere, great music, tasty and thoughtful snacks (veg and vegan options). A must visit if you are in the Idyllwild area.

Great atmosphere! It was busy but not overwhelming busy. Good wine (but also had beer). All…read morecustomers were chatty and happy it was great! The decor was thoughtful and great!

I read a bunch of the 1-star reviews. I read some of the…read more4-star reviews. I have to go with 5-star tho. OVERVIEW of 5 : Seated without reservation (*make one! We got lucky*) Server was amazing Food expediter was super nice Food was delicious Elegant, fine dining experience Music was my mountain playlist (and not too loud) View of mountains for me. View of architecture for my wife. PARKING: Parking can be difficult in the small lot, but there's parking along the street too. INSIDE: It was perfect weather. 68ºF at 6pm after a warm day. They have "indoor/patio" style seating which may be difficult for some to access by multiple steps. We were seated at the top, a table away from the music, along the window side. They have heat lamps - but temps were perfect (lots of people and hot food warmed everyone up). I wanted to walk around the restaurant. The tiered architecture is interesting. FOOD: High End Vegan! Yes - I'm guilty of wanting to give them 5 stars just looking at their vegan menu. (And omnivore selection) Yes - I appreciate the care that it takes to prepare a plate. BUT This food was just delicious by itself. Even in a cardboard box, this food would've been amazing. VEGAN "cheese" appetizer (great for 2-3 people) Nut cheese was warm and tangy. This is NOT just cashews and nooch in a blender. It is spiced with something that brings a little heat. *you will want to lick the bowl. PRO TIP: The welcome bread with ... oh shit.... WELCOME BREAD / Garlic Olive Oil This crusty bread served with microplaned garlic + olive oil is fantastic. Garlic Fiend? You're gonna love this. Not a fan of garlic? What's wrong with you?! I mean... just serve from the oil side. Save some bread for your vegan cheese.... VEGAN CHEESE (cont.) Order the gluten free bread (a little more like Uti's toasted dinner roll) with your vegan cheese app. Omnivores at your table will be surprised how well this vegan cheese and wine pair with each other. TROUT I think my wife got the trout. She loved it. Light and delicate. VEGAN KIMCHI TOFU I've had kimchi. I've had tofu. We all have. This was prepared on a bed of roasty veg that was a great match to the salty kimchi. I don't know if there was a marinade preparation (sesame paste?) with the tofu, or it was made locally, or both, but this firm tofu was excellent. Sweet. Nutty. Salty. Fresh tasting and filling. The vegan menu here isn't just an "alternate version" of an omnivore dish. It is its own thing. DESSERT MISTAKE = not getting it. We thought there would be dessert in town, but we got out late. Town had closed. MUSIC Tonight's music was a pair of musicians playing CS&N, Neil Young, Bob Seger... acoustic session: Guitar, Violin, Mandolin. Quiet & sentimental performance was a perfect accompaniment to a long hike day. THERE ARE 1-STAR REVIEWS of this place. They have their reasons. I've only been here once. But I experienced NONE of the things they've mentioned. Moreover, we experienced even better than what other 5-star reviews suggested. This is an elegant spot, framed by a perfect day in Idyllwild. If I come back to the town, I will want to try other restaurants, but I'll definitely come back here. Not *just* because of their vegan options, but definitely *for* their vegan options.

This was my first time eating here I had a fettuccine dish…read morewith chicken It was good the pasta was a little to Al dente for me Music was nice students from the local arts school played very well

Nice Karaoke, bit of a drive. Well worth the drive, live in Banning. Only 22 miles up the…read moremountain, feel like in another world. KJ is great. Nothing but a good experience, will continue my trek up to Idyllwild.

Such a warm and welcoming environment! So so fun to have a place to enjoy songs with friends!read more

This place is some how terrible and expensive. I would becool with all the prices they were…read moretransparent about if the food was even half way decent. I can't believe the lack of quality. 20 dollar monte christo and the cheese isn't melted. 19 dollar sangria. They're praying on tourists only ever coming once and not looking at the receipt. They added 23 percent extra because we had 6 people. The place was empty and we sat at two different tables. There was no extra accommodating. A flat charge could be understandable but it ended up costing an extra 32 dollars. Just absolutely awful. And whatever system they're using doesn't show the check beforehand unless you ask for it so we didn't see the 23 percent fee til after we added tip.

I recommend staying far away from this restaurant. The food was extremely overpriced for the…read morequality, and the service only made the experience worse. We came with 4 adults and 2 children. My husband and I shared a BLT, and it was shockingly small. The bacon tasted like microwave bacon, not freshly cooked, and it came with a tiny cup of potato salad and one small slice of watermelon. The kids split a grilled cheese, another couple ordered the Monte Cristo, and the cheese wasn't even melted. We also tried the brisket "special," which was disappointing and low quality. When the bill came out, we were honestly stunned. The total was $181 for very small portions and mediocre food. Then we noticed they had automatically added a 23% "large party" fee... for 4 adults and 2 kids. That alone added over $30 to the bill. To make matters worse, we asked if they could split the check between couples and were told they couldn't. Probably because they wouldn't be able to charge us the large party fee! After we questioned the charges, the manager/owner conveniently disappeared after printing the receipt instead of addressing the issue. This place feels like it's taking advantage of tourists. Poor quality food, inflated prices, hidden fees, and bad customer service. Steer clear.