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    Kennedy Meadows Resort Restaurant

    4.8 (25 reviews)
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    Nanci-Nanciele M.

    My first time here... let me say the drive here is absolutely beautiful! The river is so beautiful and relaxing to watch! I called aged to ask if they would allow my fur baby on the porch outdoor seating area and they said absolutely! This place is very dog friendly we saw many dogs on the campground while enjoying our dinner. The prices are very reasonable! We got the special for the day which was as 1 1-2 pound sirloin steak served with soup, salad, a roll, corn on the cob (half a ear), a baked potato with butter and sour cream, and bread pudding for dessert. All this food cost $30. Definitely can't beat the price! The portions were very generous and the service was outstanding! Waitress was so friendly and helpful. There was only one waitress so there was a little wait time however her friendly attitude made the wait seem trivial. The food itself did leave a lot to be desired. I wish I could say it was amazing, but it wasn't! It was very bland. I put salt and pepper on my food but I am certain that was the only seasoning used in any of my food. If I had been hiking all day or starving it would have tasted better I'm sure but I need seasoning on my food and this place uses none! If they at least had steak sauce it would have bumped it up a star but all they had was ketchup. That is fine for their burgers (which looked delicious on other peoples plates nearby) but the steak needed something to season it up! I didn't take as many photos as I had wanted to but check out the ones I did take. I would go here again, only I would try breakfast food or hamburgers next time. would definitely rent a cabin here.

    Prime rib

    Just don't order the prime rib. I already told everyone that Kennedy meadows is the greatest place to go fishing, hiking, camping, riding horses. They take excellent care of those horses!!! They always look groomed and well fed. Thank you all for your effort to keep Kennedy meadows open.!

    Pack horses eating next to the restaurant.
    Robert G.

    Went out for Prime Rib night and had a great time. We loved our server most and we got Pickled Green Beans as a gift! Awesome stuff and thank you for everything.

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    Summer C.

    Super yummy meal. I did not love the canned green beans and canned chicken noodle soup but kind of goes with the cowboy theme. Breakfast was also great! And the prices are more than fair.

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    Ron L.

    What's mountain resort without a diner? Kennedy Meadows has it. I just passed through on the way to the Emigrant Wilderness, so although it looks like a good place to stay the week if that's your thing, I can't write much about it. But I did eat at the restaurant. After wearing myself out, I needed something more substantial than what I had in my bear can. And boy, did the Kennedy Meadows Restaurant come through. The restaurant includes outdoor seating. If you want to enjoy the scenery, or you're dirty and smelly after a few days in the outback and you don't want to bother the other diners inside, then this is the option to take. And I took it. I got the activity of resort guests and PCT hikers along with my meal, quite a good addition. Kennedy is roughly 60 miles east of Sonora, so you'd expect prices to be much higher. I was happy to see that a 1/3 pound chili cheeseburger with fries is only $11. Fries were okay, whatever. Pickles and lettuce are put to the side, you put on how much you want, all of it or none. As for the chili burger, it's quite difficult to eat with your hands, so thankfully they provided a knife and fork. Burger and chili were both well done. Sometimes, simple is better, and in this case, the chili cheeseburger was simply better. It's far less expensive to bring your own food and prepare it in your cabin. But if you don't feel like cooking after a day of swimming, fishing, hiking, or horseback riding, then the restaurant at this resort is an inexpensive, high quality, and gut-filling way to get your calorie intake while you rest yourself.

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    Great food, service and atmosphere! We stopped here for breakfast before our trail ride and was the perfect amount of food.

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    Supreme service to go along with it being rapid and extremely friendly. The ladies certainly took care of the customers.

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    Great food, wonderful service, super nice folks. Reasonable prices. We had breakfast ,lunch and dinner here. We loved everything we ordered.

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    Great place! Really love the food and portions are amazing. Beautiful atmosphere too.

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    8 years ago

    Good food in cowboy country! Who could ask for more? Hard working folks. I am so grateful for this place!! Thank you......

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    Absolutely amazing food. Great service, friendly staff. Great view of the surrounding mountains, fresh air is wonderful....:)

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    8 years ago

    Great hamburgers and fries. Prime Rib dinner is awesome. Sit on the porch and enjoy the view. Friendly staff and customers.

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    It's about 45 min from there but worth the adventure The rib eye is delicious and so is the prime rib on Saturday/Sundays.

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    Creekside Cafe - I enjoyed my $8 slice of pizza, and our daughter ate more than half of her $12 loaded nachos and drank all of her $5 can of root beer.

    Creekside Cafe

    4.0(4 reviews)
    11.7 mi

    Service among cashiers and kitchen staff were all wonderful, helpful, and friendly! Ordering food…read morecan be a little confusing, as there are multiple lines (fryer, grill, burgers and sandwiches, soups) and if it is busy and you want something from the fryer and grill, you just get in one line and tell the staff member that you want additional items. The large dining area was well lit and clean. Indoor and outdoor seating was plentiful and offered a nice place to relax or take a break. I can see this being full on weekends and holidays. They also have a bar with seating, and cafe with ready made salads, yogurt, fruit, snacks, and coffee or tea made to order. They have breakfast items in the am such as burritos and oatmeal but we opted to have lunch instead. Items ordered: Philly cheesesteak- large sandwich with plenty of meat, bell peppers, onions, and cheese on a toasted bun. Chicken tenders with fries (or tator tots)- 3 strips of chicken with crispy fries. Beef brisket chili (you can select toppings- cheese, onions, jalapeños)- okay taste wise but a tad too salty for my taste Pepperoni pizza - decent sized slice but the crust is too thick for my liking (this is self serve) Loaded mac n cheese (loaded means you select two items (items- bacon, broccoli, pulled pork, onion strings, chili)- this item was fine Overall, food was better than other ski resorts and I liked the options they had.

    We came here for lunch during our ski trip at the resort. We didn't expect much from these…read morecafeteria at ski resorts. Honestly I did bring my packed lunch from home! My family ordered a cheese burger, cheese nachos and Mac & cheese! I could not stop eating the Mac & cheese! The macaroni is a bit overcooked but it tasted very good with the cheese and bacon! It was a huge portion as well. Nacho was normal and my son liked the cheese burger and said it was good. The place was full but line wasn't long and we could get an empty table easily. And the cafeteria was spacious and we enjoyed dining inside. Also we had an episode at the end of the day which my son lost his phone! We tracked it and it was at the cafeteria, so we went and thankfully someone turned it in to the bar at the cafe and we got it back safely!!

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    Ira’s Old Corner Saloon

    Ira’s Old Corner Saloon

    4.5(51 reviews)
    50.3 mi
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    Really great Gold Country dive bar. Friendly service, stiff drinks, good food. The BLT was…read moreexcellent.

    I rate my experience 1 star, but I'm not going to rate the whole place 1 star, because it's always…read moretop-notch. I go here all the time, and I get five star experiences every time I go. I highly recommend anybody go here, BUT I HAVE TO SAY WHAT I HAVE TO SAY!!!!!!!!! I was there today, I do not know who the chef was (clearly not the usual one!!), but Angelica was working in the bar. I ordered my burger medium, and it was so far past well done, it was not even edible. It was dry and NOOOO!!! I always order grilled onions, and they have never once charge me for it. Today they charge me $.75 for four skinny strings of grilled onions and yet still put raw onions on my burger that I didn't want. I asked for extra pickles and did not get any extra. I ordered a glass of wine, they did not have any in the bar. Angelica went to the back and came back with a bottle of wine that was not chilled. It came right off the shelf, or at least that's what it tasted like. I had to fill the entire glass of wine with ice, and then it was watered down and was no good. If I did not take that burger to go, I would've sent the whole thing back. THEN! I pulled my salad out of the bag, it was in a teeny tiny bowl. When I eat the salad in the restaurant, it's in a big giant bowl. The salad in this little bowl was less than half of the salad I get had I eaten inside the restaurant. There is no way I will ever order to go food from old corner saloon ever again. I asked for extra lettuce, there was literally about 1/3 of the lettuce. I usually get in a regular salad when I order it inside the restaurant with my burger. Sad part is, and this could happen to anyone, if this was my first time eating at this restaurant, it would have been my last. There's no way I would've ever came back to a restaurant when they cannot get an order even close to right. #NotHappyAtAll and I just threw $47 in the trash. There is a 0% chance I will ever order "to go" food from there ever again, in fear that it will be a terrible order like it was just now. I don't have money to spare, and I literally threw $47 in the toilet today eating at old corner saloon. I could not be more disappointed.

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    Busy place on a Thursday night.

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    Veggies Omelette With House Made Hash Browns

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    Bandit's Restaurant & Bar - Delicious Pozole Verde. No tostada given so  I added broken tortilla chips.

    Bandit's Restaurant & Bar

    4.2(50 reviews)
    51.1 mi

    Holy smokes. Spent a gather / son day at Copper Valley golf. Bandit's is where we chose to have…read morelunch afterwards. Great decision. My boy had the asada burrito, and I had the Smash Burger with double patty. Both were phenomenal. Couldn't have asked for a better burger. Delicious, giant and filling. Also ordered an Old Fashioned (Maker's Mark) drink. Traditional and simple. No complaints. The food was the standout. Plenty of sustenance. Will 100% be coming back next time in town for golf. Highly recommend.

    Coming back from a weekend golf trip in Angels Camp, the 6 of us decided to swing into Copperopolis…read morefor breakfast. This place was new to us and not the same establishment where we ate last time. I know this is a Mexican restaurant, and it has pretty good reviews, so perhaps we all should have had Mexican breakfast. This is review is for American breakfast: bacon, eggs, toast, and hash browns. Bottom line? Don't do it!!!! The hash browns? I have never seen anything so thin and skimpy in my life. The eggs were small and a tad over-cooked. The sourdough toast? It was okay, it it WAS sourdough. And the bacon? The bacon served was not cooked that morning. The 3 pieces were cold, hard, and greasy. I guessed the bacon was cooked the day before. This review only gets any stars because the server was nice. If I come back, I will try the Mexican food.

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    Carnitas taco and Biria taco

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    Mono Inn

    Mono Inn

    5.0(66 reviews)
    42.3 mi

    Last Sunday, I and some friends had dinner at he Mono Inn , a remarkable dining spot located in Lee…read moreVining, California near Mono Lake. The restaurant's dining room has a stunning panoramic views of the lake in addition to a warm, inviting ambience. Co-managed by Chef Jason Custer and owner Hilary Hansen Jones, it offers an unforgettable fixed-price menu featuring creative, flavorful dishes made from locally sourced ingredients. The menu that evening, inspired by the Japanese tea ceremony, delivered a harmonious and tranquil multi-course experience. Highlights include a refreshing first course of watermelon sorbet with kimchi foam, a delicately cured ocean trout with caviar cream, roasted squab in cherry sauce with Korean dumplings, and a unique dessert of toasted corn ice cream dessert. Each dish was thoughtfully paired with excellent wine suggestions from the wine list that had several Old World and New World selections under $50. The attentive service at Mono Inn was choreographed by the owner who took time to regale our table in the history of the Mono Inn. There so much I love about the Mono Inn, from the low-key vibe and mixed with a formal dinner service, to the wonderfully creative dishes bursting with amazing flavors. All of these aspects make The Mono Inn a must-visit. This is my second visit, and I'll definitely be back. Highly recommended!

    My fourth visit. This time I took photos. The Mono Inn…read moreexperience does not disappoint. I close my eyes and disappear into the flavors. The staff is brilliantly trained. Chef is an artist! Once a month, best self care break for 200 miles!

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    Mono Inn - Weddings and Private Events

    Weddings and Private Events

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    Mono Inn

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