We stopped in for dinner around 5:45 this evening and it was soooo cold when we sat down that we had to leave. We told a tall thin caucasian server? or busboy? and he stated "Well, they keep it cool for our servers because they're always complaining of being hot." As he giggled then apologized. Really?! I then asked our waitress why the restaurant was kept so cold and she couldn't give us any answer. I also noticed this same waitress had a long sleeved shirt plus a shirt over that one. Hmm go figure! Cold much??There was a middle aged man and woman leaving the restaurant in a jacket as we were pulling in. There was also a young lady sitting with her family stating how cold she was as we were leaving. So, I am pretty sure that we're were not the only ones complaining. **Your employees may need to be reminded that if they haven't any customers they do not have any work!!.** We went on down the road to Black Bear as they obviously cared for the comfort of their customers and the room temperature was very comfortable!! We will not be returning to this Lumber Jack's and definitely let it be known that their employees comfort obviously comes first!! read more

Taylor is sweet and bubbly like a soda pop, very attentive, and the food is great as always. Cranberry mimosa is a refreshing way to start your day read more

Lumberjacks - Cranberry mimosas - American Near Me - Grass Valley, California

This place was nasty! Paid 14 dollars for a salad that was literally almost an entire head of lettuce with a few beans thrown on it, a few slices of un-ripened avocado and a couple small pieces of bland chicken. When we walked in we should've known by the smell of the place that it wasn't going to be great. Waste of money! read more

The Food was great and the service was aswell. The menue is full of meals that mostly contain meat which is ok for a steakhouse. There are salads and plenty of sides for people that are looking for a more vegetarian dish. read more

Lumberjacks - The big redwood burger - American Near Me - Grass Valley, California

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Great outdoor dining, wonderful staff, it this time it was nice to have breakfast outside in their covered dining spot

Had lunch on 7/19/20. They are doing an amazing job here. Kim and Billie were very attentive and the food was exceptional. The outside dining under the covering was cool and comfortable. I will definitely be back. A bright spot in dark times read more

Service was phenomenal. The outdoors seating was well placed and they did a great job following COVID-19 safety precautions. Looking forward to my next visit there for some excellent food. read more

In tonight on Wednesday night. The new girl was awesome but the manager lady is so rude. Will not be back until we find out what nights that lady is not there. The three stars are for the food and our waitress. read more

Really good food and service. Service was very accommodating and friendly, made eating here enjoyable. I got the axe burger and it was done perfectly and the portion sizes are something to keep coming back for. read more

My name is Susan S.I ate breakfast there this morning it was one of the best I have had so yummy. Loved the outside eating area My waitress Laura and the guy working with her were the best made my morning a good one...Definitely will be going back read more

We had breakfast there today! The food was awesome. Both of my oldest (9 & 12) granddaughters had the linguica breakfast. It was huge! They both ate everything on their plates! Our waitress, Kim, was awesome!!!! We didn't have to wait for refills, she was right there! I was a little nervous, as my youngest granddaughter is 3. Kim interacted with her so well that the baby was on her best behavior. Lol. We will definitely ask for Kim everytime! Overall, the food and Kim were awesome! We will definitely be back! read more

If you want very large portions (at a premium price), this is your spot. If you want good food and service...look elsewhere Our waitress was friendly enough although forgetful and a little ditzy. When my father pointed out a problem with his meal, she blew him off. There were 6 in our party and we arrived early, before the dinner crowd.. The meal delivery was poor. Most of us had almost finished our meals when the last two plates arrived. What could take so long to make a salad and a pancake meal? Won't be back!! read more

Great service, friendly and accommodating staff. This place is definitely very busy and liked by customers. I would recommend you check it out read more

This is yet another attempt to make a go of the old Lyons restaurant location next to the freeway. Judging from the crowds, this one might succeed. Went there for lunch recently. Their success is based on moderate prices, specials for old people, and fairly generous portions. Frankly, they are aiming at an already over-served market in the Grass Valley area. I had a hamburger. It was adequate. The service was friendly, but not efficient. The waitresses work hard, but when the place is full at lunchtime, they can't keep up. The decor is an improvement. read more

UGH!! Not one drink refill. The waitresses ran after we were seated. We sat at our booth waiting. For either the check, a refill, eye contact...anything. When someone finally came to our booth she asked how our food was , I went "eh" she said "I wouldn't have ordered that it's terrible here". I mean come on, first you run, then you don't even back up your kitchen staff. Blah. I meant eh because I didn't get one refill the WHOLE time I was there. I was seated right next to the door across from the hostess desk so there is no way they couldn't see us. The wait staff literally ran. I went to Lumberjacks because I went to the one in Yuba City and it was good. Good food , good service. I was hoping for the same here. Too bad. read more

I went here both Saturday and Sunday over Father's Day weekend. I went with 4 friends of mine on the Saturday for a late breakfast and I decided to try the Ultimate Breakfast. Holy toledo, that is a lot of food. Included with the Ultimate Breakfast is French Toast, Eggs, Bacon, Sausage, Ham, and Potatoes. The sausages are great. I had to leave some of the ham and bacon untouched as I was full. When are group was ready for the check, our waitress, Katie, asked if we'd like the check split up so we could all pay individually. I thought that was great and it was as if she read our minds. Sunday was Father's day and I was back for more. Even though it was a holiday, it only took 3 friends and me (we lost a friend since Saturday) about 10 minutes to get seated. This time I ended up getting the Jack's Omelette which included cheese, bacon, sausage, and ham - served with potatoes and toast. I also got a glass of orange juice that they make fresh inside the restaurant. We wished we had requested Katie to be our waitress again though as our waitress on Sunday forgot a few of the items we requested and we had to ask her to split up our bill individually too - I guess we got spoiled the day before. Overall, it was a good experience - better than a Dennys for sure. read more

I've been to Lumberjack's twice now. The food was okay and the serving size seemed generous. We had the breakfast burrito and an omelet. Service was fairly quick and friendly and the restaurant was very clean. read more

Food, 3.5 Service, 1.5. Ordered from the senior menu. Reasonably priced. Coffee was good. Big mug. Service was slow and inattentive. And they didn't appear to be very busy. I'll tip 20% for reasonably good service. Didn't happen this this time. If you're solo, maybe sit at the counter? read more

We went in for their salad bar but after finding out that their "Ultimate Salad Bar" ONE trip was a tiny bowl for Eight dollars! We were totally disappointed! Maybe if you're in the mood for a Turkey Sandwich. I'm guessing that this restaurant is a fine place for breakfast but considering that there are many great breakfast places in the area, I won't recommend it. The server was pleasant the entire time but don't waste your time, not worth it. read more

SO the food that we have had has been ok. That said ,the service SUCKS!! Super slow, no refills, you may not even get your order taken until you let the waitress know that you have been sitting for some time. We are pretty limited in GV for this kind of food so I will probably go back and then think to myself "the service sucks, we should not come back". read more

Well, if you're looking for somewhere cheap, then Lumberjacks is the place to go. If you don't mind below average food quality and maple syrup that smells like oranges and pours like water, then chew on. There service was minimal. Not bad or rude, just minimal. Hurry and sit, here's a menu, here's your food, good bye. Lol This place is always full, so apparently there are heaps of folks out there who just don't care or perhaps don't know any better. For me, I just didn't care for it. The atmosphere was VERY LOUD and the food just tasted like cafeteria/hospital food. I suppose it's good for a group with a lot of kids and want to keep it on the cheap. read more

Our group of 4 arrived at 9pm on a Sunday night. We were very happy to see the place still open. Our expectations were not that high, but the experience was not great. The staff was friendly and attentive, although the place was mostly empty. The "Ultimate Ribeye Steak" was at least half the size it was advertised to be, and only 1/4" thick. It was a big disappointment. The double chicken breasts were tiny. The ground round with gravy was huge and tasty. The salad bar was a bit tired, but OK considering the late hour. We saw other groups being served large portions of food and we expected the same, but with very mixed results. We saw a big basket of onion rings go by and thought those would make a good starter. Instead of a big basket served as an appetizer, we got a plate with 7 onion rings served with the meal. The wait person did apologize and say "I'm sorry for the small portion; here's a few onion rings." But, the full price still appeared on the bill. It was almost as though they were running out of food and didn't want to cook any more, so they spread the food they had over the four of us. Had they reduced our bill accordingly, that would have been OK, but they didn't do that. The chefs made their money and the wait staff got a generous tip, but we were shortchanged, big time. read more

Can't believe how packed the parking lot looks each time I drive by. I wasn't particularly impressed, although they do have a cool orange juice machine. But that's it. Maybe if they were open 24 hours and I went in to eat after a night of drinking, I would change my mind. Until then, I'll stick with the Dump or Charlie's. read more

Great meal. Great price. It's worth waiting a few minutes to get your food. Place is pretty busy on the weekend. We will be back.

I was, frankly, surpised at the number of people complaining about poor service. I have never experienced that. Maybe because my family and I frequent this place and our faces our known to the staff... Maybe it's the same with others and they just tip poorly and so the staff remember them for their poor tips... not much motivation there to improve service. But I digress... If you've driven by this place, then you've seen how busy the parking lot looks during peak business hours. That alone should tell you that the service isnt as bad as many reviewers say it is. When discussing the food, you need to remember that this is no 5 star or even 4 star restaurant. That being said, the food is quite good. I've had their pot roast, prime rib and their burgers and they have yet to fail on any of those fronts. The bread they serve with the dinners are outstanding. You can never go wrong with fresh baked bread. You might get the impression that I think this should get a five star rating. That isnt the case. For me, a very large portion of how good a restaurant is, is how clean the restaurant is. The bathrooms I've never really considered clean and it makes me paranoid about touching ANYTHING in the bathroom. The other part is that I have a pet peeve about saladbars... they should always be kept clean and ingredients kept fresh. The first time I went to this restraunt, the salad bar was hideous. It was obvious that the wait staff were not keeping up with ensuring that the salad bar was clean and stocked with fresh ingredients. I have not ordered the salad bar since. All other areas within the dining area are kept clean and I havent recieved a dirty dish yet. To me, the bathroom and salad bar are not items that would kill the experience for me. If the food was poor and the wait staff were unfriendly, this would be a much different review. A solid 4 star restaurant. Great family dining, not so much for date night. :) read more

Hit or miss. The service is always good and they always get my order right. The food is generally served in large portions. Not much to choose from if you are looking for something light. Sometimes to the point of being wasteful. The last visit I ordered chicken fried steak with eggs. The eggs were cooked to order, and the country potatoes were decent. The steak however was overcooked to an extreme crisp. Dry and salty and flavorless. I had asked for the gravy on the side so they couldn't hide the meat under a bath of gravy. The gravy was tasteless and the biscuit was like eating a sack of flour. I think I would have preferred a smaller portion of meat cooked less and more tender and juicy. The dinners are usually plain and simple comfort foods and I usually order breakfast as it is usually pretty good. I have tried some of the dinners and they are ok. Nothing special. The salad bar is always fresh and clean and has a decent selection. read more

After dining at Lumberjacks several times over the past few weeks it is time I leave a new review. First off I must say Stephanie is THE BEST SERVER at this restaurant. She waited on us several times and as this is our last trip we hoped she was here tonight. No such luck, so Stephanie thank you for taking excellent care of us and making us feel so welcome. The food was always yummmmmy everything was prepared perfectly! It was nice to have a hearty meal after a long days work. The manager (or the woman in the burgandy shirt, who barked orders) could use some help. She is way too loud when ordering her staff to do their side work. She would prefer the work be done to the detriment of the patrons. Stephanie seemed able to balance both with ease, the other servers not so much. The servers seemed afraid of the "barker" and did other tasks and seemed unable to return to their tables to tend to the guests. Perhaps a bit of honey over the vinegar would serve the restaurant better. A please and thank you can go a long ways in this world. Stephanie keep up the good work you are a true asset to Lumberjacks the "barker" could learn a lot from you. read more

We ventured out in the snow for an amazing breakfast at Lumberjacks. Our waitress, Megan, was sweet and fast and made our breakfast very enjoyable. She was quick to answer our questions and get us our food. We will definitely be back. read more

our server Ana was the best running circles around other wait staff. Let us know the souls before we asked. Must have watched her help 6 tables and check people out and yet we never had to wait for anything. read more

I love this place today was my second visit and was just as great as my first visit. Today we had the pleasure of kim serving us this morning she made today visit that much more welcoming. She did an out standing job and when I go again I would love to have her as my waitress. She was flying this mirni g and still keep it together and made all of us happy and comfy. I will be back again and again. read more

This is the place to sit down, relax and enjoy some comfort food. Always greeted by a smile and a friendly hello. Awesome food...huge portions. I love this place read more

Terrible the salad bar is nothing more then dinner salad for 7.99 and you only get one trip.the soup I ordered was broccoli cheddar not one piece of broccoli and I'm not sure if there was even cheese in it. It tasted like gravy. My hubby got an omelette with toast. They didn't bring his toast and when I asked for it they brought him the toast that had been sitting. The entire meal was terrible. Never going back. read more

Came back for lunch today, after late dinner last night. The Rib Eye steak was served as requested in medium with rice pilaf and their fresh-baked loaf bread; that cow was probably free-range fed. The wifey had beef soup and one-time salad bar. Taco salad, potato skins, and steak spinach wrap are recommended too! The chocolate cream is not all that. read more

Lumberjacks - Finger-licking good Loaded Potato Skins - American Near Me - Grass Valley, California

Come here for family breakfast couple times a month. The waitress are amazing. Billie and Lauren are our favorites waitresses. Love coming here. read more

I have been regular at this restaurant for years. I always enjoy the food, the beer, and of course the service. There is a certain waitress by the name of Jen, she is always in a great mood, and always makes my experience there pleasent. I will definitely keep coming back here for years to come!! read more

Absolutely the worst service plates with all our stuff mixed up. Major fly problem, and to top it off 4 out the 5 plates of food all had dirty plates dried egg all over them, and covered in grease. The good was not really expierced because of the absolutely gross table setting and plate wear. And they didn't care about the issues when notified Will never return there again, and I would not recommend anyone else to go. read more

I've been here before in the past, but my recent experience was amazing. My waitress Tess was attentive and the food was good... extremely filling! I was most impressed with the remodeling and renovations. The restaurant looks so different... all for the better though. Will definitely come again! read more

Amazing service!! Love the outdoor seating for covid. Friendly and helpful servers. BOMB FOOD(hashbrowns are the best)

We decided to go in and found the place decorated very nicely in a woodz fashion. The people who waited on us were very friendly. We decided to have an old favorite, a hot roast beef sandwich. It was just enough and made the old fashion way, bread with mash potatoes and beef on top and smothered in gravy. We were very happy. read more

I ordered a prime rib dip & ended up eating the roll with cheese on it along with my fries. The prime rib was all fat & gristle. I kept hoping to take a bite without having to pull the meat out of my mouth, never happened. By the time I was able to say something to my waitress, my husband & son were already done eating. After showing her the pile of "meat" on my plate her response was, "oh we can make you another one?" It was a little too late. The last time we were there I ordered the "New York steak!" I don't think I can come up with the words to describe it other than it was comical! Maybe a quarter inch thick beef jerky! Not kidding & we gave them a second chance! Never ever again. read more