5 stars -- We were shooketh. What a phenomenal brunch…read more TLDR: We came in expecting a good resort brunch and left seriously impressed. Fifty44 is an absolute sleeper. If you're anywhere near Clio or Portola, go. Both of our entrees were only $24, and the quality and portions were honestly ridiculous for the price. The wifey got the 10 oz NY strip and eggs. Not a pedestrian thin cut, this was a thic boi, dinner-service steak with a genuinely beefy flavor and a great cook on it. It came with eggs over herbed cream cheese and avocado toast, with arugula, pickled onions, and scorched cherry tomatoes. Easily one of the best steak and egg brunch plates we've had. I got the lobster Benedict, and it may be the most generously packed seafood Benedict I've ever been served. Legit chunks of lobster claw and meat throughout, not just a few little pieces buried under hollandaise. Back home in the Bay Area, both would easily be a $40+ plate, and I wouldn't even question it. The setting makes it even better. Fifty44 has this gorgeous lodge atmosphere with the huge central stone fireplace, exposed timber ceiling, and views looking out across the valley. Beautifully designed by Frank Lloyd Wright. Cozy and upscale, this is an awesome place to settle in for brunch. Lastly, the service matched the food: 10/10. Everyone was incredibly nice, attentive, and welcoming.

A Perfect 25th Anniversary Celebration!…read more My husband and I recently visited Fifty 44 with some friends to celebrate our 25th wedding anniversary, and we were absolutely blown away! Whatever the new chef is doing in the kitchen, it is AMAZING. For our appetizers, we started with the Ahi Tacos and the Sweet Chili Wings. Both were outstanding. The tuna in the tacos was incredibly fresh and silky. The wings were perfectly crispy and had just the right amount of flavor without drowning in sauce--exactly how they should be! For our main courses, we ordered the Halibut and the Roasted Chicken. I can honestly say that the roasted chicken was the best I have ever had. My husband was equally thrilled with his halibut; he said it was cooked to absolute perfection, and the accompanying corn chowder was absolutely delicious. If you haven't been to Fifty 44 lately, you need to go check out the new chef's menu. A huge thank you to the team for making our anniversary dinner so special. We will definitely be back!

My wife and I had to try this place out which staying in Graeagle. It is a very popular spot in…read moretown and we could see why once we walked in the door! It's a very warm and inviting place and family oriented. Our server was nice and took the time to explain some of the menu options and what she highly recommended. Our food was delicious and was served quickly which always makes us feel cared for! Can't wait to come back for more!

Amazing little spot in what feels like the middle of nowhere in Johnsville Ca 10 minutes west of…read moreGraeagle. A beautiful historic building from 1876 with all the rustic charm you'd expect , original hardwood floors , beautiful wood beams and a cozy little bar right when you walk in . The staff was super friendly, great customer service and hospitality, squeezed us in without a reservation! My wife and I enjoyed the Chicken Marsala and Beef Stroganoff each served with mashed potatoes and mixed veg. Both meals were cooked to perfection with a delicious sauce that should accompany each dish . 10/10 for me on both dishes, it would be hard to pick a favorite but I'd have to order the stroganoff again on my next visit ..... too good!! Both meals came with a delicious side salad - blue cheese dressing was house made and yummy! Fresh bread, two different kinds , both were spot on . Iron Door hit a home run with every single portion of our meal and the rustic country charm of this hidden gem was the icing on the cake!!! I almost don't want to share my secret........ but if you are visiting Graeagle, pass on all the dining options in Blairsden and Graeagle and head up the mountain to little ol Johnsville for a meal that is sure to satisfy! If you want to impress your friends the super cool hidden gem that only the locals know about, The Iron Door is THE place to go. Cheers!!

This place was a great find! The food was next level and HUGE portions. The service was amazing and…read moreall staff were very friendly! It's pricey, but I think you could easily split some of the entrees. The bread basket and clam chowder were big hits at our table too! Highly recommend trying this place!

The servers were friendly but they forgot to tell us about the specials. Then remembered for the…read morenext table they sat. My wife had the ribs and they were pretty good and plentiful. I had a burger and here is the problem. The grilled mushrooms and onions on the burger were stone cold. I should have complained but I did not want to make a fuss on the last night of our vacation weekend. The servers then tried to take our plates away before we were finished. Twice. It did not occur to them to offer me another beer when my glass was empty and there was still a pile of fries on my plate. Now back at the hotel I have bad diarrhea. Too bad. Why were the onions and mushrooms cold? Probably sitting around for hours or even days when they should have been freshly cooked for the burger. This restaurant caters to lots of tourists like us. Get a clue.

It's a beautiful outdoor scenery with gorgeous tall pine trees. One can enjoy the outdoors drinking…read morea beer while waiting for food. We had the fried fish tacos and the barbacoa. The fish tacos were good but the fish was too small it kind of got lost in the slaw. My significant other enjoy the barbacoa tacos so I guess it was good. Service was nice :)

Considering the out of the way location, having a good fish taco in your hand whilst enjoying a…read morefreshly pulled pint of beer is a very appreciated thing to have. That the person making the tacos is cheerful and nice is also appreciated. We were tired after a long drive up the mountain. Refreshment and sustenance all in one location nearly in the middle of a forest is amazing. That it is very good is indicated by the number of other July 4th weekend attendees also present. Recommended. patrons

We were excited to have dinner at Sierra Pines resort. However, we were disappointed, somewhat…read morepartially due to our server, not checking in with us until we were almost finished with our meal and she acknowledged that my salad was totally overdressed. I was in the process of taking lettuce pieces out of the dish and onto a plate, hoping to drain off some of the dressing, she said she was sorry and that was it. Oh, and then she did bring me a bigger plate than my bread plate to put more lettuce leaves on. Such a disappointing experience. She was very nice however when she acknowledge twice that the salad was way overdressed there was no correction on her end. My husband's pork chop was good and cooked perfectly. Not sure we will be returning in the future.

Amazing food, service and ambience. Great owners serving good food in a local vibe settingread more

We stayed at the resort for the one night and enjoyed the food at the Altitude Bistro. Their menu…read moreis small but I think has a nice range in options! They even had a number of plant based items. The dinner came out in a timely manner, was fresh, and presented beautifully. The fruit cups they had were a variety of berries which was a pleasant surprise. Breakfast was equally as tasty and fresh. My daughter ordered the french toast. The syrup was already poured over it which I didn't like because it was too heavy handed but the flavors in the french toast were wonderful! It was almost like a bread pudding french toast. Delicious. The employees were all very friendly and helpful. What a beautiful little hidden gem this place is!

Everything ! The service is amazing the food is gourmet !…read moreLoved it! We will come back when we are in this area ! Clint was our waiter bartender and he was so friendly and took 5 star care of us !

We loved this place! It has a cute outdoor seating area, and I asked for a recommendation for what…read moreto order. She did not disappoint! She recommended the taco salad with brisket added and the chipotle lime dressing was SO good and it was full of fresh vegetables. I LOVED it! My husband ordered a two meat platter and it was HUGE. We probably could've split that. My son loved his pulled pork sandwich and the Mac n cheese was a hit for everybody.

When Sierra Smoke Show first opened, we were absolutely thrilled to have a BBQ place nearby! It…read morequickly became a staple in our regular rotation whenever we came up to our seasonal campsite. Unfortunately, those days are a distant memory. The recent drop in quality and effort is incredibly noticeable. So many of our favorite items have been completely taken off the menu, and the ribs we ordered tasted like they had just been reheated rather than freshly smoked. It honestly feels like the love has just left this place. We really miss what it used to be, but we won't be rushing back.

Our second visit to Cuccia's was as good as our first. A year after our visit with the kids and…read moregrandkids we came back with the dog. We ate outside and they brought the dog a dish of ice water. The restruant is comfortable. The patio is covered and has a fan which helps with the temperature. The background music is very subtle and fits the atmosphere. The service was excellent. Our water was kept filled. Our food was brought out quickly. We had the same waitress as last year. This year my husband had a classic calzone. He ate 1/2. I had a chicken Gorgonzola with veggies, not pasta. Mine was delicious. The portions sizes are generous. Thanks for a lovely meal.

Overall really dissatisfied from previous dining here. The pros:…read more Bread service was great Drinks arrived fast Tuscan pasta was hot with good flavor Pizza was super The cons: The scampi was not edible. It tasted like it just white wine drizzled over it, not garlic or lemon noted. Very bland. Prawns were meh. We were charged 27 dollars then 9 to split with over 3/4 untouched. The Alfredo was very runny, we ordered it for kiddos and they wouldn't touch it. The entire dish was left minus two bites. We shared this with our server, again charged full price and 9 dollars to split the dish, That was untouched. Paying 125 dollars for that food and no alcohol seems a bit insane. There was no offer of a different dish or improvement to the dishes we had. We have previously had a great experience here in other years, not sure what happened this time.