This little hidden gem packs a punch with it's delicious food, friendly service and bucolic charm…read more We visited Graeagle and discovered The Iron Door just a few miles away in Johnsville Ca. We left satisfied and happy to plan a return visit very soon. The food we had, crab cakes, clam chowder, chicken marsala, beef stroganoff and berry cobbler were all absolutely delicious! The espresso martini I had was unmatched. The staff, servers, chefs & owners were all friendly and welcoming. We look forward to returning often to one of our new favorite restaurants. If you're in the area don't hesitate to eat here. A+

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!!

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

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!

The atmosphere is amazing... anytime you can go inside a Frank Lloyd Wright building you should…read moretake advantage. I came for lunch with my daughter and a couple who are family friends. He is in a wheelchair and it was no problem at all getting in/out and sitting at a table. My daughter and I got the burger and it was very very delicious. The burger with fries and a couple beers will cost over $40. I know it's California but I just had a similar meal with 2 beers in another state and it was half the price. The service was OK. Definitely would expect a bit more professionalism from the staff at the price but they were friendly. Overall it was a nice experience and I would definitely come back!

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 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!

Nakoma Resort's Fifty 44 is a standout getaway, beautifully shaped by Frank Lloyd's striking…read morearchitecture. The views are nothing short of breathtaking, and the service is warm and attentive from the moment you arrive. Even with a simple winter menu, every dish is solid and satisfying. A serene setting, thoughtful design, and a team that truly delivers.

We came here for our anniversary in the off season. We made reservations as recommended and got…read morethere right on time. The hostess told us we needed to wait at the bar until our table was ready. We got to the bar and it was freezing. We were the only ones there. The bar tender had a little space heater to try to survive. We waited for 5 minutes for our hostess, so we went and checked. We ordered the hamburger, salmon, and the chicken pot pie. The food was good, but portions were small. I would not order the pot pie again. It was more like a chicken stew with a puff pastry on top. Not what I was hoping for. The property is nice and interesting.

Cozy, friendly, small town eatery. A friend described Lena's to me as a sports bar of sorts... but…read moreit doesn't have the 20 screens you'd expect in a sports bar in a larger community. It doesn't have 20 screens... it doesn't need 20 screens... but it does have a few well placed screens (typically showing sports)... it's got a small bar, a dining area with several tables and mostly the type of food you'd expect in a sports bar... so the description works!

At first my golf buddies and I were told this was a good Mexican place. We walked in and there was…read morenothing mexican about it! It was getting close to closing time when we showed up and we were greeted by the owner Lena. We felt very welcomed. Although, they did not have many mexican food choices we all ordered burgers. The mexican burger was very delicious! Small bar area and very clean resturaunt. If you're in the Portola area I would recommend this spot. Would have 5 stars but my skinny marg was lacking lime and tequila. Little watered down.

If you dine in here, definitely sit on the patio for the view if you can. It's beautiful and…read moreprovides a great ambiance. We did just that for a late lunch on a Thursday afternoon. I had the caprese pizza. The crust was my favorite part. It had a cornmeal texture with a nice crunch. They do have a happy hour at 3pm but it's only $2 off specific drinks and a limited full price menu. Not the reason we came but just keep that in mind if it's why you are. Our server was new, friendly and answered our multiple questions we had. Nice little spot!

Food was decent at best. Servers and bartenders were so sour and it felt like we were an…read moreinconvenience that we were there. There were 6 of us and we had a reservation but they told us if we made it online they can't honor it. After being sat 30 minutes past our reservation it took another 30 minutes for drinks and 45 for food. Half of us our industry and we are so understanding but this was the weirdest dining experience we have ever had. We still tipped 20% but they didn't deserve it. Management needs to set some service standards. We won't be back.

Didn't care for the beers, but the burger was top notch. We also got some pickle fries that…read moreeveryone loved.

My husband and I stopped in after leaving a weekend in Bucks Lake. When we pulled up minutes before…read morethey were scheduled to open, the owner was outside putting up a sign letting customers know that their kitchen is closed for the day. Bummer because I was hungry, but not a bummer because I got to chat with the owner and learned the history of this awesome little brewery. Had a flight, each brew was delicious! I also really loved the ambiance of the place, definitely have to stop by again next time we drive through.