I visited the Peaks Restaurant during Restaurant Week. I've never been on the tram or to the restaurant so this was a wonderful experience. For dinner, I ordered the Charred Shrimp, Filet Mignon for the main, and the Tiramisu for dessert. The Charred Shrimp was good and I enjoyed the bed of shredded cabbage. The "pineapple chili glaze" reminded me of any bottled sweet chili sauce. Very sweet and nothing special. I would recommend a brown butter sauce or creamy lemon sauce instead. The Filet Mignon was perfectly cooked (medium rare), juicy and delicious. However, this was the first steak I ever had to put salt on as there seemed to be no seasoning on it. I didn't like the Demi Glaze so a seasoning was necessary for me. The potato puree was delicious. A few more carrots and having them cooked a bit more tender would have been lovely. The Tiramisu was excellent and everything was beautifully plated. The atmosphere was beautiful, calm, and we had a great view. Nathan provided excellent service and made sure we had what we needed during our visit. I would definitely come back for the overall experience and to try the Peaks restaurant again. read more

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Reservations is recommended. We booked their first appt and people were already lining up before they even opened. Luckily they seated everyone with reservations first before the walk-ins. The restaurant is smaller than I thought but with the majority of the seating situated for optimal viewing of three beautiful scenery outside. Food was good but not great. It was hit or miss on certain items. The steak sandwich was ordered Medium rare and was a little more well done than we wanted. Steak was a bit tough too. We did like the fries, clam chowder, and classic cheddar burger. The service was a bit slow and they forgot a couple of our sides. We also asked for extra steak knives and extra sauce and had to ask multiple times. read more

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The Date Burger was delicious! Generous portion of bacon. My family member enjoyed the mushroom ravioli. Beautiful views and a friendly and efficient waitress. The hostess Abigail opened the restaurant five minutes late at 11:05 although there was a long line of people with an 11 o clock reservation. No biggie except she didn't even give a greeting or welcome just motioned with her hand to follow her. She had no smile, no hello, just a very unfriendly demeanor. Not giving The Peaks a good first impression. Other than that, we had a great time! read more

Our go to spot for a nice cold one after a morning hike or afternoon hike. The treat after enjoying nature and getting our workout done. It's not a big bar but does have a good amount of seating along the bar top. You can also take your drinks to any of the tables inside or if you want to be outside, it's also allowed to have your drinks along the observation deck. Service has alway been good. All the bartenders have alway been sweet and very friendly. Drinks, both their specialty cocktails, beer on tap and full bar is nice. Plus side, we get a discount with our tram membership. Food can also be ordered from the restaurant to enjoy with your drinks. A nice addiction to the tram ride. read more

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Peaks sits at the top of Mount San Jacinto at 8,516 feet. You take the aerial tramway up, which is about a 10-15 minute lift. It's quite an experience and the view is immaculate. I had the Charred Shrimp, Filet Mignon cooked medium with Demi-glace on the side, and Salted Caramel Cheesecake. Everything was delicious, but I would've liked more carrots and should've ordered the filet medium-rare. Nathan did a good job with the orders and the staff was very attentive! read more

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Food: 4 Service: 4 Ambiance: 4 We weren't really sure what to expect from a restaurant at the top of the Palm Springs Aerial Tramway, but we're so glad we made reservations and decided to experience Peaks Restaurant. We came on a weekend afternoon, and while it wasn't crazy busy, having reservations helped us get seated quickly. Every seat in the house in the main dining area had a beautiful view, which makes the whole experience feel pretty special. Dining at 8,500 feet with those views is definitely unique and so special. The service was actually very good. We were helped right away, our waters were consistently refilled, plates were cleared promptly, checked up on and the food came out quickly. Diego and his team were amazing! After hiking, we were pretty hungry, so we ordered the pesto/brie flatbread, which was absolutely delicious. We also had the Smoked Gouda Pulled Pork Mac & Cheese and the Boursin Cheese Steak Sandwich. Surprisingly (in the best way), both were very tasty and satisfying. Honestly, who would expect such delicious food up in the mountains? If ever take the tram up and are craving warm, comforting food with a great view, I highly recommend stopping here. Four stars all the way. read more

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While up there, we dined at the Peaks Restaurant. The menu was small but had a decent selection for everyone. There are other options in the area, but I wanted to sit down and enjoy a meal. Views: Absolutely amazing, as always. Food: Unfortunately, the food and the restaurant itself fell short in terms of presentation, taste, and seasoning. My burger, for example, was awful. I ordered it medium, but it came out extremely well done. It was expensive and lacked flavor. Service: The waiter was friendly and cool, which helped make the experience a bit better. Overall, it's a mixed experience: the view is unbeatable, but the food didn't live up to expectations. read more

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After arriving on the tram we couldn't wait to eat. We walked into the Peaks restaurant and put our name down. Wait time was about 20-30 minutes. The views were immaculate, overlooking the mountains with beautiful scenic sights. The food however fell flat.... Like served cold flat. No seasoning flat. For the price you're paying and the look of fine dining the food and quality was anything but fine dining. The fries were cold, the steak sandwich had no seasoning I had to ask for jalapeños and hot sauce to add some type of seasoning to make it edible. I'll definitely be back to the National park but won't be dining at Peaks. It unfortunately was a let down. read more

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Started the evening with a magical tram ride up to Peaks Restaurant which set the tone for an unforgettable night. Upon arrival, we were warmly greeted, reservation confirmed and seated at our table. The festive decorations inside created a warm and inviting atmosphere for celebrating my husband's 50th birthday. Our server was extremely helpful with recommendations, including non-alcoholic beverages, appetizers, salads && main dishes. Jumping into our meal we decided on sharing the appetizer of Charred Shrimp and the Iceberg Wedge Salad that were both flavorful and PERFECT!! I decided to go bold and against the server's suggestion with choosing the Half Roasted Duck and ummmm yummmm it was absolutelyyy rich, tender && full of flavor - glad I picked this dish!! My hubby went with the Colorado Rack of Lamb that was cooked to perfection with all the fixins: spinach, mashed potatoes and topped with rosemary demi glaze - deLISH!! We finished off the evening with two incredible desserts - the Berry Brulee (this is a MUST when we go out) and for the birthday guy chocolate of course picking the Chocolate Caramel Crunch Cake. These were both decadent and the perfect sweet ending to celebrate my hubby!! Happy happy 50th birthday to many more adventures and thank you Peak for a wonderful dining experience!! See you at the top of the tram next time!! read more

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Peak Performance: A High-Altitude Anniversary to Remember We visited Peaks to celebrate our 29th anniversary, and it truly felt like a festive, "top of the world" experience. To reach the restaurant, you have to take the Palm Springs Aerial Tramway. As someone with a significant fear of heights, I found the ascent a little frightening, but the staff operating the tram were incredible--knowledgeable, welcoming, and very entertaining, which helped calm the nerves. Since we had dinner reservations and it was already dark by the time we headed up, the views were limited on the way, but the arrival at the top was seamless. The photography staff at the summit were also friendly and added to the welcoming atmosphere. The restaurant itself is stunning. It's decorated to make you feel as though you are sitting right in the middle of a forest, with large boulders and trees surrounding the dining area. A massive glass wall offers picturesque views of the valley below, which were made even more festive by the beautiful Christmas tree and holiday lights. One tip for future travelers: it gets quite chilly on the mountain, so bring a jacket! Our only regret was not arriving earlier in the day to enjoy the views by daylight and hike around the San Jacinto State Park. The service was the highlight of the evening. We arrived early and enjoyed a drink in the bar area, where the service was great. Our waiter, Jonny, was absolutely wonderful and attentive throughout the night. He even surprised us with a "Happy Anniversary" message alongside fresh strawberries and ice cream, which was such a thoughtful touch. The food was very tasty. Having had a late lunch, we opted to share the Ribeye steak dinner. It came with crisp, delicious asparagus and roasted baby potatoes. The steak itself was a bit thinner than we anticipated, which unfortunately led to it being slightly overcooked despite our request for medium-rare. However, we paired it with the Mediterranean bruschetta and strawberry baby greens, both of which were excellent. Overall, it was a beautiful and memorable way to celebrate 29 years. Between Jonny's service and the unique mountain-top setting, we highly recommend it! read more

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After riding up the Palm Springs Aerial Tramway, we went to Peaks Restaurant inside of Mountain Station. Their lunch menu consists of American food. We all got waters, but I noticed that ours had a distinct filtered taste. I almost got the steak sandwich but ended up ordering smoked gouda pulled pork mac and cheese ($24) after the waiter said he preferred that dish. The cavatappi pasta had a great al dente texture. The gouda and cheddar made each bite of mac really tasty. I enjoyed the little crispy onions that went over the pulled pork. It mixed well with the mac's flavor. The pulled pork made the dish even more filling. I had to share some of my food as I couldn't finish it on my own. While the dishes were pricy, I enjoyed my mac and cheese a lot. I'm glad I didn't get the steak sandwich as the meat wasn't really to my liking. Also, there wasn't a wait when we arrived to the restaurant. The indoor environment gets cold, so I had to put my jacket on. You can exit out of the restaurant toward an observation deck looking over the Colorado Desert. read more

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Great service. Smiles all around, it's nice. But nothing fancy. Menu and food execution could be better though. Not like you get tons of options at the top of a mountain top anyways. So we have reached the top and we got two choices only for enjoying a meal, well three if you bring your own food, which I don't know what the process is behind that. So option one is Pines cafe which is exactly what everyone mentions, cafeteria inspired meals. Hot fast and ready, extremely low quality. Then there is Peaks Restaurant that boasts an amazing view with also, mediocre food. I'll be honest after glancing at the cafeteria at Pines and our food at Peaks I said to myself there isn't much difference. Food looked beyond sub par at both locations but here we are at Peaks. Dining at a view. So after paying 32 dollars for 4 beers at the Peaks bar I figured it was time to sit and dine! Seating didn't take long either about a 10 minute wait. Walking to our table gave me some insight of how the food is going to be. Not so pumped anymore, I tell you that. People come here with medium to high expectations but the execution of food is medium to low. I mean nothing super fancy. Like bar food to be exact. "Grilled" chicken sandwich far from grilled. I feel like restaurants shouldn't put grilled if it's not actually grilled. Thin cut, more bread than actual meat, bacon was SOFT. Just a sorry rendition of food. The chicken was also pan seared or griddle seared whatever you wanna call it. No grill streaks, no char, lacking flavor IMO. Edible but nothing fancy. Fries were lame, and the cheese on the chicken was glued on the meat as if it sat for a bit. Sad. The smoked Gouda pulled pork Mac n cheese. What a mouthful. Needed a bit more life if you asked me. Not enough "pulled pork". It was obviously it was just baked in the oven till soft and slathered with bbq sauce. I mean pork is like 3 dollars a pound, it wouldn't hurt to put more meat on top. Although it was alright but compared to other photos. This just wasn't it. Onions cut too thick, no where near crispy. "Chef" or cook was lazy to cut the onions thin for garnish, mandolins don't cost much. Just not eye catching or something I would be proud of serving a guest. Oh can't forget that sorry pickle. Soft, wilted, and a bit warm. Depressing. In my opinion this experience can be better. I think if the eatery relied less on the view and more on the final product of the food experience would be phenomenal but I totally get it. They aren't after any Michelin stars. Just another cash grab business. read more

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This is a little restraunt at the peak. Be ready to spend about $40 per person. That was with half of us drinking water. The food was good. They did not ask how we wanted the kids burger so the cooked it extremely well done. We sent the hockey puck back. It was very busy for lunch. Make reservations or expect to wait about a half hour to be seated. Staff was very polite and the restraunt was clean. Walk the trails, work up an appetite, then chow down. read more

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After taking the Palm Springs Aerial Tramway up... we enjoyed a light lunch at Peaks restaurant with a beautiful view. Excellent customer service! read more

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After traveling to Mount San Jacinto state park on the aerial tram and doing a short hike, I decided to enjoy lunch at Peaks. I was alone and quickly seated at a seat with an amazing view of the desert below. My waitress was attentive and help with with deciding on my order. I tried the following: Mezcatini (5/5; delicious and came with candied hibiscus flowers, which were super tasty and inventive! Hibiscus is one of my favorite flavors so I love that they had a mezcal based drink) and wild mushroom ravioli (5/5; filling and delicious! The sauce was amazing and perfectly seasoned, there were a generous number of ravioli that were full of mushrooms and cheese. Overall, really really good and a great final meal of my Palm Springs trip.) I will definitely be back to Peaks the next time I'm in town. read more

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Celebrated my mom's 70th birthday here. The staff was so warm and inviting, and our waitress Katie was the absolute best!

This is one of the restaurants atop the mountains after we rode the Palm Springs Aerial Tramway. It was well worth it. That view alone while dining is phenomenal!! The servers and service were excellent and our server made an effort in surprising us with a birthday ice cream after our meal! We ordered two different types of burgers and they were both fantastic, flavorful and delicious!! My boyfriend and I were both so happy with everything! read more

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As we arrived to the mountains, Peaks Restaurant opened at 11am. We were so excited to have lunch overlooking the spectacular views of mountains, Palm Springs, and forest. It was an unforgettable experience to dine in the mountains. Host seated us right away. Wendy politely introduced herself as our server and quickly we placed our orders in. We ordered espresso in the clouds as our cocktails, hummus, burger with fries, and steak plate. Was a bit disappointed in the food. Steak was extremely cold and burger was super dry and sweet. Cocktail and hummus were the only goods we enjoyed. Wendy our server was the best. She went above and beyond to make sure we were satisfied. With her professionalism made our expectations better. We were impressed by Wendy's service. Thanks to her we ended up with a pleasant experience and definitely will return in the future. read more

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From beginning to end the service was great. Waiter was very attentive. Food was delicious and full of flavor. The view was breathtaking definitely will be coming back. read more

Tuesday of course is taco tuesday and it is always good, They have a bar and it is never rowdy. The tacos are on the spicy side for me but very tasty. There is outside seating in case you bring the dog read more

What an experience going up the tram to have dinner here! We loved the food~ he had meatloaf and I had veggie coconut curry! read more

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Always a pleasure to visit Peaks! Easy to find when you step up the tramway, you can take an elevator or up a flight of beautiful nature viewing stairs up to the parks restaurant and bar area. We were promptly sat at a beautiful table on the second level on the far end of the restaurant that overlooked the entire valley. The service was extraordinary. The food was definitely homemade and very tasty. Considering the location and everything, the food was amazing. They had a great wine selection and a menu with something for everybody. Thank you to the server and the owner of the restaurant, Jon, we can't wait to come back as this was for a birthday lunch. But honestly, you don't need a reason or a holiday to go up there. It's always an exciting day at the top of the Palm Springs Tramway. read more

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The Peaks is such a cool restaurant on top of Mt. San Jacinto. It was my first time taking the tram up to the top, and after taking in the amazing views and walking around a bit, we had an awesome lunch at he Peaks restaurant. On Monday it was still pretty decently busy at 11:30am. It's a pretty popular tourist spot and the lines can be pretty long. Very worth the wait though, because the views are fabulous from the restaurant. The food and service are amazing! I had the strawberry salad and the Coachella burger, which I ended up splitting both. The burgers are enormous, and come with a lot of fries. Definitely a lot for me, but they are great if you're super hungry! I would love to come back here and try more of the menu. Definitely recommend if you end up taking the tram ride up. read more

I got the steak sandwich, kids got the macaroni, and some other things, but my sandwich was dry, I do not feel they put any salt or pepper over the meat, it was tough, I had to pull it apart, I couldn't enjoy my sandwich. The Mac n cheese was dry, no taste, 200 dollars was the final bill, my son actually liked the pizza. But he is 3, looked like a tombstone pizza. Dont waste your time and go, save your money read more

Views AMAZING.. food basic and expensive. Service was great.. I got the wedge with shrimp .. and definitely not the best.. food lacked flavor. My husband got the ribeye and again lacked flavor. Bruschetta was ok... maybe eating at the cafe would have been better . read more

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Beautiful views. I teetered on 3.5-4 stars. The view gets the extra .5 and the my did fix our reservation that was messed up that I did have proof I had. Drinks were fun. My raviolis were very good. The veggies on my husbands were mediocre. Mash potatoes were okay. Filet mignon was a 4.5 out of 10. He says he goes fine. Soup was really good with a very mild spice kick. Shrimp was very refreshing and shrimp were done well not rubbery like fine places. Overall 3.5-4 stars But I would return. My husband stated for those with gluten issues they should have one more meat dish (of beef). read more

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Absolutely an amazing restaurant. We did not have a reservation but we were first in line for walk-ins and we're immediately seated at the bar. The service was so attentive and they recommended each one of us a dish and we all loved it! Very nice spot for a comfortable lunch/dinner. Unfortunately, I do not remember the drink I had but it was wonderful! I highly recommend it! I'm sure if you show them a photo they will know! We got- Bacon blue cheese burger 10/10 No photo here but we did get a Caesar salad with shrimp! 10/10 Grilled chicken sandwich 10/10 read more

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View here is magnificent, it's worth it just to see it. Ambiance inside is very pleasant, service was solid. Food so-so. We had the bean burger which was on the dry side. The Cesar salad was decent. The best thing was the coconut lentil soup, it was very tasty. read more

Incredible views. Architecture that inspires in this space built into a mountain. Three levels facing the Mountain View's. It's worth coming here to see the views. 25 dollars for a cocktail or 15 for a glass of wine is a bit much. And the food is expensive too. Service was attentive and comfortable. Low rating due to value but is still come here again for the view and comfort. At least the spinach dip was creamy with clumps Of veggies and chips that were thick and crunchy. The wedge salad was substantial. And the meatloaf was filling. Low rating due to the cost, although I'd still come back for the views and comfort. read more

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Peaks Restaurant was a great experience from start to finish. The views were absolutely beautiful. The food was delicious, well prepared, and worth it for both the quality and the setting. read more

Peaks Restaurant - New American Near Me - Palm Springs, California

Disappointed in my $100.00 meal. Good salad! My ribeye steak, very disappointed. Full of gristle, tough and lacked any seasoning..Left half my steak behind ,not worthy of leftovers.. What I initially assumed to be a bread plate (no bread, table decoration?) must have been in reality a plate to hold the steak fat and gristle Will not return. read more

Went here the day after Christmas, definitely busy but everything here was top notch! Special shout out to Frank, the most amazing bartender and guide for our day. Frank made the best recommendations, and poured the best drinks. Salmon, date burger and pulled pork mac and cheese were all excellent. Thanks to Janet for hooking is up with the best table for moms bucket list exercise experience. When you get to the tram, tell them you have a reservation (which you should make) and they'll put you on standby for the going up. What a great experience all around! read more

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We were pleasantly surprised. Our work group chose this restaurant, because we wanted to ride the Aerial Tram and they were able to take a reservation for 7 people. The restaurant had a nice view of the valley and the environment wasn't formal and it wasn't casual. It was a nice spot for a business casual dinner. Service was 5 stars! They brought it staff to assist with delivering food to our table and assist with drinks. We ended up meeting up with another work group and they were able to accommodate a last minute request to combine our two groups at one "table" very very nice and didn't give any attitude about the request. Our primary server was patient and was willing to seek out answer about wine and dietary restrictions without missing a beat. Everyone felt their needs were met. The food was good. Overall 4 stars for the appetizers, meals and desserts. With that said, my dish Vegetable Curry with Salmon added - 5 stars!!! So delicious!!!!! I loved every single bite of it. The appetizers were good, were not anything special, but were good and filling. Beverages remained full, empty plates were cleared and we were checked on, again, the service was excellent. I would definitely recommend this restaurant to those visiting the Aerial Tram. Be sure to check the sunset schedule if you want to have a view while eating. Reservations for sunset hours fill up fast FYI. read more

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We came for a day trip to check out the tram ride and do a little hiking on the mountain. It was a holiday weekend (Monday on MLK day) it wasn't too busy. There wasn't much of a wait to be seated. The restaurant is nice with a great view from atop the mountain. Our food came out a lot faster than I expected, like maybe 10-15 minutes. With how fast it came out it was surprisingly still very good. I saw a few other review mentioning how the food was mediocre which I could see with how fast it came out. Either we got lucky or others had too high of an expectation with the place. If you're making a trip to take the tram ride I think Peaks Resturant is worth checking out for dinner, especially since your only option for food up here is the cafeteria or snacks from gift shop. read more

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The service was phenomenal! Sofia was our server and she was fast, remembered everything we needed and the person who served waters refilled us consistently and cleared our plates with respect. Food was delicious and priced fairly for a nicer restaurant. Views were breathtaking and plenty of multilevel window tables. Good for date night and big groups. read more

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The food was good. The host and our waiter were VERY proffesional. On the other hand there was a grumpy old man at the bar who decided to embarrass us. We did not know the tables at the waitting area were not for sitting and he oddly stood there watching us for a few minutes and when more customers came in then thats when he decided to come over and loudly reprimand us for sitting there. Awful customer service from him.. Please management send him to training on how to approach paying customers. He is very lucky we were exhausted because we would have given him that same energy back. read more

We went for my mom's birthday and it was such a nice evening and experience. Our waiter was super nice and very attentive. The only reason why I docked a star was because I was trying to get a hold of them to let them know I was running a little late because the tram was full but they answered me twice and just hung up the phone. After I think they disconnected their phones, the line would just go flat, not sure if they thought I was prank calling or something. But the attendants at the tram were so nice they let us go up on a tram that was 20 mins before ours so we were only 10-15 mins late to the dinner. Overall great food and we will definitely go back again but with more time obviously :) read more

Peaks Restaurant - The view from their balcony - New American Near Me - Palm Springs, California

We went during restaurant week and had the special menu. The shrimp and corned beef chowder appetizers were very good. The filet mignon and the wild mushroom ravioli were good. Service was a bit drawn out, but it approached the end of the night. Nice atmosphere with the view over the valley. read more

The food was not great. You eat at this restaurant for the views and because there's not much other places you can eat besides a cafe and casual eats. I got the mac and cheese pulled pork. It came out suspiciously fast (within minutes), definitely not prepared fresh. The dish was only barely warm. The pulled pork was soggy, not flavorful. Even the pasta of the Mac and cheese was off. It was served with sprinkled French fries and ketchup on this dish too -- so elementary and odd. I would recommend skipping this and taking the aerial tram down and eating at a real solid restaurant in downtown Palm Springs! Just bring snacks if you get hungry. read more

Peaks Restaurant - Smoked Gouda Pulled Pork Mac & Cheese - New American Near Me - Palm Springs, California

Riding all the way up here and expecting a good experience especially when you pay top dollar for mediocre food but in our case it was a so so experience. The server was in missing in action. We asked for a dessert menu and he never brought it. Then we asked another server and she didn't care. It was the bus boy that brought us the menu when we asked the third time. so, instead of tipping our server we tipped the bus boy who also came to fill our water. The server never apologized for being absent instead he said well, you're gonna get your dessert. We brought this bad service to the manager who apologized and comped our dessert. Ambiance was nice and it should be. My husband and son both got the ribeye dinner that came with potatoes and asparagus. They thought the food was great. I ordered ravioli and added chicken and it was alright and kinda regretted my order. We ordered the pulled pork Mac n cheese for my autistic son and it was not what I thought. It was kinda gross. It sounded better than it looked and tasted. 2.5 rounding up to 3 stars. read more

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