Great food reasonable prices friendly staff. When Chef Joe is there everything steps up a notch.read more

I had breakfast here one morning while on drive through the area. It is located in the back of…read moreCahuilla casino. It was open seating so took a seat and waited a bit for a server to take my order. Service is a tab bit on the slow side. It is not like your in rush out here. Server was friendly. Food was ok. Ordered the Duece which was 2 pancakes, 2 bacon, and 2 sausages. For the location, it is ok.

Do NOT underestimate this hotel just because it's a smaller location!…read more For starters, the room had a refrigerator, microwave AND a closet with plenty of space to hang your clothes. Honestly, that's wild because some much more expensive hotels don't even offer all of that. Let's talk about the staff because everyone was SO friendly. From the GM, Cory, to the front desk, concierge, and security team, everyone was welcoming and helpful. You can really tell when a hotel has a good team, and this one does. Everything was also really clean, from the rooms to the lobby and even the back areas. And FREE PARKING?! That's always a win in my book. They're open 24/7 too, so honestly, what's not to love? But the biggest selling point for me, besides the views, was THE FOOD! I absolutely loved the chicken wings, steak fries, and burger. Everything was delicious. And breakfast? Also SO good ... and surprisingly affordable! Overall, this hotel really exceeded my expectations. Sometimes the smaller hotels are the ones that get overlooked, but this one absolutely deserves some love. Great staff, clean rooms, free parking, good food, great views, and affordable prices. I'd definitely stay here again!

My fiancé and I were here for a work trip, and I just have to say, we were blown away! Don't let…read morethe pictures of the exterior on the internet fool you. This place is much bigger than we imagined and has so much character. First off, everyone here is incredibly friendly and welcoming. They genuinely go out of their way to make sure you're happy and comfortable. The lobby, bathrooms, restaurant, & hotel rooms were all very clean. The beds were super comfortable, & the water pressure was AMAZING! And let's not forget about the views! Sunrise? Sunset? 10/10! But honestly, the best part of our trip was the FOOD! Breakfast was crazy delicious, & you get SO much for $12-$16?! You definitely don't get that in LA! We actually had breakfast, lunch, AND dinner here, and everything was immaculate. I highly recommend the chicken wings with a side of ranch. We had the mango habanero wings, and I seriously wanted to order a few more to take home! I also loved their burger & steak fries, so if you're looking for recommendations, those are definitely my two picks! I also want to give a huge shoutout to the staff. Everyone was so kind, from the concierge (Caroline) all the way to the GM, Cory. We truly had zero complaints and felt so welcomed during our entire stay. A few things worth knowing: Free parking Open 24/7 Breakfast: 8 AM-11 AM Dinner: 11 AM-8 PM What it lacked in size, it more than made up for in character! We absolutely loved our stay and CANNOT WAIT TO RETURN!

An oasis in the middle of nowhere along the 371. You'll know you're almost there when you see the…read morehuge sign on the right side of the road. I've driven by countless times but finally stopped because I had a bit of caffeine withdrawal. I got a shaken espresso and it was GOOD and STRONG! Caffeine headache? We don't know her anymore! There's a drive thru but if you want to get out and stretch your legs, there is an outdoor patio area. Staff were all super friendly and the coffee was good, so I think I've found a new ritual on my Idyllwild trips!

The coffee is good and the locale is convenient but the service was horrific…read more We literally waited in line to order and receive our order almost 1/2 hour. They definitely needed another pair of hands today. Hoping it was just an off day for them.

While researching Julian staples to visit/try, I came across this restaurant and was eager to try…read morebased on the "farm-to-table" aspect and not going to lie, the food looked absolutely delicious and amazing. We were not disappointed at all. Upon arriving, there was a musician playing, and they did seat us off to the right so we could not see but could hear still. There is outdoor and indoor seating, but at the time we came it appeared that the outdoor was reserved for an event. We happily sat inside! Having met Jeremy's parents earlier in the day who also recommended his restaurant, and they were just lovely, we had hoped to possibly meet Jeremy too. I wanted to try everything, but we opt on getting a few dishes to share. Our son ordered the filet mignon and they were able to substitute mashed potatoes for fries. Amazing!! The mac & brisket appetizer appeared to be the highlight and specialty and we just had to order it. Every bite was cheeesy and delicious with the brisket very moist. We couldn't go without ordering the Brussels sprouts and it had a twist with ponzu sauce and pineapple. Definitely a different take and I thoroughly enjoyed the taste. Every bite was foodgasmic and I highly recommend!!! I knew coming here that some Yelpers have experienced wavering in quality, so glad we did not experience that at all. As of the date that we came, we understood that the restaurant had been listed for sale, not sure if Jeremy sold it yet or not. I hope not, we plan on coming back this summer!

I came here with family without reservations and we were able to get in. The hostess and server…read morewere super friendly and accommodating. It was a homey atmosphere with excellent dishes.

We had breakfast on a Saturday morning. Food was freshly made and delicious. Service is friendly…read more Food came out fast. Check them out next time you're up in Idyllwild.

Love this place. Third time here and it's SO RELAXING. I like that today wasn't super busy on the…read morepatio. I got biscuits & gravy as an app. Then I got the barbecue beef sandwich on the Hawaiian bun and french fries with a little bit of chili on top. Ridiculously good! The french fries are really good and the chili was OK. Nothing beats the deliciousness of the barbecue sauce! The barbecue beef sandwich was incredible! I usually don't even eat the bun but the bun was so good and there was enough meat that I was needing to separate the top and the bottom of the bun. So WE ARE STUFFED. Jerryanne is ALWAYS A PLEASURE TO HAVE WAIT ON US. She makes the experience feel down home. Thank you!!

My family and I always come here and they never fail to make us feel welcome, happy, and satisfied…read more The food is your classic American style diner but with beyond meat and plant-based options for vegan and vegetarian friends. Our server, Arcy (please forgive me if I spelled your name wrong!) is always lovely and just a delight to be around. She is very knowledgeable and is very helpful with any questions we have. As far as the restaurant itself, it's very in touch with the mountain, cabin vibe. It's very comforting and a nice change from your average diner. It's safe to say that my family and I will come back as we've done the years before on our trips to Idyllwild.

My girlfriend was craving a fat, juicy, pink in the middle burger and the winner of the selection…read moretonight was The Lumber Mill. It was their unique burgers that caught our eye so we decided to come in and see what's good. The first thing I noticed is that their prices seem a bit pricey for a burger and fries but all the prices here in Idyllwild are elevated so these prices are in alignment with other restaurants. And for me as the prices get higher so does my scrutiny of the food and overall experience. My reason for 3 stars instead of 4 is price vs amount of food you get - and the fact that they charge $5 for a Dr. Pepper. That's a bit obscene in my books, so 3 stars. Now the details... I was gonna get a pastrami burger ($20.99) until I noticed the Bacon Lovers ($19.99) and I'm a huge bacon lover and this is the first time I've ever seen a bacon lovers burger so I had to go with it. It is a juicy beef patty stuffed with bacon bits & topped with American cheese, more bacon and 1000 island dressing served on a brioche bun. They cooked it to a perfect med rare and it was really good. It comes with your choice of side (fries, coleslaw, potato salad, baked beans or garlic mashed potato's. You can upgrade to fried pickes, zucchini, sweet potato fries, onion rings or corn nuggets for $2.50 and our waitress was raving about the beer battered onion rings so I chose those. The burger was great and so were the onion rings, however as you can see from the picture, there were not many onion rings AT ALL. I don't mind a $2.50 upgrade charge but give me some onion rings PLEASE!! Not happy about the quantity fr that upcharge! My girlfriend got the Wild Western burger ($20.99) which is a juicy beef patty topped with bacon, cheddar cheese, BBQ sauce & onion rings. She didn't really like it much. She also upgraded to fried zucchini and she didn't much care for those either. It seems like there are good things here and some not great things here. If there is something ypu want to try here, I would go through the reviews and see what people are saying about it. Again, I feel like I got taken advantage of with that up charge on the 6 onion rings they gave me, but they did deliver on how good they are. I would recommend doing your research before ordering here.

We had lunch here on a weekday afternoon and it was a great experience…read more It's a beautiful drive to get here and the crowd consists of a lot of hikers which gives a nice vibe. The menu was big, but they were out of a number of items. I tried the Cajun chicken which was very good. My wife wanted the Cajun tuna but they were out. She ended up with turkey. The sandwiches were both tasty. She had a blueberry beer which she enjoyed

Husband and I came for first time. We sat down to order, and were informed anything we tried from…read morethe menu from each others plate we would be charged a $3 split fee. We asked if we would be charged this if we tasted the other persons milkshake, she confirmed we would be charged another $3 split fee. The menu says "we split, you split". How is this place in business? I don't care how good the food is, this isn't normal anywhere- and the service was awful. We left without ordering. Ridiculous. Never again. There's plenty of places in the area to eat that won't charge you to try your spouses food. Yikes. They better understand that if you charge someone for split- you also get no tip. Run!' We did

Had prime rib tacos they were very good…read more I ordered the molten lava chocolate cake and did not get it Then the manager brought me the right one Makes me happy

Cool setting. There for lunch. I think in tue evening with music and the decks would be a great…read moretime. Food was good

For the second week in a row we are here in old town. Getting ready to watch. And enjoy a journey…read more Cover band. Also, for the second week, a row. We are beginning the evening with an awesome meal at rodeo Café. It seems to have become our favorite place to go in old town. Other great places obviously, but this is our favorite. RODEO CAFE - You will love it.

Came looking for our old staple, Be Good, sadly it's gone. Decided to give Rodeo Cafe a try…read more We sat down for drinks and apps. We got the pretzel bite appetizer and instantly knew we wouldn't be ordering more food. Look at this cheese, it literally came out with its own skin. The pretzel bites look like grocery store brand frozen microwaved bites. Positives? Our server was very nice. He really took care of us and he changed my review from 1 to 3 stars from his service alone. Thank you CJ. Drinks were just ok, a little confusing. Couldnt understand why my drink featuring whiskey with watermelon and orange liqueurs came out a clear electric blue. Or why my husband's blackberry smash is peach colored. CJ explained it when we asked, that helped. Thankfully they maintained the outside seating with the water sprayers, and the music is nice.

Of all the times we've been to Idyllwild, this was the first time here. We've seen it pretty much…read morealways whenever leaving town as it's along the way back. Finally, it'd time to give it a try. There's a parking lot behind the pub but the main entrance is around the front area. There's a sign posted to where the parking is. You have a little steep driveway down to the parking lot. I don't think there's an entrance from the back so I wouldn't know how you would enter if you parked in the back. There's a fairly decent amount of parking and to our surprise, they even had a little nature trail along it. Anyways... The front entrance has a good amount of stairs up that will lead you to the pub. Quite an entrance I must say but once you reach the top, it's pretty much an open feel. Majority of the place is out in the open. Some seating inside but everything is pretty much outdoor. Nice little sections off the balcony and then you have the whole bar counter that just looks out to the parking lot and nature. I love that concept. Also, they offer food which is a good addition. Most breweries offer food but it's your basics items while this place has a lot of things to choose from. Of course theres beer on tap, wines as well as specialties cocktails. A good selections of items to choose from. We went with their cider which was perfect for the heatwave as it was nice and crisp. Goes down easily which isn't a good thing... lol... Food/snacks, we went with their jalapeños poppers which came with ranch dipping and a jam spread. That was a first time having it with jam and let me say, it worked. Poppers were really good stuffed with the cream cheese and a nice golden deep fried crunch. Highly recommend. And the pretzel. That came with the single or double. Go with double as it's worth the valve, a few dollars difference. That came with cheese sauce, and two different mustard dip. Pretty good starters as well as the cider. The food menu was quite good with what we had but looking at what others ordered, everything looked delicious. The place was great and the open concept looking out to nature was major. It's also very pet friendly as there were loads of fur babies out and about. On either side of the place, there's outdoor balconies that look out to nature as well but I think the main bar counter as you walk in takes the cakes. Finally trying this place out and I would say it's totally worth it. Service was amazing and all the staffs were excellent. Drinks and food were delicious. Would definitely be back next time .

Hmmmmm.... Fried food and gassy brew. I wish the bartender would have not been in a mood. Don't be…read morehappy and dine there. Cheers!