Talk about a hidden gem! The Grove is one of those places that if you know, you know! It's out in…read morethe middle of nowhere and can be found a good 3/4 mile from the initial entrance from the road. It's nestled behind acres and acres of beautiful trees, but well worth the drive! They have a lovely outdoor area perfect for watching the sunset and gazing into the lush greenery that surrounds the restaurant. We sat inside and the decor gave a homey, almost hole-in-the-wall vibe. There's nothing particularly fancy about the interior of the restaurant, but every member of the staff makes you feel like a guest at their table. We started off with a cold bottle of sauvignon blanc and tried a few appetizers: the bruschetta, mac and cheese, and steak bites. Everything was flavorful and cooked to perfection! Steaks are their specialty at The Grove and are procured from a local cattle rancher. Each piece is specially hand-cut. My husband and I each had the ribeye special and it didn't disappoint. The portions were huge and we could have easily shared a plate. Their menu overall is extensive and has something for everyone - lamb, steak, chicken, fish. We had a great time, enjoyed the amazing hospitality, and can't wait to come back!

I went for Memorial Day. The Mac and cheese and chili was unforgettable! A must have. The hamburger…read morewas good. The service was amazing as well and our server did a great job at attending our needs and everyone around!

I didn't realize the pea soup was vegan. It was smoky and flavorful…read more My meatloaf plate was pretty good. I think I liked the fried chicken a little better. My plate had a Fresh side of veggies and homemade gravy. Large portions, I couldn't finish my food. Cute souvenir shop, you can even buy cans of Andersen pea soup. Atom you would have liked the capybara or Xololotl plushy.

With as many signs on the freeways as Andersen's has in California promoting their famous split pea…read moresoup, one would think they would be prevalent everywhere. In reality, there are/were only two: the original location (and now closed since 2024) in Buellton and this location in Santa Nella. It turned out that we needed to take a break and gas up around lunchtime very close by, so decided to stop in for lunch. It ended up being OK. This second location has been open since 1976 and is located in a huge building with tons of seating and a large retail space. It has a separate downstairs dining room (available if your party is large), a large bar in the back (open during lunch though only one person was in there), and an upstairs not accessible during lunchtime. We came at exactly 11:00 and they had begun serving lunch. We were led to our seats, and someone came by with water. There seemed to be some confusion on who was supposed to serve us, and we were ignored for a while, even as other folks were being seated. Finally, a waitress came back (guessing she wasn't our original one, but had to pivot) and took our order. Not particularly friendly in the beginning (ended up being talkative at the end as my wife had struck up a conversation), but got our order correct. The food came out soon after, and it was served all together and was still warm when we got them. My wife and I have been to the Andersen's in Buellton and had slightly different memories of how good the split pea soup was. We ordered a cup ($6.99), and didn't even have to tell the waitress what kind of soup we wanted. The soup was good for the first couple spoonful, but didn't end up finishing it; glad we ordered a small cup. My wife and her mom split a Teriyaki Chicken dinner ($21.50) and they liked it: nothing fancy, just one chicken breast grilled and topped with bottled teriyaki sauce and a pineapple slice. I got the Danish Style Meatloaf ($21.99, was planning to share with my wife) and it seemed well made with generous portions, but neither of us liked it (the pork/beef mixture with breadcrumbs was very finely ground and reminded me of a mealy German sausage without the casing). Both the soup and meatloaf would have been good as small samples from a buffet while grazing, but are difficult as a main course for our taste. Both plates came with a from-frozen vegetable medley (broccoli, carrots, and zucchini), along with a rice pilaf for the chicken plate. We did buy some trinkets at the gift shop. I wanted to get a Danish, but ended up sharing a Cinnamon Crisp, a giant cookie covered in cinnamon sugar. It was really good, definitely worth the $5.50 price.

I would highly recommend this grill to anyone looking for a scratch made delicious meal. The…read moreservice is great and atmosphere welcoming. By far one of the best places to eat on the Westside.

Service was excellent, our waitress, Auggie was delightful. My husband and I visited on a whim…read more Looking for fried fish and glass of wine on a Friday. The best part it was local. Didn't even expect it in Newman but there they are on Main Street. I ordered the fish and chips, my husband ordered the Philly cheesesteak. The fish was delicious, the cod was tender cooked to perfection. My husband not so much, iykyk, we are Philadelphia natives so needless to say the bread was the problem. The taste was good, nice and cheesy but the bread. Definitely would go again, but the fish is always going to be my go to!!!!

The food and service was amazing! The harissa shrimp pasta is was the best! The bartenders and…read moreservers provide amazing customer service!

Everything is perfect the excellent food, and the service so well. Good the price and relax…read moreambience.

came in asking questions about what to try & the waitress was very honest w us - thank you!…read more very delicious! was a bit scared to try tri-tip at a restaurant, but it was sooo worth it! try it next time; we want to try the mac n cheese burger next time

Wow!! This place is so nice! Looking for a nice place to stop in and eat when on a road trip. Not…read morefar off the 99 and easy to get back on! No sticky floors or tables. Clean restaurant. Bathroom could use an update. Friendly environment. Kid/family friendly. There's not a whole lot of seating inside but they also have a nice outdoor patio. We were greeted right away and our waitress came quickly to take our order. She was great, the food took a bit long, but my oh my was it worth it!! Hubs and I shared a Philly cheesesteak with shoestring fries. Kiddos had a cheeseburger and fries and a cheese pizza. Both good. I highly recommend this place! Oh and happy hour is 2-7 mon- fri! Every happy hour day has different drink specials. I had a bay breeze- vodka, cranberry juice and pineapple juice. Not too sweet and not too strong. Very enjoyable!! Thank you for a pleasant experience!

The food is amazing, so delicious. The service is prompt and friendly. The atmosphere is great. I…read moreenjoyed it very much. I highly recommend it.

After a long drive from SoCal, we decided to make this place our dinner pit stop. Love that they…read morehave a kids menu, which makes it easier to dine with two little ones. My son also specifically requested Alfredo so it's great that they have that on the kids menu! If you're tired of fast food, I highly recommend making this place your lunch or dinner stop. Food comes out fast and service is great. Highlight of our night was when staff handed my kids a small cup of koi food so we could feed the fish before making our way home. The kids really enjoyed that. We will be making this our pit stop coming home from SoCal every time from now on.

More than a hundred years, my husband's family, old and young, have been gathering at this…read moretraditional restaurant. Sharing tells of old to the amazement of the young, the wool Growers is a staple in this town. We have celebrated many a birthdays or raised a glass in memory of days of old, people who have passed. The tradition of good food and great gatherings, this is the place. Although ala carte is available, in today's world, of high prices, the basque family tradition gathers brings together the old and new. Order a main, steak, chicken, lamb... and let the feast begin. Red wine - no labels. Made in home. Salad, soup, fresh bread, butter, potato salad, lamb stew, beans "ranchera" style served unlimited. Now, your dinner choice and of course ice cream with chocolate sauce! Take your time. Share the tells. Open your ears and minds of the stories of old. The Wool Growers cannot be explained. It can only be enjoyed.

Probably one of my favorite places to stop by when driving between Northern and Southern…read moreCalifornia. Being able to enjoy a full meal without completely extortionary prices is a rarity in today's world - and quite frankly if you want to get it in California, you probably need to get it driving up and down I-5. Not sure where else you can do it. The set menu is pretty simple. You pick your entree, say what side dishes you want, and they're off to the races with a full-course meal for you by providing family-style sides - namely salad, a lamb soup (fantastic!), baked beans, even a quick easy dessert at the end. Also, a house wine, which I honestly can't judge in terms of quality, but it certainly isn't /bad/ (ie, it's drinkable). As for my review, the main entrees I've had have generally been decent. I've had the tri-tip and the lamb chop and they both have come out decently seasoned, decently cooked. My thoughts on the side dishes: 1. The lamb soup is definitely the best. It's super flavorful, super tender, the meat really falls apart in your mouth. Honestly, the lamb soup might even be better than the actual lamb entrees. 2. The vegetable soup is basically just fine. It's nice and hearty, but honestly not super memorable (in either direction). 3. The salad is probably my least favorite entree simply because it always has too much dressing and is a bit too "rich" for my liking. I've actually found that it tastes pretty good though if you eat it on top of the bread. 4. Baked beans - basically hearty and good with the generous parmesan cheese they put over it. I'm a fan. My actual certified Gamer Pro-Tip is to toss tabasco sauce into it - it definitely balances out the parmesan better. 5. Potato salad - I don't actually think too memorable besides being adequate. Definitely filling. Anyways, the amount of food and diversity of dishes you get is crazy - and it's remarkably rare to see this kind of cuisine at this price point. Finally, there's honestly just not a lot of competition in the "places to eat driving up and down between Los Angeles and the Bay Area." If I had to think of any changes, I really just think they need slightly less dressing on the salad! No complaints otherwise!

Excellent venue with a wonderful ambiance, and the food was truly delicious. On top of that they…read morehad great service.

Went to a company event here in December and loved it! Food and service was amazing. Very cool…read moreambience. Now planning on hosting a friends 50th birthday here soon

The Yelp reviews were good and ours will be too. We were warmly greeted as we entered and chose our…read morebooth. Decor was fun and interesting to check out. Hubs ordered the ham and eggs special--a great deal. I opted for an 11am lunch and chose the Philly chicken and cheese sandwich. No sides come with it so I opted for an(huge) side salad--and only ate half because the sandwich was good! The chicken was delicately seasoned and the melted cheese and delicious roll made for a very delicious lunch. We left full, satisfied and happy with our choice to eat at the Hot Tod Diner.

Can't go wrong to be honest, maybe I'm bias since I get the same thing everytime but they've never…read morefailed me even on a packed afternoon I get my meal in quick and easy. Highly recommend the chicken Philly !

Good food and great service for everyone that comes to this place either breakfast or lunch. The…read moreambiance is amazing.

The food and service is incredible! The restaurant is small and on the side of a main road but you…read moremust stop here one day! I had the farmers combo with pancakes and it was a perfect breakfast. They serve breakfast all day.