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The Kitchen at the Mission

4.2 (452 reviews)
Open 7:00 am - 9:00 pm

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Upscale
Moderate noise
Good for kids

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Bruschetta
Stacy R.

They have done an excellent job refurbishing the restaurant and surrounding area. The service was amazing and the food was really good. I had the poke nachos which had a tad too much wasabi and the chips were a little over fried. We also had the bruschetta which was delicious! I didn't get pictures of the other items, but everyone enjoyed their meal. We'll be back the next time we come through Santa Nella!

Key Lime Pie
Kim H.

We had a wonderful meal and experience at The Kitchen last night. We were seated by the kitchen and felt like we were in an episode of The Bear and we loved every moment! It was so fun to watch the chefs construct their masterpieces and hear "corner" and "behind". Dolly was our server snd she was a 10/10! She made great suggestions, had a fun personality, and definitely made our dinner more enjoyable. The cocktails were amazing! My favorite was the blood orange margarita. It tasted like I was biting into a juicy orange. We had the Bacon Wrapped Filet, The Salmon, and a Pizza. I tried a bite of my husband's filet and it was easily THE BEST filet I had ever had. It melted in my mouth. My salmon was also delicious and my son loved his pizza. We won't hesitate to return when we are in the area.

Waiyi C.

We stopped here for breakfast on our way from the Bay Area to Los Angeles while charging our car. When we arrived, we realized it's a restaurant inside a hotel. [[HIGHLIGHT]]The outdoor area was lovely, and the indoor space was decent as well.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Unfortunately, the service was quite slow--likely because there were only two servers handling both the dining area and room service. It was hard to find anyone when we needed help. The food was pretty average. One thing worth mentioning is that the water had a strange taste. My child noticed it right away after just one sip. Because of the water quality, the coffee didn't taste good either.

Brussels Sprouts
Betsy M.

[[HIGHLIGHT]]What a wonderful meal we had with our pups on the patio, while staying overnight at the hotel.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Two weeks on the road and likely the most proper meal we had in awhile. Our server was very attentive along worth the other staff taking care of us, they brought out some cold water for our pups which scored them points right off the bat. We ordered the Brussels Sprouts appetizer which was delicious. My husband had the seafood pasta and I did the apple/walnut salad. My salad was so fresh and delicious, my husband ate every morsel of his pasta. The bread they brought was really good, particularly the pumpernickel rolls. Our girls got some chicken off the doggy menu which they devoured in a minute or less. [[HIGHLIGHT]]This restaurant must be pretty popular, as we saw lots of folks arriving after we were seated.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] GREAT meal all around!

Menu
Victoria S.

First time visiting, it's a great place to stop while driving between North/South CA & they also have Tesla charging stations. The food was fantastic, the server was great, very accommodating & attentive, constantly refilling our drinks. [[HIGHLIGHT]]The place was spacious with lots of indoor & outdoor seating with many gluten free options, including gluten free pizza & pasta.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] I LOVED the GF Brick Oven Pasta Rustica (Penne pasta with chicken, shrimp, bacon, tomatoes, mozzarella cheese, basil & garlic tomato cream sauce). It came with a salad & I upgraded to the Gorgonzola Spinach Salad, which came with mangos, mandarin oranges, strawberries, grapes, pine nuts & raspberry vinaigrette. My daughter LOVED the Margherita Pizza & my husband enjoyed the California Steak Sandwich (Fire-grilled NY steak on garlic butter grilled French roll, tomatoes, red onion & romaine lettuce) he added grilled onions & mushrooms. Everything was so delicious, we ate ALL our food!! I highly recommend this place & we will definitely return the next time we're traveling up north. It's located in Hotel Mission De Oro, you can park to the left of the hotel & enter through the garden area, follow signs that point to the restaurant.

Haley B.

Stopped by to simply charge the Tesla but ran into a little gem. [[HIGHLIGHT]]The mission in is beautiful!! Walking around the place makes you go, why on earth is this place located here! You would never have known otherwise. They have beautiful gardens and greenhouses on site.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] [[HIGHLIGHT]]While the car was charging we grabbed breakfast and sat outside on the patio.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Food was delicious and employees were super friendly! Would for sure stop by again!

Cadillac margarita
Myagi J.

The first time I came get I absolutely loved it - and had a great time with my fiancé. The service is good. The server a charming lady. Last time the burger was much better and to my surprise it comes with Gorgonzola unless otherwise requested which feels like something out of an old twilight movie. I didn't catch this and regret it - next time I'll just get the steak. I wouldn't call it Wagyu either. But the drinks helped wash it down.

Roasted cauliflower.
Christie Lynn D.

Jaikob was our server. The meal delish; the service was amazing. First time here. So glad we decided to chance it and give the place a try. Definitely will be back. The calamari, walnut apple salad, and roasted cauliflower just so scrumptious. :) [[HIGHLIGHT]]the ambiance was so chill and pretty.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]]

Grilled romaine salad
Lisa N.

Traveling on the 5 yesterday and we did not want fast food. Searched and found @kitchenatthemission and I am glad we stopped! Everything was tasty! We got two salads and the locally made pumpkin cheesecake. The chicken wonton soup was delicious ! We are definitely returning when in the area. Great place to stretch your legs and look at the gardens Our server Maritza was so friendly

Anca D.

We were on our way to Carmel and stopped to charge our electric car, not expecting to find anything memorable but right next door was The Kitchen at The Mission, and what a hidden gem it turned out to be. The setting is absolutely beautiful. It's in a lovely location that feels like a peaceful escape, even if you're just passing through. The food was amazing every dish was full of flavor and clearly made with care. What started as a quick charging stop turned into one of the highlights of our trip. Highly recommend stopping here, especially if you're charging nearby. You won't regret it!

Denise S.

We had lunch here while we charged our Tesla at the Supercharger. Nice atmosphere with friendly staff. The best dish we had was the French Onion soup. Delicious and oh so satisfying! I could have just eaten that, but I also had the yummy crab cakes. We also tried their recommended steak sandwich and it was just ok. Next time we will try the French Dip.

Juliana P.

[[HIGHLIGHT]]Beautiful decor, the restaurant looked like a mission.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Food was amazing, everything was delicious and reasonably priced. Had the French toast, breakfast burrito, and steak/mushroom omelette. Service was fantastic as well.

Hot link sausages - Father's Day BBQ buffet
Leslie Q.

This review is going to be a three-parter! Located right off HWY 33, The Kitchen at the Mission is a hidden-in-plain-sight gem. They're a bit fancier for a truck stop hotel restaurant, so the SO and I tend to treat our visits here as a special occasion. The inside is warmly lit and reminds me of a classier Olive Garden. Classic jazz/swing plays throughout the speakers. There's a bar/lounge through a door and you can see a part of the kitchen upon entrance. Dinner - 4/5 stars Highlights: - Tomahawk steak, while pricy, is so good! We love the roasted whole garlic and accoutrement it comes with. - Bruschetta is a must-order for us. Notes: - You can request to take the tomahawk bone home lol Sunday Brunch Buffet - 3/5 stars Highlights: - Felt classier than your typical buffet with spaced out buffet stations. - Service was amazing as usual! Shouts to Maritza who served us and was so nice and kind throughout. - Prime rib was pretty good! - Crab legs, although not my personal favorite (too much work), are included in the buffet Notes: - Price at the time of review is around $42 per person. This does NOT include drinks (coffee, oj, etc.), which are an additional $4. - For the price, I wouldn't return to the brunch. I wasn't personally interested in at least 3-4 of the offerings so it already loses value. Special Father's Day BBQ Buffet - 4/5 stars Highlights: - Same layout as the Sunday brunch buffet, but with more BBQ items - St. Louis ribs, tri-tip, and brisket were really good for buffet food. Same for the mac n cheese. Notes: - Price at the time of review is $46 per person (NOT including drinks) - This was a nice one-time thing. - Definitely recommend calling ahead of time to make reservations. Because it was only for Father's Day, there were a lot of people. Overall a really great place for date night. Will be back for dinner some time soon!

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What a gem! Amazing patio, live music, and buffet. Also very dog friendly! Worth to stop over. Tesla charger within walking distance.

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Ask the Community - The Kitchen at the Mission

Is there live music?

Sometimes on weekends check their Facebook account for future dates

My partner is EXTREMELY allergic to gluten - she has Celiac's and even a knife or cutter used on a gluten item and then used on a Gluten-Free food item will make her very sick. Is there a dedicated GF menu and/or cooking station?

Food presentation looks similar to those that were found at LB steakhouse. Is this the same chef that worked that restaurant?

Hello yes we have a few new chefs on board and he is one of them

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