A Must-Stop Hidden Gem on Highway 4! [[HIGHLIGHT]]The Lube Room is an absolute treasure! It looks like a classic, old western saloon from the outside, but once you step in, it opens up into an incredible outdoor patio.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] [[HIGHLIGHT]]That patio overlooks a massive backyard complete with a live music stage and a great grassy area for kids to play.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] We tried the drink of the month--the Cowboy Spritz--and it was fantastic! Huge shoutout to our bartender, Ginger, who was an absolute sweetheart and went above and beyond to give us a wonderful experience. The Lube Room is now a mandatory stop for us whenever we travel through Ebbetts Pass or vacation in the area! read more

The Lube Room Saloon - inside of the Lube Room bar seating area - Burgers Near Me - Dorrington, California

Doesn't look like much from the outside, but has a fun western theme inside. The food here usually takes about 30 minutes to come out (so be prepared to wait), but the burger is one of the best in town! read more

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I would seek this place out. I would bring friends. I would order the same thing and struggle because I would want to try other items. This is why we yelp! [[HIGHLIGHT]]Sweet outdoor area and fun vibe inside.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] [[HIGHLIGHT]]Super clean and delightful staff.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] read more

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Hosted a 60th birthday party here. Lori and Chris were wonderful to work with. Everything was wonderful - food, atmosphere, etc. Thank you to everyone at The Lube Room for an amazing day! read more

My favorite cheeseburgers in Calaveras County! This spot is right down the street from our cabin and we are so lucky to have this gem nearby. [[HIGHLIGHT]]Lube Room is definitely giving off dive bar vibes but with some of the most delicious bites.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] A must try is their cheeseburgers, homemade chips and chili cheese fries! [[HIGHLIGHT]]There is also a pool table inside and plenty of TVs to watch all the games.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Service is quick, friendly and menu prices are affordable! read more

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It is July and someone played monster mash on the touch tunes machine. I love this place. I will never go back because of the way the law works but I had a great night. That wedding party gave me French fries. read more

Lots of personality in decor and the staff = all good! Loved my first visit here. My family and I were up for the weekend and they were right to make sure we came here for lunch after a walk at Big Trees State Park nearby. Just off CA-4 in Dorrington, it was a great experience in this locally owned bar and grill. The service was wonderful and the food we all got was great. I had the mushroom Swiss burger which comes with homemade chips and all the topics. Cornbread was on the small side for the cost but it was freshly made. Deviled eggs were to my likely, but the family was not appreciating the horseradish(?) ingredient. There is a video game, jukebox, and pool table available. The back patio and indoor seating is open with a nice outdoor area in the back open in warmer weather. read more

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Perfect spot for a great burger and great service. We were up here visiting and doing some hiking. We came in 2 days in a row because my son loved it so much. read more

Great place to drop in and have a beer or cocktail and some food. [[HIGHLIGHT]]Its gotten a lot more family friendly over the years[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]]. [[HIGHLIGHT]]Nice deck and patio lawn area with cornhole.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] [[HIGHLIGHT]]Dog friendly in the back.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Usually we only come for a beer since its just typical bar food. I wish they expanded their beer menu to have more local CA craft beers what they have is run of the mill beers, kind of boring but maybe its hard to get anything but mainstay beers way up here. Onion rings are the bomb. The burgers are fine just pretty average and not that big. Giant Burger in Arnold burgers are way better and bigger. [[HIGHLIGHT]]Overall though its a great place to come and really the only place in miles.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] read more

The Lube Room Saloon - A cold Sculpin - Burgers Near Me - Dorrington, California

While I love and enjoy fine dining experiences, sometimes you are in the mood for a fun bar and grill. The Lube Room and Saloon is just that kind of place. My husband and I have heard good things about it and decided to give it a try for lunch. The menu has a lot of choices for food and beverages. I like that they have wine and cocktails and not just beer. The server at the counter was very friendly and gave good recommendations regarding the menu. We placed our orders and found a table on the deck. There is a nice area in the back that is perfect for live music. Our food was prepared quickly and we picked up our food at the counter and returned to our table. [[HIGHLIGHT]]Our meals tasted great and the atmosphere was fun.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] We will definitely be back! read more

Man this place has changed for the better, I guess I'll bring the wife next time ;)... [[HIGHLIGHT]]They still have peanuts, but no longer with shells all over the floor.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] It's been maybe 10 years she the last time. [[HIGHLIGHT]]They have a great outdoor patio, stage of music, grass, horse shoes and great view of the meadow[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]]. [[HIGHLIGHT]]The bathrooms are clean.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] The bartenders are not ornery, but nice and much easier on the eyes. [[HIGHLIGHT]]They have changed into a respectable establishment, only the name remains of color, ha![[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] I ordered the hotdog and some peanut. They don't seems to go through peanuts (2 Stars) like they did before, mine were stale, not with the $3 for a large container. The hotdog (3.5 Stars) was decent size and good restaurant quality. The bun was the right size to hold it plus some condiments. They have relish, but you have to ask. They really should tell customers on the menu what the have upon request. The dog was cooked ok, if they want 4 stars or higher they really need to have some grill marks. Also offer with cheese or bacon (for an extra charge of coarse) to kick up to 5 Stars. Until next time... With the wife read more

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Fantastic night at Lube Room. The food is killer and we ordered nachos, burgers, BLT, and wings. Had a couple beers and margaritas along with a few games of pool. Great place for the whole family. Popular place so you might have to wait a little while for a table but the food, service, and atmosphere is great. read more

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[[HIGHLIGHT]]Fantastic place, awesome decor[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] and the charcoal grilled burgers are absolutely the best! Homemade French fries adds a great touch to the menu. read more

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Always have to put stop at the lube room when spending time in Arnold at our cabin. Staff is always friendly, drinks are strong, and food is fantastic! Last time we came, they seemed to be extremely short staffed and only had one bartender working making drinks AND taking people's orders which I found strange considering they're always busy. Nonetheless, this place is worth it and you should absolutely stop on your way in (or out) of town. read more

Always a good time at the lube room!! The food keeps getting better. The service is great. [[HIGHLIGHT]]Love the ambiance![[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Just love everything about it!! read more

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Lube Room - what it lacks in an appetizing name, it makes up for in decent food and a great road house aesthetic. We visited on a Sunday afternoon. The kitchen opens at 5, but patrons started lining up a few minutes before. The line at the bar for ordering food seemed to consistently stay about 6-8 people deep for the next hour or so. The person taking food orders was had that classic road house straight-and-to-the-point personality. Not rude, just not Chick Fil A perky. (Can I get grilled onions? No, they don't do that. Can I get no onions on the other plate? No, they come how they come. Can I get ketchup on the sliders? There's ketchup over by the napkins.) The total for two adults and a kid came out to $70+, including the tip. Those are definitely mountain resort prices, so I'd think of this as more of a $$$ spot than a $$ spot. I also wasn't sure about the tipping - this is definitely one of those "it's just gonna ask you a few questions" situations since you bring your order to them, you pick up your own food (even if it's tricky to balance it all), and you bus your own table (there's a firm Your Mama Don't Work Here component to the road house vibe, of course). One welcome deviation from the road house thing was the notably clean restrooms. Burgers were all cooked well-done, which isn't my favorite, but the flavor wasn't bad and the portions were generous. Food expectation level should be Neighborhood Barbecue with compliments to the grillmaster, which just might be your best bet in the area. read more

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One of the best burgers I've had! And the toasted bun was immaculate. The staff is sweet, [[HIGHLIGHT]]the outdoor seating is gorgeous,[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] and the food is super yummy. read more

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Worst place in Arnold. Owner just sits at bar drinking. [[HIGHLIGHT]]It's over 74 degrees and doesn't open the back area.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]]

My favorite place to stop by! I don't know much about the Lube Room but I got to give Ann five stars!!! [[HIGHLIGHT]]She is the absolute best, much better than the normal Murphy's crowd(Bay Area transplants) and makes the whole vibe of the Lube room worth the trip up![[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] The food is a little pricey but I'll pay "mountain prices" for sub par food for the amazing services Ann gives! Fast, friendly, witty and welcoming we always stay for one more drink . If you're in the area give the lube room a try, if Ann is there you won't be sorry! read more

We stopped at the Lube Room Saloon on a Monday evening. [[HIGHLIGHT]]The only open seating was inside the bar.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] [[HIGHLIGHT]]They had a full house inside but we were able to get a table.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] The bar tender was very sweet. The food was ready very quickly and was great. [[HIGHLIGHT]]It's a cute place worth a stop.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] read more

The Lube Room Saloon - Burgers Near Me - Dorrington, California

Excellent service excellent food excellent team, love, Chris, Mark, and Sonya. They're on top of it all the time with a smile. We are here pretty much every weekend in the summer and love it. Wish we could have a cabin up here.. read more

Amazing food and wonderful staff. Their burgers are juicy and down right delicious. Great customer service as well.

the food there, especially their beer cheese, is amazing!!! highly recommend their house chips with a side of beer cheese. the service is only good if you're over the age of 30, they definitely hate young people. someone with a similar job (but not the same company) got kicked out for using a fake ID so now they refuse service to anybody who looks like they MIGHT work in the same field. used to go there every single weekend and spend a lot of money until they started refusing to serve us :) if you're under the age of 25 they will kick you out at 9 even if you're over 21 read more

The Lube Room Saloon - tall vodka cranberry - Burgers Near Me - Dorrington, California

A great spot to have a burger and a beer, or cocktail. [[HIGHLIGHT]]Although the inside is an old bar that looks worn out, it is inviting and warm.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] [[HIGHLIGHT]]Outside seating is great on a nice day and depending on the day can include live music.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Food is very good pub style, but I hear they have updated their menu, so we are planning to go back soon. Service has always been great, even when they are really busy. [[HIGHLIGHT]]Just a great vibe and a great place to hang out with friends.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] read more

not welcoming rude and food was not good at all wouldnt go there again if you paid me

Good place for some decent bar food. The service and restaurant were great. The decor was awesome and fit the location. Got the lube bacon burger, sliders, onion rings, and spicy honey wings. All were cooked well and tasted good. The house made chips were delicious. Definitely a solid spot if you're up here. read more

The Lube Room Saloon - Burgers Near Me - Dorrington, California

Great dive bar for a drink and some pub grub after a hike. Don't forget to order the Lube Room Martini.

[[HIGHLIGHT]]What a fun place to hang out![[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Friendly service, good food, [[HIGHLIGHT]]clean restrooms,[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] and [[HIGHLIGHT]]games to play.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] read more

[[HIGHLIGHT]]I'm not sure why this is labeled as good for families. There's literally nothing suitable for kids, the tables are raised and the high chairs are standard level so you're 2 feet above your kids.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] The staff clearly wasn't happy to see kids come in - no one offered to explain to us how it works or even help us find high chairs just "we have them I think they're outside or something". No offer to give us menus. [[HIGHLIGHT]]We ultimately left without ordering given the environment is dark and loud and generally not family or kid friendly.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] [[HIGHLIGHT]]Perfect for people in their 20s looking for a cocktail and some bar food.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] read more

Still love this place. First trip was for lunch and I got the bbq pulled pork sandwich for lunch. Super good! Was a big fan! And it was very big! Second visit during this trip was to pick up take out for dinner. I got the pizza with pepperoni, mushrooms, and olives. Pizza was good. I'll just ask if I can get extra sauce next time. Terrific crust. Will totally order again. Also got onion rings. Had them before and they were super good. I'm sorry to say they were very overcooked and several burnt ones this time. It was a rare miss for them. But we all have our bad days. Staff was all very friendly. Love coming by here when I'm in town. read more

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Great service, great atmosphere and amazing food! This place has really stepped up its game in the last few years. While it used to be a chill dive bar for the locals this has become a fun place for everyone to enjoy. The restaurant consists of indoor and outdoor seating with the outdoor area scattered with picnic tables, high tops with barstools and a stage for live music! There is a horseshoe pit and corn hole if you're up for games as well! We ordered the patty melt (SOOOO DELICIOUS!!! HIGHLY RECOMMEND). The caramelized onions, juicy patty, Swiss cheese and secret sauce on toasted marble bread makes for a perfect combination. My fiancé had the lube with cheese and it was such a well made cheeseburger. Comes with lettuce, onions and tomato on the side for you to build your own burger with condiments at a station inside. Their drinks are very reasonably priced as well, ordered a white claw and a pint of beer for $13. So stoked on how awesome this place is and that it's walking distance from my cabin! Such a great spot to hang out and have a drink. read more

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Stopped here on a busy Saturday night! The drinks and food were good, however I don't know if it was because it was busy or it was a Saturday evening but the two things I tried to order either they were out of it or they couldn't do because their oven was broken and the wait for food was 45 to 50 min. I love the outdoor area and can't wait to see what the outdoor music nights look like. I definitely would come back again because the employees were very friendly and I loved their food and ambiance. read more

The Lube Room Saloon - Outdoor patio - Burgers Near Me - Dorrington, California

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5 stars go to the bartender for sure! When we arrived, it was close to what we thought was closing time, so we probably looked like a tidal wave of crazy women streaming in to the bar determined to get at least one round to celebrate the bride to be. I wish I could remember the bartenders name because she was a rockstar! First up was a round of chocolate cake shots, which is [[HIGHLIGHT]]now a specialty of hers and I highly recommend it. Now, maybe this little bar was not named Cheers and not everybody knew my name, but it sure was a very welcoming place with a great atmosphere, an awesome bartender, just enough odds and ends up on the walls to give it a cool vibe and super clean bathrooms (cause clean bathrooms are important to us ladies)[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]]. read more

Ask to have the pour to be full instead of 3/4. Was told that's the standard pour. Never have I experienced that anywhere. Beware of the minimal pour read more

The Lube Room Saloon - So just was told this is the standard pour for their martini. Haven't taken 1 sip - Burgers Near Me - Dorrington, California

Closer to a 3.5 frankly. Great name and with so little else in the area, we're fortunate to have it as an option for a quick cocktail and meal. I'm just not a big fan of the food. My burger has been very overcooked every time I've been there, and other items we've ordered have been ok. Passable, but not great. The beer selection a bit underwhelming, but they do have a full bar. read more

We love the Lube Room! Always good food and good vibe and great service. We usually get the Lube Burger which is so delicious especially after a long hike or biking in the mountains. Stop by anytime and enjoy their burgers in the great outdoor seatings out in the back. They have summer concerts here, so check out their website for the band schedules. read more

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[[HIGHLIGHT]]Service great food great atmosphere AWSOME people are great to talk to the locals are really nice and friendly and noligable about the area.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] [[HIGHLIGHT]]See kids come in and have a great time in the out side area[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] read more

Great local lunch spot after a long day at Calaveras big trees state park. They have great food selection, good beers on tap, lots of indoor and outdoor space for the kids, and great charm. We ordered the double cheese burger, chili bowl, and kids sliders. All of the food was great, but the chili was amazing! I wish they had the bread bows but they said they only have them for the winters. The service was great and food came out fast. We ordered a few drinks at the bar and talked to some locals which were super friendly. I would definitely recommend if you're looking for a close place after hiking. read more

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[[HIGHLIGHT]]Came on a random weekend on Saturday night and it was fun (minimal crowd) but made the party happen.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] [[HIGHLIGHT]]Super friendly, good music and felt welcomed #LGBTQ.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Def a repeat for sure. read more

This place has excellent food! It's always packed with people and the staff is always friendly. You order your own food up front, pay and find yourself a table. They will call you when it's ready. The onion rings were to die for! read more