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The Restaurant at Kellogg Ranch

4.7 (265 reviews)
ModerateNew American
Open 11:00 am - 2:00 pm
Updated 2 weeks ago

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Austin M.

We ate here a few months back and have not stopped thinking about it. The food was absolutely delicious. I've always been a huge fan of the farm at Cal Poly and the restaurant just takes it up to the next level. There is a garden outside so you can see all the herbs that go directly into the meal. Whether it be for an event or simply wanting a lovely dinner, you must add this spot to your list. We are looking forward to going again soon!

Steak Frites
Courtney T.

The menu this semester seems to be larger than previous semesters and I am here for it! I got the Steak Frites and Tangeriene Creme Brulee. I got seated in the bar area, service was standard and had multiple check ins while eating. A suggestion would be to add a little tangerine slice and mint for garnish.

Timmy S.

This is a student-run restaurant at Cal Poly Pomona. Students prepare the food and rotate as restaurant staff. Operating hours and seating are limited so it's highly recommended to make a reservation. Finding it is a challenge - the address just gets you to the college. I knew it was on top of a hill with a great view so I just drove uphill until I saw a sign for hospitality management. Following those signs took me to the parking lot. Once there, simply walk between the two buildings next to the lot and then veer right. It was tricky but I somehow found it without violating the law of manhood by asking for directions. I came with a friend for lunch. Once seated we were handed menus. I am guessing the menus change periodically so your options will likely be different from when we visited. They offer several appetizers, entrees, and desserts plus an assortment of beverages including wine. We were served by Maya who was delightful and really took care of us. I ordered the beef lasagna and my friend ordered two appetizers - crispy Brussels sprouts and spinach artichoke dip (which came with house-made chips). I also got a lemonade to drink. We shared our dishes. The beef lasagna was pretty good, a single layer with marinara sauce, ricotta, bechemel sauce, provolone, and parmesan. Nothing exceptional but solid. The sprouts were crispy, fried in a balsamic reduction with raisins (really!), almonds, garlic confit, and parmesan. I'm not a big fan of Brussels sprouts but these were great and the flavors, surprisingly, really worked together. The house-made chips were delicious but while some were crisp many were floppy which made it impossible to dip in the spinach artichoke dip (which was on the thick side and already challenging to dip a crisp chip). We ordered two desserts: apple crumble and coconut sorbet. Both were worthy of being on the menu of any top tier restaurant. The crumble had baked apple slices, tasty crunchy crumble, caramel sauce, and a scoop of vanilla ice cream on top. Perfectly executed. The coconut sorbet with a passion fruit coulis was simply exquisite. Prices are below what you would normally expect. Even if the food wasn't 100% perfect it was all quite enjoyable; nothing was below average. The fun of eating food prepared by students and being taken care of by a staff of caring students (including our fantastic waitress) made this a memorable dining experience.

Hangar steak, broccolini and Brussels sprouts
Cindy Q.

Came here to celebrate my birthday. Everything was great! The restaurant had an upscale feel with spectacular views of the hills and surrounding cities. Our server Fernando was phenomenal. Very attentive and friendly. We had a variety of food: the hangar steak, chicken breast, Cobb salad, salmon, short rib mac and cheese, French fries, apple crumble, tangerine creme brulee and pear tart. Everything was delicious. Given the state of our current economy, we felt we got such a great deal for the quality and quantity of food we ate. Will definitely be back soon!

Passion fruit Sorbet
Teagan T.

This is one of those elusive places where you either gotta know somebody or make a reservation months in advance. The time window is bare but fitting for a 'teaching' restaurant. The first thing you face after a short maze to finding the restaurant, great hiding spot by the way with a relaxing view, is hospitality. Once you sit down, more hospitality served by eager students who seem to depend their grades too heavily on pleasing the customers or instructors who might be grading. Now I never brag about this but I'm a Le Corden Bleu drop out, cough cough, never made it to this stage of the courses but having worked in the food industry.. I feel the execution of the menu could've been better. Or at least the fried stuff.. which were 2 out of 3 savory dishes and the Brussels sprouts were browned soaked in oil. Same with the homemade potato chips. Even in thickness, great job, but again too greasy and unevenly fried. Certain pieces were too done and others under done, pale and soggy. Hazarding a guess- not enough heat and sat in oil for too long. The lasagna lacked a couple more layers but otherwise delicious flavors. The best part were their desserts and attentive refills in your beverage. Perfect job on the apple crumble and the sorbet! In respect to hospitality, fine dining, love the enthusiasm, but after a certain point it felt like I was Ron Livingston sitting in his cubicle with 5 different bosses coming to ask if everything's good here.

Blueberry crisp
Maddy T.

Amazing as always. For people who have never been here the restaurant may be hard to find. Park near the hospitality, college and walk through the main gate going south. The restaurant is at the very very end.

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Angela C.

I haven't eaten here in over 20 years, and it's been on my list to return to, but I haven't had the chance to go back since their hours of operation usually conflict with my schedule. After talking to fellow Yelper Jerry T. @ the recent YES event this week about his dining experience here, I was more motivated to make my way over here. Fortunately my kids didn't have school today so I took this opportunity to take them to RKR for lunch. For a student run restaurant, I was really impressed with their operation here. I explained to my kids that this was like a class for them and my kids were also pretty amazed to see students behind the glass working in the kitchen and serving the tables. I really like how Cal Poly allows students to have the chance to work in a real restaurant setting and rotate jobs so they can learn how everything works. To drink I ordered the Sake Orange Sunrise, and it was tasty and refreshing. To eat, my family each ordered something different so we could share and try a bit of everything. *Clam Chowder *Chicken Pot Pie *Beef Lasagna *Brazilian Garlic Pork Chop *Zucchini Risotto (vegan sub option for the Roasted Cauliflower Steak that they were out of) *S'mores Tiramisu Food was all delicious and had wonderful presentation. The only thing was the pot pie needed a bit more salt. The pork chop was undercooked, so our server brought it back to the kitchen and brought back another one that was cooked perfect. Prices & portions were good and service was great. Parking is plentiful. If you've never been here before, once you park, make your way ALL the way to the end of the walkway to reach the restaurant. I saw some other patrons enter the first building on the left by mistake. Come give this place a try and support student learning! These kids are the future of the hospitality industry and will likely be working at or future proprietors of places we will be Yelping at!

Cauliflower steak
Ariana H.

Well, there's a first time for everything...including eating at a restaurant run by college students! My friend and I had reservations at 6:15 to eat at RKR. Following the signs helped us find where to go. You park and then walk straight and make a right. The restaurant is sat on top of a hill with a beautiful view. It was a lovely drive! Our host was very kind and led us to our seats after a few minutes of waiting (we got there early). I didn't know what to expect, but it was quite fancy. We got sat and had time to look over the menu. Ibrahem was our server and was very efficient. We ordered the artichoke dip (recommended) and I got the smash burger while my friend got the cauliflower steak. The homemade potato chips (fries?) were super yummy and a fun addition to the dip and smashburger. The food was yummy! Nice presentation, too. We didn't grab any dessert, but the options sounded good. Overall, it was a lovely time. I think it's super cool that it's all student-run. Definitely worth a visit!

Ahi Tuna Crispy appetizer

The Pan-Seared Salmon was delicious. The crust was perfect and the plate was beautifully arranged. Our server was very polite and well mannered. The place was clean and organized, the view is amazing.

Beef lasagna
Lucy Y.

I had the poke nachos, beef lasagna, and chicken pot pie. The poke nachos were definitely my favorite. They were made really well, nicely plated, and tasted super fresh. The pricing is really reasonable for what you get. Service was great--very accommodating and they checked on us often. The ambiance felt fancy with a modern touch, and there are some really nice views from the dining area. One cool thing is that it's student run, which made the whole experience even more unique. I'd totally recommend trying it out.

Jerry T.

Ive been wanting to try this place out for a few years now, and finally reserved a table for 2 for dinner. This is a teaching restaurant for CalPolyPomona students, located on a hill on the beautiful tree lined property. I was impressed with the windows showing the students preparing the food in the kitchen. We were immediately greeted by the smiling host and seated soon after. We were given a window view table in the bar with a beautiful view of the hillside and cows, watching the sunset. Our server Simon was very friendly and suggested several options for appetizers. We ordered the Spicy Poke nachos which were very tasty with crispy chips and chipotle mayo. We both ordered the Brazilian garlic pork chop that was tender and had an amazing coconut curry sauce with just enough spice. Wine and beer selection is pretty good as well. I cant wait to return to try the rest of the menu.

Smores tiramisu
Nhu N.

I finally was able to try the restaurant at Kellogg ranch after having it on my list for years! It is a fully student run restaurant as it is part of their class which I think is amazing, the food is a little bit pricy for the portion size but it tasted good and the money goes toward funding the hospitality program so I didn't mind paying. The restaurant is a bit on the fancy side and I felt like I was underdressed but there is no dress code required! The service was very good and my server was attentive. Be warned though STUDENTS !!DO NOT!! GET THE TIPS!! ALL TIPS GO STRAIGHT TO THE SCHOOL!! I made sure to confirm this before tipping and my server told me that if the students are caught accepting tips they are SUSPENDED!! Due to this I recommend not tipping unless you are ok with CPP taking the tips !!

Jamaican chicken
Angelene C.

This is a student-run restaurant at the top of Cal Poly Pomona by their school of hospitality. I have been here several times, and my last time here was one of the best. My friend and I came as a walk-in for a table for 2, as the reservations were not open/did not have availability on the website the night prior. The wait was about 15 minutes and we were able to get seated at the bar. Apparently, they had a lot of bookings, which is why we weren't able to make a reservation. We ordered the brussel sprouts to share and we both thought it was great. For my main course, I got the Jamaican chicken, which was delicious in flavor and the chicken was juicy. The service was great, and they were very attentive to our requests and questions! Food also came out in ample time. Overall, I love coming here to try their seasonal menu items, as well as supporting the hospitality department!

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I live in West L.A. and comparing from my area its expensive for the location, the food is okay.

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Awesome experience! Seasonal menu, good prices, the students were fantastic, love the campus wine.

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The food is always amazing. The service is great and waiters are helpful. The ambiance is perfect because you get an amazing view.

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