First timer, and SO glad we found this place! Stopped by on a Friday evening, easy street parking,…read moreand was seated right away. The decor and style of the restaurant is very inviting and warm. All the ladies working were very friendly. Our server, Tiffany, was amazing! Gave us wonderful recs and went above and beyond for us. Everything was absolutely DELICIOUS! All made from scratch and not too salty. Will definitely come back one day! Not pictured but their black coffee is really good too. **Get the banana sea salt caramel cheesecake (which is seasonal)!

This wasn't just a fried chicken sandwich--it was a statement…read more You can taste the difference immediately. The chicken is insanely crisp on the outside, juicy and clean on the inside--not greasy, not heavy, just done right. The kind of crunch that actually means something. The slaw brings freshness and balance, the bun is soft but holds up, and every bite feels intentional. But what really sets this place apart is the sourcing. Everything is local. You're not eating some mass-produced, freezer-to-fryer shortcut--you're eating ingredients that came from nearby farms, raised and prepared with care. That shows up in the flavor, the texture, and honestly how you feel after. It hits that rare sweet spot: indulgent, but still clean. Even the fries--simple, crispy, not drowning in oil--feel like they belong next to it, not just an afterthought. This is what food should be. Real ingredients, done well, no corners cut. Comfort food that doesn't leave you wrecked. Local. Thoughtful. Straight up dialed.

A great experience. Our server, and there's only one, was very friendly and engaging. SHE made the…read moreexperience. We escaped today from the flatlander norms of North County and ventured up a path (State Hwy 78) that we hadn't trekked for a number of years. I think this is the only town with a Bol Weevil hamburger joint. We initially sought after and found it. We just couldn't bring ourselves to having lunch there. Too many good spots up here in Ramona. Searching Yelp, we found this place and decided to try it based on the large menu. We had a couple of delicious sandwiches, but I could see as the plates came outta the kitchen, I should've ordered a burger. They really looked awesome, ; and quite the variety, vbut we were already elbows into our plates along with house-made offerings. We also had the excellent ranch dressing that was offered along with the good onion rings. There are plenty of things to look at inside and out, as there are very much a hodgepodge of collections over the years. This place will be our visiting spot next time. CritDicks

I ordered the beer battered Fish which normally comes with chips but they're nice to offer…read moresubstitution I got a salad with ranch dressing instead. Our server Faith is always checking on us. Another server named David was very accommodating as well. Clean restrooms and they have a railroad miniature decor. Food was good and portions were awesome! The burger even has the name of the restaurant. They also provide parking. Will definitely come back.

Had such a great experience at The Par Lounge! The drinks were amazing, the food was delicious, and…read morethe servers were so friendly and attentive all night. Great atmosphere, great service, and definitely a spot worth coming back to!

So glad I found this little restaurant at the golf course close by the Cedar Creek Falls Trail…read more Perfect spot to grab a beer and food after a nice strenuous hike. Great view, friendly service and we got entertained by wild turkeys running around the golf course. Both my friend and I went for the grilled swordfish tacos, and they were delicious! I'm usually not an onion fan but the pickled onions were perfect with the jalapeño cream sauce and the crushed peanuts added a nice bit of texture. The menu is kind of a basic all American menu, but there are a lot of things on there. I would definitely try when I return. I was a bit disappointed by the draft beer list. It's all IPA's and lagers, I think one red ale also, none of which is really my bag. It would be nice of them to round it out with a pale ale, wheat beer, or even a stout. Fortunately, they do have Corona in the bottle and that's always a safe bet.

Visiting Ramona from out of town. Came here based on Yelp reviews. Definitely was not disappointed…read more Food was great with good size servings. Waiters were super nice and eager to help you in any way they could. We ordered the chicken fried steak, cinnamon rolls, steak salad, French toast, and pancakes. Everything tasted fresh and homemade. Our experience at the Ramona Cafe was one of the highlights of our trip as we felt warmly welcomed and the staff was so pleasant, down-to-earth, and kind. Looking forward to returning next time!!!!

In the city of Ramona and looking for American diner food that happens to be famous for being…read morefeatured on Food Network's "Diners, Drive-ins, and Dives" aka Triple D? Then look no further than Ramona Cafe in Downtown Ramona and park in the back for free or on the street, and get ready to eat! I ordered a pepsi (soda has free refills), chicken fried steak with over easy eggs that came with a biscuit with butter, and the famous cinnamon roll for my complete lunch (breakfast is served all day). The chicken fried steak tasted more like a sausage patty than ground beef, but the server assured me that it was made of beef and that the gravy is made of pork sausage. I had hash browns (shredded potatoes) versus the home fries (diced potatoes) and topped it with ketchup and Tapatio. The biscuit was warm and soft, but the bread that was worth coming to this diner was the Cinnamon Roll, it had a burst of cinnamon in every bite, wish it had a bit more sugar and frosting, but it was delicious nonetheless. I took a photo next to the framed autograph poster of Guy Fieri and was happy to give this diner a try due to Ramona Cafe being featured on this popular show. So if you want American Diner style food in the city of Ramona, then make a pit stop at Ramona Cafe and order the cinnamon roll, and roll out of there!

I love this family place. Great food! Fabulous Service. Very Family Friendly…read more Nikki is charming!

[TL;DR: Served inedible food I did not eat, charged in full, zero attempt to make it right.]…read more I very rarely leave negative reviews and don't nitpick or blast places over small issues - and you can check my other reviews to verify that. I had heard great things about this place, which makes it even more disappointing. The only positive was the quaint country ambiance, including a nice old mural on the wall. Service was a bit slow, but it was a busy Sunday morning, so that's understandable and not part of my rating. The food, however, was inedible. I should note here that I came in quite hungry and with a specific hankering for a greasy chicken fried steak and eggs, so I was in a very easy to please state. I ordered the eggs "over medium," and the eggs came out with raw, runny whites and were also cold. The toast didn't arrive until 5-10 minutes later, so everything just sat there getting colder. The "steak" was mostly fat and gristle. The first couple of bites I ate were gristly but doable with help from the gravy - but the third bite was a giant glob of gristly fat that I couldn't even chew - i spit it out and that's all I ate. The hash browns tasted like frozen unseasoned potatoes with only a patch of sear on the outside while the bulk of it was mushy and pasty and gross. Of the whole meal I basically only ate my toast plus a bite or two of each thing on my plate. I left feeling sick to my stomach. After dropping off the food (and later the delayed toast), our server never checked back. No refills, no follow-up. When she finally returned, she asked to clear my very full, barely touched plate without any acknowledgment. I had to volunteer that the food was inedible. The response was dismissive and rushed, with no effort to understand the issue or make it right. An offhand "sorry about that" was offered while walking away, followed shortly by the $60 bill. The complete lack of accountability and concern was frankly abhorrent. This was one of the worst dining experiences I've had, and I won't be back. I would have left hungry except that I was queasy from the gristle and paste.

I am so in love with this place. I gave up on my pho place in Poway and I found this place. It's…read morenext to the Ramona Noodle place. So, I called on a Saturday - about 5, to place an order. My order was done so quickly! I think this place is just a big secret because it wasn't too crowded. I ordered grilled tofu in the vegetarian spring rolls. Two orders, one for today I'm getting so hungry talking about them! 2 rice paper rolls stuffed with grilled tofu, lettuce, fresh mint bean sprouts & vermicelli noodles. This photo does not do it justice! Served with peanut sauce. So good - everything is so absolutely fresh - crispy vegetables. And the Stir fried egg noodle dish -crispy - OMG! I wasn't prepared for the "bird nest" noodles but was so wonderfully surprised (they need to put bird's nest noodles and more people would buy it - came with a bright tasting brown vegetarian sauce and amazing with the -vegetables and grilled tofu - (I ordered it that way). I did not touch the color on the photo. This was such a luxurious meal. So, they have a Buddha and what most people know who know Buddhists and their restaurants --Buddhist who own restaurants know how to cook fresh and keep everything clean - and they will not cheat you. It becomes giving you an amazing experience because it's really to honor Buddha - to make you happy. I mean, I wish all restaurants were owned by Buddhists. So don't be all weird when you see the Buddha out front. Seriously. Having spent a lot of time in fantastic Asia and India - the restaurants - this is very comparable. With everything going on right now in the fields and vegetable rotting in the dirt because of ICE raids, they have sourced their venders with care and can offer amazingly FRESH vegetables. Usually when I comment about vegetables in my reviews, it's to only describe them as, Meh. Not this place!!! Looks like a great date location. It's only 20 minutes from Poway. And a world away from Pho Ca Dao in Poway that NEVER gets my order right, not only not-right, you pick it up and you're paying for something more expensive - that you don't want That place is so wrong. This place is a keeper! Finding this place was like that moment when you hear angels singing aaaaaahhhhhhh I ordered take-out, but this will be one of mine and my husband's weekend places now. The interior is lovely and immaculately clean. Looks comfy - and the place is huge. Has outdoor seating.

Food is absolutely horrible and the employees are even more horrible, I ordered a number 13 which…read moreis a three meat pho When they brought my pho I saw nothing but straight fat/grizzle inside the pho it was absolutely disgusting, when I notified the waiter he gave me lots of dirty looks and refused to remake the order or even Bring actual meat, instead he rudely told me to leave and I don't need to pay. They obviously don't care about there customers in addition the bathrooms did were very dirty and dated and also had no hand washing soap. Save your time and money and just go down the hill Mira mesa has some of the best pho restaurants.

The pizza was great. We also had mozzarella sticks and calamari. We had it delivered and it was…read morewithin efficient time since it was New Year's Day. They provided us we all we needed. We will definitely go back or order when we are vacationing again.

The effort into the pie and salad was less than the stars I gave…read more Want some just warm dough and an antipasto with no meat n one cheese. Swing on by.

Completely kicking myself for not taking photos of my amazing Mountain Man burger! I mean, I have…read morephotos from a different day. But my most recent burger was just too perfect. The most delightful part about the Mountain Man is the ooie gooie cream cheese warmed up between two grilled pieces of cheddar. Who ever came up with that, THANK YOU! This place is a true dive. A bit on the dark side and order at the bar. No biggie, I'm just glad the kitchen was open.

Good food (same kitchen with Up The Hill Grill). Good varieties of drinks. Friendly bartenders…read more(most times). Good times (usually)

I came here on a Sunday afternoon after attending a motorcycle rally in Ramona with a group of…read morefriends. It was burning hot like 100°in Ramona but Poway was cool for some reason. Once we arrived, the bartender was very attentive and brought us some cold drinks as we requested, I ordered a chicken kebab. My friends ordered a club sandwich and also wings. All of our food came out and was presented beautifully. I could only eat half of my kebabs although they were quite delicious. My friend who ordered the club sandwich ate it so fast there was nothing left. I guess he liked it. The wings were presented beautifully, hot and delicious. There was plenty of seating in here. Plenty of parking outside. The restrooms were clean. I'd say this place is a good time. I'd come back.

The food was better than I thought it would be. The bartender was very nice and provided good…read moreservice. The ambiance is like most sports bars. We went to play pool, but they had league play that night, so we couldn't play. I'll call ahead next time.

I've been coming here for decades now. What does that tell you?…read more This past visit, I had the carne asada platter and I think this will be my new go-to dinner there. Bar service is always outstanding and Lupe always knows how to make my margarita perfect! She knows no house tequila for me! Always welcoming the moment you enter the door. Clean too!

Omg! Simply the best in all of Ramona. Lupe, Mago and Angie are amazing. The ambiance is very cool…read moreand what a popular place. The service is stellar and the food fantastic. The margaritas are excellent. These folks hustle to provide the utmost in service. We have tried every Mexican restaurant in Ramona and Nuevo Grill & Cantina is the best hands down. We both had margaritas and the chicken enchilada entrees and they were perfect. The chips and salsa was good too. Highly recommended