My boyfriend and I went to Idyllwild for my 40th birthday in September 2025. Sorry that this review…read moreis coming so late! Taryn's was the highlight of my 40th birthday. It may appear small, but this place has a lot of heart and soul. Don't skip Taryn's!

Super Bowl Sunday night after the game I left the rustic theater and stopped to listen to an…read moreamazing guitarist Keith McCabe Taryn is a great hostess Music performers every night 7pm to 10pm Beer and Wine served with a smile Bonus met a really nice lady Kerri I have a Valentine's Day date with her today

They have amazing bourbons but the prices are astronomically inflated. Buyer beware Don't get…read moreripped off.

This owner is a scam, $3.99 for fun size nerds. When confronted, he said it was a king size, it's…read morecool. We can get 4/5 at Vons. His jokes aren't funny, he rushed me and behind me was a client wanting a particular alcohol, he said "if you don't buy the best I'm gonna kick you out", it wasn't funny. He was either on drugs or drunk. Him and his fake teeth can kick rocks.

Fried Cauliflower: interesting take on it, they do the Buffalo sauce underneath the breading then…read moreit's served in a little metal basket with a side of aioli. 5/5 Mountaineer steak: really delicious, huge portion. The bone marrow butter really did taste like bone marrow! It comes with the side and you can get the chili as your side. 5/5 Green lentil soup: This was just OK. It tasted exactly like it looked, healthy. 3/5 Drinks were also great. I had the strawberry smash. It was excellent. It's served on ice and with real smashed strawberries inside. I also had the Elderflower drink which is served up. Both were great and we definitely order each of them again, and they were quite strong for only $15! Vibe is excellent, they have a lot counter seating, where you look out on the Forest (but also the parking lot below a bit). There's some TVs with spots going and they allowed dogs on the patio. The patio is nicely shaded and has a beautiful breeze, and also all different kinds of groups of people. They were groups of 20 Some things, groups of older folks, families with babies, one guy who's there, just with his dog. Service was so kind considering our group included a slightly fussy baby. We will definitely be back.

Came to this spot for dinner while visiting Idyllwild. Super cute spot! The outdoor seating has a…read moreton of tables and heaters. The indoor doesn't have too many tables but there's a bar you can sit at. They have a cute fireplace as well on a lower level outside. I got to try their crispy sprouts which was delicious, but not crispy. I liked the flavor and the tomato balanced well. I'm not too big on burgers, but I tried the angry mule burger and wow! I was not disappointed. That might've been the best burger I've had. There's a jalepeno jam on the burger that really brought the flavor together. They were generous with the guacamole as well. Their beers were refreshing and good. I got the IPA. I was here celebrating my birthday weekend and they gave complimentary vanilla ice cream. I wish I got our servers name because she was so sweet and attentive. She had the cutest cat glasses.

The food is phenomenal and the service is great but the food is really healthy she always uses…read morefresh ingredients and she can do any diet style. Food is great quality and she has a full bar and live music you can enjoy while you sip on her curated wine!

This is an insult. all of it. the prices. the food quality. the service. the ambiance is being in…read moreidyllwild. not here. avoid at all costs. anyone leaving a five star review must be getting something in return or it's the owner giving fake reviews. stay away. save your money. this is junk food masquerading as high end. if I were the owner I would be embarrassed.

What a charming theater and eatery in Idyllwild. I'm happy in some ways we almost stumbled upon…read morethis place by accident. I was craving a quick bite and saw that this spot had a lot of signage for appetizers, small bites and movie theater snacks. While I normally wouldn't be as inclined to grab food from a theater when there are so many restaurants around, I saw that this spot wasn't yet busy and knew I needed to grab something on the go so I gave them a chance. The theatre inside is actually adorable and old timey. Small but first the old town vibe. They had a lot of decor, some arcade looking games and general move theater decor. A gentleman was working behind the counter and was super friendly and nice. Told him I was just wanting to grab a hotdog to go and he whipped it up right away. This gave me time to make a pit bathroom stop and they were clean and easy to access from inside. Didn't have to buy a movie ticket to use, just purchase food or such. It was all an easy and nice experience for wanting something on the go and no fuss. Friendly service, cheap bites and a cute atmosphere. Mind you the simple hotdog was actually delicious and a 5/5. Wow! I'd love to come back to watch a movie and grab some small bites. Nice place, friendly staff and a cute vibe.

Amazing service, kind nice staff with an amazing vibe. Ambiance is amazing and the seats are…read moreconsistent and comfortable throughout the whole theater. Food is affordable and restaurant quality and really makes the movie going experience phenomenal. Long term fan 10/10 would recommend

We drove up from Palm springs to escape the heat for the afternoon and found this cute little…read morecorner of Idyllwild for lunch. We all loved our food, especially the special of the day which was a homemade focaccia bread sandwich with various meats in it. The 4 of us shared the one sandwich and then we had salads, but to be honest, I wish I had had the whole sandwich to myself because it was delicious. We also had a special sangria of the day that was nice and we were all very content. The music is an extra added bonus and made the ambience quite nice. The only negative was trying to find the place because her sign is very small, but if you look for red umbrellas and a guy playing music, you can find it tucked away in a corner of the cute little town.

I went up to Idyllwild specifically for the tree lighting ceremony. We found parking right away,…read morewhich was great. It was very crowded everywhere else we tried to walk into other places just for a glass of wine and maybe some appetizers but no luck we kept looking and found this place at Idyll-Awhile Bistro. We walked in. Nobody was really there except us and maybe four other people, bar was empty. We waited a while. We weren't even greeted until like 20 minutes later after we arrived. Finally, somebody brought us some water. About 10 minutes later we were able to order some wine. We were watching people come in and it seemed like people that were known to the owner were greeted right away and served right away and we noticed customers walking in and seated were looking around for menus and service , they were looking like what's going on .?? Owner/server seem to be running around outside and inside, not attentive at all to any of us unless she knew or was familiar with customers that walked in. Finally our wine came and noticed bubbles on my friends glass of wine and thought Why??we didn't attempt to ask because that would have been another many minutes to address our concern . We just kept sitting there watching everything go down. It got very busy. I finally got up to pay the bill. I waited at the counter for at least 10 minutes while I watched her cash out other people other than me and then when I was ready to cash out, I gave her my card and she rudely said your card's not working And she tried swiping it and tapping it and again she said your cards not working she turned to my friend that was with me and said do you have another card very abruptly and rude and I was so embarrassed cause she said it's so loud apparently they don't Accept Discover and that's the card that I had but she didn't tell me why so we paid left there with the most disappointing visit I've ever had in my lifetime. I will never go back there again. Apparently she doesn't care about return customers of the way she was treating us and other people. She was very rude, abrupt, and matter of fact, no smile, no thank you hopefully she has better days.

Frank Ferro is a very gracious and friendly host / owner who is very much hands on in the kitchen…read more The pizza is very good just like my grandfather made back in Connecticut. Service is always great I ordered lasagna with wild boar as a meat as well as prime rib meat in the lasagna. If you're on the hill make it a point to get some delicious food here.

From the moment we walked up to the door host to take us to our table we were treated kindly with a…read moresmile. Doorman was funny, I love his positive attitude. Our hostess Cali who brought our water and our olive and bread stick plate was super bubbly personality and nice to talk to, she was attentive to our needs at our table all night. The atmosphere was definitely romantic, dim lightning and nice ambience perfect for date night. Our server Spiro I believe was his name was very helpful In deciding drink and food orders. I loved the hibiscus gin drink and my boyfriend loved his mountain bourbon drink. The steamed clams were really delicious my boyfriend said, he also loved the margarita pizza with prosciutto. I was lucky because they make vegan pizza here with vegan cheese and vegan sausage. It was incredible. We were in town three nights and chose to come back twice because it was so good. We will definitely return.

Bigger than expected and they had almost everything! The only thing they don't sell is bathing…read moresuits, but to be fair, no one does here, haha. We got everything else we needed. They even have Hotwheels which is something I love. This is forsure the best grocery store/market in the entire town. All the employees are nice, too.

The best grocery store in town. The staff were nice and they had everything we needed (except for…read morebathing suits).

I read a bunch of the 1-star reviews. I read some of the…read more4-star reviews. I have to go with 5-star tho. OVERVIEW of 5 : Seated without reservation (*make one! We got lucky*) Server was amazing Food expediter was super nice Food was delicious Elegant, fine dining experience Music was my mountain playlist (and not too loud) View of mountains for me. View of architecture for my wife. PARKING: Parking can be difficult in the small lot, but there's parking along the street too. INSIDE: It was perfect weather. 68ºF at 6pm after a warm day. They have "indoor/patio" style seating which may be difficult for some to access by multiple steps. We were seated at the top, a table away from the music, along the window side. They have heat lamps - but temps were perfect (lots of people and hot food warmed everyone up). I wanted to walk around the restaurant. The tiered architecture is interesting. FOOD: High End Vegan! Yes - I'm guilty of wanting to give them 5 stars just looking at their vegan menu. (And omnivore selection) Yes - I appreciate the care that it takes to prepare a plate. BUT This food was just delicious by itself. Even in a cardboard box, this food would've been amazing. VEGAN "cheese" appetizer (great for 2-3 people) Nut cheese was warm and tangy. This is NOT just cashews and nooch in a blender. It is spiced with something that brings a little heat. *you will want to lick the bowl. PRO TIP: The welcome bread with ... oh shit.... WELCOME BREAD / Garlic Olive Oil This crusty bread served with microplaned garlic + olive oil is fantastic. Garlic Fiend? You're gonna love this. Not a fan of garlic? What's wrong with you?! I mean... just serve from the oil side. Save some bread for your vegan cheese.... VEGAN CHEESE (cont.) Order the gluten free bread (a little more like Uti's toasted dinner roll) with your vegan cheese app. Omnivores at your table will be surprised how well this vegan cheese and wine pair with each other. TROUT I think my wife got the trout. She loved it. Light and delicate. VEGAN KIMCHI TOFU I've had kimchi. I've had tofu. We all have. This was prepared on a bed of roasty veg that was a great match to the salty kimchi. I don't know if there was a marinade preparation (sesame paste?) with the tofu, or it was made locally, or both, but this firm tofu was excellent. Sweet. Nutty. Salty. Fresh tasting and filling. The vegan menu here isn't just an "alternate version" of an omnivore dish. It is its own thing. DESSERT MISTAKE = not getting it. We thought there would be dessert in town, but we got out late. Town had closed. MUSIC Tonight's music was a pair of musicians playing CS&N, Neil Young, Bob Seger... acoustic session: Guitar, Violin, Mandolin. Quiet & sentimental performance was a perfect accompaniment to a long hike day. THERE ARE 1-STAR REVIEWS of this place. They have their reasons. I've only been here once. But I experienced NONE of the things they've mentioned. Moreover, we experienced even better than what other 5-star reviews suggested. This is an elegant spot, framed by a perfect day in Idyllwild. If I come back to the town, I will want to try other restaurants, but I'll definitely come back here. Not *just* because of their vegan options, but definitely *for* their vegan options.

This was my first time eating here I had a fettuccine dish…read morewith chicken It was good the pasta was a little to Al dente for me Music was nice students from the local arts school played very well

Can't get enough of this place. All the wines are fantastic. Although the new sparkling ones I had…read morethis last weekend are definitely my new favorite! I love coming in here after going hiking or grabbing some chocolates from across the street! The vibe is spectacular and the locals are great! Special hat off to the musicians this weekend! I was thoroughly impressed I ended up staying for several hours! The owners are fantastic here and it is always such a treat to come up!

MIDDLE RIDGE WINERY @ IDYLLWILD…read more Parking is available in all over this town, just any street parking you find available is also free! My boyfriend and I stumbled upon this winery, and it was so cozy inside. It was warm, inviting, and filled with people relaxing with a glass of wine. They also offer cheeses and charcuterie boards, and my favorite part was definitely the live music. I loved the duo performing at the front, it created such a great atmosphere. The space also sells a variety of other items like jewelry, cards, and antique pieces. They're definitely on the pricier side, but everything is really high-quality. Overall, I just loved the vibe here. The winery is super spacious, and if you're ever around the area, it's definitely worth stopping by. Grab a glass of wine, some cheeses, and just sit back and enjoy. There were quite a few people on this Saturday afternoon, and the energy and atmosphere made the whole experience even better.