Aroma is the same spot as the Sierra House (30+ yrs ago). Ambiance and decor is nice (similar to before). Wine served at proper cellar temp--presented nicely. Food left something to be desired. Ribeye steak contained lots of fat--they said served with mashed potatoes, but there were so few they were hidden under the steak--but LOTS of vegetables--out of balance. I asked for fresh ground pepper for my salad--they thought I was from outer space. Come on! it wouldn't take much to step up your game and make this an enjoyable dining experience. Lots of potential--just put a little more effort into this place. read more

The food was amazing! And our waitress, Audrey . She was so sweet and very attentive. We felt very well taken care of, and will definitely be back! Perfect, Fourth of July in Shaver Lake read more

This review is for the bar section only as I have not had a chance to dine here yet. Their liquor selection is just the right mix of what is needed and Jen took such great care of us we will be back! She has a great "bar side manner" and made our drinks delicious and with a smile. Steady under pressure and friendly throughout. Having bartended many years ago, I definitely respect her skills and really enjoyed her personality too! Definitely not a dive bar so don't expect $2.00 PBR cans. If you are in town and looking for some solids drinks do yourself a favor and come try this spot. Hopefully Jen is working. read more

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So I came to this place wanting a steak, I heard that Aroma had an amazing ribeye steak. So I went expecting a great steak, When my steak got to my table it was very undercooked, I asked for medium rare I got rare, the mashed potatoes were more like lumpy baked potatoes but really not that bad the steak really wasn't that bad but it wasn't really that good either, Not to mention the service was bad, when my server came to my table she just kind of stared at me when I told her my drink order so I asked if she wanted to see my ID ? And she said no and proceeded, never did she come by to see if everything was good or if I even wanted another drink, but I noticed when other people came in they got a whole rundown on the chef special of the day all the drinks they offer and so on, my experience here was not good I don't recommend this place at all read more

Visiting shaver lake, came across Aroma yelp page. The food looked delicious and let me tell you it did not disappoint! We ordered the ribeye dinner and the Chicken Marsala pasta. The ribeye was delicious. A little bit more well than we wanted but it was still tender and a little juicy but overall savory and well seasoned. The Marsala! The chicken was cooked to perfection. It melted in my mouth and I wish I could have it again for dinner tonight . They do change their menu with seasons so don't expect them to have all things you see on yelp. I had asked about a few dishes I'd seen that I hoped to try. But definitely a must go if you're up in the mountains! Thanks for the friendly service! We hope to be back soon! read more

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We went to the Aroma at Huntington Lake today. I believe it just opened. Nice workers. We ordered chips & salsa. The salsa was good. Fried zucchini. Not a huge selection, but it is right on the lake. You can sit outside and look at the gorgeous view. Would definitely go back. read more

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Excellent Steak and Service, But Skip the Bread What do you call a sad steak? A miss-steak. Thankfully, there were no such tragedies here. I came for a nice dinner and found a very comfortable spot with a unique ambience, both inside and out. The staff was incredibly helpful and attentive throughout the entire meal. The main event, the Rib Eye, was cooked exactly as I requested, featuring a beautiful crust that gave way to a perfectly prepared interior. While it leaned a bit on the salty side for my personal taste, it was an excellent cut of meat and well-executed. The zucchini sticks were a standout appetizer--pleasantly thick and very flavorful. The one true disappointment was the bread. The rolls were dry and completely unremarkable. Honestly, they could have just saved themselves the effort. Despite this minor carb-related incident, the overall experience was fantastic. I would definitely recommend Aroma Tavern to anyone looking for a place with great service and a masterfully cooked steak. Just maybe fill up on the tasty zucchini instead of the bread. read more

Aroma Tavern - Ribeye - American Near Me - Shaver Lake, California

Food was excellent, we got there before they opened. Madison, sorry if I screwed your name up. Was excellent and witty. I do like whiskey and was hoping for a pleasant whiskey flight. It would be nice if the red canopy was a little higher in the middle. It produces a bit of heat hanging low. Love the deck with the breeze and the fact that they are pet friendly. They are expanding the bar! Waiting to see what the owners have in store for the future. read more

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I don't often do reviews but this had to be one of the top 5 steaks I've ever had. Great quality beef, well cooked and well seasoned! read more

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Much better food now ! Great cook One waitress was bit short with us ciz we changed our mind about drinks read more

Time to give these guys a second look. We had eaten here a few years back and were impressed. But subsequent visits didn't live up to the original experience. After a long hike at Dinkey Lakes we decided to give them another try. And we are glad we did. The menu was updated and excellent. Everyone liked their meals ranging from pasta to burgers, chicken sandwiches and entree salads. The drinks were fabulous. A little more upscale than we expected in the mountains, a pleasant surprise. The servers were on the spot and friendly. And Chief G came out to meet us and promises to continue with the current success. We will be back for sure. Love supporting local business and even more excited when it is worth it. read more

Been to Aroma a few times and it could be hit or miss. But last night was a hit. Service was great. We had the salmon and pork chop followed by the apple cobbler. All the dishes were very good, well presented and tasty. And my one test are the veggies. Broccoli and asparagus were green and tender but not over done. We live in Shaver and the dining establishments are limited so nice to see Aroma stepping up their game. And the topper was the fire in the stove that kept my wife warm on what turned out to be a rainy and snow night. Great job and look forward to our next visit. read more

Would have given them 5 stars but the service was weak. Sign at entrance said "Wait to be seated" we stood there for a few. When we were seat, never asked or brought water. We waited for a bit before our order was taken, asked for water then. Bad part, they were not busy. As we waited for our food ( Waitress just disappeared) person after person just stood at the door waited to be seated. Food was excellent, everything tasted and was cooked great. I would definitely go back for the food. Nice set up patio, dining and decor. Hunter you need to continue to comment and review your posts. Show you care and improve. read more

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Came here after a day in the snow. Was seated immediately and our waitress took our drink orders. She was super helpful and nice throughout the evening. Inside it was warm and inviting with a cabin feel. Ended up ordering just a couple appetizers so I ordered the appetizer zucchini and the crab dip. The zucchini was so good!!! The breading was perfect and for the price, I was pleasantly surprised with the portion size. The crab dip was good but needed some more crab! Overall, this place was a good find and would dine here again! read more

Got a last minute reservation. First time visiting. Loved the decor. Food came out fast and was delicious. Old fashioned drink was perfect! Can't wait to visit again and try another meal and cocktail! read more

Aroma was the last restaurant before heading north out of Shaver Lake and towards our camping site. Given the location and the circumstances, I'm going to give Aroma a solid Yelp 4. The welcoming was cold and the meat was dry. I would give it a 2.5 if I were in a busy city with more choices. I enjoyed the ambience. I suggest you stop by and maybe you have a better luck than us. read more

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This is Shaver Lakes BEST restaurant. There are others in town that we enjoy but this has it all. Ambiance is clean rustic and well taken care. If you like that small town feel, this is your place! Separate room with live music and great bar. Food is delicious. This chef knows his flavors. All 12 of our party loved their meals. Salmon very flavorful and fresh. Hamburgers juicy with outstanding flavors. Great appetizers cocktails. Best Lemon drop! You'll just have to go there!!!! read more

Lived in Shaver Lake for 21 years and this is one of the best restaurants to pop up. Very good food, service is great, friendly atmosphere and great cocktails Highly recommend read more

My new favorite place in Shaver. Came for 4th of July dinner and my first time at the Tavern. Sat in the bar to hear the live music. Had an exceptional night all around. I had the salmon and the street corn. Food was delicious along with a tasty pinot. But what sold me was the very friendly staff from the greeter to the bartender and assistants. They were busy yet made sure to take a moment to connect and engage and make you feel welcomed. The vibe tonight was such a blast. Singer Mackenzie followed by Coleson and his dad on drums were amazing! Incredible voices and really interacted with the audience. Thanks for a memorable night! read more

Aroma Tavern - American Near Me - Shaver Lake, California

The food is great The service is personal and helpful. The parking is easy (compared to many places in Shaver Lake).... The remodeling inside the building is reflective of the area with locally made tables from forest and sawmills nearby. Woodstove on cold days after snow sports. There is live musicians to fill your soul on certain days. A few sport screens in the tavern section of restaurant. Enjoy the vintage sport things decorate the inside. Go and try it. read more

Went both Friday and Saturday. A sign out front says "Happy Hour Friday and Saturday 3-5" it also says live music. Nobody inside knew anything about a happy hour and there was no music either day. I'm not sure why you would deliberately put a sign out and not offer anything on the sign. Seems a bit shady. I have them 2 stars because I stayed for a drink one night to not be rude and the drink was okay. Blood orange margarita. read more

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The resteraunt staff were top notch excellent and the food was delicious!!! We had the crab cakes, bacon wrapped shrimp, chimichurri fries for our big groups appetizers. I had the salmon, my husband had the ribeye you could cut with a fork it was soooo good. I rate the atmosphere and and food a 5+++++ the ambiance was amazing read more

Food is alright, we had the burgers and they were pretty good. The servers are super friendly, though the service was middle of the road. We tried the tiramisu, but the cake part was dry and grainy, can't recommend it. All in all not a bad experience, just a bit pricey for what you're getting. Best part of the experience was how friendly everyone is. read more

We came in with 16 people and the whole experience was great. The chef came out after our meal and thanked us. We thanked him.

Wonderful place for good service, food, and drinks. This peanut butter martini is pretty darn good Maddie! I'll have another please! read more

The food is very very good and the waitress was attentive. I really enjoyed my chicken marsala! Aroma is a great place to relax and dine up in the mountains. It was a pleasurable experience. We will be back. read more

Stopped by with family for dinner for the first time and was amazed by this place! The food was great and service was wonderful. I was a little concerned as it was karaoke night and that's not so much my thing but the entertainment was amazing and my family had the best time. So glad this place has been added to shaver! read more

Atmosphere, service, food & drinks are great! Even live music on Friday A nice treat to dine there read more

Loved this place!!! Aroma Tavern offered elevated comfort foods with all the Shaver Lake charm! The restaurant feels like a log cabin inside. The menu offers many beers on draft along with craft cocktails. The pork belly mac and cheese was soooo good. The pork belly is slow roasted but also so crispy, yum! Service was friendly and inviting, and they also have their own large parking lot which is convenient! We will be back on our next trip up the mountain! read more

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My husband and I were visiting Shaver Lake a couple of nights and decided to come to dinner here. I had a ribeye (yummy) and my husband had a chicken Cesar salad that he liked. The drinks were also good. But, the service was lacking , considering there were only two couples in the whole restaurant. There was a lot of waiting time in-between. My husband even had to go find the waitress to pay even after she gave us the bill. read more

Really good food. Friendly atmosphere. Good music. Good cocktails 1cook. 2 or3 servers. Polenta was nothing really to write home about but the mains were delicious. read more

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I called early and made a reservation: the woman I spoke with was friendly and efficient. When we walked in they quickly seated us and handled our party of 8 (with a small child!) pleasantly. The tavern was comfortable and nicely decorated with an appropriate mountain theme. However the best was the perfectly cooked steaks! Others in our party had other entrees which they also enjoyed. I especially loved the avocado topping on the steak. One lack was an unsweetened tea but that was not a big drawback. Others were enjoying mixed drinks, tap beer so likely not an issue for most. There was live music as well for those sitting outside. Inside was so well insulated we couldn't hear it just outside our door. So best of both worlds! read more

Aroma Tavern is a great addition to Shaver lake village and community! We stayed at the inn across and ate at the restaurant twice. The food was great and portions are big (so bring your appetite or take the rest back to your hotel). The drinks were great! I truly enjoyed sitting in the dining area near the fireplace. Madison was our server for both nights and absolutely fun to be around with. She's very attentive and takes the time to listen and chat although the next night was busy but she still made the time to talk. We can't wait to be back and hope to see Madison again. read more

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I wanted this to be a 5 star visit but the service was terrible. Not bad or rude service, but it was 20 minutes before we were even asked if we wanted water and completely ignored for that time. About 30 minutes in we saw our friendly server and ordered drinks. We found out she was running the place herself solo. It's no excuse, yes she was working hard and had no chance. We were there almost 2 hours. Food was GREAT. Drinks were GREAT. Everyone in our party of 5 was very happy with the food. We deserved so much better. A larger party than us entered after us, and left before us. Not sure why we were treated so poorly. We were more patient than we should have been. read more

Great customer service from Maddie and the rest of the staff. The food is good. Love the live music. The place has a good vibe read more

If you are coming to Shaver Lake come here! The deconstructed Chicken Pot Pie is amazing. And their Smash Burger doesn't disappoint! Sit inside or sit in the amazing outdoor deck. The drinks are great , and the service in the Bar was outstanding. read more

Pros: Friendly, accommodating staff. Delicious meat. Good atmosphere. Excellent portion sizes. Cons: Food was lukewarm. Mac n Cheese was not good. Overcharged (double!) for extra side item. Minimal, low quality, pricey kid's menu read more

My family was very disappointed. Food quality was poor and prices were very high. Would not return.

The service was fine but the food was horrible. The meat was not eatable. It Looked and tastes like it was sitting on the grill all day. On a positive note the drinks were good. read more

We attempted to stop in and have a cocktail and review the dinner menu. It was 3 o'clock when we arrived. I stood at the desk inside to ask if we could have our dog on the patio. I waited 3 to 4 minutes there. Then I saw somebody else with their dog on the patio so we went outside at the patio. The waitress delivered food to the table near us. No one greeted us, no one said we'll be with you in a minute, completely ignored us. At 3:15 we left. We were going to go back for dinner. That was our plan but now with that kind of treatment we won't be back. read more