The loss of owner Frank Manzano was a terrible one for Amador County. I think there were over a…read morethousand people at his memorial event and I'm glad that the restaurant has decided to carry on and sorry that we lost his Ranch Market. It's not as crowded as it used to be but the food is essentially the same and the service is still good. We did lose the conference room where I've attended meetings for years and where many great events were held, and that was a real loss for the country as well.

My wife and I have visited Highway House numerous times--at least once a month over the last few…read moreyears. Our last visit was the fourth time now that we have gone and they have run out of an item. This was around 6pm. We hadn't been in for a couple months, but they have now completely stripped the menu. No more pork chops, no more fried shrimp dinner--lunch portion only now. We also were not given bread. Not sure if they have decided to just cut back on things, but it just isn't the same as it used to be. It's unfortunate, because it's a nice place and the staff is always very friendly. But they have so few options now and it just isn't worth it for us anymore.

This is my first time coming here. I usally dont have a chance to eat out as much as I would like,…read morebut vecause of work, I was able to try here since I've seen it a few times as i pass by for work. I dont come to Jackson CA, city that often other than work, but i was hungry to try somewhere new. At first, coming in, made it feel very old school and homey feeling. Still holding on to traditional looks and feels. I love that about this place. When it came to seating me and ordering, it was pretty quick, I did pop in at about 2ish and got my food at about 245, not bad on time but it was the lunch hour rush, I couldnt expect much. I order the sourdough burger and i got it with the 1/3pound patty instead of the 1/4 pound. I believe it was the best choice for this kind of burger and I dont think it was a bad choice either. I really recommended this place, especially since its been here for 70+ years! Thank you for a good time and for the food!

Mel & Faye's isn't just a diner to us... it's home…read more This place will always hold a special spot in our hearts. We moved out of state, and we still haven't found...and probably never will find...another place quite like Mel & Faye's. It's the food, the drinks, the service, but more than anything, it's the people. My go-to is the cranberry walnut salad with chicken (so good!), and Sean loves the sourdough burger. The food is always great, but honestly, we come back for the atmosphere and the people who make this place feel like family. Mary is always a hoot as our server, and we absolutely love the entire staff. Bart and Maura have created something really special here, and we appreciate them more than they know. Every time we come back to town, one of the things we look forward to most is walking through those doors, seeing familiar faces, catching up, and feeling right at home again. We miss everyone when we're away, but it makes our visits that much more special. Mel & Faye's will always be our home away from home.

Everything goes well, when I eat at Rosebud's. There is no other food in the county quite like it -…read morenor anywhere else either. Family owned and run, this is a restaurant with heart. And the food is from the soul. Every yummy bite made right there. The menu is huge for a relatively small place. Lots to choose from, and every item uniquely Rosebud's. The baked goods, all made right there, are to die for. Well at least, just kill your diet. Things made withblovecare calories free. The service makes you feel like you belong to a club of lucky ducks. Much feels special, and so will you.

Cute little restaurant, lots of seating, street parking when spots are available. Family owned and…read moreoperated, the woman owner is delightful and her son who works in the restaurant is sweet. I ordered a breakfast burger which was delicious. Comes with cheese bacon and a sunny side up fried egg on top. If you want a different style cooked egg, eg hard cooked you have to ask. Also comes with lettuce, tomato, fresh and pickled onion plus you can ask for ketchup and mustard. Great size, delicious and the bun was like no other. They also have gluten free buns. I got smashed red potatoes as my side, also delicious. I opted for water, it's "strawberry" water so has the essence of strawberries. The large pitcher which they serve from has big ripe strawberries. What a refreshing treat instead of plain or lemon water. My mom and I had a very nice breakfast, again the customer service was excellent and the woman owner chatted with us, was quite friendly and personable. Again she was just a delight. I can't wait to go back and try some other menu items. Reasonable priced, please tip your waiter, their customer service and care is amazing.

Our friends are loyal customers,they usually pick up huge orders.We ate dinner at their house one…read morenight and make their whiskey chicken.It was amazing and now we are addicted! Just picked up order of Kona,Whiskey,Mexican chicken thighs also cheese and sausage raviolis. It is such a great value! We will get around 8-9 dinners and probably comes out to $6 per dinner

No trip to Gold Country is complete without a stop at Swingle Meat!…read more As mentioned in my previous review, groceries, especially meat prices are super high in the Bay Area, so whenever I have a chance to get some good deals on meat, I'm going to make every trip here worth it. On this trip I picked up some frozen ribeyes, sirloins, burgers, breakfast sausage patties, cheddar jalapeno sausages, and some chile verde and ranch house chicken. The chicken items I got come vacuum sealed, which is perfect when I plan to sous vide them. The things I wish I got more of was their honey pepper beef sticks and hot teriyaki beef jerky. It's very affordable and perfect for snacks. Another low key thing that we like are their frozen chicken wellingtons. super easy to bake at home and it's a tasty meal. I arrived in the morning and luckily it wasn't super busy. Grabbed a basket and before I knew it I had enough meats and snacks to feed a large family when in reality, it's just for a couple of us. $153 well spent and meals for days. The prices for the tri-tips have more than doubled since 2020, but honestly, still a great deal considering the size. $35-40 for a good sized marinated tri-tip is still a steal of a price. The mother lode tri tip is a can't miss and a fan favorite at any of our family bbqs. Definitely plan to bring a cooler and some ice packs so you can keep your meats stored properly in route to back home.

We stayed at the National and went to Luka's 2 nights in a row. Our first night was prime rib,…read morewhich knocked our socks off with how perfectly it was seasoned and perfectly cooked. It was late afternoon in the dining room, and it was quiet and lovely. The second night it was hard not to get the prime rib again. Saturday night, no reservations and we were seated in the outdoor patio just before sunset and it was gorgeous. We started with the clam chowder, which is thick and creamy and everything clam chowder should be and often isnt. There are signs announcing that Luka's won the chowder cookoff several years in a row. I had to order it, even tho it was in the 90s during the day. If you like chowdah, get you some. You'll be happy you did. He had the generous Shrimp Louie salad and I had the clams and mussel with foccacia. Lots of yum. For dessert was an apple cobbler with ice cream. Oh boy. The hot flaky pie crust was so good! Both nights the service was attentive and warm. The food was super and we had a wonderful time. 100% recommend!

While walking around the cute little downtown of Jackson, we worked up a thirst and decided to hit…read moreup Luka's for a drink and light bite. We sat at the bar and received a friendly greeting from the bartender. I decided to try something out of my box and had the spicy cucumber margarita which I really enjoyed. For our light bites, we had the Bavarian Pretzel with the smoked Gouda cheese and it was truly gooda!! The pretzel was soft and chewy the way a pretzel ought to be and the cheese was yummy. We also had a cup of clam chowder and I thought it was so good! Kind of unexpected for a small restaurant in the foothills but it was cooked nice and thick with the right amount of clams. People next to us had this amazing looking gigantic cheeseburger that made me wish I was hungrier! I would definitely recommend!

Nice small town shop look and feels....seem like a cool local breakfast spot…read more.. What a deal, but you get what u pay for. -Denver omelette was good. Eggs done right, moist and flavorful..definitely not over cooked. Hash browns SUCK!!! Extra crispy to the point of "it's burnt"...but it did came with biscuit and gravy. Tasted OK....price was right....LOL -Strawberry Waffle: this is where it shined. Has to be good when it's in the name. Nice and fluffy, not overly sweet. Was just right. Wifey gave the waffle a thumbs up... -service: both ladies were nice and welcoming. -overall- nice place for breakfast or brunch. I would stop by again...

Absolutely fantastic food!!! We walked in 20 minutes before closing and we were served without…read morebeing rushed! We ordered the Mediterranean omelet which was to die for! We were visiting for the weekend up here in Jackson, and we will definitely come back!!! Excellent Customer Service by Dustin!!!

Whenever I visit Sutter Creek, I always make a stop at Sina's for coffee, baked goods, or a…read moresandwich before walking around the town. Sina's gives you that vibe like you're an old friend stopping by before heading out to explore the town. They have a variety of coffees, sweet treats, and food items on the menu to choose from. My favorite is the dirty chai latte. Service is friendly, fast, and helpful. If you plan to spend several minutes in Sina's with friends catching up while drinking coffee, or taking a quick bit to eat for lunch, each of the tables have cards as conversation starters. Or you can check out the old photos and art that represent the town's history. The next time you visit Sutter Creek, add Sina's Backroads Cafe to your itinerary. You won't be disappointed.

Our first time here but it won't be our last. The food was excellent and the staff was so kind. It…read morewhole party loved our food and visit.

I go every spring to shop their sales!!! They have quality brands on sale usually 1/2 off every…read moreyear (select sizes). Totally worth the drive and fun yearly trip to Jackson. Service is laid back no one is pushy or determined for you buy things. This was an extra special trip because it was during my husband and I's staycation honeymoon! Newlywed sandals

Right on Main Street in Jackson CA is Swensen's shoe store. They also sell apparel and service shoe…read morerepairs. The store has been here for quite awhile. It has changed owners over the years. But still offer quality brand name shoes. They carry brands: Birkenstock, Clarks, SAS, Merrill, Teva, Red Wing, Vans, Naturalizer...and a bunch more. Pumps, high heels, hiking boots, dress sandals, athletic sandals, walking shoes, work boots...so on. Even though the inventory is not as vast as a big box store, they do carry a big enough selection in women, men, and children sizes to make it worth your while to drop on in for your shoe shopping needs. Plus if you are looking for a particular shoe, give them a call and they can check the inventory for you.

My wife and I went there a few days ago It certainly off the…read morebeaten path, but it is worth it. Little bit of a wait for the food and they let you know that but once again it's worth it We will definitely be back if we're in the area

Best musubi ever. I'm from Hawaii and I never had a musubi taste this good. Will be back for them…read moreall

We were up in the area this past weekend and decided to scratch the gambling itch. Once we arrived,…read morewe went to go get players cards, and turns out I haven't been here since 2008, and it's definitely expanded since then. Of course the first slot machine we went to hit and we started up $300, which we essentially gave back as we were chasing the big win. A guy next us said 'It only takes one spin to win' and we took that a little too literally lol. We played a variety of the machines, but the most luck we had was with the Top Dollar Machines, the others weren't lucky this time around. While we only left up $30, we spent 3 hours of fun just playing away. Something I haven't seen at any other casino was a free soda and non-alcoholic drink areas! It's Pepsi products though, so not the best, but at least it's free. I saw people ordering smoothies, which looked really good but we never stayed at a slot machine long enough to get one. We came on a Thursday, and it was bummer that there was only (1) blackjack table going with a $5 minimum. I walked by multiple times and there was never an open seat. Plenty of seats of pai gow or poker though. Maybe it was just the time of day, but definitely would love to try my hand at blackjack next time around.

Been going to the Rancheria for over Thirty years I have had good luck playing there slots but in…read morethe last two years they have been real tight can't hit anything. I guess it's time to try Reno and stop playing in Jackson