As someone who cooks a wide range of cuisines and doesn't often come across standout restaurants, I was genuinely impressed by this spot. I've dined here four times now and have loved every daily soup I've tried--the bouillabaisse in particular is excellent. The staff are consistently friendly, and I really enjoy the variety of dining spaces available. The bar is a great touch too--refined without feeling pretentious. I'm excited to keep exploring the menu and will definitely be back. read more

upon arrival, you'll notice the parking situation is a bit of a bust, but i can't blame the establishment too much for that, especially since it's in a small town off the hwy. the entry is a little narrow & may not be the best for those with mobility issues or assistive devices. however, we were greeted by friendly servers & seated right away with our party of 8. the ambiance is casual, but can go either way. i did notice a lot of flies, again, to no fault of the establishment, however, should be taken care of more seriously since there's food around. the options are plentiful for every diet & all of us were pleased with our meals. i personally had the eggplant parm with alfredo sauce instead of marinara. a little salty though i offset the taste with an order of mashed potatoes, which we really enjoyed. my order & my dessert order came out several minutes after everyone else's food & i'm the only vegetarian lol. it's all good. i would still eat here again. read more

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This restaurant really went the extra mile for us. Our family was driving back from Mammoth, we needed lunch, and we didn't want to leave our dog in the car because it was hot. The staff was very welcoming, and offered to seat us on the patio, which was lovely. They moved a table for us to a shaded area of grass, turned on a nearby water feature, and brought our dog a bowl of water. The staff took our order and they brought it to our table in no time. Lunch was enjoyed by all. Definitely give Cactus & Flame a try if you're in the area or passing through. They're very nice and hospitable, and we will definitely be going back next time we're nearby. read more

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Wonderful service & delicious food!!! Worth the stop :) felt romantic and homey at the same time. read more

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Not bad for teak out food. Ribeye Steak was chewy. My husband was complaining. Salmon was ok. Garlic bread was nice. Bone marrow was ok. read more

Cactus & Flame - Bone marrow. Not bad. - Steakhouses Near Me - Inyokern, California

We always eat at Classic Burger when we drive to Mammoth. I'm glad we found this alternative. The service is excellent, and the food is great! We got pasta, short rib burger, and regular burger. The burger was the best thing we ordered, but everything else was good too. If you have a pet or young kids, the outdoor area is perfect. Will definitely be back. read more

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A real gem, one of the best meals I've had in the Ridgecrest/Inyokern area. We were seated promptly by friendly staff in a pleasant dining room. They brought warm bread, olive oil and balsamic vinegar to the table. Our orders for a table of 7 were correctly and efficiently delivered and the food was excellent. I had the bouillabaisse which was flavorful and had a good amount of seafood. The burgers looked thick and juicy. My mother-in-law had salmon which she said was cooked very well - not too dry. I really hope they do well, and next time I'm back in town, I'll visit again! read more

It was good the outdoor setting was very nice. The food was good. The service was good. I like the whole made soups!!!

What a nice restaurant! We weee looking for a place where we could eat with our border collie. This restaurant was warm and well from the moment we came in. We were seated in the pleasant garden, with a water bowl for our girl and a table the restaurant set up for us, soon accompanied by an outdoor heater. Service was personable and thoughtful throughout. And what delicious food. We loved our focaccia starter, excellent Caesar salad, bouillabaisse and scrumptious lasagne. Don't miss this gem. read more

26 years of love Celebrated our anniversary with an unforgettable dinner at Cactus and Flame. A beautiful, intimate atmosphere paired with incredible steaks--filet mignon and ribeye, perfectly cooked, juicy, and full of flavor. Knowing the beef is sourced from Texas made it even better. A perfect evening to celebrate many wonderful years together. #26YearsStrong #AnniversaryDinner #DateNight #CactusAndFlame #StillInLove read more

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We had missed all our main exits and found this little spot on our way to mammoth! It was absolutely delicious. There was no kid menu but they catered and made something for our kids! Highly recommend! read more

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Amazing food and excellent service! Everyone at our table enjoyed their meal!!! A wonderful experience after a long day exploring the Eastern Sierras read more

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The food wash wonderful so delicious hubbt had seafood stew almost like 7 seafood soup but not, i had the fetuccini alfredo with shrimp so good best i have had in a long time, we also shared calamari really good and falavorable, garlic bread delicious, pina colada and long island ice tea both gteat. The service was great polite, also offered desert at the end of meal carrot cake and creme brulee both amazing. Nice ambience table clothed tables, bar area or not your choice. Prices on par for the quality of food. read more

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Food was absolutely delicious, service outstanding, and ambiance was you'd expect from a middle of nowhere location. Highly recommended

The food was amazing and the service was top notch. I was not expecting an elevated dining experience that was a nice surprise. I highly recommend experiencing the food here. Tony was absolutely amazing! read more

Cactus & Flame - Filet mignon - Steakhouses Near Me - Inyokern, California

Amazing restaurant with delicious food and awesome service. We've literally eaten here 4 evenings in a row ordering everything from the calamari to the ribe eye to the chicken parm. The ambiance is peaceful. We will definitely be back!!! read more

Had our first dinner at Cactus and Flame last night with friends and loved it. The cocktails were delicious- in particular their smoked old fashioned was a hit! We all had something different but everybody loved their food and their dessert menu had tons of options and all were great. We are local ... so we will be back! read more

Stopped at Cactus & Flame on our way back from Mammoth and were really impressed with the quality of the food. We ordered the pork chop and the seafood - both were cooked to perfection and full of flavor. Definitely a great find on the drive home! read more

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WONDERFUL new steakhouse in the Ridgecrest/Inyokern area! Just minutes off of 14 and immediately off 395, a new desert-themed steakhouse has popped up. We went for date night, just a week after soft opening and we were treated to amazing service, a tablecloth experience, in a place straight out of a Louis L'Amour novel. The ribeye was perfectly cooked mashed potatoes and veggies paired well, and my wife's Chicken Marsala luxuriously flavored. We are thankful to have a place as westernly wonderful as this - understated desert vibes but with 'cooked when ordered and to taste' cuisine here in Inyokern - "100 miles from Anywhere'. Locals date night just went high class....and if you're traveling on 395 and 14...looking for the true soul of western cooking - stop at Cactus and Flame - you will be glad you did! (And the Tiramisu was heavenly) read more

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The food is always so amazing and carefully made, I come here all of the time and i definitely recommend the lasagna if you haven't had it. The service is always great and the workers are so kind, Juan is an amazing chef! read more

Cactus & Flame - Lasagna - Steakhouses Near Me - Inyokern, California

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Food, staff, service and ambience is what the India wells valley needs!! Definitely apparent that both the front and back of the house have high standards and take pride in what they do. read more

Found this little unassuming restaurant when we got hungry on the drive back from Mammoth and stopped for lunch! It was unexpectedly amazing! My husband had the pork chop, and the rest of us each had a different kind of pasta each. Everything we had was delicious, most especially the pork chop and the spaghetti carbonara. Now we know where to stop the next time we're headed up to or back from Mammoth! read more

Pros it's nice to have another food option in the area, the customer service is great and the place looks nice. We got the crab cakes appetizer, which came out really fast and where definitely Sysco and fried from frozen, not bad but nothing special. My girlfriend and I both got the ribeye steak, her with the veggies and mashed potatoes and I got the mushroom risotto. They steak came out really fast which makes me think they have them prepped and just throw them on the grill to heat up. We ordered medium rare and both got medium. The steaks weren't bad, but where not seasoned well and where only elevated by a red wine sauce they served with them. My risotto had canned mushrooms in it which is not acceptable for a restaurant presenting itself as higher end then the typical fair. My girlfriend's mashed potatoes where clearly instant, which again isn't acceptable. For the price points the sides and appetizers shouldn't be Sysco and the steak should be seasoned better and cooked correctly. The steak portions where decent but for the price nothing special. I understand that cost cutting happens in restaurants but for one that just opened, it's definitely disappointing. read more

Cactus & Flame - Steakhouses Near Me - Inyokern, California

Absolutely Incredible! My husband and I came in for our 9th anniversary. From the moment I walked in, the atmosphere was welcoming and the staff was genuinely kind and attentive. You can immediately tell this restaurant takes pride in giving guests an unforgettable experience. Now the food... absolutely outstanding. The steaks were some of the best I've ever had--perfectly seasoned, cooked to perfection, and incredibly tender. Every bite was flavorful and memorable. And the desserts? Next-level. The crème brûlée had that perfect caramelized top that cracks beautifully, with a silky, rich custard underneath. The tiramisu was just as incredible--light, creamy, and perfectly balanced with espresso flavor. One thing that truly stood out was the chef. He personally made his rounds through the dining room, checking in with guests, and he was incredibly friendly and attentive. You don't see that often anymore, and it made the whole experience feel even more special. From the service, to the food, to the warm personal touches, I left already excited to come back again. This place is a gem. Highly, highly recommend! read more

Best food I've ever had. Jesse was amazing phenomenal establishment highly recommend asparagus soup was super good. Steak was cooked perfect and they served us root beer floats in martini glasses service was amazing. Ambience felt like I was in a movie. read more

Cactus & Flame - Steakhouses Near Me - Inyokern, California

Surprise find on way south from Mammoth Mtn - Salmon salad for lunch was excellent, fresh and affordable - restaurant was clean, excellent service read more

It's very nice to have a nice restaurant in the Indian wells valley. Food is amazing

Amazing food and service. Had a delicious filet mignon and tomato salad with burrata. Also phenomenal garlic fries! Highly recommend this place! read more

Had their carrot cake .. not a fan. Small, dry and soggy from some syrupy squirted on it. The most un carrot cake I have had.. they should remove it from menu read more

My boyfriend and I have gone a couple times and gotten 3 different kinds of pasta. Each time the sauces are runny, sloughing off the noodles and making it only moderately flavored. The sauce pools at the bottom and has to be used as a dip. We were expecting more based on the confidence their social media manager displays on Facebook but pasta either isn't their strong suit or they don't allot enough time for properly reducing their sauces. However, it was ultimately perfectly fine and the shrimp in the fettuccine alfredo was cooked well! We'll have to stick to their protein main dishes from now on. read more

Cactus & Flame - Fettuccine Alfredo - Steakhouses Near Me - Inyokern, California

My fiancé and I went here for our engagement celebration, and let's just say they didn't fail to deliver. We both ordered steak, I ordered a ribeye and she had New York steak medium well. The seasoning was great, the place was small to be expected but very cozy and fancy. I felt like I was eating at a top notch restaurant. What's unfortunate for me is its location that's all. But I'll definitely come back. read more

The food was overall very yummy. Upon entering I was caught by surprise as the place feels very cozy.

Salmon salad, salmon flaky not dry, lightly dressed; crispy romaine, croutons and real Parmesan cheese. . Chicken piccata, delicate and lemony with linguine. Meatball sandwich also a hit. I'm happy to see more patrons. Oh, and the bar is open! read more

Amazing delicious food and service! The garlic bread is delicious. The prices are on the high end, but worth the drive.

My boyfriend and I just had the most unexpectedly special dinner here on the way home to LA from Tahoe. A cute little table outside for the sunset with seriously delicious Italian food. What a gem!! read more

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Brunch was so good. The omelet was made perfectly. I only ate half because I wanted to make room for the bread pudding and I'm so glad I did... delicious! The service and ambience was great! read more

Amazing and delicious food with outstanding service! The place is so cute. Enjoying the food and listening to a beautiful music ! Highly recommended !!!! read more

We've been here three times. The filet is over-priced, I must say that. I don't understand mashed potatoes instead of baked. My husband had penne and sausage. First time, wonderful. Second time, 4 small pieces of sausage in the dish. Lasagna and spaghetti and meatballs are great. Rib eye good, but pricey. Desserts are great. Atmosphere is nice. Be prepared to wait!! The parking sucks, with few spots and having to back out onto the road with traffic coming in from Highway 14. Nice place for special occasions but too sprndy for routine dinners. read more

I went to Cactus & Flame and honestly didn't know what to expect because the area is kinda rough, but don't let that fool you--the food and the people here are AMAZING. Everyone was super friendly, the service was fast, and the vibe inside feels way nicer than you'd think from the outside. I got the Caesar salad, and it was honestly so good. Fresh, flavorful, and way better than most places I've tried. You can tell they actually care about the food they serve. read more

AMAZING! Moving from DC back to Ridgecrest, I've been missing the ambience of a restaurant that only Cactus and Flame has. Attention to customers was the obvious priority of the service and the owner was very professional, asked us questions, and extremely communicative about food questions/feedback. Cactus and Flame reminds of the restaurants I would travel 45 minutes across the city because of service, food, and comfort. I've never seen service like this in Ridgecrest and this restaurant clearly rivals anything in town. read more