My server Brian is great the food is outstanding got to sit and chat with Marshal Hawkins and his…read morelovely wife Desiree. Plus listen to an excellent trio playing European Gypsy style songs Couldn't finish the pork chop which was the best I've ever eaten. This is Italian elevated for sure !!! Come up and get some soon ( Frank did not pay me for this review! )

We decided to give this place a try, and to be honest, we weren't expecting anything extraordinary…read more We couldn't have been more wrong. Since we didn't have reservations, we were seated at the bar, which ended up being a blessing in disguise. Our bartender and server, I believe her name was Katie, was outstanding. She was friendly, attentive, and made the entire experience even more enjoyable. We started with a couple of glasses of wine and the Insalata Burrata with heirloom tomatoes, fresh burrata, basil, olive oil, prosecco vinegar, local microgreens, Maldon salt, and freshly ground black pepper. It was incredibly fresh, beautifully balanced, and the perfect way to begin the meal. For our entrées, we ordered the Lasagne di Verdure with seasonal vegetables, house-made ricotta, mozzarella, marinara, and Parmigiano-Reggiano. The house-made ricotta was absolutely incredible and elevated the entire dish, making it an easy favorite. We also shared the Salame e Funghi pizza with San Marzano tomato sauce, mozzarella, pepperoni, and mushrooms. The thin, wood-fired crust had the perfect texture, and the pizza easily rivaled--if not surpassed--many restaurants that specialize in pizza. To finish the evening, we couldn't pass on the Torta di Nocciole, a flourless hazelnut cake served with vanilla gelato, a drizzle of local raw honey, and freshly grated nutmeg. It was the perfect ending to an outstanding meal--rich, balanced, and absolutely delicious. From the exceptional service to the thoughtfully prepared food, every part of our visit exceeded our expectations. We only wish there were a location closer to home. We'll definitely be back, hopefully sooner rather than later. Thank you for an unforgettable meal and outstanding hospitality!

Jen was awesome. we always have a great experience when we eat here. The food is amazing and the…read moreatmosphere is great.

The food was incredible, definitely recommend any of the pastas. Jen was a fabulous server. This is…read moreour new go to spot in Idyllwild

This place is one of the best restaurants to go to after a long hike in Idyllwild. The chips are…read moredelicious and I love the green salsa. The surf and turf tacos are my favorite, I've been here probably 8 times and ordered these tacos for three of those times. Portion sizes are HUGE and will fill you up!!! The service is quick and the waiters are polite. The decor is really lovely as well, it feels very rustic. I've also had the fried fish tacos and quesabirria. Both were VERY delicious.

We got there at around 4:45 on Labor Day weekend and it was starting to get more packed. There was…read moreone person bartending and serving. There was a kid there helping seat and bus tables. We got chips right away and they have a great salsa bar. My husband got the pollo Asado burrito and it's huge. Two could have it. I got the steak fajitas. It was a little tough but great flavor. Same here. Two could eat it. Especially if you start with a basket of chips. Now the reason it's not 5 stars. The place itself is a little grungy. Sticky tables and the food took forever. See above for one person doing all the things. We will be back but maybe to go next time?

I ordered the eggs Benedict with hash browns! My wife…read moreordered the Ruben on rye with side of potato salad! It's real busy but not like last weekend as it was a holiday weekend! The employees are great and you're up at over 5,000 ft. This cafe is like you being in your own cabin but with lots of people! We came up here about 3 yrs ago and love the food! Also the atmosphere of the mountains!

***** Five stars for the ambience. ***** Five stars for the…read moreservice. ** Two stars for the food. It's a very cute well run mountain town establishment with limited competition. It's a GOLD mine! The service and friendliness is second to none! Delightful. I was just gonna try a couple of à la carte breakfast items to save money, BUT I was quickly "flipped" to a full meal package (much to my chagrin) and with tax and tip over $21! Well, that's a little pricey for a senior on a budget. I hate to say this, but when I'm traveling on a highway (and there's almost no alternative) Denny's does this right with their "senior menu" offerings at half this price! And that's kind of a grand slam. I make the same mistake frequently and I'm not even a big fan of eggs, but I didn't have much choice other than the veggie burger. I decided on scrambled eggs with hashbrowns and the veggie sausage from MorningStar brand (which origin is rooted in the vegetarian friendly Seventh-day Adventist Church.) My side dish was a generous portion of sliced avocado, nicely plated. To me, this spot was kind of like a "SYSCO" food depot. (If you know what I mean). The standard fair for many cafés. But, the service is very warm, old school charm where everybody chats with you to make sure you're doing OK and comes by and taps your shoulder or gives you a little back rub in passing. Not Harvey Weinstein weird but rather kind, friendly, vibes. I was transported to the set of "Andy of Mayberry" just wondering when Aunt Bea was gonna bring out the apple pie! Next time I'll try a veggie burger because it's a comfortable spot and the people are so damn friendly! Wait a second, is that Floyd the Barber, Goober the Mechanic, Otis on a bender? Oh no, I have to run! I see Barney giving me a ticket! Shazam, Shazam!

The owner is very knowledgeable about lobsters. He explained the differences of Atlantic lobsters…read morefrom Australian lobster. Which I didn't know. He sells by the pound and even though I didn't buy from him, he gave me a store that I could buy the lobster I needed for a small dinner party I was having. He didn't try to "sell" me what I didn't want. And I found that it was refreshing. When I need a lot of lobster for parties, I will purchase them from him.

I sent them a message and they never responded. On yelp they claimed to respond right away. They…read moreobviously don't.

Pizza and atmosphere is amazing We love the music Sugar Bear…read moreis great on the Saxophone!!

Drove to Idyllwild a few months ago since my friend wanted to go there. The weather was reasonable…read moreand not too hot. I had never been up there, but it was a nice mountain town with plenty of shops and some nice restaurants. We decided to check out Fratello's and glad we did. Ordered drinks and I had their Calamari dish. It was cooked just right and it was delicious. I don't recall what she ordered. Nestled underneath the tall trees it was a really nice place to eat. It was a beautiful day as well with blue skies and not too hot. Service was great Ambiance was nice nestled under the pines and redwoods. Everyone was so friendly as we walked from shop to shop. I'd definitely come back here when the weather is pleasant.

We chose Cafe Aroma for a birthday dinner and were so happy we did!…read more The bread with garlic in olive oil was a perfect light starter. My husband also enjoyed an old fashioned that was excellent. For dinner he husband ordered the ragu, and I had the penne in creamy basil (without shrimp). Both dishes came out quickly, were well prepared, and completely satisfying. Service was extremely friendly and attentive without being overbearing. We reserved the patio so we could bring our pup, and the staff immediately offered her water, pets, and even a treat. I always appreciate a restaurant that makes dogs feel welcome rather than like an inconvenience. The patio also had a lovely ambiance, with white tablecloths and the same polished table settings as indoors. My only minor note was the live music. The singer was fairly loud and close to the tables, which made conversation difficult. Instrumental music might fit the early dinner atmosphere a little better. If you prefer a quieter meal, dining indoors may be the better choice. Overall, a great birthday dinner and a wonderful experience!

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.

You have that place that whenever you don't know what to do for food, it's alway a good idea to…read morecome here. And that indeed has alway been the case for us. We've been coming here for years and will continue. Also it was nice to bring friends that's never been but have alway heard amazing things from us. It's usually pretty packed here especially during the weekend but with the rain that was happening during the weekend, people tend to stay in. It was still great. We were able to get a seat along the chefs counter for our group of four. I highly recommend having a meal along the counter which is basically the chefs table as you're literally looking into the kitchen and interacting with the chefs.if you don't already know, it's a seafood restaurant but they also have non seafood items. There's a bar too so specialty cocktails on their cocktails menu were good. I believe it's a full bar so whatever you like they probably could create. Food, the mussels is a must to start. It's always so fresh and the white wine broth, wow. Perfect for dipping with the garlic bread that accompany it. Nice big green mussels great for a starter. We alway went with the oyster Rockefeller. Nice big oyster topped with all the cheesy and creamy goodness and then grilled for that nice touch. Very good and flavorful. Starters were great but the main was amazing. My favorite, the Ruben with all the amazing seafood goodies with linguine and white wine sauce. And there was plenty of mixed seafood. A must try if you haven't had it. The ciopinno was another meal had with added pastas. That itself was massive with all the seafood and topped it off with pasta, very filling. It's big enough for sharing. The seafood fettuccini with shrimp, crab, scallops mixed with mushrooms, tomatoes and green onions was another delicious meal. Lastly the seafood kabobs. A nice big kabobs with a good selections of seafood and mixed with veggies. Served with rice or pasta. Everything was excellent as per visit. The service was amazing. Every single staff member are major dolls and the sweetest. And the food, you have to try it, so good. Until next time.

Review of10/08/2026- Sat at the bar. Food- Surf & Turf…read moreSteak & 3 coconut shrimp. Steak was acceptable cooked perfect but a little gamy taste..ok . Coconut shrimp were delicious. Muscles were really good and broth was good & hot. We had a few martinis which were good but weird on the receipt with $4 in up charges. No problem paying them but would be nice to know or simply incorporate them in the price. Ambience is comfortable, casual bar environment.

Well well well. This place is so GOOD!…read more The calamari alone was to die for. And the steak, omgggg. Everything was so good. I cant wait to try their other entree next time. The ambiance was so beautiful. It was such a wonderful date night. The service was top notch. Thank you Bluewater Grill for being so wonderful.

Returning to Bluewater Grill for their succulent Lobster Roll, I was surprised to find it a little…read moreon the small side and less flavorful than I previously recalled. Seated near a window, I found the atmosphere perfect for a Friday lunch, with minimal noise and confusion. Our server was extremely attentive, and the food arrived quickly. The entrees were perfectly prepared, and the beers were frosty cold. Overall, it was still worthy of a five-star rating, and I will continue to visit for my seafood cravings.

We really enjoyed this asian inspired fusionish brunch spot. They have good food and even have…read morekimchi making classes. We tried the kimchi Reuben and it was a hit. It was a surprising combination, but it worked well. Almost like a substitute for sauerkraut. Also came with fries which were the right amount of crispy. Delicious food here.

An unexpected breakfast treat. We arrived to Idlewild the evening before on a Tuesday. We found…read moreout that most of the downtown area is closed down and I was hungry. We found the MileHigh Cafe. What a culinary treat. My wife had the avocado toast with her fluffy eggs. They gave a ample serving of avocado, which is unusual. The eggs were prepared the way she likes them and the coffee was fresh great flavor and strong I had eggs Benedict wow the sauce for the eggs Benedict is made from scratch the Canadian bacon it was real, I did help my wife eat a good portion of her sourdough bread . the greatest treat was having homemade strawberry jam presented The whole meal was wonderful and the atmosphere open clean and inviting. unexpected experience and I look forward to going back there.