This wasn't just a fried chicken sandwich--it was a statement…read more You can taste the difference immediately. The chicken is insanely crisp on the outside, juicy and clean on the inside--not greasy, not heavy, just done right. The kind of crunch that actually means something. The slaw brings freshness and balance, the bun is soft but holds up, and every bite feels intentional. But what really sets this place apart is the sourcing. Everything is local. You're not eating some mass-produced, freezer-to-fryer shortcut--you're eating ingredients that came from nearby farms, raised and prepared with care. That shows up in the flavor, the texture, and honestly how you feel after. It hits that rare sweet spot: indulgent, but still clean. Even the fries--simple, crispy, not drowning in oil--feel like they belong next to it, not just an afterthought. This is what food should be. Real ingredients, done well, no corners cut. Comfort food that doesn't leave you wrecked. Local. Thoughtful. Straight up dialed.

Best food in Ramona hands down! My family loves coming here, the fried chicken is some of the best…read moreI've ever had. Recently went for brunch for the first time, outdoor patio space was lovely. Pancakes were delicious and the bacon/potatoes were great as well. My only suggestion would be having ketchup/hot sauce/sugar packets at the table already since it gets so busy at times it can take awhile for someone to grab them for us. Overall, everyone who works there is lovely and the food is always excellent!

This store owner is a total tool. I came in here the other day with my girl and he was a…read moredisrespectful jerk. Just because my girl couldn't eat me he said well then why are you in here? You don't eat me anyways, and she was just trying to get some knowledge about his product.. He was so rude completely defensive against his big fat ego. I wouldn't support this company if it was the last meet distributor on earth sure he has how many years in the industry he doesn't know much of anything. Small business owner ego is real. Stay away from this aggressive business owner. Don't pretend like you walk in there knowing more than he does God forbid.

Went to this butcher thinking they would have great cuts of meat. Was extremely disappointed. I…read morepurchased 2lbs of chuck roast for $50 just for the meat to be mostly a giant chuck of hard inedible fat. I cannot believe I paid $50 for less than a pound of edible meat. Will not be coming back here again.

A great experience. Our server, and there's only one, was very friendly and engaging. SHE made the…read moreexperience. We escaped today from the flatlander norms of North County and ventured up a path (State Hwy 78) that we hadn't trekked for a number of years. I think this is the only town with a Bol Weevil hamburger joint. We initially sought after and found it. We just couldn't bring ourselves to having lunch there. Too many good spots up here in Ramona. Searching Yelp, we found this place and decided to try it based on the large menu. We had a couple of delicious sandwiches, but I could see as the plates came outta the kitchen, I should've ordered a burger. They really looked awesome, ; and quite the variety, vbut we were already elbows into our plates along with house-made offerings. We also had the excellent ranch dressing that was offered along with the good onion rings. There are plenty of things to look at inside and out, as there are very much a hodgepodge of collections over the years. This place will be our visiting spot next time. CritDicks

Took a drive up the hill from Esco to redeem my free birthday club appetizer. We got the fried…read morepickles and they were excellent once they cooled down a little bit. My wife got the Vegasaurus Rex and loved it. I got the Smokey's Popper Burger that is a take on jalapeno poppers. It was also delicious. Both came with thin cut krinkle cut fries. They were also very tasty. Our server was super friendly and we enjoyed our lunch very much. It's a small place so it could probably get crowded on weekends and holidays. We will definitely make the trip back up the hill again before my next birthday to try something different.

Had such a great experience at The Par Lounge! The drinks were amazing, the food was delicious, and…read morethe servers were so friendly and attentive all night. Great atmosphere, great service, and definitely a spot worth coming back to!

So glad I found this little restaurant at the golf course close by the Cedar Creek Falls Trail…read more Perfect spot to grab a beer and food after a nice strenuous hike. Great view, friendly service and we got entertained by wild turkeys running around the golf course. Both my friend and I went for the grilled swordfish tacos, and they were delicious! I'm usually not an onion fan but the pickled onions were perfect with the jalapeño cream sauce and the crushed peanuts added a nice bit of texture. The menu is kind of a basic all American menu, but there are a lot of things on there. I would definitely try when I return. I was a bit disappointed by the draft beer list. It's all IPA's and lagers, I think one red ale also, none of which is really my bag. It would be nice of them to round it out with a pale ale, wheat beer, or even a stout. Fortunately, they do have Corona in the bottle and that's always a safe bet.

Stopped by after visiting Julian ( so many people there lunch lines were hours)…read more Wife ordered Chicken Pot Pie and I ordered the Hot Chicken Sandwich. This was the best meal we've had in a long time. Pot pie was so cute as crust was a not the traditional crust on top, but rather chicken shaped crust standing in the pot pie, and the pearl onions were the eggs. Wife said it was the best pot pie she has ever eaten. My Hot Chicken sandwich had a taste profile that was the right heat and nice flavor balance. Best I've ever eaten. Service was excellent, and the restaurant was modern and updated. Could have asked for better food and service. This will definitely be on come again list.

We had high hopes this place would improve... but nope. This was my second visit--and definitely my…read morelast. I even brought friends who had never been here before, thinking it could become one of our regular stops when we're out hitting the trails. Instead, it left a bad taste in everyone's mouth... and not just from the food. Waitress: Where do I even start. She claimed she was hard of hearing--but her attitude spoke loud and clear. Tossing menus on the table, aggressively slamming salsa down, and getting snarky over being off because our party count was off by one person. Seriously? It took two seconds to adjust the table, but apparently that was just too much. Yes, she technically did her job... but with such a cold, unwelcoming, and rigid attitude that it made the whole experience uncomfortable. What really stood out? We were there first and ready to order, yet she chose to take care of every smaller table that came in after us. No communication, no "I'll be right with you," nothing. Just ignored. Basic courtesy clearly isn't part of the service here. And trust me--I used to be a waitress. I handled large parties all the time and actually communicated with my tables. It's not that hard. Honestly, if gratuity hadn't already been forced onto the bill, she would've gotten $0. The only pleasant person we encountered was the busser--quick, friendly, and actually seemed like he wanted to be there. Maybe swap their roles, because he outperformed her by a mile. Food: Let's talk about the food... if that's what we're calling it. Everything came out cold. Not "warm-ish," not "could be hotter"... just straight up cold. It felt like our plates were sitting under a heat lamp for way too long before making it to the table. One "white" friend asked to have her meal fixed--fine, no problem. But when another "Hispanic" friend asked the same thing? Suddenly there was attitude, menu slamming, and mumbling under her breath. So... what exactly was the difference? Why the inconsistency and hostility? If the kitchen is that backed up, maybe management should step in and help instead of letting food die in the window. Just a thought. Final Thoughts: This place had potential... but that waitress single-handedly ruined it. We'll be taking our group (and our money) elsewhere--Dudley's Bakery is looking like a much better option moving forward. I usually bring large groups out here, so this isn't a small loss. Unfortunately, if this is the level of service they're okay with, this place isn't going to improve anytime soon. At this point, it's less "Farmhouse charm" and more "junky barn energy."

Good food and bands.its in ramona,ca at an old sizzler.big place average price for menu items.fun…read moreplace reservations accepted. Clean and yummy food

It's really a 4.5 star rating. Why? Because it's just another restaurant that doesn't reflect…read moretheir correct pricing online, even though there was a note of being "just updated", or something like that. So naturally the prices on the menu were a good bit higher. Bait and switch? That's what it felt like. But moving on, the somewhat overpriced lasagna was indeed very good. Better than expected. It floated in a sea of delicious bolognese sauce but only came with a small portion of bread to help sop it up. But I would return for another helping. The other thing that exceeded my expectations from the reviews I read was the service. I was lucky to be served by a charming young lady by the name of Ashley. Her personality and sense of humor were delightful, and her knowledge of the menu, and her suggestion of the lasagna, were both right on point. She absolutely made the experience a pleasure. I hope she is very much appreciated by the owners, and I would suggest you request her section when you go there. Just dont believe the prices you'll find online,

Forget what any fast food restaurant may claim, Bisher's has the meats! If you want to get the best…read morecuts of meats, and get some great prices and service in a small town feel, look no further. The guys behind the counter are always awesome and the meat is alway top quality.

If I am near I make sure I stop to load up on steaks. Great quality beef and great people! Feels…read morelike a hometown Midwest butcher shop.

Went for dinner on a Saturday - Appetizers are tiny, lobster bisque is not tasty. Salads are…read morewhatever. Meat is very spiced with a salty rub, side veggies looked like what's left after the buffet closes and the sides are not good. Just the fries. Desserts are very good actually. If you're looking for a high end steakhouse, this is not it

Absolutely love this place. The ambiance is great, the food is amazing and the menus light up! They…read moreare almost like a kindle. I think it's so neat. They are constantly rotating their menu and the oysters are so good. The place features a a fireplace, live piano and what looks like a private dining room as well for a larger party (although i've never investigated so don't quote me!) A must try but only open thursday-sunday. The service is wonderful too. A must try!

I was in the area for work and had time to grab lunch. After researching and finding lots of…read morechoices in the area, I decided on Poké Oka. Such a cute little shop. It was not busy at all but they were busy fulfilling delivery/takeout orders. My poké was custom made just how I like it and beautifully packaged. The portion was huge, I had some left over for dinner.

Poké Oka is a small poke joint found in Ramona, CA. The inside itself is small, but there are…read moreplenty of seats. The lighting could be better, but overall the atmosphere was calming and fit the theme of a poke joint. The staff were super friendly, professional, patient, and willing to help. Whenever I had a question, they answered it to the best of their abilities. Since this was my first time, they walked me through the ordering process. You grab a paper slip and highlight what you want in your poke bowl, this goes for the drinks as well. If you don't want to create your own bowl, you can select an option off of the menu as well. After highlighting what I wanted, I handed it back to the staff and they made sure everything on it was correct before proceeding to make it. Simple and effective, especially for someone like me who deals with anxiety, because I can just take my time and go off to the side. The time it took to make the dish was a bit long, but there were only two workers and the restaurant seems to be family owned. I didn't mind waiting. The poke bowl itself is the most visually appealing poke bowl I have seen so far in SD county. They offer quite a bit of protein and they don't hold back with making sure the container is packed. After shaking it up, it was time to dig in. The rice was cooked perfectly, wasn't mushy and it wasn't hard. The vegetables were fresh, especially the ginger. The sauces were a nice touch and brought everything together. Not one piece of the dish outshined the other, everything worked well together in flavor and texture. My only concern was the protein. About 1/4 of the fish was a bit chewy and had a weird taste, signifying that they weren't as fresh. The other 3/4 of the fish was tender and melted in my mouth as they offered great flavor. It's almost as if maybe older bits of fish were mixed with fresher bits. I didn't feel sick or anything, but it is something crucial that every fish spot needs to be careful with. My drink, Tiger Tea, was great. I purposely asked for 25% sweetness and I could taste the boldness of the tea. The cream, which I believe is coconut, added a nice smooth texture and it didn't overpower the flavor of the tea. It was refreshing, however I think a couple cubes of ice were needed to make the tea colder and keep it cold longer. Overall, Poké Oka may be small but they take pride in their food. The restaurant offers a great variety of dishes and the pricing is fair when it comes to poke. Poké Oka is definitely with other top poke joints in SD county. I will be coming back. To my knowledge, no military nor first responder discount offered.

I live this place. First time here. Friendly service and people all talk to each other. Like Cheers…read morethe TV show :) My burger was great and my onion rings were amazing. Might have to make it my Sunday ritual.

First time here , came to hang out with family and play music bingo . It's definitely a divey bar…read moreand grill with personality. They also have pool tables . When pulling into the parking lot , take it slow if you value your car . It's a bit rough , more made for trucks . Inside has bar charm . Friendly staff ( they were short handed when we went ) a bit of slow service , but to be expected. We ordered burgers and sweet potato fries . Burger was good , but then again we were starving , still fresh and decent size . Sweet potato fries were really good ! We had to get up to get drink refills . Music is LOUD ... I would sit away from the speaker . We we're definitely too close .. lesson learned . Overall a fun place to go hang out , play bingo and hang with family . They have a large bar for those that like a drink or two . I will definitely be back .