Huge, fresh grilled burgers, very friendly service and nice nature views on the back patio. Dinner hours 4-8 pm. Prices are high and menu is limited. Soup and chili sides were overly salty. Still, a big ole burger + hot cocoa hit the spot after a day of exploring. read more

After a long drive from Pinnacles National Park to the Sequoia and Kings Canyon area, we ended up at Grant Grove Restaurant because it was one of the only nearby places to eat close to Stony Creek Lodge. By that point, honestly, we would probably have eaten tree bark with ketchup if someone had served it with confidence. The food itself was decent, though nothing especially memorable. We had a salad, a bowl of chili, and a chocolate cake. The chili was probably the standout of the meal, comforting after a long day on the road. Everything else was fine, solid, and exactly what you would expect from a national park restaurant just waking up for the season. What stood out much more than the food was the effort of the staff. The restaurant had only recently reopened and was clearly not fully prepared for the season crowds yet. There seemed to be only one host, one overwhelmed server, and a couple of busboys trying to hold the entire operation together with determination and caffeine fumes. Service was slow, but honestly, it was not because anyone did not care. Quite the opposite. The staff was genuinely kind, patient, and trying their absolute best under pretty chaotic circumstances. You could clearly see there was not enough training, not enough systems in place, and simply not enough people. Still, they stayed friendly and professional throughout, and we genuinely appreciated that. The real magic of the experience was eating outside on the patio surrounded by the woods. The views and atmosphere completely carried the evening. There is something special about sitting among the trees, breathing mountain air, and finally relaxing after hours of winding roads through the parks. Overall, come here more for the setting and the experience than for gourmet dining. The food may not change your life, but the scenery just might. read more

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We ordered takeout dinner and sit down breakfast on April 27 and 28th 2026. I had rather low expectations but was pleasantly surprised with both meals. Our dinner takeout consisted of cheeseburger, chicken sandwich and chicken salad sandwich wrap. All items came with one side and we ordered the pesto pasta salad which was really quite excellent. The cheeseburger and all the ingredients they put on it including their special sauce really hit the spot and my son said the chicken sandwich was tasty and delicious. The chicken salad wrap was a different version consisting of grilled chicken pieces along with variety of vegetables. For breakfast the three of us ordered the hikers breakfast which consisted of two scrambled eggs, bacon, hashbrowns and your choice of either pancakes or French toast. The breakfast really hit the spot and everything was done just right. I especially appreciated the Bacon which had been degreased. The two pancakes were huge and we were not able to finish them but they had a really nice flavor to them. The hashbrowns were the only thing that could've been improved upon and that would have been by having them been more crispy. The one thing I wasn't particularly pleased with was the ordering system where they use the kiosk system as you would find at McDonald's. You notify them whether you're going to be takeout or eat in and you designate which table you're sitting at and they bring the food to you once prepared. This system clearly cuts down on manpower and can be very efficient based on the skill of the user. I complemented the manager on the quality of the food and was told by an employee at a neighboring shop that they got a new chef this season and the food was much better. Who's doing this read more

Okay so I'll preface this with I showed up around 2pm on a Wednesday. There was only one electronic kiosk and the couple at the front trying to order were having trouble and there was no one around to help. The line just kept getting longer and still no waiters came to help. Eventually we all figured it out on our own but they get zero stars for customer service. The plus side was the food was decent even though the portions were small, and it didn't take too long. The dining area is also gorgeous with nice views of the surrounding forest. Wish they would fix their ordering process because this had potential to be great and it's also the only restaurant around. read more

Grant Grove Restaurant - Cuban sandwich - American Near Me - Hume, California

The most rude the most un professionall people in tbe world i waited 2 hrs for a to go order and theirwere only 5 tables to wait on for dine in and while i was waiting there 10 people left in line and they all turned around and said never again will we recommend. This place to anyone i cant belive this place and i work up in the forest this is embarrassing to me that they would even hire people that r so unprofessional . Im still waiting on my order its been now 2 and half hrs now and still waiting and a 119 dollers later they wouldnt even honer my discount employees get here in tne forest . read more

Stopped by on our last visit to kings canyon. It was very clean and had a friendly staff. We had the chili and grilled cheese and the strawberry salad. It was the best strawberry salad I had in a while, I honestly wasn't expecting much. It definitely exceeded my expectations. read more

Grant Grove Restaurant - Chili soup and grilled cheese - American Near Me - Hume, California

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Wow after a long day in the park. We are so glad to have a nice warm meal. Grant grove restaurant is located in the grant grove village. Surprisingly there is also a US post office in this village. We ordered pork chop and a salad. We shared these dishes and it was plenty for both of us. Our server is friendly and polite. Nice bigger dining room. Prices are really reasonable. read more

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Unfortunately had the worst coffee I've tried in a while here. Ordered a brown sugar specialty iced coffee which took so long to make. Someone handed it to us and immediately disappeared back into the kitchen immediately. It tasted like I ordered an iced latte 2 hrs ago and it all melted. I think they just poured boiling coffee over ice and added the syrup. After waiting for 15 min we finally found a staff member and asked for a remake. They were really nice and did remake it but it was somehow worse. So we just asked for a cup of black coffee to mix it with and that was a slight improvement. Really nice staff (when you can find them) but do yourself a favor and make coffee over the campfire (we forgot our instant coffee at home, will not be making that mistake again lol) Pictured: "Iced specialty coffee" and "black iced coffee" after we poured some out and tried to mix it lol read more

Grant Grove Restaurant - "Iced specialty coffee" and "black iced coffee" after we poured some out and tried to mix it. Drinkable now lol - American Near Me - Hume, California

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I'm rating for what it is--a seasonal mountain restaurant. Might give 3 stars if in town. Orders are taken at the host desk, so you do need to know your full order before being seated. Our experience with service was better than some of the other reviewers--wait at desk wasn't too long and food came reasonably quickly. (I suspect one reviewer with a terrible experience in late May might have been there soon after the summer season started, when staff was still learning the ropes.) However, we were there at about 11:30 am on a Wednesday. The line had grown by the time we left, and I can only imagine it's slammed on weekends. They could alleviate this by adding kiosk ordering. We failed to note the name of my husband's sandwich, and oddly it's not on the menu at the restaurant's own website (only hours after we were there). It was pulled meat with green peppers, bacon, and mushrooms on a hoagie roll, and he liked it a lot. I had the grilled chicken sandwich and was less impressed--the sandwich itself was fine, but the chicken was overcooked and dry. Pesto pasta salad and vegetarian soup as our sides were pretty good. The servers were efficient and polite, but I couldn't find one when I wanted a to go cup and the host line was busy, so I gave up. Water is self service. Inside is a little on the dark side, but with a nice mountain feel. The outside deck (partly in sun) is nice, but the back deck is shaded and great. We had a beautiful view of a meadow, a lovely breeze, and there aren't too many tables out there. There aren't a lot of options in this part of the park, so this is a nice one to have, along with the store, gift shop, and visitor center. If in the area and you don't want to come here, the short drive up to Hume Lake provides more options, especially during the summer when the Christian camps are running and they're fully staffed with everything open. Their amenities (several food options, grocery store, Hume-branded apparel store, gift shop) are open to the public. read more

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I was fully expecting tourist attraction price at tourist attraction quality. Turns out the price was reasonable and the food quality was well beyond many big city restaurants. We ordered a Hawaiian pizza, Quesadilla, salad, and phyilly cheese steak. All of the food was appetizing, well presented, and delicious. Highly recommend! Not sure what the other diners experienced but for me this was a solid 5 out of 5 experience. read more

Don't expect gourmet food, but it is ok. The main issue is their ordering system. All done via self serve kiosks and there is no one at the front desk to help. I got no receipt and literally had to open the door to the kitchen to verify that they had received my order. I am ok with kiosks, but the elderly people behind us were not. Definitely not user friendly. read more

Grant Grove Restaurant - Cesar salad with chicken - American Near Me - Hume, California

Server was very good. Food was not worth the price. 10 for a small cup of chili. Burger had no flavor. But our server was really good nothing on him. I would back your own meal if you wan to eat up here. read more

It's presented well as an upscale eatery, but in reality it's really just quick service food. They do serve you quick though and depending on what you order, it could literally meet you at your table while you're sitting down. (you do have to order before you can sit at a table so make sure everybody in your party is there). It's a national park with limited options, so when you can! The staff is pleasant, the place is clean, and the food is pretty good and definitely quenches your hunger if you've been out hiking about the forest. read more

I ordered the 10oz strip steak. I don't know what cut of meat was served, but it definitely wasn't even close to a strip steak. Two thirds of it was fat and gristle. I'm 72, and that was the worst steak I've ever been served! Their response was "sorry". It took almost 30 minutes for the hostess to seat anyone, and the place was almost 3/4 empty. They were busy running checks and disappearing for minutes at a time. read more

Depending on the time you eat; 1130 before the lunch rush, on Mondays, The Grant Burger was awesome. 30 minutes later on Wednesday, It was crap. Burger was over cooked with no pickles, one piece of lettus and a tiny bit of onion. So, be careful when you dine. read more

Grant Grove Restaurant - American Near Me - Hume, California

The restaurant is only getting a 2 because the wait staff and Hosts need to pick up the pace. Only 7 tables at 230pm on a Monday and 6-7 tables Tuesday morning around 9 am and you're still waiting over 5 mins just to be waited on? You can't have another waitress help you as in getting your check to leave, must be forbidden process. The food was good when we did get it, but the wait staff/Hosts need a different system. For the price and hype of this place, I could of drove down to Stoney Creek, got a good pizza and been back to my room before the waitress remember to bring your drinks. read more

Atrocious food and service. Expensive. After waiting 45 min your order will be incorrect.

Food was good Cuban Sandwich was good just needs more of the Cuban seasoning call Mojo Burger good grilled marks and flavor a little chard Pasta salad needs work to dry. Service was a little slow read more

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One of the worst restaurants I've ever been to! I'm local and hike all the time and usually bring my lunch to eat on the trail, but today my family and I decided to stop here for lunch before hiking. We go inside, and there are about a dozen people waiting in the lobby area and not a single staff person (red flag #1). I see two screen kiosks so I figured that's how I was supposed to order. After paying $40 for one burger and one sandwich (no drinks or desserts), finally a staff member comes up and starts seating people, and telling people that the kiosk ordering is for "to go" only. After waiting for 30 minutes, it became obvious that this place was short-staffed and, while they seemed like nice people, they were not very assertive and didn't have good people skills. Not a single staff member took the time to read the room and apologize for the long wait. There was a poor young man who apparently was the "host" who was handling basically all of the front of house duties. Anytime a frustrated customer tried to ask a question to any of the women who came up to the cash register, they'd pawn it all off on him. "The host will be right with you." UMMM OK. After conversing with many wonderful fellow frustrated customers in the lobby, after 50 minutes we finally got our food. We go to an outdoor patio table to eat, only to discover that our sides of fruit that were supposed to come with the burger and sandwich weren't included!!!!! I went back inside only to waste another 10 minutes waiting for the "host" to help me, but he was bombarded with other frustrated customers, and walked away before I could get to him. Then one of the staff women told a customer at the kiosk that they were shutting the kiosk down because they were behind on orders!! And I overheard her telling people that dining in would be faster than ordering to go. What the actual fuck!?!? So I gave up, went back to my family outside, and ate a flavorless overcooked burger. NEVER AGAIN!!! This place is embarrassing!!! On behalf of the residents of central California, to the wonderful tourists I met in that lobby from Belgium, Connecticut, and beyond - I am so sorry, I hope your hikes were wonderful, and I hope you get to dine at much better restaurants than this one, but you'll probably have to leave the park and go to a nearby town or city!!! read more

My wife and I came and ate food here 3 times during our trip to Kings Canyon National Park. We overall had a great experience and it proved to be convenient and affordable compared to some of the other restaurants we went to outside of the parks. Grant Grove has a nice space, a cabin-lodge feel with plenty of seating inside and outside. In our first visit (which I would have given 3 stars) I ordered a chicken salad wrap--unfortunately the wrap was 70% lettuce with only what felt like a spoonful of chicken salad--I was pretty disappointed (feel free to look at the pics attached for reference). Came with a bag of chips on the side. In our 2nd visit we came in the early morning, around 7:15 AM for breakfast. (5 stars) I ordered the "Hikers Breakfast"--scrambled eggs, hash browns, bacon and a couple of pancakes. I was super impressed, the breakfast was hearty and got us super full, ready for a long day of hiking. The hash browns were crisp and the pancakes were nice and fluffy. Was a great start to our day!! I had an iced coffee with vanilla syrup to down it all (also so good). In our last visit to Grant Grove I ate the Caprese Panini with a side of fruit (5 stars). The pesto was delicious and the sandwich's warmth and the melted mozzarella made me want more. Fruit was.....just fruit! Decided to go a "healthier route," and it was overall a good meal. Definitely recommend dropping by if you want something convenient and still good! read more

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The food was incredibly overpriced for tasting like an ash tray. The chicken salad wrap is not recommended. It tasted like the bat that started the Covid virus. The pepper container must not have been twisted on when adding to the chicken salad and the flavors did not make sense- Craisins and smoke? This is what happens when the government controls everything. read more

Food from national parks is usually nothing to write home about, but unfortunately this was worse than usual. Ordering is very confusing/doesn't work as they have electronic kiosks that intermittently work. Food prices aren't horrible, but still high for what you get. I ordered the grilled chicken sandwich and it was beyond overcooked and dry that even ketchup didn't help. It's really the only option besides packing in your own food, which we had already done for our other meals. Restaurant itself was very dirty, they are clearly understaffed likely because it is not the busy season (someone should tell all of us tourists as it was very busy). read more

This is a solid four stars, prob closer to 4.5. The only issue was the confusing ordering setup... there are kiosks but there's also a lady at what appears to be a hostess station. We placed our order w/ her but the machine was down so luckily we had cash. The restaurant is large and there's an outdoor deck that overlooks the forest. Even though it was barely 40 degrees, we opted to eat outside because why not!? It's gorgeous. Hubs had a Cuban panini. I had a caprese panini. They came w/ kettle cooked chips. They were hot, they were full of flavor and really hit the spot after a long morning hike. read more

Grant Grove Restaurant - Outdoor dining - American Near Me - Hume, California

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The WORST "restaurant" experience of my life. Avoid at all costs! Let me paint you a picture. You've just spent the day hiking through the breathtaking Sequoias, you're sunburned, exhausted, and dreaming of a decent meal. You stumble into Grant Grove Restaurant, hoping for some relief. Instead, you walk straight into a Dante's Inferno of incompetence. First red flag: no staff in sight. Seriously. No greeter, no server, no human presence anywhere, just the occasional glimpse of someone ducking into the back kitchen behind a door marked "NO ENTRY." God forbid they accidentally help someone. You order food through a buggy kiosk system that freezes, glitches, and creates a backup of hangry, confused customers forming a sad little conga line of misery. And when your food finally arrives, after an eternity, it's not only served without plates or napkins, but you get to discover a little extra topping: a HAIR in your meal. Bon appétit! I paid $18 for a pizza with FOUR slices. Yes, four. This overpriced, underwhelming cardboard excuse for a meal wouldn't fill a toddler. And when you go to get ice water? The self-serve tank is bone dry. You politely ask for a refill. What do they say? "Go fill your cup by the bathroom sink." I am not joking. Apparently, basic hydration is a DIY project at Grant Grove. The staff, when they do emerge from their cryptic hiding spots, are completely clueless and unwilling to help. Every request is met with blank stares and shrugs like you're speaking a foreign language. This place is a catastrophic joke. Do yourself a favor: eat literally anywhere else. Eat bark. Eat your own shoe. Just don't come here. ZERO stars if I could. Edit: just ordered a burger and they gave me a burrito and a fruit cup after 30 minutes of waiting. read more

This is the only restaurant for dozens of miles. It's way overpriced and food is worse than amusement park food. I don't think they have a full kitchen. There is a skeleton crew during the government shut down - not their fault. Everyone is friendly and doing their best to serve.i wish we had brought our own food. read more

Dining room was filthy with no one bussing or wiping down tables or emptying trash. Every trash can in the dining room is overflowing and pilled high with dirty dishes read more

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Ordering was a bit cumbersome. We had to go into the restaurant dining area to order & pay at a kiosk, and then wait outside for our order number to be called from the pick-up window. Luckily, they weren't very busy & our wait wasn't long, but the process definitely was not smooth. Inside, the tables were open for dining, but the serving lines were not; orders had to be placed via kiosk. Tables were also available outside in the courtyard. All that aside, my grilled trout sandwich was outstanding! And hubs enjoyed his hamburger. We were quite pleased and satisfied with our meals here. Prices were reasonable as well. read more

Grant Grove Restaurant - Grilled trout sandwich - American Near Me - Hume, California

We came here to get some lunch after the long drive from Sequoia National Park. Just order at the kiosk. There are tables outside to sit and eat (bad air quality when I went). Food is on end pricier side, but that's expected. The food was alright and filling. read more

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As poor as a national park dining experience can get. Bad food. Non-existent service. Terribly expensive. Order at a kiosk and then wait forever for food to *maybe* come. The few people working are doing the best they can, but for goodness sake don't go here. read more

Although understaffed, the young workers go out of their way to provide great service! The food is brought to your table and placed in front of each individual. It broke my heart to see a white family be so condescending and dismissive when the servers checked on them, thanked them and wished them a good day and a bon apetito. Would it be so hard to acknowledge the people that are serving you? Say thank you at least! read more

Grant Grove Restaurant - For 2 girls: Cobbler + Mac n cheese kids meal. - American Near Me - Hume, California

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Food was good considering that it is in the National Park. We went for dinner. We ordered Greek Salad, Margarita Pizza, and Grant Grove Burger w chilly as the side. It arrived promptly. The portions were generous. Considering the fact that we could just walk to the restaurant from our lodge and walk back, we felt that it was a great deal. read more

Beggers and such Look, let's be real- this one of only a couple restaurants in all of Kings Canyon Park. And most of the others are closed half the year. Being that the selection of other places is incredibly limited, I was actually very happy with what I got here. The food is good. Solid quick serve items, made to order, and served fast enough. Our group bought a wide range of items and not one complaint or miss. Everything was good. I was happy with my burger. I've had worse burgers at fancier places. This place has changed quite dramatically over the past several years. The pictures from 10 years ago are not representative of how it looks or operates now. You order from a kiosk and then pick up your food from a window. You can eat inside or out. The menu is limited compared to a full restaurant, but there are still plenty of options. Sure, it's a little pricey but considering its the only game in town, I would have been willing to pay even more for some decent hot food I didn't need to make myself. If you come up the 180 and are hungry, this is a must stop. You can't do better. Literally. read more

These reviews are insane. This place is terrible. Don't come thirsty. You enter to a kiosk that might or might not work. If it doesn't the host will take your order. Order all the drinks you want. I normally have 3 topped off waters during a meal. No one is walking around for service. There is no table service. The food is okay. The ladies room had no soap. The hand sanitizers on the wall were empty. I asked my husband to bring me soap from the men's room. Really this is a poor choice for a restaurant. And it's pricy. I don't get it. Also I don't get the positive reviews. 2 stars were given because we ate. We received our 1 paper cup of water and the location seemed clean.. But really do better. Lodge review coming. read more

For as beautiful as the national park is, this restaurant is absolutely lousy. It's self service at a kiosk when you walk in but no greeter in case you need help. And you can't make any modifications. Our meal for three was $75 for dinner. The food took an hour to come to our table. It was the right order but waiting an hour was crazy for a salad, a hot dog, and a sandwich. The food was completely lack luster. And several of the tables around us also were waiting long times and/or incorrect food order received. Our food specifically was soggy and not good at all. We'll bring extra food next time to cook ourselves. read more

The food was surprisingly good for the type of restaurant and the quality was also high. The service was pretty mediocre because due to an unknown issue the place was only take out except you could sit in the interior also the kiosks were broken even though there was a good wait time. The ambience was okay the view was okay because it was foggy and there were not many people and it felt empty overall very good place to eat! read more

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I truly enjoyed my time eating at the Grant Grove Restaurant located in King's Canyon National Park....right on the border with Sequoia NP as well. I was actually spending 2 evenings here on the grounds of Grant Grove Village in a cozy little tent cabin. So for convenience....this Grant Grove Restaurant was ideally situated within a 5 minute walking distance from my cabin. Besides the fact that there were very few restaurants and dining options inside Sequoia and King's Canyon NP's....but after eating at Grant Grove Restaurant my 1st night here....I was satisfied enough to be excited to return for night 2....especially after running around and exploring the wonderful sights that Sequoia and King's Canyon Parks offered. For myself, most importantly what I appreciated about this place stopping in over the summer time.....I was able to come here, sit down, relax and enjoy a nice home cooked meal. During my visit....it was just a good, plain, simple ending to both my days. I didn't have to travel at all to find dining....I basically went back to my tent cabin, showered up and leisurely strolled over here. I highly appreciated the overall setting Grant Grove Restaurant had. It was quite similar to a rustic, mountain lodge vibe and feel. When I entered, I got seated right away with no waiting (surprising especially during dinner time in peak travel season). The restaurant was quiet and spacious, with clean carpeting, wooden tables and chairs...all set upon a comforting/homely ambiance. This place was pleasant. The menu consisted of interesting options.....enough for virtually anyone to pick out something. I'm not picky whatsoever so I was content with what choices were featured. The menu had....appetizers, soups, salads, burgers, sandwiches, grilled cheese, wraps, pizzas, and unique entrees like....salmon, lasagna, steak, skewers, chicken breast, rib-eye steak, pork milanese, roasted half chicken, and almond crusted trout. What actually caught my eye, and what I ordered on my 1st evening was the Grant Grove Special - Mary's Chicken Pot Pie - which included a small house field greens salad....all for $11.95. I thought....what a deal! Here's the good and the bad....the pot pie and salad were delicious....unfortunately the portion size was way too small. I wasn't satisfied afterwards. It was okay though. When I left, I walked over to the Grant Grove Market and picked up ice cream. When I returned the 2nd evening, I knew to order something heartier. Still, when I came again.....no wait, I sat right down, ordered quickly, no problems....the way I like it. The ambiance and setting won me over again. It was humbling to sit down for dinner...reflecting on my activities I accomplished during the day while taking it easy for the remainder of the night. This time I got a colorful salad I'd certainly recommend. The Summer Berry Salad - organic greens, strawberries, candied walnuts, feta cheese, and a tasty fig balsamic dressing all for $12.25. The salad was huge....and much more filling than the tiny pot pie I had the night before. To be cautious that I was receiving enough food, I added a basket of sourdough bread - for only $2.95 more. The bread was warm and crispy....a perfect compliment to my salad. It was certainly far more substantial that I actually carried the remainder of my salad in a to-go box. So yeah, the 2nd night I came here definitely was the better of my two visits. As I reflect on coming to Grant Grove Restaurant and eating dinner here, I have fond memories of how content I was. If anyone is staying on the grounds of Grant Grove Village or next door at John Muir Lodge, I think it'd be great to check this place out. If you're passing through Sequoia and King's Canyon also, this restaurant is also more than adequate. Finally, being nestled in the heart of two glorious national parks where choices for meals are limited, the all-American food and charming setting here at this Grant Grove Restaurant made for a winning dining option. read more

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Ate breakfast here as the menu sounded good... absolutely not. The only thing that was good was the orange juice. You order at a kiosk and the food is delivered to you. I got cold powdered eggs, microwaved bacon, and french toast that looks like it was cooked for about 2 seconds read more

Super awesome staff and decent food. They are always friendly and quick to help. The pizza is decent all though very crispy cheese almost burnt. Main issue is the kiosks that seem to hold everything up and frustrate everyone taking forever for the rest of us to order. Can't have 1 staff to take orders... read more

I can definitely appreciate this restaurant. While it is not the best, i am grateful for the fact that when i looked st their menu, they and some GF and V options. This was out first time camping, and so, we didn't really prep to have hotdogs and smores for dinner and so having a restaurant close to the campground is awesome! With that said.... I ordered the vegetarian soup; It was bland but i just added salt and it was great! I ordered the sweet chile chicken wings and it was delicious! read more

We did not go into the restaurant and ordered via the take out window. QR codes are all over the place to order food but there is not phone reception at the park. Restaurant offers wifi but we found it extremely slow so we ordered using the one kiosk they had. We got there at a good time as the line was short but the line got extremely long extremely fast. We just ordered a sandwich and a wrap. The food was ready to be picked up pretty quickly, was good and at a decent portion as well. We sat outside and there was ample seating for a Monday at lunch time. It could imagine it being busier on a weekend. read more