I should have trusted my gut when I saw how massive the menu was--usually a sign that nothing is…read moredone particularly well. I ordered a "large" burrito, and while it definitely lived up to the size, it completely missed on quality. The ingredients tasted bland and oddly inconsistent, like they were thrown together without much care. Worse, I ended up with a stomach ache shortly after eating, which made the whole experience even more disappointing. For a place that seems to offer everything, it doesn't seem to do anything right. Definitely won't be coming back.

The food is very good for lunch and dinner especially durning happy hour (4:30-6pm). All the fav's…read moreand the chicken Molé is definitely a good one. Anything ala cart is a great deal as well. Service was hands down the best in town and the kindness of the staff was exceptional to say the least. Ambience was very relaxing and casual, but there was plenty of room for a large groups as well as a date for 2. Military and 1St Responder Discounts

I placed my order through DoorDash and went to the restaurant for pickup. As soon as I walked in,…read morethe place felt open, spacious, and very clean. The staff had my order ready right on time, which made the pickup quick and easy. I tried the Thai tea boba first, and that's when I knew this place was going to be good. When the milk tea is made right, you can tell the food will be just as good. The Thai tea was honestly one of the best I've had. Coming from someone who's tried Thai tea all over Los Angeles, this definitely matched that level. Then I tried the chicken katsudon, and it instantly became comfort food for me. It was flavorful, fresh, and so satisfying. This is easily one of the best comfort food spots I've found in Ridgecrest, and it truly reminds me of the quality restaurants back in LA County. Highly recommend -- I'll definitely be coming back!

We were surprised to see a Filipino restaurant on the way to Death Valley so we knew we wanted to…read moretry it out! It definitely is more of a hole in the wall vibe, which to me usually is a sign of good food. There was a steady flow of people who came in to order after us so seems like a pretty popular spot. We got the ube milk drink with boba. Had a nice amount of ube paste on the cup as you can see, they did not skimp out on it! Nice milky ube flavor after mixing. We ordered the pork lumpia, chicken pancit and lechonsilog (garlic rice plate). Everything was made to order so it was nice and fresh! Lumpia were nice and crispy, good pork flavor and on the salty side but paired well with the sweet chili sauce. The chicken and veggie pancit was freshly off the wok, even 10-15 mins into the meal it was still hot! It also was on the salty side with peppery flavor. The lechon was crunchy and cut into nice 1-2 bite pieces. The garlic rice tasted more like pepper than garlic to me, wish it had a little more garlic flavor. Overall the food was just a bit on the salty/peppery side for me, but otherwise seemed like a good place for classic Filipino food. Their menu also had other things like pho, katsu, loco moco so has different options for everyone!

Been coming a few years (I'm from LA but constantly visit Kernville...a long time)…read more Staff is friendly, the menu is very home bbq/diner-esque. The view is fantastic, and the beers are good (my husband says---he's the beer guy!) They have coloring menu for little kids, and good size portions for them too. Would suggest for visitors (and locals who haven't gotten around to it!)

We went here passing through two times over our weekend. Both times it was a great experience. The…read morecustomer service was very nice. The first time, unfortunately, we were in a hurry and the waiter made sure we were able to get out in a timely manner which we really appreciated. We experienced both the patio and the inside and both were quite comfortable. It's nice being able to see the scenery out on the patio. The food was what you would expect at a brewery, very good and filling. The cheeseburger with the blue cheese crumbles was my favorite. The pulled pork sandwich was my daughter's favorite. We will be back if we are in the area again.

If you are traveling on 395, this is a good place to stop for burgers. We had our lunch here on our…read moreway to Bishop. The burgers are fresh and tasted clean. is not drenched in sauce like the popular ones. We got our food fairly quickly like in 15 minutes with about 10 people dining inside. After we got our food, lots of customers came in and I could see how it can take time to get your orders. Another nice thing about this restaurant is their restaurant is clean and they have a clean restrooms that have flushable toilet seat cover as well as an automatic paper towel dispenser so you never have to touch any surfaces in the restroom.

Honestly, I stopped here after getting gas and was very disappointed. After hearing the supervisor…read moreyell at her employees "why does it say 50 & 47 min"... she throws my burger at me. The bacon tasted like it had been sitting since 8am. Disgusting. The bread was falling apart like it was at least 4 days old. I hope the supervisor learns how to lead a team better because I shouldn't be hearing you yell at your employees. If you ran a better establishment there wouldn't have been much of a wait. Quality of ingredients was low. It's the only burger place in town so maybe people have low expectations. It could be much better with a more supportive supervisor.

Ridgecrest is blessed to have Ale's Seafood: seafood done right! No fishy smell here because the…read moreseafood is top quality and cooked perfectly. If you avoid fried food you need to know that Ale's hand breads their Seafood. This means you can order yours GRILLED! My favorites are grilled catfish and scallops with lemon pepper. Their coleslaw is delicious so I get double and skip the fries. We frequently go to the Central Coast and even there Ale's Seafood in Ridgecrest is often better! The decor is super fun and reggae music is a beach lover's choice. The servers are great here, so friendly and careful to get it your way. Ridgecrest, treat yourself more often at Ale's Crab House and your body will thank you!

We ate here and at Ale's steakhouse across town and they are very similar to me in terms of value,…read morethough they do differ. First, the good. It's nice that there is a restaurant in town with fresh fish. Our server was awesome. We were going to a tiki themed place (which you should 100% try to find if you are in town) afterwards and the server shared some cool info about it when we mentioned it. I ordered fish and chips, against my better judgement, and it was just OK. I'm a fan of beer batter that builds up more than a thin crust on the fish, and this wasn't that. On top of that, the cod was a little over cooked (a bit of a theme for the other Ale's as well). That said, the flavor profile was good and their tartar sauce was on point. I had the option for seasoned fries or steak fries and opted for the steak fries to save some sodium intake. I'd probably shorten my life slightly and get the seasoned fries next time. My wife had a salad that was very similar to the other Ale's -- lots of iceberg lettuce and overcooked chicken. We also had the clam chowder, which had a good consistency but was just a touch fishy. I still enjoyed it, though. They have a pretty good selection of beer and other drinks, as well. The decor is informal and overall I liked the place. Between the two Ale's I'd probably give a slight nod to the original, but they are very similar restaurants other than the focus on seafood here.

If you're looking to camp and you don't want to drive too far from Los Angeles, Red Rock Canyon…read moreState Park is a great option. They have several campgrounds which is first and first serve. There's also several hiking spots in the area, which are less than a mile. There's also a visitor center, which has a lot of information about the park and clean bathroom. Great spot for photos!

Beautiful state park offering a cute Visitor Center, plentiful hiking trails, and a campground…read more Entrance fee as of Feb. 2026 is $5.00, payable at the Visitor Center, and is required to park anywhere in the park. Known for its striking red cliffs, this park also offers great wildflower viewing. I hiked the Hagen Canyon Trail, which already had flowers blooming in what is technically still winter! Highly recommended.

We went here for lunch on Saturday and had the best service. Great timing, thoughtful questions,…read moreand zero mistakes. Big improvement. The food is still awesome, as always.

Another hard days work another day of good eating. Lunch time brought us to Saigon Flavor located…read morein a shopping plaza. The inside has a decent seating area. After perusing through the menu I decided on ordering a Thai tea and yellow curry from their lunch special menu. Ordering the Thai tea was $1 more but it was worth it. Our server was very kind but we were forgotten about for a bit. After the order was placed it didn't take too long for it to come out. My yellow curry lunch special came with a side of rice, pho broth, and one pork lumpia roll. The yellow curry was very flavorful and I ordered it with a mild spice level because I wasn't sure how spicy it would be. If I were to order it again I would get medium. The lumpia was good and so was the broth. Overall I would come here again and try something new.

Oh my! I stopped in here to check out the trinkets but I stayed for lunch! The staff were so nice,…read morethey took their time with everything. It re-wired my nervous system stepping into this place. Enchanted is the perfect word to describe it. I got some crème brûlée tea which was phenomenal and I had a lunch platter that came with dessert! If you are in town, please do yourself a favor and stop by. It's warm and cozy, and feels like you landed at a cafe in Paris!

Amazing food , beautiful place and great customer service . Definitely worth the visit. I will be…read morevisiting again

The food is great. Traditional Mexican…read more Service is always swift and good. The atmosphere is friendly and nice. I highly recommend the wet burritos. I always get the habanero sauce and it is great. If going through Boron, stop at Domingo's.

This place needs some love. Both inside and out. Even a good cleaning would make a difference…read more Ceiling tiles inside need to desperately be repaired. Although they have great reviews and the service was great I don't think I'd ever go back here. If it hadn't been for someone taking me to lunch I would never have eaten here. Not necessarily because of the food but because it's so dirty and unkept inside. I only ordered a chicken hard shell taco and it honestly had zero flavor. They have great reviews so it must be a local favorite but I just wasn't a fan.

The ratings are accurate. Food quality is pretty descent…read more I had a breakfast burrito to go as I was on the move. It was definitely very tasty although it didn't have the hot sauce I ordered I'm definitely going back to get some more of the delicious food.

Chips and salsa are delicious. Highly recommend their steak fries and shrimp tacos…read more Staff are super friendly and very attentive. :)