Nice view of the lake outside on the deck, good burgers,full bar what could go wrong? Fun lunch stop on our motorcycle ride through Ebbits Pass on Hwy 4. Order at the kiosk,fill ur soda at the drink station and servers bring your order by the "table # holder"to the 1st come first serve tables inside or out. Bacon blue cheese burger was tasty (a little overdone) with grilled onions & a small quanty of fries. My brother had the Mac and cheese and chips and salsa/guacamole. Surprisingly good house made chips,salsa had a kick & guac was spot on. Separate cocktail bar area I'm trying on the next visit. Busy place on a beautiful Friday afternoon. Plenty of parking in the lot & the service was prompt. read more

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Food is incredible. Come for the views. Stay for the food. It's a crime that this place is only open in the summer. Just realized this place only has three stars?? Wtf are we even doing? The food alone could stand on its own in SF. Sorry if you came for a cabin and it "smelled weird." Perhaps take a shower? The beefy boi sandwich alone was like staring Jesus right in the face. Trust. read more

I have no idea how anyone in their right mind could give this place anything less than 5 stars. I'm telling you right now the smash burger is nothing short of incredible, one of the best I have ever had, anywhere... Let's talk the bar, the margaritas will put you right firmly on your ass, maybe 2 doubles wasn't the best plan... Service was great, everyone is super friendly, call the phone number and press 4 for a positive affirmation... You won't regret it. read more

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What a fun place! We drove to lake alpine and saw the restaurant so we figured we'd stop in for a quick bite. We're glad we did! The staff was.l very friendly, the food was above expectations, and they have a great view of the lake. We look forward to eating there again soon. read more

When meeting friends for a day on the lake, the lodge overlooking the water is an obvious location to gather together. They have a huge, beautiful shaded deck full of interesting hand-hewn tables. There are toilets inside if you have need for them. The desk for ordering food is inside the first set of doors. There's a beverages bar inside by the second set of doors . At the end of the day, we stopped here again for refreshing beverages and snacks: salsa and house made chips and sweet potato fries. The fries were served piping hot and delicious. The fried house tortilla chips were a mixed basket, however. It seems they mixed freshly -made chips with ones made earlier in the day. The fresh ones were crispy while the older ones were stale and chewy, like eating paper. We should have sent them back, I know, but we were tired and hungry. read more

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We were told dogs were welcome on the deck part of the restaurant. We walked up with our Staffie on her leash and right away one of the North face wearing Beamer crowds foofoo dogs charged mine. Ours barked as it ran up on her and several of the upper crowd complained and we were asked to lock ours in the car. The food is pricey which didn't bother me but a hamburger and 5 French fry's was not what I was expecting for the price we paid. If they're going to ban one dog, they should not allow any dogs on their deck. Not to mention, my Staffie is a service dog and had her vest on. read more

The drive up to Lake Alpine restaurant was beautiful and the views were spectacular. We haven't been up there in quite some time but they expanded the restaurant's deck and took away the full service You had to go inside to order drinks and food, then you were welcome with kids running amuck, stopping traffic as they crossed the highway unsupervised. The whole experience was truly different from the last time we visited. read more

Love the lodge, bar, and restaurant with its cozy, rustic resort ambience. Excellent high Sierra destination to relax, imbibe and indulge in delicious drinks and grub. read more

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Surprised to see a 3 star rating for the lodge/restaurant. I've eaten at the lodge and never had a bad meal or experienced bad service. Not once. If you expect the Ritz Carlton, you'll be disappointed. But for casual dining, it's quite good. read more

Refused to service us due to food allergy. We asked simply if they could inform the kitchen. Its easy for us to assume our own risk, we were just asking if we could let the kitchen know and the host, a male with a mousache and hat, Refused. Ive never ever had that happen. My sonis 16 and we have been to plenty of places. We have a party of 8 and planned to spend here, its not hard to read a label and wash your hands. But this man Refused to even let the kitchen know. We have a cabin here which we air b and b. We will make sure to not recommend tbis place ever to our guests due to the extremely rude service. read more

Lake Alpine Resort - We did order at the bar and planned to order more and add this restaurant to our air b and b list of recommendations. We wont now. - Hotels Near Me - Bear Valley, California

We have a cabin in Arnold and come to Lake Alpine often but we usually pack lunch. We came from Reno thru Ebbett's Pass to Lake Alpine. We ordered at the bar.at 12 ordering was at thr restaurant. We had a Deschuttes Fresh Squeezed. Perfect for a hot day on their deck. They have maybe 10 different beers. I ordered the salad bar which was a one-time serving. If you have had a Round Table Salad, their bar is very similar as is their Blue Cheese Dressing. I loved this! I will definitely come back' for a beer after the lake. read more

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A bar/restaurant/store and lodging. We were camping nearby and it was a cold unexpected rainy weekend. We decided we didn't want to cook at our campsite so we went here for dinner. We placed our order at the register near the bar and went and picked our own seat near a roaring fire which felt so good! The service was good. Food was decent. Not 5-star restaurant by any respects but we were just happy to have something nearby our camp where we could get some respite from the weather. They have a nice patio out front so when the weather is nice it would be a great spot to enjoy dinner overlooking the lake. I can't speak about the lodging as we stayed nearby in a campsite. read more

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We were driving from South Lake Tahoe to Calaveras Big Trees State Park and stopped here for lunch. We were glad we did! The menu was filled with great fresh finds. We decided on a quinoa bowl and brisket sandwich. Both were yummy. The lady taking our order was very nice. You pick up your food at the bar and self serve water or sodas nearby. We ate on the deck overlooking Lake Alpine. It was lovely. We'd definitely come back to stay the night and enjoy the lake across the street. read more

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Lake Alpine Lodge has a restaurant with the perfect spot to eat, offering a great view of Lake Alpine. The food was surprisingly good and tasty. The prices are similar to what you'd find at a city restaurant. We didn't have to wait too long for our food, and it came out hot and delicious. read more

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Total menu makeover! We ate here several years ago and had a fine if unexceptional mountain meal of burgers, grilled cheeses and fries - this time around we were greeted with a contemporary, updated menu with many new offerings, and tasty as hell to boot! Not what I would expect up a one lane road at 7300' in the Sierra. The lodge's atmosphere, cocktails, beers and great food (we are vegetarian and I can confidently recommend just about all the (several) veggie items on the menu) are perfect! Special shout out to the vegetarian chicken sandwich - it's a real winner. As is the thai peanut salad. Plus you are right on gorgeous, fantastic and fun Lake Alpine - hiking, cycling, boat, kayak and SUP rentals and some of the Sierras best swimming and sunbathing. If you end your day dirty, don't worry, they have showers! read more

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An Unforgettable First Visit to Lake Alpine Lodge This was my first time staying at Lake Alpine Lodge, and having experienced many different mountain cabin resorts across California, I can confidently say this is one of the best. I brought along my 12-year-old daughter and our Border Collie, Nellie, and we all had an incredible time. Location: The location is unbeatable--right across from the beautiful Lake Alpine with countless amazing trails to explore within a 30-minute drive. As an avid hiker, I was thrilled by the variety of trails, while my daughter loved playing in the water. It truly offers the best of both worlds. We hiked to Bull Run Lake one day and to Upper Kinney Lake via Ebbets Pass the next. We also rented a double kayak for $50 for two hours, which was worth every penny. We loved every moment on the water, especially spotting bald eagles, ospreys diving for fish, and playful ducks. Cabin: We stayed in the Jeffrey Pine cabin, which is perfect for up to three people. The cabin was spotless, and the shower featured an impressive, large showerhead that made showers feel luxurious. The kitchen was fully equipped with everything we needed, from a coffee pot to a toaster. The room also had a TV with a DVD player, and the lodge offers a large selection of books and DVDs. Each night, after a day full of adventure, we cozied up in bed and enjoyed a movie--a perfect way to wind down. Restaurant: We dined at the lodge's restaurant for two nights, and both meals were excellent. The bar is charming, and I highly recommend trying their cocktails. One night I indulged in a fancy margarita, and the next I tried their famous Bloody Mary--a must-try for anyone who enjoys a good one. Extremely Dog-Friendly! The lodge is wonderfully accommodating to dogs. While pups must be kept on a leash, there's ample outdoor seating where you can relax and enjoy the beautiful surroundings with your furry friends. (no dogs on the beds, so bring your own dog bed) The Only Con: The lodge is incredibly popular, so they fill up far in advance. You'll need to plan ahead or hope for a lucky cancellation. We can't wait to return next year! read more

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Lake Alpine Resort is about 3 miles east of Bear Valley, as you're traveling along Highway 4 from Arnold. I had planned on hiking the lake itself but needed some lunch first and despite some less than favorable reviews, decided to give it a try. This review is for the restaurant & shop only. It was around 2:30 when I arrived and the lot was pretty full. There were lots of people on the front patio as well as others coming over from the lake across the street. Ordering is at the bar. There are laminated menus when you walk in and once you order, you get a buzzer. I got the impossible burger and my boyfriend got the chicken sandwich and a basket of fries. I was pleasantly surprised with how good our lunch was. Everything was nicely cooked, fries were crisp and my "burger" came topped with cheese and little onion rings, which was an interesting touch. I also popped in to the gift shop/convenience store. They had some beach essentials, shirts and souvenirs as well as drinks and snacks. It's a little oasis up here and sitting on the patio, enjoying lunch with the lake across the street made for a pleasant Sunday afternoon. read more

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Had a great time here with the family. Order food and drink from the bar and it gets called out and you go get it. Live music too. About 20 tables outside and even more inside. Hard alcohol , beer, wine, & champagne is served. Menu has all kinds of basic American food. It's all great. Everything was awesome..:visiting from, I'm from Los Angeles (originally Bay ) and this place rocked!!! The little gift store was perfect too and sold anything you need. What a great surprise little meal and drinks - beer, coffee martini, and this bloody!! read more

Excellent tent cabin. Really good French fries. Fun milkshake machine. If you stay in a cabin the coffee in the store is free but we didn't know that. Easy to have a fun day renting their kayaks and enjoying the lovely lake. Friendly workers. read more

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Just don't. That would efficiently sum up my review for staying at the lodge/cabins. My girlfriends and I stayed in Cedar cabin. Upon entering the room/cabin, it was beyond hot and had a weird odor. Then we noticed the windows in front and bedroom were all broken with taped up window panes. I really wish it ended there. The place has not been swept in maybe forever. Don't look under the beds which I learned the hard way. I was going to sleep on the day bed, until I sat down and had springs digging into me. So I pulled out the trundle bed. It seemed more comfortable, so I naturally pulled down the blanket and found sheets with lots of white hair. Now it was clear it wasn't human hair but a dog had slept in the bed. Even though there are signs, no one abided by rules. Went down to the "front desk", and the woman working said she'd immediately fix it. She did point out that a large fluffy dog was in the room. So why didn't it get cleaned. She put on clean sheets which were now ok, if not entirely worn down. But the "clean" blanket had a long black hair. It was gross. The main bed also had lots of hairs (human and dog). As it was late and no one was around, we just had to make it work. The next day complaint 2. We report the gross hairs and the guy looked at me like he couldn't care less. I explained I'm a redhead it's clearly not my hair. Someone was supposed to fix it again. Complaint 3. Day spent hiking and return back to *hopefully* new blankets, sheets. Unfortunately, no one bothered to come by. We got the excuse "we were looking for you and waiting for your return". I have no idea what that means when there is no way they knew our car, nor us all that well. Same woman comes by to explain to me that sometimes a hair just happens to be on a blanket. And it was her hair (she did not have black hair). It was the worst excuse ever. I asked for a sheet to sleep on the couch and she said they do not provide sheets for that, only for the beds. Now the trundle bed was as bad as the day bed (when were these mattresses last replaced -- actually dont tell me, i know the answer), so I slept on the couch. Thankfully, a friend brought her own blanket, and I used that. Next, the refrigerator weirdly froze our food on different days. The towels also had hair on them. Overall, it was disgusting. How do you charge someone over $300 a night, and have that kind of room. I could have camped and saved a ton of money and been equally uncomfortable. Cedar was also the only unit to not have a good parking spot. One car could hardly fit, and it was impossible to back out. While all the others had room for at least 2 cars, ours did not. The only good: while the shower was small, it was nice. Bottom line: we deserve a refund and way better customer service. I hope no one ever tries to educate someone on house cleaning/laundry services by saying that hairs are just normal. In any other hotel, maids would be fired or reprimanded. We got ZERO apology. I was made to feel like everything was my fault. I traveled from the Bay Area and was literally exhaused night 1 --- the last thing I should have to deal with is an unclean room. If I could give it zero stars, I would. read more

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The Mahi Mahi Tacos were very good. My sister had a chicken pesto sandwich, and it could had been more hot. My husband had a grilled cheese sandwich, and he said he gave it a 3/10. The ambiance is nice, overlooking Lake Alpine. read more

My family has been going to Lake Alpine most every year for the past ten years. Sometimes we camp at the campgrounds by the lake and sometimes we stay at the resort. No matter where we sleep, we always spend a good deal of time at the resort and are grateful for its presence. Our first real interaction with the folks at the resort came when we arrived very late at night with the intent to camp in one of the first-come-first-serve campsites but found all were booked. I went into the bar and ordered a drink and told the bartender my woes while my family stayed in the car. In spite of the lodgings people having already wrapped up their work for the day, the rose to the occasion and opened a tent cabin for us, to my family's great relief (we literally had no place to sleep, and two teen girls in the car.) That began our love of the resort and the very kind and friendly people who work there. We make a point on each trip to have at least one breakfast on the outdoor patio of their restaurant, soaking up the sun, the fresh air, and the views of the lake. This is absolutely a highlight of our trip every year. That they also have a bar with a TV is just a huge bonus in my opinion. It's a great way to escape the summer sun and just relax and unwind with a cold drink and the pleasant company of the bartender. The on-site store is wonderful as well. It's well stocked with food and other supplies that you might need for your stay, as well as souvenirs to remember your trip by. My Lake Alpine t-shirts are among my favorite because just wearing them brings fond memories and anticipation of more to come. We've also rented kayaks from them a time or two, to supplement the flotilla we normally bring with us. The bottom line really is this: The Lake Alpine Resort is a wonderful place to grab a quick meal as you pass by, or to spend your entire 2 week vacation. The surroundings are amazing, the amenities are exactly 'right" for a mountain setting, and the staff are wonderful, caring people. I highly recommend this place! read more

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Barbecue jackfruit sandwich was absolutely delicious. Took an hour and 15 mins to get out two sandwiches and fries but it was Labor Day weekend read more

My family has been staying here for 20+ years. Beautiful place, great cozy fun dog friendly cabins, plus a bar & restaurant.

This past weekend was my second time here. Our motorcycle group started taking long rides up to enjoy the smooth roads and beautiful scenery. The food is decent, like you won't be disappointed, but it's nothing to write home about. You're really paying for the scenery and access to the lake. Most of the workers are local kids and there's a nearby watercraft rental so you can walk straight down to the water to launch. I paid $16 for a special rib sandwich and a decent sized side salad. read more

What more is there to say? Or said another way, what can you possibly not love about having a fantastic lunch at Lake Alpine resort? For starters, its a BEAUTIFUL drive up towards the pass. Sitting at 7,300' altitude, the gorgeous clear blue summer sky is such delight. I mean REAL clear blue, nothing like all of us see in the lower elevations or valleys below. Like inspirational to your soul sort of blue! Enjoy savoring sitting on the rustic patio under nice umbrellas and take in the filtered view of sparkling clear Lake Alpine just across the road. It could be a postcard view. Oh, and the food?? I'm sure the whole menu is great, but its so hard to get past the delight of their fantastic burgers and a cold beer every time I come here. Love this place! read more

Lake Alpine Resort - Wonderful lunch with my beautiful wife at Lake Alpine Resort! - Hotels Near Me - Bear Valley, California

We stayed in one of the tent cabins and they come with 4 twins beds with real mattresses. The staff was very nice! We also rented a paddle board and motor boat and had lunch at the resort. It was nice and we had a lot of fun. read more

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I read the other comments and this is a review on sequoia cabin -sleeps 8. First the location is amazing. We are steps away from the lodge . The lodge is a restaurant, bar and store with fresh food and merchandise like sweaters , medicine , fishing poles and so much more . 2. The cabin was absolutely adorable - please remember you are staying in a cabin not a 5 star hotel . Yes there is chipped paint , older bedding and pillows but overall it made a perfect place for my little family . To make your stay great I would suggest bringing your own bedding (bed sheet and pillow) and blankets . Plus your own towels if you are anything like me and prefer things a specific way . I also brought two small heaters as the cabin has a small one in the living room . 3. I brought my own paper plates and utensils again we are not in a hotel in the city . They do provide all the plates and utensils if you don't mind . The cabin provides a toaster, microwave, refrigerator and stove . The shower is clean but i still wore shower shoes because that is the person I am . The water from the shower head is strong and I loved it . I also brought my children a plastic bathtub to put inside of the bath. After we left we seen them taking all the bedding out and cleaning the cabin 4. Pets are welcomed for a fee 5. I learned there are bears that roam, be smart . Do not leave food outside . Keep your pets inside . It does get very cold . 6. The lake is gorgeous , the water is cold but the views are incredible. They have paddle boats , and motor boats. Overall our stay was wonderful , it would be a 5 star if it didn't cost us close to 700$ for 2 nights but i would pay it again. We plan on making it our yearly trip . Yes there is some Wi-Fi service but for the most part it is quiet and calming . read more

We spent 4 days in the Quaking Aspen cabin and it was very nice. The lake was beautiful and hiking was amazing. Staff was all very friendly and the food at the lodge was delicious!!! My only complaint was I wish there were more garbage cans to dispose of our trash. At check in they told us we could call for pick up but we felt bad calling so we did it ourselves. We also noticed no cans on the trails to dispose of our dogs droppings therefore we had to carry it with us on our hike yuck!! All in all amazing place great cabin and very relaxing. We can't wait to come back next year!!! read more

Very good pesto bacon chicken sandwich and rosemary garlic fries, wife enjoyed her salad. Not sure about the negative Yelp reviews (and with businesses like this the review relevance tends to be only within the same season due to labor turnover and supplier changes), but my sandwich was surprisingly juicy for chicken breast - either fresh chicken or properly brined frozen - among the best pesto chicken sandwiches have ever had... fries were balanced between rosemary and garlic flavor with a dash of salt and crispy but not greasy... just enough oil to the fries to bring out the flavor. Chatted with Abbott, this is a family run business and I prefer Mom & Pop shops compared to bureaucratic corporate chains... they have music coming weekly this summer. Good selection of local beer on tap, recommend the Snowshoe Snoweitzen. Deck is where it's at, overlooks Lake Alpine. Could eat lunch on that deck, enjoy the view, and drink cold beer every day. Looking forward to visiting again later this summer. read more

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We had the best time at Lake Alpine yesterday! I had the best chicken sandwich of my life and my husband had the bbq jackfruit sandwich! We listened to live music well eating our lunch on the deck and then took out the swan motor boat on the lake! The only disappointment is we were hoping to rent one of their cabins but they are completely booked! We hear you have to book a year in advance :( read more

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My wife and I stopped by for lunch. We decided to eat inside because it was a little cool outside. Without asking they seated us by the fireplace and proceeded to build a nice fire. Our server, I believe his name was Nick, was professional and attentive. We each had a burger and garlic fries, mine being the. blue Burger. I am not exaggerating in saying both the fries and burger were the best I've had. It seems odd giving high marks to fries, but they were cooked perfectly and had a FRESH, light garlic sauce that was great! Not like others I've had. We could still hear the live music from inside and before we left another group requested to be seated by the fireplace. The service was top notch - above and beyond - the food was superb, and the old country ambiance and the fireplace topped it off. Can't wait to go back and try their steak! read more

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Delicious food at a reasonable price. Great location and a host of friendly folks who work there! The environment was clean and cutely decorated. Looking forward to future stops here! Stopped in for lunch and had a mushroom swiss burger, grilled chicken sandwich, curly fries, and slice of cherry pie. We recommend them all! read more

Ordered the Alpine burger with bacon, french fries and a bloody mary. Food and drinks were good! Took along time to get our food (over a hour). Good thing the bloody Mary had alot of goodies and shrimp in it to hold us over till the food got there. We did go on a weekend so it was busy. They had a live band outside which helped pass the time read more

I've been coming in here for over 30 years. This is a far cry from what it once was. Don't bother with this place anymore.

Everyone is so lucky to have this spot. By far best Bloody Mary's I've had, they're basically a meal in a goblet. The bacon and shrimp on it are killer. Also had the pulled pork sandwich, which was pretty good. But the sweet potato fries are the BEST I have ever had. I was stuffed to the brim, thinking I'd keel over, but needed to savor every last fry. Beautiful setting on the lake. Again, so lucky this spot exists read more

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Came today for first time looking forward to having a drink on the patio and the Bloody Mary was horrific! Everything but the kitchen sink was the name but it was like everything that had sat in the sink for 3 days. Soggy bacon, rotten shrimp , non-crisp veges! Others had the frozen drinks that were not frozen at all. Total bust! read more

Super job best to work with, stayed with it thru thick and thin...super group...pics look great..will paint next week

I am very glad that Steve is creating the menu at the lake alpine lodge. It's healthier and of better quality than what's come before. I suspect the complains about price are related to the quality. A few comments for consideration: it would be nice to have a straightforward breakfast for the non-foodies (husbands, friends...) since sadly not everyone likes Gouda with their eggs. It's good that cheddar could be substituted for blue on the burger - for those looking for a basic American thing, it worked well. One more overarching comment - the sweet/savory combination has been a go to thing for Steve. I find the sweet too sweet in many dishes and have always - dating back to the Mineral days. It would be nice to have a few dishes that didn't have that sweet side to distract from the main flavor. As an example - the tofu and quinoa is awesome - the sweet sauce and pineapple made it difficult for me to enjoy as they pushed the sweet too far for me. Sometimes less complexity makes for a better experience for some of us. Since my options are limited as a vegetarian, it would be nice to have a choice of less complicated flavor profiles in one or two veggie dishes. (I plan on ordering the tofu again with no sauce next time; hope I'll be permitted to be so bold!) It seems that a successful strategy will be to keep the basics basic and high quality (or allow substitution - like cheddar for blue) and have a good variety of other interesting dishes. I hope that the experiment works out! I'm glad there is good food someplace on Highway 4. We'll be back. read more

They recently got a new chef and the food is awesome. I had the pesto chicken burger and rosemary garlic fries. It came with a homemade ketchup. Food was way better than expected. This pleasant surprise pushed it to 4 stars, but the service was really lacking. They hired foreigners who don't speak english, but a few words(no exaggeration) and only one guy serving. Felt bad for him, but he really kept his composure. Great views, and once they upgrade service it would be a solid 4/5. The menu is concise and doesn't give much options, but I'm hoping it expands. read more

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