First time eating pizza it was very good Katie is a great…read morebartender This is Italian elevated

This restaurant is absolutely wonderful! I love the beautiful drive to Idyllwild, and dining here…read moreis always a highlight of the trip. Our waiter was fantastic--friendly, attentive, and truly made the experience special. I always hope to get him whenever we visit. One of my favorite things about this restaurant is the bread. It's incredibly delicious, and the butter served with it is just as amazing. The food is consistently excellent, and the atmosphere is perfect for relaxing and enjoying a great meal. I highly recommend this restaurant to anyone looking for a relaxing dining experience with outstanding food and exceptional service. We literally come here at least three times a month.

If you're in Idyllwild, The Lumber Mill is an absolute must! From the moment we walked in, the vibe…read morewas warm, welcoming, and perfectly mountain-cozy. It's the kind of place where you instantly feel like a local. The food was outstanding -- fresh, flavorful, and generous portions. Everything tasted homemade and hit the spot after a day exploring the town. The drinks were just as good, and the bartenders clearly know what they're doing. Service was friendly, attentive, and genuinely kind without being over the top. You can tell the staff takes pride in what they do. Whether you're visiting for the weekend or just passing through, this spot delivers every time. Great atmosphere, great food, great people. We'll definitely be back!

I ordered the Philly cheesesteak sandwich, and it was delicious and freshly made. I also had a…read morelemonade, which was refreshing and complemented the meal well. Although I didn't have time to dine in, my interaction was pleasant. The person who took my order was nice, friendly, and provided good service despite our brief exchange. My main concern was the overall appearance of the place. It looked somewhat old and rusty, which could use some attention. Other than that, I enjoyed the food and had a positive experience.

Had prime rib tacos they were very good…read more I ordered the molten lava chocolate cake and did not get it Then the manager brought me the right one Makes me happy

Cool setting. There for lunch. I think in tue evening with music and the decks would be a great…read moretime. Food was good

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.

This was my first time eating here I had a fettuccine dish…read morewith chicken It was good the pasta was a little to Al dente for me Music was nice students from the local arts school played very well

What a charming theater and eatery in Idyllwild. I'm happy in some ways we almost stumbled upon…read morethis place by accident. I was craving a quick bite and saw that this spot had a lot of signage for appetizers, small bites and movie theater snacks. While I normally wouldn't be as inclined to grab food from a theater when there are so many restaurants around, I saw that this spot wasn't yet busy and knew I needed to grab something on the go so I gave them a chance. The theatre inside is actually adorable and old timey. Small but first the old town vibe. They had a lot of decor, some arcade looking games and general move theater decor. A gentleman was working behind the counter and was super friendly and nice. Told him I was just wanting to grab a hotdog to go and he whipped it up right away. This gave me time to make a pit bathroom stop and they were clean and easy to access from inside. Didn't have to buy a movie ticket to use, just purchase food or such. It was all an easy and nice experience for wanting something on the go and no fuss. Friendly service, cheap bites and a cute atmosphere. Mind you the simple hotdog was actually delicious and a 5/5. Wow! I'd love to come back to watch a movie and grab some small bites. Nice place, friendly staff and a cute vibe.

I can certainly say that the last thing I expected to find on a quiet mountain getaway was an…read moreamazing single-screen theater in the heart of Idyllwild. As we were walking around the town, I saw the sign in passing, and the owner outside and said hello. The weather was starting to turn, so we picked up a couple of tickets for the matinee. Inside, they have a decent quality screen, comfortable seating with plenty of room to eat, and a sound system that would embarrass most of the larger chains I frequent. There's good food in addition to all the cinema-standard snacks. There's also a great selection of wine which can be enjoyed at the seat. All of this is reasonably priced. The owner was a gracious host, spending time talking to me about the history of the theater and the town itself. Taking with him would have easily covered the price of admission. The rest of the team was also great. I can't wait to come back and catch another movie here in the future.

Leanna is a really good chef the chicken was real chicken breast tender as I have ever eaten…read moreanywhere ( even my own home cooked chicken) delicious potato salad and a slice watermelon Kevin playing music for a delightful afternoon lunch If you're interested in great quality in a town up on the hill you might want to check out this bistro. Patio seating in the fresh mountain air

This place is some how terrible and expensive. I would becool with all the prices they were…read moretransparent about if the food was even half way decent. I can't believe the lack of quality. 20 dollar monte christo and the cheese isn't melted. 19 dollar sangria. They're praying on tourists only ever coming once and not looking at the receipt. They added 23 percent extra because we had 6 people. The place was empty and we sat at two different tables. There was no extra accommodating. A flat charge could be understandable but it ended up costing an extra 32 dollars. Just absolutely awful. And whatever system they're using doesn't show the check beforehand unless you ask for it so we didn't see the 23 percent fee til after we added tip.

Hard to score reservations here (especially for 2), but we managed to get one for a Thursday night…read moreindoors. Most of their tables are for 4 with maybe 1-2 as a 2-top. We love sitting at the bar, so asked to be seated there as there was an opening. Food is on point, delicious. Deviled eggs - better than I make, but that's not too hard. 4.5/5 Caramelized onion tart - like a French onion soup met a pizza 4/5 Halibut - I almost wasn't going to get this, but soo soo glad I did. It was cooked to perfection. There was a vegetable on the plate that was delicious especially in the sauce. 10/5 Hubby got the steak frites (upgraded to filet) - 10/5 as well. He said it was the most delicious steak he's had. Better than Houston's which we love Side of grilled broccolini - can taste the char to know it was truly grilled. 4/5 Dessert - got the chocolate chip cookies to go. You get 3 and they are hefty 4/5 We will be back!

Getting a reservation might be a little bit difficult but the best thing to do is to drive there at…read more3 o'clock to talk to the Maitre' D to see if you can get your name on the list for the day of or if they have any upcoming reservations available, it's kind of like a Speakeasy Once you get in, the host or hostess walks you through these two giant iron doors and I swear you feel like you just walked into a Wonderland in the best way possible. They have outdoor seating even year-round surrounding you with gorgeous plants and trees and you'll be very comfortable as they have misters and outdoor fans that surprisingly keep you cool or they have inside seating in the restaurant with booths or tables plus seating at the bar. The wait staff is very friendly, top-notch and you'll get the feeling is like a good friend is providing you with excellent service... the food is fabulous Plus they have gluten-free and V options as well and if it's your birthday, they'll even bring you a special surprise! This is one of those places that's IYKYK We're locals and come many times during the year and always love it!!

The food was amazing! Such an extensive menu! So much to choose from! Took my mom and sisters for…read moreMother's Day dinner. It was by far the best choice! We will be coming back again to try more dishes. Such a great staff too ;)

Great find for a mid-afternoon break…read more Located behind the busy street. Good drinks and great food. Service attentive. Sat on the patio with fans, which was perfect. Very comfortable and enjoyable.

Okay, being totally honest, this wasn't the absolute best food of our entire Joshua Tree-Palm…read moreSprings trip, but a close 2nd. BUT it was definitely the biggest, most positive surprise when it came to expectations vs. actual quality! We landed in Palm Springs late in the evening and were starving on our way out to Joshua Tree. After a quick Yelp search for something open past 7-8pm, this spot popped up. We pulled into a super quiet parking lot and found this tiny little place. Looking at it from the outside, we honestly figured it would just be a quick, forgettable pitstop. Boy, were we wrong. For starters, the place was relatively full for a Tuesday evening! We ordered the duck confit nachos, the kimchi bulgogi sandwich, and the pony wings. Wow! Granted, our expectations were unfairly low walking in, but this turned out to be probably our second-best meal of the entire week--and we ate out every single day! It absolutely crushed it in terms of exceeding expectations. It also helped that we happened to be there on a Wednesday, so all the wines were half-priced! Unfortunately, since we weren't familiar with the area, we didn't know exactly how much further we had to drive to our accommodations, so we couldn't imbibe more in such a welcoming environment. (Missed opportunity, but safety first!) Oh, and definitely save room for dessert--their pie with ice cream of the day was delicious too! If you are passing through, do not sleep on this place. I would definitely come back the next time I'm in the area!

My family and I visited the The Tiny Pony for the fist time. Upon walking in, the walls were FILLED…read morewith pictures. My toddlers favorite was the picture of snoopy by the kitchen. The young lady who served us was very sweet and understanding. We had a 2yrld with us and we requested extra pickles (cuz that's all that toddlers want).Eventually another staff member visited our table for some chit chat and had a laugh. We ordered 2 entrees and an app. Crispy chicken sandwich - the crispy coating slid off of the chicken thigh but still had some good flavor. The jalapeño ranch was expected to have somewhat of a kick but was more of a love tap. Imo, the crispy potato chips were a nice touch. Pretzel balls - excited for pretzels and cheese, the plate arrives at the table looking more like falafel than pretzels, they taseted burnt. The cheese they come with however, SPOT ON! My fiance had the Tiny Pony burger and stated the caramelized onions were top notch. Then she proceeded to scarf the burger down and say "it was alright"..... make it make sense. Overall, we will be visiting The Tiny Pony again in the future.

Not sure what the other complaints are about, we had a great experience. Drinks were excellent and…read morethe bartenders and patrons were super nice. We did our research so knew if you wanted the tiki-experience to make a reservation because the inside is small. I would higher recommend this Palm Springs staple!

I have to say... the standout of the night was the TJ's Forbidden Flame…read more It's one of those drinks that hits you in layers--smooth, a little bold, just the right amount of tropical without being overly sweet. You take one sip and immediately get it. By the second, you're already planning to order another. There's something about it that feels intentional... like it wasn't just made, it was crafted. Balanced, elevated, and honestly unforgettable. If you go, this is the drink. No question. It's not just good--it's the one you'll be talking about after you leave. Thank You Bootlegger Tiki the number one spot to go and