The diner was definitely better than I expected and we will return! The Pancakes were really good,…read moreand was the Veggie omelet. However, the Homemade Cinnamon Roll was just okay. The gentleman who took our orders was nice and very patient! The ambiance was nothing special-typical diner. The toilets could use good cleaning, too, but the bathrooms were generally okay. We stopped here on our way to Mammoth from San Diego, and we would return!

It's a country diner, with booth seating and 50s oldies playing softly in the background…read more We were seated promptly and drink order taken right away. Coffee has free refills. I had the Country Benedict, which is a sausage patty and an egg on top of a biscuit and covered with gravy, served with hash browns. The egg was over easy, and the yolk, when broken, blended deliciously with the gravy. The hash browns were crisp and fresh - very good. The biscuit was buttered, which was a pleasant surprise. They pay attention to small details like that here. Mr. P enjoyed his burger, which came with fresh onions, tomato and lettuce on a specialty bun. The burger was smashed, yet very juicy. His fries were golden brown crisp and cut thick. He liked them a lot. This was easily the best diner breakfast I've had in a long while. Looking forward to stopping in again when I'm nearby in the future. I am full and happy.

We picked this place on the way back home from Death Valley as we were starving!…read more It seemed like a fun bar but we were there to eat! The food was pretty good albeit kinda smallish portions. Everyone at our table seemed to enjoy the food as there were no complaints. The service was good. Our waitress was very attentive. I would recommend this place.

Drinks are decent. Typical small town bar but the food is amazing! Especially love the biscuits at…read morebreakfast

Decent food, excellent service, sport bar Vib and reasonable dining experience…read more Would visit again

Had dinner there tonight with my wife and a couple friends. The food was great and the service was…read moregood. I had the sample platter with a sample of most of their bbq meat s and it was all delicious. The baked potato was well prepared and the beans were very tasty. I had more food than I could eat in one meal and took the leftovers home in a box with enough to have a repeat dinner tomorrow!

Excellent food! Excellent service! A real gem! The ambience was classy and comfortable. Thank you…read morefor a great evening. I will be back!

My husband and I attended a private Valentine's 5-course chili and chocolate infused dinner at Ven…read moreCommunal, and it was truly an unforgettable experience. Each course was beautifully presented and thoughtfully curated. The way chili and chocolate were infused throughout the menu was creative, balanced, and surprisingly sophisticated. Every dish felt intentional bold flavors layered perfectly without overpowering one another. The service was just as impressive. Melissa was warm, attentive, and knowledgeable about each course, which elevated the entire evening. You could feel the care and coordination from the whole team. Major compliments to Chef Reese and the entire staff for creating such a unique and memorable Valentine's experience. It wasn't just dinner it was an event. We'll absolutely be back, and I highly recommend experiencing one of their special dinners if you get the chance. Johnny and Marina

Amazed to find an authentic Thai restaurant in the desert, because most establishments are more…read morelike Chinese food with only some Thai dishes and spices. I learned from the gracious owner that husband and wife live In Ridgecrest/ inyokern and drive every weekend to Thai town in Los Angeles to select true Thai ingredients. The noodles, rice dishes, curry, appetizers and even drinks -- yes EVERYTHING -- is straight out of Thai town, so to speak Don't let the demure outside fool you, the interior is fresh, modern, and comfortable First tried a few days ago and now back! So so good

The food here is not what it used to be…read more Thai Boat Noodle Soup: very salty. possibly due to excess use of MSG missing meatballs soggy noodles Lao Papaya Salad: Papaya was definitely not fresh and tough muted flavors or more on the light side half the container was reserved for the cabbage. like come on

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.

Stopping on my way to Anaheim and Ale's came up as one of the highest rated places. It was…read moredefinitely decent. Just gotta drop a star because our waitress was a bit short and irritable, and the food was really nothing crazy amazing. Ended up having the shrimp and lobster fries appetizer which was pretty yummy, the shrimp on it is the best part. Even the kids loved the fries and ended up also splitting a chicken sandwich that was pretty basic, but cooked well and had a tasty bun. Wife and I split a pastrami burger, and gotta say the pastrami was really good, that was a great choice. It had a bunch of creamy cheese sauce on it as well and was gone in seconds. Ambiance was fine, place was really clean, and service was SUPER QUICK. One critique is when we asked for extra plates to split out food, the waitress told us they were out of plates because they used them all on the party that was in there. This was at max a party of 10, and the restaurant had to only have 10 more people in it total. Kinda weird to be out of plates at 20% capacity... she did end up getting us additional "trays" to use. Totally fine, just a bit odd. All in all, if you need some quick grub, stop in here on your way through. Price was pretty fair, 2 burgers, and an appetizer with ice teas for $50. Decent.

I will never come back here or would never tell anyone to go here. We were never greeted upon…read morewalking in also seek seating by ourselves and waited over 20 minutes waiting to not be served, like we were invisible. They don't like people of color at all here very unpleasant experience. Just watching them serve people around and even attended to someone walking in that we didn't get.

Food is good. Few places in Ridgecrest sale grilled fish so it is now one of my few places to go…read more The reason I give this place 4 stars instead of 5 is because twice I ordered for pickup from them and twice they forgot some food . First time they forgot my chicken wing order. Luckily they have my number so they called and offered to bring it to me. Second time they forgot my cheesecake. This time they didn't have my number since I ordered it at the front. I was two months after surgery so was still feeling discomfort when getting in and out of the car so didn't go back to ask for it. So remember to check your order if you order for pickup to make sure.

Service was fast and efficient. I used the drive thru. I ordered a chicken club no mayo on…read moresourdough. It was okay to good. The guacamole didn't taste normal to me. It was overall a good sandwich and a decent size. Only ordered sandwich total was $12.01. I am glad to see Ridgecrest is expanding as this was a new shopping center with a few fast food places, including a Starbucks and ice cream.

We have popped in a few times when we've been in town. Quality of the food is what we expect from…read moreHabit (so, it's super tasty and well executed). You can walk up to the counter to order but it's clear from the two huge screens that you could walk into when you go through the door that they want you to put in your own order. Usually, someone behind the counter will call and hand us our cups for drinks. But once I had to walk over after a few minutes and ask. It didn't go great but eventually I got the two cups. They have a self serve with a nice selection of sodas and teas and lemonade. And there's a great garnish section with pickled jalapenos. There's catsup, salt, pepper, etc. It's an interesting setup for where you sit. There are booths next to the window, and a really nice outside area. In the center, there are 2 top booths, but I really like them. It's easy to get in and out of them. There are longer booths around the corner on the way to the bathroom if you have a larger group. The women's room has always been very clean and well maintained. We usually show up after 1pm for lunch, so you'd think the bathroom would be running out of toilet paper, but no! Really grateful they opened up in Ridgecrest. It's a nice place to take a break.

Take a trip back to 1978 at this cute little cafe. The red vinyl booths, ceiling painted from the…read moredays when this little establishment had ashtrays at all of the tables. It appeared to be ran by two people, one in the front and one in the back so service wasn't super quick, but the prices were cheap and the food is what you would expect. Biscuits and gravy were good. It is CASH ONLY (again... welcome to 1978) and I don't think there is an ATM nearby. We were in the area staying at a hotel and there weren't a lot of options.

the food is home made style and delicious, prices are extremely fair, service is outstanding, the…read moreatmosphere is a comfortable down home dinning. Cash only!

This little Cafe is Now Open Daily! 7:30am-3pm!…read more They make great Lattes and Iced macchiatos. My daughter's favorite is the chocolate doughnut with sprinkles. They make all the items fresh, the Biscuits and Gravy is my go to-to!! Super soft crumbly biscuits and the sausage gravy is excellent! The bacon on top is a garnish and it's only $5 for the single which is filling! Great cheesecake and Banana bread! They also serve smash burgers and They have quite a few different items for such a quaint place. Service is always quick and friendly. Order and pay at the counter I'm so grateful we live within Walking distance!

Awesome local hometown bakery. Lovely service served with a smile…read more Donuts are awesome stopped 2 days in a row. Great breakfast sandwiches croissant and sourdough one great. Cute personal set up lovely little front patio and dog friendly if your dog is behaved. Wo Be back