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.

The food is hit and miss. The menu is fairly expensive in that all dishes are sold à la carte. You…read morehave to order any sides separately and each of them are $8. A $30 ribeye turns in to a $46 dinner with two sides. You add an additional $12 for a house salad. The entire meal now costs $58 without drinks. At the end of the day, the Patriot is fairly expensive for mediocre food. I would not recommend the Patriot as a family dining experience, it's just too expensive.

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.

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

We went to Casey's for Father's Day dinner. We have been here several times since they moved to…read moretheir new place and the food has been great. We brought my parents for dinner. I hate bringing people to restaurants and telling them that it good cause it always backfires on us. 3 of us ordered their special which was the Ribeye steak dinner. Was a little nervous. My dad and husband bbq the best steak so we rarely get steak ok . The steak was absolutely Amazing.. We all LOVED it. I highly recommend it. The whole meal starting with the salad it was fresh the dressing was amazing. I got salad and for the other side I got veggies. And the veggies were seasoned. And so good. The staff was very friendly and attentive. This may be our new go to place in town for when I don't feel like cooking. Thanks for making it a Great Father's Day for my Hubby and Dad..

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

Back from Los Angeles and back at VEN. You know a restaurant is good when :…read more - You have a crazing for their dishes - your friend who refuses -- consistently -- to even try a salad dives into the crispy chicken - a person next to you on the communal table takes a bite of a single French fry and then pushes the bowl to his 6 friends and says "these fries are really good, you need to try them " Bon appetite !

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

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.

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.

This is probably as old school of a diner as you would get. The country scramble is two scrambled…read moreeggs on two halves of a biscuit and smothered with gravy. This is very good. BUT, you have to go early because they always run out of biscuits. Or, call beforehand. Also, refillable coffee. Had a couple of other things there too, but the country scramble is the best. Cash only. Parking is easy in the lot. Bathroom is a tiny room in the back, single stall, clean. Although, beware of the swinging door going in and out -- I think I almost gave Cora a heart attack once when I was swung the door open and nearly hit her. Cora has since retired, well-deservedly.

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.

Food quality is on par with pretentious LA brunch spots, with 30% lower prices and 30% bigger…read moreportions. Friendly service and food came out quickly. Not sure if they do free soda refills, but they were nice about refilling my son's sprite since it was half ice. Tip: if you get the croissant breakfast sandwich, add avocado and get the bacon on the side (otherwise the bacon + ham will overwhelm the sandwich). Breakfast also comes with a small piece of lemon poppy cake which is a nice treat! Kids loved their smashburgers, though heads up the fries are more of a potato waffle style.

Sequoia is OUTSTANDING! I travel to Kernville often and a trip isn't complete without getting to…read morestop at Sequoia. I rave about it to everyone I know and have convinced family to make trips up just to eat there. The bakery is delicious, but it's best to get there early. The maple brioche donuts are probably my favorite item on the menu, but you can't go wrong with anything. I love to pick up a box of all sorts of sweets to enjoy! Besides their baked items, their food is outstanding! My favorite menu item is the smashburger. The burger is so delicious and it comes with these chip shaped fries that are soo good! Move aside in n out, Sequoia's burger is bar none. I also have absolutely loved their quiche. They have a different one depending on what they want to make and it never disappoints. The food here is unreal and so so good!