We stopped in for dinner expecting a limited menu. Much to our surprise and delight their menu…read moreoptions are vast! We sat outside with the patio heaters. Lovely evening. Dave was a great server-attentive, friendly and knowledgeable about the area We had the salmon dinner and tacos. 10/10

Super excited that we were able to eat here! It was a very nice evening with some great food,…read moredrinks and of course, dessert! Sitting outside is our favorite so we got to enjoy our meal while also enjoying being outside. Our waitress was helpful and she pointed out what the favorite drinks are that we had to try. She made the right call because they were delicious! Excited to come back and try more out!

My wife and I had to try this place out which staying in Graeagle. It is a very popular spot in…read moretown and we could see why once we walked in the door! It's a very warm and inviting place and family oriented. Our server was nice and took the time to explain some of the menu options and what she highly recommended. Our food was delicious and was served quickly which always makes us feel cared for! Can't wait to come back for more!

Ryder (the bus boy) was attentive and great at his job! Filets were delicious! Cocktails were…read moreamazing!

This place is an absolute gem. What a surprise as you drive up the road to find an oasis (food…read moretruck, pour house, mini-amphitheater, gorgeous solid tables/benches) among a forest of pines. The food was great - you must try the loaded fries, and the beer was cold. This is a place worth your time again and again. Share your table, easy to meet other visitors or locals.

It's a beautiful outdoor scenery with gorgeous tall pine trees. One can enjoy the outdoors drinking…read morea beer while waiting for food. We had the fried fish tacos and the barbacoa. The fish tacos were good but the fish was too small it kind of got lost in the slaw. My significant other enjoy the barbacoa tacos so I guess it was good. Service was nice :)

Hours: Friday-Saturday 5-9PM…read moreWednesday-Thursday-Sunday 5-8PM Closed Monday and Tuesday The dining room is in the unique space (you've heard of Frank Lloyd Wright?) with windows all around and really pretty stained glass in the ceiling. Get there in time to watch the sunset... it's spectacular. We ate dinner here twice during our stay as it was super convenient rather than trekking over to Graeagle or Portola. Plus the food was very tasty. What we enjoyed: Beet Salad - juicy beets and I loved the pickled fennel... it added a nice little crunch along with the cashews and hemp seeds Harissa Buffalo Cauliflower - i loved the bits of dates and almonds to add another dimension to this otherwise super savory starter Elk Tenderloin - tender and flavorful and quite large we ended up wrapping up the leftovers and taking them all the way home the next day Salmon - perfectly prepared and moist... the orzo pilaf was excellent as were the asparagus Chorizo and Clams - this is listed as a 'starter' but I had it as a main and it's just the right size for a main... lots of clams and chorizo in a super savory rich broth They have a nice wine list as well as tasty cocktails. If you happen to have a wine that is not on the list, you can enjoy it for a $20 corkage fee. Note: Automatic credit card charge of 3%. If you want to avoid that, pay cash. Make sure you tell them that you are paying in Cash as they will bring the bill to you with the 3% automatically included.

5 stars -- We were shooketh. What a phenomenal brunch…read more TLDR: We came in expecting a good resort brunch and left seriously impressed. Fifty44 is an absolute sleeper. If you're anywhere near Clio or Portola, go. Both of our entrees were only $24, and the quality and portions were honestly ridiculous for the price. The wifey got the 10 oz NY strip and eggs. Not a pedestrian thin cut, this was a thic boi, dinner-service steak with a genuinely beefy flavor and a great cook on it. It came with eggs over herbed cream cheese and avocado toast, with arugula, pickled onions, and scorched cherry tomatoes. Easily one of the best steak and egg brunch plates we've had. I got the lobster Benedict, and it may be the most generously packed seafood Benedict I've ever been served. Legit chunks of lobster claw and meat throughout, not just a few little pieces buried under hollandaise. Back home in the Bay Area, both would easily be a $40+ plate, and I wouldn't even question it. The setting makes it even better. Fifty44 has this gorgeous lodge atmosphere with the huge central stone fireplace, exposed timber ceiling, and views looking out across the valley. Beautifully designed by Frank Lloyd Wright. Cozy and upscale, this is an awesome place to settle in for brunch. Lastly, the service matched the food: 10/10. Everyone was incredibly nice, attentive, and welcoming.

Everything ! The service is amazing the food is gourmet !…read moreLoved it! We will come back when we are in this area ! Clint was our waiter bartender and he was so friendly and took 5 star care of us !

Open every day for lunch and dinner. Same menu for both…read more Great service! Tasty cocktails! Food is pretty good but I found the menu a little limiting since I can't eat dairy and I'm trying to eat better. Most of the menu had cheese on it or in it. I got the salad with steak. I assumed (incorrectly) that the steak would be warm/hot ....it was not. It was diced and cold so I know it was premade earlier in the day so that they could quickly add it to the salad. The husband had the mushroom pizza...and it smelled fantastic. Husband really enjoyed it. Hummus plate came with tortilla chips and veg. A good snack plate if you need some nibbles.

Unfortunately when we came to visiting the Nakoma resort most of their accommodations were closed…read morefor repairs in February. We had planned to eat at the upscale restaurant on property but our only option was the cafe. The service was great. Granted we were the only people there but our server had a great personality and was really nice and helpful. We chose to get a lot of apps to share and unfortunately nothing really stuck out to me. Most of the dishes were missing a little something. We also opted to try all their dessert options, which were great. There was a little something for each of us to enjoy which was nice. I don't think they make these desserts in house, but they were still really good and all of our food came out super fast regardless of there only being one guy in the kitchen.

The times are a changing at Nakoma.... Prices are going UP,…read moreUP, UP..... NOT WORTH IT.... $68 for a STEAK...... Eggs Benedict was $18... NOW $20... of NO I would rather drive to the Graeagle Restaurant for breakfast or THE FORK and The HORN Or The IRON DOOR or THE BEAR and The BUTTERFLY Way better Nakoma is scrapping by, charging an arm and a leg for FOOD and DRINKS.... And don't look for property as that is a train wreak

Had a great time at Lena's today. My wife enjoyed her salad, my daughter loved the mac and cheese,…read moreand I ordered a club sandwich so big I could only finish half -- exactly how I like it. Kiwi and Sue, our little green‑cheek conures, went absolutely wild over the mac and cheese too. The food was delicious, the portions were generous, and the atmosphere was warm and welcoming. If you're passing through Portola, I highly recommend stopping at Lena's for a fun, family‑friendly meal.

Cozy, friendly, small town eatery. A friend described Lena's to me as a sports bar of sorts... but…read moreit doesn't have the 20 screens you'd expect in a sports bar in a larger community. It doesn't have 20 screens... it doesn't need 20 screens... but it does have a few well placed screens (typically showing sports)... it's got a small bar, a dining area with several tables and mostly the type of food you'd expect in a sports bar... so the description works!

If you dine in here, definitely sit on the patio for the view if you can. It's beautiful and…read moreprovides a great ambiance. We did just that for a late lunch on a Thursday afternoon. I had the caprese pizza. The crust was my favorite part. It had a cornmeal texture with a nice crunch. They do have a happy hour at 3pm but it's only $2 off specific drinks and a limited full price menu. Not the reason we came but just keep that in mind if it's why you are. Our server was new, friendly and answered our multiple questions we had. Nice little spot!

Food was decent at best. Servers and bartenders were so sour and it felt like we were an…read moreinconvenience that we were there. There were 6 of us and we had a reservation but they told us if we made it online they can't honor it. After being sat 30 minutes past our reservation it took another 30 minutes for drinks and 45 for food. Half of us our industry and we are so understanding but this was the weirdest dining experience we have ever had. We still tipped 20% but they didn't deserve it. Management needs to set some service standards. We won't be back.

Excelent beer quality. The food is very good and tasteful options…read more Met a nice lady, she gave me beer recommendations. I had a very nice time at the brewery. I had a good sit and felt very fresh.

Overall, the experience was very satisfactory. There was…read moresome confusion when my wife and I ordered the same entree but they only brought us one. It was a mistake-so what ? The response to the error was overwhelming. A free beer while the other entree was prepared and a very sincere apology. The food was very good and the care received was great. I'd like to be a regular customer but I'm visiting the area. My loss.

The food service atmosphere were amazing a complete hidden gem I would suggest if you want to eat…read morehere to make a reservation you will not be disappointed and make sure you save them for dessert

a gem of a place. I had their salad with prawns and their warm crusty bread. the dressing was…read moregreat. hOuse prepared preserved lemon vinaigrette. chef was very friendly and told me how to make it. my husband had lamb with vegetables. all perfectly done and presented. good wine selections. topped it all with home made cheesecake with strawberries. everything is made from scratch. all in all I highly recommend this little place and a pleasure to get delicious fresh food at reasonable price.