Ol Buckaroo is a hidden gem! We were a large group of 11 and they graciously accommodated us without a reservation. We sat outside in the back by the river--such a beautiful and peaceful setting. The food was fantastic. We ordered one of their special steaks and it was cooked perfectly--packed with flavor and incredibly tender. The potatoes that came with it were just as impressive. Everyone at our table raved about their meals. We were staying at AutoCamp just 5 minutes away, and this spot was the perfect dinner outing. Highly recommend if you're in the area! read more

The pesto spaghetti was great! Even better with shrimp. The Buckaroo burger was seasoned nice and cooked perfectly. Our server Leesha (Not sure if I spelled that right) was friendly and attentive. The seating outside overlooking the river was super nice. read more

Ol Buckaroo - Buckaroo Burger - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Three Rivers, California

So many good things to say about our experience at this wonderful restaurant!! My wife and I were staying in Three Rivers, going to the neighboring National Parks for 4 days. We came across Ol Buckaroo off a recommendation by our AirBnB Host. It was so good we came in TWICE for dinner on different days during our stay. I'll highlight both meals I had. But first, the service was great. Both times we came in the restaurant wasn't terribly busy (around 5 PM on weekdays) and we were seated right away. Keep in mind by 6ish/6:30 loads of customers were coming in. The restaurants is cute and small inside with maybe 10-12 tables, but a ton of outdoor seating with mist-fans. We decided to stay inside both times. Our servers who take care of us on both days were attentive and kind, getting us everything we needed quickly and constantly checking on us. Regarding the food: 1st night I ordered the "Pesto Pasta with chicken"--Spaghetti with a creamy basil pesto sauce. To drink I ordered their house-made soda--soda with Watermelon flavoring (yum). You get a large portion of delicious spaghetti (definitely your money's worth) soaked in pesto sauce. The chicken was tender and moist. It was a perfect, carb-filled meal following a long day of hiking. The soda was also tasty and fresh. I highly recommend this dish to anyone coming in with some big-time hunger. The 2nd visit I ordered the "Buckaroo Burger:"--a durham ranch beef patty, American Cheese, lettuce, tomato and Buckaroo sauce. I had a side of fries and to drink, the "Pims Cup:" Sparkling Water, lemon, cucumber, and fruit garnish. On the menu the drink is described as, "slightly sweet and refreshing with a hint of anise flavor," perfectly described and true. The burger was good (maybe not as good as the Pesto Pasta I had a couple nights before, but good). It was everything a good burger should be! Ol Buckaroo contributed to our amazing stay and vacation and we hope to come back one day. We'll definitely be recommending to any of our friends and family who ever plan to go to Sequoia or Kings Canyon National Parks. What a gem. read more

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Food was good, view was nice... But.... Servers were passive aggressive, won't go back for sure... sorry! read more

I ate here after spending the day at sequoia national park, and wow it really hit the spot!! I came in a party of 6, and everyone really loved their food and the service was friendly and welcoming. The inside decor was cute, but to be honest with you, the patio is really just peak ambiance. We didn't sit outside because it was too cold, but I would definitely recommend sitting outside if you can! The outside patio has string lights, and is overlooking the river. The sound of the river is so relaxing. The Brussels sprouts appetizer was TO DIE FOR!! I have never had Brussels sprouts so delicious , I find myself wanting to try to make them at home since I live 3hrs away and won't be able to make it back anytime soon. read more

Ol Buckaroo - Front entrance November 2024 - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Three Rivers, California

When planning my trip to Sequoia National Park, I used Yelp to find local food where we could sit down and eat a good meal. That is how I stumbled upon Ol Buckaroo! Upon arrival around 6 pm there was no parking outside so we had to drive a bit down the strip to find a spot. When we arrived we did not have a reservation, but were sat immediately. However, everyone following us was put on a wait due to the lack of seating inside. The inside wasn't anything special in regards to ambiance or decor, but the food was amazing! We both ordered two different types of burgers and they were super filling. They both came with a side of fries and the sweet potato fries were great! I will say the service at this location was lacking in communication and efficiency, but I am glad we stopped. I noticed the people next to us had their order placed wrong by the server and she became very disgruntled to find this out. The host was also very young and it was evident she was not quite sure the procedures of seating customers in the restaurant. read more

Stopped here on our last day after being out in Sequoia NP. Was a bit worried of our attire but this place is pretty casual. Parking can be a struggle since the parking situation is small. Once inside we opted for indoor seating to enjoy the cool air conditioning even though the outdoor patio looked fun with what looked like misters. The menu offered a variety of dishes. We got the shrimp tacos, burger, the flank steak special and the kids grilled cheese with chicken wings to start off with. Our drinks came out and soon our food right after. Service was fast! Food was delicious. Steak was tender and the burger was juicy. The only issue we had were the constant flies swarming around our table. We were mainly guarding our food as we ate which was comical. I get that it's attached to the outdoor area but still.... Aside from that the staff was friendly. The service & food was spot on. read more

Ol Buckaroo - Flank steak special with broccolini and potatoes. Yum! - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Three Rivers, California

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A very charming place to visit. I would highly recommend eating outside if you plan to dine here. You'll get great views of the river and mountains. My partner and I came for dinner on a Friday night and it was packed. Service was really slow, but very kind. We tried the mushroom risotto, the fried chicken sando, the lemon bar, and their chocolate dessert. Everything was very tasty. We loved the cheesiness and the way the mushrooms were prepared in the risotto. The fried chicken had a bit too much horseradish that took over the whole sandwich, but was still ok. We were left wanting more lemon flavor in the lemon bar, there was more crust than lemon. I adored the chocolate dessert. It was like a thick dark chocolate mousse. It was heavenly. I'm happy we stopped here for dinner. read more

Ol Buckaroo - Menu April 2023 and outside view - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Three Rivers, California

My partner and I had dinner here our first night while visiting sequoia. The servers were nice, however, our food took forever and our fries were cold. My partner got the chicken sando which was to fried and not enough chicken. I got the burger and it was pretty dry. There isn't many options for dinner so this one wasn't the worst but also not the best. I did like the ambiance of the restaurant, especially the outdoor seating. read more

Oh my, yes! We ended up here because the restaurant where we usually eat on our occasional visits to Three Rivers was closed. We'll be back by choice. The menu isn't extensive, but there's some nice variety, from crisped Brussel sprouts to burgers to a spaghetti and meatball special on our visit. The Buckaroo Burgers were large, juicy enough to drip steadily, and served on delicious soft, toasted rolls. Skinny and sweet potato fries were crisp. Our granddaughter's grilled cheese sandwich was loaded with cheese, on thick bread soft in the middle and crisped on the outside to "perfection" in her description. There is a large outdoor table area that overlooks the river (and some window tables inside) that afforded us a beautiful setting sun over the mountain on the other side. It's only open for a few hours and not every day, so check first. But definitely worth a stop! read more

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Stopped by here on a beautiful Sunday morning for brunch and this place was such a vibe! Lovely morning with lovely staffs and delicious food. My favorite was probably the chicken and waffle. Would def come back to try their dinner menu and other goodies! read more

Sooo, pricy but delicious to the bone. Probably the best chicken sandwich that i have ever had. The fries were so awesome too! Sorry McDonalds. The creamy pasta was delich as well. Maybe a bit too much cream but, works well with chicken added. read more

The service could have been better and the prices were really high. Compared to the quality of the food. Flank steak was overpriced and the appetizers were not good at all. Cauliflower and Brussels were burnt. Coffee was way too strong and it was hard to get refills and cream. We had to keep asking. The nice view of the river was about the only thing worth the stop. read more

One of the only 3 restaurants in town and by far the best one! Quite a good menu, a few vegan and vegetarian options. Food was okay, some items better than others but overall good. Nice outdoor patio (not covered). Good service! read more

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We arrived a little after they opened and was met by a very nice hostess and sat outside. The view was amazing and so was the food. I think this is the best place to eat in Three Rivers. Tooling forward to returning for many reasons. read more

Ol Buckaroo - View outside from my table. - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Three Rivers, California

Great menu and nicely prepared food. Always very tasty. Can't beat the outdoor dining experience next to the river! The service is also excellent and with a smile! Highly recommend!! read more

Food wasn't great and the service was bad. Definitely don't recommend going but also it could've just been a bad night

There aren't a ton of restaurants in Three Rivers, so this one will likely be on your list to try if you're in the area. And I think in general you're gonna get exactly what you expect. Food-wise- it's OK. It's not special or anything, but it's tasty enough and prepared OK. Plus there's something pretty much every member of the family will enjoy. You won't leave unhappy... Plus it's right on the river with really amazing views if you dine outside (which you should of course). Overall it's a win-win... read more

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Food is really good considering it's isolated location. My friend and I stopped in after hiking Sequoia NP and ordered their special (salmon with farro) and it was out of this world. Perfectly cooked. We also got their lemon bar for dessert and it was one of my top 5 best lemon bars ever. We stopped in again the next day and ordered steak and pasta. Steak was good but didn't stand out. Pasta was really basic. Not bad but nothing to write home about. Service was PHENOMENAL! Our waitresses were super friendly, made the place feel like a friend's home, and even gave us a tiramisu on the house The place is small but excellent location and homey feel. It's worth a stop if you're in Three Rivers. read more

Ol Buckaroo - Steak and pasta - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Three Rivers, California

This is a great place to go and grab some drinks. It's right next to the Kaweah River and has a great vibe! They have mostly outdoor seating with picnic tables under a shed or umbrellas and many mist machines to keep you cool on a hot day! They also have some games like axe throwing (not real axes, velcro type board for the fake axes to stick), corn hole, etc. However, the food was quite disappointing. We tried a bunch of vegetarian items, so it may be just that vegetarian dishes are not their forte. - Curried squash skewers - I wish these had been charred more. Also, the sauce was quite bland and didn't go very well with the squash. - Things that make you go hmmm - This is hummus with roasted baby carrots. The hummus and roasted carrots were ok. It's very hard to eat hummus with roasted carrots though, because they are very soft and can't really be dipped well in the hummus. Also, there were 6 baby carrots and a whole lot of hummus, so you end up having a lot of hummus and nothing to eat it with. - Crispy Brussel sprouts - This was quite good, especially the cranberries. - Fries - Surprisingly not that great. They were too soft. read more

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I'm so done with you, Ol Buckaroo! If I could give you negative stars, I would. I've been a patron here for about ten years. They were just the food truck and patio when I started coming here. Food is good! Ambiance is great. But they're NEVER open. I have driven up with my family numerous times to find they are closed. I check their socials, I check yelp, and I check their website, says they're open only to drive up and they're closed. The Sign on THEIR DOOR lists their hours as open. SMH!! Not worth my time, gas, and mileage on my car to come up here. Quit playing in our face, Ol Buckaroo! read more

Ol Buckaroo - Their current IG - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Three Rivers, California

BEST! Salmon in the 559 and if your not into fresh melt in your mouth fish they do offer local farm to table beef sourced from Durham Ranch Beef, skirt steaks, 80/20 patties, home made bbq sauce everything is prepared with love just like eating in Moms or Grandmas/Grandpas Kitchen. I for one will always levitate towards the small ma and pa restaurants especially when you can eat by candle light right on the river so dreamy! yes Fellas that is a hint!!!! Oh and they do take reservations for party's of 5 and up so don't hesitate to plan for your next Three Rivers Trip! read more

The fried chicken sando with frieswas the best. Seriously, the best chicken sandwich I've ever had. With the fries and a small salad we had leftover in our AirBnB fridge, one sandwich was enough for two of us. read more

We were visiting the town and found this resto. The food is great and with outdoor dine in. Beautiful view of the river! read more

Ol Buckaroo - Outside - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Three Rivers, California

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What a tasty spot! Recommended by our AirBnB host this place is yummy! Fantastic friendly service, quick and high quality food. Not sure why all the bad reviews. We had the best experience here, from the moment we walked in to end of service it was top notch. I had the French onion burger and it was divine! Thick, juicy, excellent soft bread. Hubby who is a chef had the fig apple grilled cheese and wow what flavor. Creamy cheese delight. Just remember that big parties should call ANY WHERE in advance bc it helps a restaurant prepare and serve you better. We had both deserts the lemon bar and salted chocolate pot du creme. Delicious. Highly recommended!!! read more

I was really pleasantly surprised when I visited Ol' Buckaroo last weekend. I have been there before with my late husband and remember having a great time. This place is a dog friendly and also people friendly. The food is simple and very tasty, has some vegetarian options too. The service is great and the location along side of the river is perfect. Relaxing, beautiful and pleasant! I recommended the restaurant to all of my friends and I will definitely visit it again soon! read more

Food was good beautiful view outside little pricey buy a positive experience all around

Great outdoor ambiance, decent food. Unfortunately we got a server who doesn't like her job. Blonde lady with wavy hair and glasses(will find out her name) We had a group of 13. 10/13 people were in table, but she likes to go pass our table. I finally asked if she can at least take our drink order since we all just went hiking at the national park, BUT she loves to tell us that she" doesn't normally take any orders until everyone is around" Be mindful, we also had 3 toddlers around. Most restaurant would actually offer to put order in for the kiddos, but again "she doesn't normally take any orders until everyone is around." This is why I'm against, automatic gratuity coz you will automatically get lazy people who shouldn't be in dining industry. read more

Did a reservation for Mother's Day; we arrived early but still had to wait over an hour. Also during our brunch we had requested for an umbrella due to the sun. 3 workers talked amongst themselves and then informing us there were nothing available but we could clearly see 3 leaning against a fence. Maybe 15 minutes has passed and a gentleman started putting out the umbrellas for other guests except us. read more

No service, had to flag down a different waitress for drinks. Waiting over a 1 hr and 1/2 for no food.

Seriously disappointed. The wait time is horrendous. They are short staffed both in the front and the back. Food is not worth the wait. The woman (possibly the manager or owner) is super rude! I wish I had known this before wasting my money and time. read more

The menu is simple, but the food quality was amazing. Three out of the four members in our group ordered the rib eye which came with Chinese Broccoli and cheesy potatoes. Variations were requested and one member got sweet potato fries and one member got a side salad in lieu of the cheesy potatoes. *Rib Eye Tender, juicy and the seasoning was on on point. Large cut of meat and could have easily been shared between people. Medium rare and rare ordered. *Sweet potato fries- Light, well salted and just enough to compliment the meat. *Side Salad- Nice house Italian dressing with cherry tomatoes and cucumber. It was our friends bday and they even brought him out a nice size of bread pudding with lemon cream. Highly recommend this establishment! read more

Ol Buckaroo - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Three Rivers, California

Honestly I wish there were options for lower ratings because one star is one too many to describe how terrible this place is. Starting off with the seating, with a reservation I still had to wait about 30 mins and they sat me at a table that was falling apart. Workers were racist and rude. Our server did not check up on us once. Food was okay presentation was terrible. All of my food was the same as the table next to me however mine seemed to be thrown onto a plate while theirs was nicely plated. read more

We had such a fun time here. COME PREPARED; WARM WARM CLOTHES. They do have heaters outside, but it's the mountains so if you're not familiar with that late-night chill, wear plenty of layers. I wore leggings and sweats, and 4 layers on the top. I hate the cold. This is a go-to stop after a long day of hiking in Sequoia. Quality food to make you feel whole again. We sifted through the Yelp photos (because who doesn't stalk the food photos on Yelp before dining anywhere), and already knew what we planned to order. Get the wings, and you can never go wrong with a burger. Our waitress was hilarious and definitely made the dining experience memorable. If it quiets down enough you can hear the subtle sounds of the river water just below the restaurant. read more

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Super burger. Nice bun with juicy beef patty. Brussels were good. The homemade seltzer was yummy! I got the lemon ginger. The risotto was a bit cheesy and not chewy enough for my taste but it had nice asparagus and flavor. The shrimp were tasty. I wanted to come back but they were only open for brunch the next day sadly. read more

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We arrived 15 min after it opened and my husband and I were seated right in front of the river view. There are misters and umbrellas that provide shade. We had a Pimms cup with artichoke dip. My husband had a chicken sandwich and I had the salmon bowl. Everything was delicious. Great service! We topped it off with the lemon bar for dessert. We can't say enough about how much we enjoyed this place. We want to come back again on our last night. Enjoy! read more

Let me just list everything that went wrong. - No parking, we had to park far away and walk because they only have like 10 spots - We came in at 7:15, really hungry after a long hike. We were put on the wait list, but had to wait longer than they told us, and then again for the server to come over and get the food out. We eventually got our food at 8:50 pm. That is almost a 2 hour wait for some food! - They brought the food out only after I asked the waitress to check on my order. I got the vegan burger, and to my dismay, the fries were cold. Like, freezing cold. So was my vegan burger. My boyfriend got the regular burger, and though his fries were warm, his burger was grossly UNDERCOOKED. Which we only realized after we ate, because at this point we were starving and tired. - The waitress was nice enough to take 20% off our order, but the terrible food, bad service, and time wasted was not worth $6 off. read more

We had a lovely dinner on the patio outside. Nice atmosphere and everyone was very friendly. There was a limited menu but everything looked very fresh. read more

Good and fair prices. The best part of this place its is outdoor seating, which was a nice end to our weekend in Sequoia National Park. There were too many flies, but meh that's nature. We tried a few dishes and the standout were the chicken waffle tenders which tasted fresh and not tough/dry which many many chicken tender places I've had in the past have been. Bathroom is clean and there's lots of parking. read more

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I don't know how we stumbled upon this place, but after two dinners here, I can confidently say I'm in love. The chef deserves some kind of award for the dinner specials. Both the steak and salmon were out of this world. Went on 9/15 and 9/16. Service was incredible. The dark haired hostess, blonde female server, and TR the guy expo/running food were all so kind and on top of it. AND they were busy. 5/5. Come every time you're in town. read more