A Must-Stop Hidden Gem on Highway 4! The Lube Room is an absolute treasure! It looks like a…read moreclassic, old western saloon from the outside, but once you step in, it opens up into an incredible outdoor patio. That patio overlooks a massive backyard complete with a live music stage and a great grassy area for kids to play. We tried the drink of the month--the Cowboy Spritz--and it was fantastic! Huge shoutout to our bartender, Ginger, who was an absolute sweetheart and went above and beyond to give us a wonderful experience. The Lube Room is now a mandatory stop for us whenever we travel through Ebbetts Pass or vacation in the area!

Sept 2026 Conveniently located near Calavaras big trees…read morestate park Good menu for adults and kids Be prepared for long lines on popular/long weekends There is plenty of space in the back to enjoy drinks + meals and a stage for a mini concert :) Good food & choice of beers on tap Reasonably priced and food is worth the wait ! We plan to visit again on a non crowded weekend

The Bear Valley Lodge has 3 food options that cater to different price ranges. Creekside Bistro is…read moredefinitely on the higher end but very worth the price! We ordered the braised lamb shank, grizzly burger with tillamook cheese and bacon, and the creme brulee for dessert. The grizzly burger was our favorite and we were too excited to try that I didn't catch a picture. Everything about this burger was perfect- the brioche bun was lightly toasted, garlic aioli not crazy strong but just the right impact, and really loved the added combination of the tillamook white cheddar and bacon. Yummm. Also the fries it comes with are perfect level of crisp. The braised lamb shank was also amazing. Cooked in a red wine reduction and sat on top of potatoes. Super tender and flavorful and a huge portion. For dessert we got creme brulee! The creme has a nice decadent sweetness. The broiled sugar was a little thicker than I'm used to but still very delicious. I recommend everything! But especially the burger, wish I could eat it again! Till next time!

Great bartenders, servers, and chefs! Food is the best you will get in Alpine County. Fresh bread…read moredaily, gardens on site supply the herbs for craft cocktails and delicious meals. The atmosphere is quiet, relaxed, and perfect for a solo meal or group gathering!

In ten years, never a bad moment. Staff, food, beverages, cleanliness are above par…read more If you can't enjoy yourself here, trust me; it's you.

I've hit up this spot a couple times while visiting Murphy's. It's so much fun. They have fridges…read moreof canned and bottled beers, seltzers, and ciders. There are many beers on draft too. They have small snacks too that can be ordered. Excellent customer service and taking your beers out into the lawn with picnic tables is sucha fun feeling. Definitely stop by for a drink before you head into the town

Always delicious food, been coming here for 30 years. The Burgers taste like home made and I highly…read morerecommend dipping them in their bbq sauce, which tastes like hickory bourbon. I think that adding bacon is unnecessary unless that's your thing. These burgers are juicy enough on their own. My wife always gets the soft serve, which she thoroughly enjoys.

Best burger on the hill. When I am up here this is where we stop. Burgers fry's and ice cream are…read moreall top notch. My 5 year old loves the grilled cheese it is pretty good nice and buttery and crispy. Well worth the stop.

First time trying egg benedict and I'm so glad I tried it here by far so delicious. I got the…read moredungeness benedict with a mimosa. Delicious and the staff was so nice.

I love this place!! Service was friendly immediately when we walked in the door. They accommodated…read moreus with our two little kids by providing a high chair and coloring books, very helpful. The food was great, we ordered the Benedict and chicken and waffles. The ambiance inside is quaint, needs just a bit of updating and cleanup but was all good. Will definitely come back when we are in the area!

It was a warm and bustling environment. Everyone was so nice!…read more The food took a minute, but worth the wait. The pizza did not look as delicious as at tasted! So crispy and flavorful. The chicken tenders were the best. Had a light crunch and was juicy inside. The fries that came with the tenders were also on point. Great first night in Bear Valley! Thank you!

Oh man. Monday between Christmas and new years took just over TWO HOURS for food (pizza and wings)…read moreto arrive at our table. Kitchen staffing levels need to be addressed. It should not take 2 hours for pizza and wings. Wings were cold, but even worse - seemingly not fully cooked. Just - sad. Only place around and clearly, hot water in a cup-a-noodle is going to be a much better option. Lotta upside here.

Nice view of the lake outside on the deck, good burgers,full bar what could go wrong?…read moreFun lunch stop on our motorcycle ride through Ebbits Pass on Hwy 4. Order at the kiosk,fill ur soda at the drink station and servers bring your order by the "table # holder"to the 1st come first serve tables inside or out. Bacon blue cheese burger was tasty (a little overdone) with grilled onions & a small quanty of fries. My brother had the Mac and cheese and chips and salsa/guacamole. Surprisingly good house made chips,salsa had a kick & guac was spot on. Separate cocktail bar area I'm trying on the next visit. Busy place on a beautiful Friday afternoon. Plenty of parking in the lot & the service was prompt.

Food is incredible. Come for the views. Stay for the food. It's a crime that this place is only…read moreopen in the summer. Just realized this place only has three stars?? Wtf are we even doing? The food alone could stand on its own in SF. Sorry if you came for a cabin and it "smelled weird." Perhaps take a shower? The beefy boi sandwich alone was like staring Jesus right in the face. Trust.

I ordered a double burger with cheese and my Boyfriend ordered the Mexicali bowl…read more We split the cheeseburger on our drive back to Reno. And saved the Mexicali bowl to split tonight for dinner. Both were delicious!

I'm not sure why I assumed this but if you get a taco here, it's not street tacos you'd get from a…read moretaco truck. The taco was a carne asada taco with lettuce, shredded cheese, tomatoes, salsa. So it's a bit more fresh forward than your typical street taco. Just something to keep in mind. It's quite large as well, but did not think a single taco was worth $8-9 dollars. Also fyi, they prefer cash. I'd go back for perhaps a fish taco or something else. Just not this taco. Food came out quickly and all the seating is outdoors. They call your number and you pick it up at the window. The other thing fyi is I didn't spot a bathroom. Perhaps I missed it, but just a FYI.

We cannot say enough good things about Pioneer Burger!…read more We asked if they could do something special and cater a meal for our Trauma Class, and WOW... did they ever deliver. The food was absolutely incredible. The tri-tip sandwiches with grilled onions and peppers were outstanding, the made-from-scratch chili was some of the best we've ever had, and the perfectly cooked chicken breasts were a huge hit with everyone. What impressed us even more was getting to know the owner while he was cooking. His passion for quality food and genuine commitment to serving his customers shines through in everything he does. Pioneer Burger has officially become our new go-to spot. If you're looking for amazing food, outstanding service, and an owner who truly cares, look no further. We cannot recommend Pioneer Burger highly enough!

I've been coming to this place through several iterations: Sequoia, Mr. Beefy's, and Kennedy's…read morePioneer Burger. The quality of the burgers has been pretty consistent over the years, except for one time (as Sequoia) they ran out of tomatoes. Burgers are the star of the show, although the garlic fries are pretty damned good, too. There are only two problems with Pioneer Burger: first, the place is small. There's outside seating, but if the weather is hot, it's not fun to sit outside. Inside there are just a few tables, and it get stuffy, too. The second problem is that they're slow. It took a little over 30 minutes to get two burgers and an order of garlic fries the last time. They didn't seem overly busy, either, but it seems like they only prep one order at a time. A friend who lives within walking distance says that's been her experience, too. Here's a big plus that is not related to the food. They give local kids jobs. ETA: The bathroom has been clean every time I've used it. And you don't have to beg them for a key/code, either!

This was our coffee spot during our visit to Arnold,Ca. We were able to try their cold and hot…read morecoffees. We did not have a chance to try their food but it smelled delicious and it was busy on the weekends. They also sell craft beers (found in their fridge) serve beer on tap and mimosas! They have a variety of drinks available. It also looks like they host live music events in their backyard. It's a very cool and chill place!

The front cashier was so, so nice and did her absolute best to help, but owner and the kitchen…read morecompletely failed here. I ordered a Cobb Salad to take to the beach, expecting the grilled chicken listed on the menu. When I opened it, I paid $22 for plain lettuce, shredded cheese, red onion, and half an egg no chicken and no dressing whatsoever. The sweet cashier initially offered me a refund, but when I returned the next morning, she said the chef claimed it was made correctly and the owner refused to let her refund me. With limited options up in Arnold, it really comes down to customer service. Denying a refund for an obvious kitchen mistake is just unacceptable. Wish I got a picture of the salad when I opened it!