December 29, 2025 - Jackson, CA…read more This diner was a great stop for breakfast while traveling through Jackson on our way to Yosemite. It's a classic diner, so the atmosphere is exactly what you'd expect, but the service was excellent and my meal was good. I appreciated the "Seniors 59 and Older" section on the menu--perfect for those of us who don't eat as much as we used to. I ordered the Breakfast Sandwich ($8.49), which came with bacon, egg, and cheese on an English muffin. It was a perfect portion and very tasty. Would definitely stop here again.

Classic old diner adjacent to Tesla Supercharger, historic downtown Jackson, and CA-49 and CA-88…read more Country fried steak, eggs, and hash browns were pretty tender and cooked well. Fast service and atmosphere has antique decorations. Staff and manager were helpful and other things were accommodating. Highly advise anyone to dine here while traveling.

A Pleasant Surprise with a Small-Town Feel…read more This one caught me off guard--in a good way. I was out with my family practicing for my daughter's driving test at the DMV up the street. We pulled up Yelp to find a good lunch spot, saw the solid reviews, and decided to give it a try. When we walked in, the atmosphere had that small-town vibe--simple, welcoming, and comfortable. The food was very good. The service wasn't polished like a Michelin star restaurant, but it didn't need to be. It was authentic and heartfelt, and sometimes that matters more. You could tell the staff cared about what they were doing. The place was busy, especially for the time of day we went, which tells you something. People come here on purpose. That says a lot. We were seated quickly, our order was taken without any issues, and the food came out in a reasonable time. When it hit the table, the portions were generous and satisfying. I wish I had taken pictures, but I was too busy enjoying the moment. If you go, post your photos--I'm sure the business would appreciate it. If you've followed my reviews, you know I don't give out 4 stars often, and 5 stars are rare. This place earned that extra star because of how it made me feel--between the food, the atmosphere, and the service, it just worked. If I'm ever back in the area, I'm definitely coming back for another meal.

I had the best patty melt i have ever had here Service…read more was good very friendly. Ambiance was country style I give it a 4.5 stars overall I was visiting this town .

Great service, fantastic food, and killer drinks. One of the very best restaurants in Sutter Creek,…read moreas well as the Sierra Foothills.

Let me start by saying the food quality was delicious! And I appreciate that they had crayons and a…read morecoloring page offered to my toddler. But that's about as good as the experience went. The restaurant was half empty yet it took over 10 minutes after being seated to receive a menu and another 10 to even have an order taken. The meal itself was delicious but certainly overpriced for what was received. All in all the experience was mediocre at best.

Nothing beats a cute cafe on the main street of a small town, and Sina's Backroads Cafe is the…read moreperfect stop for a quick bite in Sutter Creek. You order up front before taking a seat and there is a good selection of sandwiches for lunch as well as coffee and freshly-baked goods. We missed the window for breakfast but they also serve made-to-order breakfast dishes. My husband and I just wanted a smaller meal for lunch that day, so we settled on the 1/2 sandwich and soup combo. While the portion sizes are on the smaller side, they were balanced and filling for what we wanted (as well as very reasonably priced), and we ended our meal with an in-house baked oatmeal raisin cookie. The cookie was huge and packed with oats but still delicious, with the proper texture and not overly sweet. Our sandwiches were simple yet delicious, with fresh ingredients and bread. The clam chowder was the soup of the day and so so good, I love when clam chowder has potatoes with the skin still attached. Our food also arrived pretty quickly, I would say within 10 minutes of ordering. Water is self-serve. We did not get a chance to try their coffee or the quiche that they're known for, but we will return to Sina's for sure and definitely recommend this cute little cafe for anyone looking for a quick, cozy meal in Sutter Creek!

Coffee was delicious, as were the biscuits! Folks working were very welcoming and service was…read morewonderful, will definitely return next time I'm in Sutter Creek!

Food: 5/5 Service: 5/5…read moreAmbiance: 5/5 Took a small field trip with my family, before the storms rolled in to Northern California, to Jackson Rancheria. This was mine and my daughter's first time here. After spending a little time scouting out some machines and playing for a little bit, my daughter and I and the rest of the family decided to have Lunch at Margaret's Cafe and Bakery. And we were definitely not disappointed. The host was a young man who had the most awesome service! Very friendly and very nice. He sat us in a booth which was definitely a major plus. We didn't have to wait long for our waitress to swing by and take our order. She was just as awesome as the Host up front! She was all smiley and friendly and she dug into some of our jokes and laughed. Dad has dietary needs and our waitress was very accommodating and helpful with that. Very thankful! Okay so... food. My sister ordered French fries for my daughter, herself, and I to share. Fries perfectly crunchy and perfectly seasoned. if there was salt on them fries I sure didn't notice! I ordered The Tuna Salad Sandwich. You get a choice of fries or a salad. since we already had fries at the table I opted for the house salad with Ranch dressing. HOLY GUACAMOLE! the Ranch they serve there is THE BEST! The. Best! the size of the salad was a good size too! (woulda loved a bit more crouton bc those things were good too)! The Tuna Salad Sandwich was very tasty. I totally enjoyed the wheat bread. The tuna salad was perfectly seasoned followed by the great onion crunch within the sandwich itself. Portions are huge! I was only able to eat half of it. will I be back?! oh yes! there are other things on the menu I want to try! So if you like great service with a smile and some good food--this is the spot at Jackson Rancheria!

Host, servers and waitstaff are great!…read more We've patronized this cafe for years and I always forget to post a review. It's my preferred place to eat now that the buffet is not available. We always grab breakfast before we gamble. Food is always consistently yummy- this time hubby got the French toast with eggs and ham, and I got an amazing BLat- it's bacon so I call that brekkie. We will be back soon

Great selection of food on menu: burgers, steak sandwich, Cobb salad, fish and chips. Side dishes…read moreinclude fries, onion rings, potato salad, green salad, plus others for added fees. I opted for fish and chips. It was very good. Others in my party had burgers, Cobb salad, patty melt. Very friendly staff members. Slow service, seemed understaffed and slow, service improved after our order was taken, very fast delivery of our food. Prices are reasonable. Bar restaurant in a cool old building.

Went here the other day with my husband and it was nice. We went midweek and it was quiet, not many…read morepeople there at all. Service was decent though the food took a bit to come out for not having a lot of customers. Still the food was good and pretty straightforward. My husband got the Buffalo Chicken sandwich which he said wasn't too spicy, but had a nice balance. The sweet potato fries cut the spice nicely. I got the patty melt and it was good, but certain bites were rather spicy. The spice wasn't uniform throughout the burger, which was odd, but I was glad it wasn't throughout, cause I didn't want it spicy. I did enjoy the bites that weren't spicy and my "medium well" request was perfectly executed. Overall it was a pleasant dinning experience.

The Sutter Hotel had a NYE four course meal to ring in the New Year with a beautiful singer tribute…read moreto 1957, cost $79 each. I had the shrimp scampi and my husband had the chicken both dishes were superb!! We started with the shrimp cocktail each and the split pea soup and finished with the Upside down pineapple cake. It was a huge piece. I couldn't eat all of mine. The singer had a beautiful voice, she looked so elegant and it was a tribute to 1957. They gave you a card to answer trivia questions from 1957. Neither of us were born yet so we had to use google. It was a fun thing to do. I'm so glad we took the opportunity to go to the Hotel and afterward we went downstairs to the speakeasy to ring in the New year in Sutter Creek. We live in Sparks, NV so it was nice to get out of town and do something different.

My husband and I were celebrating one of our several anniversaries and didn't want to go to…read moreSacramento for the evening. Hotel Sutter Restaurant has been on my list of places to check out in our neck of the woods for a while. We for sure wanted a classy place that served cocktails, and Hotel Sutter fit the bill. Both of us were also craving a good craft burger, and from what I saw in other reviews, the burgers looked delicious. I made a reservation for us on OpenTable just in case, but since it was a weeknight I wasn't too concerned if we had walked in. We were seated nearly immediately, and our server cheerfully asked us what we wanted to drink besides good ole H2O. I was really glad we came to visit around Christmastime, since they were serving holiday cocktails and other beverages. I went with the partridge pear martini, while my husband went with the Santa's spiced cider. My martini was oh so delicious and perfectly strong, and I had a small sip of my husband's cider, which was refreshing with the perfect holiday-esque notes. We read a few mixed reviews on the apps, so went straight to the entrees instead. I chose the bacon jam burger and my husband chose the traveller whiskey burger. Both of us upgraded to the garlic rosemary seasoning. I went with fries and my husband went with tots. Honestly, we were glad that we didn't end up ordering an app, since the burgers themselves were pretty filling! We both asked for medium on the cook temp of our patties, and they delivered. The meat was perfectly juicy with a wonderful charred flavor. The bacon jam was so delicious, and the balsamic arugula paired perfectly with everything. My brioche bun was pillowy and yet did not fall apart with all the juices of the burger. I did not get a chance to try my husband's burger, but he stated that it was also top notch. My fries were piping hot, with a perfect dusting of garlic rosemary flavor and sprinkles of Parmesan cheese. I tried a tot and that was also delightfully crispy and flavorful. We asked for ranch and that went well with both sides. The ketchup was great as well. I loved the ambiance of the restaurant. Old buildings are always up my alley, and the rich history of Hotel Sutter can truly be felt simply by touching its brick walls (that is, if you believe in the spirit realm). I loved that each table had its own light, but the restaurant had the perfect dim setting for a classy date night. Our server was very friendly and attentive, and kept our waters refilled. We had a concern regarding the pricing of the cider on the bill vs on the menu and that was fixed immediately, with the rest of the staff notified for future reference. It was a tiny discrepancy, but one that we caught quickly and simply wanted to bring up. Hotel Sutter Restaurant is definitely on our places to return to in the future, and I'd love to sit on the balcony some other time and enjoy some brunch and mimosas. If you're looking for an excuse for date night or are just feeling fancy, definitely come relax, sip some delicious cocktails, and enjoy the delicious food Hotel Sutter Restaurant has to offer!

That grilled chicken was the best I've ever had! Perfectly seasoned and still moist! My bf had the…read morebreakfast and was delicious too!! The service and ambiance were the same as before; perfect! Definitely felt like home and of course we'll be coming back again and again!!

We go to Franks Cafe almost every day. Their French Dip is always delicious. Their service is the…read morebest . It's like home cooking. I have never had food there that is bad. I read a review about their experience at Franks and the French Dip and the service I just want to say we were sitting at the table in front of them and the waitress was not rude but did want to know why she was unsatisfied because she wanted to correct it. And she did not guilt her into anything. She did defend their food because there is nothing wrong . There were several people having the French Dip and no complaints. Don't let one disgruntled costumer keep you from Franks because it is a very good restaurant and wonderful people running it

Stopped by Sutter Creek on our way to Volcano yesterday and decided to "give this restaurant a…read moreshot." My wife and I shared a special (smoked tri-tip sandwich). The sandwich was excellent along with enough fries for 2 teenage boys along with a pickle. A little pricey ($25) but there was plenty of food for both of us. Our server, I believe Jason, did a nice job in a packed restaurant at lunch.

Such a great place! Great quality food and warm, friendly…read moreservice. I'd definitely recommend this pub! The burgers and sandwiches were amazing! Honestly, the onion rings were the best I've ever had! Overall, every dish is delicious and the ingredients are super fresh! The portions are huge but still reasonably priced! I always end up taking half home, such a great deal! I'll definitely be back!