Nestled in the foothills of the Sierra Nevada mountains along the Kaweah River, The Gateway…read moreRestaurant & Lodge was the perfect place to enjoy dinner after a memorable day exploring Sequoia National Park. With our large group of 7, we were seated outdoors, where we enjoyed spectacular views and the calming sounds of the Kaweah River. I had made a reservation earlier in the day, and the staff was very friendly, welcoming, and accommodating. Service remained attentive & pleasant thruout the evening. The hubs & I wanted to keep things light & healthy, so we shared serveral dishes, to sample more of the menu. We started with the jumbo shrimp cocktail and crab cakes, both of which were heavenly. The shrimp were fresh & sweet, pairing perfectly with the cocktail sauce. The escargot bourguignon was also enjoyable ~ the snails were fresh and not mushy like those I've had at some other restaurants, although I've tasted better versions elsewhere. The colossal snails were imported from France and prepared in the chef's special butter sauce. Next, we shared the Chinese chicken salad, which came in a generous portion. To finish, we shared a 12-oz New York steak with our daughter, and it was cooked perfectly medium-rare. She also added a cup of clam chowder soup, while my son ordered his own filet mignon steak, which he thoroughly enjoyed. Overall, the food was decent for the price, but the real highlight was the relaxing atmosphere & beautiful river view. It was the perfect way to end an already wonderful day exploring the park.

We recently had brunch at the Gateway Restaurant and Lodge. While the experience had some culinary…read morehigh and lows, the setting and hospitality made it a memorable visit. The atmosphere here is flawless. The restaurants sits right along a beautiful creek, providing a scenic backdrop. Listening to the peaceful sound of the rushing water made for an incredibly relaxing meal. Our culinary experience was a bit mixed, especially considering the price point. The highlights of the meal were definitely the appetizers and desserts; the calamari was very good, and crème brûlée was excellent. However, the main courses has left something to be desired. There was nothing exceptional about the chicken Alfredo, the steak or the pizza with fries, all of which felt average. Fortunately, the outstanding service more than made up for any shortcomings in the kitchen. A team of highly attentive staff members checked on us promptly throughout to ensure we had everything we needed. Our server, Clarissa, was phenomenal host who look after us beautifully. As a wonderful final touch, they offered a complementary photo to commemorate our visit, taken by John, who is a remarkably talented photographer. Come for the views, appetizers, and the wonderful team! We will definitely come back

If you're heading up to Sequoia or just driving through Three Rivers, Ard Farkle's is a must stop…read more Do not just drive past it. The name is goofy and the vibe is totally charming. Its the kind of place that feels like it belongs exactly where it is, like a little mountain town comfort food spot that actually delivers on the concept. The food is hearty and real. I got a sandwich and fries and it was exactly what you want after hiking around in the heat. Nothing overthought, just good ingredients done right. The portions are generous and the prices are fair for what you get. The staff was friendly in that genuine small town way, not performative, just actually nice. The space has character and sitting there you kind of just decompress. Its in Three Rivers so obviously its not a quick Fresno lunch run, but if your already out that way its 100% worth building your stop around. One of those spots you think about on the drive home.

The food was prepared with attention and care, I ordered the quarter pound burger and fries very…read moretasty, great bun. My other companion ordered the steak and eggs with hashbrowns and that was really tasty and my third part of the group ordered the Monte Cristo with sweet potato fries everything was really good well prepared and prompt service. We sat in the patio and enjoyed the view. It was fantastic. Had such a great experience in a great time. The server was amazing, sattentive, friendly, considerate, and checked up on us a few times. Overall I had a really great time. I definitely want to come back when I'm in three Rivers and I would highly recommend it.

Great atmosphere, amazing river view, good food! Picture guy…read morewas great and gave us a free keepsake

Great spot next to the river with great views. A majority of their seating is outside. The staff…read morewere very friendly and accommodating for our party of 13. Pretty good beer options at the bar that were on tap. The food came out fairly quickly for a large party. We mostly got burgers which were pretty good. It was nice that they had a photographer coming around to take pictures and providing free photos with the option to buy larger prints. It was a nice memento! This bar was family friendly and was busy on a Saturday night. This also seemed like one of the better options in town so I'm glad we made this a spot for our trip to Sequoia National park.

Very convenient stop after visiting Sequoia National park. This is the closest store to the park…read moreentrance. We had breakfast and a late lunch here and everything we ordered was good. My favorite was their cheeseburger. The lady working the front counter was extremely nice and helped us find everything we needed.

Just spent two days up at at Sequoia National Forest in a GREAT cabin right across the street from…read morethe Totem Market. We ordered breakfast to go and it was quick, fresh and delicious! They also have a lot of cute souvenirs and lots of "incidentals" in case you happen to have forgotten to bring something. Cute store, lots to look at and the food was great! Thank you!! C & R from Orange County, CA

We stopped by again yesterday when leaving Sequoia National Park, as we usually do, but honestly, I…read morethink we just had our best experience ever. There was a lot going on in town, which was shocking but we also came out of the park earlier than we normally do, but amazing enough Casa Mendoza wasn't very busy and we got seated immediately, and we just had the best server that we've ever had there, she was so polite and friendly and crazy efficient with our orders and getting them back to us asap. I didn't wanna fill up on beans and rice so I just went with an à la carte of three crispy tacos, and a tamale. I told her to put them all on one plate when they came out looking like the best à la carte plate I've ever seen; almost as if it was a menu item unto itself. Everything just had so much flavor, and the tamale is definitely in the top two of best tamales I've ever had. We will continue to come here after our Sequoia adventures for hopefully many more years to come

Stopped here for lunch after our trip to the park. We sat outside with great ambiance and the…read moreservice was quick and kind. The food was delicious, starting with their chips and salsa. The chips were lightly seasoned and the salsa was flavorful. The kids had a good amount of options for food which is nice, other restaurants maybe have 3 or 4. The adult portions were huge! I had the carne and shrimp burrito and the shrimp were big. I didn't know they made burritos that big anymore. We definitely would like to come back next time we're in town

Please don't let the handful of positive reviews fool you--this place is a true 0-1 star…read moreexperience. The first red flag should have been when we arrived at 10 a.m. and the front door was still locked, despite there being two groups on the patio and a couple of cars in the lot. We brushed it off, thinking maybe we'd just missed the breakfast rush. The service was slow, but that wasn't the real issue. The food quality was absolutely bottom of the barrel. Our orders were incorrect, they were out of basic items like milk, and the French toast tasted like it had been made with toilet water. It was completely inedible. After the French toast meals were removed, we still walked out paying over $70 for just drinks and two kids' meals. Completely unacceptable. Never again--we should've trusted our gut and left the moment we started questioning it. Save yourself the disappointment and go literally anywhere else. Would you like me to make a shorter, punchier version (more straight to the point for quick readers) as well, or keep it in this detailed style?

First off I was a bit worried with the reviews. I don't review a lot unless I'm going to give…read morepositive review. If I don't like a place I just don't come back. I hate when people give a one star when they still ate the food. Anyways I called to see how late I could order. Come to find out I can order to go all the way until 9:30pm. I ordered my food around 8:30 pm tonight. Lady on phone said it would be ready in 15min. I got there about 8:50 and the food had just come out. Now about the food.. first off I have never been to a place that you can order steak with refried beans and Mexican rice. Lol..So I knew I had to order it! I ordered the rib eye steak, beans and veggies. I wasn't expecting anything great but let me tell you..the food was very good. I first took a bite of the medium rare steak and it was cooked perfect! Then I had to try those beans! And they were really good and the veggies were perfectly soft but not too soft. Usually when I eat at Texas Roadhouse their veggies are always too crunchy. So this was a big surprise. I will be here one more day and more than likely I will be coming back to eat in their outdoor dining area. Sometimes you just have to give something a chance.

FIVE STARS!! even after visiting again 8 years later. Whenever my friends would say they are…read morevisiting the Sequoias, I ALWAYS told them about this sandwich shop and that they HAVE to go. As the years went on I was a little wary of giving them that recommendation since it's been so long since I've been there...but good to know it's still just as amazing 8 years later. They have updated the interiors and there is plenty of seating both inside and outside the sandwich shop. We opted to sit outside so that we could see the river (even though it was 90+ degrees...but in the shade it was a cool 85 degrees) Gourmet Green 5/5 turkey, creamy almond cilantro jalapeno spread (not spicy to me) kind of reminded me of the green goddess sauce, red onion, roasted red pepper, havarti and spinach. Everything just worked beautifully and it basically felt like eating a salad. Blue Cheese Potato Salad 4/5 I wanted this to be more blue cheesy, but it was still pretty tasty. Though when my bf tasted this, he said it was really blue cheesey so maybe I just want it to be way more intense tasting. So glad that this place is still here and that they still are super delicious :)

All the hype is true!! Sierra Subs is the go to lunch spot…read morehere in Three Rivers, California. I've had over half a dozen different sandwiches and quesadillas at this establishment and it never disappoints. Always fresh and consistent not to mention world renowned. That tends to say all you need to know about a small town sandwich shop. A great spot on the river for your dining experience! Don't miss it! I'll see you there! Be on the lookout for their sandwich and other specials!! The only thing not to like here is that they're closed Sundays and Mondays. Clean Honest Food! True that!!!

After spending the day exploring Sequoia National Park, we were starving and decided to stop at…read moreTony's Taverna on Wheels. It was Thursday evening, and the place was much busier than we expected. There was a pretty long line, and we waited about 20 minutes for our food, but once we took the first bite, we understood why so many people were there. Everything tasted fresh, flavorful, and made to order. This definitely isn't your typical fast food, it feels like real homemade Greek cooking served from a food truck. Between the four of us, we ordered the Three Rivers Plate, the Smash Burger, and the Falafel Pita Sandwich, and every single meal was a hit. The only thing I wish was different is that the burger didn't come with fries or another side. That said, the burger itself was juicy, full of flavor, and cooked perfectly, so I really can't complain too much. If you're driving out of Sequoia National Park and looking for a great place to eat before heading home, don't skip this spot. It's well worth the wait, and we'd happily stop here again on our next trip.

A bit pricey IMO but was one of the better spots we ate at in Three Rivers while visiting the park…read more The steak sandwich was very tasty with tender steak and good flavor, just wish it came with a touch more for the $20 price tag. Loved the chimichurri, sharpness of the pickled onions and you can never go wrong with using dutch crunch bread for any sandwich. The loaded gyro fries while looked amazing, were slightly underwhelming also for the $20 price tag. It did have solid flavors but barely any gyro meat unfortunately. Basically was a bunch of fries that also could've been crispier too. Luckily was able to go when there wasn't a big ole line so the wait wasn't too bad for food. I'm not 100% certain it was this or what caused it, but after eating our stomachs were a bit messed up for a bit and pretty sure it was eating here (Luckily nothing too crazy lol). I'd still recommend this spot when in the area as it did seem like a popular spot and better than a lot of other options in town.