Visiting for the holiday weekend. Short walk/drive from the KOA campground. Clean appearance from the outside - pretty flowers & benches. Doesn't look weatherworn from the heat/wind. Welcoming staff as soon as we came in. Loved the wood tables & chairs. Cheerful summer decor inside & the patio looked nice as well. Lots of locals seemed to come in as we were there. Friendly & helpful with our kids - always helps! Good fries & chicken strips for the kids. Husband had prime rib - he LOVED it. I had the blackened salmon which was amazing. Not too salty & had good flavor. Was really happy finding this local find & enjoyed our time there! read more

Sierra Vista Restaurant - Red, Blue Mule for 4th of July. Was sweeter than expected but once mixed up, was good & a change from the general mule. - American Near Me - Weldon, California

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I had dinner here for the first time after driving by many times. I had the Halibut and it was delicious. This is a small family business and while some people can be over critical about their reviews I just gotta say they work super hard and I would definitely recommend them to anyone. They do a great job read more

Always our favorite spot in the KRV! The staff and food are great! Oh and the cocktails are amazing, Joy is always coming up with new drinks Delicious sirloin steak dinners tonight read more

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The steaks are awesome. The prime rib served on the weekends are to die for. Mmmmm yummy.

the food was really good & the service was as well :) cute & cozy restaurant, it feels like you're eating in someone's home. i got the "petite" prime rib & that thing was huge. the fries could've been better but other than that, no complaints! read more

I live down the street and am a regular customer.i also travel regularly and visit a wide array of restaurants across the west coast. this restaurant takes all aspects above and beyond. service is exceptional, food is amazing. the selection of food is satisfying and delectable. 5/5 in all categories. we should also remember this is a restaurant in the middle of nowhere with an extensive offering. they even offer take out and a full service bar with outdoor dining that has a Michelin star view. please support local passions and dine here you will not be disappointed. I will likely be visiting here well into my retirement read more

Steak and shrimp special was excellent. Meat cooked and seasoned perfect. Large salad portion and the butter roll were great too. Fried zucchini app is a must read more

Steak and shrimp scampi, screw driver for the drink, great service, great atmosphere, nice bar, spent $50.00 for food and drink, fair price considering it's April 2024. If you want fast food prices and grease this is Not the place for you. Country music and great people and food with a relaxing atmosphere is what you get. read more

Sierra Vista Restaurant - American Near Me - Weldon, California

My Wife and l ate at Sierra Vista Restaurant on March 1st 2025 after driving by for months, it was terrible. The halibut was freezer burnt and overcooked my shrimp scampi was soaking in l don't know what and had no flavor the steak was ok but super thin and my Long Island ice tea was so bad l could not finish it. The halibut was a small piece of steak ( 1in by 3in) that looked nothing like there advertised filet in the picture . My wife said to let it go but after reading other reviews l got irritated either the reviews are lies or they just gave us terrible food. The waitress was good but stressed so l left a good tip. We will never eat there again. read more

They catered our daughter's wedding last Saturday. Made everything beautiful tasty and easy. Then they catered the Sunday brunch too. Just listen to Joy and do whatever she suggests! She knows her business and knows how to make your celebration a success . read more

I had a destination wedding near Sierra Vista on 4/20/24. The September prior, we went to see the location and we had tried a ceviche place nearby and were pretty set on going with them. We were nearly about to leave the area and thought "well, maybe we should just stop by this other restaurant since we are here" and boy, oh, boy are we glad that we did. We met Joy, who we now call "the bell of the ball". She was literally the BEST part of the wedding- well, that and the love my husband and I share. Joy and her team handled all of the food, the details, the creativity, even some decor! She is the resourceful type and also has a goal of saving her clients money. She gave suggestions on what to go bigger on and what to scale back on. She would say, "oh we have that. I will bring it" and allowed us to save both money and space on the ride out there. The ceviche became the pre-ceremony food and Joy became the main meal and we even added a brunch by the river that she put together and it was FANTASTIC!!! The food was tasty, perfect quantity, amazing homemade feel and fed our entire large guest list. She was not overwhelmed EVER even when the venue owner gave us some issues. She was professional, kind, flexible and just the best. Her team was helpful, creative, sweet and professional. I wish I had photos but I was just enjoying the moments so much- mostly due to her team having everything under control. I cannot say enough about this catering team. In September, we were able to visit Sierra Vista. Her restaurant was great with wonderful ambiance, and her off site skills were just incredible. We will be back to celebrate our anniversary with Joy. read more

The top sirloin steak was absolutely amazing. It was huge, tender, and delicious. My husband got the petite prime rib special which was actually enough to feed two people. Wonderful atmosphere, service, and all side. Dishes were incredible. My favorite steakhouse here in the valley. If you're passing through this is a must visit location. read more

Sierra Vista Restaurant - Top Sirloin Steak - American Near Me - Weldon, California

We love the steaks and the hamburgers are amazing. The service is always on point. Thank you Miller Family

I ordered the skinny fries and shrimp. The ranch dressing taste the best out of all of it. Prices are too high. Will not be coming back here

I have celiac disease and Sierra Vista is excellent to clientele with food allergies. I have never been glutened here, or cross contaminated. They always make me feel welcome and have never made me feel I should just "cook my own food" or like "it's a pain to deal with." I had an amazing bacon wrapped fillet mignon, rare, 2+ inches thick; it cut like butter, melted in my mouth like butter, amazingly delicious, OMG to die for, in addition to salad with Italian, and green beans. No gluten, no dairy is what my celiac is, and their food is so delicious it doesn't taste gluten or dairy free. A very nice and amazing family owned and operated restaurant. It is clean, beautiful inside and out, with amazing service, oh, and a bar. I highly recommend Sierra Vista on. HWY 178 in Weldon California note: the back patio makes an amazing venue for a wedding read more

We held a high school reunion on the patio, with over 50 guests. The ENTIRE staff of the restaurant were absolutely amazing and helpful! From the very start to the end, Joy was so helpful and fun to work with! We had a delicious buffet with brisket, chicken, salad, potatoes and bread - so delicious! The entire event was a huge success and I owe a lot of it to Joy and the rest of the staff at the restaurant! read more

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I have eaten there 2 times and sad to say the Ribeye steaks were not good both times. The first time the steak was the worst I had eaten to date. It was so tough I could hardly chew it enough to swallow it. Good flavor but the toughest steak I have ever had. I know tough meat because I eat Venison on a regular basis. The second time was last night at a birthday party. The special was a Ribeye with shrimp. Everyone at the table that ordered the special as I did received their steaks looked fine. Mine was nothing like theirs sad to say it was 1/4 inch thick, the thickness of a pencil. I ordered it medium rare which is impossible on a steak 1/4 inch thick and hard to say that it was 10oz either. It was a steak you would use for a sandwich not for a dinner at $35.00. The waiting staff was amazing and received a good tip for their hard work. What should the kitchen have done if they ran out of the good steaks? A good restaurant would send the staff out to the customer and explain the situation and ask if you wanted something else. Not put anything they on a plate and send it out to the customer. I did not have a chance to speak to the staff about it due to how busy they were. read more

Love this place! Staff is always so friendly, and owners are always checking on people. They truly care! Every meal I've had here has been great! Definitely a local favorite and a great place to stop for tourists! They're outside seating is beautiful! read more

The food is great we come here every January 3rd on our anniversary. The atmosphere is so pleasant and the service is great. We highly recommend this out of the way Gem!!! read more

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Great food love the outdoor sitting great service love the wood table and chairs wish the creek was running

This was the second time my wife and I ate at Sierra Vista and we had great experiences both times. The first time my wife had a special and I had the ribeye. No, it wasn't the best ribeye I've ever had, but it was a very good piece of meat and it was cooked perfectly medium rare - and it was reasonably priced (far better than the more expensive ribeye in a restaurant with a view in Kernville). This time we both got the prime rib. Again, it was perfectly prepared and as succulent a slab of prime rib as I have ever had. The salads and baked potatoes were also just right. There was a wonderful breeze blowing through the outside dining area and compelling views. I'm a bit of a wine snob, so it would be great to get such well prepared proteins with something more interesting than Josh, but the wine was perfectly serviceable, plentiful and well-priced. We are looking forward to bringing friends here. read more

Took forever for someone to come and ask us for drinks took forever to finally get them it was hot in their flys in the window. Let's just say it will be awhile before I ever go their . They were never prepared. I ran a restaurant. This place was a joke read more

Steaks are always prepared to perfection & service is always amazing. Ambiance is perfect.

Been a patron for years. I love the interior with rustic wood chairs and decor. You won't see dusty fixtures - everything is very clean. There's also seating on an outside patio surrounded by trees. A nice atmosphere. They carry several beers, wine and alcohol. Their ice tea is also nice. Restroom is outside. The waitstaff is great and knows the menu very well. This summer they serve fried fish and chips on Friday evenings. Each order has been great...crunchy fish and seasoned or battered fries. Expect 2 tablespoons of coleslaw that doesn't fill up the cup. If you order this, a dessert is included but not rolls. Salad is not included since the coleslaw is considered salad. I keep trying different items on the menu trying to hit that great meal and find it all lacking, depending on the cook. For last Friday's meal I ordered penne alfredo with shrimp and was very disappointed. Pasta was not penne and the pasta was swimming in sauce. The butterflied shrimp was good but way too much sauce. Either the salad or dessert is included...can't remember which one. I ordered both and was surprised to see a charge for one of them. Over the years I tried the different steaks. There is no filet. The ribeye is a large end cut and not very tender. Seems like a poor cut and I was disappointed. The baked potatoes are good as are the tater condiments. I can't remember any recent prime rib meal and will not comment. Kabobs. I'd steer away from these if you expect 'grilled' kabobs. I had a beef kabob which tasted steamed along with steamed vegetables. Very unappetizing. I believe the cook we had that evening cooks them in foil on 'a grill.' Not what I want. Greens choices. I don't care for field greens and that's what they serve. No romaine. Salad includes various vegetables and isn't bad. Rice Pilaf. May not be what you expect. It's rather odd. Want a martini? Expect to pay $9. I like eating at local restaurants but feel like I'm overpaying for what I get at Sierra Vista nowadays. I try to be generous in reviews and hope you will stop in and make your own decision. I also think while all diners should be treated well, your locals are your bread and butter. We are the ones who want to keep coming back. Pass through diners may write a review but you'll never see them again. Locals like to be friendly and want to chitchat with the staff a bit and feel valued. (And I apologize for any locals who overstay their time and take up table space. I try to be respectful of my dining time.) I also read reviews of early closing. Yep. It happens if the restaurant is empty too long. If going later, call first and not be disappointed. read more

This was my first time here. I loved the way the place looked. Cozy and friendly. I ordered the halibut and was very pleased. Everyone at my table was pretty happy. Waitress was outstanding!!! read more

Sierra Vista Restaurant - American Near Me - Weldon, California

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I have dined here three times and three times have been very satisfied with every element of this establishment the food is prepared exactly as it should or is requested (they know the difference between rare and medium rare) the service is great the small sirloin is big the ambiance is regional to the positive indoor and outdoor dining I love it two of us had appetizer steak and shrimp and chicken and shrimp beer(s) under 67.00 only wish they had tap beer. read more

Wow, what a wonderful place to visit. Clean, pleasant waitress named Daisy who catered to our wishes. I had the pecan crusted trout with baked potato, my husband had the chicken kabob with baked potato. Totally cooked to perfection.kudos to the chef. Thank you read more

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The staff were great, extremely friendly both in advance of our visit as well as during it, the food was delicious and the view was fantastic! read more

we were very pleased, the steak was cooked to perfection, the best in KRV, we will definitely eat here again. Thank you for making our first Valentines Day in KRV, wonderful! read more

we drove all the way to Kernville, to have dinner at a place, when we got there the wait was too long. Other places were closed so we came back and tried this place for the 1st time. it looks very fancy from the outside, but the prices are great! True Gem! Respect to the waitress, i believe her name is Daisy, who worked alone and was ontop of things! Patient with our group of 6 and very friendly ! Food preparation and taste perfect! Great cook! Very charming ambiance, could maybe use some cute candle lights in the window for a little more light, but overall super cute!!! read more

Worst steak I ever had. Badly prepared, low quality, tasteless, overdone at a premium prices. Owner/cook said, "if I didn't charge for everyone who didn't like their dinner I would be out of business...". Let that sink in. Unapologetically horrible. Do yourself a favor and keep driving. read more

Sierra Vista Restaurant has been around about four years. With a log-cabin style theme on the outside, the small dining area and bar is casual and friendly. An enclosed outdoor patio is both roomy and airy. Enjoy views of the sun setting on the southern Sierra skyline when dining outdoors in the summertime. Specializing in salad, steaks and seafood, a top rate lunch averages about $10 and a first-class dinner about twice that; everything on their menu is a great value. Only consistent complaint is with their deserts, which tend to be tiny and overpriced. Otherwise, our groups have eaten here many times with rarely a disappointment. They maintain separate lunch and dinner hours from Wednesday through Sunday. They are located on Highway 178 in Weldon. Overall as Kern County goes, Sierra Vista is without question the finest restaurant between Ridgecrest and Bakersfield. read more

Stopped here for dinner. Lovely setting but a little cramped and noisy. The chopped sirloin was perfectly cooked snd delicious. The teriyaki chicken and shrimp scampi was another story...The chicken was dry and tough and the shrimp was overcooked. The dinner salads were large and good m the steamed broccoli with carrots was perfect. The prices are a little high but the attentive service is worth it. It's not a bad choice but there are better ones. read more

Stopped here on my way home from the lake. The service was excellent, beer was ice cold, and the food was delicious! The waitresses were very nice and made me feel comfortable like I was a regular. The food took a minute to get to the table but when it did I was pleasantly surprised. Everything was hot and fresh. I would recommend this place and will be stopping by on my next visit. read more

Helen was such an attentive server, and our food was out of this world good. Didn't expect to have such a stellar experience here as the place is unassuming from the outside, but the interior is gorgeous! My Rib Eye was perfect. One of the best I've ever had. We'll come here every time we visit the area. read more

Disappointing food, poor presentation, small portions, slow Service. Advertised special not available. To be fair, the poor service was not the waitresses fault. She was the Only waitress for the entire restaurant, the entire evening. The prime rib special was only offered to the first table (6), as it was small. We were the 2nd table in the restaurant and we got the ribeye as the special . And it went downhill from there. The French onion soup was cold, not even warm enough to melt the sliced cheese (fresh out of the plastic wrap). My steak was cooked well, when I ordered medium rare. The potato was okay. The "hot fudge" sundae was a tiny scoop of ice cream with a tiny drizzle of chocolate sauce and whipped cream that was flat, but was charged almost $5.00. We have tried and retried this restaurant, and we won't be back. read more

What a pleasant surprise. My wife and were camping at the Kern River KOA in Weldon and noticed the Sierra Vista Restaurant as we were driving in. After we set up our site we decided it was time for dinner so we chose the near by Sierra Vista. Upon entering, we immediately liked the country chic décor and friendly service. After seeing an abundance of cows in the surrounding area, my wife decided on the beef. I chose the chicken shish kabobs. Fortunately for me my wife shared her steak, and it was excellent. I wished I would have ordered the beef :) We look forward to visiting the KOA, but more to return to Sierra Vista. If you're ever in Weldon, be sure to visit Sierra Vista, they're open for lunch and dinner. read more

What an Amazing dinner. The staff, food, service,~~Off the Hook. A hidden gem here in Weldon. Live this place what a Perfect experience read more

Sierra Vista Restaurant - Rich & Michele have Lobster and Steak Salad. Yummy - American Near Me - Weldon, California

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Great customer service and excellent food. Quick service and friendly staff. Great environment and perfect place to stop when passing through. read more

this place is a hidden gem. great food. friendly staff. good atmosphere. my buddies and I (6 of us) are staying at KOA a few doors down and walked over. food came out in a timely matter, and was delicious. I had the salmon, which was tender and flakey and slightly crispy on the outside. cooked perfectly. baked potato was great with the works. and to top off our amazing dinner, the desert, berry crisp ala mode was mouthwatering. thank you. we will be back! read more

Sierra Vista Restaurant - salmon. baked potato. the works. and a Jack and Coke. - American Near Me - Weldon, California

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