Talk about a hidden gem! The Grove is one of those places that if you know, you know! It's out in…read morethe middle of nowhere and can be found a good 3/4 mile from the initial entrance from the road. It's nestled behind acres and acres of beautiful trees, but well worth the drive! They have a lovely outdoor area perfect for watching the sunset and gazing into the lush greenery that surrounds the restaurant. We sat inside and the decor gave a homey, almost hole-in-the-wall vibe. There's nothing particularly fancy about the interior of the restaurant, but every member of the staff makes you feel like a guest at their table. We started off with a cold bottle of sauvignon blanc and tried a few appetizers: the bruschetta, mac and cheese, and steak bites. Everything was flavorful and cooked to perfection! Steaks are their specialty at The Grove and are procured from a local cattle rancher. Each piece is specially hand-cut. My husband and I each had the ribeye special and it didn't disappoint. The portions were huge and we could have easily shared a plate. Their menu overall is extensive and has something for everyone - lamb, steak, chicken, fish. We had a great time, enjoyed the amazing hospitality, and can't wait to come back!

Excellent food service was excellent and ambiance was also excellent give it a 10 all the way aroundread more

I love Andersen's Pea Soup because it is nostalgic for me - my family would always stop here on…read moretrips down to SoCal. The pea soup really is great if you like pea soup, and you can't go wrong with the travelers special to get all the fixings. They have hearty dishes here - you will not leave hungry. I love the chicken fried steak as well! It's got a fun Danish theme, with a cute gift shop in the front with eclectic goods. It's a casual spot which makes it great for travelers. Everyone has always been nice throughout the several decades I've been here - I can't think of one bad experience. Everyone has been really welcoming.

This is by far one of my favorite places. Every time I'm in the area I feel like just jumping up…read moreand down because I get to come here and eat again. Their pea soup is utterly amazing. The best pea soup I've ever had in my life. Their onion cheese rolls should always be dipped in the pea soup! Soooo good Additionally, the atmosphere is amazing. They have these cute little shops with cheeses and all kinds of things you can purchase and a bakery area. The only thing I regret about my visit is they don't have the chips and salsa they used to have in the bar area anymore. They said they haven't had it since covid. This is not a Mexican restaurant.... But honest to God. It's the best salsa I've ever had - BRING IT BACK PLEASE!!!

I would highly recommend this grill to anyone looking for a scratch made delicious meal. The…read moreservice is great and atmosphere welcoming. By far one of the best places to eat on the Westside.

Service was excellent, our waitress, Auggie was delightful. My husband and I visited on a whim…read more Looking for fried fish and glass of wine on a Friday. The best part it was local. Didn't even expect it in Newman but there they are on Main Street. I ordered the fish and chips, my husband ordered the Philly cheesesteak. The fish was delicious, the cod was tender cooked to perfection. My husband not so much, iykyk, we are Philadelphia natives so needless to say the bread was the problem. The taste was good, nice and cheesy but the bread. Definitely would go again, but the fish is always going to be my go to!!!!

Enjoying a lovely evening with my beautiful wife. Great ambience. Great people! Great service!…read moreGreat food! This restaurant and the way it flows is one of one.

Exceeded our expectations Issabel and Sabrina are an…read moreabsolute Great provider of service.

Delicious food, excellent service with a chill laid back atmosphere. Definitely recommend...read more

Wow!! This place is so nice! Looking for a nice place to stop in and eat when on a road trip. Not…read morefar off the 99 and easy to get back on! No sticky floors or tables. Clean restaurant. Bathroom could use an update. Friendly environment. Kid/family friendly. There's not a whole lot of seating inside but they also have a nice outdoor patio. We were greeted right away and our waitress came quickly to take our order. She was great, the food took a bit long, but my oh my was it worth it!! Hubs and I shared a Philly cheesesteak with shoestring fries. Kiddos had a cheeseburger and fries and a cheese pizza. Both good. I highly recommend this place! Oh and happy hour is 2-7 mon- fri! Every happy hour day has different drink specials. I had a bay breeze- vodka, cranberry juice and pineapple juice. Not too sweet and not too strong. Very enjoyable!! Thank you for a pleasant experience!

We come to Mission de Oro Hotel every year when we're in Santa Nella visiting my mom and dad's…read moregravesite at the National Veterans Cemetery. This visit happened to fall on Mother's Day weekend. We had reservations for both Saturday and Sunday, but we stopped in on Saturday to cancel that day's reservation since we'd already eaten lunch and knew we wouldn't be hungry by dinnertime. On Sunday, when we checked in for our reservation, I was impressed -- the hostess remembered us by name, which says a lot considering how many guests come through the restaurant. We were seated, and soon after we were greeted by Eleanor, our server. She was warm, attentive, and never made us feel pressured, which was a huge improvement from a previous visit. She answered every question I had, including how they cook a medium‑rare steak (every chef has their own interpretation, lol). She also gave an honest answer when I asked whether the vegetables used at dinner come from their greenhouse. The service felt genuine, and the food was excellent -- a much better experience than my last review. This visit was absolutely worth the return. Kudos to Eleanor and the Kitchen at The Mission.

We stopped her to get some take-out pizza because we'd been having trouble finding anything…read moregluten-free in the area. We called about 20 mins in advance on our way from Casa de Fruta (where I could eat nothing). We'd never been there, always stopping for a pit-stop at Pea Soup Anderson's when going through that area. So first of all, the hotel grounds are beautiful, totally unexpected in this middle of nowhere hotel. The outdoor dining area for the restaurant is gorgeous and relaxing. The staff aware all polite and helpful. I had to wait a bit longer than expected but I grabbed the pizzas and took them to the car and was first of all shocked at how beautiful the pizza was. I got the California veggie pizza without mushrooms and added pepperoni, with gluten free crust. My husband got the same but not gluten free. This was one of the best gluten free pizzas I've EVER had. Everything as clearly freshly made. Amazing. Sad it's so far away from where I live! On the way out I checked out prices for the hotel...about 200 bucks a night. Totally reasonable. We'll be back here next time we're heading through this area!

Probably one of my favorite places to stop by when driving between Northern and Southern…read moreCalifornia. Being able to enjoy a full meal without completely extortionary prices is a rarity in today's world - and quite frankly if you want to get it in California, you probably need to get it driving up and down I-5. Not sure where else you can do it. The set menu is pretty simple. You pick your entree, say what side dishes you want, and they're off to the races with a full-course meal for you by providing family-style sides - namely salad, a lamb soup (fantastic!), baked beans, even a quick easy dessert at the end. Also, a house wine, which I honestly can't judge in terms of quality, but it certainly isn't /bad/ (ie, it's drinkable). As for my review, the main entrees I've had have generally been decent. I've had the tri-tip and the lamb chop and they both have come out decently seasoned, decently cooked. My thoughts on the side dishes: 1. The lamb soup is definitely the best. It's super flavorful, super tender, the meat really falls apart in your mouth. Honestly, the lamb soup might even be better than the actual lamb entrees. 2. The vegetable soup is basically just fine. It's nice and hearty, but honestly not super memorable (in either direction). 3. The salad is probably my least favorite entree simply because it always has too much dressing and is a bit too "rich" for my liking. I've actually found that it tastes pretty good though if you eat it on top of the bread. 4. Baked beans - basically hearty and good with the generous parmesan cheese they put over it. I'm a fan. My actual certified Gamer Pro-Tip is to toss tabasco sauce into it - it definitely balances out the parmesan better. 5. Potato salad - I don't actually think too memorable besides being adequate. Definitely filling. Anyways, the amount of food and diversity of dishes you get is crazy - and it's remarkably rare to see this kind of cuisine at this price point. Finally, there's honestly just not a lot of competition in the "places to eat driving up and down between Los Angeles and the Bay Area." If I had to think of any changes, I really just think they need slightly less dressing on the salad! No complaints otherwise!

So this is a popular spot for locals. Had to hit it up. Older building but quaint and clean…read more Great atmosphere, bar is always packed and jolly. Seating is family style so a great way to meet people. I ordered the tri tip and my friend ordered the baked chicken. It comes with a bottle of wine and all the sides. I LOVED the salad!!! So fresh and crispy. Homemade garlic ranch dressing. It was delicious. Bread was good and fresh. Ranch beans were yummy, a bit cold but still very tasty. French fries were old and cool. Didn't love those. They also serve lamb stew. I don't love lamb so I didn't try that. My friend did and he said it was really good (ate my portion too!) Our meat came and the tri tip was flavorful but over cooked and saturated in gravy. I would try again but ask for more rare and no gravy. Gravy wasn't bad, I don't like over sauced food. The baked chicken was very tasty and very farm to table like. Service was great. People were happy and conversing. Waiter was very attentive. The experience was good. I need to try again and see now that I know how it works if I can try something different! For sure get the salad though!!

Excellent venue with a wonderful ambiance, and the food was truly delicious. On top of that they…read morehad great service.

Went to a company event here in December and loved it! Food and service was amazing. Very cool…read moreambience. Now planning on hosting a friends 50th birthday here soon

Can't go wrong to be honest, maybe I'm bias since I get the same thing everytime but they've never…read morefailed me even on a packed afternoon I get my meal in quick and easy. Highly recommend the chicken Philly !

Do not eat here! Unless you're REALLY hungry!…read more I've eaten at the Hot Rod Diner several times and each time, not only was the food excellent, but the portions are large! I leave with a box every time! Additionally, the service is outstanding and the staff is always courteous and polite. Even when they're crazy busy! And the place is popular, so they do tend to get pretty busy. In summary, the Hot Rod Diner is just a great place to eat.

Back in Livingston to visit the gf's family, and of course we had to stop by Foster Farms for some…read morequality diner food. Something I learned from the last time is that you can get your fried chicken 'buffalo dipped', which means after they freshly fry your chicken pieces, they dip it in buffalo sauce. This was a game changer! Some of the best fried chicken I've had and their buffalo sauce is the right amount of vinegar and spice. If you like anything buffalo, definitely try the fried chicken buffalo dipped. I think even their strips would be good this way. I ate the leftovers cold, and it was still hella good. On this day, they had a tuna melt special. Nothing special about it, but it's really good and simple. The fries were good as well, just needed a little more salt and pepper. We usually get the spicy chicken soup, but this time it was pretty mid, definitely better when you eat it there and not that great for takeout. Overall, definitely a staple whenever visiting the area because it's a simple yet affordable meal that hits the spot every time.

Classic diner vibes, with a lil livas spice!…read more Foster Farms Cafe is some of Livingston's best. Like most diners, the menu is pretty extensive. From traditional American breakfast to fried chicken dinner and literally everything in between. Some of my favorites are the spicy chicken soup (MUST TRY), tuna melt (when available), BLT, club, sweet potato fries, and fried chicken (duh). Food is made fresh, great quality, and isn't super greasy. Portion sizes are very large. You'll 100% get your money's worth! The spicy chicken soup is a signature menu item. It is absolutely unique and delicious. It's kind of hard to describe but I want to say it's like a crossover between chili and chicken tortilla soup? It's hearty and has a great spice combination filled with hominy, chicken, corn. I like to top mine off with tapatio and extra black pepper. Really, if you take anything from this review, just try this soup. This spot is your typical comfortable neighborhood diner. It feels homey and welcoming. Service is always super friendly. Most weekday mornings/early afternoons are slow enough, you can seat yourself. Weekends are jammed packed; they'll open the extra seating area. Their hours have varied a lot since the pandemic. I know they're open late on Thursdays. To be safe, I'll call before I stop by to make sure they're open. If you're driving down the 99, craving some diner food, skip Denny's and come straight here!