20 of us made a little road trip to Plymouth this morning for a nice breakfast. They had a nice…read morearea all set up for us and our server was right on top of getting our drinks and menus. I had the Marlene's Special which is 2 pancakes, 2 eggs, a wither bacon, sausage or ham. It's BIG and comes on two plates. The pancakes are BIG and fluffy delicious. I ordered my eggs over hard and the were perfect. The bacon was also big and tasty. The restaurant looked to be filled with lots of locals and is very comfortable inside. It was our first time there, but absolutely won't be the last.

Stopped for a good breakfast. Nice interior. Busy but no wait. So figured it would be a good…read morestop. We got coffee about 10 minutes after being seated. Then after 30 minutes and no one taking our order we decided it was time to go. Coffee was good and hot. But service and timeliness poor. Can definitely understand a delay but 30 minutes with no order is not within reason. No pics added due to not getting to the order Part. Promising but lacked basic entry level service.

Absolute waste of money! $18 for a burger that was so tough and sloppy i had to wash my beard after…read moreeating it. The 49er is a bbq bacon burger. One lame ass slice of bacon. And waaaay to much bbq sauce. The meat was so fucking tough and chewy. Had to be very old meat or just cooked to death. Somebody needs to learn to cook. I will happily drive to Jackson for McDonalds next time... the produce... lettuce so tough i couldn't bite through it?!? Where the hell do you even find that???. I completely understand the inch tall stack of napkins they gave me now. WORST burger I've had in years. This wagon nor there restaurant will ever get another penny from me. the only good part was the fry's. But hard to fuck up frozen food in a deep frier. BOTTOM LINE HUGE WASTE OF MONEY!

We are so glade that we stopped at this place and didn't get scared away because of the 1 star…read morerating. Food is delicious and fresh, very TASTEY!

Food:5 out of 5 Service: 5 out of 5…read moreAmbiance: 4 out 5 Great lunch, friendly servers, laid back attitude for being a Michelin star.

If Michelin knew about Plymouth, California they would put a star here! Established in 1871 and…read moreincorporated in 1917, originated as a Gold Rush mining town originally known as Pokerville or Puckerville. Centered around the productive Plymouth Consolidated Mine, it became a key hub for quartz mining, later evolving into the "Gateway to the Shenandoah Valley" for its renowned wine region. Taste is in the heart of downtown. With two menus and seating areas (the dining room or bar) you must order off the menu where you sit (no cross ordering which is great). Sit at the bar for the bar menu or sit in the dining room for a fixed price menu only but with fantastic choices and you can even get multiple section dishes which they scale down the generous size of a single dish so you can try more food (genius strategy). We were celebrating our 33rd wedding anniversary and we went all out like I hit the lottery (don't we all wish?). I started out with the caviar service which came with these incredible potato cakes rather than the usual mini Bellinis. Then we had oysters on the half shell, perfectly shucked, clean and no grit. Nothing ruins an oyster experience like a grit of shell or sand. None of that here! My photos show the entire meal which rivaled many restaurants I have been to in San Francisco. This is a Michelin level dinner but at a reasonable price considering the portions (LARGE) unlike The French Laundry where you get 80% less food for 75% higher prices. This is a place not to miss and is now my #1 pick for January 2026 for a high end quality meal with white glove service in the Sierra Nevada Foothills. I will be returning to check the bar menu which has completely different food. The menu will change so what I listed might not be on the menu but the Mushroom Cigars have always been on the menu for years. It clearly is a crowd pleaser and there is nothing here to critique other than you want to just keep eating! 5 Stars 1 Michelin Star (needs to be awarded here in my book!)

Best burgers we have ever had, hands down! We haven't stopped talking about the burger since and…read moretell all of our friends. We can't wait to come back! Please do not change anything!

Stopped by 88 Giant Burger and absolutely loved it! I had a burger and fries, and both were super…read moreyummy, fresh, flavorful, and exactly what you want from a classic burger spot. It's a great mom-and-pop burger shack with that nostalgic, no-frills charm. Friendly vibes, good food, and fast service. Definitely a local gem!

Love the ambience, the staff, and the people that go there...so friendly and relaxing. The food is…read moregreat. You may have to wait a while, but it is worth it.

We were staying at 49er campground and called in to get 2 pizzas and try some pork lumpia. From the…read morewebsite description of the homemade dough on the pizza and pictures we were excited. Well the pizza dough soo thin even the top all the edges. No bubbled dough. Barely any toppings. Like it was cooked on canned dough. Lumpia was off the hook delicious! Accept tiny and you only get 3 for 11 bucks. So not our place. O and they open at 5 but won't start cooking burgers til 6 so if your hungry you wait.

Dan was, without question, one of the greatest ambassadors Villa Toscano Winery has ever had…read more His knowledge of wine was exceptional, but what truly made him stand out was the experience he created for every single guest who walked through the door. Dan didn't just pour wine -- he made people feel welcomed, appreciated, and like they were part of the Villa Toscano family. Whether it was your first visit or your fiftieth, Dan had a way of remembering people, connecting with them, making them laugh, and turning a tasting into a memorable experience. His personality, professionalism, humor, and passion for wine made him unforgettable. The turnout on his last day spoke volumes. People didn't just come to say goodbye to an employee -- they came to say goodbye to someone who genuinely impacted their experience and became part of what made Villa Toscano special. Dan set the standard for hospitality, and there's no doubt his presence will be deeply missed. At the same time, congratulations to Cooper's Hawk Winery & Restaurants in Scottsdale, Arizona for landing one of the absolute best in the business. Their guests are about to experience exactly why so many people thought so highly of Dan here in Amador County. Villa Toscano was lucky to have him, and Cooper's Hawk is lucky to have him next. Wishing Dan nothing but success in this next chapter.

The wines were aromatic with lots of options, and for the red tasting you can pick 6 wines out of…read more14‼ My favorite was the Old Vine Zinfandel, and if you like Cabernet, I definitely recommend the Barbera. :) The food was amazing too! The French fries were honestly some of the best I've ever had. I also loved the relaxed Napa style vibe (you get that Napa feeling at half the price), and the dog friendly patio was perfect! (FYI: If you're sitting on the patio, you'll need to pop inside to the counter for your next tasting.)

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!

Ordered the Boujee Blu 1/2lb. Garlic fries, chili bowl and the blackberry shake. Took some time to…read moreorder, and a little longer the get the food, but give them a little grace, the food is worth it. Everything appears to be homemade, the patties look like they're hand made, the shake used blackberry jam It's a small place and was packed with patrons waiting ahead of me. There were only two wonderful people working, so again, be gracious and forgiving. Much Mahalo to the two making our food today everything was delightful, scrumptious and definitely delicious (Ono). I will definitely visit again on my next trip over the Sierra's

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!

The Kitchen is adjacent to Helwig Vineyard (on the same property), which was perfect. We had a…read morelunch reservation after our tasting and sat at one of the patio tables. Diners head into the Kitchen, place order and pay, and receive a buzzer device when the order is ready. My husband and I ordered gyros with fries. Friends ordered burgers and quesadillas. Portions are large and shareable. In the case of gyro and fries vs. me, gyro and fries one. The outdoor space is so lovely I'd return just to have lunch.

The views at Helwig are STUNNING!!…read more But the service was just a B, and the food was only ehhh. For the price I think there is better food and service at other wineries in the area, probably won't be revisiting, but would recommend someone to come to see the grounds!

Driving from Sutter Creek I was in the town of Amador City when I saw the sign for the End of…read moreNowhere. A very boutique winery, they specialize in natural wines - it was the first time I came across a winery that only served natural wines in the area! Founded in 2016, the winery produces only 2,000 cases a year. The wines are produced using locally grown estate grapes as well as grapes from Clarksburg, Acampo and Lodi. Their estate wines are grown in Pioneer at an elevation of 3,300 feet with 13 (!!!) different varietals on only three acres. They tend to be Rhone varietals as well as Barbera which does well in the area. They use neutral oak for barreling. The tasting flight at $10 had six different wines to sample. My favorite was the 2023 Phantom Limb Zinfandel which uses carbonic fermentation. With an alcohol content of 13.8% the certified organic grapes were harvested from the D'Agostini Shenandoah Vineyard using whole bunch fermentation. With concentrated dark red fruit notes, it had flavors of fruit punch with medium tannins. The other wine that stood out was the 2023 Strange Currencies, featuring Nero D'Avola. I am a huge fan of Sicilian varietals and this one did not disappoint. Strange Currencies was slightly more acidic with red fruit aromas and flavors of dark cherries and lots of tannins. This could easily be cellared for a few years. Finally the 2023 Little Faith, Skin Contact White was an orange wine using chenin blanc, pinot gris, chardonnay and orange muscat. It was bottled with residual sugar with a Cap'n'Crunch aroma on the nose and reminiscent of orange soda and lemon rind. It was considered one of their "large production wines" at 450 cases. With such unique names, the actual tasting room lended itself to the eclectic and whimsical wine labels. Lots of wood abounds with colorful original paintings. They are actually quite well known for their burgers, for $14 you can get grass-fed 6.5 oz patties with a variety of toppings. Imma coming back to try the food next. The patio outside is welcoming overlooking a garden area. Definitely worth a visit if you are in the area!

"The End of Nowhere" what a cool name. It's the name of a local Amador City wine label. Their wine…read moretasting room is right in historic Amador City. I'm personally not a wine drinker, I dropped into their tasting room for the food. They were grilling burgers on the grill on the front patio. The smell of those burgers just hit me hard. I had to try one out. So glad I did, it's one of the best burgers I've eaten. Onto the food... ohhh that burger was outstanding. It's not any ordinary burger. Heck no. The 6.5 oz patty meat blend is a thing of lamb, bison, and Wagyu. I have never had that blend before. I can't stop thinking about it. Plus the chef caramelized the onions, spread a housemade mustard aioli, used quality white American cheese, and an artisan burger bun. Bam... delicious! $14. We also ordered a simple salad $5. Nice serving size. It was gorgeous looking and fresh tasting. The wine tasting room is modern, bright, and comfy. The staff is super welcoming. Wine tasting is $10. The End Of Nowhere wines was founded by Chris Walsh. His philosophy is sustainable farmed grapes, 100% native yeast fermentation, no filtration, minimal sulfur, neutral all aging.... gets you some delicious wine! In 2014, he came back to his childhood stomping grounds after many years working as a sommelier in New York City to plant a 10 acre vineyard in Pioneer, CA. Now the wine label uses those grapes and other local grown organic grapes. The shop also has a front and back patio area which the creek runs alongside. The back patio has a deck and lower plaza. The particular day I visited, there was no event or live performance so it was quite beautiful and serene back there. They do host a ton of events. Large shade trees and the creek running alongside (which right now is running at a low stream) sounding like well... a babbling creek. Check out their website endofnowhere.wine for their calendar of events. And they have a bunch of events lined up. Here a a few .... Art n burgers, wine tasting n chef sampling, oyster fest, and wine and local reknown chef dinners. Quality fine wine and dining taste with a small town welcoming vibe.