On the way home we hit this place for lunch. Good food and service even when they were slammed…read more We walked in, all 12 of us and politely waited in line as two employees attempted to take and prep all our orders. It was a younger looking girl at the register who didn't seem alarmed by the immediate rush of people who added to the already semi-long line. A couple times she shouted that she was "sorry for the wait" and that there was "only two of them". I immediately thought "oh no". Our group arrived before breakfast cutoff time but since we were in line so long it was well past the cutoff by the time we could order breakfast. Some were bummed but found alternatives. I went with a bacon burger and onion rings. Both were very good with the onion rings were excellent. The shakes looked good but I wasn't adventurous enough to try some before our long drive home. The place was clean, even the bathroom. I was very impressed with the work ethic of the two employees. Kudos to the owner or hiring manager.

Ahh kernville! Such a beautiful place to spend the summer with your crew. The beautiful Kern river…read moreholds so many adventures. Fishing is so peaceful! We love spending the day fishing and chilling. Our normal fishing spot finally opened up near lunchtime. We had been waiting since 5 am and now that we had gotten it, all of us did not want to give up our spot so we opted to pick something up and eat it on the river. Usually while in Kernville we hit up another spot, BUT that place literally gave 5 out of the 6 of us explosive diarrhea. We always see how packed Mcnally's outpost is , and one of our party members said the original one was good. We arrived and were greeted immediately. The service is phenomenal , they are so polite and helpful. They even remembered to give me the soda when the food was ready. That is where the positives end. The prices are exorbitant!!! My god. 25$ for a burger, that does not come with fries or a drink. I got a double bird chicken sandwich , my wife got a double smash and a drink and my friends got a bacon cheeseburger. It was 100$! One. Hundred. Dollars. US. Jesus. Christ. Now, for the price, I was really hoping the food would be killer. It was not. My shredded chicken was dry , and smothered in a funky tasting BBQ sauce. My wife is typically not one to complain but even she disliked her burger. My buddy didn't even eat his. There is no way local people are coming to eat here. It must be all the tourists tubing and fishing or camping for the weekend hoping for a good burger and leaving sad, with a much lighter wallet. Fries were solid! Everyone in the group did enjoy those. An additional positive note, this kernville restaurant didn't give the group the hershey squirts so that is also a plus.

Stopped by here for the first time with some friends who wanted us to try it out!…read more It's a cute place and had great outdoor seating. The day we went was surprisingly busy because of course it was their 20th anniversary celebrations and we had no idea! Even with it being incredibly busy things came out quickly! I got to try a peach slushy margarita thingy (I forget the cute name) and that was delicious and refreshing! All the food was delicious and well made! My husband really enjoyed the burger and commented how much he liked the meat mix. The server was a delight, and all around it was a good choice to stop by! We will be back next time we're in Kernville!

Been coming a few years (I'm from LA but constantly visit Kernville...a long time)…read more Staff is friendly, the menu is very home bbq/diner-esque. The view is fantastic, and the beers are good (my husband says---he's the beer guy!) They have coloring menu for little kids, and good size portions for them too. Would suggest for visitors (and locals who haven't gotten around to it!)

Amazing ambience and food! The owners here have hearts of…read moregold. We have been coming here for years and this place never fails to deliver amazing food

The best spot to get Mexican food in Kernville! I've been going here since I was a child, before…read morethey moved locations.

I'm not sure of the bartenders name tonight but she was amazing. I ordered steak and lobster and it…read morewas beyond what I expected. Kudos to the cook and bartender! Thank you so much

Good food, good staff. I've come on early nights so I haven't experienced a late night evening…read more(would like too eventually) A fun spot with amusing decor :)

4/11/2025: Stopped by to check out "the chicken place inside the Shell station" for a late…read moreafternoon lunch, and I'm so glad we did! They usually cook the chicken to order to keep it super fresh, but the big Fishing Derby is in the Kern River Valley this weekend so they had some prepared in anticipation of the crowds. I wasn't mad! The food in the case was nicely displayed, the counters were clean. Pretty decent setup for "gas station" food! The chicken is nice and crunchy, and the thighs in the 2pc for $5 box were so moist and flavorful! Reminds me of a he Southern Fried chicken I grew up on (not the Colonel's.. this wasn't squishy). The biscuit they include in the box is tasty, too. The usual guy behind the counter was out to lunch and we were helped by a lady from the gas station side who was filling in and she forgot the butter and honey, but not a big deal. The biscuits were good "as-is". You can also get fried pies for dessert! They're actually fried, and they're shaped like empanadas. Normally $1.49, only $1 each with purchase - you can't beat the deal. The Apple was so good, plenty of cinnamon and just the right amount of sugar. The Strawberry had cream cheese in it and hubby says the strawberry filling reminds him of his Mom's homemade preserves. Delicious! I've heard the potato wedges are also good but we were already full from the "snack boxes". Maybe next time! I also want to try their gizzards. I haven't seen those anywhere since I was a kid! If you're in the area and looking for a tasty meal and a great deal, try Chester's Chicken!

I decided to pop in and see if the chicken was any good. It was late afternoon and apparently the…read morechicken was cooked earlier and had been sitting under a heat lamp all day. It was so disappointing. I don't eat much fried/fast food anymore but this was pretty bad. We don't have a lot of great food in our rural area. A few decent places but not great. I definitely would not eat at this place. But if you still eat garbage like McDonald's you might think this is good.

I stopped by the Taco Bell this past Monday (4/27/26) around 9:00 PM, and it was honestly one of…read morethe best experiences I've ever had at any Taco Bell. The service was outstanding--friendly, fast, and you could tell the team actually cared about doing things right, even later in the evening. What really stood out was the food. Everything looked exactly like it does on the menu--clean, well-prepared, and not thrown together. That's rare for fast food, especially at night. Huge shoutout to the crew working that shift--you guys absolutely nailed it. We live in Bakersfield but I can guarantee that anytime we drive through Lake Isabella (which is more often than not) we will definitely be making a stop there. We will 100% definitely be back. Again big shout out to management and crew. Even bigger shout out to corporate for allowing such a great team to work their magic...

It's a nice place but for starters the music is up to loud and they're always making mistakes. From…read moredrive thru to the mobile app. I thought night crew was the only ones but the day crew has dropped the ball. I've had more bad experiences then good.

I thought the food was absolutely delicious! A little pricey for the portion but it was the only…read moreplace around with ceviche so we had to try it. The ceviche was spicy! Their shrimp bowl was so good, I was inspired to try to make it at home. They have outdoor patio seating (great if you have a little pup), clean bathrooms and quality meals. The staff were kind and had a good attitude.

Go. Eat. Here. If you are lucky enough to be in the area,…read moremake the stop. The food was AMAZING! Fresh and delicious. Service was also great. The person taking the orders and serving the food was very personable and helpful. We had guacamole, salsa, shrimp ceviche, a campechana, and a carne asada burrito. The food is made when you order it, so don't come if you're in a hurry. The food took some time to get, but it's well worth the wait. The place is small on the inside, but they do have outdoor seating if the weather is good. The only thing that makes me sad is that I live so far away from here. If I'm ever back in the area, this will be one of my first stops.

I'm a long time customer (30+ years, which is odd to say), and Pizza Factory holds dear to my heart…read more I've been coming to Lake Isabella my whole life and Pizza Factory has always been my favorite. The pizzas are good, breadsticks are perfectly cooked to requests and the ranch?! YUM (give me a tub) Staff is friendly, and it's a chill spot. Perfect for families, or solo night pick up pizza in... Thank you, pizza factory!!

A friend of mine was with me and had never been on Bodfish Caliente Rd between 58 and Lake Isabella…read moreso we went there yesterday. .., quite the adventure. We were hungry when we reached Isabella, and decided on Pizza Factory. I had been to their location in Bishop once before and remembered them as good. Tuesday afternoon, very quiet, and staff was friendly. I watched them preparing the dough. I ordered a medium Pepperoni with extra cheese and it was DELICIOUS! My friend ordered an extra large loaded pizza to have extras to bring home. He told me his pizza was delicious as well. They are true to their motto: "We Toss 'Em, They're Awesome"! It was a pleasure to dine here, and look forward to returning the next time I'm in the area.

On 04/24/2022 about 6pm. The service was good, the timing of the food, the food was nice and hot!…read moreEverything was great but the chili was quite salty. I still ate and had left overs. The chili dog was better the next day.

It was good and I will go there again they had good service and thg e people were niceread more

Another fast food type joint and another mediocre meal…read more I must admit that I do enjoy a decent sammich, much likes the ones from subway especially when we are going to go on a hike or have a picnic up in the mountains. Meh.

The food used in the display was very well displayed and fresh and clean. This place is the best…read moreSubway I have ever been to. I have been eating at Subways for decades. The store was part of other stores and all were run by a guy that was a real great person to buy from and he was helpful. I will return to this place as the place to eat in Lake Issabella.