The food is hit and miss. The menu is fairly expensive in that all dishes are sold à la carte. You…read morehave to order any sides separately and each of them are $8. A $30 ribeye turns in to a $46 dinner with two sides. You add an additional $12 for a house salad. The entire meal now costs $58 without drinks. At the end of the day, the Patriot is fairly expensive for mediocre food. I would not recommend the Patriot as a family dining experience, it's just too expensive.

We picked this place on the way back home from Death Valley as we were starving!…read more It seemed like a fun bar but we were there to eat! The food was pretty good albeit kinda smallish portions. Everyone at our table seemed to enjoy the food as there were no complaints. The service was good. Our waitress was very attentive. I would recommend this place.

My husband and I attended a private Valentine's 5-course chili and chocolate infused dinner at Ven…read moreCommunal, and it was truly an unforgettable experience. Each course was beautifully presented and thoughtfully curated. The way chili and chocolate were infused throughout the menu was creative, balanced, and surprisingly sophisticated. Every dish felt intentional bold flavors layered perfectly without overpowering one another. The service was just as impressive. Melissa was warm, attentive, and knowledgeable about each course, which elevated the entire evening. You could feel the care and coordination from the whole team. Major compliments to Chef Reese and the entire staff for creating such a unique and memorable Valentine's experience. It wasn't just dinner it was an event. We'll absolutely be back, and I highly recommend experiencing one of their special dinners if you get the chance. Johnny and Marina

Back from Los Angeles and back at VEN. You know a restaurant is good when :…read more - You have a crazing for their dishes - your friend who refuses -- consistently -- to even try a salad dives into the crispy chicken - a person next to you on the communal table takes a bite of a single French fry and then pushes the bowl to his 6 friends and says "these fries are really good, you need to try them " Bon appetite !

The diner was definitely better than I expected and we will return! The Pancakes were really good,…read moreand was the Veggie omelet. However, the Homemade Cinnamon Roll was just okay. The gentleman who took our orders was nice and very patient! The ambiance was nothing special-typical diner. The toilets could use good cleaning, too, but the bathrooms were generally okay. We stopped here on our way to Mammoth from San Diego, and we would return!

It's a country diner, with booth seating and 50s oldies playing softly in the background…read more We were seated promptly and drink order taken right away. Coffee has free refills. I had the Country Benedict, which is a sausage patty and an egg on top of a biscuit and covered with gravy, served with hash browns. The egg was over easy, and the yolk, when broken, blended deliciously with the gravy. The hash browns were crisp and fresh - very good. The biscuit was buttered, which was a pleasant surprise. They pay attention to small details like that here. Mr. P enjoyed his burger, which came with fresh onions, tomato and lettuce on a specialty bun. The burger was smashed, yet very juicy. His fries were golden brown crisp and cut thick. He liked them a lot. This was easily the best diner breakfast I've had in a long while. Looking forward to stopping in again when I'm nearby in the future. I am full and happy.

Service was fast and efficient. I used the drive thru. I ordered a chicken club no mayo on…read moresourdough. It was okay to good. The guacamole didn't taste normal to me. It was overall a good sandwich and a decent size. Only ordered sandwich total was $12.01. I am glad to see Ridgecrest is expanding as this was a new shopping center with a few fast food places, including a Starbucks and ice cream.

We have popped in a few times when we've been in town. Quality of the food is what we expect from…read moreHabit (so, it's super tasty and well executed). You can walk up to the counter to order but it's clear from the two huge screens that you could walk into when you go through the door that they want you to put in your own order. Usually, someone behind the counter will call and hand us our cups for drinks. But once I had to walk over after a few minutes and ask. It didn't go great but eventually I got the two cups. They have a self serve with a nice selection of sodas and teas and lemonade. And there's a great garnish section with pickled jalapenos. There's catsup, salt, pepper, etc. It's an interesting setup for where you sit. There are booths next to the window, and a really nice outside area. In the center, there are 2 top booths, but I really like them. It's easy to get in and out of them. There are longer booths around the corner on the way to the bathroom if you have a larger group. The women's room has always been very clean and well maintained. We usually show up after 1pm for lunch, so you'd think the bathroom would be running out of toilet paper, but no! Really grateful they opened up in Ridgecrest. It's a nice place to take a break.

This is a nice Mexican diner that has ample seating and open dining area. They have great brunch…read moreitems and lunch specials. My particular favorite is the Huevos Rancheros. Just the perfect portion with the right amount of gooey cheese and over medium eggs. The hash browns are also crisped to perfection! Can't complain about the service. Food comes out quick and everything is very hot once you get it. They don't bring the check out to you, so make sure you go to the register towards the back near the kitchen to get your bill settled.

The food and service is always superb! I ordered machaca and had them add jalapeños. The salsa is…read morejust the way I like it.

My co-workers and I went here for lunch. We ate inside and it was pretty busy. I ordered the…read morechicken shawarma plate. I got it with the chicken over the rice, Greek salad, and hummus. The greek salad was good. I personally was not impressed with flavor of the shawarma chicken. My co-workers got other items and they were happy with what they got. The restaurant is very casual and the staff is friendly. I'll give it another try at some point and order something else.

Always a great experience here and good food for the money. I love their milk shakes I just wish…read morethey had kafta !

Love this restaurant! The fajita trio is amazing! Always good service. Great iced tearead more

First let me say that the options in Ridgecrest are limited. You aren't going to find the best…read moreMexican food in the world here, but the Mexican restaurants are a better bet on average. But you don't want Mexican food, so what to do? Well, the ambiance and service here are fine. The food is fine. You aren't going to leave here feeling like it was a terrible experience, but you aren't going to leave trying to plan your next trip back either. My burger was slightly overcooked and slightly under seasoned. The fries were fine. The toppings were fresh. My wife's salad was mostly iceberg lettuce and a reasonable amount of over cooked chicken. Our server was fine if a little inattentive. The decor is fine. You know you're in a steakhouse-esque establishment that isn't in its hey day. But things are clean enough. I'm sure I'll be back the next time I come to Ridgecrest. Mostly because a restaurant that is 'fine' is about as good as I've found here.

Great mexican spot in Ridgecrest with delicious, HUGE margaritas! My favorite spot for a good meal…read moreand a yummy drink. The food is always delicious and large portions - the "lunch" size is available all day and always plenty of food for me! I got the large carnitas plate (meat was cooked perfectly!) and I took enough leftovers home for two more meals. They have a full bar and make delicious margs with a variety of flavors (unfortunately I have no pictures because I'm always too focused on drinking them) Service can be a bit slow for dinner on a weekend, but during the week when it's less busy it's always been quick! The ambiance is nice, basic with art for sale on the walls from local (student) artists which is a nice touch!

The restaurant wasn't busy when we got there around 4:30, but steadily got busier. The service of…read morethe waitresses was outstanding. The street tacos I got were delicious and not overfilling to where you feel miserable from eating too much. The spicy margarita with guava was very good as well. Try the guacamole dip while you are there. The ambiance of the restaurant is very causal and welcoming. I'll definitely be back!