Haven't had the food yet, maybe tonight but the $2 Outlaw Lights are tasty. Great ambience, rustic…read morebut not dive bar-ish. Friendly female bartenders too!

Mixed results. I had the best fish and chips ever one night, great quality thick piece of fish,…read moretender and flaky inside and just crispy enough outside. My husband's meal was good. Went back a few weeks later and had the same fish and chips and it was the worst fish and chips ever- thin, poor quality fish that was very overdone and burnt crunchy. I left half of it on the plate. My husband's meal was meh, not worth the cost. Also, we decided we can't eat inside the restaurant. There is a strong musty/mildew smell in some parts of the restaurant, like the flooring is rotting underneath from a water leak. I wanted to like the place, but the food needs to be consistently good and it needs a good airing out.

We finally made it to The Branch after talking about trying it for the past couple of years, and…read morenow we feel like we've seriously been missing out! We came for a family member's 70th birthday with family visiting from out of town, and The Branch definitely made us look good for picking the restaurant! Everyone was so impressed. Every single dish was incredible. The plates looked like works of art, but somehow tasted even better. You can tell so much thought and heart goes into planning the menu and preparing every dish. Every bite was so flavorful and impressive, and the chef absolutely blew us away. We genuinely felt so special and lucky to be there. Our server (I wish I could remember her name!) was so lovely, warm and attentive and made the evening feel even more special. The Branch is such a gem in Twain Harte. We left already talking about when we can come back. So glad we finally made it!

Every bit of food was exquisite as always!! Didn't get…read moreproper photos of everything we were so enraptured with the flavor explosions and high quality fresh local ingredients. Impeccable, warm and down to earth service from every single person including Cheff Matt himself as usual -- feels like eating with family. I'll be dreaming of the next time...

We were staying in Black Oak Casino and resort for our anniversary and decided to give this place a…read moretry. We did not have a reservation but we dined in around 5pm on a Friday with no wait since the place just opened up. Our server was really nice/friendly and she really knew the menu by heart. Ambiance was nice, not too impressive and not much of a view either. We ordered the mussel sautéd with wine and garlic as an appetizer (not listed but I think it's one of the newer dishes they are trying out?) The mussels were cooked perfectly and matched the sauce. I forgot to mention they gave complimentary bread--garlic focaccia and sour dough with butter. Prior to the main entrees our server gave us a palate cleanser sorbet which was refreshing. I ordered the shrimp scampi--shrimp was perfectly cooked and juicy..not chewy and dry at all. The linguine was a tad sour for me but it's ok. My partner ordered the ribeye medium cooked with potatoes and brussel sprouts. The steak was cooked to perfection as well! He was highly impressed and every bite he took it seemed like he was in heaven. The Brussel sprouts was a perfect complement to the dish. We managed to have some room for dessert and ordered the sticky toffee pudding. Since it was our anniversary, it was complimentary. Can't complaint about free dessert. Overall, we were surprised by this restaurant and it exceeded our expectations. Compliments to the chef!

Food was pretty good, service slow, ambiance nice. This…read morerestaurant used to be the most classy upscale restaurant in the area. It's located in a casino but well insulated away from the smoke and clamor of the gambling floor. There are pasta items and fresh vegetables for the vegetarians. Prices are higher than the quality. Staff are nice, possibly over stretched to provide attentive service. Food downstairs is at least as good and good value. Choices are not great in Tuolumne County. Maybe go to Murphys if you are serious about getting great food and good wine in a darling gold country town.

Friday night date night at Kobe Steakhouse. Friendly Staff,…read morealways warm and inviting. Ordered a round of drinks which came promptly and we ordered some appetizers and an entree to split. We had eddamonte, Dragon Roll, Kobe Supreme(Filet Steak, Scallops and Shrimp) with fried rice and veggies. All were truly excellent we agreed.Definitely would recommend all our items and would order again.

Found this spot on our way back home was craving steak so hubby found this place while I was…read moredriving easy to find and plenty of parking. Really cute spot I love the decor and the vibes very chill and laid back. We were greeted as we walked in and were able to pick anywhere to sit. Our waiter was amazing she was very attentive and gave us some recommendations on sushi and that was delicious perfect kick of spiciness. Our food came out pretty quick and man it was all so good very flavorful dipping sauces the amount of food was perfect the appetizers were awesome love the calamari crunch and spicy edamame was great. All in all we were definitely satisfied with the food and service I can see why this place was popular to come to many more families arrived as we sat to eat. We picked out the below Spicy Edamame Calamari Chicken & shrimp Steak& shrimp Steak shrimp & scallops Jalapeño Blaze sushi roll (so so good ) All plates came with sautéed veggies and choice of regular rice or $2 extra for fried rice which was perfectly cooked . We were also giving a small salad and miso soup omg perfect dressing on the salad and the soup was really good. This place definitely deserves a 5 star definitely would come back

Delicious and all you can eat, but be prepared to wait. There was maybe 6 people inside and it…read moretook almost 20 minutes to get my first bowl cooked. There was one bowl in front of me so I'm not sure why it took so long. They definitely make their money by limiting the acye. The food was fresh and good but don't expect multiple bowls unless you are willing to sit there for two hours. The tables were a little dirty and the "appetizers" left something to be desired. It is wonton chips, a single potsticker, and white rice. It is good for the price but room for improvement

This place is big and clean. The waitress was very kind and helpful. The food was good. I didn't…read moreknow that if we were to dine in it came with chicken soup and a side of rice. Total for two bowls and a beer came up to about $38 I think. Good price

they're consistent. service is almost always better than…read moremost. it's loud, not unique and way overpriced. but when in Sonora do as the Sonoarans.

After living in the area for over 10 years, I finally tried Diamond Grill, and I am a fan!…read moreWe've been twice in the last month or so. My first time I got the Bison Burger and this past time we all got the Pulled Pork Sandwich special and it was so freaking good. The staff is friendly, and super attentive. I enjoyed the old building and local art on the walls. Pay attention to the specials board because we missed out the first time around by not noticing it until after we ordered. Can't wait to try new specials next time.

I will say this restaurant has become quite deelish! When I first went several years ago I wasn't a…read morefan at alllll by the service, FOOD, and vibe. But when I went with my mom and decided to go for dinner it was a wonderful experience!! The restaurant is a little on the older side and they have really revamped it and turned it into a delicious one!!! We started off with their pot of melted cheese, French bread, and butter yum! The French bread was warm soft and easy to pull apart. We then got the "all day special" where you get to pick a salad or soup, a plate of entrees and a side. My mom LOVES this deal with their salmon and I got the same thing only with italian dressing on my salad. Perhaps next time I will get the bleu cheese like my mom did. Unfortunately they do baked potatoes but not mashed potatoes so I went with the fries. They were a bit thick with ranch. But to my surprise the SALMON! Was not as thin as it was last time it was a wonderful portion, cooked to perfection, and sooooo tasty!!! Now I understand why my mom loves going here often! As for the staff it was wonderful I didn't get her name but our server was an absolute sweetheart she was also ON it! All while having the entire section so we tipped her well! She also knew the menu like the back of her hand which was nice when I hadn't been in so long and had questions about the sides, sauces, etc. lol The vibe is average. It was a regular week day dinner hour and decently packed! That's always good! People working were all very polite and I like how they changed the look of the restaurant by taking down some of the cheesy decorations and leaving up more trendy ones it looks very nice!!! 5 stars well deserved! I would absolutely love to come back with their wonderful service, cheesy bread, and delectable salmon!!!

Gus's Steakhouse in Sonora, CA…read more In the age of "insta"... instant newish trend, instant trendy place, instant place for a selfie or to create a IG reel or YouTube. In the search for something new, don't overlook the local small business restaurants that have lasted over the many years. Gus's steakhouse is one of those businesses. It's family owned for over 45 years, two generations. That's awesome! As a complimentary starter, they provide cheese fondue, sliced bread, and whipped butter. Fondue, don't mind if I do. Rich, smooth, creamy cheese. Bubbling warm over a little steno flame. Lactose intolerant me couldn't resist and tried some. Mmmm. Then they had an all day special two entrees for $32.95. The choices were plentiful. Choose from the likes of sirloin, cheeseburger, salmon, shrimp, chicken Alfredo, chicken parm, chicken piccata... that's just to name a few. The entrees came with side of veggies, baked potato, and soup or salad. Or choose from the regular menu. Plus on Fridays and Saturdays , they offer prime rib. Well I have to come back to try that. We choose the cheeseburger and sirloin. I ordered the sirloin at medium rare. It came out just like I ordered, medium rare. Tender cut. Flavorful. I liked it! Hubs enjoyed his cheeseburger. I took a bite. Mmm. The waitress was super fun and engaging. She chatted about the place and family as we told her it was our first time. We met Gus (the owner) and his son Dino. Both very cool. The waitress was top notch. Excellent customer service. Plus she was stealthy, every time I looked at my iced tea , it was always full. I swear I was drinking it. It's an old school steakhouse. Big upholstered booths that I sink into when I sit down. Not a bad thing. The vibe is casual, low key, and welcoming. Family kiddo friendly. They even have a separate room with a full bar, not open to the kiddos.

Charming restaurant in a small town of Columbia. We stumbled upon this historic city on our trip to…read moreArnold. Wanted to take our son gold panning and was pointed in this direction. The hotel isn't currently open (since COVID we were told and regulations since COVID has kept it closed) but is hopefully open again soon with a new ownership. The waitress was really friendly, the inside had a really old historic feel with antiques and antique furniture. The food was hot and fresh. Has your basic American menu with burgers, salads, sandwiches and etc and kid menu. Definitely a cute area to stop by with shops and gold panning.

Please note this restaurant is under new management. The previous operation was a co-op - multiple…read moreinvestors. It apparently did not work. I'm not sure when the transition to new owners happened - March 2026 maybe. Anyway, 4 of us made reservations for Saturday night. We were seated right away by a friendly staff. By the time we left, the restaurant had quite a few diners. This dining room is quite pleasant, pretty much the same as before. Our food was all quite good. The menu is all new - be careful looking at menu photos online - some are from the prior operation. I am attaching current photos. I'm pretty sure the current menu is more affordable and less extensive compared to the prior operation. Nice friendly service. The saloon is separate - we did not try it.

The corned beef hash is great! A lot of chipped and…read moreshredded corned beef over a bed of hash browns with two eggs on top. First time I had it no gravy, second time was with a side of gravy. Both were good. The service was good and the facility is clean.

Black Oak Café Review…read more PRICES WAY UP... WORST SERVICE EVER... We had been looking forward to coming to the Black Oak Café for my roommate's birthday, because it WAS one of our favorites. At least the ambience is still nice. IT TOOK A VERY LONG TIME TO ORDER: When the server finally came back to our table to take our order, I asked what vegetables does the Chicken Fried Chicken come with? He didn't know so he went to ask. I am not exaggerating when I say that first he went into the kitchen for a while, then he came back out of the kitchen and just stood there near the kitchen door. I was looking at him, trying to hint that we were waiting. Then he talked to one of the other servers. Then he went BACK into the kitchen to FINALLY ask what vegetables... Then he FINALLY came back to our table to tell us... Broccoli. When my roommate ordered, OUR SERVER FORGOT EVERYTHING HE SAID. He had to repeat it all twice. For example: He said he wanted Onions Rings instead of Fries, and when he was done ordering, the server said, "Now you said three things. What were they?" He repeated everything, then the server said, "Did you want Fries on the side?" He replied No, that he wanted Onions Rings INSTEAD of Fries. After we ordered, it took longer than usual to make our dinners (even though it was a quiet night in the café and there were at least three servers). While we were waiting and waiting, we wanted to ask our server for more napkins, but we did not see him again until he brought our food. So we asked one of the other servers, and SHE NEVER BROUGHT ANY NAPKINS. I really like to have extra napkins, and that is the first time no one ever brought any. After the food arrived, our server brought my Chicken Fried Chicken absolutely SMOTHERED WITH WHITE GRAVY WITH SAUSAGE. I do NOT eat beef or pork, so I could not eat any of it, and sent it back to be remade to go, because we were already going to be LATE getting home. Their menu does NOT say Sausage, and it does NOT say the Chicken is smothered with Gravy. Then my roommate was going to eat his sandwich, but we had to ask for mustard twice before Jesse could start eating his sandwich. We asked one of the other servers because again, we did not see our server again for a very long time, and it took a long time just for the mustard to get to our table. THE ONION RINGS WERE VERY GREASY and I ate all of them, because that's all there was for me to eat for dinner, so they gave me an upset stomach. Then my order was finally remade and THE MANAGER CAME OUT WITH OUR SERVER, AND SHE GAVE US ATTITUDE, like I did something wrong, because I was upset that there was sausage on my chicken. I ordered chicken, because I do not eat pork, and after all the other things that happened, I was not going to have time to eat a proper dinner in the restaurant at all!! On top of all that: When we got home, we found that THE MELTED BUTTER WAS IN A CONDIMENT CUP WITH NO LID, AND WAS EVERYWHERE IN THE BAG!! It could have gotten all over the trunk of our car.

This BBQ is delicious & nice sized portions too. Next time you see their food truck at an event,…read moremake sure to stop by! I couldn't decide since everything on the menu looked good. Im glad I chose the 3 meat combo; I'll have enough for 3 meals

Just had the Sammich with beef and some mac n cheese on the side. Everything was great as usual!…read moreHighly recommend stopping by whenever you see them! Their service is always great with a friendly face at the window waiting to take your order.