This is my third visit to this new restaurant I came to hear the music and it's taco Tuesday 2 for $6.00 I opted for the beef Fajitas Ezra was a great server The beef was good a little on the fat and grizzle side much like a skirt steak Rice and beans were ok very small portions Live music was good too read more

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It was quiet when we arrived. Came in because online it said happy hour started at 2pm. NOPE! Happy hour starts at 4pm. Service staff not too friendly and we waited 15 minutes before waitress even greeted us. When we did order we got the food fast and it tasted pretty good. Salad bar was simple but very fresh! Ambiance is casual - again, only 4 others were there besides us. read more

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Grade service. The lady brought out everything for us. Both of us did the breakfast deal and what a good amount of food and delicious. We sat outside facing the trees and loved it. Ample parking right in front of the restaurant. read more

The Peak Restaurant and Bar - Steakhouses Near Me - Idyllwild, California

We were guests at the resort, and upon seeing their reasonable pricing in addition to receiving drink coupons, we decided to give it a try. They were able to substitute iced tea for the free alcoholic drink (with purchase of entree), and they had a cider option included. They don't charge extra to switch out fries for onion rings which isn't common amongst restaurants nowadays. And the onion rings were really fresh and good. Overall, all of our meals tasted great and it was a great option to have at the retreat. We sat out in the back patio since we had a dog with us, and thank god they had heaters because it was cold at night. Our only complaint was that the food took over 20 minutes to come out after ordering, and they said they were backed up by one large party. read more

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Because it was Valentine's Day we were only able to order from the menu pictured Kerri had the salmon and she said the fish was cooked perfectly and tasty My chicken was stuffed with cheese and spinach topped with grilled dates and micro sprouts Service was ok Mostly pine wood on the walls and ceiling so a rustic type of feel read more

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What is this? I don't know why Monti C is responding here with an unrelated review. Are you the owner of Peak?

I love this restaurant! They have amazing drinks and the food is superb! The staff is so great & friendly! I recommend sitting outside in the back. Such a gorgeous place. You're outside in the forest, eating amazing food, and having the best cocktails (Blue Smoke is excellent )the best cocktails, who could ask for more? I highly recommend this place! There are not enough stars to emphasize how excellent it really is! read more

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I was SO excited to dine here. The atmosphere is everything. You get to enjoy good food, surrounded by nature. I can only imagine how beautiful it is during the winter. The food was delicious. Slow to get to the table, though. And there is an extra charge for everything, including 1 slice of tomato in the kids burger. Our waitress was ok. She was very nice and friendly, but she didn't come to check on our table. We asked for the heater to be turned on. She said she'd get help from the manager, then never came back. read more

The Peak Restaurant and Bar - Menu and view - Steakhouses Near Me - Idyllwild, California

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Such an amazing restaurant within the pines. Food is delicious and service is great. They even had live music on a Thursday night! The Peak doesn't disappoint! read more

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I would go back up the mountain just for the fish tacos. We stayed at the resort. We did have a bad first impression. Encountered a not so friendly bartender but our waiter was nice. Luckily got another bartender on a second visit that was friendly and attentive. All meals ordered were great but the fish tacos left an impression for sure. read more

We stayed at Tahquitz Pines Retreat and were given two vouchers for wine and beer, so we decided to try this restaurant out. There was no wait when we came on Saturday at around 5pm. The ambiance inside was warm and cozy, somewhat dimly lit and perfect for a dinner for two. We ordered the shrimp corn chowder, the lemon caper chicken, and the kona burger. The shrimp and corn chowder was our absolute favorite, one of the best chowders we've had. We also really liked the kona burger, which is like a teriyaki char burger from The Habit if you've ever had one! This one was better. I will say that the beef patty could've been seasoned a bit more and could have been juicier, but the sauce was great to pair with the burger. Our least favorite thing was the lemon caper chicken, specifically the chicken itself. Although it was cooked well, it didn't taste too special, and the lemon sauce was a little bitter (probably from using too much of the lemon rind/whites). But overall the dish was enjoyable. We finished all of our food along with two glasses of their house wines, which were solid. All of the food came out within about 15-20 minutes and the servers were incredibly sweet. Overall if you're staying at Tahquitz Pines, I'd highly recommend at least stopping here to redeem your vouchers, or if you're staying in Idyllwild! read more

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Revisited and had a wonderful lunch. The menu is much larger and options were plentiful. The seasonal meatloaf was decadent -- one of the best meals I've eaten in Idyllwild! Staff was great and restaurant was bustling. Will be back on our next visit to Idy! read more

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The Peak is a casual and comfortable restaurant located inside The Tahquitz Pines resort. The food is very good, the staff is kind and quick. I had the Mahi fish tacos, which were huge and very flavorful. We came back the following night for dinner and had the Tuscan Chicken sandwich and Brussels Sprouts. The Brussels Sprouts were delicious! The beer is served very cold and priced reasonably. I would come here again...after all I already went two nights in a row. read more

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Our server told us this place had opened just about a year ago so I wanted to be sure to write about my positive experience. Me and my boyfriend had dinner reservations here on a Wednesday evening. The restaurant is attached to a hotel/lodging site. The inside is nice and modern and we opted to sit outside with the nice view of the trees. Be warned though! evening time in the spring/summer has the mosquitoes out so wear bug spray or cover up to enjoy the nice evenings outside. Our server, Alex, was a pleasure and very accommodating. For dinner I got the orange chicken which I was on the fence about but glad I ordered because I really enjoyed the saki-infused sauce they make. My boyfriend got the chicken tenders which were plentiful and delicious with a side of crunchy onion rings. Both of our meals were 10/10. I also ordered the blood orange cider they offer and that was quite refreshing and not too sweet. Lastly for dessert we enjoyed their fried ice cream which was crunchy and delicious. I highly recommend stopping by here if you're new to visiting Idyllwild or returning looking for a newer spot! read more

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Came in after lunch and before dinner. So not super busy but service was still top tier. We googled to find somewhere new to eat and so happy we picked The Peak. The ambiance on the back patio is relaxing and peaceful you feel a little emerged in nature. I got the shrimp and corn chowder and not only did it have a beautiful presentation the flavor was very good. Can't wait to try different dishes in the future. read more

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Came up for a family wedding and decided to stay at the Peak Resort. The restaurant was very elegant and woodsy at the same time. The waitress was very attentive as she seemed to be new. We ordered the Coconut Shrimp which was very good. Then we had the Alfredo Pasta with Chicken and the Pulled Pork Sandwich with Onion rings. All the food was very good, freshly tasting and good portions. Be aware that pricing is a little high but well worth it when it comes to flavor, ambience and service. I do recommend the resort and the restaurant as they hit all the high marks. read more

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Awful chilaquiles!! Only one server, poor guy was running all over the place. Cook needs to google how to cook chilaquiles. What a disappointment. It was nasty! read more

The Peak Restaurant and Bar - Some chilaquiles that were mixed with beans and green sauce. I only ate the eggs. - Steakhouses Near Me - Idyllwild, California

We added our name to the Yelp waitlist before arriving, but when we checked in with the hostess, she seemed surprised and said they didn't have a waitlist. A little confusing start. The atmosphere felt a bit stark--more like a warehouse than a cozy, inviting restaurant, with little warmth or décor to set the mood. Service overall was just okay, though it took quite a while to get our check at the end. As for the food, it was decent--flavorful but on the salty side, and overall reminded me of a standard cafeteria meal. The salmon dish itself was tasty, but it came with--no exaggeration--what looked like just a single teaspoon of mashed potatoes on the side. The squash was plentiful, but tasteless. For the price and presentation, I was definitely expecting a more generous portion.With all the glowing recommendations I'd heard, I was expecting something more memorable. read more

The Peak Restaurant and Bar - Orange Chicken - Steakhouses Near Me - Idyllwild, California

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Decided to give this place a try as we were staying at the resort this place was located on. It's a sports bar meets dining hall but in a good way. The food was surprisingly excellent (burger and club sandwich) and our service was attentive and friendly. Will definitely come back next visit. read more

Great happy hour! Raul made the best lemon drop I've ever had. Nice beer selection, too Great service ... super friendly and attentive read more

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Best bacon wrapped meatloaf with a mushroom gravy!!! And to top it off the veggies with it were cooked and seasoned perfectly!! It was on the daily special so not sure how often they make it but I would go back just for that read more

I came to eat with my Son and Husband while staying in Idyllwild. I was quite surprised of how good was the food here. We came on Tuesday (2 tacos for $6) and tacos were pretty good. The tortillas were handmade which is an added bonus. The Pastor Tacos were a little spicy for my husband so he didn't eat all his tacos. I ordered a small pozole and it was pretty good too. The service was a little slow and the live music was great. My husband ordered an ice tea and it was brought to him at the end of the meal. Instead of having the ice tea for free for the inconvenience, he was charged for the drink. However I still recommend this place read more

The Peak Restaurant and Bar - Small pozole - Steakhouses Near Me - Idyllwild, California

Raoul was our server and he made the evening very special. ONION RINGS are a must! Out side of that everything we had we enjoyed! We will be back! read more

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I do not know why I came in with lower expectations, maybe because it was a newly renovated retreat center, and food at retreat centers are hit or miss. I will say this is definitely a hit. The variety of menu options, the atmosphere, and above all the service was spot on. I came on a weekday evening and it was not busy at all, I was accommodated quickly and greeted in such a friendly way by both the bartender and the servers. This was my first time staying at Tahquitz Pines Retreat and they renovated everything about 2 years ago (I'll review that later). On to The Peak Restaurant and Bar. Orlando was my server and he was just great because of his attentiveness, asked how the food was, gave a friendly welcome, asked about condiments and if ice was ok in water, there was just a level of service that I expect at a Michelin star that compares to The Peak....a restaurant and bar. I'm not saying it is Michelin quality but the service reminds me of that. The food was such a pleasant surprise. I got the BBQ pulled pork sandwich and usually these things are not as tender or lack flavor. This place got it right with a smoky and tangy flavor in the pork, the right amount of slaw and I loved the sweetness of the bread. I got onion rings with it that were crunchy and not too soggy. The amount of food was perfect also. I came for dinner but I am sure breakfast/lunch would be beautiful eating outside looking at the Tahquitz Peak---after all the place is named The Peak. TLDR: Come visit here if you are in the area, worth a stop and the service is amazing. read more

The Peak Restaurant and Bar - BBQ Pulled Pork Sandwich with Onion Rings - Steakhouses Near Me - Idyllwild, California

Just visited for the first time this week, ordered their Tri-tip with vegetables and ancient grains. The steak was cooked medium rare like I asked, but it arrived cold. The vegetables were over cooked and mushy. I had asked the person taking my order what the "ancient grains" were - quinoa, farro, couscous? They said that they didn't know. Turns out the "ancient grains" are steamed white rice. It would be a 1 star review, but it was Taco Tuesday night and they had a live band that was really good. So this might be a great place to go for a drink and listen to live music, but not so much for the food. read more

My husband and I were looking for dog friendly spots and this popped up. At first we thought we'd have to sit in front, was somewhat bare and exposed but the staff was really nice and brought us to the back patio. That's where it's at! Very pretty view, relaxing under the trees. The food was quite good. Loved the fries! Our waiter was very cool, brought water for the pup and kept our drinks full. Def will be a revisit for us! read more

The wait to be seated was long - the people in front of us waited even longer. The worst part is that the restaurant was nearly empty. The service was SLOW. The food was BAD. The French dip was 25% gristle and one slab of meat. It was described as the second worst steak sandwich he's had. The turkey sandwich used cheap deli meat and had no flavor. I thought it would be good quality meat for the price. The sidewinder potatoes were the best thing in either of our plates, and even they were pretty generic. The servers did not care that we didn't enjoy the meals. The trainee was nice but hadn't tried any of the food yet. The outdoor seating was the best thing about this place, but it needed more sunshade. Go down the street to Raven Hill Bagels instead. I recommend the tuna. read more

I stopped in on Tuesday July 8th with some friends around 6:00pm! It was taco Tuesday so you get 2 tacos for $6! Chicken or carne asada! I opted for chicken and my sister got carne asada! We loved them! They were also hosting line dance lessons upstairs so we were able to enjoy that after we had a bite to eat! The service was friendly and it has a beautiful outdoor patio. read more

I want to start by saying this review is directed at management, with the hope that it can help improve the overall experience. I wouldn't normally write something like this, but the combination of circumstances during our visit was both bizarre and unpleasant enough to warrant feedback. First, I want to highlight the positives. The hostess and our server were incredibly kind and courteous. The menu was appealing, and the food itself was excellent. We came with three kids and two dogs, and the staff was very accommodating, which we truly appreciated. Unfortunately, the rest of our experience left a lot to be desired. When we arrived, we were first seated out front. While the area looked fine, it had no other patrons, no music, and lacked any ambiance. Hoping for a better atmosphere, we asked to move to the back patio, and again, the staff kindly accommodated us. However, we encountered the same issue--no music, no lighting, no ambiance. Given the beautiful wooded setting, it felt like a huge missed opportunity to create an inviting space. Our food arrived quickly and looked fantastic, but we had to wait about 15 minutes to receive utensils and plates. This didn't appear to be any one staff member's fault but rather a symptom of disorganized operations. Soon after, things took a turn for the worse: we were absolutely swarmed by mosquitos. And I don't say that lightly--we could barely sit still, and our baby had mosquitos visibly attacking his face and head. They were all over our food, and we all left with large, itchy welts. What's frustrating is that it seemed like management was aware of the mosquito problem. There were tiki torches around, but none were lit. The waitstaff, while doing their best, seemed overwhelmed and frazzled--even though the restaurant was mostly empty. This further suggests a systemic or management issue that's putting strain on the team. In the end, we couldn't even finish our meal. I had to run inside to ask for takeout boxes so we could leave as quickly as possible. The staff assisted us promptly, and one even ran after me to return a phone I'd forgotten in the rush. Despite their efforts, we spent over $100 on a meal we couldn't enjoy. Our kids ended up eating cold, soggy versions of this delicious food back at our cabin. It's worth noting that we dined at another outdoor restaurant the night before and had no mosquito issues, so this seems specific to your location and lack of prevention measures. At the very least, some portion of our bill should have been comped under the circumstances. Suggestions for Improvement: * Invest in real mosquito prevention measures or consider closing outdoor seating during peak mosquito hours in the summer. * Create ambiance with simple upgrades: outdoor speakers, string lights, art, or fire pits. These small touches can go a long way. * Most importantly, address the organizational issues that are clearly impacting both guests and staff. It was obvious your team was doing their best, but they appeared unsupported and overwhelmed. We truly wanted to love this place--the food and setting have so much potential. But without attention to these core issues, the guest experience will continue to suffer. read more

The Peak is a fancy restaurant by "Idy standards". I like it because it's within walking distance of my cabin. I found the menu pretty good with varied choices. They have a pretty huge bar,and have alot of mixed drinks. read more

A while back I felt like having a nice burger. Although there are several places in town with good burger, I figured let's check yelp to see if we can find anything new, and boy was I surprised when I saw this place. As is the case with every other place in town, this is a local type spot, relax, friendly and welcoming. The place is new on the grounds of recently place converted to cabins and Spa. The grounds are indeed well kept. We went in, sat and had a very friendly waiter taking very good care of us. I got the burger, which was Very good. But I was also very impressed with the great and very fresh salad bar. This salad bar will become my go-to spot on the hill. So will the burger. Full bar was nice with some great selections of my favorite drinks. Understandably, city folks, like myself may feel this place is strange, but this is the vibe in this town. We like to sit, chat, relax and enjoy meeting our neighbors, or visitors. No need to be in a rush. I would assure you that you would not be stuck in traffic when you're heading back. read more

The Peak Restaurant and Bar - Burger, and a great one at that. - Steakhouses Near Me - Idyllwild, California

Found myself in Idyllwild for my birthday, and the Peak sounded like a good option for dinner. Before I made a reservation, I called the restaurant to confirm we could bring our pups. The girl told me it wouldn't be a problem seat outside, and even when I said it was for Friday, she said just come by it won't be a problem. I made a reservation anyway. When we arrived at 6:30, the entire patio was booked out for a wedding party. There was only one table available for us way back in a corner, away from any views, which was kind of a bummer. Luckily I read reviews that talked about mosquitoes, as there were plenty... so I had slathered on the DEET beforehand. As for food, it was mixed. Squash blossom appetizer had a much heavier breading than anticipated, but I liked the ricotta filling and tasty aioli. The coconut chowder turns about to be a very bland runny soup... the shrimp were really good, but not enough to make this dish enjoyable. For entree, I wanted the short ribs... but for some reason at 7:00 they were sold out, so I got the meatloaf. It was quite tasty. There was a lot of bacon wrapped around it, so some of it was cooked, and other spots it wasn't rendered enough. Overall experience was ok. read more

We didn't stay for dinner. Don't know about the food. Did like the ambiance. It was supposed to have a view.

There is nothing remotely nice or fine dining about this place. It's a mess hall masquerading as something nicer. Food was terrible. Our server even told us, "I wouldn't eat that." read more

What can I say? This place is phenomenal. It's the most consistently good food. I've had from the appetizers to the entrées. I can't even remember the last time I had food so good. Very surprising as it was just a little place on the hotel grounds where staying on so I would really really encourage people to come here some of the best food I have ever had. read more

The Peak Restaurant and Bar - Steakhouses Near Me - Idyllwild, California

My boyfriend wanted a steak for his birthday dinner so we decided to try out this restaurant. The 'Kiss of Smoke' New York Steak came out with nice grill marks and the correct temperature (medium), but the loaded potato was watery on the bottom. I really wanted to try the Alabama BBQ wings I saw in the pictures on Yelp, but they have been replaced by Frank's Buffalo Sauce wings, so that was a bummer. I ordered The Cliff wedge salad and added chicken to it. There were plenty of toppings and it was literally half a head of iceberg lettuce, so you're getting a good-sized portion there. It was empty when we first arrived, but filled in with 4 other couples by the time we left around 6pm on a Saturday evening. There were two large screens playing the football game behind the bar, so this would be a good place to go to watch a game if you're staying somewhere without cable. Unfortunately, the service could use some improvement. We had to ask for drinks three times and no offer for refill. read more

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Definitely recommend sitting on the patio amongst the trees!! It's absolutely breathtaking! read more

The Peak Restaurant and Bar - Fish tacos and coconut shrimp - Steakhouses Near Me - Idyllwild, California

We discovered this place because it was listed under the new restaurants in idyllwild. Plenty of parking around the restaurant and easy to find. The restaurant has a great patio with plenty of trees and is very calming in general. For food, I had the wings, tuna tostada and steak strips. The steak strips were seasoned/marinated perfectly and I liked the meat a lot. The wings are smoked and were also good. The tuna tostada was fresh. Service was very attentive and friendly. Definitely one of our new favorites in Idyllwild. read more

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The only good things about this restaurant were that it was in our resort area and the server was kind. The food was utterly gross. The fish was so abnormally fishy that we couldn't eat it. Orange chicken had no chicken, just breading. Restaurant wasn't very clean. The place had a salad bar that wasn't bad looking- but everything else, even the soda wasn't good. Severely disappointing, and worth driving into town for food instead. read more

Service was amazing from the moment we walked through the entrance door. Our waiter provided great options for drinks and was very friendly and welcoming. The food was spectacular to where I could not decide on my top dish. Tuna was fresh and tasty and that pulled pork sandwich was sauced to perfection. I was skeptical ordering a tuna dish so far from the ocean, but it was just as good as a sushi restaurant. Honestly having the variety of food items this high on the mountain made this place truly amazing for the family. Ambiance was great, many pleasant conversations can be heard from the locals to the people that just finished hiking around the neighborhood. See ya next time!! read more

The Peak Restaurant and Bar - Pulled Pork Sandwich Surf n Turf Nachos Tuna tostada - Steakhouses Near Me - Idyllwild, California