Came here for the bread! Yes, it looks messy! But I was not prepared for this . I am soo happy we stopped by! It was warm and omg did it melt in your mouth! It tastes amazing honestly. Think of the moist cinnamon bread you never hadn't they do sell icing on the side I believe. We had coffee. It's okay nothing fancy. Most shops have basic coffee here. read more

The Trading Post - New American Near Me - Shaver Lake, California

Hear me out! I know Shaver Lake is a small community and dining options are limited. The food is a 0/0, especially for the fine dining prices. The food quality, taste or lack there of, and plate presentation is lacking. We ordered: The Calamari Steak appetizer. It was mushy, cold, and flavorless. $22 Pine Nut Salad with Grilled Chicken (+$14) I thought it would be like Dog House Grills Salad. NO. It was disgusting, lack of substance, flavor, presentation etc. how do you mess up a salad?? Filet Mignon- ordered medium. Over cooked to med well/well done. They smooshed this $50+ entree on to the smallest plate. 1/2 rack of lamb chops. My poor husband was absolutely bamboozled LOL. There was a SMALL bite of meat on each "chop" they were also dry and overcooked. The Drinks: Margarita and Old Fashion were very good! 4/5 stars! If you decide to stop here; do yourself a favor and save time and money by just grabbing a drink at the bar. Don't eat the flavorless, disappointing food. The owners need to taste the food coming out of that kitchen and manage plate presentation. read more

The Trading Post - Filet Mignon ordered medium. Receive Med Well to Well Done. - New American Near Me - Shaver Lake, California

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This is the. best place to dine in Shaver! Steaks are cooked perfect! All the food is great. I highly recommend the Escargot app. They do it well. I also recommend the spinach salad, either as a side or the entree. Service is always great! Tonight Janet waited on us and service was fantastic! The restaurant is the oldest house in town. Built in 1927. It has been been everything from real estate office, to post office, diner, and arcade. The same family has been running the restaurant since 2002, and they are making a great run! Will definitely be back! Cheers! read more

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I would really like to give a 5 star rating but I can't. Service was 6 star. Avery did everything possible to make this a great evening. Thanks Avery! They have recently redone their paper menus. So the two menus we received had different descriptions as to what was included with the dinner. Avery handled that beautifully. They were out of several brands of gin. Ultimately, we did find enough for a very nice martini ($18). My wife and I split a cup of vegetable beef soup (4 stars), a small spinach salad (4.5 stars) and a huge rib eye steak with a baked potato and overcooked veggie medley. The steak and the baked potato were both cool (temperature). Despite that, we had a very pleasant evening and would be happy to give it another try next time we're in Shaver Lake. read more

Had the New York. Came with soup salad and a side of your choice. Pretty good did notice some grissle on the cut of meat but overall good. Very good service, very good. Nice ambiance with knotty pine and well decorated. Fairly loud at the time we were there. An adjacent bar and that was busy. We went about when they opened and had reservations. You might want to do that. Four stars is my guess. read more

I have not been here more than once but the place is special because it holds a lot of history since it was built in 1927. It has seen a lot of snows and fires nearby and stood the test of time. Enjoy looking at the building if not eat there. read more

If I could give it zero stars I would. The only saving grace for this poor excuse for a meal was the bloody mary - it made it bearable to eat the badly seasoned New York steak and the "fresh" frozen veggies. Soup of the day was so salty none of the party could finish it. Out of the bag salad mix was crunchy, but that's about it. read more

Been coming here for years! Still the best in town! Great service, excellent food, and prompt!!!!! I want to add, they have the best homemade soup, yummy warm sourdough bread, excellent salads, and the very best filet mignon I have ever eaten. I would only say this because I've had it more than one time. I always look forward to eating here when I come up to Shaver Lake! read more

I had a beautiful Birthday dinner at the Trading Post recently in a warm weekend evening. We made reservations to sit outside and it was a perfect evening. The atmosphere was beautiful, especially as the sunset and the patio lights came on. They have a water feature that enhances the whole ambiance. The food was terrific. We enjoyed Ribeye steaks, Monterey Chicken and the spinach and cheese raviolis. Standouts for me; the spinach salad with a terrific vinaigrette, fresh baked bread with butter and the Peanut butter Pie! Oh my I would highly recommend. read more

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Garrett was a great bartender. great drinks and great service. We had had a bad experience the night before at a different bar and the trading post experience made our trip much better read more

Incredible service, atmosphere, and food! There is indoor and outdoor dining available. Inside was a little warm today so we opted for the beautiful outdoor patio. You are surrounded by trees and shimmering lights. Awesome evening, we will definitely come back! read more

The Trading Post - Halibut w/ baked potato and veggies, spinach and cheese raviolis, Shaver Lake Mule - New American Near Me - Shaver Lake, California

This is absolutely the best food in Shaver Lake. The service was great and the ambiance is definitely old school California mountain town. Everything that we ordered on the menu was amazing with the standouts being the escargots, calamari appetizer, spinach salad and ribeye. Make sure and get reservations so you can secure your dinner as this place got busy quick. Cheers. read more

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My family and I were celebrating a family friend's 50th wedding anniversary near Shaver Lake and while we stayed the night, we decided to visit this place in hopes for a snack. Though they don't have a huge appetizer menu, the food was amazing but what made it a 5 starts was the staff and the ambiance of the restaurant. This was an amazing experience from the cook, the bartender, and the servers. Just so happen as we were getting ready to leave, a bear nearly game into the restaurant. It looked into the window for enough time to frighten a few people. I mean, I can't wrestle a bear lol it was a great way to finish the night after meeting some locals and enjoying this place very much. Must try the steak and crispy raviolis. read more

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Great food, great service, and very friendly staff, in a rustic and historic setting. Everything you could ask for in fine mountain fining. The Trading Post is one of my favorite restaurants anywhere, and I always make sure I have dinner there when I'm in Shaver Lake. read more

Wow! Martini's are spot on. Bartender Garrett was awesome as well as the rest of staff! Food was amazing and portions are big. One thing I like when traveling is when the locals welcome you and make you feel like it's your spot too. Living in a tourist town I see locals shun tourists and I get.... it they can be annoying lol. It was a warm welcome I appreciated! Good job!! read more

Mountain town gem. We found this place while having a one day road trip on a Thursday. Warm inviting interior with a nostalgic feel. Came in an hour before food was being served so had a couple cinnamon old fashions while we waited. Bartender was friendly, welcoming and easy to visit with (I'm bad I forgot to write down her name) but thank you for your smiles and conversation. When we sat down to dinner, our server was kind and knowledgeable about the menu and very attentive (again forgot to get a name, man I spaced) She recommended the escargot and she was right, it was scrumptious. Garlicky buttery goodness, served with crusty bread. Dinner came with soup and salad. Chicken noodle was very good, and the spinach feta salad was great with a raspberry vinaigrette. Ribeye we shared, we topped with roasted garlic and had a nice baked potato and vegetables on the side. Decadent lava cake with vanilla ice cream. It was a great dinner, and we look forward to our next trip, when we can spend more time. Thank you for a great escape for my one day off Trading post. read more

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Came here with my husband and the food was absolutely delicious the Monterey chicken was one of the best dishes I've ever had !! 5/5 super recommended! Staff was so sweet as well read more

I've always said great people run great businesses. And that is the case at The Trading Post. Owned and operated by the same awesome family that calls the Sawmill and the Mountain Trippers! Tonight we were greeted by Sophia and served by Sierra. Trading Post is your go to spot for fine dining in a rustic building that's been standing since 1927! What? My mother was 2 ok? We love this place. Consistently good at everything from cocktails to apps to entrees. The filet is superb. The fish is great. Tonight Tammy the Tornado is going with her usual filet mignon and I tried the seafood combo. Both meals were spot on. Cooked to perfection. If you enjoy a great dinner and you're in Shaver Lake don't even think for a second. Just go to the Trading Post! read more

The Trading Post - My go to cocktail. Absolute and soda water with lime. Delish - New American Near Me - Shaver Lake, California

Wow! This place was a great choice after a long day of snowboarding. We started at the bar and the drinks were great, very nice bartender. You get a few courses with your dinner including soup (soup of the day was minestrone), garden salad, veggies, and a baked potato with dinner. Our steaks were cooked to perfection and the sides were great. We finished with the NY style cheesecake and a piece of the chocolate lava cake (both in which were great.) Overall very friendly local staff, and this is even the original building from 1827! A local couple we met ended up treating us to dinner and we were stunned! Would definitely recommend for anyone looking for a cozy, filling, local stop! read more

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This local spot is the go to after a long day of snowboard or skiing. Great service and food! Definitely need to try this place generous portions and just overall great local spot. Bring an extra pair of pants because its a ton of food, but well worth the experience.my favorite was the halibut bites and ribeye! Sooo delicious read more

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We LOVE this restaurant. Every time we go to shaver we have dinner here. Sometimes we make the trip just to go eat! The atmosphere is great also & so are the drinks! read more

This place had amazing food and service. We were told that they close during part of the week. So we were able to squeeze dinner in our first night in town. My husband had steak and we ordered wine near the window. The waitress was on top of it and it was cozy. read more

Over expensive and overhyped place, wont recommend highly. Food is decent and service is fine too, though they aren't willing to be adjusting to most asks, but the ambiance is nice! Beer collection is good, and cocktails are decent. read more

Fun place. With old decor on the walls. Plenty of food for our night out in shaver. Feels like the local read more

The Trading Post - Killer ribs! - New American Near Me - Shaver Lake, California

On December 17, 2021, I wrote a review for The Trading Post Restaurant in Shaver Lake. I wrote this review due to the knowledge of owning and running a restaurant. The manager, we heard was the owner's daughter, was extremely rude and our steaks were not cooked correctly so we sent them back. When they returned, they were exactly the same. We could not eat the filet and New York that was extremely pricey! The manager did not take our steaks off the bill. She told us never to come back! Today I was looking at my bank statement and it showed that The Trading Post added another $17.00 after we had signed for $86.00 bill. This is fraud and we are checking into it..... read more

We had dinner with a group of friends on a recent vacation. Great good and great service. Will be back.

I absolutely love coming to The Trading Post. During my first visit this past summer the staff made me instantly feel like family and I've visited many times since. The food is incredible (3 course meal!) and the people are amazing. Recently I brought my friends for their first visit and they too were warmly welcomed by Garrett, Kelley, and Sara. It's rare that a place far from home makes you feel so comfortable so quickly but that's what I've experienced every time visiting The Trading Post. My friends and I will definitely be coming back soon! Highly recommend! read more

Great place to spend our last night on vacation with friends. Food is wonderful! Highly recommend!

The best prime rib ever! it was delicious and the service was good. Lots of people go there I hear.

We've tried this place several times now. We're done. First off, the floor was a mess. Then we were served our appetizer during our meal. The waitress was not very friendly and I was in a great mood. I ordered the stuffed calamari, $38 mind you and it was terrible. My husband took one bite, I actually took 3 because I was hungry and really could not believe it was that bad. What a disappointment. There really isn't that many places to eat in Shaver. Unfortunately, this one is off of our list. read more

What a unique, cozy place to have dinner! The food is delicious, and service is excellent!

Amazing evening sitting outside at the Trading Post after a long day of boating at Shaver Lake. We enjoyed smokedribs, steak and my fav Halibut bites. The kids loved the cheeseburger and chicken strips. The staff was amazing and the wine from Stillwater winery was flowing. read more

The Trading Post - Halibut bites - New American Near Me - Shaver Lake, California

Had the best prime rib dinner. Mike the chef is the best. And I can't say enough good things about Garrett the bartender. Makes the best martinis. !!! Everyone is always so friendly and personable. Absolutely love this place. read more

Great ambiance with the two fireplaces and rustic decor. The food is great and they have a pretty wide menu. Try out the breakfast and lunch on the weekends! Steak tacos are bomb! Service is awesome and everyone is always friendly. The pasta specials on Sunday are on point read more

It's the best restaurant in town. We've had great meals there. My last visit though I had the ribs. In my humble opinion a bit too heavy on the black pepper. Otherwise mighty fine meal. read more

Nice surroundings, great staff, and fabulous chef!! Delicious food with a good sized menu.

Love The Trading Post! The staff is always fun and the food is great! I especially love the peanut butter pie, soooo good! Some may think it's small but if you get the chance check out the back patio, more seating and the bonus of smelling the fresh pines. Love that Shaver Lake has a dinning option that is unique and flavorful. If you are ever in Shaver stop by and enjoy! Also ask for Kelley or Brooke they are my faves! read more

We had reservations for 7:00 and I'm glad we called in ahead of time, seating is super limited. The hostess was super frazzled and seemed a little overwhelmed and there really isn't to many tables so I don't get it but ok.. lol the staff was super friendly so that was cool to but the food just didn't hit the mark. It wasn't awful or anything but it wasn't at all worth what we paid for it. We started out with the escargot and shrimp cocktail. I really don't like the idea of putting snails in my mouth but the wife made me try it and it was ok haha. The shrimp cocktail was nothing special but not bad either. I ordered the ribs and they had a super limited number of sides to chose from so I settled for a baked potato and veggies and I don't like baked potatoes unless they are covered in stuff and again they didn't have anything to put on if except butter and sour cream cheese.... the ribs were basic and the bbq sauce wasn't very good and didn't pair with the ribs at all. My wife ordered the New York and didn't finish it. I'm not saying don't eat here because I know everyone has different tastes but this place just wasn't for me, so I encourage you to go check 'em out and have your own experience. Parking was alright but very limited and it was a little pricy for what is was. read more

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Great food, good drinks, fast and friendly service, beautiful historic building. Dog friendly patio! read more

The Trading Post - Outdoor patio with quaint gift shop. - New American Near Me - Shaver Lake, California

Went to dinner at Trading Post. Started out with cocktails. Fantastic bartender! Appetizer we chose was Abalone. Very tasty. Dinners come with soup AND salad. Minestrone soup was best I've had. Salads were fresh and tasty. We had Rib Eye steak. Prawns and fresh trout. All were cooked to perfection! read more

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