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    The Trading Post

    3.8 (192 reviews)
    ModerateNew American
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    Good for kids
    Dogs allowed

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    Filet Mignon ordered medium. Receive Med Well to Well Done.
    Veronica E.

    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.

    Halibut w/ baked potato and veggies, spinach and cheese raviolis, Shaver Lake Mule
    Jillian P.

    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!

    Cheesecake
    Andrew R.

    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.

    After coffee dinner with Peanut Butter Pie
    Lynda C.

    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.

    Established 1927
    nick h.

    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.

    Fall is in the air
    Darla A.

    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.

    My go to cocktail. Absolute and soda water with lime. Delish
    Crazy Bernie S.

    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!

    Full bar

    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!

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    Very stuck up .. just ccuz we don't put on nice clothes and wear ur glasses with no make up .. our children are not hot we got denied twice

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    Got amazing ribs to go. Have also eaten at the bar and service is on point. Definitely recommend the spinach ravioli.

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

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

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

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

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

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    Shaver Lake Pub N Grub - Fish Tacos, Pub Slaw

    Shaver Lake Pub N Grub

    3.8(256 reviews)
    0.1 mi
    •$$

    Had a fun time going to Pub N Grub while watching a FIFA games. We got seated quick but the service…read morewas initially slow since it was busy. Someone could have come by to say it'll be a few minutes or something. One we did get our order in, food was quick and everyone enjoyed what they had. The Pub Salad was particularly good because grilled chicken was added - it was really good. I enjoyed this establishment and would come by again.

    Our experience at this restaurant was very disappointing. We…read morenever saw any signage regarding a no-outside-food policy, but once the host informed us, we respected the rule. We left the patio with our children and their pizza while my husband stayed behind to wait for the food we had ordered for the adults. As we were leaving, a truck was parked very close to the patio gate. We were careful to hold the gate open and guide our children through so that it would not come into contact with the truck. Despite our efforts, the bartender, Ashleigh, came outside with an attitude and told us not to hit her truck on the way out. She then went back inside and told people sitting at the bar to come look at her vehicle. We approached the people who came outside to check the truck and explained that we had been very careful and had not allowed the gate to touch it. One gentleman was polite and said he believed us. We went back inside to speak with a manager, but one was not available at the time. Later, we called Mike simply to inform him about the bartender's behavior and how unnecessarily rude the interaction had been. He said he would address the issue with the owners and review the security cameras. We welcomed that suggestion because the footage would clearly show that we did not hit anyone's truck and had no issue complying with the request to leave the patio with our children's pizza. The situation could have been handled professionally and respectfully, but instead we were treated as though we had done something wrong when we had not.

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    Shaver Lake Pub N Grub - Part bar area and to the left is where bigger parties sit

    Part bar area and to the left is where bigger parties sit

    Shaver Lake Pub N Grub - California Chicken Club Sandwich, fries

    California Chicken Club Sandwich, fries

    Shaver Lake Pub N Grub - Such a great place for lunch!!  Be sure to ask for their Fresh Boysenberry Margarita!   It is amazing!  Limited time only!!!

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    Such a great place for lunch!! Be sure to ask for their Fresh Boysenberry Margarita! It is amazing! Limited time only!!!

    Ducey's on the Lake - Fried chicken

    Ducey's on the Lake

    3.9(822 reviews)
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    I will start by saying this was my first time to Ducey's. In fact, I hadn't been to Bass Lake since…read morethe 1970s. It was a birthday visit. I'd heard about the place, and had always wanted to try it. I really, really enjoyed the experience. Most delightful dinner I've had in a long time. I can't wait to go back. I say these things because I'm going to have a couple negatives to go along with the praise, and I want to make it clear that I highly recommend the place as a fun, enjoyable dining experience. First, I'll go over the plusses. The view of the lake is serene and enjoyable. Really makes for an enjoyable dining experience. Call it Tahoe Junior. I highly recommend the bottom level of the restaurant, which has an elevated menu with higher pricing over the top level casual dining. Better aesthetics and menu make it worth it. They also do have a bargain menu of smaller portions if you can live with smaller portions. (Not me, lol.) You can see the menu at their site. Prices are typical Nicer eatery level. ($50+.) I had the ribeye. Typical quality. Well prepared. Featured a NICE proprietary blue cheese butter spread. Umm, yummy! I want more! Also loved the peach ice tea. More yummy. I overdose everything in sweetener, so I recommend that. Staff was first rate. Darn near everything about the visit was great from start to finish. Now for my negatives... The bread was these Tiny little slices of (I suppose) Italian bread. I wasn't familiar with it. Perhaps it's a standard four-bite bread type. Certainly didn't work for me. Bite-size is not really what I want in dinner bread... Veggies were bleh. Broccolini and carrots. Did nothing for me. We now come to the big disappointment and the Offense... No baked potato, but mashed potatoes! I can't recall the last time I ordered a quality steak that came with mashed potatoes instead of a BAKED potato! "No big deal," I thought. "I'll order a baked potato." The Up Charge was $9! You heard that right. NINE DOLLARS to swap baked for mashed! I might expect $9 for a potato at Ruth's Criss, but gosh! NINE DOLLARS?! The whole table was offended. That did not ruin the meal for us. We all enjoyed it and planned to return, but we ALL thought NINE DOLLARS for a potato--and we're not talking a huge one either--was insane. Absolutely insane. Fixins did not include bacon bits, which surprised me, but not every place offers them so okay. That's it. Full dinner and drinks for 4 was a bit under $300. Enjoyed ourselves, going back, but we don't understand the outrageous price on the potato. Tagging the visit at a 4, and recommending Ducey's. Be prepared for mashed... Shown--dinner and the $9 potato :)

    This place only gets 3 stars because of the view. We requested outdoor seating, was told it would…read moreonly be 5-10 minutes but ended up waiting 20 minutes. When we were seated we were then told that the kitchen was extremely backed up and it wouldn't be another 45+ minutes until they can even take our order. Thankfully they were able to take our drink order first so we got to enjoy the view. We were starving by the time we finally got our food, everything was fried since we decided to get their sampler platter and fried calamari. The food was pretty decent, I think I just got sick of it pretty fast because everything felt very heavy. I would probably only come back for the views next time I'm in the area, and get some drinks and light apps!

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    Ducey's on the Lake - Entrance to the formal dining area.

    Entrance to the formal dining area.

    Ducey's on the Lake - Side Salad with Ranch 4/5 Stars

    Side Salad with Ranch 4/5 Stars

    Ducey's on the Lake - Our view to the left

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    Our view to the left

    The Elderberry House - 2024 Jun 27

    The Elderberry House

    4.5(347 reviews)
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    THE BEST BIRTHDAY DINNER!!! Service, Vibes, Food, Drinks, Emotion, LOVE...everything in one lol…read more A special shoutout to Christian and Jordan! They were both super knowledgeable and made us feel extremely welcome. They even had a special printed menu for our table with a birthday message that made it that more special. They truly exceeded our expectations. I highly recommend this place to everyone and I will be back any chance I get. One last thing....the Oyster with a fennel, apple, vinegar idk what changed my life. I am an oyster fan now, but just these lol TYSM!

    I have been lucky enough to enjoy quite a few fancy, Michelin-starred meals over the years, but it…read moreis rare to find an experience that you just know you will be savoring for years to come. That is exactly what happened during my recent dinner at Elderberry House. I visited with a group of four, and between us, we had two gluten-free diners and one vegetarian. After a quick heads-up the day before, the restaurant handled our needs with total ease. We went for the five-course tasting menu, and it was incredible from start to finish. We kicked things off with one of the best oysters I have ever had, followed by a beautiful tuna presentation. The kitchen even looked out for our gluten-free friends with a special version of their herbal-butter focaccia that was actually delicious. By the time the main courses arrived, I honestly could not decide if I liked my beef or my friend's snap pea risotto better; every single bite was pure perfection. The cocktails were another high point. My first drink was great, but after chatting with our server, Jordan, I decided to try the Last Word. It featured that hard-to-find green chartreuse, and I am a little annoyed to report that I have a new favorite cocktail that requires such a rare ingredient. The service is what really made the night so special. Jordan was so charismatic and helpful, making sure we were perfectly taken care of all evening. He was so good that I almost worried a second visit would not be the same without him, though the rest of the staff quickly put that fear to rest. Abby was so friendly and responsible for a truly unique but perfect-for-the-vibe playlist, and Chris the mixologist even stopped by to geek out about gin and cocktails with us. From the genuine care for our food sensitivities to the clever touch of the iPad check-in hidden in an elegant binder, it was a night for the books. I cannot recommend this place enough and look forward to bringing my family next!

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    The Elderberry House - The room decorated

    The room decorated

    The Elderberry House - Miso Chocolate Macaron

    Miso Chocolate Macaron

    The Elderberry House - Breast of Duck, Strawberry & Onion Medley

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    Breast of Duck, Strawberry & Onion Medley

    Hideout Saloon - French dip

    Hideout Saloon

    4.3(219 reviews)
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    Service: very friendly. We met both the owners & the cook. They made us feel so welcome…read more Food: excellent Best cod tacos I've ever had (special of the day). Their Loaded Not-choz was so big, three people can share & have their fill. The tri-tip, which we added was delicious - having the smokey flavor. A must try! The cook recommends to have us try the French Dip next time we stop by. We can't wait! If you are on your way to Yosemite, stop by in Mariposa & try this place. You won't regret it.

    I am very sorry to have to write this review. We came in for a beer around 9:00 after a long day of…read morehiking. After 15 minutes, we were told that a wedding party had reserved the entire bar and we had to finish our drinks outside in the cold, where there were no seats. My husband asked for a refund, since we had barely begin to drink. The server went to ask the bartender, and returned to say that we had to finish our drinks and leave. We were told that they knew the wedding party had reserved the bar and would be arriving at some point in the evening. Now I can understand that neither the server nor the bartender made the reservation or knew exactly when the bar would have to be closed down. However, they should have told us that the bar would be closing, and given us the opportunity to go somewhere else. They also should have refunded our drinks, because it was their fault not to have warned us beforehand. This is simply an example of poor management.

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    Hideout Saloon - Great live sound

    Great live sound

    Hideout Saloon - Order up!! Pizza for one and beer battered onion rings for another. Enjoy!

    Order up!! Pizza for one and beer battered onion rings for another. Enjoy!

    Hideout Saloon

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    The Trading Post - newamerican - Updated September 2026

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