Our experience started off right with the friendly, welcoming, and accommodating hostesses, Chelsea! This place has a fantastic atmosphere and delicious food! read more

Great place to eat. Friendly staff great cocktails great atmosphere had a business meeting there was well taken care of

Super cute themed rooms. Very clean. The walls are thin - but they know it, and provide ear plugs! The restaurant and brewery was closed. Oh well, a reason to come back. read more

TL:DR - solid place for beer; skip the food Parking - lots of options Service - we think we caught our waitress at the end of her shift since she seemed eager to get out. Not sure if they have a transition process to cover tables and get the tips settled right, but she seemed overeager to close out Ambiance - newly remodeled. Patio and indoor areas. Looks great. Beer - red cherry ale was great, and so were the other beers ordered. Solid selection. Great spot to grab beer with friends. Food - disappointing. Needs work. Shrimp tacos - avoid. Tasted like frozen, reheated shrimp that was lukewarm at best. Flavorless Chicken BLT - solid. Bacon saved the sandwich, but mostly under-seasoned Wedge salad - good but drowned in dressing. Ask for the dressing on the side Ahi salad - okay, but the fish was also under-seasoned. Clam chowder - solid. Chunks of potato, celery, and clams Management Suggestion: encourage the kitchen staff to execute a smaller set of food items really well, consistently. Sample what they put out. I get that it's tough running a restaurant, and I'm a fan of supporting local places with a local vibe, so I hope Timber House does well. read more

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We came to the Timber House Lodge on a whim and we were so thankful that they were able to accommodate our party of 15 on such short notice. We were staying the weekend in Mill Creek California at a cabin and it was my sister-in-law's birthday on 18 of July. We were going to find something closer to our cabin, but it was pretty booked up that day and so we ventured out to Chester California went here instead. The staff was wonderful and was able to accommodate us and when we arrive, our table was set up. The food was awesome and had a nice variety of steak, salads, pastas, kids meals, and they had an area out of front so you could play lawn games which was great to bring our kids out while we waited for our food to be served. My husband and I split shrimp tacos, and the ribeye both very flavorful and very tasty. We went to the restaurant with my sister-in-law and her family and my brother-in-law and his family. So three families total at one table. The restaurant was very cozy and comfortable. While we were there, I looked up and I saw this man standing across the room and said to my husband that he looked awfully familiar. My husband turns and looks and realizes that it was " Coach" from the TV Show Survivor. He was very nice and offered to take a picture with us. Here is why it's a 3 star review.. and I'm still waiting for a manager to reach out to me to see if we can help the problem. I was in the restroom when the bill came, but after speaking with my family, this is what happened. The tab was split between the three families, which was very kind of the restaurant to do. My husband informed me later that when he was paying for the bill, which was not printed out but was on a electronic device. That this server, whose name is Stephanie went through the Bill quickly and just told him basically where to sign. She did not tell him that when a party goes over eight people that gratuity is automatically added to the bill. They also failed to mention that when I called to make the reservation and the server also did not inform my sister-in-law when she handed her $40 in cash. There were a few opportunities in which this could be mentioned. They charged 19.5% of gratuity on top of our bill. When my brother-in-law's bill was presented to him, he noticed the gratuity, and when he asked about it, apparently the server was not very nice about it and kind of was snotty when she did admit to him that gratuity was already added We have absolutely no problem being charged automatic gratuity for our large table. We do have, however, have a problem with not being informed or someone rushing through so that we don't see that gratuity was already added. It felt very dishonest. From my family and my sister-in-law's family the server basically got a 40 to 50% tip of our bill. I will be following up with the manager in regards to this matter read more

My family had such a nice time here last night! We were greeted with such warmth by our hostess. We have never been to this town before and we're pleasantly surprised with how wonderful this restaurant was! We sat outside and was super enjoyable. Our waitress was so sweet and very attentive. The food was really delicious and looked beautiful too! Solid Restaurant!! read more

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I was at Lake Almanor for the weekend and needed a bite. Even better Timber House Lodge has a happy hour. Their huge patio is the perfect spot for a summer afternoon happy hour. Fresh air and shade. The HH menu had lots of great food and drink choices at a great price point. Fresh ahi, salads, and great fried snacks like cheese curds. I didn't leave room to try any of the burgers and other items on the regular menu. They share a large parking lot with the rest of their TH businesses- the restaurant, lodge, brewery and distillery. read more

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A bit of a wait, seemed short-staffed that afternoon (7/11/26). Worth the wait all items ordered exceeded expectations... pleasantly surprised. I'll be back when I'm in the beautiful neighborhood! Good work! read more

Great Burger. Great sweet potato fries. Great service and ambiance. The amber lager and strawberry blonde ale was also universally praised by the group. read more

Came back for a late lunch to take advantage of their Happy Hour specials. Their regular menu had a decent-sized menu with a good selection of options while their happy hour menu had some good drink and sharable options. Cocktails were average, nothing to write home about. But what was super surprising was how good their sweet potato fries were - perfectly crisp, well-salted, and their house dipping sauce was fire. Staff weren't the friendliest and it took a lot longer than expected to get the bill, but the atmosphere was super nice. Wouldn't go out of my way to come here, but if you're already in the area, I'd definitely stop by for some of those sweet potato fries! read more

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Great spot with a fun, laid-back atmosphere. We stopped in to watch the UFC fights, and the crowd had a really easygoing, local feel that made the night enjoyable. The drinks were solid, and the food was a highlight- the steak bites with mashed potatoes were great, and the pretzel bites with cheese sauce were also excellent. Overall, a comfortable place to hang out and enjoy good food. read more

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Unfortunately this was a disappointing experience. I've never written a negative review but feel like I should. The chicken in our buffalo chicken salad was part warm and part cold. The fish and chips weee hot but the serving pretty small. One of our Bloody Marys was fine although a bit lack luster with one olive and a celery stick, my husband's was lukewarm (did not have enough ice and had not been shaken or stirred) and was only served with an olive. The hostess seemed annoyed. Our waitress was nice enough. Our meal cost $109 for three plates of food and three drinks. Yikes! read more

Had some appetizers, sorry no pics, Brussel sprouts, pretzel bites, and cocktails. The service was great, very personable, and informative about their booze and drinks. Lovely, cozy, themed, beautiful decor. read more

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Went in for another quick drink. Yes, they do have gender neutral restrooms for those who care. Couldn't go back and change it. Pretzel bites were amaze balls! read more

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The Crispy Shrimp Tacos are delicious--they alone were worth the drive from Chico! Excellent service from the moment we arrived till the time we left. Great Mountain Lodge atmosphere. Highly recommend! read more

Here for a board of directors meeting for 2 days. Busy weekend for Chester. Even though the staff was slammed & shorthanded, we were very well taken care of. Staff so friendly. Food & drinks were great! Highly recommended! read more

Terrible service, waited over an hour for our order and finally gave up and walked out. Staff seemed disorganized and kitchen staff non-existent read more

Stephanie was the most amazing server ever. She's so personable made our whole dinner worthwhile such a fun experience highly recommend asking for Stephanie. read more

Ambience was perfect. Exactly what we were looking for after a long work week. We pamper others for a living and we're looking to get some pampering for ourselves and did we pick the right place. Food was great hot and tasty, staff was on it (bartender as we sat at the bar) prices were very reasonable. Cocktails and beer were great too...Will will be back read more

Timber House Lodge - Us on our way home from work. Best time to stop by the Timber House Lodge! - Hotels Near Me - Chester, California

Came in during happy hour. Just a tip that the regular menu isn't available until 5 PM. Despite the limited options, the food was great overall. The wine selection wasn't the best, but it seems they're more known for the beer offerings. I'll definitely be back -- a solid choice when in Chester! read more

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Had their updated Ahi salad and it was delicious and not over priced. Service was excellent and a nice complementary mimosa for Mother's Day. read more

This review is for both hotel and restaurant. Absolutely loved both. Our room was beautiful decorated and totally went with the gypsy theme. Comfortable bed and the gypsy room has plenty of room to roam. No bath tub but nice walk in shower. Fridge in room. The restaurant we were equally pleased with just outside our room so walked over for the happy hour that had a lot of snack and drink options. I'm pretty sure we got 1 of everything on the happy hours bites menu and yes we ate it all. My favorite was the cheese curds. We went back to our room and went for a walk in the area then came back to the restaurant for dinner. The restaurant was decorated I would call it winter cabin style. Beautiful fire place and bar. Both of our servers were wonderful and on top of getting drinks and all the stuff we asked for. Highly recommend staying here and dining at the brewery. Great experience and very close to lassen where we went and had a great snow day. read more

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Was super excited to try this place. Cute vibe. I left wishing I never went there. Terrible service.!!

Atmosphere and service was great! Amazing play space. Great place for little kids to play!

Would not have expected this fab experience in this little town. Super cool vibe at this place. Nice outdoor seating , heat lamps , corn hole. Inside a very rustic timber lodge look. Nice menu. and fab beer. Well had one double ipa and it was great. Busy. Great server. Swayed me from burger to Sea Bass and truly its polar opposite but it was exactly what I needed. Slices of carrots, asparagus, rice and a lovely sea bass. I added cracked pepper. I also had the side salad. It was lovely. Kenya was my server and well done! read more

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Waited over an hour for food. Ended up just leaving cash on the table for our soda and leaving

Busy, but pleasant environment. Staff is friendly and attentive. Food was great. I look forward to visit again when I visit. FYI- best to make reservations if you have a group of 4 or more. read more

Went to Timber house restaurant for the second time on a night out with friends and couldn't have been happier with the drinks and exquisite food! I think this visit was even better than our first. We started with the fried pickle chips - a must, a Cadillac margarita - one of the best I've had, and the rest of our table had a variety of beers which they loved. I had the pesto chicken pasta special and the fresh and rich flavors in this pasta blew my mind. It was so good I wish it was a regular dish - would definitely order it again. My husband had the halibut special and although he felt it was a little overcooked the flavors were amazing. Our guests had the steak entree and shrimp tacos and both were tasty and devoured. the shrimp tacos were a bit spicy but good. We were too full to have dessert but we can't wait to go back and enjoy more great food from this local hot spot when visiting lake Almanor. read more

After a long hike, it was time for refreshments! I ordered the margarita and the rest of my party ordered beers. We were visiting during the time frame when they only have drinks and snacks. The snacks were a hit and we need more! The beer and marg was so so. It was so hawtttt! I wish they had misters or something. Servers was very nice! Bathrooms are gender shared but very modern and clean! The outside and color will draw you in! Don't forget about the corn hole and large jenga set. Dog and children friendly! read more

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Only been to the "new" Timber House a few times. It was derelict for decades but I was in awe of the place as a child. Walls of massive timber blocks; pillars of reconstructed tree trunks. As a child I knew the smell of smoldering Pall Malls, cheap bourbon, blank (not plank) steak, and sawdust... and I loved it then. Always wanted to see it resurrected, and the new owners/investors surely did! Times ten. It's great. Great bar, great place, great brewery, great outdoor fun (I know nothing of the lodge part). And great people, from locals, to seasonals, to newcomers. There are many opportunities for socializing, whether you're with your kids (very family friendly), with your group of adults, or on your own. I've enjoyed the staff and service. I've really liked the food too!!! I'll be there every time I go to town. PS... the smell of cigarettes and cheap booze are long gone... but the sawdust remains. It's Chester. :) read more

Service was excellent and everyone was very attentive. We loved the whole vibe of this place and the food was fantastic. I'm so happy that they reopened this restaurant and motel. We used to come back in the day and it was mostly for the bread which was like a thick bread with butter and toasted. I'm happy Chester has this place now and created more jobs for the young staff. Can't wait to go back read more

FOOD The food was great here, full of flavor, we both ordered a burger and order of Brussels sprouts. We also ordered the blonde and strawberry blonde. SERVICE Waiter was super attentive came around multiple times to check in on us, see if we needed any additional, beers, water etc. AMBIANCE We loved the outside seating, and the corn hole while you wait for your food and drinks. read more

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Stayed at the Timber Lodge in one of their super cute, nicely decorated rooms. Very comfortable, easy no-hassle check-in (they text you a code to access your room), and fun decor. Only downside was that the walls between rooms are incredibly thin (hence only 4/5 stars for me)--no issue if you have quiet neighbors. But if all else fails, they give you earplugs! The restaurant was a nice surprise. Great beer selection, and food was hearty with big portions. Reservations are pretty much needed. Otherwise, you can eat at the bar and you'll meet some very nice travelers along the way. read more

Glad to see they have reopened for the season. Staff is very nice. My friend and I got tacos. They were pretty good. The Chicken tacos were better than the brisket because the brisket was a bit dry. Otherwise good flavor. Love the mango salsa! read more

I've never ate a meal faster. I'd do unspeakable things to the food here. Definitely recommend. 5 big booms read more

We make it a point to dine at the Timber lodge every trip to Lake Almanor. A very romantic atmosphere and the ambiance gives you such a feeling of being in the mountains with the gorgeous decor. The staff was so attentive and checked in numerous times to make sure everything was perfect with our dinner. Lunch or dinner the food is the best in the area for a great dinner out with my wife. We make it a point to come to the Timer lodge multiple times when we are up at the Lake. Spot on location for a meal. read more

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This place was highly recommended by someone we met when we were at our hotel. 25 miles away from Lassen park, but I think it's worth the drive. Every thing we ordered were good. The ahi tuna was perfectly seasoned, my grilled chicken was also good, just a little bit dry to my liking but it's not a big deal. The tiramisu was also good. The clam chowder could have been served a little bit warmer. But, overall everything was good. Server was very helpful and the restaurant was nicely decorated and clean. read more

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They advertise open but closed from Feb 10-May 1, don't say your open when your not very disappointing!

Food was awesome. Home service was cool in the ambience. Cannot be beat cabin feeling top-notch food.

Everything was great- service was really slow... but they were short staffed the night we visited. Would go back