there is nothing stopping this place!!! it's all 5 stars in every category. clean, very clean. decor was great. a lot to see and talk about. Food was amazing. the steak tips were the best I have had. volcanic eruption fries were on point with brisket and just delicious. The server and team weren't letting anything get me down about my experience. Attentive, friendly and just all around 100% awesome customer service. I will be back, probably making a special trip just to come have dinner. read more

We had such a great experience at Timber Lodge! The food was absolutely delicious, and the service was excellent. Cory was our server, and she was fantastic--super attentive, friendly, and had such a great personality! She really made our experience that much more enjoyable. Great food, great atmosphere, and outstanding service. We'll definitely be back! Highly recommend--and ask for Cory! read more

12 older ladies, individual checks, nothing could go wrong there, right? Great service the food was excellent and we all left praising the place. Couldn't have been any better. Thank you! read more

Back in the 1970's and 1980's we would go to the Timber House for fancy prime rib dinners. I hadn't been there in many years. It has changed substantially with the addition of a brewery, outdoor dining area and games, and a renovated dining room. The day we were there we dined indoors because it was about 92° and we had a cranky 1-year old with us. The dining room is beautiful and still has the logs on the ceiling and one of the huge log pillars in the middle of the room. We ordered the Brussels sprouts and pretzel bites for appetizers and they were a hit with everyone including the baby. Everyone's entrees were delicious as were the cocktails and the beer from the brewery. My four year old grandson ordered buttered pasta from the kids menu and even it was delicious and came with a side of shaved Parmesan. The service was fantastic and the server was very kind and friendly. We will definitely go back the next time we are at Lake Almanor. read more

Timber House Lodge - The dining room - Hotels Near Me - Chester, California

We've been here three or four times. It's a solid spot for cocktails or a beer, and one of the nicer-looking places around when it comes to decor. The food, though, doesn't deliver. They're clearly trying, but the flavor just isn't there. Last time the house salad was super bland--beans and garbanzo straight from the can dumped on what felt like three pounds of greens, shredded carrots straight from the bag, cheap ingredients all around, and a weird bitter balsamic dressing. We've ordered their fish tacos before; they were okay, but the prices FAR exceed the quality and taste of their food. Service has been the same every visit: basic, nothing highly professional nor inviting, just functional and sometimes forgetful. Nice setting, decent drinks--but we'd skip the food next time. read more

Timber House Lodge - 1/2 order House Salad. they forgot the grilled prawns i ordered - Hotels Near Me - Chester, California

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 stayed at the lodge which is NOT part of this review, this review is specific to the brewery/distillery restaurant. The place gets two stars, one for atmosphere and one for food. Waiter waited til we ordered to tell us almost every beer was out. We go to order food to be told that's out. Ok fine roll with it. Food was good, except the fries were hard. Never saw waiter again til I forced him to stop and give us check. This is a letdown because we made reservations, we out for my birthday from another state to come to the park. Very dissa read more

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

We had reservations for 12 on a Saturday night and they were ready and waiting when we came in. I love that. Food and drinks were good, atmosphere is inviting. It is nicely decorated. Service was great and it was very busy. read more

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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The food was amazing, generous portions, very fresh and well presented. Our waiter was very professional and kept our waters filled, and our needs taken care of. I would go back multiple times, many times coming, the menu offers a wide array of choices and I want to taste each item. We sat outside as the weather had cooled down but the inside was very well decorated and could accommodate many size groups. Loved the whole feel. read more

Timber House Lodge - Shrimp basket must have had 20 or more shrimp. Very good - Hotels Near Me - Chester, California

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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

Timber House Lodge - Sweet Potato Fries - Hotels Near Me - Chester, California

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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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

Timber House Lodge - Ribeye - Hotels Near Me - Chester, California

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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

Timber House Lodge - Themed decor - Hotels Near Me - Chester, California

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Been there twice and told both times that the empty restaurant doesn't have room for our party lol. As in literally not one table taken, but twice told that 'we have people coming in for every single table' both times. Neither time was the staff particularly friendly either. Which is statistically pretty impossible tbh. Def possible it's true but to have it happen twice is pretty funny. So prob won't try a 3rd time and will just go somewhere else first instead since we just waste time trying this place. Also had multiple people say the food was bad when physically leaving the place and not to ever get the shrimp tacos lol. Just go somewhere else from the start honestly. Bad food, poor service, space cadet host who can't answer simple questions, surly and annoyed waitstaff who just want your tip money and then to leave ASAP, etc. read more

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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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

Absolutely HORRIBLE service. Waited to be acknowledged at the door for several minutes in an almost completely empty restaurant only to be told by the busser that the only place they could seat our party of 9 would be outside in 100° heat with 3 small children. They refused to even split our party into 2 tables to make it easier to accommodate. Will NOT be visiting or recommending this place to anyone. Can't comment on the food, but the people leaving ahead of us said not to order the tacos. read more

Ok last year this place was the best. Food was hot on time very very good. Went today. Margarita was terrible, fries were cold, steak was not cooked, mash potatoes were cold. What happened. New staff ? New cooks? Need replaced with last year people. Or better cooks. I will give 5 stars to the guy who brought our food out he was working the hardest. He needs everyone's tips. Try better timber house. There aren't that many good restaurants in town you need to shine. read more

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

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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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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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

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 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

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

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

The food was good. Generous portions. We ate there two nights. The atmosphere is cool. Giant log building. You can play cornhole outside while you wait for a table. Service was attentive and friendly. 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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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

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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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

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

We've been coming to this restaurant for a few years. Service has always been extremely slow so when we came back this time, we expected slow service. But, this was sloth slow. We made a reservation per the norm but we stood at the podium 20 min before we were even acknowledged then another 10 while our table was cleaned, what's the point of a reservation ? It was 30 min before we were even offered drinks. Headed in to the bar to get them ourselves but there was no bartender working. Once our order was finally taken for our meals the food came out quickly but it was beyond cold. Cold is one thing but the quality was horrible. We watched 2 staff members running their rears off while several others were standing on the patio at the gate entrance smoking., also not great while trying to eat smelling their cigarette smoke. Not sure we will be returning. Too bad because the area needs good quality restaurants with quality service. 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