Tony's Taverna on Highway 198 in Three Rivers, CA Superb Greek and Mediterranean food in a lovely new restaurant two miles from the Sequoia Park entrance in Three Rivers! There is nothing better than a delicious meal from Greek family recipes after a day in nature's great tree cathedral. Opened recently to both local and internet praise, the restaurant features a superb menu of classic Mediterranean dishes that include slow roasted Kokinisto lamb shank, Norwegian Salmon, Alaska Halibut and Tony's crowd pleaser, the Gyro. The menu is surprisingly reasonable and the service first class. Tony's food truck has operated for over two years and provided a taste of the food to rave internet reviews. The décor and ambiance are lovely, with soft Greek folk music and professional grade service. A hot Gyro sandwich Togo item has been a big hit with travelers. The best part? Great burgers with a Greek boost and real kitchen made French fries! Enjoy! Dan A. Baker read more

Beautiful place inside and out! We went on Mother's Day and sure enough the place was packed. I had a reservation at 1 and was seated right away, awesome! Our server Katrina recommended the sangria to start things off and a sides of Hummus, both were delicious, some of the best fresh sangria we had had! I ordered the lamb shank as it is rare to find a place the truly knows had to do it right. They nailed it, tender juicy fall of the bone love. Nestled on a bed of mashed potato's with gravy and roasted carrots. If you love lamb this is your gig! We will be back, thanks Katrina for your fun spirit and great service on a very busy day. read more

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We've heard a lot of great things about Tony's Taverna and we were so excited to try it out for ourselves. We made a same-day reservation and showed up for dinner on a Sunday evening. The hostess was charming and kind. We were seated in the patio, the first guest of the evening shift. The waiter did take a little while to greet us. Once greeted, he was kind and professional. We ordered an appetizer and then he never returned until he delivered our entrées. He also didn't return again until we were done with our meal. We wanted water refills and bread refills. We had further questions and he was nowhere to be found. We started with the Grilled Spanish Octopus which was so refreshing. Will definitely order that again. My husband had the Branzino and the rice was overly al dente like way too al dente. We waited for the waiter to come back so we can discuss the rice but again he left us a bit stranded. The food got cold as we waited and waited to flag down the waiter but he was no where to be found. My husband reluctantly ate the cold hard rice. I had the salmon gnocchi. It was good but extremely heavy. The baklava was a nice size and was delicious. Once the waiter arrived with the bill we shared our food experience with him and he said he'd notify the kitchen but that was it. No service. He didn't even try to make it right. Just a bit disappointing. I can only give 3 stars as the service was lacking and the rice was sadly a miss! The bill was $147 and I wished we could say it was worth it. read more

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Heaven sakes!!! Finally!! A proper restaurant in Three Rivers, Ca to serve this great community and incredibly diverse tourism from all over the globe. Sweet atmosphere, tasty menu, and above all just super friendly folks! I've been coming here for forty years. This is exactly what this destination deserves... World Class!! Thank you Tony!.. Family and Associates!! I'll suggest by no stretch of the imagination this was not easy. I'll be counting the days until my next visit!! Ecstatic!! Opaaaa!! read more

We were on our way to Sequoia National Park and honestly weren't expecting much when it came to food in the area... but Tony's Taverna completely surprised us. This place is such a gem. The vibe is amazing--live music, relaxed but lively atmosphere, and it works perfectly for both lunch or dinner. It's a Mediterranean spot inspired by the flavors of Cyprus, and you can really taste that authenticity in the food. We actually met the chef, and it made the experience even better knowing the care and background behind the menu. Everything felt fresh, flavorful, and thoughtfully made--definitely not your typical "tourist area" food. Parking was super easy (which matters a lot on those winding roads), and the location is perfect if you're heading in or out of the park. Inside, it's cozy and comfortable with a homey feel. The staff is very friendly and welcoming, which made the whole experience even more enjoyable. Honestly, don't overthink it--if you're in the area, just go here. We'd 100% come back. read more

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The food was fabulous. The service was great. The ambience was very nice. Open patio live music.. read more

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We came here during a trip to Sequoia and it was the best meal we had on the trip. There was a long wait on a weekend even though we got there around 4:30pm and there was a lot of open seating. We also had to wait a while for service and to get our food. Not sure if they were understaffed but the food made up for it and they were also friendly. The branzino was my favorite - it had a smoky flavor to it and no bones. It complimented the rice nicely and we subbed the veggies for fries. The fries were huge and delicious! The place is new/remodeled and had plenty of seating inside. There was also an outdoor covered area with live music playing and sports on the tvs. Would come back on the next trip and make a reservation to hopefully help with the wait or get take out. read more

Tony's Taverna - Branzino - it was delicious!! - Burgers Near Me - Three Rivers, California

Let me just say a few things. We walked into this restaurant because our local AIRBnb host strongly suggested it. We walked in and were met by the owners, who we had never met before. They literally treated us like family! We had some apps, entrees and drinks. We paid the check and were about to leave when the owners called out to us to ask us what we thought of their food! Amazing! I told him that his calamari was some of the best I've ever had and compared it only to the calamari that I was served along the coast in Italy on the mainland. Simply excellent food, all the way through. Cannot recommend highly enough. read more

Pretty atmosphere, patio seating available, live relaxing music, friendly service, and fantastic appetizers! We had the spicy feta and Halloumi (pictured). Both were delicious! read more

Tony's Taverna - Halloumi - Burgers Near Me - Three Rivers, California

My husband and I visited this establishment last weekend as we were staying in Three Rivers to visit the national parks. We dropped in on Friday around 8pm just for a coffee and dessert but once we were seated, we were not provided any menus nor were we checked on or greeted by a waitress for about 30 minutes. Once we finally ordered our dessert, we noticed others seated around us were also waiting for an absurd amount of time to get attended. We even saw a couple of small parties leave due to the lengthy wait. The restaurant was not even that busy so I'm not sure what the issue was there. The hostess at the front was also proving to be unhelpful during this time as she was just standing there ignoring the calls from the nearby tables requesting a waitress, check, and even a box! Wow, talk about "it's not in my job description"! After we received our check around 9:30pm, my husband paid with his credit card that we also didn't see again for another 15 minutes and once we finally got out of there and after a few days later, he realized that Tony's not only charged for our $27 bill but someone else's $100+ bill. We were already home at this point so all he could do was call his credit card company and Tony's to get the $100+ charge refunded. After speaking to manager Derek, the issue has still not been resolved. Apparently neither of those charges could be "found in their system". We still also have not received a call back from this manager as he stated he would do as of two days ago. That call back would still be nice. C'mon Tony's. Do better, please. read more

Tony's Taverna - Here's a pic of one of the orders they charged us for (the correct one). That orange cake thing was good though. - Burgers Near Me - Three Rivers, California

If you're looking for a nice restaurant near Sequoia National Park, Tony Taverna in Three Rivers is a great option! Highly recommend to make reservation especially if it's a holiday. They did have to send people away bc it was reservation only and come back at later time. We went during Valentine's Day so they had a set menu but they usually have a whole menu of different Greek dishes. We didn't realize it was going to be a set menu but it was a good dinner! My bf said the lamb was so good! The dessert was delicious too! I didn't want to leave till it was gone haha! If we go back I would def love to try their other Greek dishes! read more

Amazing food! Every bite was delicious and fresh. The service was awesome too. Everyone was so polite and attentive. The ambiance was perfect. A great mix of al fresco dining and some seats inside. Would come back for sure!! read more

Everything here was great. I came in after a long day and hike in sequoia park. And this food hit the spot.. Cheese was great paired with the jam. Insane combo. And the lamb. I pulled the bone it. It's tender. And flavorful. Mixed in with the mash potatoes, and some of that sauce on it. Amazing. If you live in the area or want to eat real good after a long day in the park, come here read more

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Absolutely delighted! The food was so delicious and the portions were so big! A new spot for us to visit regularly for sure. And the staff was kind, helpful, and prompt. The open air dining was gorgeous and a wonderful atmosphere. read more

Wanted to believe. Three Rivers needs a good restaurant desperately. Afraid this won't be the one! Alas the beef and chicken were minimally spiced and dry. The "Greek" rice was not what the menu said it was. My dinner according to the menu was to have been accompanied by Pita bread and charred lemon, it was not brought to any of the 4 dinners we purchased. The water was highly chlorinated and undrinkable - ice tea covered it up slightly. GET AN RO SYSTEM! The veggies were under cooked. It was quite loud overall and hard to talk with each other at our table. The service workers were great and properly cordial. Hummus was terrible. A friend who ate here previously warned us not to order the Spanakopita- as the phyllo dough was soggy and tough - we avoided it. OVERALL THE QUALITY COULD NOT COMMAND THE PRICE. The building layout was decent overall - parking sucked. read more

Amazing food and service! Our server was Brianna and she was extremely attentive! Our party was 15 people and she didn't miss anything!

The ambiance is nice. Nicely designed establishment. The wait staff is very knowledgeable given the fact they are mostly young. All in all the place is perfect. We had some time and thought we would give them a try. I'm a huge fan of Mediterranean food so I was very excited. We were kind of shocked they only served beer and wine and not a full bar selection. Food wise we went with a gyro with fries and were both disappointed. The bread itself tasted very fresh and pillowy, but the meat tasted old and lacked flavor or even enough sauce to overcome the lack of flavor. The fries were crispy and tasted quite amazing. Very disappointed in that regard, expected more. Maybe it was just our table and meal, because many other customers seem to have been enjoying all their meals. read more

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Brand new, soft opening while restaurant and staff operation sort things out. Still very rough around the edges Wine menu- Better selection than the restaurants at Three Rivers. Quality wineries suitable for this establishment aspirations. Beer menu. Have more than 15 on tap plus bottled choices. Great for weekend guys outing Bathroom one have handicap access both are gender neutral. Smartly decorated with mediterranean blue tiling accent. Clean Outdoor covered patio - is the star attraction. Their indoor spaces sparse yet cozy for winter nights. Food presentation executed well. Chicken Caprese tender and juicy that explodes flavor. Well done. Will be checking out their other Greek fare like Spanakopita. I like a good dining venue that have good wine options that make my dining experience exceptional Pricing- On the upscale side of budget friendly, basically par for the local area. Parking is the tough part. It has space for about 7-9 cars. Street parking is very haphazard after that. I know this place is going to be popular. This will play a bigger part of the in-demand dining experience. Scored 4 star, as the crew refined their workflow and determined their roles. read more

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The Spanakopita had super fresh greens--incredible. The wings had a great Aleppo pepper sauce, and the chunky blue cheese dip was a 10/10. The Sequoia Burger was packed with flavor, and Tony even brought out a house tzatziki dill sauce for the fries--next level. Finished with carrot cake, excellent. Beautiful open patio with authentic architecture. Slightly understaffed, but that's normal for a new spot. The atmosphere made the wait worth it. And we'll definitely be back! read more

This restaurant has a great atmosphere, delicious food, and excellent service. It is by far the best restaurant in town, we will definitely be back!! read more

We stopped here after visiting Sequoia National Park. The place looked busy and the menu looked good so we stopped. The great experience started at front desk with Lace our hostess. She greeted us with a warm and friendly smile and guided us to a nice table in the main dining room. Our server was Michael and he was quite attentive We enjoyed an appetizer that was very good cheese that was grilled with honey and balsamic on sourdough. We then had the chicken souvlaki which was incredible! For dessert it was a raspberry float which was very good. The overall experience was very good so I say 2 thumbs up and a big thanks for a great meal and evening! read more

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I just want to take a moment to thank you all and share how truly wonderful my recent dining experience here was. The atmosphere was welcoming and comfortable, making it the perfect place to relax and enjoy a meal. Our server Alejandro was friendly, attentive, and genuinely kind, which made me feel very well taken care of throughout my visit. The food was outstanding!! beautifully prepared, full of flavor, and clearly made with care and quality ingredients. Every dish I tried exceeded my expectations, and it was easy to tell that great pride is taken in both the menu and its presentation. It is rare to find a restaurant where every detail comes together so perfectly, but your establishment truly does just that. I left feeling impressed, satisfied, and already looking forward to returning. Thank you for providing such an exceptional dining experience. I will gladly recommend your restaurant to family and friends. read more

The food was good yet. I wish they had better options for their lunch menu was really wanting a steak, but they do not serve steak other than on their dinner menu. The falafel appetizer was really good. The lunch was OK and a little pricey. The atmosphere was beautiful and the service was great. read more

Highly recommend, Amazing food, great service, beautiful atmosphere, if you're looking for a filling meal, a light salad or quick drink before or after your trip in the sequoia National forest, Tonys Taverna is the Spot! Authenticity you can taste! This is my to go every time I'm here thanks always! read more

This place is so good! Very large, great for big or small groups. We went for dinner one day and lunch the next and it was busy both times. I forgot pictures of the food but it is absolutely delicious! The branzino is fantastic some of the best I've ever had . We had most of the appetizers they were fantastic. We got the hummus to go day before to bring it into the park and that was a great idea. They have a great beer selection, wonderful atmosphere, and great staff. All and all a wonderful place to eat if you are coming from the parks or staying in town. Highly recommended the branzino for dinner and any appetizer. read more

Literally the worst service I've had in a long time, we sat down and were completely ignored for 30 minutes straight. Not even like they forgot about us, they would make eye contact with us and turn the other way to serve other people. We had to go to the front desk and complain in order for the server to take our drink orders. The food was great but I will never step foot in a place who treats people this way. And we were the only ones being treated like this in there either, unbelievable. read more

I'll definitely be back! I've been a couple times with family and everything we've had there is delicious, fresh, and great quality! I also feel like you get a really good amount of food for the price. Happy to have leftovers : ) The service has been great so far, and the owners are so friendly. They have really done a great job of trying to honor Three Rivers history, while bringing something new and fresh to town. They've really put a lot of work into it and into creating a beautiful space. I also love that they have live music there on certain nights, and are open for dinner on many holidays. I wish them many years of continued success and I look forward to eating there again. read more

We decided to try Tony's Taverna based on the reviews from their food truck reviews and I'm so glad we did! The food was absolutely incredible and fairly priced especially for the quality and limited options in the area. Their patio is gorgeous with live music and fresh air. The wait was a little long on a Saturday night, I would recommend reservations. The staff were fantastic! read more

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Boyfriend and I had a reservation for 6:45 the night before Valentines. We got there a few minutes after that time and were seated within 5 minutes of arriving. We were seated on the patio. The ambience is good I found the lights a bit too bright for my taste but nothing major. It took a while to get our orders taken maybe like 15-20 minutes of servers walking by and no one acknowledging us. But once we got our server a very lovely lady she was very attentive and explained they were busier than expected and short staffed and got our orders in pretty quickly. We got the mediterranean calamari to start with and it was very fresh and had a good taste to it. The bread was excellent. I got the branzino and boyfriend got the pastisio and we both thoroughly enjoyed our meals the branzino was huge and had great flavor to it and the pastisio was hearty & comforting. We will definitely be back, woukd recommend! read more

Tony's Taverna - Branzino & pastisio - Burgers Near Me - Three Rivers, California

Beautiful restaurant with great service and food. I was visiting from out of town and this place had only been open a few weeks, but ran very smoothly. The fried halloumi cheese and lamb shank or not to be missed. read more

Tony's Taverna - Haloumi cheese appetizer - Burgers Near Me - Three Rivers, California

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A recent visit was lovely. The spring conditions made sitting in the open air room glorious. I had a steak sandwich and fries. Very tasty. They were understaffed. But the service was very good once we got noticed read more

We enjoyed a remarkable thanksgiving dinner at Tony's. Every item on the menu for this special meal hit the mark and then some. The food was delicious, well prepared and you were eating it with your eyes before you even picked up your fork. The dessert selections were a perfect finish to a memorable meal. Tony's Traverna should be on every foodies list of places to make a habit of visiting regularly read more

Tony's Taverna - We had an amazing Thanksgiving feast! - Burgers Near Me - Three Rivers, California

I was very underwhelmed. It was somewhat upsetting because I had been waiting for this place to open when the construction began. The fries and burger were very mediocre. The Greek salad was also very regular, nothing extraordinary but definitely not worth $22. The pita bread also reminded of something I could get at Costco. The chicken was the worse, it was absolutely dry. Horrible sad to say, I will not be coming here again. I gave it a extra star because it has a very beautiful ambience, and the wine had quite a punch to it. Service wasn't bad but no good, generic one could say. The hostess did have a beautiful smile and great energy. Might come back for wine and ambience. read more

Tony's Taverna - Burgers Near Me - Three Rivers, California

My travel companions and I decided to try this new Greek restaurant on the last day of our stay. After some awful food at other restaurants in town, we saw this had good Yelp reviews and it was recommended by the guy at the local market. We stopped in for lunch, and right away the place looks beautiful. They really spent some money renovating, decorating, and the tables and chairs are high quality and comfortable. We had burgers and a gyro wrap. All were delicious! We decided this is where we should have dinner too, with a much more expansive menu. We returned for dinner, and on a Monday off-season they managed to pull in a good crowd. People really like this spot. Ok the food was absolutely amazing!! Wow!!! We couldn't believe this restaurant is in Three Rivers. This could rival any restaurant we've been to in San Diego, and there's a lot of great restaurants back home. Two of us got the lamb shank and one got the pork chop. My companion said the chop was amazing, and sides equally as good. The lamb shank though, OMG! So flavorful, tender, just one of the best I've ever had. Our server explain that it cooks overnight. They put a lot of love in their food and it shows. The sides were outstanding as well. Everything was just perfect. And dessert didn't disappoint, just amazing. Our server, Alejandro, was super friendly, attentive, and added to the wonderful experience. We enjoyed talking with him, getting the back story on the restaurant, and learning more about the area. He has nothing but praise for the chefs and owner. What a nice guy! 5 stars for service!! This was the perfect way to finish our trip. I highly recommend you check out Tony's Taverna. We will certainly be back! read more

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Just had lunch here, amazing rib eye sandwich, crispy balsamic rosemary bun omg it was so good. The Greek salad was fresh with an awesome lite dressing. Defiantly going to try dinner here. Fine dining in Three Rivers, a beautiful place with a beautiful meal!! read more

Tony's Taverna - Ribeye sandwich - Burgers Near Me - Three Rivers, California

Valentine's Day fixed menu. 10/10 service and atmosphere was great. Braised beef plate was delicious. Will definitely come again. read more

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Top notch food, service and ambiance, Tony is great and friendly too, we frequent Tony's regularly!

I'm from the Temecula area and I recently went up to the Sequoias for Thanksgiving weekend. Found this amazing spot that just opened about a month and a half ago. I went here both nights that I was there because it was just that good! It's a multi-generational owned family business. The owners are very friendly and also happily social (one of the owners is also the chef). The staff were very friendly and helpful. The food was excellent too. Everything was of the highest standards. On the 2nd night there was live music. A lot of the people at the restaurant joined in with singing and gave song requests to the pianist. There were very minor inconveniences due to how busy they were (very understandable) but the waiters were superb about handling it all. There was no issues at all and everyone was having a great time. The wait is long (over an hour) if you don't have a reservation, so call ahead of time. If you happen to not have a reservation you can leave and come back (if you're staying close by). Next time I go back to the Sequoia's, I'm definitely going to this Tonys again. read more

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Very overpriced for an uninspired, cold meal. The shawarma was lacking in any flavor and lukewarm throughout. The ambiance was confused between multiple visions. However, with bo exaggeration they had the BEST fries I have ever had. read more

Tony's Taverna - Lamb shawarma with French fries and tzatziki sauce - Burgers Near Me - Three Rivers, California

Where do I start. We eat here tonight. We were so pleased and delighted by the food, staff, atmosphere, owner. The food was exquisite, Beautifully presented. The menu had many Greek classics plus a diverse menu of American, a tad of Italian, seafood, burgers, children's menu. Our server Alex gets a huge 5 stars plus. He was friendly, knowledgeable, attentive. He was trained well. Perfecto! This is a must go to restaurant in little Three Rivers CA by Sequoia National Park. If I lived there, I would be going there again and again. I can't say enough. I usually am not one who leaves reviews, but Tony's was exceptional. Thank you for your talent and attention to detail in every way. Blessings read more