This wasn't just a fried chicken sandwich--it was a statement…read more You can taste the difference immediately. The chicken is insanely crisp on the outside, juicy and clean on the inside--not greasy, not heavy, just done right. The kind of crunch that actually means something. The slaw brings freshness and balance, the bun is soft but holds up, and every bite feels intentional. But what really sets this place apart is the sourcing. Everything is local. You're not eating some mass-produced, freezer-to-fryer shortcut--you're eating ingredients that came from nearby farms, raised and prepared with care. That shows up in the flavor, the texture, and honestly how you feel after. It hits that rare sweet spot: indulgent, but still clean. Even the fries--simple, crispy, not drowning in oil--feel like they belong next to it, not just an afterthought. This is what food should be. Real ingredients, done well, no corners cut. Comfort food that doesn't leave you wrecked. Local. Thoughtful. Straight up dialed.

Best food in Ramona hands down! My family loves coming here, the fried chicken is some of the best…read moreI've ever had. Recently went for brunch for the first time, outdoor patio space was lovely. Pancakes were delicious and the bacon/potatoes were great as well. My only suggestion would be having ketchup/hot sauce/sugar packets at the table already since it gets so busy at times it can take awhile for someone to grab them for us. Overall, everyone who works there is lovely and the food is always excellent!

A great experience. Our server, and there's only one, was very friendly and engaging. SHE made the…read moreexperience. We escaped today from the flatlander norms of North County and ventured up a path (State Hwy 78) that we hadn't trekked for a number of years. I think this is the only town with a Bol Weevil hamburger joint. We initially sought after and found it. We just couldn't bring ourselves to having lunch there. Too many good spots up here in Ramona. Searching Yelp, we found this place and decided to try it based on the large menu. We had a couple of delicious sandwiches, but I could see as the plates came outta the kitchen, I should've ordered a burger. They really looked awesome, ; and quite the variety, vbut we were already elbows into our plates along with house-made offerings. We also had the excellent ranch dressing that was offered along with the good onion rings. There are plenty of things to look at inside and out, as there are very much a hodgepodge of collections over the years. This place will be our visiting spot next time. CritDicks

Took a drive up the hill from Esco to redeem my free birthday club appetizer. We got the fried…read morepickles and they were excellent once they cooled down a little bit. My wife got the Vegasaurus Rex and loved it. I got the Smokey's Popper Burger that is a take on jalapeno poppers. It was also delicious. Both came with thin cut krinkle cut fries. They were also very tasty. Our server was super friendly and we enjoyed our lunch very much. It's a small place so it could probably get crowded on weekends and holidays. We will definitely make the trip back up the hill again before my next birthday to try something different.

Had such a great experience at The Par Lounge! The drinks were amazing, the food was delicious, and…read morethe servers were so friendly and attentive all night. Great atmosphere, great service, and definitely a spot worth coming back to!

So glad I found this little restaurant at the golf course close by the Cedar Creek Falls Trail…read more Perfect spot to grab a beer and food after a nice strenuous hike. Great view, friendly service and we got entertained by wild turkeys running around the golf course. Both my friend and I went for the grilled swordfish tacos, and they were delicious! I'm usually not an onion fan but the pickled onions were perfect with the jalapeño cream sauce and the crushed peanuts added a nice bit of texture. The menu is kind of a basic all American menu, but there are a lot of things on there. I would definitely try when I return. I was a bit disappointed by the draft beer list. It's all IPA's and lagers, I think one red ale also, none of which is really my bag. It would be nice of them to round it out with a pale ale, wheat beer, or even a stout. Fortunately, they do have Corona in the bottle and that's always a safe bet.

Right in the heart of Historic Ramona sits Ramona Cafe. It is the classic diner with all the…read morefixings. Retro decor, friendly staff, and good food. Now that we live in Ramona, we have been venturing out and trying the different eating establishments. This place is like Cheers, where everyone knows your name. It has a great vibe and decent prices. The plates are HUGE and definitely shareable. I have been here a few times now, and I always really like what I order, with one exception: I am not a fan of their biscuits. I have tried on a few occasions and they do not do it for me. Today's was really not palatable. You can tell it was overworked and not cooked properly. You could still taste raw flour. It stuck to the plate it was on; that's how poorly cooked it was. On the happy side, we had great breakfasts. I ordered something different today, their Au Gratin omelette. It tasted great, but did not taste anything like Au Gratin potatoes. I would order it again. We also had chicken-fried steak with gravy and a chorizo scramble. Both were tasty and super filling. I understand their cinnamon rolls are out of this world. Since I rarely eat sweet things, I have yet to take a bite. Hoping next time I go out with friends, someone orders one. There is outdoor seating, and the establishment is dog-friendly. So bring Fido along and enjoy a meal. *Please excuse the photo. I forgot to take one before I started eating my omelette. You can see how dry the biscuit was in the next photo.

Came here the other day and had such a great experience! We had a party of six and the staff was…read moresuper accommodating! Inside the restaurant is super welcoming and home-style atmosphere. The menu is huge in the best way, with so many options to choose from! Our waitress was incredibly sweet, checked on us just the right amount, and our food came out perfectly. I got the French toast and it was so good! Fluffy, buttery, and the portions were super generous! Also, if you're an iced coffee person, I would definitely recommend! It was massive, tasted great, and they even offered cups so we could take the rest to go! Overall, this place was amazing for breakfast and I'd absolutely recommend it. Can't wait to come back and try the lunch menu next time!

I love this family place. Great food! Fabulous Service. Very Family Friendly…read more Nikki is charming!

[TL;DR: Served inedible food I did not eat, charged in full, zero attempt to make it right.]…read more I very rarely leave negative reviews and don't nitpick or blast places over small issues - and you can check my other reviews to verify that. I had heard great things about this place, which makes it even more disappointing. The only positive was the quaint country ambiance, including a nice old mural on the wall. Service was a bit slow, but it was a busy Sunday morning, so that's understandable and not part of my rating. The food, however, was inedible. I should note here that I came in quite hungry and with a specific hankering for a greasy chicken fried steak and eggs, so I was in a very easy to please state. I ordered the eggs "over medium," and the eggs came out with raw, runny whites and were also cold. The toast didn't arrive until 5-10 minutes later, so everything just sat there getting colder. The "steak" was mostly fat and gristle. The first couple of bites I ate were gristly but doable with help from the gravy - but the third bite was a giant glob of gristly fat that I couldn't even chew - i spit it out and that's all I ate. The hash browns tasted like frozen unseasoned potatoes with only a patch of sear on the outside while the bulk of it was mushy and pasty and gross. Of the whole meal I basically only ate my toast plus a bite or two of each thing on my plate. I left feeling sick to my stomach. After dropping off the food (and later the delayed toast), our server never checked back. No refills, no follow-up. When she finally returned, she asked to clear my very full, barely touched plate without any acknowledgment. I had to volunteer that the food was inedible. The response was dismissive and rushed, with no effort to understand the issue or make it right. An offhand "sorry about that" was offered while walking away, followed shortly by the $60 bill. The complete lack of accountability and concern was frankly abhorrent. This was one of the worst dining experiences I've had, and I won't be back. I would have left hungry except that I was queasy from the gristle and paste.

I am so in love with this place. I gave up on my pho place in Poway and I found this place. It's…read morenext to the Ramona Noodle place. So, I called on a Saturday - about 5, to place an order. My order was done so quickly! I think this place is just a big secret because it wasn't too crowded. I ordered grilled tofu in the vegetarian spring rolls. Two orders, one for today I'm getting so hungry talking about them! 2 rice paper rolls stuffed with grilled tofu, lettuce, fresh mint bean sprouts & vermicelli noodles. This photo does not do it justice! Served with peanut sauce. So good - everything is so absolutely fresh - crispy vegetables. And the Stir fried egg noodle dish -crispy - OMG! I wasn't prepared for the "bird nest" noodles but was so wonderfully surprised (they need to put bird's nest noodles and more people would buy it - came with a bright tasting brown vegetarian sauce and amazing with the -vegetables and grilled tofu - (I ordered it that way). I did not touch the color on the photo. This was such a luxurious meal. So, they have a Buddha and what most people know who know Buddhists and their restaurants --Buddhist who own restaurants know how to cook fresh and keep everything clean - and they will not cheat you. It becomes giving you an amazing experience because it's really to honor Buddha - to make you happy. I mean, I wish all restaurants were owned by Buddhists. So don't be all weird when you see the Buddha out front. Seriously. Having spent a lot of time in fantastic Asia and India - the restaurants - this is very comparable. With everything going on right now in the fields and vegetable rotting in the dirt because of ICE raids, they have sourced their venders with care and can offer amazingly FRESH vegetables. Usually when I comment about vegetables in my reviews, it's to only describe them as, Meh. Not this place!!! Looks like a great date location. It's only 20 minutes from Poway. And a world away from Pho Ca Dao in Poway that NEVER gets my order right, not only not-right, you pick it up and you're paying for something more expensive - that you don't want That place is so wrong. This place is a keeper! Finding this place was like that moment when you hear angels singing aaaaaahhhhhhh I ordered take-out, but this will be one of mine and my husband's weekend places now. The interior is lovely and immaculately clean. Looks comfy - and the place is huge. Has outdoor seating.

Food is absolutely horrible and the employees are even more horrible, I ordered a number 13 which…read moreis a three meat pho When they brought my pho I saw nothing but straight fat/grizzle inside the pho it was absolutely disgusting, when I notified the waiter he gave me lots of dirty looks and refused to remake the order or even Bring actual meat, instead he rudely told me to leave and I don't need to pay. They obviously don't care about there customers in addition the bathrooms did were very dirty and dated and also had no hand washing soap. Save your time and money and just go down the hill Mira mesa has some of the best pho restaurants.

The effort into the pie and salad was less than the stars I gave…read more Want some just warm dough and an antipasto with no meat n one cheese. Swing on by.

With our move to Ramona, we had to feed a lot of people helping us. We decided pizza it is…read more Called them, placed a huge order and they had everything ready for us to pick up. There were a few mistakes on the order and a couple of things missing. But the pizza was good, and everyone felt happy and full. Looking forward to having the pizza there soon, so its nice and hot, and maybe just the family.

Completely kicking myself for not taking photos of my amazing Mountain Man burger! I mean, I have…read morephotos from a different day. But my most recent burger was just too perfect. The most delightful part about the Mountain Man is the ooie gooie cream cheese warmed up between two grilled pieces of cheddar. Who ever came up with that, THANK YOU! This place is a true dive. A bit on the dark side and order at the bar. No biggie, I'm just glad the kitchen was open.

Good food (same kitchen with Up The Hill Grill). Good varieties of drinks. Friendly bartenders…read more(most times). Good times (usually)

The food was better than I thought it would be. The bartender was very nice and provided good…read moreservice. The ambiance is like most sports bars. We went to play pool, but they had league play that night, so we couldn't play. I'll call ahead next time.

I came here on a Sunday afternoon after attending a motorcycle rally in Ramona with a group of…read morefriends. It was burning hot like 100°in Ramona but Poway was cool for some reason. Once we arrived, the bartender was very attentive and brought us some cold drinks as we requested, I ordered a chicken kebab. My friends ordered a club sandwich and also wings. All of our food came out and was presented beautifully. I could only eat half of my kebabs although they were quite delicious. My friend who ordered the club sandwich ate it so fast there was nothing left. I guess he liked it. The wings were presented beautifully, hot and delicious. There was plenty of seating in here. Plenty of parking outside. The restrooms were clean. I'd say this place is a good time. I'd come back.

I've been coming here for decades now. What does that tell you?…read more This past visit, I had the carne asada platter and I think this will be my new go-to dinner there. Bar service is always outstanding and Lupe always knows how to make my margarita perfect! She knows no house tequila for me! Always welcoming the moment you enter the door. Clean too!

Omg! Simply the best in all of Ramona. Lupe, Mago and Angie are amazing. The ambiance is very cool…read moreand what a popular place. The service is stellar and the food fantastic. The margaritas are excellent. These folks hustle to provide the utmost in service. We have tried every Mexican restaurant in Ramona and Nuevo Grill & Cantina is the best hands down. We both had margaritas and the chicken enchilada entrees and they were perfect. The chips and salsa was good too. Highly recommended