Restaurant Gastrognome

Good service, tasty food, and a spectacular view. We shared French Onion soup, spicy edamame, and for our main courses an Alfredo pasta and a pork belly dish. Everything was delicious.

Stephen was incredible! So attentive and kind! My boyfriend and I came to Idyllwild for the very first time and I’m going to recommend this place to everyone I know. We sat outside and had a beautiful view of the trees and mountain and the food was delicious! Thank you to the staff and especially Stephen!

This is our second time dining in two days in a row because the food was good and the interior of the restaurant is beautiful. But it’s also safe to say that the servers who work here do not like what they do or they pick and choose their favorite customers and only treat them with decent smile and curtesy.

There were no guests anywhere in the dining room except us, but somehow the staff was very busy elsewhere & inattentive to service. However, the lamb was incredibly delicious, so kudos to the chef.

Delicious food and friendly owner. Took great care of us and would highly recommend visiting this restaurant. Best in town for sure!

10/10 Would definitely catch me coming back here. Our waitress Jen was very sweet and had great recommendations that led us to have a great time and great food! Give that lady a raise!

Worst experience. Food subpar. Service slow. Nothing fresh. Eat a sandwich you will be better.v

The Gastronome is a gem of a place. Pretty much unchanged inside since it opened in the 1970s, the food has. It is contemporary, multi cultural - think American-French-Asian inspired - and absolutely delicious. Popular with locals as well as tourists, and if the weather is nice, sit outside under shady umbrellas and watch everything going on in the centre of town. Just a delight.

This place was so good. Great service and reasonable price. Try the fried chicken, seafood pasta Alfredo and short rib french dip sandwich. Love the ambiance inside and out.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

We came here completely by accident. We were very surprised by the delicious food. It tasted delicious.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

I recently dined at this restaurant and had an overall enjoyable experience, though there were a few mixed aspects. The drinks were fantastic, definitely the highlight of the evening. As for the food, it was a bit of a hit and miss. Some dishes were delicious, while others didn’t quite live up to expectations.We chose to sit on the outdoor patio, which wasn’t our favorite. The furnishings were quite outdated, with plastic table covers and chairs that felt a little old. It could definitely use an upgrade to match the quality of the food and drinks.On the other hand, the interior looked very inviting, with a cozy, lodge-like atmosphere that would probably be great during the colder months. I can see myself coming back in the winter to enjoy the ambiance.All in all, I think it’s fair to give this restaurant around four stars.

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 4

Service: 4

What a pleasant surprise to find this gem in the small, artsy mountain town of Idyllwild. We were on a family camping trip that coincided with our wedding anniversary. After researching options, I called Gastrognome and was able to make a patio reservation with a super friendly employee. Apparently, the staff are all well trained because everyone that we met was friendly and attentive. The restaurant itself is super charming (we want to come back during the wintertime to check out the lounge!) and we enjoyed sitting outside on a warm summer evening. All of the food was executed very well. From the French Onion Soup (perfection), to pasta dishes (huge portions), to steak (flavorfully prepared). Oh, and the cocktails were delicious. It really was a delightful meal - elevated but not stuffy or too fancy.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: French Onion Soup, Sausage Pasta

We loved the food and the vibe at this place. The staff was very helpful :]

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

This place is a gem. We showed up on a busy Sunday with a party of four around noon and got right in. Service was excellent, and the food was even better. Everything was fresh, and the bread is outstanding. Great beer selection as well. The location is in the center of town with lots of outdoor patio seating with a relaxed vibe. What’s not to love? The prices might be a little above average, but well worth it for the quality.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Decided to make a stop here to escape the brutal heat wave outside. The inside of the place has an old world field and was very welcoming. The lighting was perfect and set the mood for a nice cold beer. Food was excellent and it also came with bread on the side, which is always a plus. Excellent customer service.. 10/10.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5