i wanted to get some breakfast but they don't serve anything but a belgian waffle, which my uncle ordered; the other patrons, while finishing their meal questioned his choice of lunch. all in good faith i suppose.i ordered the cheeseburger with Gorgonzola and it was good, i want to give this place five stars because their service is off the hook, and they have cute waitresses, but their fries were soggy. really soggy, almost to the point where i wanted to complain but didn't have the heart to. it was in the middle of nowhere, i guess they just cook their fries like that? maybe it's the elevation. who knows.otherwise it's a good place, it breaks the banality of the other eateries around town.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Leah Alejo
The server hyped up the food and it was not up to the hype. The interior was dated but the exterior was really cute which drew us in.Worse was they allowed a dog in the interior dining room. I'm allergic so that was completely unacceptable to us.
Atmosphere: 2
Food: 1
Service: 3
Kim Namho
I went around Lunar New Year, and the Chinese fried rice was delicious. It was nice to eat it with a glass of cold beer.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Karen De La Mora
Every time I visit Idyllwild I make it a habit to go into gastronome. This visit was a bit different that left me shock. From who I believe is the manager sort of ruined our dinner, she screamed at the restaurant host who seemed to be doing his job just fine and was more than friendly and accommodating. I thought it was completely unprofessional and trashy of her to scream at the guy in front of the entire restaurant. The ambience of the restaurant changed immediately. She was so rude and disrespectful to the host that even I felt embarrassed. I understand the restaurant business is stressful but there is no excuse for that. I hope this isn’t an every day thing, not sure if I’ll be returning because…. AWKWARD!
Dirk Bussing
I am Deeply disappointed that after over 15yrs of Valentines dinner they will not be open!!!! So Sad ?
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Nayt Grochowski
We ordered just appetizers, Manhattan Chowder which was very good, artichoke dip was was good and calamari steak, which was meh, too much breading.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 3
Service: 5
Pedro Lopez
The place is nice a bit outdated but other than that people are very friendly pasta Portions are generous salad was good soup was good The place is nice a bit outdated but other than that people are very friendly pasta. Portions are generous salad was good soup was good server. Stephen was very helpful. had the spicy seafood pasta and the sausage pasta both were very tasty and good
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Soup
Christina Carrillo
I have to begin with food, It was amazing so darn tasty and full of flavor all cooked perfectly the steak in one, and the fish and shrimp in the other; the shrimp was perfectly cooked usually in pastas I feel the shrimp is always overcooked not this time! Also the taste was so different from any other pastas I've ever had. The drinks were so tasty I normally just have one beer or a glass of wine; I'll have a small taste of everything and they are always too sweet or strong for me not this time both drinks were amazing martini and margarita were perfect! Atmosphere is very nice homey and cozy with nice fireplace very clean and attractive lil place, bathroom was nice and clean! The only thing I didn't love was that the employees did not have a very good attitude, service was good but attitudes were just not welcoming or nice at all none of them, it was almost a lil strange. Had very dry personalities not just with us but, with all customers. They were not that busy to have those attitudes and that goes a long way for me! I would love to go eat here again for their amazing food and drinks but hard to think I have to deal with salty customer service!
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 2
Bob Hotter
Pet friendly, it was cold outside and we didn't even ask but they sat us inside with our well behaved Maltipoo. Service was outstanding..Food was delicious. We will be back! Oh, and French fries, on point!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Dana Warren
Amazing food! Steven the waiter gave excellent customer service! Beautiful place to eat. Prices were expensive but were worth it.
Rustic charm with fireplace. Limited menu for the holidays, so we'll have to go back and look at the full menu. The French tip was good but different. They use thick cuts of beef. Au Ju was good but the cheddar jalapeno sauce was mild and a bit watery for me.The fries were perfect.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 4
Recommended dishes: Fries
Road Hog
Garden and Caesar salads were fresh and tasty. The fried calamari was a whole piece in lieu of the fried strips. It is definitely worth a try. Prime Rib was medium well done with no options for medium rare. Overall somewhat typical of a tourist destination restaurant.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 3
germán Mendez
We arrived at the place, and one of the hostesses denied us service, claiming there were no available tables, even though the restaurant seemed nearly empty. Upon leaving, we called to inquire if there were tables for more people than we initially were, and they told us that if we waited a few minutes, they could seat us. Therefore, I believe the person who denied us service did so based on racism against me and my family.
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 1
Service: 1
Blair Lucas
We went for a thanksgiving meal. They advertised it as $68 per adult and $80 for the steak version. They gave us just one little appetizer for 4 people and it said it was per person on the menu. The tuna tower app had a few ritz crackers and olives served with it and one pickle. The turkey meal was like a microwave dinner, very low quality you’d pick up from a grocery store heat and serve section. The old fashioned was the worst old fashioned me and my husband have ever had (overpriced too) The ambiance is a run down old cabin vibe. We only went here because the other places were closed. It’s sadly poor food quality and poor drinks, for a $300 lunch. They have the nerve to ask for more tip too after automatic gratuity. We are happy to pay $300 for a restaurant meal when we feel it’s of value, but when the quality is so low, plus ritz crackers and olives with a tuna tower? It probably wasn’t even real tuna. Very strange. Trust the one star reviews you read for this one.
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 1
Service: 1
Donald Steffes
One of the he best places in Idyllwild, I go to a lot of places. I will definitely go back. Beautiful fireplace. Excellent food and really excellent service . I would give them 6 stars if I could.
i wanted to get some breakfast but they don't serve anything but a belgian waffle, which my uncle ordered; the other patrons, while finishing their meal questioned his choice of lunch. all in good faith i suppose.i ordered the cheeseburger with Gorgonzola and it was good, i want to give this place five stars because their service is off the hook, and they have cute waitresses, but their fries were soggy. really soggy, almost to the point where i wanted to complain but didn't have the heart to. it was in the middle of nowhere, i guess they just cook their fries like that? maybe it's the elevation. who knows.otherwise it's a good place, it breaks the banality of the other eateries around town.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
The server hyped up the food and it was not up to the hype. The interior was dated but the exterior was really cute which drew us in.Worse was they allowed a dog in the interior dining room. I'm allergic so that was completely unacceptable to us.
Atmosphere: 2
Food: 1
Service: 3
I went around Lunar New Year, and the Chinese fried rice was delicious. It was nice to eat it with a glass of cold beer.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Every time I visit Idyllwild I make it a habit to go into gastronome. This visit was a bit different that left me shock. From who I believe is the manager sort of ruined our dinner, she screamed at the restaurant host who seemed to be doing his job just fine and was more than friendly and accommodating. I thought it was completely unprofessional and trashy of her to scream at the guy in front of the entire restaurant. The ambience of the restaurant changed immediately. She was so rude and disrespectful to the host that even I felt embarrassed. I understand the restaurant business is stressful but there is no excuse for that. I hope this isn’t an every day thing, not sure if I’ll be returning because…. AWKWARD!
I am Deeply disappointed that after over 15yrs of Valentines dinner they will not be open!!!! So Sad ?
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
We ordered just appetizers, Manhattan Chowder which was very good, artichoke dip was was good and calamari steak, which was meh, too much breading.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 3
Service: 5
The place is nice a bit outdated but other than that people are very friendly pasta Portions are generous salad was good soup was good The place is nice a bit outdated but other than that people are very friendly pasta. Portions are generous salad was good soup was good server. Stephen was very helpful. had the spicy seafood pasta and the sausage pasta both were very tasty and good
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Soup
I have to begin with food, It was amazing so darn tasty and full of flavor all cooked perfectly the steak in one, and the fish and shrimp in the other; the shrimp was perfectly cooked usually in pastas I feel the shrimp is always overcooked not this time! Also the taste was so different from any other pastas I've ever had. The drinks were so tasty I normally just have one beer or a glass of wine; I'll have a small taste of everything and they are always too sweet or strong for me not this time both drinks were amazing martini and margarita were perfect! Atmosphere is very nice homey and cozy with nice fireplace very clean and attractive lil place, bathroom was nice and clean! The only thing I didn't love was that the employees did not have a very good attitude, service was good but attitudes were just not welcoming or nice at all none of them, it was almost a lil strange. Had very dry personalities not just with us but, with all customers. They were not that busy to have those attitudes and that goes a long way for me! I would love to go eat here again for their amazing food and drinks but hard to think I have to deal with salty customer service!
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 2
Pet friendly, it was cold outside and we didn't even ask but they sat us inside with our well behaved Maltipoo. Service was outstanding..Food was delicious. We will be back! Oh, and French fries, on point!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Amazing food! Steven the waiter gave excellent customer service! Beautiful place to eat. Prices were expensive but were worth it.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Filet of Beef
Restaurantji Recommends
Rustic charm with fireplace. Limited menu for the holidays, so we'll have to go back and look at the full menu. The French tip was good but different. They use thick cuts of beef. Au Ju was good but the cheddar jalapeno sauce was mild and a bit watery for me.The fries were perfect.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 4
Recommended dishes: Fries
Garden and Caesar salads were fresh and tasty. The fried calamari was a whole piece in lieu of the fried strips. It is definitely worth a try. Prime Rib was medium well done with no options for medium rare. Overall somewhat typical of a tourist destination restaurant.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 3
We arrived at the place, and one of the hostesses denied us service, claiming there were no available tables, even though the restaurant seemed nearly empty. Upon leaving, we called to inquire if there were tables for more people than we initially were, and they told us that if we waited a few minutes, they could seat us. Therefore, I believe the person who denied us service did so based on racism against me and my family.
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 1
Service: 1
We went for a thanksgiving meal. They advertised it as $68 per adult and $80 for the steak version. They gave us just one little appetizer for 4 people and it said it was per person on the menu. The tuna tower app had a few ritz crackers and olives served with it and one pickle. The turkey meal was like a microwave dinner, very low quality you’d pick up from a grocery store heat and serve section. The old fashioned was the worst old fashioned me and my husband have ever had (overpriced too) The ambiance is a run down old cabin vibe. We only went here because the other places were closed. It’s sadly poor food quality and poor drinks, for a $300 lunch. They have the nerve to ask for more tip too after automatic gratuity. We are happy to pay $300 for a restaurant meal when we feel it’s of value, but when the quality is so low, plus ritz crackers and olives with a tuna tower? It probably wasn’t even real tuna. Very strange. Trust the one star reviews you read for this one.
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 1
Service: 1
One of the he best places in Idyllwild, I go to a lot of places. I will definitely go back. Beautiful fireplace. Excellent food and really excellent service . I would give them 6 stars if I could.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5