We had a fantastic experience at Ewings on the Kern. The food was delicious, and I especially appreciated the focus on locally sourced ingredients. The menu was simple and easy to navigate, which made ordering a breeze. The service was fast and the staff was cordial. We sat on the patio, and the view of the Kern River was absolutely impressive. It was the perfect spot to enjoy a great meal with a beautiful view.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 4
Service: 4
Lincoln G
Incredibly amazing dishes at an unbelievably reasonable price. Same is to be said for the location view, wait staff and chef. (Highly recommend making reservations)
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
julie harn
Apparently my previous post was removed! We live in Kernville, CA, and this should be acknowledged. We ordered a $47.00 ribeye back in November of 2022...it was terrible! It was obviously frozen prior to cooking or it was substituted for a lesser grade New York steak, which was tough and terrible!! The lack of tenderness and flavor was also portrayed by the young manager that was in charge that night when it came to dealing with us on this issue. As we explained to the manager on duty, it was subpar for the price we expected to pay. When we expressed our dissatisfaction, he discounted the steak a whopping 10 percent, so thank you for the $4.70 discount on the overpriced $47.00 steak that wasn't worth $20.00 lousy dollars in my book. We have eaten a lot of steaks at a lot of restaurants including yours, and I'm sure that the manager that substituted my ribeye with a mediocre cut of beef probably enjoyed my tender ribeye in the backroom with the chef. As a local I expected a resolution on this sooner than later, like yesterday! It's obvious the owners don't value our business, as the previous post was never replied to and it was removed. Very interesting!!
Update 2025: Food is much better! I believe Ewings has a new owner. He is very nice and accommodating! Thank you!
Moon Beamer
One of the nicer restaurants in the area. Prices are not bad for the quality. The restaurant overlooks the Kern River. The campground across the river had Karaoke night at the time. It sounded exactly like you would expect LOL. But Ewings had a very nice atmosphere and was larger than it looks. My Old Fashioned drink could have been better as they used small cubes of ice vs the normal large block but it still tasted good. The ahi tuna was fantastic as well as the Penne with four cheeses and chopped Filet was also fantastic.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
Russell Bernhardt
They have a vegan dish of squash and tomato sauce that was very good. The view at sunset from our table on the patio was spectacular. We didn't have reservations, so had to wait 45 minutes on a summer Saturday night, but it was worth it! Reservations recommended.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
heidi anne
The perfect riverside meal.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Lana Mowry
Beautiful spot especially sitting outside patio. I ordered fish tacos and tasted kind of bland.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 4
Service: 4
Emiliano
Good food for Kern Valley, nice view out the large windows.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 3
Kevin Ta
Food was great, had surf and turf dinner special for 2. It was steak and lobster tail, both cooked to perfection.
It pains me to not leave a stellar review because it's the best place to have a nice meal in kern. My husband and I stopped in for some fried pickles and the angry looks on the waitresses faces as we walked in (8:15?) mind you, we ordered to go for a reason because we are mindful but still, if you have a job do it with pride. Then the host forgot about our order so our pickles were a big soggy but then the real kicker, $16 for 6 SKINNY SLIVERS of fried pickles. The previous years it was pickle chips and the box was full. The box was so bare it was shocking. The view and atmosphere is always 10/10 but the customer service didn't match and that's a bummer.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 2
Service: 3
Hai Tran
Excellent food and service. Fantastic view of the river. Thank you.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Lewis Clark
Great service and reasonable prices
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Nick Weber
The food was amazing. I mean omg. I got the fire burger and the Monterey jack cheese made it delicious. I tried my friends sirloin, no crap, but one of the most delicious steaks I've ever had in my life. Perfection. Juicy like my girlfriends .... And just as tender. Our kid server did a decent enough job with our large party but the first request I gave him was an ice water WITH LEMON. No lemons were given till my friend asked again. Plus his personality could've been shinier. Idk. Maybe he was just tired. I used to be a server too I get it. But I also GET IT unfortunately, meaning I know how to act. Shout out to the wonderful chefs
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 4
Audrey Stith
Ewings on the Kern was an absolute delight from the moment we arrived. We were greeted with the kindest welcome from Neil and his lovely, design-savvy wife, Amie—it truly felt like being invited into someone’s beautiful home. We chose to sit at the back bar, where Blair took such wonderful care of us with friendly, attentive service that made the evening feel extra special.
Live acoustic country throwbacks filled the air, setting the scene for a perfect 90° summer night. We ordered the ribeye with asparagus, mashed potatoes, and a crisp salad. I had the salmon with tender asparagus, a baked potato, and the most comforting French onion soup. After a sun-soaked day on the lake, it was exactly the kind of meal that hits the spot in every way.
The real magic of Ewings on the Kern is the setting. Pictures just don’t capture how breathtaking it is—right on the river, with the water glistening in the evening light. Amie’s touch is everywhere, giving the entire space a fresh, thoughtful charm. It’s like Joanna Gaines opened a riverfront getaway with a little bit of Montana rustic soul. The updates are beautiful and completely elevate the experience.
It’s a place you don’t just eat—you feel it. Peaceful, welcoming, and full of heart. We can’t wait to come back.
P.S. The outdoor patio is open air and an absolute hidden gem, especially after the sun dips. We stopped by just to take a look—and ended up staying for two pints. It’s that kind of place.
Best restaurant in Kernville 💯
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
We had a fantastic experience at Ewings on the Kern. The food was delicious, and I especially appreciated the focus on locally sourced ingredients. The menu was simple and easy to navigate, which made ordering a breeze. The service was fast and the staff was cordial. We sat on the patio, and the view of the Kern River was absolutely impressive. It was the perfect spot to enjoy a great meal with a beautiful view.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 4
Service: 4
Incredibly amazing dishes at an unbelievably reasonable price. Same is to be said for the location view, wait staff and chef. (Highly recommend making reservations)
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Apparently my previous post was removed! We live in Kernville, CA, and this should be acknowledged. We ordered a $47.00 ribeye back in November of 2022...it was terrible! It was obviously frozen prior to cooking or it was substituted for a lesser grade New York steak, which was tough and terrible!! The lack of tenderness and flavor was also portrayed by the young manager that was in charge that night when it came to dealing with us on this issue. As we explained to the manager on duty, it was subpar for the price we expected to pay. When we expressed our dissatisfaction, he discounted the steak a whopping 10 percent, so thank you for the $4.70 discount on the overpriced $47.00 steak that wasn't worth $20.00 lousy dollars in my book. We have eaten a lot of steaks at a lot of restaurants including yours, and I'm sure that the manager that substituted my ribeye with a mediocre cut of beef probably enjoyed my tender ribeye in the backroom with the chef. As a local I expected a resolution on this sooner than later, like yesterday! It's obvious the owners don't value our business, as the previous post was never replied to and it was removed. Very interesting!!
Update 2025: Food is much better! I believe Ewings has a new owner. He is very nice and accommodating! Thank you!
One of the nicer restaurants in the area. Prices are not bad for the quality. The restaurant overlooks the Kern River. The campground across the river had Karaoke night at the time. It sounded exactly like you would expect LOL. But Ewings had a very nice atmosphere and was larger than it looks. My Old Fashioned drink could have been better as they used small cubes of ice vs the normal large block but it still tasted good. The ahi tuna was fantastic as well as the Penne with four cheeses and chopped Filet was also fantastic.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
They have a vegan dish of squash and tomato sauce that was very good. The view at sunset from our table on the patio was spectacular. We didn't have reservations, so had to wait 45 minutes on a summer Saturday night, but it was worth it! Reservations recommended.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
The perfect riverside meal.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Beautiful spot especially sitting outside patio. I ordered fish tacos and tasted kind of bland.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 4
Service: 4
Good food for Kern Valley, nice view out the large windows.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 3
Food was great, had surf and turf dinner special for 2. It was steak and lobster tail, both cooked to perfection.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Restaurantji Recommends
It pains me to not leave a stellar review because it's the best place to have a nice meal in kern. My husband and I stopped in for some fried pickles and the angry looks on the waitresses faces as we walked in (8:15?) mind you, we ordered to go for a reason because we are mindful but still, if you have a job do it with pride. Then the host forgot about our order so our pickles were a big soggy but then the real kicker, $16 for 6 SKINNY SLIVERS of fried pickles. The previous years it was pickle chips and the box was full. The box was so bare it was shocking. The view and atmosphere is always 10/10 but the customer service didn't match and that's a bummer.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 2
Service: 3
Excellent food and service. Fantastic view of the river. Thank you.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Great service and reasonable prices
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
The food was amazing. I mean omg. I got the fire burger and the Monterey jack cheese made it delicious. I tried my friends sirloin, no crap, but one of the most delicious steaks I've ever had in my life. Perfection. Juicy like my girlfriends .... And just as tender. Our kid server did a decent enough job with our large party but the first request I gave him was an ice water WITH LEMON. No lemons were given till my friend asked again. Plus his personality could've been shinier. Idk. Maybe he was just tired. I used to be a server too I get it. But I also GET IT unfortunately, meaning I know how to act. Shout out to the wonderful chefs
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 4
Ewings on the Kern was an absolute delight from the moment we arrived. We were greeted with the kindest welcome from Neil and his lovely, design-savvy wife, Amie—it truly felt like being invited into someone’s beautiful home. We chose to sit at the back bar, where Blair took such wonderful care of us with friendly, attentive service that made the evening feel extra special.
Live acoustic country throwbacks filled the air, setting the scene for a perfect 90° summer night. We ordered the ribeye with asparagus, mashed potatoes, and a crisp salad. I had the salmon with tender asparagus, a baked potato, and the most comforting French onion soup. After a sun-soaked day on the lake, it was exactly the kind of meal that hits the spot in every way.
The real magic of Ewings on the Kern is the setting. Pictures just don’t capture how breathtaking it is—right on the river, with the water glistening in the evening light. Amie’s touch is everywhere, giving the entire space a fresh, thoughtful charm. It’s like Joanna Gaines opened a riverfront getaway with a little bit of Montana rustic soul. The updates are beautiful and completely elevate the experience.
It’s a place you don’t just eat—you feel it. Peaceful, welcoming, and full of heart. We can’t wait to come back.
P.S. The outdoor patio is open air and an absolute hidden gem, especially after the sun dips. We stopped by just to take a look—and ended up staying for two pints. It’s that kind of place.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
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