Nelda's Diner

Kaitlyn was very attentive to our table here for dinner!! Everything was so good!! Shake was so bomb as well. A++++++

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Perfect from start to finish.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

fire. great service. hash browns were insane

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Super friendly staff and good food. The burgers were amazing! Nice place to stop for lunch.

Atmosphere: 3

Food: 4

Service: 5

Love this place for a good home cooked meal. Very Friendly staff as well!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Great little dinner to eat at. 5 star food, service.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Nelda's Diner by Lake Isabella delivers a classic diner experience with generous portions, quality comfort food, and attentive service. The combination of well-executed breakfast and lunch options, along with exceptional value (particularly for families) makes this a standout stop worth seeking out.

[Food & Menu] The scramble here is really good, the whole family enjoyed splitting it. The cheeseburger was also good, delivering that satisfying diner-style burger experience you'd hope for. What immediately stands out across all dishes are the huge portions. You definitely get your money's worth here and might even consider sharing depending on your appetite.

[Drinks & Beverages] The coffee deserves special mention for being smooth and well-balanced without excessive acidity. It's the kind of quality coffee that makes you want to linger a bit longer in your booth, providing that perfect diner coffee experience that's becoming harder to find.

[Service] The service was very good throughout our visit. The team demonstrated the kind of attentiveness and efficiency you'd expect from a well-run diner, ensuring our experience was pleasant from start to finish.

[Value] The pricing here is impressive, especially considering the generous portion sizes. The kids meal stood out as the best value of our entire trip, offering substantial food at a price point that makes family dining affordable and enjoyable. Very rare from everything we had seen this trip!

[Location/Convenience] Located by Lake Isabella, this diner provides a welcome dining option in an area where quality restaurants can be harder to find. It's the kind of local gem that makes a road trip or visit to the area more memorable.

Should you visit Nelda's Diner, I hope you enjoy the generous portions and quality comfort food as much as I did!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Heh. Was sooo hungry after spending over a week in Bakersfield hospital that I forgot to take photos of what I was eating. Had alfredo flat type spaghetti noodles with an amazing salad and garlic bread. Service was amazing, and understood that I'd just gotten out of the hospital. 7 hour drive home to Death Valley through the gorgeous mountains with the river, AND traffic. Great food and people!!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

The all American Diner, and all the usual diner offerings. They are Also famous for many milkshake flavors

Atmosphere: 3

Food: 4

Service: 4

Good food and service our waitress was awesome

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Nice little diner, had breakfast and was great 👍

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Our favorite in town! Best burgers and fries. Milkshakes and malts are great!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

A true family restaurant sometimes say they should start a blog ,

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 4

Service: 5

It's a charming little diner, with few signs of wear and tear, just like it's customers. It has a distinct vibe of them good ol' days... Staff was very attentive, serving food with smiles, making it taste even a better experience. With no hustle or complaining they quckly rearranged booths to accommodate a group of friends. Highly recommend.

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 5

Service: 5

Great desserts!

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 4

Service: 4