Lake Bottom Brewery & Distillery

extremely disappointed with how I was treated at Lake Bottom Brewery & Distillery during my most recent visit. Despite there being multiple clean and open tables inside, I was told I needed to wait outside. As I stepped out, I witnessed white customers — who arrived after me — being welcomed in and seated right away at the same table I had been waiting for. While outside, I also overheard a server rudely snap at guests, saying, “I’m not your f*ing server,” which only added to the unprofessional atmosphere. When I went back inside to ask why I was being asked to wait while others were seated immediately, a staff member named Carly lied and said the table wasn’t clean — something I clearly saw was not true. She then dismissed me, saying, “Too bad, I’m the only one on, you need to go wait outside.” This experience felt discriminatory and unacceptable. My wife and I have been regulars here, but this kind of treatment makes it clear that if you’re not white, you’re not welcomed the same way. Until the owner reaches out and addresses this behavior, I will continue to speak out and share my experience. Do better, Lake Bottom. Everyone deserves to be treated with respect.

Awesome place to eat and chill, great people great atmosphere. Excellent selection of food and wide variety of craft beer if that's your thing 😋

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Wonderful spot to grab a lunch, dinner or a drink. The staff is amazing

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

My favorite burger in town. Fries are always cooked to perfection too. My spouse gets the steak sandwich and always enjoys it.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Build a Burger, Fries, Steak Sandwich

We come to the Lake Bottom often usually for the steak. Today the owner said try the tri tip they got a new smoker and recipe. It was a great tri tip sandwich. Totally recommend. I will definitely be back for another sandwich

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Fries

Very friendly staff! We were sitting outside in a cute small area with chairs and pretty tree decor . The waitress Offered a water for my dog , it was very nice ! A couple breweries down the block didn’t let us in with a dog. Very fast service , tasty local beers , good chicken wings. Definitely a cool place to check in downtown Visalia

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Wings

Terrible experience people standing everywhere near our table while eating after my group was directed to a table upon entry. We receive our food and there is literally a group of five standing close by what i would consider personal space from my table talking extremely loudly. Not to mention they would just cluster in walkways having full on conversations in between tables. The server, visibly ignored us after this extremely large group came in. I had to walk and ask for the tab and boxes. Overall an abysmal experience we will not be back.

Atmosphere: 1

Food: 3

Service: 1

Great experience! This was my first time here, and it was definitely a 5 star experience. The food was delicious, and our serverwas wonderful and helpful with all our questions. Can't wait to go back.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Steak Sandwich

Food was great, service was good and clean and welcoming atmosphere.

We ordered a flatbread, nachos and a burger. All were great and super filling! My favorite was a side of tater tots we ordered, perfectly cooked and a fun side!

Great place just to catch up with friends with good bites

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 4

Recommended dishes: Elote Bites

Third time trying, and I mean just to get service! Sat for 20 minutes outside and servers came out a few times but never showed interest in turning around to serve us. Will not give this place another chance. They should change the name to Hitting Bottom, that’s the service we got!!!

Great food, great service.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Build a Burger, Fries, Irish Nachos

SMASHED on some fish tacos! But honestly you can get anything on this menu because it’s all tasty af! Grab an ipa beer on draft to go with it. Also must try the wings, burgers , and garlic fries!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Build a Burger, Fries, Wings, Irish Nachos

Amazing food and atmosphere

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Beer Sampler Platter, Steak

I really enjoyed the place , food and the service was great and very friendly people I met there . I had good time there.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Everything!! Lots of fun and good food and drinks.