The Mountain House

This place is a great location for a fancy evening out. The food was immaculate. The gnocci with the truffle pecorino absolutely melts in the mouth. Every single meal I ate was phenomenal. I only wish I could have sampled the meats, but I suffer from gout and cannot. It would've been 100% perfect if we weren't vegetarian. I asked to be seated somewhere out of view of the many mounted animal heads - my girlfriend isn't a big fan of them. They said they would try, but one of the servers walked up to us at the bar and (what felt like) mockingly started petting a stuffed phesant. For the price point, that was umacceptable. A redeeming factor - the chef created a delicious vegan meal that was not on the standard menu and we appreciated that. It has a deceptively fancy menu for a place that looks like an old biker bar on the outside. I reccomend asking to be seated in the back room with views of the redwoods. They have lights illuminating them at night.

I’m still dreaming about my experience at The Mountain House! Their tasting menu is delicious, with many options for each course that will satisfy any appetite. The chicken was cooked to perfection and the venison was the best tasting venison to exist. The fig panna cotta and pistachio cake were so rich and delicious, my taste buds will still bursting well after dinner was over. The views of the redwoods were a beautiful touch to the ambiance that made dinner even more magical.

Went here for my 27th birthday! It was absolutely delicious. I was surprised that we each got out our own appetizer, main and desert- some restaurants that serve set menus make you share. We didn't get to sit in the window room but the ambience was great nonetheless. We went while the Summer 2025 menu was out and we selected the summer squash soup and caramelized diver scallops for the first. The summer corn agnolotti, grilled venison loin for seconds and the nectarine/blueberry tart and panna cotta for thirds. Everything was so fresh and delicious!!!! I wish I had more adjectives to describe it. The portions were great too. There was also homemade bread before the apps came out and they surprised me with a flourless chocolate cake for my bday. Amazing. 10/10 will recommend to all my friends.

The restaurant on Skyline Road offers an unexpectedly lovely atmosphere nestled in the mountains. Enjoy exceptional service and an inviting bar that enhances your dining experience!Mountain House Bar and Restaurant is a hidden gem in the mountains. I recently had the pleasure of dining there and I was blown away by the delicious food and cozy atmosphere. The staff was incredibly friendly and the service was top-notch. I highly recommend trying their signature dishes, especially the mountain trout. The view from the outdoor patio is breathtaking and adds to the overall dining experience. I will definitely be returning to Mountain House Bar and Restaurant for more delicious meals and mountain views.

it's hard to describe Mountain House because it's so good. the two fellows at the reception found us a table at the windows. the head waiter for our table and all of the other waiters on her team took care of us. she listened to us, explained the menu and items, made suggestions, and made sure we would have a great time. they have us the correct amount of attention, not intrusive but also not having to flag down a waiter for something. the food and preparation also is hard to describe. many combinations, tastes, and flavors I've never seen before. we grew up hunting and I've had venison many times; the Mountain House rack of venison is the best I've ever had. yes, it's expensive, but folks, it's not a dinner, it's an experience. the amount of preparation and care they put into their work and taking care of you is remarkable. we'll definitely return again and bring friends who will appreciate the place.

Beautiful restaurant! The location is beautiful, the service was absolutely wonderful and the food was delicious. I did not know beforehand that you had to specifically request in your reservation to sit in the mountain room.....which was why I chose this place. They do their best to seat people there if requested however it is a very small room. Hopefully next time knowing this we get a table in there, the hostess at least however put us by the window which was very kind.

Perfect 10/10 experience. Went here for a special occasion, and it was a fantastic time. Every part of the meal was so well executed, the staff was very attentive, and the ambience of the forest room was breathtaking. The owner clearly had a vision, went for it, and it really worked. Loved it!

We celebrated our anniversary here and were thoroughly delighted with everything. My husband had the squash soup, braised short rib, and the chocolate bomb and said everything was just delicious. I had the chicken breast with the lemon risotto. I always hesitate to order chicken breast because so many times it is dry but this was cooked absolutely perfectly! And the lemon risotto did not disappoint. I also had the scallops and they were very good and the pistachio cake for dessert was incredible! They also gave us a little complementary crème brûlée for our anniversary celebration. The forest room was gorgeous and cool and not too noisy and just a delightful atmosphere. We really enjoyed our dinner here!