01
Best lakeview dinner
Red Onion Grill
Lake Almanor Peninsula Waterfront • Lakeside American Grill • Best For Sunset Dinners
A classic lakefront dining room known for hearty mains, cocktails, and big views over Almanor’s west basin.
Red Onion Grill is the spot locals mention when you ask where to sit down for a proper dinner near the Country Club. Think steaks, seafood, and pastas in generous portions, backed by a full bar and friendly, small-town service. Time your reservation around sunset and you’ll get one of the best golden-hour views on the peninsula with your meal.
02
Go-to pizza night
Tantardino’s Pizzeria & Pasta
Ponderosa Drive Near The Marina • Family-Run Italian Spot • Best For Pizza And Pasta Cravings
Cozy, casual Italian with shareable pizzas, baked pasta classics, and a steady flow of families and lake regulars.
Tantardino’s feels like the neighborhood pizza joint every vacation town needs: informal, bustling, and reliably satisfying. The menu leans into hand-tossed pies, baked lasagna, and big salads that land fast on the table after a long day outside. It’s an easy pick for groups and hungry kids, and takeout is popular with renters heading back to cabins and condos.
03
19th hole favorite
Bailey Creek Bar & Grill
Bailey Creek Golf Course Near Lacc • Golf-Course Bar And Grill • Best Post-Round Hangout
A relaxed grill at the Bailey Creek clubhouse serving burgers, sandwiches, and cold drinks with fairway and forest views.
Bailey Creek Bar & Grill doubles as both a golfer’s retreat and a handy lunch spot for anyone staying near the Country Club. The menu sticks to well-executed classics—burgers, club sandwiches, salads, and daily specials—ideal with an afternoon beer on the deck. It’s close enough for a quick bite between activities, yet scenic enough to linger over an early evening meal.
04
Classic roadside stop
Paul Bunyan Frosty
Peninsula Village Strip • Retro Walk-Up Burger Stand • Best Casual Lunch With Kids
Old-school burgers, fries, and soft-serve enjoyed at picnic tables just up the road from the lake and golf course.
Paul Bunyan Frosty is a rite-of-passage stop for many Almanor families, with its walk-up window, generous cones, and no-frills burger baskets. It’s the kind of place where flip-flops, damp towels, and golf caps all blend together at the outdoor tables. Swing by after a round or a swim for milkshakes and soft-serve that taste exactly like summer should.
05
Best grab-and-go
Wally’s Peninsula Market Deli
Peninsula Drive Near The Main Gate • Gourmet Grocery Deli Counter • Best For Picnic Provisions
A well-stocked market deli turning out made-to-order sandwiches, salads, and sides perfect for coolers and boat days.
Wally’s Peninsula Market is more than a convenience stop; its deli case is a quiet hero of the peninsula food scene. Fresh sandwiches, house-made salads, and hot specials make it easy to assemble a last-minute picnic or simple dinner back at the cabin. Locals know to swing through early on busy weekends, grab a sandwich and some baked goods, and head straight for the lake or tee box.