01
Best overall pick
Cuccia's Pasta, Pizza & Wine Bar
Graeagle • Cozy Italian Trattoria • Best For Date Night
A warmly lit Italian spot in Graeagle with handmade pasta, crisp pizza, and a thoughtful wine list.
Cuccia's is the place locals point to when you ask where to go for a special dinner without leaving the valley. The menu leans on generous portions of pasta, wood-fired style pizzas, and nightly specials that feel more city than tiny-mountain-town. Grab a table on the patio in warm weather and linger over a bottle of wine as the evening cools down.
02
Hearty dinner choice
Grizzly Grill
Blairsden • Rustic American Grill • Hearty Dinner Spot
A woodsy grill known for steaks, chops, and substantial comfort-food plates after a day outdoors.
Tucked off Highway 70, Grizzly Grill feels like the classic Sierra roadhouse where you go to really dig into dinner. Expect well-seared steaks, prime rib, and filling sides that don’t skimp on butter or flavor. It’s an easy pick when everyone’s hungry and you want a proper sit-down meal without fuss.
03
Casual crowd-pleaser
Gumba's Family Pizza
Blairsden-Graeagle • Laid-Back Family Pizzeria • Best For Families
A friendly pizza joint with big pies, draft beer, and plenty of room for groups and kids.
Gumba's is where Little League teams, golf foursomes, and vacationing families all seem to end up. The menu sticks to what it does best: chewy, well-topped pizzas, simple salads, and a few sandwiches to round things out. It’s relaxed, affordable, and easygoing, which makes it an ideal choice when you don’t want to overthink dinner.
04
Evening hangout
Coyote Bar & Grill
Graeagle Village Center • Lively Mountain Bar And Grill • Evening Hangout
A spirited bar and grill with burgers, tacos, and strong margaritas right in the heart of Graeagle.
Coyote Bar & Grill brings a bit more energy to Graeagle, especially on warm evenings when the patio fills up. The food leans casual—think burgers, tacos, and shareable appetizers—but portions are generous and the drinks are a clear draw. It’s a natural stop for a relaxed night out after the lake, golf course, or hiking trail.
05
Classic breakfast stop
Sharon's Cafe
Portola • Classic Small-Town Diner • Breakfast And Brunch Favorite
A hometown cafe turning out big breakfasts, strong coffee, and straightforward lunches in Portola.
About a short drive east of Mohawk Vista, Sharon's Cafe feels like the kind of place that remembers your order after a few visits. Plates are hearty—pancakes that overlap the edge of the plate, omelets stuffed full, and burgers that hit the spot at midday. It’s an easy, low-key stop before heading deeper into the mountains or back toward the valley.