Local Dining
Great Food & Wine Choices
Arnold, Murphys and the surrounding area offers a surprising variety of dining and cuisine choices, from fast and simple, to elegant and gourmet. Here is just a sampling of options within a short drive from the lodge.
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Arnold
Sarafina’s Italian Kitchen – Featuring classic Italian dishes offered in a cozy log-cabin interior. Extensive wine list. Excellent children’s menu. Reservations recommended.
Susie’s Diner – Casual family-oriented diner offering large, all-American breakfasts, lunches and dinners. Outdoor grill and BBQ selections available in the summer.
Just Delicious Café - Local favorite offering classic home-cooking and friendly service. Open for breakfast and lunch. Dine in or take out.
Bistro Espresso – Your java fix is waiting at this corner bistro with free wireless and outdoor patio. Open from 6:00 am to 6:00 pm (8:00 PM summer). Live music on selected weekends.
Snowshoe Brewing Company - Brewpub/restaurant featuring homemade beer, hamburgers, pastas and others casual fare. Diverse menu.
Arnold Chinese Restaurant – Featuring classic Chinese food at reasonable prices. Large portions and good for carry out.
The Blue Frog – Offering a large assortment of authentic Mexican dishes. The intimate setting is great for special occasions of any kind.
Tallahan's Cafe - Offering casual dining in an historic home in the center of Arnold. Wide selection of local wines including wine flights to compliment your meal.
El Vaquero - True Mexican food prepared in authentic, home cooking style. Casual atmosphere, friendly service and very reasonable prices.
Bristol's Ranch House Cafe - The place to eat for breakfast with a nice selection of eggs and pancakes for reasonable prices. Also open for lunch and dinner.
Bistro 49 - Open for breakfast, lunch and dinner. Offering a wide selection of great home-made favorites from fresh ingredients.
Giant Burger - A local hangout for burgers, dogs, fries, grilled cheese, floats, cones and all the rest. Just look for the big yellow sign!
Murphys
Grounds - Dinner Wednesday through Sunday. Gourmet breakfast and lunch seven days a week. Featuring fresh bread, seafood, local produce, air dried steaks and more. Reservations recommended.
Foothills Restaurant – Delicious cuisine featuring house specialties and customer favorites. Family friendly atmosphere and reasonably priced.
Firewood – This open-air, casual, order-at-the-counter cafe specializes in fast, inexpensive wood-fired pizzas, Baja-style fish tacos, burritos, hamburgers, ribs, and more.
Restaurant and Bar - Mediterranean-inspired cuisine. Breakfast and lunch daily. Dinner Wednesday-Sunday. Featuring small plates, freshest ingredients and innovative wine list.
Alchemy Market and Café – A combination restaurant, wine bar and market/deli featuring gourmet foods. Open seven days a week.
Murphys Grille - Casual fine dining featuring grilled cuisine, local wines, kid's menu, outdoor patio dining and ambiance of a classic San Francisco grille.
Mineral Restaurant – Featuring organic and vegetarian dishes.
El Jardin – Mexican cuisine featuring only the freshest ingredients, sauces made from scratch daily and a wide array of made-to-order specialties.
Noto's Tradizioni di Sicilia - Sicilian dining and old-world charm. Large selection of seafood, pasta, veal, lamb, steaks, special desserts, local wines.