Stonefly — Restaurant in Gardnerville

The atmosphere, customer service was great they were very attentive, however the food ranged from great to bad. I don't think it was worth $160 we spent for two people on dinner, I would have given three stars except for one thing which you will read about at the end of the review. I have to give this place one to star. Had filet tips as an appetizer, it was so over seasoned with pepper my mouth was overwhelmed and I couldn't taste my other appetizer. My wifes main course was very very good, she had the steak. I had ravioli the flavor was good and the alfredo sauce was excellent but the pasta was undercooked and very chewy. Dessert was cheese cake and delicious. However we will not be back. During dessert I noticed the assistant chef kept putting the tongs that he was cooking with in his back pocket repeatedly. He would flip a steak or fish on the grill or stir something in a pan then return them to his back pocket. It really grossed us out and ruined our entire experience at the restaurant.

This is a reply to the owners response: I don't see where I can reply to your response but your cook never once wiped the tongs I watched for 15 minutes while I was eating dessert. Plus I really don't care if he wiped them off or not but he did not. It is unsanitary at best and just gross considering kitchens are hot and people sweat the sweat is eventually going to work through the clothing and onto the tongs plus he was cross contaminating the tongs flipping raw fish and beef while taking them in and out of his pocket repeatedly while your cook was using them. I did try to get your attention but you had walked into the back, I did wait about 5 minutes and I did not feel like waiting any longer for you to come back out so I left. I really debated with myself about putting this review up but because of the unsanitary way your cook handled the utensils I felt it was needed. It really shouldn't be a big deal just tell your cook not to put his tongs in his pocket just leave them on the counter next to the grill. I really don't think a health inspector would agree with your assessment of wiping tongs after handling raw meats and then sticking them back in the cook's pocket would be a sanitary or an acceptable practice. Your defense "he wipes them off" of this practice tells me all I need to know about your restaurant good luck in your endeavors I hope...

My friend and I made dinner reservations on a Friday night based on a recommendation from our Innkeeper at the Creekside Lodge. My friend is from Houston and I'm from Chicago where high end restaurants and fine dining are a big deal. Everything from the ambience, hospitality, and menu far exceeded our expectations - that speaks volumes coming from two big city travelers. We were greeted with a big warm welcome from the moment we walked in and informed of the specials and drink selection immediately. The menu was perfect because it was not too overwhelming with too many selections but just enough variety to get your salivary glands going.

We nervously ordered the roast duck on special and I'll just say we wanted to order additional servings and come back the very next day to have it. The seafood risotto also did not disappoint. High compliments to the chef. If we had stayed in Markleeville for more than that single evening, we definitely would have returned.

There needs to be more smaller restaurants like this in every little...

I thought this place would be a great place to take my girlfriend for her birthday dinner. The hours say close at 8:30 on Friday 4/11/25. Showed up around 7:30. Parked directly in front of the restaurant, you immediately came out and took down the open flag and menu sign. Ignoring our obvious intention to come in and dine. When I asked if you were closed, you said, "we served our last dinner 20 minutes ago." And walked inside.

There are no other places to eat nearby. The few places at desolation resort would be closed before our arrival. Leaving us with very few options and hungry and ready to eat dinner

This is very rude and selfish behavior, especially for someone in the service industry.

Change your hours to 7:30 or better yet, until closing or reservations are required.

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