Plate 88 — Restaurant in Jackson

This is my favorite restaurant right now! I'm super grateful to have such a wonderful place just a few miles from my (very rural, upcountry) home. The food is delicious!

I'm obsessed with their ranch, which has fresh dill in it. It's a unique take on ranch and very addicting (you've been warned, lol). Their onion rings are amazing (beer battered/tempura style), especially dipped in their ranch.

My favorite dish right now is their Ribeye Philly, which includes sautéed onions, peppers and mushrooms, then it's smothered in beer cheese! They use the right kind of hoagie for this sandwich, too. I usually get it with the onions rings. It's so much food for me, I usually fill up on the onions rings while there (and while they're fresh) and take the Philly home for later. That, or I bring half of each home to my mom.

I've also ordered food for pick up while in Pine Grove, and it's always been ready for pick up by time I got there.

When I'm craving beef, I enjoy going for prime rib Friday and Saturday nights, which I feel is reasonably priced, especially for the large slab you get! I look forward to getting the Ribeye, which is available every day.

I love the ambiance. It's both modern and sleek looking, yet incredibly welcoming and comfortable. These two things don't typically go hand in hand for me. Perhaps it's because the bar area has a couch and couple of lounge chairs in front of a fireplace (looking forward to it in the winter), with a TV over the fireplace. Or maybe it's the lounge room immediately to the left when you enter, which includes a pool table, lounge chairs and a jukebox. Then again, maybe it's the gorgeous porch that looks out into a field of greens. The porch offers places to dine or lounge. It's a total dead zone for cell service, so I'm happy they provide free wifi!

Basically, it's modern, clean, open design also says, "Welcome, stay awhile, get comfy." And why not? The food is delicious, and you can usually find some local regulars in the bar.

I believe this restaurant is exactly what we needed in Pioneer, and I am super grateful. They certainly have...

We've been excited to visit this relatively new place for months. Pioneer is only a 10 minute drive up the mountain (North on Hwy CA88 from Pune Grove). Impressed from the moment we pulled into a recently renovated campus consisting of a motel & the restaurant. Clean and fresh were my first thoughts as my grandson & I parked comfortably in the front. Upon entering, "Dining" was our destination as we proceeded forward, passing a sign for "Bar" to our right. It was a Friday late afternoon, and the festive yet contolled libation was underway as the end of the week celebrating was underway. Happiness surrounded us as we proceeded down the hallway to our dining destination. We were there for a late lunch, knowing we missed the busy time hours before. Greeted pleasantly and seated right away to dig into the menu that had many appetizing and familiar names. We kept it simple... we were there for "fries and milkshakes." These were our go-to when rating grandson approval destinations. Unfortunately, our host informed us right away that "shakes" were part of their future plans but not available at this time. No problem, my grandson reviewed his kids' menu, I the adults', Fish 'n Chips were chosen by both of us. Huge portions were served to us rapidly, and we indulged our time in glee; outstanding food. Our service was friendly, informed us well with answers to our questions, and shared in neighborly conversation that reminds us why we like this area so much. The atmosphere was clean, beautiful, and inviting. There's a newness to our surroundings with an obvious attention to detail. Great view of a meadow surrounded by a Pine tree Forrest. Again, it seemed fresh and peaceful, gazing out the windows anticipating the 4 seasons of change. We talked about returning and bringing the family with us; the breakfast menu looked intriguing! Prices were average, maybe on the high side, but isn't everything...

We chose this spot for our Memorial Day lunch, hoping to support a well-reviewed local restaurant instead of settling for a fast food chain like Taco Bell or KFC. With so many positive reviews on Google, it seemed like a solid bet for a comforting, quality meal. Sadly, it ended up being memorable—but not in the way we’d hoped.

We ordered takeout for the whole group. My friend and I, both pescatarians, went with the shrimp fettuccine Alfredo. The dish sounded promising, but the reality was far from it. The Alfredo sauce was dry, tasted reheated, and clung to the pasta like it had been sitting under a heat lamp for too long. The shrimp—just five small pieces—looked like they were grilled separately and tossed on top as a last-minute afterthought. Honestly, it felt more like $10 takeout from a questionable corner spot than a meal from a place with such glowing reviews.

To make matters worse, we had specifically asked for utensils and extra napkins over the phone, explaining that we’d be eating on the go. When we picked up the food? Nothing. No utensils, no napkins. Good thing we checked the bag before leaving—we had to walk back inside and ask for them. Not a huge deal, but definitely not the smooth experience we were expecting.

Now, to be fair, the burgers that other folks in our group ordered were actually pretty great—juicy, flavorful, and well-prepared. So maybe this place shines more with handhelds than pasta. But for us seafood lovers, the experience was a major letdown.

We were hoping for a memorable local meal to celebrate the day. What we got instead was a dry, forgettable Alfredo and a...