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MilwVon
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The Nutcracker Restaurant

  • August 22, 2007
  • Rated 3 of 5 by MilwVon from Milwaukee, Wisconsin
The Nutcracker Restaurant

We found the Nutcracker Restaurant on our drive on CA Hwy 120 from Yosemite National Park heading in towards Napa Valley. With nightfall coming quickly, and hunger setting in, we stopped here largely based on the huge billboard proclaiming "the best prime rib in town." Once there, however, the dining choices were such that neither of us really felt much like prime rib.

After long thought and consideration, I selected the jumbo prawns which came with choice of soup or salad. David went for the chef's special Jack Daniels' steak which also came with soup or salad. Both meals were also served with choice of potato and vegetables. Perhaps the most unique accompaniment was the cheese fondue served with French bread as an appetizer which also came with all dinner entrees.

We enjoyed our meals and were left feeling very full. They did bring around the dessert tray which had a lot of tempting items including cakes, pies and cheesecakes. But we were good and passed. It must have been that delicious French bread and cheese!

The inside of the restaurant was deceivingly large with several separate dining rooms. We were seated in the area with a nice exterior window which was preferable to the rather dark interior dining areas. The decor seemed a bit mismatched and the table placemats clashed with the general motif of the place.

All in all, however, it was a good meal and pleasant atmosphere with outstanding service. Dinner including tax and tip, was $75 which by this time we realized is "just how it is" in California.

From journal California Dreaming - From Yosemite to Napa Valley

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