EXPLORE THE LOST SIERRA / AT THE TABLE

Good food.
Even better company.

Where to eat, sip, and settle in around Graeagle, Portola, and the Lost Sierra.

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The Lodge · Dining table set for a shared meal

01 / The Lodge · Dining table set for a shared meal

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Blue Door Cafe · Breakfast and the Blairsden setting

02 / Blue Door Cafe · Breakfast and the Blairsden setting

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The Brewing Lair · Outdoor picnic tables beneath the pines

03 / The Brewing Lair · Outdoor picnic tables beneath the pines

The Lodge · Stocked kitchen for a shared dinner

04 / The Lodge · Stocked kitchen for a shared dinner

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Cuccia’s · Pasta, pizza and a convivial dinner

05 / Cuccia’s · Pasta, pizza and a convivial dinner

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Graeagle Outpost · Coffee beside the Mill Pond

06 / Graeagle Outpost · Coffee beside the Mill Pond

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Lost Sierra Wine Co. · The outdoor wine garden

07 / Lost Sierra Wine Co. · The outdoor wine garden

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Headwaters Bistro & Deli · Lunch to take along

08 / Headwaters Bistro & Deli · Lunch to take along

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Sardine Lake Resort · Lakeside dining with the Sierra Buttes

09 / Sardine Lake Resort · Lakeside dining with the Sierra Buttes

The Lodge · Cookware and everyday kitchen equipment

10 / The Lodge · Cookware and everyday kitchen equipment

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Graeagle · A café or food stop among the little red buildings

11 / Graeagle · A café or food stop among the little red buildings

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Takeout at the Lodge · The group gathered around dinner

12 / Takeout at the Lodge · The group gathered around dinner

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BREAKFAST PLANS TO ONE-MORE-GLASS EVENINGS

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THERE IS MORE THAN ONE WAY TO EAT WELL HERE

A coffee before the trail.
A dinner you build the day around.

Keep some meals simple. Make a few memorable. This guide brings together small-town cafés, takeout for the Lodge, brewery afternoons, and destination dinners—with the practical details that help your group choose.

THREE GOOD PLACES TO START

Different plans. Equally good company.

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BLUE DOOR CAFÉ · COFFEE & BAKERY

THE SLOW MORNING

Blue Door Cafe

A bakery case, a proper breakfast, and a reason to linger in Portola.

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BREWING LAIR · MEADOW, PINES & PICNIC TABLES

THE WHOLE AFTERNOON

The Brewing Lair

Settle at an outdoor table among the pines, add a picnic or seasonal food-truck meal, and make an afternoon of it. Cornhole, a slackline, and the nine-hole disc-golf course give the group room to play; the meadow stage hosts seasonal live music. Check the current music and food schedules before going.

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CUCCIA’S · PASTA & A MOUNTAIN DINING ROOM

THE EVENING RESERVATION

Cuccia’s Pasta, Pizza & Wine Bar

An Italian dinner worth setting aside an evening for.

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FOOD & DRINK NEAR GRAEAGLE & PORTOLA

What sounds good?

41 places to explore. Choose a category or search by name and town.

BARS, PUBS & LOCAL POURS

Where shall we raise a glass?

9 places to explore. Choose a category or search by name and town.

PICK UP / CATER / STAY TOGETHER

Bring dinner home.
Make an evening of it.

Bring dinner home.
Make an evening of it.

Choose a kitchen you want to try, arrange the order directly, then gather around your own table. These are pickup and catering leads, not a promise of delivery to the Lodge.

Portola

Mountain Pizza

The easy answer to “what is everyone having for dinner?”

Call ahead for group orders and pickup.

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Blairsden

Gumba’s II Go

Pizza and subs for the next part of your mountain day.

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Portola

Rico’s Mexican Food

A close-to-home Mexican meal with plenty of choice.

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Portola

Headwaters Bistro & Deli

Scratch-made breakfast and lunch with a little river-town atmosphere.

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Blairsden

Bread & Butter

A generous breakfast from a small outdoor kitchen.

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Blairsden

Sierra Smokeshow

A barbecue plan made in advance, rather than an assumed walk-in dinner.

Catering & events by arrangement.

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Menus, pickup times and catering availability vary. Contact each business about your group, dietary needs and arrangements before ordering.

YOUR TABLE BETWEEN OUTINGS

Cook a little.
Linger a little longer.

A stocked kitchen, plenty of cookware, and space to share a meal make the nights in part of the getaway. Bring your ingredients, unpack the takeout, or gather everyone for a breakfast that does not need to hurry.

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A LITTLE LOCAL DINING WISDOM

For ten around a table,
a little notice goes a long way.

Small dining rooms, seasonal kitchens, and wedding weekends shape eating out here. Call early for the meal that matters most, and keep a good takeout or cook-at-home option in reserve.

Call for the group.

Reserve the meal that matters most, especially for ten.

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Check the kitchen.

Confirm hours, dietary needs and seasonal service.

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Keep a second choice.

Small dining rooms and events can change the plan.

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Arrange the ride.

Choose a driver before the wine or brewery stop.

BEFORE YOU MAKE THE PLAN

A few useful answers.

Where should a group start for an easy dinner?

Mountain Pizza and Gumba’s are useful takeout starting points; Box Car combines pub food and drinks. For a sit-down dinner, compare Cuccia’s, Grizzly Grill, and Longboards, then call about a table for your group.

Where can we go for beer or wine?

The Brewing Lair suits an outdoor brewery afternoon; Ronin offers a smaller taproom experience. Lost Sierra Wine Co. has a Blairsden Wine Garden. The Peak is an adults-only wine, beer, and cigar bar. Check food and event schedules separately.

Which places are worth planning a special dinner around?

Consider Cuccia’s, Fifty44, The Iron Door, or Lakeside Dining at Sardine Lake Resort. The Bear and the Butterfly and The Drifter’s Table are additional guidebook choices. Make reservations directly and allow time for the drive.

Can we rely on delivery or late-night food?

Plan on pickup unless the restaurant explicitly confirms delivery to the Lodge. Many kitchens close earlier than city visitors expect. Bring the first evening’s essentials or arrange your meal before arriving late.

Is Sierra Smokeshow still a regular restaurant stop?

The updated Lodge guide notes a shift to catering and events after September 27, 2026. Public pop-ups may still occur, but published restaurant hours can lag. Contact the team directly rather than driving over expecting regular service.

Plan your stay at the Lodge.

Plan your stay at the Lodge.

Check dates for your group, or send your hosts a question about the Lodge and the Lost Sierra.

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