--- title: "Top Restaurants Near Arnold, CA | Arnold Haven Guides" description: "Where to eat around Arnold, California — mountain bistros, brewery kitchens, Murphys dining rooms and the Sequoia Woods clubhouse, with what each place does best." lang: en json-ld: | [ { "@context": "https://schema.org", "@type": "Article", "headline": "Top Restaurants Near Arnold, CA", "description": "Where to eat around Arnold, California — mountain bistros, brewery kitchens, Murphys dining rooms and the Sequoia Woods clubhouse, with what each place does best.", "articleSection": "Restaurants", "datePublished": "2023-10-22", "mainEntityOfPage": { "@type": "WebPage", "@id": "https://arnoldhaven.com/guides/restaurants/arnold-restaurants" } }, { "@context": "https://schema.org", "@graph": [ { "@type": "TouristAttraction", "@id": "https://arnoldhaven.com/guides/restaurants/arnold-restaurants#attraction", "name": "Arnold, California", "alternateName": "Top Restaurants Near Arnold, CA", "description": "October 22, 2023", "url": "https://arnoldhaven.com/guides/restaurants/arnold-restaurants", "address": { "@type": "PostalAddress", "addressLocality": "Arnold", "addressRegion": "California", "addressCountry": "US" } }, { "@type": "ItemList", "name": "Lodging near Arnold restaurants", "itemListElement": [ { "@type": "ListItem", "position": 1, "name": "CHALET BRUIN", "url": "https://arnoldhaven.com/cabins/chalet-bruin" }, { "@type": "ListItem", "position": 2, "name": "KODA LOFT", "url": "https://arnoldhaven.com/cabins/koda-loft" } ] }, { "@type": "BreadcrumbList", "itemListElement": [ { "@type": "ListItem", "position": 1, "name": "Home", "item": "https://arnoldhaven.com/" }, { "@type": "ListItem", "position": 2, "name": "Guides", "item": "https://arnoldhaven.com/guides" }, { "@type": "ListItem", "position": 3, "name": "Top Restaurants Near Arnold, CA", "item": "https://arnoldhaven.com/guides/restaurants/arnold-restaurants" } ] } ] } ] --- [Arnold Haven Arnold · California ](/) [Cabins](/cabins)[Explore](/explore)[Guides](/guides)[Availability](/availability-search)[Support](/chalet-bruin-future)[Book a stay](/cabins) ![Top Restaurants Near Arnold, CA](/assets/dogwooddish-e1697988792209-arUe8-lv.webp) Restaurants # Top Restaurants Near Arnold, CA October 22, 2023 [Check availability](/cabins)[See the cabins](/cabins) Restaurants ## Top Restaurants Near Arnold, CA Restaurants ![Top Restaurants Near Arnold, CA](/assets/serafinakitchendish-CuNDy4pE.webp) 02 Nestled in the picturesque Sierra Nevada Mountains, Arnold, California, offers a delightful blend of outdoor activities and a burgeoning culinary scene. Below are some of the top restaurants favored by locals and tourists alike. ![Top Restaurants Near Arnold, CA](/assets/snowshoebrewflight-e1697989456116-B_zlz-Es.webp) ![Top Restaurants Near Arnold, CA](/assets/sierrahousefood-mrNyN_SZ.webp) 03 ## Dogwood Restaurant Dogwood offers fresh, seasonal cuisine, using the highest quality meat and fresh seafood, for casual fine dining, with a warm, inviting atmosphere. Located in Arnold, overlooking scenic Highway 4, this is one of Arnold’s best quality restaurants, and features an open kitchen where you can watch your entire meal being prepared. \> \_Specializing in steak and seafood, the restaurant also offers salads, a vegetarian dish and a small selection of house-made desserts including Basque cake. \- \\1 ![Dogwood Restaurant](/assets/heartsoulfood-BSlMVYVb.webp) ![Dogwood Restaurant](/assets/luberoomfood-e1697990851616-PlYANQa7.webp) 04 ## Sarafina’s Italian Kitchen Sarafina’s Italian Kitchen is a local and visitor foodie favorite, with consistently delicious Italian fare paired with local wines, craft beers and tap beers in a homey, family-friendly restaurant. Here, you’ll find house-made ravioli, risotto, pastas and fresh-fish dishes, plus salads with house-made dressing using locally sourced, fresh ingredients. \> \_Sarafina’s Italian Kitchen is your go-to place for mouthwatering Italian dishes. Try their wood-fired pizzas or savor the creamy Fettuccine Alfredo with perfectly cooked shrimp. \- \\1 ![Sarafina’s Italian Kitchen](/assets/bistroespressosandwhich-e1697991376767-NdHh_Gp1.webp) ![Sarafina’s Italian Kitchen](/assets/sequoiawoodsccfood-e1697991680805-B1jW3woN.webp) 05 ## Snowshoe Brewing Company Snowshoe Brewing Company has been one of Calaveras County’s most favorite kid-friendly restaurants for decades. Award-winning microbrews crafted right here in Arnold – and brewery equipment you can watch at work – an arcades games section for restless kids and a family-favorites menu – it’s a winning formula. \> \_Snowshoe Brewing Company is a fantastic brewpub that marries delicious craft beers with hearty American cuisine. Their ales are brewed on-site, and you can enjoy them with a classic burger or their famous beer-battered fish and chips. \- \\1 ![Snowshoe Brewing Company](/assets/serafinakitchendish-CuNDy4pE.webp) ![Snowshoe Brewing Company](/assets/snowshoebrewflight-e1697989456116-B_zlz-Es.webp) 06 ## Sierra House Located in the heart of Arnold, and newer to the area, this restaurant and pub delivers elevated pub food and a range of craft beers. Their quickly becoming a lunch and dinner favorite in the area. \> \_A few favorite staples here are the Chicken Caesar wrap, Cuban sandwiches, and roast beef. \- \\1 ![Sierra House](/assets/sierrahousefood-mrNyN_SZ.webp) ![Sierra House](/assets/heartsoulfood-BSlMVYVb.webp) 07 ## Heart and Soul Country Kitchen Heart and Soul Country Kitchen is newer to the scene in Arnold and is making a scene. It’s brought traditional southern and Caribbean influences to Arnold with its cuisine and the locals and tourists both are loving it. It’s a top favorite for breakfast. Get there early as there is usually a long wait. \> Some favorite staples here are the Heart and Soul Eggs Benedict and their Chicken and Waffles. \- \\1 ![Heart and Soul Country Kitchen](/assets/luberoomfood-e1697990851616-PlYANQa7.webp) ![Heart and Soul Country Kitchen](/assets/bistroespressosandwhich-e1697991376767-NdHh_Gp1.webp) 08 ## The Lube Room Saloon The Lube Room Saloon is a rustic old saloon and restaurant located in Dorrington, California on the Ebbetts Pass National Scenic Byway. Sitting right next door to the historic Dorrington Hotel, this is a fun, dog and family-friendly place to stop to enjoy a really great burger, a few beers or cocktails and sometimes catch a live music performance. \> \_The Lube Room Saloon is famous for its grill. Their pulled pork sandwiches, burgers and chicken are crowd-pleasers. \- \\1 ![The Lube Room Saloon](/assets/sequoiawoodsccfood-e1697991680805-B1jW3woN.webp) ![The Lube Room Saloon](/assets/serafinakitchendish-CuNDy4pE.webp) 09 ## Bistro Espresso Arnold’s coffee shop and café, Bistro Espresso features gourmet, hand-crafted coffees and teas, smoothies, sandwiches and wraps, free wi-fi, and friendly service. \> \_The Bistro Espresso is known in the area for its morning coffee, lunch sandwiches and live music during the summer. \- \\1 ![Bistro Espresso](/assets/snowshoebrewflight-e1697989456116-B_zlz-Es.webp) ![Bistro Espresso](/assets/sierrahousefood-mrNyN_SZ.webp) 10 ## Sequoia Woods Country Club Sequoia Woods offers an eclectic dining experience. Set in a casually elegant atmosphere with a view of the greens among the tall sequoia trees in Arnold, far from the bustling highway. Here you can enjoy a relaxing meal full of great flavors from the kitchen that has created a contemporary yet familiar menu. Indulge with an enticing assortment of fine wines including many from local foothill wineries. \> \_Besides its scenic golf course, Sequoia Woods Country Club offers a delightful dining experience. The prime rib on Friday nights is a must-try, and their expansive wine list complements the cuisine beautifully. \- \\1 ![Sequoia Woods Country Club](/assets/heartsoulfood-BSlMVYVb.webp) ![Sequoia Woods Country Club](/assets/luberoomfood-e1697990851616-PlYANQa7.webp) 11 ## Firewood Cafe Chill, bi-level woodfire restaurant with gourmet tacos, burgers, beer, and wood-fired pizza, all gourmet. Lunch starts at 11am and dinner ends at 9pm. \> \_Firewood Cafe is an excellent choice for upscale dining in Murphys. Their wood-fired pizzas are fantastic, but don’t overlook the braised short ribs for an exquisite treat. \- \\1 ![Firewood Cafe](/assets/bistroespressosandwhich-e1697991376767-NdHh_Gp1.webp) ![Firewood Cafe](/assets/sequoiawoodsccfood-e1697991680805-B1jW3woN.webp) 12 ## Alchemy Market & Cafe Vintage-chic restaurant with a focus on elevated American cuisine from land and sea, featuring a range of shareable appetizers, salads, fresh seafood, steak and more, plus over 30 local wines. \> \_Alchemy Market & Cafe is a charming establishment in Murphys known for its farm-to-table offerings. The brussels sprouts with bacon and the New York strip steak are heavenly. \- \\1 Arnold, CA, and its neighboring areas are a culinary haven waiting to be explored. From American comfort food and Mexican delights to Italian classics and gourmet sandwiches, this list of the top ten restaurants within a 15-mile radius offers a diverse range of options to satisfy any palate. So, the next time you find yourself in this stunning part of California, be sure to indulge in the delectable offerings of these fantastic dining establishments. ![Alchemy Market & Cafe](/assets/serafinakitchendish-CuNDy4pE.webp) ![Alchemy Market & Cafe](/assets/snowshoebrewflight-e1697989456116-B_zlz-Es.webp) 13 ## Also Interesting... 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