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Goodtimes Pub & Grill Restaurant Reviews, Idyllwild

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Goodtimes Pub & Grill

26345 Hwy 243, Idyllwild, CA 92549
951-965-5222
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Our bar aka "The Saloon"
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Ranked #18 of 21 restaurants in Idyllwild
3.5 of 5 stars 27 Reviews
Price range: RM12 - RM84
Cuisines: American, Barbecue, Dessert, Hamburgers
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Good for: Outdoor seating
Dining options: Takeout
Description: Goodtimes Pub and Grill is a casual restaurant serving classic American fair that regulars keep returning for time after time. It is the home of Idyllwild's Favorite Burger, but other favorites like sandwiches, pulled pork, BBQ and slow roasted ribs all are loved by our guests.
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Santa Barbara, California
Contributor
11 reviews 11 reviews
5 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 7 cities Reviews in 7 cities
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
“Great Burger, Great Service”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 12 May 2013

By far one of the best burgers I've had! The waitress was really friendly and told us about a cool park to go to nearby. The burger was not like a greasy diner but was really fresh on great bread and had really tasty french fries. Highly recommended! Definitely the best burger on the hill!

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San Diego, California
Top Contributor
109 reviews 109 reviews
71 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 41 cities Reviews in 41 cities
43 helpful votes 43 helpful votes
“Back again for the great food and service”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 25 March 2013

This is one of our favorite places to stop for lunch. The service is great and the food even better. They make almost everything from scratch right at the restaurant. From the hamburgers to the pulled pork sandwiches, it's great food. Highly recommend this restaurant to friends. It was our 2nd time here in 2 years and the quality of... More

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Anza, California
2 reviews
Reviews in 2 cities Reviews in 2 cities
4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
“Go anywhere else. The Shell station a little ways up the hill has a much better burger”
1 of 5 stars Reviewed 19 November 2012

The food took forever to arrive, it was bland and soggy. I could hear the owner screaming at the server, it was cold and dark. Iaybe as a bar it's ok but for lunch, no!

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Goodtimes P, Public Relations Manager at Goodtimes Pub & Grill, responded to this review
21 January 2013

Our burgers are made fresh every day, from freshly ground Angus beef. We are very sorry if you did not enjoy your meal, but invite you to return some time and give us a 2nd chance. As for the place being "cold and dark", again we encourage you to stop by again. You say that you visited in May, which... More

PALM SPRINGS, CA
Top Contributor
57 reviews 57 reviews
44 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 9 cities Reviews in 9 cities
16 helpful votes 16 helpful votes
“Pushy owners, dirty tables and chairs”
1 of 5 stars Reviewed 7 October 2012

Went there and was seated on the patio--the white plastic chairs were covered with dirt and greasy finger printst--we placed and order--the older woman who owns the place had a sweater that was covered in pet hair and pushed us to eat desert--all we wanted to do was pay the bill and get out. NOT the place to go if... More

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Goodtimes P, Public Relations Manager at Goodtimes Pub & Grill, responded to this review
21 January 2013

We are sorry that our establishment did not meet your standards for cleanliness. If viewing your other reviews, it appears that we are not the only restaurant in Idyllwild that merited this complaint from you. Please note that Idyllwild is a mountain community, plus our restaurant is located just off the main highway through town. We make ever effort to... More

Mission Viejo, California, United States
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13 reviews 13 reviews
11 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 8 cities Reviews in 8 cities
6 helpful votes 6 helpful votes
“Not worth it”
1 of 5 stars Reviewed 25 August 2012

Burgers are not that good- and that is what they advertise. Also- too expensive for what they put on the table. I swore I would never go back after they refused to honor a coupon they admitted they released but "didn't work out for them". Lastly- their outdoor area is right next to loud air conditioning units. One bright spot-... More

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Goodtimes P, Public Relations Manager at Goodtimes Pub & Grill, responded to this review
21 January 2013

We are sorry that you did not like the burger you were served! I can assure you that all our burgers are made fresh each day, from fresh ground Angus beef. We understand that customers can be very particular about exactly how their burgers are cooked, so if it did not meet your expectations we would have been more than... More

Idyllwild, California
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4 reviews 4 reviews
3 restaurant reviews
5 helpful votes 5 helpful votes
“Big Surprises in Small Packages”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 9 June 2012

We have been to Goodtimes several times now and we have not been disappointed a single time. The food there is outstanding, whether you get one of their award-winning burgers (yes, they are award winning - I've seen the award), a juicy & tender pulled pork tenderloin BBQ sandwich or a classic Reuben on Rye. The food is all prepared... More

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Long Beach, California
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3 reviews 3 reviews
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
“GREAT FOR A BREW”
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 15 May 2012

Located in town and a great spot for a brew and watching the motorcycles pass. Great service. Extremely limited menu, but the fish tacos are really good.

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Los Angeles, California
2 reviews
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
“Good Down home Eats!”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 3 May 2012

This diner is across rthe street from where we stayed at the Strawberry Creek B&B. Portions are large and flavorful. I had a Burger with onion rings and my wife had the fish sandwich with rings. Both were cooked to our liking and tasted great! The wine service was better than expected for a diner. They also have several craft... More

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Burbank, California
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6 reviews 6 reviews
Reviews in 5 cities Reviews in 5 cities
6 helpful votes 6 helpful votes
“Excellent!”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 25 April 2012

Hole in the wall type place with great food and great service! The sandwiches are so Yummy!

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2 reviews
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
“Best hamburger of the hill??”
2 of 5 stars Reviewed 23 April 2012 via mobile

I visit this place as per a friend recommendation but the best burger of the hill was not good, and service, ir was slow and waitress was kinda rude...

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Goodtimes P, Public Relations Manager at Goodtimes Pub & Grill, responded to this review
21 January 2013

We are sincerely sorry that you did not enjoy your burger during your visit with us. All our burgers are made from fresh ground, top quality Angus beef. However, we understand that each person has slightly different tastes when it comes to burger preparation. Should you give us another opportunity to serve you, please note that if you are unhappy... More

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