4 Best Restaurants in Lassen Volcanic National Park, California

Lassen Ale Works Boardroom

$ Fodor's choice
This popular craft brewery stands out because of its airy, modern interior and for turning out some of the best pizzas in the area. But you can also enjoy a great selection of perennial and seasonal ales, from the Lassen-inspired Volcanic Double IPA to rich Devil's Corral Imperial Stout. Expect a fun, lively crowd.
702–000 Johnstonville Rd., Susanville, California, 96130, USA
530-257–4443
Known For
  • ales named for local sites
  • made-from-scratch pizzas with inventive toppings
  • chocolate martinis
Restaurants Details
Rate Includes: Closed Mon. and Tues. No lunch Wed.–Thurs.

Lake Almanor Tavern

$$
This convivial restaurant and bar in the center of Chester has developed a strong following for its tasty pub fare. You can dine on fish tacos or a meatball sub, or opt for more substantial entrées such as filet mignon or grilled wild salmon. The craft cocktails served in the tavern's elegantly old-fashioned Brubeck Bar—the grandfather of the late musician Dave Brubeck owned a hotel in the area years ago—are named for classic jazz tunes.

Lassen Café & Gift

$

Coffee and hot cocoa, wine and beer (including local brews from Lassen Ale Works), and sandwiches, burgers, soups, salads, bagels, and pizzas are served in this casual eatery inside the park's only year-round visitor center. Indoors, there's a fireplace, but if the weather is fine, the patio with its mountain views is the place to be.

21820 Lassen National Park Hwy., Lassen Volcanic National Park, California, 96063, USA
530-595–3555
Known For
  • local beers
  • stunning mountain views from the outdoor patio
  • gift shop with local art and crafts
Restaurants Details
Rate Includes: Closed weekdays mid-Oct.–late May, Credit cards accepted

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Manzanita Lake Camper Store

$

Pick up simple prepared foods, groceries, and beverages—local wines and beers among them—at the store, which has an ATM and a pay phone.

Lassen Park Hwy., Lassen Volcanic National Park, California, 96063, USA
530-335–7557
Known For
  • good local craft beer selection
  • supplies for a picnic by the lake
  • hearty deli sandwiches
Restaurants Details
Rate Includes: Closed mid-Oct.–mid-June, Credit cards accepted