Last Kind Words Saloon

Really good dinner. Everything tasted fresh and comforting without being heavy. The pasta was flavorful and satisfying, and the fish was cooked perfectly. On top of that, the atmosphere really made the night — warm, rustic, and full of character, with a lively buzz that made it feel welcoming and fun. Simple, well done, and a great place to enjoy a relaxed meal.

Do NOT believe the bad reviews, service was impeccable and food delicious! I had an amazing flat iron steak, perfectly cooked and so succulent. My girlfriend had the chicken salad, also a magnificient choice. Must do 👍

This Western style saloon has great atmosphere, pretty decor, great service (shoutout to bartender Josh who’s gonna make sure you have a great time), good selection of drinks and a decent menu. I recommend the Western burger, the pasta and the fried cheesecake. Great place for a stop on your travels or if you’re staying at the Ranch. P.S. outdoor seating area is charming as well.

Last Kind Words Saloon had some great live music last night! I was at the same place the night before and the person next to me ordered the burger and it looked amazing! I came back and ordered it and it was decicious as expected! Beers were a little pricey. Dessert was also excellent! I ordered the fried cheesecake

How this place has a 3.7 rating as of writing this is a mystery to me. The food we were served was excellent, the service was good, and the venue was absolutely charming. I ordered buffalo wings, which were huge, salmon, onion rings, wine sauce pasta, salad. Everything was great.

I recently had the pleasure of dining at The Last Kind Words Saloon, and I can confidently say it was an experience worth sharing. From the moment we walked in, we were greeted by a warm and inviting atmosphere that perfectly complements the rustic charm of the restaurant. The decor is thoughtfully designed, creating a cozy environment that makes you feel right at home. The food was nothing short of fantastic. Every dish we tried was bursting with flavor, showcasing a menu that clearly prioritizes quality ingredients and skilled preparation. The ribs were particularly memorable—tender, juicy, and expertly seasoned. The burgers also stood out, cooked to perfection and served with a variety of delicious toppings. It’s evident that the chefs take pride in their craft, and it truly shows in every bite. One thing to keep in mind is that this place tends to get busy, so I highly recommend booking a table in advance. Unfortunately, my companion and I didn’t make a reservation, which resulted in a wait of about 10-15 minutes for a table. While this wasn’t a huge inconvenience, it’s definitely something to consider if you want to avoid any delays. The staff at The Last Kind Words Saloon were incredibly nice and attentive throughout our visit. They made us feel welcome and were always ready to offer recommendations or answer any questions we had about the menu. Their friendly demeanor added to the overall positive vibe of the restaurant. If you're in the area, I cannot recommend The Last Kind Words Saloon enough. It’s a delightful spot that stands out among other dining options nearby. In fact, I would advise steering clear of the buffet restaurants in the vicinity; they simply don’t compare and can feel like a waste of money when you have such a gem as The Last Kind Words Saloon available. Overall, this restaurant is a must-visit for anyone looking for great food in an enjoyable setting!

If you were gonna go there, make sure you make a reservation. There’s not a lot of tables inside and Options are limited. There is the wild rose saloon, but the menu is so small and limited. We did not make a reservation as did many many people in front of us and behind us and had nowhere to eat other than if you wanted to eat the buffet. Which is $30 and did not look good at all. So the host recommended that we order takeout with the bartender. So the line grew for that service. The bartender was extremely nice efficient and actually our food came out rather quickly. We only had to wait like 10 minutes. We took it back to our room to eat. Not the best dining experience, but the food was pretty good for takeout. Bottom line make a reservation

We had the American wagyu burger. It tasted great. Bit pricey though. Around $80 for a burger and 2 drinks. But it's in a National Park so that's to be expected.

We came here on an unusual rainy afternoon in January. We hadn't made a reservation (the rain altered our plans), so we got there when they opened to make sure we got a seat, and we were seated promptly. The service was excellent - our server was very friendly and personable, chatting with us and making recommendations when asked. Everything arrived promptly and as requested. (For instance, I ordered a cocktail with our appetizer and also asked for a glass of wine to be brought with the steak, and the timing was perfect - not always the case when you ask for something to come 20 minutes later.) The food is basic "steakhouse" food - no bells and whistles, and nothing to make it unique, but the steak was delicious, and the sides were perfectly fine. It certainly hit the spot after a day of hiking and exploring. It's expensive, as one would expect in a remote location like this. In normal circumstances, the value wouldn't be there to make it worth visiting... but in the middle of Death Valley, I'll take it! I would go back if I was staying the night again for sure.

Came here for dinner on a Friday evening. We were seated right away, but they were fairly busy. If you know you're coming for dinner on a weekend I'd probably go the reservation route, but know that they don't do same day reservations. Our service was fast and friendly. I had the roasted chicken, which was quite tasty, particularly the sauce it came in. However I was pretty disappointed in the portion size, particularly given the prices are pretty steep. The size of "veggies and potatoes" was 3 small cuts of a potato and 2 similarly sized cuts of a carrot. The chicken portion was essentially just a leg. The entire area has a bit of a theme park feel to it with pricing, but this felt pretty egregious for $29. Our entire group had a similar takeaway, though some others didn't find theirs as tasty as mine was. I'd pretty strongly recommend against coming here, the sports bar nearby is a far better bang for your buck with probably slightly better quality of food

I had a great time here. ate here two nights in a row on my two night trip. so that makes every night! the decor! once you walk in, you're transported into a saloon with great taxidermy, paintings, and other great touches on the wall. what a fantastic collection! sit down and admire it and look around for a while. just enjoy it. food is good for this area. not a lot of choices in the park. I really enjoyed the Fundido chips, like nachos with everything to dip your chips in. scoop it all up. there's a bar so you can also get cocktails or whatever liquor you desire

I was staying at The Ranch to run the Death Valley Marathon. I came here for an early dinner right when they opened at 5 pm. I didn't have a reservation, but was able to find an open seat at the bar. I started things off with a Bitburger non-alcoholic beer. For my meal, I ordered the flat iron steak with a baked potato. I wasn't expecting much, but the food was pretty good and not overly pricey for such a remote location. The bartender and the waitstaff were all very nice and friendly.

We ate here on a Sunday over Presidents' Day weekend holiday after a round of golf. We did have a reservation for 5 o'clock. The restaurant opens at five, but it got crowded fairly quick. We were seated right away. The staff was very friendly. Our server was excellent. Our server was very knowledgeable about the menu made his recommendations and the food was excellent. I had the steak and it was cooked to my liking medium well. My husband had the salmon and it was excellent moist and juicy. It is located in the little shopping center close to one of the resort hotels. The restaurant is decorated in western cowboy style. There are swinging saloon doors. Love the bar, large wooden bar with a mirror in the back. Highly recommend you make reservations because it does get crowded fairly quickly. Once you're done eating, you can walk outside in the little plaza and look around the little shops, small museum or get ice cream in their old times ice cream parlor.

If you plan to camp in the area and need food, make a reservation ahead of time, probably can make it on google(?). The place was booked on a Monday night. Luckily we came back at 7 and there were a few empty tables. The burger was good but also average. On the pricy side. Food took almost an hr to come out.

We stayed at The Ranch at Death Valley national park and the Last Kind Words Saloon is where we decided to have dinner for our first night after we had walked around and took a look at the other dining options at the Ranch. This saloon has that old western feel with a lot of decor and animal heads on the walls to look around at, and there's seating on their main floor and also a second level. Since we came in on a Sunday, the bar was busy with a lot of customers at the bar with drinks and beer pints watching Sunday night football. The TVs (that have an oddly a blue-ish tint) are small compared to the TVs they have at the Wild Rose Tavern near the golf course, but the guests at the saloon certainly didn't mind. The fact that there are TVs inside a national park is already above my expectation. As for food, we got the carne asada tacos and southwestern salad with chicken. The tacos were flavorful and juicy, and the salad was decent. We chose to have a light dinner but they had plenty of other good options such as iron steak, salmon, roasted chicken, and burgers. Our server was polite, quick, and got us our food and drinks quickly. Would recommend this place for those staying at the Ranch in Death Valley!

This place was super cute and we made a reservation in advance. Good thing as it was packed. In fact, when we checked in at the host stand, another party was told the wait was one hour. Our table was ready when we got there. The decor from the bar/light fixtures/wall decorations was fun and fit. Service was excellent - our serve Sasha was fantastic and friendly. Food wise, it was a tad mixed. Wings were great (both the prickly pear bbq and buffalo), hanger steak with mashed potatoes and green beans really good, chicken tacos spicier than expected, wedge salad excellent. Pricey for what you get. But overall would give it 3.5 stars.

Didn't have a reservation, but the host got us a table. Had to wait about 10 mins spent the time at the bar waiting. The Pear Margarita was SUPER good. The food very tasty!

We ate here for three straight nights during our trip to Death Valley in the winter. The food here is not that impressive, but given the fact there's not many other options and you're in the middle of the Mojave Desert, it's not too bad! We tried a lot of dishes over three dinners: the Buffalo Burger, Pappardelle Pasta, Ranch Chili, Queso Fundido, and Buffalo Chicken Wings. Buffalo Burger (3/5): If you've ever watched the movie Good Burger, this is basically a real life Mondo burger -- multi-inch thick, unseasoned, and dry patty. Pass! Pappardelle Pasta (3/5): Good flavor and buttery sensation but waaay too salty. Ranch Chili (2/5): Was lukewarm and tastes like chili out of the can. Also a small portion for the price. I like that they have a plant-based option, though. Campfire Fundido (5/5): Maybe we were just hungry from hiking all day, but this one blew our expectations away! Dipping tortilla chips in this super hot cheesy, ooey-gooey amalgamation of melty queso, chorizo, and pico de gallo was a memorable experience. Buffalo Chicken Wings (5/5): These big buff chicken wings are fried super crispy and generously lathered in buttery buffalo sauce. You get so much wings for the price! Never thought I'd get some banging wings in the hottest place on Earth. Overall, a good option for food during your trip to Death Valley!

We stayed at the Inn, but after one meal in THAT overblown, mediocre Dining Room, we decided to drive over here to the Saloon for the rest of our dinners in Death Valley. What a breath of fresh air. This is one of the better restaurants we've experienced in all the National Parks Lodges. Salads are good and properly dressed. Veggies are properly cooked. Pastas are interesting and flavorful. Hotel restaurant cliches are avoided. And they make a good burger, too. Plan to eat here.

I guess we are supposed to keep expectations low since it is located in the hottest place on earth. However, the Mac n cheese tasted like it was cooked in dish water. We would've been pleased with a box of Kraft Mac n cheese. I'm giving 2 stars because the steak was good. It is a cool looking place with all the decor, but wish the food was better. Service was ok.

The best choice we made was the way burger...very tender and juicy and cooked just right. The southwest salad was ample by the lettuce was "tired". Hubby said chili was okay. Drinks were generous and good as well!!

We visited Last Kind Words Saloon a few times during our trip to Death Valley since there were literally 3 options to consider for dinner any given night. The ambiance is not the worst, but the seating has not been upgraded in years and despite my height, several tables land up near your chin because the seats sink like bad marshmallows. We tried a number of their dishes over our visits, and barring the burger, all items were quite poor. On one occasion we ordered their chicken which came on a large plate. The chicken was a tiny leg and a few (5-6) potatoes in one corner of the plate. Not only was the chicken very salty and tiny, the presentation on the massive plate made it appear like someone ate half our meal before it reached the table. National Parks really need to get out of the clutches of the monopolistic contract that is awarded to Xanterra. They take visitors for granted and the food is just so poor in quality. This just makes many national park visits leave a sour taste in one's mind, despite the natural beauty of the area.

Our group stopped by the Furnace Creek Ranch on Saturday, May 25, 2024 after hiking a couple areas within Death Valley NP. We walked around the property and decided to grab some food. We initially considered the buffet adjacent to this restaurant, but our group decided to eat at this saloon since the decor was very appealing. We were seated around the bar area because the tables were all occupied and we didn't want to wait 15-30 minutes. The server was the bartender and he was friendly and professional. I ordered the Saloon Burger and was surprisingly better than I expected. The patty was very juicy and flavorful. Even the fries that came with it were pretty awesome! They were crispy and crunchy and not overly salty. Overall, it's a decent place to grab some food after visiting the national park.

Painfully slow service and shockingly bad food. The chili was so salty it was completely inedible, and the shrimp wasn't any better. Save yourself the disappointment and go to the buffet next door instead.

Severely disappointed in our experience here. We were staying at the Ranch for a night. Wild Rose Tavern (which is amazing!) was closed for the evening, leaving this place and the buffet as dinner options. We tried to hangout in the restaurant until they opened, only for them to kick us at 30 min until opening. We came back 15 min after opening to a long line and a 30min-1hr wait. The staff was disorganized and had poor communication skills. The wait times changed with each group they spoke to! We managed to snag the last bar table that was available (although they didn't communicate that it was even an option until the last second..) The bartender was by far the hardest working gal there. She was serving multiple tables and a full bar. She was on the slower side, but given the circumstances we didn't mind. The food itself was expensive for what it was. The portion sizes were on the larger end which helped the costs. Overall the food was mediocre at best. as someone who worked in the service industry it was baffling to watch the disorganization and poor management. If one of your 3 restaurants are closed for the night, I feel as if they should be better equipped for the dinner rush.

The food and service is great. The best service and taste of food that I have had in a national park. I love the look of this saloon/restaurant.

No, nope, never again. The waiter didn't seem too happy to be there and the atmosphere was lackluster. The queso fundido was edible but probably canned cheese. The beer was good and the entrees were decent, but the prices and service were obscene. Having to make a reservation for this place is crazy, likely people who were desperate because they didn't pack enough food for limited desert options. We stayed in the park 5 nights so wanted to try a night out but your money is better spent at Stovepipe Wells restaurant!

Loved the friendly, efficient, fast service, themed decor, margaritas, and garlic bread. The Pomodoro pasta ($28) and flat iron steak ($32) were just ok. Thank you Jose for the great service!

We ate here on our last night in Death Valley. We told the server we wanted to photograh a sunset, and had limited time. She just made it happen! The service was great, and the food was good. My husband had the Southwest Chicken Salad and I had Chicken Tacos Al Carbon. While the cafeteria style buffet is decent next door (the salad bar had fresh ingredients), this saloon has atmosphere, good food and great service. Seating is limited - we were there just at 6 PM.

Right in the middle of Furnace Creek at the Ranch Oasis, this restaurant is centrally located as a good stop for food. It's in a little shopping area with multiple other restaurants, a general store, and a post office with gas just a block away, so it's a good stop if you need to get some other stuff done, too. The food was average. They were out of literally everything we wanted to order, but I can imagine it is hard to get deliveries right in the middle of Death Valley. We ended up ordering a pepperoni pizza, and I will say I was surprised by how good it was. We ordered a single pizza, and we had leftovers that got us through another meal as well. The drinks were pretty poor. Maybe it was just what we ordered, but my margarita did not taste like a margarita and was pretty watered down. Staff here are really wonderful and kind, though. We went for lunch at like 2pm, but there was no wait. Parking was easy with a little lot right outside the little shopping area. It's a solid stop if you need a bite to eat while in Death Valley.

Very fine. Atmosphere is pretty cool and there honestly are not a lot of options around here so take what you get and be grateful! service was friendly too.

Three dinners and one lunch were eaten at this "ranch" establishment since there is only a buffet next door and a restaurant at the inn. So plan your food accordingly if you don't want to eat every meal out. Filet mignon, baked potato and asparagus were delicious as was the salmon, risotto and asparagus. The sauce with the salmon seemed not to be needed. Large spinach salad enjoyed at lunch and others had black bean burger. Draft Beer choices okay and service was good at all meals. Make dinner reservations or walk in at 5 pm... place fills up quickly!

TLDR: Make reservations simultaneously when you book your stay--everyone has 'em! Came in around 5pm, was able to make a reservation for 2 at 8:45pm. We lingered around the bar and lucky for us, there was a cancellation so we were seated right away! After being on trails all day snacking on trail mix and the like, we were ravenous. I had a bowl of chili which came with all the fixings. It was pretty decent and a good value. The onion rings were also a good deal and came with a yummy chipotle dipping sauce, also recommend. It's a cute little place with a nearby outdoor fireplace perfect for enjoying a drink. In terms of price and quality, it's not bad for being in the middle of a giant desert within a national park.

Take into account that this is a national park restaurant people!!! That being said I thought it was great for what it was. The decor is fantastic and gives an old saloon vibe. The service was much better than I've experienced at other national parks, quick and polite, at both the bar and tables. The menu is limited but the food is good. I had the bison chili and the tacos and they were both great! The tacos were super flavorful. It's expensive but that is to be expected.

Good ambiance- western memorabilia. Kind of pricey, but not much choice in DVNP. ‍ Food was good.

My friend and I went here because it was one of the few dining options in Death Valley by the Furnace Creek campground. We had just done a hike in the morning after an early start and so we were pretty hungry by the time we got there. There was also another option of the buffet (in the same building) for a similar price to one entree here but I'm so glad we went here instead. I ordered the LKWS Burger (the house burger) and was honestly surprised by how good it was for a restaurant in the middle of the desert. The beef patty itself, the onion ring and all the fries were all really good and filling. Later that same day, my friend and I came back to try the Prickly Pear Margarita, which was pretty great as well. The only problem I had with this meal was that the meal service was pretty delayed (about 30 minutes, we had come right at opening and so was 2nd to put in our orders). Our waiter kept coming back to our table to keep us updated about when our food would come out, which was nice. I loved the atmosphere of this place because it really does feel like a saloon, with old pictures and taxidermied animals. If you're able to, ask for a seat by the booth windows so you can have a nice view of the mountains while you eat!

This review will likely not match most of what you'll see in this section, but it will be honest like the others. The food is nothing to write home about - but it is not as scary and horrendous as everyone makes it out to be. Is it overpriced? Absolutely. There are no other options within reasonable driving distance especially if you happen to get in to the resort after 5pm like we did. The burgers we had were plenty flavorful and juicy. The macaroni and cheese, fries, mashed potatoes and queso dip (starter) were actually quite enjoyable. I suspect that the reviews you will see are scathing because of the quality of service. There seems to be plenty of customer-facing staff (waiters, bartenders, etc) but a lack of kitchen staff considering the wait time. Still, we only waited about 35 minutes for our meal (not including the queso dip). Overall, we had a great experience. The environment is rustic / western and pretty nice.

Actually, a really good burger. The burger was well cooked and seasoned. The couple of onion rings on there were cooked properly as well. It had some very nice bacon jam, too. The fries had kind of an olive oil and oregano thing or something like that. Almost a poor man's truffle fries it seemed like. Not my favorite but they were OK. Resort prices but actually one of the cheaper things in the entire valley. Service was pretty good for being at the very tail end of the season.

Food was very good and the service was excellent. The decor is nice too. I've been here one other time while visiting Death Valley and had the same experience.

We tried different dishes and they were all delicious! We stayed at Death Valley for 3 days and we just ate here the whole time, lunch and dinner. The chicken wings with honey mustard and bbq sauces were amazing. The salmon, mashed potatoes, burgers, cabbage and apple slaw, french fries, etc were all so good. The servers were all attentive and they walk around asking everybody and making sure the food was ok and if we were all ok. Great ambience too...

This is one of the restaurants at The Ranch at Death Valley. It is their priciest option with full service dining. The saloon setting is clean and fresh even though many of their decorations are reflecting an older time period. We ate here a couple of times. Our first server was fantastic and our second was no very good. So a bit of a mixed bag depending on where you sit. The salad was fresh and the baby back ribs were very good. I don't think the other meals offered were as good, and the two dessert offered, sheet cake with Dr Pepper and a date tart with ice cream, should be given a hard pass. So - go there for a salad and baby back ribs, and hope you get the nice server!

This joint is attached to "The Ranch at Death Valley" Terrible service. They turn paying customers away two hours before closing? Here is a professional tip: Don't advertise a restaurant on your hotel property to guests if you don't have the ability to run a restaurant. Serious improvements need to be made at this "resort". Is there any management with authority or common sense or basic manners at this place?

Great location if you're staying around Furnace Creek. They didn't take reservations and were super busy when we went so had to wait quite a while, on top of them skipping us because their system wasn't working that night. The bartender served us since we were at a hightop table on the side. He didn't pay much attention to us, but overall we ate and that was what we came there for. The prices were OUTRAGEOUS. Honestly, tip from me to you...just grab a sandwich from the store on the other end of the plaza and eat it at your hotel room. The Oasis just murders you with dining prices, regardless of the quality. It cost us $150 for 2 of us to eat and only had one beer... The food was okay. I got the prime rib. Asparagus was completely overcooked, it didn't come with the horseradish as advertised, but the prime rib and au jus wasn't terrible. It also came with a baked potato. My husband got the baby back ribs, which he said weren't bad. Sometimes it's just nice to get a hot cooked meal instead of eating a cold sandwich while youre out hiking all day.

We really enjoyed the Last Kind Words Saloon! The food was delicious- we got the ribs and bison burger which did not disappoint! The ambience was really laid back and fun. Our servers, Josh and Jack were the best! They were very friendly and professional and really made the night! Would definitely recommend!

If you're in the middle of Death Valley, there aren't a lot of options for dinner -- but this is one of the best. The atmosphere is fun -- an old western saloon with a full bar and a short but decent menu. Is the service slow? You bet. Is the menu expensive? You bet. Was my ribeye about 1/4" thick? Yes, it was. But it's still the best place to have dinner in the Ranch complex and relax and enjoy with your crew. Make a reservation if you know your timing or you might be waiting. And make sure the restaurant is open. They're often closed, even in high season.

Despite the rather horrific reviews, this place was honestly fine. It'd be 3 stars in the real world, but for a National Park lodge (equivalent to an airport in expectation) I'm rounding up. Flatiron steak (cheapest option on the menu) was tasty enough, seasoned well, cooked as ordered. Baked potato was a huge and very filling russet, asparagus was fresh and sauteed well. Chili was whatever, corn was frozen. It's not as good as, say, the Amtrak dining car, but it's a lot better than some of the reviews here imply.

Food in the middle of nowhere! Shortly after California started opening up a few weeks ago, we decided to take a trip to Death Valley National Park. I checked online and was able to confirm that food was available at the Ranch at Death Valley. When we got there, we found out that the only dining option was The Last Kind Words Saloon. They had just resumed operations, letting people dine inside. Despite my three previous visits, I was not familiar with The Last Kind Words Saloon. The space is designed like an old west saloon right out of a classic western movie! The bar is long an beautiful and there are plenty of dining tables spread around. During our visit the guest were sat at a safe distance with empathy tables in between. There is a second floor area that reminds you of one of those in the movies where the bad guys stand to shoot down at the hero who enters the saloon and the hero promptly shoots back, sending them hurdling down on a dinning table smashing it to a thousand pieces! During our visit we had a few meals there, breakfast, lunch and dinner. They were not fully staffed yet, so we had to order at the bar and then sit and wait for the meal to be delivered. The staff did their very best to be accommodating. The food was good and filling, especially the breakfasts. Every morning we filled ourselves up and then spent most of the day hiking and burning the consumed calories! Oh! And before I forget, the coffee was good too! One can never start a day in the desert without a cup or two of good coffee!

Fun and somewhat kitsch place in Death Valley. Food is reasonably priced for locale and we had a enjoyable meal here. Not sure what everyone else is complaining about?

I wouldn't be the first to say food in Death Valley is something foodies should be making a tremendously long and hot road trip for BUT Last Kind Words Saloon certainly gets the job done with their wonderful menu. Keep in mind, this is one of the hottest places on earth so I do understand the challenges involved with getting ingredients into this area and such. It had been my impression from previous visits to The Ranch that the food was only so-so, like Applebee's quality at best? With the introduction of Last Kind Words Saloon and their spruced up menu, I'd definitely say the food has gotten much better than what was offered here in the past. The food arrived fresh, while somewhat pricey, I'd again say there has to be some amount of premium to cover getting fresh food into such a hot and remote location, and to keep it fresh until it can be prepared and served. I ordered the kale salad minus the cheese for both dinners and was very satisfied. They were a bit heavy handed with the dressing that first night, so I had it with the dressing on the side the second night. For the omnivores in my group, they had the flat iron, salmon, and mahi mahi (I think that was the special....) everything was gobbled up and all parties were satisfied. I think we were all just happy for real food since we were able to transition to eating random snacks out of coolers and liquid nutrition during the Badwater 135. Even with expectations being so low for food, I'd still say the food here is pretty good. I think we'd be equally satisfied if we had just come here on a vacation too. Stop on by and see for yourself! As for the service, every single person we had encountered here has been super kind, helpful and welcoming. Our team was in a bit of a bind and had a random ask from the restaurant for a milk crate to prop up our water cooler. They were totally able to accommodate and wouldn't take our money for it either. They just asked for us to return it next time we were in town. Such wonderful souls working here. I look forward to coming back again next year!

After reading some not great reviews we decided to try The Last Kind Words Saloon anyway and I'm very glad we did! The host, Destiny was friendly and efficient, our server (can't remember his name) was super friendly and helpful, and the food was great! We had the Whiskey BBQ chicken wings and roasted chicken. All were flavorful, quick and delicious. The prickly pear margarita was very tasty too! Loved the atmosphere and ambiance!

This place! I can't say enough! Restaurant was clean, tidy and very good! Hazy IPA on tap! Bartender was a cool dude and made sure I was taken care of. I happened to stay at the Ranch and I was starving after playing in the desert all day! Just da** good food! I can't wait to be back in the area to come again!

Slow service, average food. Overpriced but not many other options, so you either accept it or bring your own food to save $$.

Super fun saloon with solid food and service. The food ain't anything to write home about, but it's as good as you can expect while camping out in the middle of Death Valley. The highlight of the restaurant would definitely be the decor. They've done a magnificent job recreating a saloon from the Old Wild Wild West, complete with mounted animal heads and wooden furniture. I ordered the baby back ribs, and they were pretty good - just a little on the tough side. The brussel sprouts and pancetta was reasonably tasty, though way over-oiled.

They said it was a steak house! That's what I got. The 12oz ribeye rare with the peppercorn sauce on the size, it m was an excellent choice. I paired that with the garlic mash potatoes which were a nice side. The LKWS salad - endive vinaigrette salad was pretty good. The salmon with couscous and spinach was decent. The lobster macaroni and cheese was forgettable. Would not order this again. The help was awesome. They were very attentive, super quick to refill waters and had lots of suggestions and made good conversation with us and the other guests who were eating. I would come back for the steak. You should come in for the steak and enjoy a steak.

We had such a great dinner at this restaurant. Even though it was a very hot night we sat at the outdoor patio and didn't regret it. The patio is very beautiful at night when the lights come on and it makes a perfect place for a romantic dinner. The food was amazing, from presentation to taste and we had a great service from Griffin, who was very busy and still provided us with a great service.

Ok, now we're talkin'! Maybe it was because of the sub-par food at TollRoad and Furnace Creek Inn Restaurant, but I was a pretty happy camper once we got our food here. We went simple this time: grilled flatbread, hot wings and a wedge salad. I thought all of them were really good, simple bar-food fare. I don't expect much from food at National Parks, so this was a nice surprise. It won't win any Michelin stars, but I thought it was on par with other bar like chains (think BJ's, Cheesecake Factory, etc). We didn't partake in any of the pricier offerings here like the steaks, but what we did have was legit. I really enjoyed the ambiance and the decor here and our bartender was on her game. If I come back to DV, LKWS will be my first (and maybe only) food stop. 3.5 STARS.

This may be a little unfair as we never got a chance to try the food as they chicken was "off" and they were out of the steak choice I made. Originally ordered the chicken and she said it would take extra time because it was still frozen. We agreed. We also ordered the rib eye. We had hiked two different locations that day, so we wanted protein and vegetables. She came back to say the chicken was "off" which I took to mean spoiled. And said they were out of rib eye and recommended the pasta or ribs. Neither of us wanted that. Plus, having the chicken be spoiled kinda ruined our mood to eat there, so we declined and left. Next year, we are bringing an ice chest of sandwiches for our trip.