Irwin Indian Bistro - (Near Hanford, CA)

Shelly G We booked The Restaurant at Convict Lake weeks before our trip after reading glowing reviews—and it did not disappoint. For our last night before heading home, we were looking for something memorable, and this place delivered a true five-star experience. The restaurant has a charming old-school vibe with a rich sense of history. The walls are adorned with beautiful artwork and impressively mounted trout caught right from Convict Lake, giving the space a warm, rustic elegance. The servers were outstanding—attentive, knowledgeable, and clearly passionate about the menu. From start to finish, the service was polished and friendly without being stuffy. The menu was impressive and well-curated. We started with the escargot, which came beautifully presented beneath a golden puff pastry crust—absolutely delicious. For dinner, Erik chose the trout while I went with the beef Wellington. Both entrées were beautifully plated with mashed potatoes, a vibrant carrot purée, and perfectly cooked asparagus. The flavors were rich, balanced, and comforting. While this is certainly a fine dining restaurant—with white tablecloths and an elevated atmosphere—private booths for seating and it still feels welcoming and relaxed. You don’t need to dress to the nines, but skip the shorts and flip-flops out of respect for the space and fellow diners. Although the cocktail list featured traditional favorites, we passed after a full day of activities. I did, however, enjoy a generous pour of Sequoia Grove Cabernet that paired beautifully with the beef Wellington. It’s tucked away in the middle of nowhere, but if you’re staying at Convict Lake Resort or nearby McGee’s Resort, this should absolutely be on your list. A true gem in the Eastern Sierra.

Mo Mamaghani This little Persian gem is hands-down my favorite takeout spot in town. Everything feels genuinely homemade – no shortcuts, just bold, authentic flavors that transport you straight to Tehran. The portions are huge, the prices are reasonable, and even on busy nights the orders come out fast, hot, and perfectly packed. Whether I’m grabbing dinner for myself or feeding a crowd, they never disappoint. The standouts are the tahchin (that golden, crispy tahdig layered with fragrant saffron rice and tender chicken is pure magic), the homemade kabobs, and the kashke bademjan – smoky roasted eggplant with that tangy whey topping that I dream about. They also do amazing catering; every time I’ve ordered platters for parties, guests rave about the food all night. If you love real Persian cuisine, do yourself a favor and try this place – you’ll be hooked after the first bite!

Jayasimha Nuggehalli Nice restaurant for a quick bite. You have order food at counter and they will bring it to the table. Ordered grilled chicken taco, service was quick and good. Salsa was very good, taco was tasty too.

Princess Swan I had reservations for this place, but when I arrived, there was no need to wait for my reservation like at other places Ive visited. I ordered the Tequila White Cream Shrimp Pasta, which was really good, along with some bacon lover hamburger, and everything was excellent—from the fries to the holiday drinks. Arturo was a really good server. We recommend this place; as for the price, I leave it to your judgment since everyone may see things differently. For four dishes and five drinks, the total was $170.00.

Rickie Norris We had a great time this evening! There were 10 of us! They were very accommodating and took very good care of us. Some ordered food from them and some from Dicicco’s!

Alexis This place is new to the area and it is sooo good! I got the Korean BBQ Ribs and spring rollls! So good! I also tried the pho broth and it was so tasty all on its own! This place is 100/10!!