Enjoy meals from the comfort of the lodge or venture out to the experience the variety of restaurants that the charming town of Kernville has to offer.
At Quiet Mind Retreat, we understand that you may want to immerse yourself in natural environment and have food available for your stay. To cater to our guests dining needs we provide an daily inclusive breakfast. We also offer in room ready to heat organic meals.
We can also provide delicious vegetarian meals that are catered for your stay for pre booking or a picnic baskets for your enjoyment.
We have food packages available for breakfast and dinner. Please contact us for further information on booking food for your stay.
If you would like to venture out and try the cuisines that Kernville has to offer we recommend:
The Best Restaurants Dining in Kernville
If you would like to venture out and enjoy the eclectic mix of restaurants in the area, from elegant dining to comfort food and Italian, there is something for every taste!
Cheryl’s Diner
An old fashioned diner with all your favorites from burgers, waffles to malt shakes and family friendly service.
McNallys Fairview Restaurant
Only a 5 minute drive from the lodge, the steakhouse has wonderful views and meat and seafood elegant options.
Only open Friday – Sunday 4 – 9pm
They also have the Burger Stand with meat and vegan burger options.
Ewing’s on The Kern
Ewing’s is beautiful restaurant with gourmet dining options and unrivaled views of the Kern River and white water rapids. Plenty of meat and vegetarian options.
That’s Italian Restaurant
Enjoy traditional Italian cooking with authentic pastas and pizzas with a wide variety of wines to choose from.
Big Blue Cafe
A local favorite for artisan coffee, tea, pastries and sandwiches on the go with friendly, welcoming service.
CHEF MARCELL
Chef Marcell Hartel was raised in a plant-based household in Southern California. Marcell started her journey becoming a chef while in the beauty industry by getting to know people and finding subjects we can all relate to. One of those subjects being food. Marcell elevated her love for food, Nutrition, and overall health by attending the Institute of Culinary Education in Los Angeles for her diploma in Health Supportive Culinary Arts.
