Location: Ione
Top Restaurants in Ione
Top 10 restaurants in Ione, United States
Ione (/aɪˈoʊn/ eye-OWN; formerly Bed Bug, Bedbug, Freeze Out, Hardscrabble, Ione City, Woosterville, Jone City, Jone Valley, and Rickeyville) is a city in Amador County, California, United States. The population was 7,918 at the 2010 census, up from 7,129 in 2000. Once known as "Bed-Bug" and "Freeze Out," Ione was an important supply center on the main road to the Mother Lode and Southern Mines during the California Gold Rush.
Things to do in Ione
1. Don Luis Mexican Restaurant
Overall Ratings
4 based on 41 reviews
Reviewed By mark g
My wife and I have eaten at Don Luis 4 times now and have never been disappointed. The food is amazing and the owner Jose is more than happy to accommodate any special order or substitution you may have! Entire staff is eager to please and make every visit great. Do not pass this place up if you are in the Ione ca area. We are sure to make a return visit soon. Mark and Kelle (Tracy, ca)
2. Clark's Corner
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 39 reviews
Clark's Corner is a quaint cafe in the heart of the Mother Lode. Ione has several shops and interesting places to visit such as Preston Castle, Castle Oaks Golf Club, and more than 40 nearby wineries. Our daily menu includes freshly made sandwiches, salads, soups, desserts and more. We have a delicious variety of espresso coffee drinks, beer and wine. We serve dinner on Friday evenings with full table service. These are complete meals which include potato dish, vegetables, soup or salad. Saturday we usually have live entertainment and a dinner special. Our hours are Wednesday from 6am to 3pm, Thursday thru Saturday from 6 am to 8 pm, Sunday from 6 am to 3 pm.
Reviewed By Anita H - Lodi, California
We stop in at Clark's Corner a couple times a week after a bike ride for something to drink and eat. They have wonderful cinnamon rolls, carrot cake and in-house baked cookies along with a coffee beverages. The lunch menu includes salads and sandwiches. The service is friendly and they work hard to serve their customers. We look forward to trying their weekend dinners sometime soon.
3. Gold Dust Pizza
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 184 reviews
Reviewed By Amy O - Sacramento, California
Had dinner with my sister. Got the chicken and artichoke heart. This is some seriously good pizza. I’m not a huge pizza fan but this pizza was excellent. They don’t skimp on the toppings. Better than even fancy pizza places.
4. Andrae's Bakery & Cheese Shop
Overall Ratings
5 based on 99 reviews
Reviewed By JoelZ195 - Chico, California
It's a miracle that this place can stay afloat in a little hamlet like Amador City; but the secret is that every restaurant within 25 miles serves their breads and pastries. Unbelievably delicate, artistic, flavorful, and addicting. Sandwiches for lunch on the road; pastries and coffee to start the day; and snacks for the road. Its mobbed from the minute it opens, but every single item is a temptation; and old-world stalwarts will celebrate this sign of emerging american excellence in the bread and pastry realm. I have not checked to see if they have a nationally ranked pastry book out yet, but it would not surprise me. Sadly, they have not yet made the final decision on whether to open a Place in Chico California. but stay tuned!
5. Taste
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 511 reviews
Taste is dedicated to providing our guests with the highest quality service, food, beverage and ambiance. We strive to be innovative, leaders in our field and to make a difference in our community. Taste was the first restaurant in the Sacramento region to be invited to cook at the prestigious James Beard House in over twenty-five years. Taste is rated by ZAGAT as one of the Top Restaurants in America. The food is reflective of the seasons and utilizing local producers. The service is fun and knowledgeable. Dinner: Thursday - Tuesday Lunch: Friday, Saturday and Sunday. thirteen dollar thursday at the wine bar - every thursday enjoy an appetizer and beverage pairing for just thirteen dollars. monday supper - every monday a three-course prix fixe menu is served for thirty dollars, in addition to regular menu. Two-course meal for twenty-two dollars every tuesday in addition to the regular menu. corkage free the second thursday of the month. wine bar offers bar menu and dinner menu. menus for vegan, vegetarian and gluten intolerant diets always available.
Reviewed By Marcia G - El Cerrito, California, United States
An outstanding restaurant in an unlikely locale. Dinner there twice; first night we both had their fabulous mushroom cigars, duck breast, glasses of Vino Noceto Sangiovese, and chocolate gelato with espresso shot. Second night, husband's birthday, shared 1/2 order of mushroom cigars, and a grilled octopus appetizer, then each had their rack of lamb with same wine as last night. Same dessert as night before. Really can't wait to go back again.
6. Rosebud's Cafe
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 127 reviews
Reviewed By newmediasoup2 - Oakland, California
Passing through Jackson, stopped for lunch at this charming cafe. Too many mouth-watering dishes on the menu to pick from. I *settled* for their beignets with home made jam, followed by their fried chicken and waffles. OMG delicious!
Our server was simultaneously friendly and professional, with much knowledge about the local history.
As an underwater photographer and ocean conservationist, I very much appreciate that they do not have plastic straws - drinks are served without, and if a guest asks for one, he/she is offered either a paper or metal straw. The staff also takes the time to educate their guests WHY they do not have plastic straws (Single use plastics do not always make it into recycling, more often, they go into the trash, which finds its way into the waterways and then to the ocean. Marine life eat plastics thinking they are food. Humans then consume some of that marine life as food. Plastics are also just littering our oceans. Recycle. Reduce. Reuse. Refuse.).
7. Sutter Creek Ice Cream Emprium
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 47 reviews
Reviewed By DrDadrwp - Modesto, CA
We had a sundae here while staying at the Hotel Sutter. The place is in a very historic building and besides ice cream there are many old time candies and toy from my childhood. The ice cream was great and the ambiance was fun.
8. Imperial Hotel & Restaurant
Overall Ratings
4 based on 81 reviews
Dating from 1879, the historic Imperial Hotel in Amador City offers casual elegance in indoor and patio dining to visitors and local residents alike. This family-owned and operated establishment takes pride in featuring organic, locally grown produce, fresh meats and sustainably harvested fish and seafood. The menu varies with the seasons and honors the simple goodness of the ingredients in the tradition of the finest California cuisine. » Sample Dinner Menu Dinner at Imperial Hotel Amador City The Oasis Bar at the Imperial Hotel is an experience in itself with its antique barstools, old gaslights and creaky floorboards. The bar is stocked with a large selection of spirits and California and imported wines and beers. The wine list features a careful selection of award-winning local wines. Happy Hour on Wednesdays from 5 - 6:30 pm, a mix of locals and tourists enjoying hors d'oeuvres and camaraderie ... in the Oasis Bar. Dinner - Tues-Sun, starting at 5 pm Brunch - Saturday and Sunday 9:30 - 2:30
Reviewed By Trup - New York, NY
Dinner choices were four different entrees. When we checked into our room, we were shown the menu and realized that our grandsons would do OK and that my wife, on a restricted dietary regimen, would also be OK. The young woman waiting our table was particularly friendly and pleasant and the setting was quite nice (though they need to look after dead flies near the front window!). Breakfast came with our hotel room cost -- it was very tasty French toast with blueberries and diced walnuts. Not sure what the choice is on other days.
9. Sina's Backtroads Cafe
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 31 reviews
Reviewed By VivienneR811 - Reno, Nevada
Wanted a bacon and egg breakfast, not bad, bacon tasty and not greasy, eggs over easy were good ( they don't do poached), home fried potatoes were a little undercooked, still a little hard but tasty. Latte was great! Husband ordered pancakes, bacon and eggs, two BIG pancakes came on a separate plate. He couldn't eat it all. Great latte and coffee!,
10. Ione Chinese Restaurant
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 16 reviews
Reviewed By Joe-Lincoln-CA - LINCOLN
We stopped for lunch after doing a tour of the Preston Castle. We ordered 4 different dishes and all were quite hoof. The house specail chow fun was excellent and my favorite. The place is clean, pleasant and service was fast.
