Ponderosa Public House. Family Restaurant and Lounge

Perfect lunch stop spot. Food was delicious! So good that I had to immediately gush about it in this review before losing cell reception. Road Tripping Visitors 1st Time Visitors 2026.08.02 I have driven past Chemult more times than I can count, but have never stopped in Chemult to eat. I'm absolutely tickled pink by how good the food was here. Ate half of the Ponderosa Pizza though was full after 3 slices, but just _had_ to eat one more. I love-LOVE crusts that are fluffy and thick. The toppings were delicious and bountiful. Absolutely hit the pizza craving I've had for three days now. Hu

We were passing through and found this great spot for dinner! The menu is pretty simple, but it covers the basics. Had some great wings and the special of fish and chips was yummy. My only gripe was the lack of kids menu. Paying $11 for a grilled cheese is a bit much. Their fries are huge and enough for 2 people to eat! The restaurant was very clean and the service was friendly!

We stopped at Ponderosa Public House with a party of nine, and every single one of us left impressed. We ordered a little bit of everything: cheeseburgers, pizza, French dip sandwiches, Reubens, and more. We started with the nachos, fresh-fried tortilla chips, and some of the best salsa we’ve had in a long time. The fries were clearly hand-cut, seasoned with a unique blend, and absolutely delicious—especially dipped in a side of their ranch. Then came dessert. We tried every pie they had, along with the angel food cake, and every bite was fantastic. Fair warning, though: we were told the pie

We were driving up Highway 97 and this great little place had been highly recommended by a friend. It didnt disappoint! The "world famous" reuben sandwich definitely ranks among the very best I've had in over 70 years. No skinny slices of packaged corned beef here. The meat is freshly butchered, prepared and made with thick cuts of the most tender, juicy corned beef you could ever imagine on a sandwich. There are numerous other sandwiches available and the hamburgers are made with their own freshly ground beef mixture. Most everything is from scratch including chili made with sirloin, and the

The food was delicious, and the lady who served us was incredibly friendly and welcoming. We were a family of six, and the prices were very reasonable. It was the perfect meal after a day of exploring Crater Lake. Highly recommend!