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Johnny McNally's Lodge: Restaurant Reviews


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#1 of 6 restaurants in Kernville
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  • Cuisines: Seafood, Steakhouse
  • Address: Hc 1 Box 95, Kernville, CA 93238
  • Tel:  760.376.2430

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Better than Morton's

Johnny McNally's Lodge

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5 of 5 stars
Clivejr 1 contribution
Long Beach
Jul 24, 2006

We have vacationed along the upper Kern every summer for the past 20 years and always make it a point to have dinner at Johnny's, but were concerned when we heard there were new owners from the beach area in the OC. Well, they still serve the best steaks by far. Morton's of Chicago may have their own herds for quality control of their beef, but that which is served at Johnny's is even better, and much less expensive. For a real dining experience, you must try to eat the 40 oz Porterhouse (and you will have sandwich meat for lunch the next day too). Tender, melt in your mouth cuts are served in a family friendly, un-pretentious setting. Start off with a martini and finish with a Mud Pie. Well worth the drive. The new owners are maintaining the quality and traditions.
Clive
Long Beach

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McNally's is my most favorite restaurant

Johnny McNally's Lodge

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5 of 5 stars
FrequentFly 3 contributions
Los Angeles
Jul 19, 2006

I've been enjoying McNally's every year since 1977. Fantastic steaks: the 40-oz Porterhouse is superb and the 24-oz filet mignon is equally superb. They serve two great desserts: a giant slice of Mud Pie, and a Snowball usually drizzled with a raspberry sauce.

McNally's was sold in April 2006 and the new owners are committed to maintaining the same menu and setting so many people have enjoyed for the past 30 years with the previous owners.

Well worth the effort to get there !!!

Cheers,

Carl

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I challenge you to just try to finish a 40 oz. steak of epic porportions.

Johnny McNally's Lodge

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5 of 5 stars
A TripAdvisor Member
Newport Beach, ca.
Jul 12, 2006

Simply the best steak I've ever had the opportunity to eat! Great People and great atmosphere too!

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The Best Steaks Anywhere McNally"s

Johnny McNally's Lodge

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A TripAdvisor Member
Chatsworth Ca
Jul 12, 2006

McNallys the best! I have been going to McNallys since 1971; nothing has changed. The quality of the meat and the hospitality are the same. The best steaks anywhere. I have tried steaks from North Carolina to California. This is truly worth the drive frome anywhere for a steak. I will be back every year until I'm too old to drive, then I'll find a ride!

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Truly a dinning pleasure

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A TripAdvisor Member
Santa Ana, California
Jan 15, 2006
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The best meal I have ever had. We sat at the bar from 4:30 until 6:00 chating with the locals,great people. We then went to our table and had the best steak and lobster of my life, and I have tried many steak houses. We enjoyed a bottle of wine with dinner, then returned to the bar for a night cap. And to add to this pleasure,we stayed in one of the hotel rooms for only $65.00. We plan to return this summer often. I would highly recomend Johnny McNallys.

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Johnny McNally's Lodge Address

Hc 1 Box 95, Kernville, CA 93238
Tel: 760.376.2430
* Restaurant price information is based on meal cost per person, excluding drinks, tax and tip.