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The Gateway Restaurant & Lodge
Our lodge is the only place in town that provides both accommodations and fine dining options. After just one meal at our fabulous restaurant, you'll know why we're the area's go-to choice for exquisite dining and luxury lodging services. The Sequoia National Park and The Gateway Restaurant & Lodge are CURRENTLY CLOSED due to wild fires in the Park.

We will keep you posted regarding reopening as soon as possible. The Gateway Restaurant & Lodge is the perfect getaway for a relaxing, memorable vacation.
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The Gateway Restaurant & Lodge is one of California's best lodging options for your visit to Sequoia National Park, the Sierra Mountains, Kings Canyon and other Kaweah River locales. With full service banquet facilities and a large meeting room, The Gateway is also ideal for small groups, sales meetings, and retreats.
Famous for giant sequoia trees-- including the largest tree on earth, the General Sherman Tree-- Sequoia National Park is a national treasure. Located just one-fourth of a mile down the road from the Lodge, the park contains many exciting outdoor activities for our visitors, including whitewater rafting in the Kaweah River, hiking along trails in the Sierra Mountains, or taking a leisurely trip through King's Canyon.
Nestled in the Sierra Mountains along the Kaweah River, The Gateway offers lodging for a variety of outdoor adventures by this magnificent body of water. The word "kaweah" is a Yokuts Indian word meaning crow (or raven) cry and is regarded as the spirit of the winged intelligence and the call of the wily, mischievous, and opportunistic spirit of Nature.
All of our rooms and cabins feature air conditioning, in-room coffee makers, writing desks, cozy comforters, fresh pillows and comfortable beds. Movies and entertainment are offered in each room as well as free Wi-Fi connections. By popular request, our rooms do not offer telephone service, but calls can be placed from our reception desk.
Our top-rated restaurant is a favorite among visitors and local residents alike. Known for its continental cuisine, excellent service, and breathtaking views, the Gateway Restaurant offers a wide range of choices for breakfast, lunch and dinner along with daily specials often featuring seasonable soup, fresh salads, and seafood.
Reviews (14)
Rachel Sanchez Marquez
Rachel Sanchez Marquez
Dec 26, 2021
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Took a long time for salad and food Went with good expectations , they failed at every level , cold food , total disappointment , we gave a dirty spoon to him he never replaced it , waiting long for ticket , overall terrible . Pls change all this as weve always liked going there .
Shannon Rolicheck
Shannon Rolicheck
Dec 26, 2021
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We have been coming here for years! The food is the best! The scenery is even better! Be sure to get a table by the window! Tip good!
Timothy Truman
Timothy Truman
Dec 23, 2021
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Well, I wanted to like this place. My Girlfriend and I were here April 2021. The lobster I had was horrible (I think it was undercooked). The bill was huge. But we were just glad to have a sit down dinner post COVID. Well, we went back the weekend between thanksgiving and christmas and the filet mignon I got took forever to get to the table and was raw in the middle (medium rare requested). I asked if it could be refired or something and it took so long to get back we where ready to leave. Everyone else there on both occasions were fantastic! I think the cook (chef is too much) was punishing me
Lisa Meier
Lisa Meier
Dec 19, 2021
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Really not much choice so ended up here. Food was acceptable but nothing special and all fine until bartender Kyle showed up. He literally changed all the sports on the bar tvs without asking anyone at the bar that was watching. When confronted he ignored it. In addition the female bartenders that were there also ignored us and refused to restore anything after ‘Kyle’ changed the channels. It was BS and we left because of his ride behavior.
Sarah J. Hadlock
Sarah J. Hadlock
Dec 15, 2021
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The cook is amazing..... staff rock. If we are close to here again , I would most definitely go out of the way to eat here....... Thank you for the awesome dinner!! well worth it!!
Official Smp
Official Smp
Sep 29, 2021
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Dreadful food and service. DON'T COME HERE GO SOMEWHERE ELSE. I had gone in with my girlfriend and got strange looks from the staff for whatever reason. Very uncomfortable atmosphere with staff that don't even care, only one waiter was actually kind. Everyone else had an artificial kindness around them. Food is crazy overpriced (due to the location no doubt) but I would at least expect some quality. Dirty tables, no general care for the establishment at all. I repeat DON'T COME HERE AND GIVE THEM ANY MONEY. Really disappointed and disgusted with everything. It's a shame.
Shirley Borba
Shirley Borba
Sep 11, 2021
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Great afternoon for lunch and drive from Hanford…food great…fed the ducks and squirrels….
Deborah Hill
Deborah Hill
Aug 30, 2021
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Their food at the restaurant was incredible, we ate there during our entire stay. Each dish was better than the next. The atmosphere outside was delightful in the cool air. We also stayed at the hotel which is older, but one of the nicer ones in the area.
Julie Bartos
Julie Bartos
Aug 27, 2021
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Excellent food, service and atmosphere. We enjoyed our meals and your beautiful restaurant!
Yesenia Ascencio
Yesenia Ascencio
Aug 14, 2021
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My family and I came to eat here and the food was very delicious. All five of us loved the food and loved the service as well. The staff was very friendly and our waiter was wonderful. She even gave us fresh baked cookies that she made herself and they were the most delicious cookies I have ever had. My 5 year old daughter couldn’t believe how delicious they were, and she kept saying “Mom I don’t know how she did it to make the best cookies in the whole world”. Aside of the food being delicious, it was a wonderful experience for all of us to eat here. Thank you Gateway Restaurant & Lodge
Janet Fouts
Janet Fouts
Aug 13, 2021
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Oh my, this place exceeded all expectations. It’s unassuming from the road, but sitting along the river on the deck was a delight. Service was attentive and quick and the food was outstanding as well. We all had steaks, and from the ribeye to the filet they were delicious and perfectly prepared. Leave room for dessert too. The molten lava cake was yummy. (No food pics, we ate everything. )
Leslie Wallace-Arakelian
Leslie Wallace-Arakelian
Aug 02, 2021
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Great service, good food. Just don’t go on a really hot day and sit outside! Lol
Shai Shani
Shai Shani
Jul 25, 2021
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Lovely restaurant and bar. Situated in a great location, next to the Sequoia park exit.
After a hot day of hiking we stopped for a could beer and late noon lunch.
The food was very tasty and portions were generous.
A nice waitress gave us an explanation of the area.
As a conclusion, we enjoyed and highly recommend as a stopover restaurant at the exit of the park.
Jul 21, 2021
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Love this restaurant! Super close to national park. The server is fast. I love the chili soup and salad. Also the makes me feel happy to have vegetable! The main course is okay for me! My boyfriend say the gateway burger good! Highly recommend