Visalia’s first rooftop restaurant & lounge. Inspired by local, seasonal ingredients that highlight what Central California has to offer.
Locally owned and operated by Visalia natives, we are constantly evolving to try and provide a unique dining experience.
Warren Hermenau
First of all our waiter (René) was attentive and personable, making for a great experience! The food was delicious and plentiful. We split an entree (Roasted Chicken) and had the Goat Cheese and the meatballs. Lori said the Goat Cheese shareable plate was the best she’s ever had. I would agree. We were also able to enjoy a beautiful sunset under the warmth of their heaters and fireflies on a cool January evening. We’ll be back!
… moreM I
We have eaten at the Elderwood in the past and found it overpriced and underwhelming. We hadn’t been back in a couple of years but heard that they had made some changes so we decided to try it again. Our most recent visit was a much better experience. The ambiance was nice as usual but the food was much better than it used to be. The menu had a broader selection than before and the quality and flavors were a welcomed improvement. The bar has great drinks and a great selection of zero proof cocktails if you are not a big alcohol drinker. The service was pleasant as usual and with the new menu the Elderwood is now one of our favorite restaurants in the area. If you haven’t been in a while I’d recommend giving them another try. I can easily see us becoming regulars here.
Atmosphere: 4/5
Service: 5/5
Food: 4/5
Value: 4/5
Total: 4.25/5
Price: $$
Rating Criteria:
1/5: Terrible, would not recommend
2/5: Not good but not the worst. Might be worth it depending on price and other factors.
3/5: Solid option. Average in this category for the area.
4/5: Above average and excels in this area.
5/5: Excellent, needs no improvement
Pricing Criteria:
$: $0 – $50 per person
$$: $50 – $100 per person
$$$: $100 – $200 per person
$$$$: $200 – $500 per person
$$$$$: $500+ per person
*Please keep in mind that the reviews posted here are based on personal experience which may differ from person to person based upon a multitude of factors (individual/specific workers, time of day, personal preferences, etc). Pricing may also differ and is reflected here based on what we paid for our meal. We usually enjoy multiple courses with our meals including appetizers, salads, entrees, desserts, and sometimes drinks or tasting menus when available. You are always encouraged to do your own research if concerned about potential pricing.*
… moreCaleb Lippincott
Very disappointing experience. All food overcooked; we had pork belly bites, New York steak, lobster, and potato fingers. For the price we paid you would hope for better. Additionally (I know this is outside of the restaurants control) there was a parade of low riders and modded cars blasting their music so loud that I could not hear my wife who was sitting across from me. I only saw the waitress to order and to deliver food. They left room temperature water in a jug on the table rather than refilling our waters with cold water. The rumor is that this place was losing its touch and I can’t help but agree. Still has the best views of the city though (which makes up for some of the experience). Also, there were some kids crawling under the tables and running around. Very distracting even as a parent of young kids myself. We will not be coming back anytime soon.
… moreTrusted Advisor
Service was great, food was good, now really something to brag about, but still good. Outdoor sitting was nice. The wait time wasnt too bad, but I did make reservations.
… moreAri Taylor
We reserved a table for our anniversary, the wait to get seated took a minute. Although when we got to the patio the atmosphere was great! The staff were decent. The food was yummy, I would say a small menu but very good on the dishes they provide. We got the pork belly it was great! Overall, I would definitely recommend this place to a friend it’s the most fancy place in the county.
… morerohib ur rehman
We tried a few dishes here, and overall had a nice experience!
Heirloom Tomato Toast – The topping was a bit too sour for my taste. (6/10)
Spicy Shrimp – Absolutely amazing! Packed with flavor and cooked perfectly. (10/10)
Dinner Rolls with Honey Butter – Rolls were a little hard. If they had been warm and fresh, the butter would have melted inside and tasted even better. (7/10)
Caesar Salad – Enjoyed it, though I feel some cheese instead of cauliflower would have made it perfect. (8/10)
Shrimp Scampi – Taste was outstanding, rich buttery sauce, but portion size was smaller than expected. (10/10)
Special mention to our waitress-she was super attentive and kept checking on us, which made the experience even better.
… moreRaine Broussard
First time there and the food was tasty but my dish was cold when I got it. The server was great about getting me a new dish right away. I will still go back. It was a good experience. Drinks were good. I recommend the Bees Knees!! Soooo good!
… moreIsaac Rosales
Had amazing experience having dinner at ElderWood Rooftop Restaurant,the Mexican Lager was perhaps the best lager I’ve had. Both Appetizers (1.shrimp 2. Pork belly) were properly cooked/tasty and well designed for presentation. The 12oz Angus Ribeye was amazing especially with the side of Garlic mashed potatoes. And the cherry on top is the view as the sunsets.Will definitely be returning to this establishment. Thank you ElderWood for making our trip rememberable.
… moreCatih Morfin
Amazing food and atmosphere. The waiter was kind but had a few hiccups but it happens to everyone no biggie. Ended up having 2 extra people in group and Elderwood accommodated and wrote a special happy birthday on my Mother in laws dessert. Eggs Benedict and hot vanilla latte is delicious here!!
… moreRobert U
We went there with a large group and made a reservation. We were seated right away. The only seating option for a group of 7 was outside on the roof. They do have portacool AC outside to help keep you cool, but it does kinda blow on you as you are eating. We turned it so it was facing away from the table slightly, also the sun was setting, so I would recommend bringing sunglasses. The food and drinks were great, they also have a small kids menu available upon request. The kid options were Mac and cheese, a burger and chicken. The burger and fries was a good kid option. I ordered the shrimp scampi, it was delicious. The Mostly sunny drink was also very good.
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