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Name: Pomona Valley Mining Co
Address: 1777 Gillette Rd, Pomona, CA, 91768
Telephone: (909) 623-3515
Price range: Under $11
Rating: 3.21

Pomona Valley Mining Co

1777 Gillette Rd, Pomona, CA, 91768

(909) 623-3515
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Pomona Valley Mining Co Menu

Burgers

Kid?s Burger 110g

Kid?s Cheeseburger 120g

Bacon Cheddar Burger 125g

Bacon Double Cheeseburger 250g

Big Buford® 230g

Bacon Buford® 255g

Bacon Swiss Buford® 250g

1/4 LB. Champ® 205g

1/4 LB. Champ® with Cheese 225g

1/4 LB. Bacon Cheese Champ® 235g

1/2 LB. Double Champ® 280g

1/2 LB. Double Champ® with Cheese 300g

Checkerburger® 170g

Checkerburger® with Cheese 179g

Cheese Double Cheese 190g

Chili Cheeseburger 135g

Double Chili Cheeseburger 180g

Double Decker 215g

Rallyburger® 170g

Rallyburger® with Cheese 179g

Smokehouse Buford® 265g

Triple Cheeseburger 250g

Healthy Meal suggestions for

Burgers

Kid?s Burger 110g [ Carbohydrates (ms): 28, Sodium (s): 570, Saturated Fat (ms) : 6, Calories: 280, Sugar (ms): 3 ]

Kid?s Cheeseburger 120g [ Carbohydrates (ms): 29, Sodium (s): 730, Saturated Fat (ms) : 8, Calories: 320, Sugar (ms): 3 ]

Bacon Cheddar Burger 125g [ Carbohydrates (ms): 29, Sodium (s): 730, Saturated Fat (ms) : 9, Calories: 370, Sugar (ms): 3 ]

Bacon Double Cheeseburger 250g [ Carbohydrates (ms): 32, Sodium (s): 1340, Saturated Fat (ms) : 20, Calories: 650, Sugar (ms): 6 ]

Big Buford® 230g [ Carbohydrates (ms): 31, Sodium (s): 1090, Saturated Fat (ms) : 18, Calories: 570, Sugar (ms): 5 ]

Bacon Buford® 255g [ Carbohydrates (ms): 31, Sodium (s): 1510, Saturated Fat (ms) : 21, Calories: 680, Sugar (ms): 5 ]

Bacon Swiss Buford® 250g [ Carbohydrates (ms): 28, Sodium (s): 1310, Saturated Fat (ms) : 21, Calories: 660, Sugar (ms): 4 ]

1/4 LB. Champ® 205g [ Carbohydrates (ms): 32, Sodium (s): 810, Saturated Fat (ms) : 12, Calories: 490, Sugar (ms): 3 ]

1/4 LB. Champ® with Cheese 225g [ Carbohydrates (ms): 33, Sodium (s): 930, Saturated Fat (ms) : 18, Calories: 580, Sugar (ms): 3 ]

1/4 LB. Bacon Cheese Champ® 235g [ Carbohydrates (ms): 35, Sodium (s): 1230, Saturated Fat (ms) : 18, Calories: 630, Sugar (ms): 4 ]

1/2 LB. Double Champ® 280g [ Carbohydrates (ms): 30, Sodium (s): 1030, Saturated Fat (ms) : 25, Calories: 740, Sugar (ms): 5 ]

1/2 LB. Double Champ® with Cheese 300g [ Carbohydrates (ms): 34, Sodium (s): 1360, Saturated Fat (ms) : 28, Calories: 790, Sugar (ms): 3 ]

Checkerburger® 170g [ Carbohydrates (ms): 32, Sodium (s): 680, Saturated Fat (ms) : 8, Calories: 390, Sugar (ms): 5 ]

Checkerburger® with Cheese 179g [ Carbohydrates (ms): 33, Sodium (s): 810, Saturated Fat (ms) : 12, Calories: 420, Sugar (ms): 5 ]

Cheese Double Cheese 190g [ Carbohydrates (ms): 31, Sodium (s): 1140, Saturated Fat (ms) : 17, Calories: 510, Sugar (ms): 4 ]

Chili Cheeseburger 135g [ Carbohydrates (ms): 30, Sodium (s): 620, Saturated Fat (ms) : 8, Calories: 320, Sugar (ms): 3 ]

Double Chili Cheeseburger 180g [ Carbohydrates (ms): 30, Sodium (s): 760, Saturated Fat (ms) : 14, Calories: 460, Sugar (ms): 3 ]

Double Decker 215g [ Carbohydrates (ms): 31, Sodium (s): 720, Saturated Fat (ms) : 13, Calories: 480, Sugar (ms): 4 ]

Rallyburger® 170g [ Carbohydrates (ms): 32, Sodium (s): 680, Saturated Fat (ms) : 8, Calories: 390, Sugar (ms): 5 ]

Rallyburger® with Cheese 179g [ Carbohydrates (ms): 33, Sodium (s): 810, Saturated Fat (ms) : 12, Calories: 420, Sugar (ms): 5 ]

Triple Cheeseburger 250g [ Carbohydrates (ms): 33, Sodium (s): 1450, Saturated Fat (ms) : 23, Calories: 690, Sugar (ms): 5 ]

Healthy Meal suggestions for CheckersRally

Burgers

Smokehouse Buford® 265g [ Sodium (s): 1610, Calories: 650, Sugar (ms): 15 ]

Visit below restaurant in Pomona for healthy meals suggestion.

Einstein Bros Bagels ( 3801 W Temple Ave,Bldg 164 )

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Kristin V.

My boyfriend I come here often for brunch and I cannot say enough good things about this place. Danielle has been our server a couple of times and if you go there I highly recommend to request her. She is awesome, the food is awesome, and you cannot find a better brunch place in that area. It's on the hill with a beautiful view and it has been a staple in LA and IE for as long as I've been alive, and before that. GO HERE if you are looking to try a new brunch place. I promise it will become your regular brunch spot.
(5)
Raul C.

Brunch is great here! This is my 2nd time here and the staff is great! Danielle kept our glasses full and was very personable. If anybody is looking for a place with some good food and a nice view, come here!
(5)
Ata K.

This review is of their brunch, particularly on Mother's Day. Everything about this place is awful. I strongly suggest you never come here for brunch, especially on a special occasion. Here are some reasons: 1. The food quality is unbelievably low and the buffet offering quite limited. The waffles were chewy and cold. The potatoes were over salted. The pie dough tasted raw. The biscuits were stale. Even the coffee tasted like grounds. In the buffet line, none of the dishes are labeled. You are left to guess on what some of the specialty items could be. Also, common breakfast staples like bagels, cream cheese, muffins, granola, cereal, aren't served. 2. The price is unbelievably high. For Mother's Day, it's $35/person. To put that in perspective, the weekend brunch at Bellagio in Las Vegas, which is several tiers superior in food quality, is $29.99/person. It is almost arrogant for them to think they could charge that much for such terrible food quality. 3. The service is unacceptable. You get the sense there may not even be a manager on shift. Waiters seem clueless, bouncing from one table to the next. I asked for a high chair and didn't get one for 15 minutes. We made reservations for 12 weeks in advance but upon arriving weren't seated for 35 minutes. When we asked questions, we received zero answers, other than, literally, "Please, we're trying our best." It's clear this place needs new management. In conclusion, I wanted to write this review to warn anybody considering this place for a brunch, especially on a special occasion like Mother's Day, to swiftly steer clear of this place. You're honestly going to find a better brunch at Denny's for 1/3rd of the cost.
(1)
Velair B.

First time here, and the Food was amazing !!! Kathy our waitress had a great personality, definitely a great experience :)
(5)
Allen L.

Got to restaurant at 7:50 for 8 pm reservations and they made us wait 20 minutes and when we sat down the place was empty. Menu is uninspiring and you are forced to get a salad bar which is stuck in the 70s. Had to complain to get it stocked which they never did. Disgusting. Also super loud. Only saving grace is view. We won't be back.
(1)
Shay B.

I went for Sunday Brunch. Food was pretty good. The enchiladas were amazing. I didn't care for the breakfast items. Omelettes were blah. Price was decent for the value. This place is not good if you want a boozy brunch. Although the mimosas are technically bottomless, they don't seem interested in keeping your glass full. So this place is better for families. Gorgeous view of Pomona, but the restaurant has this hideous Knotts Berry Farm theme. Lol. And there was like a wedding chapel in the back dining room. Why would anyone want to get married in a wild west/mine theme. Anyways. Food is pretty good, mimosas are limited (that's my favorite part of brunch), ugly theme, beautiful view= 3 stars.
(3)
Stacey W.

We just tonight for a birthday with family. The view is quite impressive. Salad bar, soup, bread, and sides were very good. The service, however, was terrible. We asked repeatedly for things we never got. It was filthy in there. While waiting in the bar, the banisters were caked full of filth. Carpet stained and covered in fresh layer of food. Pictures faded. And the worst part of all was the lousy steak. I paid $30 for a steak with no flavor. Steaks are better at chain bar n grill restaurants. I really thought I would get a good steak there. I think it waa suppose to come with a topping but waiter didnt offer, I forgot to ask, and no one ever came to ask how food was. I have been there before for brunch. Food was good then. (Still good now but steak was not worth the price). The building just seems so run down now and the service was very weak. When you pay $30 for a steak, you expect good service and tasty steak. And the birthday man that we made reservations there for. ...not so much as a free scoop of ice cream
(2)
Steve V.

We came here for Easter Brunch and it was a nice facility. The seating is on two levels with the upper level for groups. I was surprised that there was no outdoor deck or anything to take pictures from. Most tables have a view, even if you are not against a window. As for the food, it was average at best. Yes, the offerings are plentiful as far as variety, but no one item is that great. The stations are on both sides of the restaurant, so you have to walk through the main (congested) waiting area to get to half of the stations. The service was decent and there is a $5 fee to park, whether you valet or self park.
(3)
Crystal R.

We came in today for champagne brunch 8 of us and were cut off champagne for no apparent reason they stated that the champagne was not bottomless it was complementary and we had 5 bottles already. First of all how can they even tell if we had 5 bottles when they were comming around at times with half empty bottles to fill ours. And second I've never heard of such thing at a champagne brunch from my knowledge its all you can eat food and champagne. So people I'd save your $35 and go else where like zendejas champagne brunch
(1)
lindsey s.

Kathy, with a "K" :), was positively fabulous! I came here to celebrate my mother's birthday and she took such great care of us. Friendly, attentive and knowledgeable, she helped make this dinner a memorable one. Thank you and I couldn't recommend this place more. Prime Rib was bomb!
(5)
Aaron E.

We went for the Sunday Brunch Buffett and left satisfied, stuffed, and a little tipsy. I drove past the Ponoma Valley Mining Company on I-10 and noticed the unique location perched on the hill. I was overjoyed to find that it was a restaurant, but disappointed that we wouldn't be in town long enough to enjoy a meal there. Then I noticed the Sunday brunch buffet and immediately made reservations. My FiancÃ© and I checked in and we were briefly sent to the waiting area near the bar. While there we noticed the grand buffet being set up and stared longingly at the dessert table. We also noticed a large party being seated in the room. Our name was called and we were ushered to another part of the restaurant to our tables. We saw an additional, not quite as impressive, buffet set up and assumed this was our buffet and the other was a special one for the party. Our server promptly squished this assumption and explained all the buffets available. The hot bar, near our table, the omelet/waffle/pasta/prime rib stations we saw in the other room, and a salad/cold seafood bar. Additionally, she informed us of the complimentary champaign (okay, sparking wine, but it's still free). I made a bee-line to the omelet bar while my fiancÃ© perused the hot breakfast bar. There were quite a bit of options, but we settled on (between the two of us... well, more like 75/25 me/her): Omelet, breakfast potatoes, cheese crepes, chicken crepes, beef ribs, baby back ribs, some really good beef thing I forgot the name of, mac salad, shrimp cocktail, pasta bar w alfredo, spinach, shrimp and sun dried tomatoes, chocolate cake, carrot cake, and enough crab to make Aquaman cry. Everything was delicious as was evidenced by the large list above (which is maybe a quarter of what was available). In addition, we kept returning to see our champaign glasses filled, even after we poured orange juice in them to make impromptu mimosas. The view was impressive from our table. The building has a lot of character and is fun to look around. The buffet was fairly priced for the quantity and quality. The service was great and the icing on the cake was our server credited a coupon we had, but were unable to print. Definitely recommended, and I'd love to revisit for a dinner here.
(5)
maura g.

After my husband brought me here for Mother Day... We've been coming here for Sunday brunch..The view is amazing!! They have a large variety of food and everything taste really good... I really love this place.. Vey unique restaurant.. It's a good place for special occasions and romantic also..there good with kids during the brunch but regular restaurant not so much.. I'll definitely keep coming here. Great experience.
(5)
Andrew C.

Came for Mother's Day thinking it would be a treat and was completely disappointed! The service, food and cleanliness was absolutely appalling and I will NEVER visit this restaurant again.
(1)
Linda M.

Great food and service. Tommy was our waiter and took good care of us. We come here at least 3 times a year and are always very pleased.
(5)
Travis O.

We came here to celebrate a family members birthday. We arrived a little over 30 minutes before our reserved time but they were able to seat our large group rather quickly. Our server was quick to greet us, explain the specials and take our drink orders. We had 3 different servers offer their personal opinions on the different meals which helped us make our decisions. The salad bar was well stocked and the veggies looked fresh. We were brought water and cheese bread to start with. Shortly after we received our appetizer. the sampler platter ( I think that's what it was called) was very good, but we had no idea what each item was since it was almost completly deep fried leaving the shrimp, chicken, and calamari looking the same. I ordered the rib eye steak with a side of garlic mashed potatoes. The steak was cooked to a juicy medium and full of flavor. I was very pleased with the mash potatoes which left me wishing they would have giving me a larger serving. The service through out the meal was great. Our servers were extremely attentive keeping our drinks filled and clearing plates as we finished them. My only real complaint about the night is towards the end of the meal it seemed like we waited an eternity for them to bring our bill. Pomona Valley Minning Company is a popular choice among my family member and is a great place to eat a steak while overlooking the lights of the city below.
(4)
Andria S.

First timer. Great ambiance. Walking in, you hear the sounds of the mines. Awesome view. Could of just sat in the lounge sipping while looking over the City. I just loved how the salad bar is. The tin pie plates, what a trip! Food was great and the staff is very friendly however; would of expected a tad more out of the service. Water glasses never got refilled and the place was not that busy. It was a late dinner.
(3)
Nicole R.

Love coming here. Nice view. Exceptional service. Sunday brunch is delish! Our server, Danielle, was amazing and kept my champaign glass full. I'll definitely come back and request her as our server.
(4)
Liz H.

This place is amazing. We came for brunch on sunday and had a great experience, the food was delicous and our waitress, emily, was very attentive and made us feel very welcome. I will definately be coming back!!
(5)
Phoenix W.

We are back at it again! Even being on bedrest, we couldn't resist our cravings for that nice juicy one pounder.. Prime rib cooked to perfection.. along with their delicious clam chowder and cheese bread. We were fortunate enough to have our favorite waitress Cathy to attend to our services! She's such a delight! Will definitely be coming back..
(5)
The P.

This place is ok. My cousin had them for her wedding. The chicken seemed to be a little dry and needed a little more salt. Word of advice, make sure you're done on time or they'll charge you an arm and a leg.
(3)
Marilou S.

Our first time at Pomona Valley Mining Company was for our 15 year wedding anniversary, couldn't have been more perfect, from our wonderful view, to the food and to great service provided by our server Brandee! Thank you Pomona Valley Mining Company and Brandee for a wonderful experience. See you soon!
(5)
Rolena I.

This updated review is for their Thanksgiving buffet only, which I'll give it 3.5 stars. I went here after not being here for years. It was $28/person, but they had quite a spread and their price was cheaper than similar upscale restaurants offering Thanksgiving buffets. The food wasn't too bad, considering how their food is normally (gave 2 stars in the past). They had vats of food spread across the whole main floor of the restaurant. They had: Turkey light & dark meat - kind of dry & flavorless Roast beef, ham, baby back ribs, beef ribs, blackened white fish - didn't try Stuffing - not too bad Garlic mashed potatoes - good Cranberry sauce - good (not the jellied type) Gravy - good (light brown color) Green beans - no flavor Candied yams - good Chicken fajita mix - didn't try Pork Relleno - didn't try Chicken pasta - pretty good Cheese enchiladas - good Rolls - didn't try 3 different cold pasta salads - pretty good Fruit Salad bar - Reguar lettucs mix & other usual salad bar ingredients, nothing special Several different desserts - I only tried vanilla ice cream w/ sprinkles Hot apple cider - only complimentary drink other than water included in price. I didn't try it. If they had just cooked the turkey and green beans with some chicken stock, it would have been juicier and much more flavorful. Quite a few people were there.
(3)
A J.

I've been coming to this restaurant for many many years and I have never had a bad experience. I was here back in March and my server, Tatiana, was the best I've ever had here. She was fun, enthusiastic, is very customer service orientated and just an overall great host. I love the old, rustic ambience of the restaurant. It's set to resemble a mining company/tunnel of the 1800's. The entire restaurant is wood, with rebar, lots of metal, pie tins for salads, wooden chairs, dingy silverware, etc. The decor goes with the theme of the restaurant, (so I don't understand why people complain about the decor), isn't that the point? Maybe new carpet would be in order but not really anything else. As far as the view, if you can see it from the freeway, then you are probably going to see the freeway from the seating areas, too. It's very pretty at night, with all the lights twinkling but during the day don't expect a super awesome view. I was there yesterday for dinner with my family and of course, the food was great, our server Robin was very friendly and took very good care of us. Always had our drinks filled, our food was brought out quickly, juicy, well-seasoned, and hot. (The only thing was that the soups were lukewarm and I wish they would've been hot.) My family and I will continue going to this restaurant. as we enjoy the theme, the food, and the overall ambiance of this restaurant.
(4)
Sal M.

I like the mining theme and the halls are good for events and all have a great view of the city and the 10 freeway. Only 1 bathroom to support 2 halls. Personal horror story on my first and only time here... a family member of mine had her car broken into and they stole her purse as well as her moms. The parking lot is fairly lit but the lack of cameras and no security did not help in finding who did it. The manager did not want to take responsibility at first but offered to compensate for the loss. What left a bad taste in our mouth about the manager is that we asked him why there wasnt any security for this place while 2 events were happening on a Saturday and he replied " there is no need". I wont be recommending this place....
(2)
Annie A.

If I had the option to not put a star on the rating section, I would not put one--this place does not deserve a star. For years, my man and I would drive on the freeway and see this restaurant on top of a hill and we've always talked in passing that we're going to try it out there sometime, so last Thursday, the 16th, he decided to surprise me and take me to a 'nice' dinner there for our anniversary. Where do I even start... first of all, the table we were seated on had uncomfortable wooden chairs, the silverware were old and kinda dingy and it took a while for our server to even come to our table to find out what we wanted. We placed an order, prime rib for me, baby back ribs for him. Menu was just a laminated plastic thing.... how can you be charging $27 for my entree and not even have the ambiance of a nice restaurant? Anyhow, we placed our order, and we were instructed to help ourselves to the salad bar. So we did, was utterly disappointed about the lack of proper selection and the quality of what was in that salad bar (the barley soup, I swear, tasted canned) and waited for our food to come... ...waited.... ,,,and waited... ...and waited... Our glasses were both empty at that point, but our waitress never checked on us, never refilled our glasses... and it wasn't packed or busy or anything. The cheese bread (their 'specialty') finally came after about 20 minutes and it was nothing but greasy. As we had been waiting about 30 minutes for food at that point, we downed the bread and continued waiting for the food (and water that still needed to be refilled). Waitress never came. When she finally did, she pretty much just gave us our food and continued to ignore us. Now, the food review: The food is.... BLAH. As Ryan told me, we should've just stayed home so I could make us dinner. I've made better prime rib and baby back ribs... mashed potatoes tasted instant... meat was dry. Food was not good. Not good enough to charge over $20 for. Oh, yeah, and the view? Well, no big deal... it was a highway, nothing special. I wanted to talk to their manager and refuse to pay for this stupid meal and their stupid service but Ryan was more forgiving than I was, so we spent a whopping $60 (it was $56 and we left $4 for a tip... if things had gone my way, there wouldn't have been any tip at all. I don't tip for bad service. Even if the food was not great, if the service had been decent, I would've tipped right). Lesson learned. We will never go anywhere without yelping the place first. This restaurant is stupid and have no right to charge the prices that they charge on their stupid, blah food. Shame on you!
(1)
Jane P.

If you ever have the chance to go, ask for Kathy. She is THE BEST server we have ever had. We could tell that she loves what she does and truly cares about her guests. So friendly and such a genuine person, you want her to join you to eat and share in the experience. She is awesome and we will always ask for her. The food was delicious and it had such a warm cozy feeling inside. We are excited about the upcoming remodel and can't wait to see it. Don't forget to ask for Kathy!
(5)
Dan G.

I decided to take my wife here for her birthday this past Saturday (2/22) and we were both so impressed! I've driven by this restaurant on the 10 freeway dozens of times and I've always thought "I should check that place out" every time. Well I'm glad I finally did. The mood is casual with music playing and good lighting for a family dinner or romantic evening. We came nice and dressed up, but there were people there in jeans and T-shirts too. Once we were sat, our wonderful server, Kathy, came by immediately and offered us some beverages. She was so friendly and full of knowledge about the drinks and menu. She was able to answer all questions we had and even offered additional suggestions based on what we've told her we like. Kathy really made the experience great, I could not say enough nice things about her. The soup and salad bar was great! That paired with the delicious cheese bread was so filling and good. My wife and I had to hold back to save room for our main courses. We both got the fillet and it was wonderful! I can't believe the quality of food we got for the price we paid! I've paid twice the amount we did for a fillet a la carte, and this fillet came with the soup and salad bar, as well as a side of garlic mashed potatoes (they were delightful). We will definitely be visiting again and I will definitely be asking to sit where Kathy is serving. She was probably the best server I've ever had!!
(4)
Tony Drexel S.

Decent salad bar. Decent soup. Service was slow. Salmon cooked incorrectly. Dessert tasted frozen. Been coming here for 28 years and never had such a bad visit. Disappointed.
(2)
Erik H.

Great view, great food, and great service from Brandee. Very flexible with an extensive salad bar. The shrimp scampi was excellent and the cheesy garlic bread that came with it was even better. Hope we can get back here soon!
(5)
Alissa L.

Husband and I went to Pomona Valley Mining Company on our anniversary which was on June 6. We live in Victorville and wanted to try something new, but didn't want to drive too far for a nice evening out, so we chose PVMC. I love the rustic look of this restaurant and it's a lot bigger on the inside than it looks from the outside. The inside is nice and quiet. It's dimly lit but not so you can't see your dining companion across the table. Our waitress' name was Kathy and she was AWESOME! So bubbly, so knowledgeable, so nice. Since we haven't been here before, I asked Kathy what she recommended. Instead of the ol' "everything here is good" response, she asked us if we liked certain kinds of food and set up our meals according to our answers. I ended up with a filet mignon topped with crab meat and Bearnaise sauce. Hubby ended up with the salmon. Both dishes were really tasty and mine especially tasted really rich. Before our dinners came, though, we hit up the salad bar. There was a pretty large assortment of soup and salad things to choose from and it all tasted fresh. We also ordered the calamari as an appetizer just because I love to see what different restaurants do with it. Ours came out piping hot and so, so good. The best part about our server Kathy was that she didn't rush us. We were able to enjoy our calamari and then take our time sampling everything from the salad bar, and our entrees came out after we were done with the appetizer and salads. I HATE when restaurants bring you your entree 5 minutes after they drop off the appetizer. They don't do that here and I really appreciated that. Overall, a great experience and I look forward to going back.
(4)
Britney F.

We went to Pomona Valley Mining Co yesterday for my Birthday Brunch. we had a party of 15 and I called last week to make the reservations and put a $100 deposit down. When we got there they separated the party on 2 different tables. I didn't understand why our party was separated and was pretty bummed. My boyfriend spoke to the manger and she handled the situation right away. She got us one long table by the window and she was very sweet and attentive the whole time we were there. She even got me a birthday drink. I wish I knew her name so I can give her a shout out. My friends loved the food and of course took advantage of the endless Mimosas. I'm very pleased with my experience here and would defiantly go back.
(5)
Joe M.

Went here for the Sunday brunch at least 5 times in the past 2 months. All you can eat buffet is fantastic including smoked salmon(with lox ingredients), omelette station, carving station, pasta station, eggs Benedict's and the works. Very reasonably priced for what you get(including bottomless mimosas). Danielle was our server and she was fantastic. Really funny and always around when we needed something. You can't beat the view either. Have already converted many friends to make this their go to Sunday brunch.
(5)
Priscilla R.

Lobster amazing! Filet Mignon amazing! Shrimp scampi amazing! Drinks amazing! View is a +... Enough said!
(5)
Kim N.

I've been here for all my high school luncheons/award ceremonies and remember all the food was just okay. Came again a few years later for dinner at the actual restaurant and would say it seems more of a special occasion place with the pretty view/ dim lighting/ and pricier menu. Menu is limited and entrees are around $20. Ordered an entrÃ©e and the appetizer combo. Way more than enough food for two people since we filled up on their salad/soup bar. Which I previously remembered being REALLY good. Free cheesy bread too! Had a lot of leftovers after this that I don't think we ended up even eating since the salad/soup was better than the actual food :\ Came back again recently after a game of tennis. Okay tennis practice (still attempting it).. yes we were way under dressed but it's Pomona and it's so dark in there I didn't care too much. And the place was only a quarter full for a Tuesday night. I've been wanting to come back cuz the yelp check in deal and reading about their prime rib special. We didn't end up getting prime rib (I thought that was the only special they had) but we got the 8 oz steak with butterfly shrimp (still $16).. they have another "special" for some kind of fish (I forgot to take a picture of the menu sorry :( ) specials only offered Tuesday to Thursday. Steak was plain steak to me but the shrimp was yummy and crispy! And they gave double more pieces than I expected. The bar options were not that great this time. Veggies did not look fresh and 2 of the salads were pretty much exactly the same "greek" style flavoring. Soups were cream of corn, chicken noodle and beef veggie. The chicken noodle was surprisingly good since it wasn't just the plain ol kind but had veggies. And then lastly I tried the beef veggie which tasted exactly like the chicken noodle.. but with beef haha. The food here is 3 stars at MOST but I don't think I'll be back again because on my last trip to the salad bar, I saw a fly hovering around :((((((((((( *YACK*
(2)
Linda Y.

We had three buffet tables to choose and a dessert buffet. The crew were constantly replenishing and the wait staff were very attentive. Danielle and Priscilla waited on our table of four. A chef seemed to be behind (watching over) to see that guests were accommodated at carving stations. Manager, David was called after meal and was at our table within 2-3 minutes...not knowing if it was a complaint or compliment...it being the latter. The food: A salad bar with Caesar or iceberg and various dressings and plentiful sides I.e., pasta, potato salad, fruits, croutons, etc. The next station held the carving...ham and prime rib, baby back ribs, frajita, rice, cheese enchiladas, vegetarian lasagna, Barbacoa, fish, and more. And the last buffet table held turkey, white and dark, green beans with crisp crumbled bacon and sliced almonds, mashed potatoes, gravy, stuffing, yams, and rolls. The dessert buffet included red velvet cake, pumpkin pie, lemon cake, tiramisu cake, chocolate layer cake, soft serve ice cream with sugar cones and toppings. Drinks were iced tea, hot cider, and wonderful mugs of farmer bros coffee. Had a great thanksgiving meal!
(5)
Channing C.

I am extremly afraid of heights so getting to this place took lots of slow driving and prayer. Despite my fear of heights, the restaurant provides you with a beautiful view of the San Gabriel Valley and beyond on a clear day. Came here for a wedding reception. There were lots of banquet rooms and ours was the one downstairs. The restaurant is set in the goldrush days and very rustic. Most of the guest dining there were of the older crowed. The food to me was just okay. Available, buffet style, was chicken fried steak, baked chicken in a sweet sauce, mixed veggies, potato salad, ceasar salad and mashed potatoes. Im sure they have a different menu for their patrons so Ill come back and give those items a shot. Also, the glasses used to serve cocktails are quite small and my gin and soda had a floral taste to it. Ill be back for sure to try food off their regular menu. I think this place deserves a second chance for me.
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Roxana M.

One of the best brunch i have been to. Great food and lets not leave behind the champagne :)
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Rosie A.

This review is for the banquet facilities. First of all, talk to Marisa. She is great. I was very very VERY impressed with their desire to accommodate our vision for our kids birthday party. The food was very good. The staff was so helpful and so refreshingly NICE. I would and have recommended this place to anyone else that would like to throw a party. A plus is the view you get in the upstairs rooms. So worth every penny.
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Denise S.

In July 2012 we had our rehearsal dinner here. I have no complaints about anything! the restaurant is beautiful,the food is so good and service was great. We had about 50 people attend and we were put in a private room. There was a huge window with a great view of the city and all of our family from out of town really loved it.
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Aerial A.

I've been here a few times and its a great place to have a party. The food is good, the venue is spacious, and has a great view.
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Tomas H.

i always wanted to eat here because of the outdoor aesthetics. When you walk in you are greeted with free valet (but have to tip) and the area is just like walking to an old mining cabin. The decor inside fits your expectations and you cant wait to try their food. After having their food I was not impressed. I could have waiting and not spend the money that I did for this place. I had pasta that tasted like something out of a box. The chicken was a bit dry and the only thing going was ....the ...salad. I think. I headed to the bar with family and friends and their drinks (jack and coke) was about $11.00 each. the price was a bit stiff for me. I dont have to come back here again.
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Scott P.

Came here for thanksgiving with the family. Unimpressed the food is like they bought it all at Costco. Dry turkey bland everything. The one in Orange is better this is Denny's at best. The view is good though.
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Kim B.

We came here to celebrate my birthday. Service was good (we arrived earlier than our reservations were set for and were seated promptly). We enjoyed the view overlooking the Pomona Valley. The food was okay; I actually enjoyed the salad bar as everything there was fresh. We ordered steak which was okay, the rice was alright. They did not give a "free birthday dessert" as many other places do, but they did bring our dessert which we ordered, out with a lighted candle. All in all I would probably go back.
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Kai H.

I was here for a seminar. Food and service was good. It was much better than what I expected for buffet style lunch and snacks. I would come back again for dinning.
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Caroleann B.

What a way to end our anniversary weekend! My husband and I came here for their brunch! My mouth is starting to water just remembering the food layout! Apparently we were lucky (reading some of the other reviews, long waits) to just walk in an get a seat within minutes. To me it already seemed busy, we arrived around 11ish. The aroma when you walk in is heavenly, an array of different aromas circling around my now, flared nose! The place is a warm, cozy ambiance feeling. We were lucky to have one of the booths across from the large windows looking onto the freeway and hillside. The table at the booths are quite high.... The food was awesome! I didn't get the chance to try everything... I did get to try most of the desserts and they were so-so, I loved the cookies. They did have a chocolate fountain which I did not try (I was too full), but my husband liked it. As one of the other Yelper's mentioned, they were quick to refill your champagne glass :) No complaints there! I do find it kind of odd that you have to walk past the check in desk to get to some of the other food and desserts. But, that won't stop me from walking by the people to get some delicious food. You've got to check this place out and hopefully you will get your money's worth of good, comfort food! I think we need to go back.
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Katie N.

HORRIBLE service ever!!!!!! Especially on Valentine's Day. First off we made our reservations 2 weeks in advance, when we arrived we were not listed as having a reservation. Waited 30 minutes to be seated. Once seated waited an additional 32 minutes for someone who worked there to pass by so we could ask where our waiter is. Once the server made her presence (Christie or Christine) she told us she wasn't told she had a new table. I'm sorry, I have worked for resturants before, you can't wait for a coworker to tell you, that you have a new table. Ordered and waited for another 29 minutes for food not cooked how we ordered it. A well done steak should not have any red inside. Discussed with the food, didn't even take more than 2 bites. Only good part was the margaritas we ordered at the bar. Vallet was good manored, asked us how dinner was. When we told him it was horrible and we would never return he said alot of people have complained about the service and food. If it weren't for the fact we had something planned right after dinner that we could not be late for I would have complained to manager and got my bill compt. I will post picture of reciept along with a few choice words for the service. Would not recommend this place to anyone.
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Scott C.

We went there for their Thanksgiving buffet. For $30 per person we got: dry turkey, canned yams, mushy stuffing, and dry cake. We also had mandatory valet parking with a $5 charge. We emailed them our concerns and never heard back from them. Perhaps they were overwhelmed with complaints. Needless to say we'll never be back!
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Aileene C.

I came here for my cousins wedding (July 20, 2013) and the view of the freeway and city was pretty nice. The reception and wedding was held in the Eureka Room. We had Hors d'oeuvres first and was served 2 meatballs and 2 cheese sticks. Then came salad and sourdough bread. we had like this chicken with country gravy, mashed potatoes (which i loved), and veggies as main course. Then came dancing, now everyone was having a good time dancing but when someone stomped or jumped i was pretty concerned the place would come tumbling down the hill. It was pretty scary. I'm pretty sure i wasn't the only one who felt it. Food: 4 stars Venue: 3 stars (due to the fact it seemed like it was going to come falling down the hill)
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Mike T.

Used to like this spot. Spent $250 for 6 people for a bday. No one like their food. It was either over cooked under cooked or just plain lousy. Salad bar tastes like sizzler. Soups tasted like canned soup. Only thing good was the cheese bread. Nice view over looking the city, but other than that tell your manager to be more professional and stop being so obvious when you keep walking by my table to check out my gf.
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Sean G.

The food is here is mediocre. I was expecting top notch food but it seems overpriced for the quality and quantity of food they give you. I believe people eat here because of the view. The view of the city of Pomona is great on a rare non-smoggy Southern California day. Coming in the evening is nice and the ambiance is not bad. If only the food was just A-ok.
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Steve S.

Brace yourselves. -- here's a rhetorical question: imagine the profits any eatery was able to garner on V-Day weekend 2010. Puhhhlease don't come here expecting great service + great food + a great view. Especially for brunch -- particularly w/ V-Day falling on a weekend. I did have an opportunity to glance at the special dinner menu which sounded like something to consider, but the brunch was a let-down. And not because it was served buffet style. Personally, I'll need to return here during a quiet non-eventful day, or evening for that matter -- to give this place another chance. My GF agreed. While waiting an additional 30+ minutes for our reservation, I personally saw 3 parties storm out because their seating took too long. I've never seen that many parties leave before. EVER. Granted, I'm not entirely sure those guests even wanted to entertain the idea of romance on V-Day in the first place, but maybe they did. I have 4 observations for the management to ponder: #1: Guests were about to pistol-whip anyone who crossed the reservation line. I even witnessed the staff telling fabricated lies to guests -- such as "... maybe an earlier guest used a different name to gain an early table..." but maybe that's a management ploy to keep the lions at bay. #2: the management should consider a guest's perspective in a crowded restaurant. I highly doubt that the Pomona Valley Mining Co is on the verge of BK. Now back to the guests -- be mindful that this being 2010, brunch COULD be the ONLY romantic event for a couple. Our table's location, near enough to other tables, did not lend itself to a romantic start to the day -- the immediate area was so cramped that each time someone had any desire to excuse themselves, the adjacent table had at least one person who had to adjust their seat. When guests need to do that, its going to drive the experience in the minus direction. #3: The server staff is doing the best they can w/ limited space on this particular weekend. #4: The management relies on the guests to be more forgiving & overwhelmed by a "breath-taking" view than the actual experience of the food & service. On this day, this was the context overriding everything else. I doubt this is the context on a day-to-day basis, so you deserve another chance. Your mission: make me believe you care. As for the food, the vegetable lasagna & scrambled eggs were really good! My GF & I again agreed. The fish & seafood bar gave me the impression that it came as an afterthought -- as in placed on a waiter servicebar. The Mexican bar was ok, yet not memorable. The waffle bar was just too much to consider - and off in another room. By the time we were seated, our hunger had subsided & we weren't needing another 3 plates of food to make up for it. I've staffed some excellent restaurants, so I speak from in the context of hearing these criticisms first-hand. I have no bone to pick - only some food for thought and hope you continue to prosper...
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Jay C.

Food - fair (the soup/salad bar included with entrees is actually very good), Price - more expensive than it should be, View - nice, Service - mixed (the waitress was good, but the blond helper/bus boy acted like he hated being there).
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Melissa T.

If I could give this place no stars, I would have done so. Horrible food, lousy music & food poisoning to boot! Not a way to spend a holiday weekend! When we arrived, the parking lot was nearly empty, which was surprising for a Sunday night at 7:00. We went inside, not sure if they were open, but they were, so we were seated. The first negative mark was the country music blasting from the speakers over each table. Having to be forced to listen to that garbage is bad enough, but to have bad food on top of it makes it a joke. The menus came and we all kept looking at the 8 items listed wondering if we had been given special menus instead of regular ones. Even basic pasta dishes were $25. Each steak ($30 minimum) was listed as having some sort of sauce, cheese slices, bacon, or mushroom goop on it. Right away that told me to be careful. Any "steakhouse" that has to disguise their meat with sauces or cheese simply means they are giving you low-grade products that wouldn't taste good on their own. I ordered the small prime rib, rare. What I got was a large prime rib, well-done. The as-jus was fresh out of a bag, warm water added, meaning salty and disgusting. The potatoes on my plate literally collapsed within themselves, exposing potato powder that hadn't been mixed correctly. I pointed this out to the server who asked if I wanted more. More instant potatoes on my $30 plate, you mean? No thanks! I had seafood salad & clam chowder from the salad bar and surprisingly the clam chowder was pretty good. The cheese bread they brought to the table could have been wrung out, it was so greasy, but I guess that is why it was tasty too. We left the restaurant not happy with going there, but knowing it is a place to surely be avoided from here on out. However, the best was yet to come for me as three hours later I was doubled over with food poisoning which was determined to have possibly come from the seafood salad. I was the only member of the party to have eaten it & the only one to be sick, even though my boyfriend was a bit nauseous for awhile after leaving the restaurant. DO NOT visit this place. Sure it has a view, but in the end, you can save yourself $30 a plate & just go to a much nicer facility that has MUCH better food. I would NEVER recommend this place, to anyone!
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Kimberly B.

I had an event catered here and had a horrible experience. I ordered center pieces costing over $500 and the restaurant had them directed to the wrong party. After asking 3 different people, they all claimed the flowers never came. After talking to the florist the next day, they did come but he was directed to the wrong room. They refused to compensate me and admit their mistake. After months of going back and forth, they said they would split the compensation with the florist but they never did. They were evasive, rude, and totally uncooperative. I will never give this restaurant a dime of business and if you want an event catered nicely, go to the Coco Palm down the street,
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Fei C.

Brunch is good :)
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Jessica B.

SUNDAY BRUNCH - very satisfying. And by satisfying, I mean the champagne flowed heavily =) My girl friends and I (about 7 of us) come here for Sunday brunch about every other month. The food is great - lots of variety - chocolate fountain, waffles, eggs, asian food, mex foods, seafood, hand carved meat - you can't go wrong with the food. The champagne is even better. It flows freely, but be warned, after about the 6th glass, you really have to be agressive in flagging down your waitress. But...they wont deny you. You just have to catch her =) Dinner is a nice experience. Mainly because of the environment. Great for dates. The view is absolutely gorgeous and very romantic. It's dim, but not enough to where you're wondering what you're eating. Food is comparable to Black Angus, but a bit more pricey. You pay for the view, really. Oh, and if you're a paranoid driver - be carefule driving up. The winding road is very narrow and can be scary after several glasses of champagne.
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Jackie T.

Great food and veiw this is the familys new spot.
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jeannie c.

i reserved a table for 7 at 7pm on friday night. we were lucky to have a table right by the window, and the view was fantastic. Their two special dinner items were ribeye steak and grilled catfish. ribeye steak was prepared to order, and the catfish melted in the mouth. garlic cheese bread was delicious. and baked potato was heavenly with all the fixings on the side. but the main reason that made our dinner so special was the waiter, rob. he was so professional and courteous.
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Virgilson D.

Went here couple times for parents company xmas dinners. foods is okay. but the overlooking scene is Great. good place to take someone out to dinner.
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Rene D.

If you live in the area, Brunch is great, diner is above average. The views here are beautiful, sitting just atop the freeway, and open on just about every side; the place isn't what you'd expect in Pomona. Try the swordfish, it's the best I had yet... Prices are reasonable, and the place is nicely lit..
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Geoffrey A.

I. Overall: ****: While the food was quite good and the view was spectacular, the service and general experience leaned more toward casual dining and less toward casual-fine dining. II. Reviewing business as: Casual-Fine Dining (a step above casual dining and a step below fine dining). III. Reviewing as: One-time dinner customer. IV. Pro: Spectacular city view; good entrees; waiter service. V. Con: Parking accessibility, unenforced dress code; attendant service. VI. Review: 1. Introduction: Having driven past it on her daily commute for quite some time, my wife requested this venue for our tenth anniversary. Additionally, my father (Claremont) recommended this place to us because of its view and Sunday brunch. Well, we came to dinner on Saturday night, so I cannot speak to brunch. 2. Parking: Most of the parking lot is used as a valet lot, so if you do not desire valet parking, arrive early. The good news is that valet parking is only $3. The valet did not expect a tip upon pickup, and he was quite happy with $5 ($3 fee plus $2 tip) upon drop-off. Pickup was slow, especially considering there were five valets. Part of the reason seems to be that valets continually have to explain the lack of non-valet parking to drivers looking for parking spaces in the oasis of the valet lot. 3. Dress code: The dress code, "reasonable dress," is posted on wooden placards outside of the restaurant. Essentially, no cut-offs, no tank-tops, and no t-shirts. While my wife and I were nicely dressed, about half of the patrons were dressed in t-shirts and jeans. So, even the vaguely-defined and minimal dress code they have does not appear to be enforced (perhaps due to the economic climate). 4. Cost/Value: ****: We ordered fried calamari ($10.95) (appetizer), the miner's one-pound prime rib cut ($28.95) (entree), sea scallops ($22.95) (entree), and the miner's mud pie ($8.50) (dessert). We did not order drinks, as neither of us drink. After the application of a $10 Yelp check-in offer, the total came out to $67.33 after tax. This cost is reasonable for casual-fine dining but expensive for casual dining, so your perception of fairness of cost will depend on how you classify this restaurant.. 5. Food quality: ****: The fried calamari (****) was tender under the breading and quite good, though the sauce on the side did not taste homemade. I cannot comment on the sea scallops, as I did not taste them. The prime rib (****) was juicy, though it was cooked beyond the medium-well I had requested. Each entree comes with the salad and soup bar, cheese bread (***), and garlic mashed potatoes (***), fries (****), or rice. The soup and salad bar is more extensive than many I have seen. The produce and fruit also looked fresh. I opted for a tasty pasta and bell peppers salad (*****), which was crunchy and delicious. The mud pie (*****) was more a frozen mousse and frozen ice cream mixture, and it was topped with plentiful amounts of whipped cream and chocolate sauce. 6. Customer service: ****: The host was friendly on the phone both when I made my initial reservation and when I changed it to one day later. There is no host upstairs, which can make it momentarily confusing as to where the restaurant is. It's downstairs. The host, downstairs, was friendly, though we were made to wait a minute while she and her manager were discussing table openings. I asked for a table by the window with a view. The host delivered, and I gave her a $5 tip on our way out. I suggest specifically requesting a table by the window with a view when you make your reservation and tipping your host before you are seated. Our server, Brandee, was very friendly and helpful. She was surprised by the Yelp coupon I showed her on my iPhone, but once she showed it to her manager, we were all set. There were numerous attendants circulating to seize upon used plates, but none of them refilled our very small water glasses. Brandee refilled them with dessert and offered to refill them, again, afterward. 7. Ambiance: ****: The view is beautiful. It is a city view. Yes, the view includes the freeway, hazy mountains, and urban sprawl, but it is nevertheless spectacular. The tiny walking corridor to and through tables is not inviting and will likely have you saying "excuse me" a few times during your visit, but with the view all is forgotten. The decor is not overly-themed. In fact, aside from the carpet, it is quite spare, which is fitting. The partitioning in the restaurant dampens the volume of strangers' conversation, so we were able to have a pleasant conversation. At 7:00 p.m., with the sun still shining, the place was fairly empty, but it was crowded by 8:00 p.m. Lastly, the presence of so many people dressed in street casual clothes significantly detracted from the romantic atmosphere. I expect that most people who visit are visiting with the view in mind, as well they should. The view carried the evening
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Shaina W.

Went here just for the bar on fourth of July. Beautiful view and no one else really there. It was like our own private fireworks show way above Pomona. Bar tender was super sweet too.
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Bruce M.

I have been coming to this restaurant for over 20 years and regret that my most recent visit will be my last. Although the view is great, the food quality is extremely low while the prices have gotten very high. I had the prime rib and it was so tough that it was also inedible. My wife had the filet minon and it was extremely dry. The restaurant was very empty and this was probably a reflection of the poor food quality at such high prices. Go for a drink after dark, but eat somewhere else.
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akzidenz g.

one suggestion: OPEN THE BAR IN THE AFTERNOON! came here for a baby shower (hence the suggestion) and a banquet. food is blah, view is spectacular, and the place is cute and charming. 3.5 stars.
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Lillian H.

Looks can be deceiving, because from the freeway, the restaurant looks like a complete dump. Doesn't even look or sound like a restaurant. Especially since it's located up in the hills in a area with a bunch of constructions going on. OK let's face it, I'm the worst driver ever...My friend took me to this place once and I all remember about getting to this restaurant was him making a bunch of left and right turns. But once you get up there, all that is forgotten, because you get a unbelievable view of the city. As long as you block out the freeway traffic. But at night time, it's like a treasure hunt. You walk around looking at all the cool designs and decorations. Inside is even more cool. Just getting into the restaurant, I remember going up these stairs then getting lost. Their were like so many freaken doors I didn't know which one would lead me to the main dining room. But with a bit of help, I got there. OK now on to the food, seriously, it's big. And a bit pricey, but come-on, it's seafood. Can't expect cheap prices for seafood, unless you go to like red-lobsters or so... Oh, another thing, if you want a great view, ask for window seats, because that totally blocks out the traffic sounds, and all you get is a bunch of clinking sounds from silverware but the view, is so totally worth every minute driving up there.
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Ray G.

I don't mind paying a high price for good food but we had steak and a seafood plate an it was terrible. The best part was the salad bar.
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Jen N.

went here for a college thing back in the day, and well, it was a saturday night, and they have more than 1 banquet room. We had the one with the view, which was good. But when there are 2 functions going on at the same time, you can imagine the place will be busy. Well they offer valet, but the tricky part is that there werent enough valet to keep the line moving....so we had to wait in our car, in the middle of the steep driveway, stepping madly on the brake, trying hard to let gravity do its thing an hit the person behind us....and slowly but surely we made it to the top and we saw the gravel filled parking lot... i cant remember much about the food, so that means its wasnt memorable for me. I did see that they had a lounge area, which was empty except for a few people not from out party. For 100 people, the room we had, and the dance floor was rather small. And the view is nice, but its not like youre overlooking LA or NY or Paris, its Pomona... in getting our car back, it was like past 11pm, and there were only 2 valet people left. so that took awhile - i saw my keys lying there, got them to help myself, and then they valet yelled at me..WTF? stop taking so long...whatever, maybe my fault but they were my keys... all in all, place is average...
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Justin C.

Put simply, fuck this place, sure the view and atmosphere is nice, but, the service, food, and price is horrible, made a 230 reservation for 4 people for mothers day, 1 we didn't get seated till almost 330, 2 no one told us that at that time, they were changing the buffett menu from bfast to lunch, so 80% of the food was unavailable, and what they did have was "last serving" type shit which was progressively getting colder. Our waiter was very friendly, but the hostesses and manager (who I FORCED a discount out of) were extremely rude, I had to argue with him as to why I refused to pay $131 for LESS than hometown buffett quality food for only 4 people. Point being, I'm NOT going back...
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Susan J.

If there was an option for a zero star review I would. My husband and I came here on a date last weekend and really wanted to enjoy it, but that's not the case. We started out at the bar before our table was ready. The bartender was awesome, and then we moved to out table. The view was nice and we sat at the booth they are much better than the chair tables. First, for an appetizer we ordered calamari. They came out looking like breaded chicken strips. I tried it and for a moment I thought they might have brought us cheese sticks on mistake. Nope. That's how they were. We passed on those, and moved to our main course. So we went to the salad bar. The Cesar dressing had no taste and the bread crumbs tasted like they were cooked in an iron skillet. Nasty. Once again no thanks We ordered the new York strip and the halibut. Now, I am not a chef, but I have made better steaks at home. This had no taste, not even salt a d pepper. Come on really, they also put canned mushrooms on top. The best part of the meal was the mashed potatoes, oh and the cheesy bread. I took one bite and was done. I don't think you should have to add your own seasoning or sauce to a steak once it is served. The fish looked like a fish patty, 1/4 inch thick by 6 in. On the menu it says market price.... When the bill came it was $33!! Now, I don't normally complain but the food was so bad. I have had better food at yard house. We told the server, who was so nice, and the manager took off the steak and calamari. He attempted to make up our horrible experience by offering a dessert on the house... Okay the mud pie had frost bite, and was like eating whipped topping. I was so sad and hungry when I left... I would never go back
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A B.

The building reminds me of Disneyland -- particularly the "Big Thunder Mountain Railroad" ride. Nonetheless, I found the staff to be attentive. However, the food was mediocre. I had the Miner's Filly -- which is the Filet Mignon. The steak was a bit rough. Further, while the Bearnaise sauce and mushrooms were good, they overpowered the flavor of the steak. Thus, perhaps a little sauce would be much better. Other than that, the view below the restaurant is nice. Prices range from about $18 to $40.
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Desiree C.

came here for a large dinner party of 20, let's just say none of us will be coming back .. :( Had reservations for 8pm why did we get seated at 9? DO NOT ORDER STEAK, save your tastebuds/wallet.
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Vanessa H.

We came here for happy hour and we were in the mood for kitsch so the we loved sitting in a refurbished mine cart (circular, with padded seats). Appies half off (get the steamed artichokes) as were the drinks. A wonderful view of the 10 freeway. And the 60 in the distances. Actually, it was lovely surreal to be floating above the cars, from a glassed in perch. You don't hear any of the traffic noise. It was like having a drink at Thunder Mountain at Disneyland.
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Rick O.

Went there one time on a date. Great spot for that. I saw alot of conversation prostitution in the lounge. Guys buying drinks for ladies they did not come a date with. Place was very expensive but kinda cool.
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J D.

I must tell you how very disappointed we are in your entire Mothers Day event. Everything was extremely unorganized and unprofessional. from the valet parking, to the wait staff. Valet parking: Did this staff ever park and retrieve cars before? extremely slow on acknowledging guests, I sat behind an empty car for 10 minutes while still FACING the restaurant. It seems they only wanted to retrieve cars that were close to the entrance. I had many people pay after me, but got their vehicles before I did. Mine was parked about 2 aisles away. Servers: Hardly ever saw our table server, we had piles of dishes, no one to refill drinks and zero customer service skills. Food & Beverage: Food was average, not great, especially considering the price. Items left too long in chafing dishes were dried and mushy. Omelet chef was really having a bad day with an attitude to match. And the Bloody Mary special, REALLY?? did you even look at the Vodka bottle when pouring the bland mix? Worst I have ever had. Finally, 18% service charge on a buffet??? We had a party of 7 and while I completely understand the charge for larger parties for a "served" meal, a buffet service charge is a complete rip-off. I'm sorry to say we had the most disappointing mothers day experience ever. Rest assured, my family will never eat at PVMC ever again, and we have eaten there many times each year, including every New Years Eve and most special occasions for the past 12 years. Sincerely, Jeff R Chino Hills.
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Gina S.

Very disappointing. We were forced to valet park our cars. No self parking available. That seemed unacceptable. Food was subpar for the price. Had a party of 15 for Easter and no one enjoyed the food. Will not be back.
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Gary W.

Couples night out with our church group.Good food nice facility. Only complaint was the VERY LOUD group partying in the room next to us. Really like the place though.
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Jan D.

their brunch is delicious!!!!!!!! pricey.. but definitely worth it!!! you got to try it..they have everything you ever want to eat for brunch.. you have fresh oysters, omelets any way you want it.. bacon up the waaa--zzooo. i mean not just cheap bacon.. bacon strips that are thick and long.. (keep it pg-13..haha) cooked the way you want it.. yumm yumm yummm.. i love bacon!! haha.. and as for their dinner... it is not such a big menu, but the food is good and the ambiance is quite different from many other restaurants..which makes it worth it at the end.. plus at night you get a beautiful view of the city..
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Tricia G.

Had a wonderful experience and the food was incredible. Very pricey....
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wilson q.

Spectacular view of the 10 freeway below. My GF and I arrived at 6 p.m. on a Sat evening (we made reservations). I ordered the shrimp pasta. Shrimp was very fresh but the marinara sauce was mediocre. Fast service. After helping ourselves at the souplantation style salad bar the waiter came shortly after we sat down with our entrees! Loved the new England style clam chowder. I would come back again and try something else.
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Malisa C.

As you descend into this cavernous restaurant, you'll instantly feel like you're either at Disneyland's Big Thunder Mountain Ride or going on the Log Ride at Knott's Berry Farm!!! You come here for the view, which isn't the best either (you look at the 10 freeway most of the night) and the restaurant is REALLY dark, but it's fun in a hokey kind of way... The food is your average American fare- salad bar, meat, and potatoes... But it's definately an interesting experience!
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Sean R.

Specials on a Thursday, had the prime ribs, can't complain. California gold mining theme is nicely done. Kids enjoyed the decor, we all loved the city lights view of the valley. Bar drinks was so-so. Be careful going up the steep hill w/o positive traction on a rainy day. Basic menu but enough choices carnivores there's a good salad bar for grazers. Dibs on foxy Christina who honored our yelp check-ins. For Management: So what happened to the fish and shrimp special. Meat only is going to be boring yo.
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Hy E.

Friendly Staff, Great view, Place is a little outdated. The food is middle of the road. I will have to try it again sometime just to give them a fair shot!
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Mary R.

Went here today for Mother's Day Brunch and it was extremely disappointing. First off, we had an 1130am reservation and did not get seated until almost 1230-customer service fail#1. We finally got seated in this ballroom style room on the 2nd flr and we realized we didn't get a joint table (we are a party of 17)-bigger parties managed to get seated together. we weren't even informed-customer service fail #2. We finally got to the buffet and It was very disappointing. There was one table for dessert, one table for omelet station & carving station and a two sided table for a limited variety of food. One side was salads (greens, mac salad, pasta salad), shrimp cocktail, sorry looking crab legs, limited choices of breakfast items (scrambled eggs, potatoes, crepes, and sausage w/ bacon mixed with it and biscuit & sausage. Next to that was so random. There was veggie lasagna, green beans, chicken teriyaki, enchiladas, beef/chix fajitas (no tortillas to be found in site) beans, ribs, and chips. There seems like a lot but the quality and presentation was poor. I mean for $32.99 a person I expected a ton of food that was savory & delicious. What we got was dry, tasteless meats and sides. The wait staff was another story. My family was taking a picture and a waitress pushed me out of her way to get by without excusing herself. I should mention I'm 8 months preggo & wasn't exactly in the position to give her space. I had to hold myself back from going off on her. Finally we left to get our cars from valet. Their website says $4 & they charged $5. Their valet drove our cars way too fast in such limited space & they mixed up my cousins keys so they couldn't find the right car. Overall this place was a big fat fail. I expected quality & got squat. Screw the IE version- I'm sticking with the OC location.
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Mignon D.

Let's start with five words to sum up my dining experience. The view, Kat, champagne, ribs, and a chocolate fountain. My friend and I made a trip the windy trip up the hill to this restaurant for Sunday brunch on St. Patrick's day. We had made reservations beforehand on open table, so we were seated immediately. We were given a table with a spectacular view. This was enough to have made the trip to brunch. Our server whose name is Kat greeted us and was so sweet and nice she explained quickly and nicely the set up of the brunch and asked us if we would like champagne with our brunch(which by the way is included with brunch.) As I made my way to the food (fyi there is so much food it is split between two rooms) I was estatic to see they had beef ribs, and known of this teeny tiny portion where you have to look at it for a while to know what it is, but big ole beef ribs. They have to breakfast staples of bacon, eggs, sausage, biscuits, and eggs benedict. When we came back to the table our champagne was waiting for us and it was promptly filled whenever Kat noticed we were getting low, same goes for the coffee and water at our table. There is also a omelette station, pasta station, carving station with prime rib and ham, and a dessert bar. The dessert bar has a chocolate fountain, cheesecake, and ice cream. I would definitely go back as I didn't even have enough room to try the King crab legs, mussells, or shrimp. If not for brunch then for dinner or drinks at the bar. And make sure if you get the chance to ask for Kat, she was amazing.
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Jin Y.

I made a reservation early in the morning last sat. Oct 13. for my family event. I even confirmed my reservation. I got there 10 min before my reservation One of the attandant told me that i must wait for few min. to prepare my table. after good 30 min. I asked what happen? They said they still preparing my table. Omg. Another 15 min passed. My table was not done. My reservation was 7 pm. but i waited one hour. My whole family wasted one hour in the line waiting for my Table to be prepare. and we decided to leave since it was 8 pm. i told the attandant that we are leaving. And She said Ok!! wow...this place #-*!**#*%-#- This place is good for steak lovers. But if you are asian. Stay away from this place.
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Borat S.

Food is very mediocre for what you are paying.The place needs cleaning.
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Rachel Q.

I came here in 1998 to celebrate my 18th birthday party in one of their banquet rooms. The exterior just looks bad.. it's old.. and dirty.. but then again.. it is called the Pomona Valley MINING Co.. it's by no means meant to be portrayed as glitzy.. The inside of the banquet hall.. from what I remember.. was very large.. the room was simple which made it easy to decorate. I sometimes hate the ornate rooms that tend to clash with whatever decor you had initially wanted for the party.. The food.. we had the chicken.. was really good.. moist.. flavorful.. and perfect portions. I didn't have their dessert.. we brought our own cake from a local bakery (which reminds me.. Ishould do a review on that!).. I definitely recommend having a party at this place.. it is spacious and they are very accomodating..
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Antje B.

I was hesitant to go to Pomona Valley Mining Company as I read the bad Yelp reviews and hadn't been there in over 20 years (showing my age). When my husband asked where I wanted to go for my birthday it was on my mind with trepidation and I am so happy we went! The service was impeccable! I loved the salad bar- real bacon bits folks and the cheesy bread they serve- OMG! I also had the vegetable beef soup from the salad bar that was to die for! We sprang for the extra and got the baked potatoes and they were well worth it. Having paid the extra ( a whole 3.50) they still offered us a side of whatever came with the regular menu. We got the steamed vegetables- which were amazing. Even though the parking lot was full when we got there- we got a table without reservations within 15 minutes on a Saturday night, no less. We waited in the bar where they directed us- watched the big screen TVs of the football game and ordered a drink- the best drink I've had in awhile (poured with a heavy hand- which gets no complaints from me!). The food was wonderful- the steak was beyond words, the view was spectacular and the company was pretty darn good too. During our meal 2 managers checked in with us to make sure everything was to our liking- and we appreciated that and gave our suggestions (soup spoons was all we could come up with). I told them the Yelp reviews weren't too good and they acknowledged that, but I absolutely loved the place. There is a new manager there that is on the ball. At the end of our meal the waitress told us we could each save $5 off with a simple text- who does that once they have you on the line for the total bill? I have nothing but praise for the whole experience. $60 for all that food. Can't beat it! We'll be back and happy to do so! You should do the same. It's really worth it!
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Aivy C.

I came here on Saturday for a wedding and I must agree with Chris C. - this place looks like Big Thunder Mountain at Disneyland, haha! i dunno, I know the theme is "mining" and all but it seems kind of a strange venue to have such sweeping views of a city below. I almost expected to see a train rushing by the window. On the up side, I'm sure it is a refreshing change in its unexpectedness. The staff could be a little more helpful and update their equipment - I showed a staff member my 8-month-old son and informed them that I would need a high chair. So why did they bring me a big ass chair that would best accommodate a morbidly obese kindergartner at that?
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L. G.

Visited this restuarant to celebrate a birthday on Friday 8-24-12. Extremely slow service & food was cold. Ordered drinks, only to have server forget about entire order. Then we ordered our food, which seemed to take forever. Once we got our food besides the kids (deep fried) foods we ordered, the dishes weren't even luke warm. We didn't send it back in fear of how much longer would that take? Eating dinner at 9:00-9:30PM, our reservations were at 7:30pm, got seated by 8:00pm. Salad bar didn't even have basics of tomato, cucumber & onion. Restuarant not busy where I could see a reason behind the delay. Dishes weren't cheap either. Grossly disppointed, hadn't been here in 10+ years & defintely will not be back.
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Melissa R.

Good service and Good steaks.
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Justin J.

The actually want people to go on yelp and leave a review, I will be happy to, but they may not like my review. We had reservations for 530, showed up at 525, told it would be just a few minutes. Twenty minutes later I had to find someone to complain. No apology. The food isn't bad, just their attitude sucks, and the fact they turn more 3/4 of the parking lot into valet only parking is total BS. For the costs there are much better places to go. Pomona Valley Mining Co has made my List, and that's not a good thing.
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Harry M.

Went for brunch and was somewhat disappointed, the staff was great as for the food it could have been better. The ribs were somewhat greasy, the hash browns were dry and tasted burnt! The bacon, sauage, and many of the other selections were not only dry but a little tasteless. For the cost person I don't think I will be returning soon.
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DEATRA S.

Went for the sunday brunch, at $30/person I expected more. HORRIBLE service, my friend asked for coffee 5 times b4 he got it, his wife waited almost an hour to get her iced tea! My husband and I were never even asked what we want to drink and had to ask for water after being there about 30 min. Thankfully we got there late so they only charged us 1/2 price. I usually tip WELL (15-25%) if the service is good. I wanted the $2 back that i gave him. Food was so-so, And we drove 50 miles+ for Fathers Day! Golden Coral is better, except they don't hav crab legs. Nice view even if it includes the10fwy. Will not be returning.
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John S.

Food is great and service is pretty good Had the sunday brunch It's always busy and you can tell that the staff is doing all they can. Go and enjoy the food and the view.
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Jimmy M.

I took my wife here for our 1st year anniversary & we loved it! we got seated at a table that overlooked a beautiful view down the hill at night lit up by lights..delicious food and not too pricey! good service and wonderful experience!
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Barry R.

Don't make the same mistake I did and fill up on the bread like I did, no matter how amazing it is. By the time desert came around i was so full i couldn't sit down anymore... But that didn't stop me from getting some fantastic bread pudding! And then i died.
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Dan P.

I've seen this place on top of the hills of Pomona for years and visited it for the first time this year. Inside, it looks old... really old. But I wasnt there for the decor, I wanted a good meal and boy was I disappointed. I ordered the ribs and my GF ordered a ribeye steak. The ribs were dry and bland and her steak was the same. The prices here are little high for what you get.
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Steve P.

The view is fantastic. The restaurant itself is old looking, which is partially the charm, but there are parts that look old that are not part of the charm. The service was very good, our waitress was on point all evening. The food was hit and miss. Started with salad bar, the chopped romaine was chopped huge, 3 bites for one piece of lettuce are you nuts. The other salads were just so-so. The bread was just bread with cheese on it, nothing special. I ordered a new york and baked potato. It was under cooked, but I still ate it. A decent cut of meat, no seasoning. Still tasted good, as it was definitely aged. My fiance sampled all of there soup, the split pea (i think) she liked, unfortunately it did not agree with her. By end of dinner her stomach was not being pleasant, and that was the only difference in what we had eaten all day, it had to be that. We did get $10 off for checking in on yelp. That was cool. The price wasn't bad, but if it weren't for the view, I would never go there again.
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Betsy R.

Food is great,,its expensive the only thing is the waitress dont see to your table that often to check on you.
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A R.

Me and my girl like coming hear great view from the bar to lovely Pomona. Had the Sunday brunch hear killer lots of diff food from the american breakfast to the mexican food and a lil soul food . A lil pricy 25.00 per person 20.00 if u come before 10am check this place out come hungry ...
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John H.

This place has a great view over the surrounding area and the ambience is great. But like so many other reviewers have pointed out, the food is just average. Like Black Angus average. Their salad bar has a lot of variety but quality and freshness didn't even seem to equal Souplantation. It's not the worst food and not the best food, but it could be so much more. What I really want to do sometime is take someone up here and throw them off the mountain. That type of excitement would make up for the boring food.
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Allison K.

I came here with my family for my mothers birthday ... She insisted in coming here for 1) the view and 2) I have no clue .... Yes when walking into the restaurant you do feel like you are in line for a ride in frontier land in Disneyland .... The food is okay but they do give you a lot so I suggest you share ..... I had the trio which is BBQ chicken pork and beef ribs ... With it came potato wedges or your choice of rice, veggies and some other choices which I for got about .... All n all it's a okay meal but there is better BBQ out there but the view is great ....
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Monica A.

Went to the champagne brunch for St Patrick's day with my friend and we had a great time. We made reservations before and got a table with a beautiful view they had a variety of food from regular breakfast food and even ribs, prime rib, ham, an omelet bar, pasta bar, Mexican food (the Carne Asada and beans were delicious) menudo, and even seafood. They even had wonderful dessert's which included a chocolate fountain!! I left very content and so very full, I'm definitely going to go back to this place more often everybody there was so nice!
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Sandra L.

Came here for dinner on Saturday with my family, and I have a mixed impression of this place?! I loved the view, our servers were really nice and courteous, brought out our food in a timely manner. But unfortunately their food is NOT that good, and for the price, I really expected better food. I ordered a steak medium well and it came out practically raw! My husband ordered the shrimp scampi and scallops plate which was $25 and I was shocked that the shrimp and scallops were itty bitty AND there was only 3 of each! I understand that seafood is on the pricier side but come on, 6 tiny pieces of seafood! I could have brought it up to our server that I was not happy with our meals but unfortunately she had 3 large parties and was very busy, I felt bad and I just ate the outer part of my steak. The salad bar could use some sprucing up, not a big selection of veggies for the salads, that was a big disappointment too. To make things even worse when we went to get our car from valet, it took them or ever to bring our car around and it was right in front if me, there were people who turned in their tickets after us and left way before us, it took almost 20 minutes for them to bring the car around when I could have walked 20 steps to it! Don't think that I'll be coming back here again. The only redeeming qualities this place has is the bartenders ( we did have drinks at the bar and our drinks were great and the bartenders on point!) and our server, she was great.
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Donna S.

I am reviewing the Champagne Brunch only. I have never eaten here for dinner. Now the brunch was good for us. Free flowing champagne always gets a star. $30 a person for a buffet style feast. Definitely one of the larger buffet brunches I have been to. A plethora of different salads ranging from fruit, pasta, seafoods, etc. Your usual brekkie fare- Bagels, waffles, salmon, eggs, potatoes, bacon, etc. Then we have ribs, roasted chicken, some sort of crepe. Then there is the soft taco station with enchiladas and churros. Chocolate fountain and soft serve ice cream machine for dessert as well as cakes and pies. Sheesh, does it end? I ate so much, I had no room for much champagne (Horror!) and I was miserable the rest of the day. Oy. Before eating ourselves into a food coma, we hit the bar for a bloody mary. The bloody's were good. Bar long bar only had two stools which I thought was amusing. They either have very few patrons or they don't want to encourage anyone staying for too long. Couldn't imagine getting too drunk there during the night. There is a long, winding, and treacherous road to get up the hill to this place.
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Joanne Z.

Nice staff and salad bar. The salmon was mushy with a thick tasteless sauce. The veggies were good. Lots of cheesy bread that was ok, but so fatty looking I wouldn't eat it. For the price it was not worth it for me. If you don't like country music you will have to listen to it also. The view was nice on a clear day.
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Johnny W.

Came here for a New Year's dinner, and I'd have to say it was a bad choice. I'd come here several years ago, but can't at all remember how that dining experience was. To quickly sum it up, I can make much better steak than they can, which definitely does not say much about the restaurant. I got a medium petite filet, but they had overseared it to the point where the outside was burned and bitter. The steak itself didn't have that much flavor either, and the bearnaise sauce wasn't very impressive. The salad bar was okay. Their baked potato had too much sour cream and butter, and not enough of anything else. Eating the potato felt like drinking potato soup almost. We had also ordered a onion blossom, which I also think lacked flavored (the ones at Outback are better, though a bit too salty). A few good points: service was friendly and pretty good, the view is amazing, and their mud pie dessert wasn't bad. But overall, it's far too expensive for the quality of food you get.
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Bob M.

I havent been here since it opened some 30 years ago and was schocked to find everything the same!One would think some updating would have transpired in over 30 years. Service was so-so and for it being my birthday, the staff really didnt go out of their way to make it special. ( near empty one would think you would give it a try) Now for the food... everyone did enjoy the food, but I couldnt see myself spending that much for so little. I had the salad bar..it was good. My thoughts are if you are going to spend this much money try Magic Lamp or Steak n Stein or Clearmans... this Knotts Berry Farm relic has seen better days.
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Maureen M.

The best part of this place is the view. Day or night there is something to see. The prime rib is what I always get and it's pretty good but nothing spectacular. The veggies and garlic mashed potatoes are good too but again nothing spectacular. This is a good place to go with steak lovers because there are lots of choices of steak types. Be forewarned that there is not much else. One really nice thing is that there is a basic soup and salad bar that is included with your meal. I like to make my own salad so this is a plus for me. Things I don't like: prices are slightly high and you have to make reservations if you want to sit by the window unless the place is completely deserted. One thing I love: Sunday champagne brunch! Rated as one of the best in the SGV.
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marisa o.

More like 3 1/2 stars- but I'm not sure if the added 1/2 star is because of sentimental value. I've been going to Pomona Valley Mining, Co. since as long as I can remember. Almost every "special occasion" my parents and I would come here for their prime rib. Twenty some years later, here I am with my parents for their anniversary dinner. I still love the getup of this place - it's like a real mine! The prices have gone up, the portions have gone down (as have their customers... this place used to be crowded!), but the view and service are still excellent. I wish I could say more about the food, but it's just average, especially for the price. Their 1lb (16 oz) prime rib is $30... you can add about 5-10ish bucks more and fancy it up a little and just go to Houston's.
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Gina Q.

This restaurant has a lovely view for while your dining with your loved one. That's really the best thing I can say about this restaurant. I didn't particularly love the food, but I didn't particularly dislike it. I ordered a petit filet mignon that was wrapped in bacon, came with bernaise sauce, and a mushroom cap. They literally slathered the sauce on top of my meat (way more than I would have wanted) and I could barely taste the bacon. My steak was alright, nothing great. The garlic mashed potatoes I ate were edible and I could taste the garlic, but I was just disappointed. I had heard how fantastic the food was here and I guess was expecting something more than what I got. My husband enjoyed his prime rib and the crispy french fries he ordered for his side. The salad bar that comes with the meals is decent, but by the time I came around all the olives were gone. :( The cheesy bread they serve with the meal is super good.
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Ji O.

for those that drive on the 10 fwy often you'll see this place service was meh but their sunday brunch is good dinner is okay not something i will die to eat
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Mary H.

Just returned home from Mother's Day buffet dinner. I would be embarrassed to serve my mother such poor food. I was embarrassed for my son who treated me to dinner there. The salad bar was poor, no carrots, cucumbers, beans, ham,beans salad etc. as most salad bar. The lettuce was questionable. The entrees were ok. And what joke of a carving station! It was a mess and the server did not know how to carve prime rib. I wanted a rare piece so he cut off the top instead of slicing a normal piece. By the time we got to the dessert station it only had one cake and one cheesecake left and it was a mess. At the coffee station they had styrofoam cups! Really? We should have left but it was to late to go elsewhere. I will never go there again!
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Morgan S.

If I could give them no stars I would! They have horrible service for the 3 times I have been there in the past 2 months and their food is disgusting! Not worth your time. I tried to give it a few shots thinking they had an off day but the people looked at me like I was a nuisance for mentioning how my filet mignon was cooked well done and it tasted flavorless. Then their chicken pomona tasted like their sauce was out of a can if Campbell's soup another time. I felt bad for them more than anything but they didn't care that I was trying to mention their quality control was lacking. Definitely not worth the money. Went there for a wedding of 150+ people and almost all the guests were disgusted with the food and the horderves were painfully dry and and horrible. I felt bad for the couple that had a lot of disappointing guests that looked at their plates like dirt on a platter. The cake was good at the wedding but the bride told me they outsource their cakes that are part of the wedding package so maybe that's why it was actually good. My suggestions for potential weddings and restaurant guests: Men - do not take your ladies their for any event and allow your finances choose this for a wedding place. Women - do not suggest this to your partner to eat at or even want to get married here! The bride cried after her wedding and wished she never picked that horrible place! That place is HORRIBLE!
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TatertatlovesLu L.

Pomona Valley Mining Company has been a staple for this area and a nostalgic place I'd go to as a kid for many family celebrations. Growing up I always got excited for dinner here and loved the whole "MINE" theme. Now as an adult I finally got to relive my childhood and decided to go with my friend for dinner. We didn't make a reservation so we went to the bar and had drinks before being seated. The bartender Mike was very pleasant and made the most interesting drink for me. It's called the MINER'S MARGARITA and it has a jalapeno infused tequila, cucumber, and sweet n sour. It made my taste buds dance! I loved the contrast of spice and coolness, a must, if you come dine here! Then we were seated and not much has changed decor wise but that's okay, I think it keeps the theme going, it's what we want, that whole saloon steakhouse feel. The view is beyond spectacular! It was warm and romantic, definitely a great place for dates! My server KAT was so knowledgeable and funny. She was a great server and had amazing recommendations. I ordered the filet mignon wrapped in bacon with bleu cheese crumbles on top and my side was the baked potato loaded with all the fixins! OMG. It was foodie heaven. And our meal came with the soup and salad bar which was a nice surprise cause I don't remember that for some reason? The salad was fresh and crisp, I love beets and was so happy to see that there! LOL. The cream of turkey soup was to die for. I had two bowls!!!!! A lot of people say you can rate a restaurant on their bread, and if that's true, PVMC got 5 stars for having the most amazing cheese bread of my life!!!! I also saw that they had a wedding there, so I think they also do large events. All in all I loved this place, and will keep the family celebrations going here at the MINING CO :)
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Linda D.

Worse brunch experience ever! Took over 25 minutes just to have valet get your car to park. Then waited in line for 45 minutes to check in for our reservation. What's the point in having a reservation then? Food was super sloppy and barely had any choices. Salad bowls were half way filled with water...did they soak the salad and forget to discard the water? Had to ask multiple times for water, napkins, coffee, etc. They were so stingy with the champagne! When I complained to the manager, she said I was the first complaint of the day which was a lie since I saw people complaining to her while we were all in line. To top it off, they would nit honor the Yelp check in offer!
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Jippity Q.

ME-DI-OCRE. Classic yet uninspired menu selection plated in an uninspired generic way, in a large cabin/gold rush vibe establishment overlooking a view of smog-laden Pomona. I go to restaurants for good food...not to be visually amused. This place was only slightly successful in the latter. Go there if you do not care much about what you eat (i.e. don't feel strange or pathetic when you eat a frozen entree, or order fast food), and like to be in a visually amusing surrounding with a mine theme. It's like a relatively expensive Claim Jumpers with more kitsch, and smaller portions. Whoooopie. --Anthony
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Misty S.

Ok went here on a long overdue date with the hubby. He has always wanted to eat there so we figured what the heck? Yea what the heck were we thinking???? 1st thing I called ahead so we didn't have to wait! That worked out good. But that was about it! The service was horrible I mean zero stars! The waitress took forever to get our order which was wrong three different times. I ordered lobster which was awesome but I had no lemon so I asked for lemon.. took twenty minutes to get a lemon wedge, so by the time i got to eat my $52.00 lobster it was cold My husband ordered mushrooms on his steak, never got those, the salad bar was half empty had to ask them to fill up the clam chowder container. Ohhh and the calamari looked like chicken fingers and tasted like old chewy erasers but I will say the view was gorgeous and the restrooms were pretty cool to look at. Other than that hot mess the date was nice and we had a good childless night :) but wont be going back anytime soon P.s. they have a plate called the glory hole which had the table behind us laughing for most of the night. Funny
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Phillip C.

The definition of average! The restaurant has internet specials and the waitress didn't know what they were and had to go ask. I had the bbq combo plate (not on special) which had 2 beef ribs, 4 pork ribs and chicken. The food was ok, but I would expect more for the price. The view is nice....at night. During the day the closest things you see are the 10 freeway and a lot overgrown with weeds with warehouses in the distance. At night all you see is lights so it's pretty nice. Don't bring a date here if he/she is a foodie, the view doesn't make up for the mediocre food
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Jamie W.

My family and I loved the Sunday Champagne Buffet Brunch. The food was delicious and very tasty. All over the restaurant were several stations set up with various food lines. I enjoyed the seafood bar and the BBQ ribs. There was also a chef cooking omelette's along with a juicy prime rib . Of course my kids would agree the desert bar was their favorite. My daughter loved the chocolate fountain and assortment of cakes. The server was fantastic and attentive. What sets this buffet apart from others is the quality of food they offer. Most buffet restaurants lack tasty meat items but Pomona Valley Mining Company delivers flavorful meats. I enjoyed the family type atmosphere and how warm the staff was. This will definitely be a family tradition.
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Kevin K.

Was out to dinner with a friend last month. Thought I'd add this review. I haven't been here in several years. The last time i was here, it really didn't leave any exceptional experience, which is why it's been several years. Well, unfortunately, nothing has improved. It was a friday night dinner, but thanks to my reservation, got seated pretty quick. The food was just ok, and my friends meal was cook so terribly, that she didn't even eat 1/4 of her meal. I ordered the prime rib, which was ok. but only, just ok. Other than the view, which you do get a nice view of the pomona valley, i wouldn't go back for the food.
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Samantha H.

Sunday brunch and bottomless champagne is amazing here!!! Our glasses were never empty, our plates filled with a variety of fesh foods; seafood and salads, country breakfast items, fresh omelette bar, the list goes on! This is a warm and fun way to spend a Sunday morning in the hills of Pomona with wonderful service and atmosphere!
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Kristin M.

I chose to have my wedding reception at the Pomona Valley Mining Company. I couldn't be happier with my choice, and my guests loved the atmosphere! Shawna was extremely helpful and professional. She went above and beyond to make sure everything was taken care of the day of my wedding. All I had to do was show up! The food was excellent! I chose a buffet with three different meat options - there was plenty of food, and it was absolutely delicious. The servers were professional and on top of things. They replaced food trays before they ran out, ensuring a seamless delivery of food. I highly recommend the Pomona Valley Mining Company. The food was terrific, the staff was professional and courteous, and Shawna and Ashley made sure everything was in order for my wedding reception. They took care of all of the details so that I didn't have to!! Thank you for making my wedding day even more perfect!!!
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Tim T.

I made a mistake of returning here after many years, and boy was I sorry. My wine was not served in a wine glass, but a glass. The food was cold, I could not get anyone to help me get our food warm. The wait staff just does not get it. I contacted the manager via their email and advised them of how terrible my experience was. I also gave phone numbers and they have not called. Please, do not go there.
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Monica G.

We made reservations for the Mother's day dinner. I should have known better when we called to ask for directions & instead of giving directions the first thing they said was "we're not taking any more reservations, We're booked". We arrived and were promptly seated to an empty table. There were no glasses, place settings, nothing. Our waiter introduced himself, took our drink order then disappeared. We were left wondering what to do. When he came back we asked if we were supposed to just go serve ourselves? He said "yes". We asked what were at the different stations. He then proceeded to tell us what they had run out of. At $39.95, I'm thinking you shouldn't run out of anything, right? He brought our drinks, my water had something black floating in it:( We started to make conversation with him and he told us someone had called in sick and they were short staffed. He explained how he hated when it was busy and how he couldn't wait to get off shift, really??? By then, our party was back at the table with food that looked like it had been sitting out for hours. This was probably 20 minutes into being seated, our food was at the table and still no silverware. We asked someone and our server arrived with the dishwasher utensil tray (I kid you not) and placed it directly onto our table. He then proceeded to give each of us a napkin then fork, then knife and then spoons. The worst part was that my sister in laws fork was dirty and my knife had a crusted piece of cheese on it. I can only imagine what their kitchen looks like. Needless to say, we complained to the manager and left. Total waste of time and ashamed that I chose that restaurant as a treat to the mother's in our family.
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Chris C.

I've been here a few times throughout the years for various events, from wedding receptions to a college formal I organized. At first glance, this place just looks like a run down building on top of the hill...actually it does remind me of the Big Thunder Mountain ride at Disneyland, with it's late 19th century old mining building construction. The drive up the hill can be nerve wracking if you're not used to winding narrow roads alongside a steep cliff. But it's a short drive up, so it's not that bad. There's self-parking and valet parking available. Inside is a restaurant/bar and a full fledged modern looking banquet hall. I was just here last weekend for another wedding, which inspired me to write a review.. From my experience with dealing with their management personally, they are very professional and helpful with planning different events to suit your needs. It can get a bit pricey, but again it totally depends on what you're asking for and they do work with your budget as much as possible. The banquet hall is very spacious and can hold to about 300 guests, or can be split into 2 different banquet halls if more than one event is going on at the same time. It has a view overlooking the 10 freeway and the city of Pomona, but hardly romantic if that's what you're looking for. The food here is alright and nothing out of the ordinary. Typical banquet hall/hotel type of dining really. I've never eaten at the restaurant downstairs, so I don't know what to say about it. If ever I do though, I'll make sure to update this review and let you folks know if it's worth it.
(3)
Irene C.

Entrees are pretty good--no complaints. I come here for the salad bar. I like their bread :). The boyfriend enjoys this place.. so an extra star!
(4)
Ronald S.

Went there for New Years Eve and for 150.00 a couple you got prime rib and lobster or filet and lobster. The lobster was great but the filet was the size of a coke can bottom and 1 inch thick and the prime rib was terrible, 3/4 inch and rubbery tough sent it back and got a glob of fatty gristle. The service was typically hit and miss but they were not filled up at all so whats up. This is my last trip to the Mining Co. as the last 3 have been a disaster. Great view but that's all
(1)
Cheryl S.

I had 3 years ( 2 1/2 years remaining) to plan my wedding. I grew up next to a beautiful church in Pomona and as a little girl always said that I was going to get married in that church. Getting married in Pomona, I wanted to choose a location for the reception also in Pomona and my fiancÃ© suggested Pomona Valley Mining Company. I have been there once before with him for a Sunday Brunch (his idea not mine) When I was there the place looked like it's not had an upgrade nor remolding since the 70's. Since it's his wedding too I decided that I would at least let him pick the place for the reception since he's offered no other ideas on anything about the wedding. Over the course of the last 6 months, I've called them several times trying to found out more information than what is listed on their website. Each time I've called, I've been transferred to a voicemail where I've left my information for a return telephone call. Well there hasn't been a return telephone call. Two weeks ago, I also emailed them to let them know that I've been trying to contact them over the course of the last six months and my calls are not being returned. In the email I stated that I wanted to set an appointment to come in, see the different rooms available etc. I gave them a date and time and asked them to please confirm if that would be okay and to please also contact me. I've not heard back from them. It's to the point where I want to start ordering things that have dates on them but know that I should confirm the availability of the date and leave a deposit. If I can't even get them to speak to me prior to leaving a deposit or agreeing to have the reception there, I figured that I better start looking for another place. Again, I wanted a reception in Pomona so someone suggest the place very close to Pomona Valley Mining Company but on top of the Hill next to them (I would say the name except for then Yelp will filter this review). Well I went on the other restaurants website and boy does it look a million times better than Pomona Valley Mining Company. I looked at their pricing for Wedding packages and they are actually less expensive and giving you way more. I called them and the girl that answered the phone answered all my questions without transferring me to a voicemail and offered to set up an appointment with one of their wedding planners. All I can say is thank you Pomona Valley Mining Company for not calling or emailing me back. The place on the hill next to your hill blows you away!!!!!!!
(1)
Steve L.

Don't waste your hard earned money on this place. Sizzler quality at Claim Jumper prices.
(1)
Esme J.

Very good food, extremely awesome waitress who deserves 10 stars for putting up with my boyfriend's sometimes annoying sense of humor. She was very friendly and on it. Her name was Bernadette if I am not mistaken. This place also has a pretty cool view. I don't give it 5 stars because I wanted a little more on the menu.
(4)
Renee E.

My boyfriend and I Could not have celebrated our first year anniversary any other way ! We had a perfect view of our hometown and excellent service . Starting from our host to our amazing waiter Tatiana & from the management bringing in our entrees :) We will definetly be returning more often for our date nights.
(5)
Dorian J.

Drinks are good and the food was great. There salad bar can use some work . But best of all is the view of the valley. Great place for a second date
(4)
Jesse Q.

We went as a party of six to celebrate a birthday. I had read some of the reviews about the food quality and the portions. I can't disagree more. Everything was delicious and we had some to take home and enjoy the next day. Kathy was our waitress and was fabulous. She made some great recommendations and was great to talk to. I would recommend this place for any special occasion. ..and ask for Kathy!
(5)
Carlos A.

Just had our Anniversary dinner and it was great . our waitress Kathy A. Was amazing. She has such a cheerful attitude! It made our 1st time experience a memorable one
(5)
Elie K.

I love the charming view from this place besides the great service,i go once a month. If you want to feel home go there ,get a table next to the window and relax. I love the artichoke dip ,try also the jumbo shrimp,fillet mignion is tender besides the baked potatoes and don't forget to get a glass of wine with your steak . And you'll love the cheesy bread, the salad bar and the 3 kind of delicious soups. Price wise:a little bit pricy but it is worth it once a month. One of the best restaurants you may try.
(5)
Carl V.

Kathy is fantastic. We really enjoyed our experience and the top notch service that we received from Kathy. We will definitely be coming back. Love the environment.
(5)
Diana T.

Came here for brunch with my family. We all really enjoyed it. It's really hard to find an all-you-can-eat, all-you-can-drink-champagne that includes crab legs and at an affordable cost. But this place has it all. There is a good selection of food and many made to order offerings. They offer eggs Benedict, omelettes, pancakes and waffles fresh to order. There was a baby shower going on in one of the rooms, so it looks like a good place to celebrate as well. It's located on top of a hill so there is a nice view of the city. I have been to the one in orange as well. Same concept. Will be coming back!
(5)
Jamie R.

I meant to write review a while ago after my boyfriend and I went to the restaurant a few months ago and while enjoying the filet we also received $10 off but I didn't have an account and got lazy. Well fate would have it that my boyfriend's family would celebrate Thanksgiving there and that we would get the same server Kristen! She was sweet and helpful just as she was last time we were there and the other female servers, "Cat", Tatiana and "Bernie" were just as awesome! I wouldn't have been happy working on a holiday but they seemed to not mind and actually enjoy it. The food was nicely displayed but most importantly it tasted like home made cooking. Great stuffing and creamy, fluffy ,mashed potatoes, the ham was just as good as the honey baked ham we usually get and the cranberry sauce was NOT from a can! I wasnt so sure about having enchiladas on Thanksgiving but my boyfriend said I had to try them and I'm glad I did! Dessert wasn't just pumpkin pie and we ate to our heart's content. We always had a clean table and didn't feel rushed. We ate, drank and were merry. Thank you all for a great time and for doing the dishes;)
(4)
Parry A.

Kathy was a breath of fresh air! She is high energy and so pleasant! Food is amazing, especially the mushrooms. It's a casual environment with an incredible view. We've decide to host a party at PVMC and wanted to try the food. So happy with our choice. Only negative are the uncomfortable chairs.
(4)
Amiee N.

We dined here Friday night and Kathy was our server! She was amazing!!!! we honestly have never had a server like her!!! She was personable but not over the top, sweet and funny. The food was awesome!!! My fiancÃ© got the top sirloin 1 pounder and I got the ribs. Additionally, we wanted a window table and Kathy made it happen for us!!! Thanks again!!!
(5)
Randy C.

This place is classy, elegant, and private. Private meaning when we walked in, the lights were dim but not too dark. When you sit at the table, our conversation and dinner felt very private and special. The decor is great and perfect for couples. The volume of the customers around us was not too loud and everyone seemed like they were having a great time. We both got steaks for dinner: top sirloin & rib eye steak, and it was cooked perfectly how we wanted them. The flavors were just oozing with deliciousness. They have a nice salad buffet which I was surprised to see included with the dinner. The service was great and you couldn't ask for more, besides free food :-) Our server was Danielle and she was attentive enough where she wasn't too intrusive. Very happy and helpful with all our questions. Overall, I would suggest this place to any couple in love for a romantic dinner alone without the kids running around :-)
(5)
Emily C.

Rich local history with a beautiful view of the city and the freeway that was probably a really fancy place back in its heyday as a new restaurant. Nowadays, there's a rustic-looking salad bar where you fill your pie tin plates with your choice of AYCE salad. I found the soup to be really good, however. I had to come back for more clam chowder-- it tastes different and not as thick as chowda, but still retains a thick consistency. Hefty chunks of potato and onion, and some clam. And as with many soups, they tend to be overly salty, but not the case here! Funny thing about the salad bar is that it's so darn hard to reach for certain things! I had a lady next to me joke about how we were supposed to reach the spoons and I said we have to flex our arms more so that they extend over time in preparation for this salad bar haha! The food takes forever to come out, so make sure you actually get an entree so you can fill yourself up at the salad bar while you wait. Their famous cheesy bread is really cheesy with tons of oil, but it was good. A very simple dish you can make on your own with sliced bread, though. I tried some of my boyfriend's baby back ribs and they were actually very good-- soft but not tender, with the right amount of sauce and not too salty. The mashed potatoes were garlicky and not as rich as other places, but you can tell it is not boxed. The shrimp scampi and sea scallops was VERY filling. The garlic butter sauce is a thick, heavy and salty sauce that is more like gratin than a sauce. A couple bites of it and you were full -- that's how intense this was. Otherwise, the sea scallops were cooked perfectly with the right bite. Same for the shrimp, which was a relief as some places mess these things up. The seafood itself wasn't salty-- just the sauce. They were also panko-crusted, which makes things more yummy. The rice pilaf was very salty and reminded me of a Western-version of fried rice but it wasn't too bad. Sauteed Mushrooms on the side were salty as well, but had a nice wine flavor to it and they were mushrooms, so they were good. Aside from the overwhelming amount of salt in some dishes and the time to wait for the food, the service was excellent and accommodating for our large group. The view is spectacular and I did like their clam chowder! Parking is annoying though because whether you self-park or valet, you need to pay $5. I felt like I was in Downtown LA or something...
(3)
Lucy H.

The ambience makes for a romantic evening...Awesome view...Excellent food...Excellent service! Thank you Kathy! We'll be back!!!
(5)
Amber F.

This place never disappoints! Kathy was an amazing server! Tonight's specials were both delicious. We will continue to come here on our rare date nights!
(5)
Crystal M.

Absoutly perfect! Service was amazing and the server was even training a new waitress! Food was delicious and served at the perfect temperature. Riki and Kathy were amazing waitresses!
(5)
Silver F.

Having read all the bad reviews, I was skeptical but still convinced my family to try this place out for Sunday brunch last week. I was pleasantly surprised to find this little mining gem tucked away close to Chino Hills where I live. Now we have a new place to hang out for Sunday brunch. We were not disappointed, we all left happy and well stuffed. The food was great, the view and ambience were spectacular. We will surely be back.
(5)
Tawny F.

My husband called 2 weeks in advance to make a reservation for our wedding anniversary, he requested a table with a view since it was a special occasion.. We usually pick a very nice location and restaurant to celebrate but this year we wanted to try something new. We knew it wasn't a top notch location but figured we try something local and new. We arrived on time for our reservation and still had to wait nearly 40 Mins! What's the point of a reservation........ When we finally got seated we were not seated by the window as requested during the time of our reservation. We mentioned it to our waitress and she said if we wanted a different table we would need to wait perhaps another hour for a table to becoming available!?? Seriously..... After already waiting 40 Mins, that's insane. I don't understand why the table wasn't reserved for us. We were sat behind 2 families with children which I wouldn't normally mine but it didn't scream romance. The only view we had was of kids coloring. They have a "soup & salad bar" which is self serve, it kinda remainded my of sizzlers. I usually like those kinda things but on a special occasion I'd like to be served. We ordered filet minon, it was actually very tasty. However the service is Extremely lacking. We needed a few things during dinner and couldn't fine our waitress, so we had to ask a bus boy. we had to wait forever . I believe she took a break a never told us. When we were done we had to wait another 25 Mins for the check. I only reason I gave this review 2 stars was because the food we ordered was decent but the horrible service outshines the decent food. My husband and I don't go out often since we have a baby so If we are gonna drop over $100 on dinner we want great service. For the quality and service I wouldn't go back. This whole experience really put me in a funk on a very special night. Im not even sure why..... We would have just had a view of the freeway. I left there wishing we had just went to Orange Hill........ We went one year for our anniversary and there isn't any place like it. And it would have been the same price! I would recommend a place like Ruth Chris or Orange Hill if your looking for amazing service, food and great ambience. I would NOT recommend this place of your celebrating a special occasion. If you don't mine waiting and don't care if you get good service then try it out.
(2)
Rob D.

Kathy our waitress made the whole experience for us. She is so bubbly and great at her job!!!! And boy can that girl sing!!!!!!
(5)
RJ A.

I came here with my boyfriend on 8/27/15 at 7:30 to celebrate our anniversary and specifically requested Kathy. She is absolutely charming and was very quick to deliver our beverages and food order. We ended up ordering a small pitcher of the house margaritas. It poured about 3 small glasses and tasted perfect..not too strong or sweet. I ordered the chicken with the Silverado sauce and mashed potatoes, split a lobster with my guy and he ended up ordering a steak (can't recall which one) and had a side of mashed potatoes. We (really more like I) attacked the salad bar that comes with entree meals. Salad was fresh, macaroni salad was just right without too much mayo and the chicken soup was brothy with good chunks of chicken and veggies. We didn't end up ordering dessert because by that time we were absolutely stuffed and wanted to take the leftover for a meal the next day. It can be pricey but the service and food quality is definitely worth it..can't wait for the next celebration and request Kathy!
(5)
Jenna M.

I love PMV co. The food is delicious and they have a decent wine selection. I really enjoyed the bacon wrapped filet mignon. The almond joy dessert drink was tasty too! When we waited in the lounge for a few minutes while they set up our table the bartender didn't know my drink (French 75), but she was so cool and figured it out and made it great. She has a great personality too. I like the service here as well. Not to mention the beautiful view.
(5)
Heather M.

I recently had my wedding event here at Pomona Valley Mining Co, and it was great!!!!! Everything exceeded my expectations! The bartender was great, the prices for drinks were very well priced. All of my guest had a great time. My event planner was Rhonda, she was very pleasant, always nice, friendly, and overall a phenomenal person. Everyone in the office was terrific! I could not have imagined my event any other places. The prices were reasonable, and the view was wonderful! If you are having any type of event I suggest you check out Pomona Valley Mining Co.
(5)
Nick B.

My wife and I came early on a Saturday. We were seated promptly and our drink order was taken as we sat down. We had a booth with a view of the valley. It was a great view and would really improve seeing the night lights. I ordered the prime rib and my wife ordered the top sirloin steak. Before our food came out, we went to get the soup and salad from the salad bar. This is a great value that is included in the price of the entree. Once we got to the table our drinks were waiting for us with complimentary cheese bread. The cheese bread was the only thing sub par about the night. It was just white bread with a cheddar jack blend melted on top. Right when we finished the soup and salad, our steaks arrived. This was the fastest I've ever been served a steak. The steaks were cooked perfectly and seasoned well. The night was made even better by our server Kathy who was extremely helpful and accommodating. Overall, the food was above average, but the ambience was not what I expected. I would return with large parties and friends, but look elsewhere if I wanted to find a place for a special occasion.
(4)
Art H.

This was my first visit to PVMC.. Today is the Mother's Day Brunch.. We drive up to red cones everywhere with signs "$5.00 valet parking".. Our party get send up stairs where we waited for 20 mins.. We finally get seated at a table for 10.. We have 11 people in our party.. First thing I get is the Prime rib.. First cut of the day.. It was Over cooked & cold...it took about another 30 mins or so for the staff to get into a groove.. Like taking empty plates and re-filling drinks.. The question is, Would like go back ? Maybe.. I rather hit The Reef or Castaway.. Same owner as PVMC..
(3)
Diana T.

Their cheese bread was great! It was nice and hot! The view was beautiful overlooking the city. Ordered the special of the day: Blackened Mahi Mahi which was not dried at all, perfect to taste. Their drink of the day: Shamrock Martini, had myself a few glasses. It was like a Mint Chocolate Chip ice cream, in drink-form for adults. Servers: Kathy and Justin, both whom were attentive, friendly and amazing. Never had to ask for anything twice, and they made sure to check up on us periodically without being too overwhelming. Upon ordering Kathy gave us a nice brief tour of the menu which was really helpful in our decision-making. Will definitely visit again!!
(5)
Kenny G.

Celebrated both my partner's alongside my own birthday here back in July of '2014. Imagine that. Having two He-Vah's beneath one roof! The world is truly not ready. (....sighs) In any event, I managed to secure reservations for the big day simply by phoning in. I believe the facility utilizes "Open Table" however I tend to lean towards speaking w/ an actual human being and prefer phoning in directly. Requested seats for a party of 6.....and a quarter (my nephew is 18 months) and spoke to an enthusiastic hostess that informed me upfront that the entire party would need to be present in order to be seated. Not a problem, we tend to drive w/ our appetites.... Arrived a week later to see that same warmth manifested alongside a smorgasbord of food!!! Yazzzz! Despite the month let alone the season, we honestly felt like singing the "12 Days of Christmas" song. 8 strips of bacon, 7 crab legs, 6 pasta bowls.....FIVVVVVE golden mimosas.........for myself at least. (no judgment there)... This place served things up on a platinum platter delivering on everything advertised by way of both Yelp as well as their website. The views are insurmountable; my recommendation is you call in advance because from what we all took adherence to,...window seats are highly preferred and tend to sell out like BeyoncÃ© or Celine Dion tickets! Not once, did the server allow our glasses to become "thirsty" and whereas a few other Yelper's have touched on there being a fee to park, we drove up the hill to dine that morning and noticed no such sign of valet let alone there being a surcharge of any sort. Our transpo- didn't get ticketed, towed or booted, a sigh of relief, so I'm compelled to advise you call for yourselves prior to traveling out. Funny though: Residing and dining in Los Angeles if not Orange Counties on the regular, one tends to become a bit taken aback by just how acclimated we allow ourselves to become as we pay extra for everything. This brunch put a $28/pp dent in our billfolds yet I've seen a few other locations charge an upwards of $50/pp and still fall short on the mimosas/champagne being endless. No bueno. Get it together competitors! No one minds dishing out a bit extra cash for a fancy affair; people just want to remit payment(s) knowing full out in advance that once they arrive - they can at least get their tilt on.... Lol. I'd gladly return and as it appears, I/we won't have to wait all that long. My fam- & friends tend to have the calendar covered each month w/ birthdays, anniversaries, graduations, baby showers, bridal showers, .....bar-mitzvahs, car purchase commencements, gas price reduction celebrations, etc., When push comes to shove - there's ALWAYS something to celebrate! Cheers-----
(5)
D H.

Been coming here for years and unfortunately the experience keeps going downhill. Bar: Overpriced drinks and inexperienced, unorganized bartenders. Service: Unorganized to say the least. Every table around us getting an apology. Food: almost to a Sizzler quality meal. The only bright spot is the salad bar because its fresh and you serve yourself. Fire your manager, bring in a consultant, anything to save this once great restaurant.
(2)
Ebhot H.

Perfect dining experience if ur out on a date. The atmosphere was great and beat part it was Happy Hour. Drinks were cheap. Now the bad part My wife and i ordered our food. Salmon and chicken. We was very anxious to eat but once we dug in we found the food was way undercooked. Salmon was still ice cold in the middle and my chicken was still bleeding. I called the waitress over and she felt the salmon and first words were OMG. I am so sorry Then i showed her the chicken and again she said OMG. She took both plates back and within 5 minutes brought us new plates. Never before have i seen fish cooked so quickly nor chickens. But nonetheless we just told her to put it in togo boxes. Very upsetting experience. For the amount of money spent on each dish u would expect cooked food even if the portions were minuet. Personally i would not come back nor say it was a good spot. Just make sure too check ur food before eating as this could happen to u.
(1)
Doug S.

This review is for the Mother's Day Brunch. Where do I begin? My party arrived at 9:50 am for our 10 am reservations. As I was directed to the hallway to await our seating, there were at least 30 other people in the hallway waiting to be seated. We waited and waited and waited, along with the other parties who made reservations, but no one was getting seated. A glance inside of the room showed that it was maybe 20% full, so there were plenty of tables available. After complaining to the host three times, they finally sat my party at 10:45. The food for the brunch was OK. Not great, but average, but there were some glaring quality control issues. It took 30 minutes to get an omelette because the lines were run like Magic Mountain: one person would stand in line and when they got the front, the other 6 members of his party would run up and have omelettes made. On top of that, only one guy was making omelettes because the other guy kept leaving to man the carving station. The kitchen staff didn't fare much better. Those enchiladas that looked like they were cooked in red sauce turned out to be smothered in BBQ sauce. Maybe some people are down with that, but not me. As I started to chew my biscuits and gravy I realized that white stuff on my plate was clam chowder! WHO PUTS CLAM CHOWDER IN A BREAKFAST BUFFET NEXT TO THE BISCUITS?!?!?! At least put some tags next to the chafing dishes to let people know not to spoon this stuff on their plate! To add insult to injury, I had to put down a $100 deposit and pay $15 in parking fees for this crapfest. The only redeeming quality of the day was the wait staff clearing the plates and being Johnny-on-the-spot with the mimosas. Kudos to those folks - I hope management didn't screw you out of your tips. Never again. Never ever ever again.....
(1)
Hanh N.

The workers here were super friendly especially our server Kathy. She is one bubbly lady with high energy. Kathy made our experience here very memorable ! We would like to thank her for her excellence service. The company is lucky to have a hard working lady like her! Oh yeah, the food was cooked to perfection ! Portion was humongous lol. Definitely deserves the 5 stars!
(5)
David K.

Nothing bad to say here. Been here twice and both times I was satisfied with the food. Spendy but you get what you pay for. Best salad bar by far. Worth the stop.
(5)
Glenn L.

This place holds a special place in our hearts. Food is Delicious from the appetizers all the way to dessert. Kathy A. Was our server and she was very helpful in recommending dishes and very enthusiastic. She made us feel very welcomed and happy to serve us. my wife and I made a commitment to come every year to celebrate our wedding anniversary.
(5)
Linda E.

My husband and had our wedding reception here and we come back every year to celebrate our anniversary, the food is great and beautiful view and staff are great, my waitress was Kathy and she was awesome. Food was great good portions ...
(5)
Sylvia C.

Came here this past Saturday for the early Mother's Day brunch. Very good deal for an all you can eat setup. Our bill was $30 per person with all you can drink champagne. A few highlights: - Fresh Waffle Station - Omelet Station - Beef and Pork BBQ Ribs - Cocktail Shrimps - King Crab Legs - Mussels The place is not the "hippest" or "newest" place on the block. Understand this before you book. Its just a nice casual meal with a good view if the valley.
(4)
Amy M.

I came here on a date, it was my first time and enjoyed it very much. I had the grilled chicken with Pomona sauce. It was moist and flavorful. I also enjoyed the open salad bar:) yum! Oh and the cheese bread they give you with your entree is soooo good. Crap I think I ate my dates portion as well. Hehe. We got an amazing view of Pomona and the hills. It made it for a pleasant evening. The parking can be a bit packed and full. Plus if you are in heels the gravel sucks:( But I will be back soon for a nice evening dinner.
(4)
Misty R.

We made reservations for 6pm on Mother's Day. We arrived at 6, and by 6:30 had not been seated. I asked the hostess about it, and she told us they did not have a table large enough for our party yet (there were 7 of us). Finally, at 6:45 we were seated...in an almost completely empty room which would have accommodated us much earlier if they had simply pushed two tables together. Next, we were informed that only the "Brunch" was available. At 6pm? We had not been informed that this was the only option. The website clearly stated Mother's Day Brunch with hours and Dinner with different hours. Nowhere did it mention that dinner was also only buffet. It was also not mentioned when I made the $100 reservation. When I asked one of the waiters, he stated that Sundays are always only Brunch all day. They really need to make that clear on the website. We figured we'd make the best of it, even though the buffet items looked old, messy and not very appetizing. We all started with the salad bar which was pretty decent. As we walked up to get entree food, several kitchen staff were closing up chafing dishes and taking the food away!! It was 7:30pm, and when we asked about this, they said the restaurant closed at 8, so they had to start putting it away. Seriously?? 8pm on Mother's Day AND shutting the food down 1/2 hour before that?? Again, had not been told this, or we might have tried rushing through our dinner. Needless to say, I was DONE. I spoke with the manager, and he was very understanding and comped part of our bill (my mother in law doesn't eat buffets, and had a dinner roll, and the rest of our party didn't get to eat 1/2 their meal due to shutting down before we had time) so that's a plus, and our waiter was also very friendly and attentive. The view is great as well. None of that really made up for such a poor dining experience though. I've seen this place off the freeway for years and always wanted to give it a try. Never again.
(1)
Vincent T.

The service was great! Our server, Kat (Katherine) made us feel welcome and was really pleasant to talk to. She made the experience great for my girlfriend and I. With all the little fire pits scattered here and there, we felt cozy. The lights were dimmed appropriately, which is great if you get Asian glow. I kept thinking I was at Knott's Berry Farm or Frontierland in Disneyland, which isn't a bad thing because I like those places. When it came to the food, the quality dipped a bit. For the price, the food does not live up to expectations-it is very average. I ordered the special of the day- Halibut with garlic mashed potatoes-but felt it was rather mundane. The drive up to the parking kind of sucks if you drive stick shift and there is a line: I smelled my clutch for the first time in years. At first glance, things look chaotic, but it all works out in the end. Be sure to bring $5 cash for valet parking.
(4)
G C.

Note* this is for the v-day dinner... felt like I came to a high school prom. The only things worth 160 are the view and DJ since the food is sub par. I will say that the service is good though.
(2)
David C.

Food 1 Atmosphere 1 Hostess 1 Cleanliness 1 Server 4 First and last time, enough said.
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Van D.

I can't believe I spent $150 here... like wow... I could have had a cheaper meal somewhere mind-blowing!!!! My cousin wanted to try this place out for his birthday-dinner so I took him here on a Friday night. I made reservations ahead of time thinking it was some fancy steakhouse. The view here is supposed to be impressive but all you see is the freeway -_-' HOW IS THAT ROMANTIC?!?!?! We were seated by the window and I'm sitting there thinking... ughh what am I looking at?? Sylvia was our waitress... I think she was nice? Since it was our first time she informed us that our meals came with the salad bar and soup. It sounded like a good deal. My cousin ordered a medium rare bacon wrapped Miner's Filly ($32) and I ordered a Miner's Filly ($32) with the Oscar topping, which was described to be Asparagus and Bearnaise Sauce toppings. (Both sounded amazing at the time) We also got add-ons to the meals to share: 1/2 rack of Baby Back Ribs ($10) and 1/2 lb of King Crab Leg ($16). We also got a bottle of Stella Rosa Black ($27 -- can't believe I paid so much for a $9 bottle) to go with our meal... Before hitting the salad bar, we went to the restroom and to wash our hands... OMGGGGG the first stall I went in, the lock was broken and ALL of the restrooms were yellow-stained and DIRTTYYYY... ugh -_-' this is FAR from being fancccyyyy... But yeah.. back to the salad bar... it was whatevers... really nothing worth mentioning. BUT THE SOUP!! The clam chowder was so weird... it tasted like the CANNED chicken noodle soup broth with a few bits of clams O_O' Ugh this place is so terrible... The complimentary cheesy garlic bread was rubbery and fat... Both of our steaks were EXTREMELY overcooked!! There was no redness or even pinkness in the center. The toppings were mediocre... The ribs were dry... The crab legs were not fresh, and we know how gross seafood is when it isn't fresh... I really couldn't think about anything nice to say about this place... other than the fact that no one pissed me off .. .. ..
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Scott B.

Called on Tuesday around noon to make reservations for Saturday night for a party of 14. Even though they weren't open yet someone answered the phone, took down my name and said they'd return my call to confirm the reservation. No one called and now it's Saturday morning. If this is the service quality just to get inside the restaurant I'd rather not go. 14 people = $900 in sales. They just lost my business before me driving there. Thanks for saving my time.
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Paul K.

Enjoyed the Sunday brunch here.......they have a ton of food, ranging from breakfast to Mexican to Prime Rib. Like most buffets, it's more quantity than super high quality, but for a buffet, the quality was right. Service was friendly and the price seemed reasonable for the amount of food they had. Nice location too.
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Sima T.

Yes the food was great but two things really set this place apart for me: 1. Our server Kathy she was hilarious and amazing! My dining partner has a few dietary restrictions and she was able to accommodate us perfectly. I will defiantly be back thanks to her service. 2. The atmosphere! Great place to come hang out see the view. Food wise the filet was great didn't love the mashed potatoes as I thought there was to much garlic but my companion thought they were great. Overall will be back!
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Kat O.

You're paying for the view. Food is ok. Location is awesome. Last time I was here we tried the filet mignon and salmon. The steak was good but the salmon was a little over cooked. The mashed potatoes were a little too salty for my taste and I'm usually not picky with food. Once again, the view and the location is what makes this restaurant worth while. The food isn't horrible, it's not bad at all, just nothing special.
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PJ D.

The Easter Brunch was quite unorganized from the parking till seating... I expected more variety choices in the main entrees. One downfall was the attitude from the server at the carving stations... Others told him straight up what his attitude was about.. The desserts were plenty but again it was the organization which made the three stars. Maybe next time!?
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Julio G.

This place has a great view with potential but, they messed it up by making it look like Knotts theme park! To top it off thier carpet looks like crap and smells like it too. Also the greeter looked like a 15 year old skater punk with absolutely no manners I do NOT recommend this place at all instead go to thier neighbors Coco Palms (I am in no way associated with Coco Palms, they actually recommended me to come here since they were full that night) Note to owner: Call Restaurant Impossible!
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Kimberly B.

This place is fantastic for brunch! The service was great! Endless mimosas and great food. So much ro choose from... Sea food was fresh! Prime rib was bomb! I even had another plate of Mexican food. I just wish they had more at the desert table.
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Karey F.

My husband and I just bought a new motorcycle and were cruising around and we ended up at Pomona Valley Mining Company hadn't been there in years. What a pleasant surprise it was. We had Kathy as our server she was great! She truly made our evening so friendly and a great attitude, we're going back just to see her! The food was excellent too, can't wait to go back, we love Kathy!!
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Danmo H.

This place has been here forever and in severe need of a makeover. Yeah, gold miner theme but it really is old, not just rickety rackety. Surprising that they're still able to book weddings--and they're not cheap, we checked into it awhile back. Very dark inside, especially the bar area, but who knows, maybe that's part of their success--everybody looks good in the dark, add a couple of drinks, and then wait, not just good, but fantastic in the dark! And the dancing! Oops! I'm digressing. Back to my story, we came here for brunch for my mom's birthday and it was good. Then we had champagne, and no wait, not just good, fantastic! You must see for yourself, have a drink, and then take a second look and . . .
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Wendy G.

The brunch started off a bit bumpy. The waitress saw my 13th month old daughter, rolled her eyes and promptly asked another server to help 'those people'. Mind you, this happened the moment we walked in and my daughter was sleeping my my husband's arms. Anywho, the second waiter was MUCH better and extremely attentive. The prime rib and omlette station were very good. The coffee was a bit weak, so stick with the mamosas. Great view of the inland empire, I'm sure it's beautiful at night with the city lights.
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shannon t.

We had such a nice time at dinner the other night!! Beautiful view! 7pm reservation was perfect to see the sunset!! Food was amazing which included scallops, shrimp, rack of ribs, loaded potato and they have the most amazing garlic cheese bread!!! Yum!!! Garrett was our server and he is so polite, fast and attentive!! Ask for Garrett's section he is fantastic!! The soup and salad bar also comes with meal and has a great variety!!!! Go for dinner you wont be disappointed!!! YUM!!
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Jimmy B.

Awesome brunch! Awesome mimosas, great service... Danielle served us, let me just say, she is a great person and one of the best servers I've had while dining in a long time. Worth coming back just because of her. We will be back next Sunday!
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Sonia V.

It was my first time going there ...the food was delicious, the view was very nice, and our server Kathy with a K! was pretty awesome...she had a an upbeat attitude and made the evening more enjoyable. Will definitely be going back.
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Jasmine H.

I went for the first time last night with my boyfriend last night and first I have to say our waitress Kat (Katherine) was AMAZING! The food could've been the worst ever but her spirit and hospitality made my visit even more enjoyable! She was the nicest waitress I've had in a long time! The food was good and we sat right by the window so we got a the lovely view while we ate. It's a bit pricey.
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Antoinette B.

love this place! great views and good food, our server was Kathy and she is the best xo she was super cool and nice, great personality ;) calamari was whatever....wouldn't recommend coconut beer battered shrimp = amazing!! definitely recommend! great place for couples and date night xo
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Eric B.

Like Clementine, this place is lost and gone forever!!! SHUT THIS MINE DOWN!! TOO MANY VIOLATIONS!! The long-standing institution gracing the hills above Pomona somehow is at the bottom of the "mine shaft"! I ate here 15-20 years ago and remember how good this place was. It is time to shut this mine down! For starters, $5 for parking? Are you serious? This place isn't Dizkneeland but I was appalled by the Valet only parking situation. My brother and sister-in-law had a stroller and had to walk down the entry stairs carrying all their items and no elevator or ramp. Upon leaving, we were informed there was a separate entrance down the hill where people can enter without using the stairs. Thanks for the info after paying the $5 for parking! The food was mediocre at best. Flavor is at the bottom of the mine shaft!! Where are you? Everything needed salt including the cheese bread! I rarely put salt on anything. The steak and lobster? Forget it! The tail was too small and the steaks were not cooked to order. The mashed potatoes were dry and tasted like they were from a freeze-dried package! The Miner Filly was a joke as well. Cooked far beyond medium, the Oscar sauce was overcooked and the crab in the sauce was non-existent! The potato wedges tasted like frozen, grocery store brand and for the menu prices, I expected more! The salad/soup bar was decent but was typical, clichÃ©d gatherings of hum-drum items. FIVE STARS on the wait staff. Our waitress was great as was her co-worker. They had other large parties to deal with and were cheerful and upbeat.
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Berta D.

It had it's up & downs. Entering the very themed restaurant is exciting for the kiddos but not so much for the adults. We were seated quickly, although our drink order took longer than works for me. Salad bar is a plus, make sure to get the location of the salad plates & soup bowls. It can get questionable but a bus boy helped my family and I. We had the Ribeye & I love to think I'm a conisseour of that particular cut. This was a disappointment. Our table was along the window with view and the sight was amazing! (Sunset I imagine would be an ultimate time to dine.)
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Dwain C.

I ate dinner at the Pomona Valley Mining Company in Pomona, CA on 2/20/2015. I've eaten there several times before. This time I had their steak special for $27.00 and my companion had their fish special for $25.00. The food is good and you have a wonderful view from your table. Kathy and Garret did a fine job as our servers. Plus, I took photos.
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Diana B.

I took my husband here for his birthday and we loved the food and everything else about this place, I love lobster tail and always order it any place we go and they had a delicious lobster tail and the desert here is also amazing. Can't wait to come back.
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Ruth V.

My boyfriend and I along with a group of friends were there to celebrate our friends 2nd yr Anniversary at brunch time, everything was so nice , our waitress was very courteous and friendly! Myself I particularly liked the Prime rib and short ribs, everyone raved about how delicious the food was and how great the variety in food and desserts choices there was..We sat right next to the window and have a great view!!
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Miguel S.

Despite reviews my wife and I are people to try something once. Even though we would drive 30 miles for our favorite spots because we know what to expect. Our ratings are based on our experience. Hostess 1, because even though we didn't have reservations it didn't seem that full when we got there and we waited about 20 minutes to be seated. The ambiance 3 because it can be romantic with the views and something to impress a first date. The food is a 1, spices are all wrong either too salty or too bland. Our steaks which we ordered filet mignons, we ordered medium rare the only acceptable way to enjoy this cut. They brought us our steaks and they were about well done. We had to wait about another 15 minutes for our food to be brought and it was better but not quite medium rare. Then as we got closer to the center we notice instead of the meat being red it was brownish. After this I could not enjoy the meal because that tells me the meat is either old or freezer burned. To top it off the meat was not seasoned with salt or pepper, instead they just covered it with bernaise sauce or the sautÃ©ed mushrooms which weren't enjoyable either. The last part which I rate our server Danielle, she was excellent 5 stars because even though we were being polite about the food she could read our body language and did the right thing to comp our sides which I did not expect. Not only for having to wait with an 8 month old child who had been patient the whole time but because she could see the disappointment and dissatisfaction with our experience. Too bad I was hoping our experience would prove me wrong but nonetheless we will not be going back sad to say.
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Meriel C.

Service is amazing, because they are very down to earth and make you feel at home. Our server was Tatiana :) View is beautiful at night. The rib eye wasn't the tastiest, BUT the scallops are mouth-watering and the salmon is delicious as well. Salad and soup bar comes with every entree!!!!!! :)
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Mandy S.

First time ever been there, but it will be my last time! Don't try to do any request because there's no point! Horrible customer service and the foods wasn't worth it the price either!
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Alejandra Z.

This place is perfect! No problems what's so ever, since the moment i arrived there with my husband. I made a RSVP just in case it was busy through yelp and it worked. I asked to get a table by the window and I got just what I wanted. The place was romantic the lights were dim and it was perfect, as the sun went down the night view was wonderful. Customer service is amazing from everyone who works there. Our server was Brandee she was great she knew exactly when to come by so we wouldn't feel pressured. And she always made sure our drinks were full. The waiter was excellent as well but I didn't get his name.Bummer! But he was great. This place has amazing customer service. I give this place a 4 stars because the food was even great. Everything tastes super fresh the food and everything at the salad bar, there was not one thing I didn't like, liked everything. I will return !:)
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Wendy H.

This review is for Mother's Day Brunch. I was very disappointed and not at all happy to have spent $150 for 4 people. Also, $5 for parking (in their own lot), which was insulting as we are already paying to come to your restaurant. It was so disorganized. They were trying to switch between their brunch and dinner service, but everyone seemed confused on how to do it. The staff seemed very stressed out. I was shocked to learn they actually do brunch every Sunday, because it seemed like this was their first time trying to pull it off. While waiting for our 2:00 reservation, around 2:15, they were taking breakfast away and a lady who appeared to be the manager asked "Do you want breakfast food? If so get a plate and get it now, we are taking it away to make room for dinner dishes." Uh...we are standing in a lobby and you want us to get food and eat here while we wait for our table? Brunch was not supposed to be over until 3, so they should not yet have been taking breakfast away, so that was annoying. Our "brunch" is now "lunch". And they had the nerve to charge me the dinner price, which was more, even though they decided to switch over before 3:00 which is when they say brunch was over. My reservation was at 2:00...and you sat us very late! Food was just ok - can't comment on breakfast obviously. Felt like I was ripped off, but more importantly not the experience I wanted to give my Mom on Mother's Day :(
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Patty B.

My FiancÃ© and I went to the Pomona Mining Co. for Valentine's day. Our service was wonderful. Our steaks were the BEST steaks we both have ever had. I ordered the Filet Mignon with sautÃ©ed mushrooms and a loaded baked potato. My FiancÃ© ordered the prime rib with herb butter. Both dishes were cooked perfectly. The bottomless salad and soup plus the cheese bread is just an added plus..So GOOD!!! Our Waitress was extremely nice and recommended a jalapeno infused margarita...TO DIE FOR!! I can't wait to go back. We also got engaged right after our dinner, so all in all it was a Fantastic night!!! We will prob have our wedding here haha
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Tracy M.

It was our first time here and we made reservations for 6:30pm . When we got there, we were early and I asked if we could sit by a window. Our hostess led us to the most gorgeous view. Our server, Justin was gracious as he listed what sides we could have... We both chose the garlic mash potatoes to go with our steak and grilled chicken breast. Then we tried the salad and soup bar... It was ok.. The soup bar was not my favorite, as I'm not a fan of split pea, menudo, nor beef and barley soup. I thought for sure they would have some clam chowder. Oh well can't win them all. For dessert, we shared a strawberry cheesecake and left very satisfied. As we left, they had great western sound effects that we laughed when we heard a horse neigh. Yeah good one! Overall the ambiance was nice.
(5)
Andy B.

Went there with 3 others for brunch. Wonderful spread. Wait staff was very attentive. None of us had anything we didn't like. Will be returning soon.
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Samantha R.

I have been here a few times. Once we came with my family, because one of our friends was a waitress there. The food was eh, but took a very long time for a party of 10. The last memorable time I have there is Valentine's Day. We had reservations, but had to wait 30 minutes. We were very irritated about that. They over book on Valentine's Day and put tables everywhere in the bar room. I ordered prime rib, the same as my husband. It was very pink and bloody when I asked for medium well. Lastly ordered a shrimp cocktail for an appetizer and ate it alone my husband didn't want any. The shrimp was fishy smelling and squishy. Low and behold I spent all night throwing up until 10 am the next day. Did not get an ounce of sleep. Worst food poising I have ever had. I called the restaurant to let them know and took forever for a manager to actually call back. She offered to have us come back for champaign brunch. It was a nice offer, but I told her I would never come back. This place makes me wonder how it stays In Business.
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Richard N.

Went here two nights ago with family. Everyone loved the food. That night they had a Trio special. It includes Steak, ribs, chicken, steamed veggies, baked potato, and all you can eat soup and salad bar. The soups were awesome, the salad bar was good. Meats were all great. This place has great atmosphere, great food, and our waitress Cathy was the best waitress ever. So friendly to all of us, very accomodating, and even hugged my kids on the way our ( not in a creepy way). Can't wait to go back.
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Saree C.

I've been here twice. I've been disappointed twice in both terms of quality of food and quality of service. Servers were grumpy, snappy and had attitudes. The other event adjacent to us was exceedingly loud clubbing music that made it really difficult to even have a conversation. Food was really chewy and lacked flavor. Even the dessert wasn't delicious. I do not see myself coming here again in the future.
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kevin t.

The food for Easter 2015 was devine. Everything was beautifully prepared and set up absolutely perfect. The service was horrible. Not enough iced tea, I sat 20 minutes waiting for an ordered iced tea. I have been waiting for a waiter now for 30 minutes..for my bill. They pass us by, we say excuse me, look at us..and go about their business. I won't be back.
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Cherry D.

This used to be a great date night venue but I was disappointed and just plan embarrassed when I invited a few friends here for dinner tonight. I should have known something was amiss when the restaurant was basically half empty when we arrived. Anyway, we each ordered something different, one steak (filet mignon), a rib platter, and a lobster seafood combo. We waited nearly 45 minutes for our entrÃ©es to arrive. The steak was so overcooked it was inedible, the ribs were mostly gristle, and the lobster tasted as if they had precooked it and just popped it in the microwave to reheat it. To be fair I did give them two stars instead of one only because the waiter was so sweet and the drinks from the bar were very tasty.
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Tyler L.

Went here for valentine's day and didnt have a reservation but we only waited for about 5 minutes whick was awesome! Our waitress was nice and extremely attentive as well. soup and salad bar was excellent and we both ordered the filet mignon and it was cooked excellently. We had a nice view from where we were and i loved the atmosphere. I will definitely be coming back here for special occasions!
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Jason T.

Went there after hearing all the hype and they treated me like I was some kind of bum..the service sucked and the food was worse.... they have a joke of a salad bar that is compatible to the buffet that cousin eddie goes to..... I'd keep your money and not waste it here....
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Renee J.

Wow-just tried calling to make a reservation for next week and the lady on the phone had the audacity to say "I'm a little busy, do you mind calling back in 10 minutes?" REALLY? How difficult would it have been to jot down a reservation for next Saturday at 7pm? Really disappointed. I get that they are probably really busy right now (brunch hour), but whatever happened to customer service??? They have an online reservation system at Opentable.com , however they require credit card information and I don't like to put my credit card info. unless I am purchasing something right then and there.
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D G.

I was here for the Mothers Day buffet. My intention was to take my mother, father in law, brother, and wife out to a nice brunch, have laughs, and thank mom for the pain in the ass I was growing up. My mom was quite excited and looking forward to this after showing her awesome pictures of the place and the view. Sorry mom, I let you down. Our reservation was at 11:30. I live a couple minutes down the street, but my mom was driving in from Long Beach, and had called to tell me she would be about 5 minutes late. I thought no problem. We were heading up the hill and just needed to park. Well, come to find out, everyone was waiting in a valet line to have their car parked. Why would you charge people to park their cars in your own lot? Not a separate lot, but YOUR OWN LOT? So there's about 20 cars in front of us and it's 11:25. I pop out of the car and run inside the restaurant to make sure we don't lose the table. While waiting to be seated, i soon realized why the parking was so horrendous... They were seating walk-ins. I figured it this way.. There are cars waiting in line to be parked, in a parking lot which is most likely being occupied by people without reservations and the people that DO have the reservations are now going to be 30-45+ minutes late....Hmmm. This sounds pretty messed up. So it took my wife 30 minutes to get the car parked. My poor mom, who has gotten there only 5 minutes later than us waited 45 minutes and didn't even valet. She practically got in an accident while pulling into a space someone was pulling out of (she got one of the very few self-serve spots). She said there were still about 15 cars in front of her when she parked. The parking got a 1. Management take a hint: TAKE RESERVATIONS ONLY NEXT YEAR AND YOU SHOULDN'T HAVE THIS PROBLEM. People that make reservations are making them because they WANT to be there and had planned to have a great experience. Don't eff it up for them. And then you know what to expect and can be better prepared. Now, their redemption. My server. i think her name was Cat. She was AWESOME. After being seated, she told us where to find what foods and kept the champagne coming! She saved the day. Thank you Cat!
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Elizabeth M.

This place is WONDERFUL. A friend and I went to their champagne & buffet brunch this past Sunday. From the minute we drove up the gorgeous driveway leading to the restaurant overlooking the Pomona Valley, we knew we were in a special place. The host took our name and directed us to begin our experience in the bar, where we were immediately greeted with a couple of glasses of champagne. We only waited about 5 or 10 minutes to be seated at our table, which was right next to the expansive windows overlooking the gorgeous landscape of the valley below. Our table area was clean, warm, welcoming and within seconds we had a courteous server filling our champagne glasses and explaining the expansive buffet. We had the most delicious food: pasta salads, fruit salads, fresh seafood and soup. There was a Southern-style buffet with BBQ ribs, chicken fried steak, sausage and bacon. We moved on to the second room (!!!) to enjoy some freshly made waffles, made-to-order omelets and succulent prime rib. All the while, our champagne glasses were kept full and we never had want for anything. Each member of their serving and bussing team was friendly, helpful and quick. We lingered at our warm, cozy table for hours, enjoying the amazing view, going back to get thirds and fourths of the delicious crab legs and prime rib, trying to find space to partake in the dessert table with the chocolate fountain and array of baked goods. The experience was AWESOME, and for the price of around $26, this all-you-can-eat champagne brunch buffet at Pomona Valley Mining Company is one of THE BEST ways to spend your Sunday. Cheers!
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Stephanie M.

My husband and I dined here with friends for a celebratory dinner. Even though we had a reservation, we still had to wait to be seated. I think for the amount of money we spent on our meal, it's only fair to share the pros and cons of this establishment. Pros: -The view was beautiful. -The "mining" decor suited the experience nicely. -The wait staff was very friendly and attentive. -Even though we stayed here until closing time, we didn't get the feeling that we were being kicked out. -The cheese bread is delish. Cons: -The wait, even though we had a reservation. -It is stuffy in there...a little too warm. It wasn't very comfortable after having a drink or two. -Two people in our party ordered prime ribs, both were very cold and were taken back by the waitress. They brought back new prime ribs, but it would've been nice if the manager had comped at least one of the meals. -The meals here are not cheap so having to serve your own salad here was unexpected and a bummer. They didn't have a great selection either. -The soup was a little watery. -The chicken wasn't "succulent" as it was described on the menu. I wish we could have given this restaurant more stars, because it has potential to be a great establishment. It's in a great location, convenient (near the freeway), the views are spectacular, but it definitely needs a little TLC.
(2)
Aaron K.

Nice spot for weekend brunch, we always enjoy the food and service here. The view is nice, we like the window seats.
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Shelley k.

This is an update after the manager invited us back to a Sunday Brunch on them. Vast improvement! Our server was the best of the best -- friendly and attentive. My daughter couldn't find the fresh strawberries so she went and got us a plate of them. Our champagne glasses were always full. It was a nice spread. They had eggs, potatoes, biscuits, gravy, bacon, sausage, baby back ribs, beef ribs, chicken crepes, waffles, omelets, etc. My mother said that the menudo was very good. I liked the snow crab legs and drawn butter. The blintzes are very good, especially with some strawberry or cherry sauce and whipped cream! The lemon cake and chocolate mousse cake were great! My husband loved the ribs. My only suggestions are: Some of the prime rib should be medium. It was quite well-done and since I like it rare, I don't bother with well done. The salad bar could also use some redesign. That's just personal opinion. One of our party says to lose the home fries and get mashed potatoes -- also a personal preference thing. All in all, a wonderful experience and we will be back.
(4)
Gary G.

Good food good and atmosphere our server Sylvia was very courteous and very attentive to all of our needs. Never had to ask for anything it was like she could read our minds.I wish all restaurants had this good of servers.
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A P.

Great service by Tatiana. Needs interior updating and landscaping work. My prime rib was really good. Salmon and steak slightly over cooked. Great mai tai.
(3)
Aarron W.

Came here for mothers day brunch and was very pleased.
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Michael C.

Went here today for a brunch with my wife and 4 yr old kid. It was a buffet style brunch. You could have them make you an omelet, or some pasta, there were waffles (hard), cheese enchiladas and beans and rice, fajitas, baby back ribs (good), oysters (good), shrimp, fruit and some really crappy deserts that looked like carrot cake you can buy at the supermarket. Price was outrageous for that kind of quality food. $47 per adult; $11 for kids 2 - 10. Cost us about $90.00 out the door. The "server" for our table sucked. didn't greet us at the table, we just got up and helped our selves. only brought us our drinks, and napkins upon request, and our bill. I had a hard time even tipping her the $2 I laid out for her. Too expensive for buffet food and poor table services.
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Elissa C.

I wish I could come here more often. Been numerous times over the years, but has to be a somewhat of a special occasion. It's a little pricey to go on the regular. Love the salad bar with the numerous options. The blackened Halibut is my favorite. So good that I haven't ordered anything else in years. The garlic bread is delicious. My husband always get's the steak and loves it. Very romantic spot.
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Marie R.

I had my wedding reception here this Summer and it was great! I had nothing to worry about. Guests are still talking about how good the cake, food, and service was! I'm so glad we had nothing to worry about on our special day. I would highly recommend this venue!!!!
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Melanie G.

We went last night for our 15th wedding anniversary. I booked through Open Table. It started out well we were seated right at 6 pm our reservation time. The waitress was nice showed us the salad bar etc..When we received our food we both had one bite of the rice pilaf and realized it had come out of a bag and had been microwaved. It wasn't even rice pilaf as it had corn and peas in it! My husband's prime rib tasted as if it had been boiled. My filet was nice though. The salad bar was nice also. We would have been ok with it all until desert time came. We usually get a desert specially made as it is our anniversary. We were ok with them not doing that for us, so we just ordered a choc cookie with ice cream. I ordered that at 7 pm. At 7:20 we inquired about it and my husband was told by the waitress that it takes a while to make and she will check on it. He said we have to go get our daughter, just cancel the order. She said no I will bring it to go for you...ice cream to go?? Then she comes back and says it was never made for us..Needless to say we are never going back! Didn't need to give us an attitude and defend the staff when it was never made! Bill was over $125 also...
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Raman D.

The wife and I went there for our 5th anniversary. I had seen this place for the last 30 odd years and thought I'd finally give it a shot. I have to say we were impressed. Our waitress was Kathy and she did a great job taking care of us.
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Lorraine M.

What has happened to this beautiful restaurant? Went to dinner last night, we made reservations for 6:00, sat in the bar until about 6:20 and when asked we found out they had forgotten about us. Our waitress was nice but clearly overwhelmed. My date had rib eye which he said was delicious, my prime rib was cold, au jus was cold and oh by the way we ran out of baked potatoes.WTF it is not even 7:00 and we are in a steak and potatoes restaurant! Clearly, won't be going back for awhile
(1)
George B.

The quality of the food does not match the price. My wife and I ordered the boneless rib eye and 1) my medium steak was medium well 2) I needed A-1 sauce and 3) the onions, bell peppers and mushroom topper was undercooked. The steak was not horrible, but it would be something I would expect out of a steer & stein restaurant, a $15 steak at best. Also ordered the artichoke appetizer that I had them take back due to the lack of flavor. I would rather spend a bit more and go somewhere I can get a prime cut, such as Duane's Steakhouse in Riverside. The view and salad bar were about the only thing going for them.
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Hellyka G.

Can I give a half star? Me and my boyfriend came here for our anniversary because we were both really interested in trying this place. I was surprised by some of the crappy reviews but we both agreed they were bad mostly from big event buffets which we wouldn't be doing so we gave it a shot. At first. Service was great. Valet was quick, even though we were five minutes late to our 7pm reservation we were seated immediately at a table with a great view. Our waitress was prompt and ready to help us right away with drinks. The drinks were delicious. We ordered appetizers and got soup while we waited for the main meal. Everything tasted great. Then we got our food. I had the top sirloin and my boyfriend had the filet mignon. My sirloin was cooked to order but just tasted so blan. Like there was no seasoning or tasteyness to it. Until I started adding salt, pepper, some A1, and my mashed potatoes. Still a little blan but it tasted better. My boyfriends filet (from my view) still great and cooked to order but just had no flavor. For it being bacon wrapped it still tasted so boring. So not worth how much they were. And then service just went down. We got our food, our waitress came back and asked my boyfriend if he wanted another drink (he finished his, I still had half of mine). His second drink came fast and still delicious but we didn't see our waitress again (and within that time i was ready for another drink) until we finished our meal and our table was already cleared. All of that was maybe 30 to 45 minutes? Seriously, what happen!? I still had a great time on our anniversary date but the blan meat and terrible service at the end kind of killed the experience a bit. I would be happy to try again just not anytime soon.
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Jason O.

Great view and romantic setting. The food is lackluster. Filet was over cooked and prime rib was kinda dry. Bread is to die for. Salad bar is very good. Servoce was excellent with all staff
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Steve O.

Great service, great view, great salad bar and if you're as lucky as I am you'll have Great friends with you! Salad bar was fresh, well stocked and very clean. Soups were hot and very delicious! The waiter couldn't have been nicer and the door staff very accommodating.
(5)
A B.

Food was okay. Nothing too exciting. There isn't a large menu to choose from. No burgers. They have Salmon, steak, lobster tails, and a chicken dish. Then they have an okay bar with some soup( that we didn't want to touch). My husband was there with his mother to celebrate her birthday. I believe our waitress name was Tatiana. She took our drink and food orders and when she came back I had a change of heart about what I ordered. When she came back with the drinks I asked if I could change my order she stated that she had already put the order in the kitchen and that there was already a change made to one of the orders at the table. I looked confused when she said that because she made it seem as if you can only do one order change per table? When she came to check on us in the middle of our meal my husband told her that it was his mothers birthday and she said 'oh, really?" It was like she didn't care. But about 15 mins went by and she came with the complimentary ice cream for her birthday. I guess they don't sing happy birthday here.
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Arvin P.

Had dinner here with my daughter's Godparents after a long day of working on the car and shopping. We were in the mood for a good steak, but were very disappointed. We ordered a filet mignon, medium rare, a rib eye, rare, and a NY, medium rare. Once we cut into the steaks, we ended up with a filet mignon, medium well (a sin if you ask me), a rib eye, medium, and a NY, medium well. For $30 steaks, we expected them to be cooked to our liking. Instead, they were all cooked well beyond our liking. We actually enjoyed the salad bar and the garlic cheese bread better than the main course. The view is stunning, just wish the food was just as stunning.
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Jocelyn M.

Took my mom for her birthday brunch. They have this brunch buffet thing going on for Sundays. Not sure if it is all the time, but walk in and ask to be seated since we did not have reservations. The hostess was cool enough to seat us near a window so we had a very nice view past the table in front of the window lol. The buffet spread seemed cool, but absolutely nothing vegetarian except some iceberg lettuce - FAIL My family enjoyed though. They had: -Spare ribs -Lobster tails -Crab legs -Sliced ham -fish (I think it was salmon?) -rice (made with chicken or beef stock) -collard greens (made with pork) -Cookies -pudding -frozen yogurt -fruit medley My lunch rounded out to a double of Knob Creek on a couple rocks =) Cheers to having my bourbon! PS There is a tiny little tv in the bar area, but would not come here for that.
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Heather F.

My husband and I went to dinner last weekend last Sat for our anniversary we were running a little late for our reservation I called to change and they happily changed it. When we arrived we got a table with a great view. My husband had the prime rib and I had the shrimp and scallop scampi the food was delicious, the salad bar was fresh and had lots of options. The soups on the salad bar were great the beef barley soup was amazing. For dessert we had the bourbon bread pudding it was good but so large we had to take half of it home. The service was excellent . Our server was very attentive . Two managers came by to ensure we were having a good experience. I highly recommend Pomona Valley Mining Co. The Sunday Brunch is amazing too.
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Melissa S.

I have only been to this place one time and that was for their Sunday brunch. It was on Super Bowl Sunday so they were not that busy but the hostess said you have to usually make reservations 24 hours in advance. We were seated a few minutes later next to a huge wall of glass where you could see an awesome view for miles. The waitress was really nice and always had the drinks full. Our dirtied plates were not on the table for long. They had the best fresh squeezed orange juice. It was so sweet. The food was so good. They had pancakes, waffles, carne asada, omelette bar and meat carving station, pasta making bar, smoked salmon, cold salads, bacon and sausage and so much more. The manager came to our table and made sure everything was good and talked awhile with us and told us if you show up before 10:30am they give you $5 off per person. It was a lot of fun and great food.
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Dana G.

I was extremely disappointed when I took my 94 year old father for dinner. We were going to use our Entertainment coupon that stated get one complimentary dinner entree with the purchase of another dinner. entree. Maximum value $20. When we opened the menu there was NOT ONE entree on the entire menu that was $20 or less. Everything was priced higher! When I questioned the waitress how we were supposed to receive a complementary entree for $20 when there wasn't any on the menu she didn't have an answer. When I spoke to the manager he said cooperate office puts out those coupons and he couldn't do anything about it and I should be happy because it was a "good deal". I feel this coupon totally mislead the consumer and the restaurant should be held responsible to deliver "a complimentary dinner" like the coupon states.
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Ada G.

Great place to have a Sunday brunch! Fun atmosphere for both adults and the kids really enjoyed themselves. Atmosphere: This place has a ton of character with its old timey Western/Miner theme and the view is incredible! Food: Great selection and variety. I enjoyed the mexican food and omelet stations best. Champagne was delicious and the portions generous! Though my favorite drink is the Miner's Margarita! Service: Our server, Kat, was very personable and attentive. From the moment we sat down, we were immediately served with champagne and never waited for a re-fill! Overall, a very good experience. We'll definitely be back!
(5)
Vanessa M.

I was extremely exited to come here until we received the worse service ever! We had reservations for 7:30 for a birthday party and didn't get a table until 8:30 by the time we got our table everyone was hungry we got our orders out for drinks only a few of us got drinks back by the time food started coming out it was 9:30 some of us had steaks and they were not cooked the way we wanted them and while everyone was eating a waiter came and asked if we wanted any boxes since they were basically done eating while the birthday girl was STILL waiting for her food along with 2others when the food finally came out it was wrong to make things worse the bday girls plate was wrong! We didn't leave the restaurant until 10:30 due to all the mix-ups
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T C R.

I went to a wedding at Mining Company. The setting was beautiful but there was a wedding crasher in the aisle... A lizard! I couldn't focus on the ceremony because I was too busy making sure the lizard wouldn't crawl my way. Once the wedding was finished the guest were escort to a side room to receive complimentary drinks which was nice but not enough room for 300 guest the wedding had, so there were a lot of women walking without their high heels in their feet. After waiting an hour and a half we were told the reception area was ready. The reception area was beautiful with a wonderful view of Pomona and the sunset. The spinach salad with sweet bacon vinaigrette was good but I didn't care for the main course steak, chicken mixed vegetables and mashed potatoes. The steak and chicken were dry, and mashed potatoes had lumps in them. Overall, the night was memorable but I would not eat there again.... Only if there is other wedding.
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Cesar R.

awesome brunch, a good selection and the service is excellent.
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William H.

Cheerio fellow Yelpers! Stopped by Ye Ole Mining Company for a meal with the lady friend. Good food.. Good times. I had the Ole miners filly. Nice steak. Nicer potatoes. Had some garlic on them. They were good. My girlfriend is hot. Come on by!
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Dershel C.

Had a good time on father's day here and our waitress Bernadette was awesome. We will definitely go again!
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Sabrina G.

Terrible place to have a party. Big rip off. Food was terrible. Service was rude. Almost ruined my sons wedding rehearsal dinner. Very disappointed My guests didnt know if we were having fish or chicken, you just couldnt tell, yuck!
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Christian A.

Let me start by saying we chose this place because we've been to this restaurant before and always loved it. This time we came was a different story. My mom, her fiancÃ©, his son, and myself made a reservation and were seated within 15 minutes upon arrival. We placed our orders with Nena, who was very sweet and absolutely professional throughout our entire meal. The salad and soup bar was delicious and as we waited and waited, she assured us our entrees were on their way. About 30 minutes later, we asked how soon the food would be out. Nena told us it would be out promptly. She apologized and promised our meals would be out very soon. More time went by and we had asked for our alcohol to be comped. No problem she said. Another ten minutes went by and we asked to speak with the manager. The general manager came out and apologized for the inconvenience. She gave us a free bottle of wine and mentioned our meal was comped. I didn't even hear that! Our food arrived after 90 minutes and it was so delicious! I ordered the shrimp scampi & scallops (I inhaled it because it was that good). We left her a 40% tip and called it a night. I want to thank Nena and the general manager for their professionalism. Although we waited quite a bit for our food, the experience was spectacular. Thank you very much.
(4)
Tink H.

I would have given it a negative 3 stars if I could have. We took our mom there for Mother's Day, what a waste of money. Food: cold, no flavor, small selections of entrees, definitely food was not fresh (more than likely frozen food that has been reheated). Staff: slow, only came by our table to take drink order then 15 mins later finally bring our drinks (we only ordered ice tea and sodas). This place is overpriced and highly overrated. Do yourself a favor a just go to the store but the most expensive steak or fish you can find, get some potatoes and veggies then go home and cook it yourself; you will have saved a ton of money and you'll actually enjoy your meal.
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Carlos S.

Perfect for a late night romantic dinner ! The drinks are always strong along with New York cut ! The salad bar is full of variety just the soups could use some help ..Esp the clam chowder .. But the cheese bread is one if a kind !
(5)
Nat Y.

So very disappointed with the New Year's Eve party 2014. The rate was $20 more than 12/31/2013 ($60 previously and now $80) however, the food, music was worst that ever. The crowd is older (average age I would say over 40 years) but the DJ played rap music with explicit lyrics. The music quality was bad and the speakers were rattling (sign of replacement needed). The crowd would only dance when more familiar songs were played. Previous year they gave you two Free drinks coupon, this year only one. Food was plain and dessert was horrible and was completely empty and did not refill. No New Year's balloon, decoration, just gave out paper hats and crowns. No performance (there was in 2013). What is Pomona Mining becoming? Is it under new management? Seems like they just throw out this and test to see how many people fall for it. As for New Year's champagne, each gets 1/2 glass. Please do not go if you want to 'celebrate' the New Year.
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Trina T.

We decided to try their brunch again after several years to see if anything improved. WOW.....Shocked to find out that now you have to pay $5 to park for an overly priced brunch, plus the food is really sub-par.....The best part of the brunch were the flaky biscuits and scrambled eggs.....The service was exceptional however, and our champagne glasses were always kept filled which I appreciated....but will we be back?....Not likely. A MUCH BETTER brunch is Sierra Lakes in Fontana.
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Lauren A.

My boyfriend and I took his mom and aunt there for the Sunday Brunch Buffet this past Sunday. My boyfriend and his family had never been there so they were immediately taken by the beautiful scenery and view. The host was very sweet and prompt. Since our whole party hadn't arrived they asked if we'd like to go to the bar area for a drink while we waited. Within 10 minutes a manager came over and escorted us to our table so that we could enjoy the gorgeous view. Once everyone arrived the waitresses started pouring the champagne!!! woo hoo!!! We all enjoyed the food so much and yes, we all ate a little bit of everything. Everything was delicious!!! The Omlete and Pasta stations were TO DIE FOR!!! I enjoyed mexican food station and their waffles. The beans tasted home made! Our waitresses were awesome and we never waited for a re-fill and they promptly picked up any plates or utensils that were not being used. All in all it was an amazing sunday. I will definitely be going back again!!!!!
(5)
Sparky P.

The cheapest you will be looking at on a weekend dinner menu is $26. Skip that, and just come here when you have a weekday celebration or just want to spoil yourself. Otherwise, it'st just not worth the price. Why? For $15.95 you can get a prime rib, with an all you can eat salad bar! (weekdays sadly do not include friday) So what's with this place? This place actually was an old mining facility and has been revamped into a steak house. Keeping with the theme, they use "gold panning plates" (pie tins) as salad plates and they were the original inventors of mason jars as water cups. That's right, for all you hipster trendy restos that popped up in the past few years? Pomona Valley Mining has been on that "trend" for decades longer than all ya alls! My favorite part is the garlic cheese bread. In the tradition of all great cheese bread, (sizzler, claim jumpers, etc.) it has lots and lots of melted cheese, on so much butter the bread is squishy. The seasoning they put on it I swear is crack. For those who are fans of the horseradish, Pomona Valley Mining has really fresh horseradish with quite the kick! Don't come here expecting Flemming's or Morton's. It's not stuffy, and while the meat is good, the side are very much homespun. It DOES blow Sizzler or Black Angus out of the water but it is a little pricey. Do come here expecting a good view of the valley BUT only for parties 6 or less otherwise it's a fire hazard if you are seated on the lower tables. For $15.95 it's worth it. . . at full price? It's only worth it if the company you are with is worth it and if you like views.
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Mega S.

My family (excluding me) just came home from Texas. Judging from their photos...California lacks some taste. Rustic taste, I mean. Walking to the restaurant, I was blown away. Not only because we were on a hill-and the wind blowing. But, because the view was spectacular. Overlooking the city of Pomona (thus the name). The food was good. A bit biased, because I ate the steaks from Omaha, Nebraska.. None-the-less, the filet I had was tender and melted in my mouth. In addition to the mouth dropping view we had..the all you can have salad bar was good. The lettuce, crisp..and the variety was endless. Oh. And not to mention their soups..goooood as well. I'm not butt hurt that my family didn't take me to Texas, since I felt the eye-haw feeling right here in California. P.S. it's a good date place. OR another option is Orange Hill..
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Heather H.

My BF and I come here often for the champagne brunch. I have never been let down. Prime Rib & Ham, Omelette Station, Fajita Station, Pasta Station, Shrimp & Snow Crab Legs and best of all a chocolate fountain. Just don't sit by the window...it gets too hot..
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Rho L.

There was a moment in time, some years ago, when dining at pvmc was esteemed and considered fancy shmancy even. Big family gatherings for sunday brunch definitely gave sundays a whole other meaning. However, my last few visits for dinner were less , much less than stellar. I've ordered prime rib, and several other cuts of steak that just weren't cooked to my liking and at times, even a bit tough to eat. The side dishes, including soup/salad are usually alright. The view is gorgeous though, I will absolutely give pvmc that much. Now if only the great view overshadowed the mediocre food, we'd all be set... Oh and I also stopped by recently to check out their nighttime lounge downstairs, yeah, no thanks. Crowd was somewhat unlively and the dj was a fail. The only redeeming factor was having our group together. I will give sunday brunch another whirl though.....
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Tejas M.

We came here for a party! There is a view but not an outstanding one which one would expect. The soda they had put up before dinner was flat so I asked the guy in charge to get new one. He said it will take 5-10 minutes which I didn't mind. However, this never came, not even after dinner i.e. after 45-60 minutes or so. Most people on my table barely ate their lasagna served for dinner with mixed vegetables. When most people don't eat, you gotta think the food must have been OK at the very best! In the desert, we supposively had 2 choices of chocolate cake and Tiramisu. I asked for Tiramisu just when it was starting to get served but the guys said they were already out and could not get me any! The best thing I had liked here was their bread... which I must admit was very good! But all in all, I wouldn't be looking forward to go there again...
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Ilyssa D.

I was just here this past Sunday for brunch with my boyfriend. We went around 11:30am and we were greeted with friendly smiles and sat within minutes. As soon as we were sat our server approached us and topped off our glasses with champagne. Our glasses were never empty. The servers were very attentive and nice and just great to have a quick chat with. The brunch here is so diverse and there is absolutely something for everyone. I love it. They have a waffle station where they make fresh Belgian waffles for you. You can top them with mounds of strawberries and whip cream. It's so good. They also have ribs that just fall off the bone. My boyfriend couldn't get enough of those! We rolled out of there quite satisfied! Great food and great service made for a very happy us! We will definitely be back!
(5)
Selina L.

OMG the lobster is so good! I usually take my mom to North Woods West Covina location for lobster on her birthday (that's the only place she likes to order lobster from). Now that we are nearby Mining Co. and wanted to try forever we broke our 12 year tradition and came here. We were not dissapointed. Instead of one big lobster tail we received two small ones. They were so sweet and juicy. I also had a ribeye that wad cooked to perfection and good quality. The bread was good too. Salad bar was decent I did enjoy it but for being such a nice restaurant it seems kind of sizzler quality (only the salad bar I mean). They get 4 stars for good food and good service.
(4)
Roy H.

Food was okay. Nothing that would make us come back... And have no idea why the charge $5 for mandatory valet... After all this is still Pomona. Anyway... Our waitress Kathy was great, friendly, and helpful!
(3)
Icha G.

Beautiful view, but food was nothing special and really overpriced. I went here for a bridal shower once but never came back.
(2)
Jean V.

We attend a graduation party. Its a nice venue but I'm not a fan of their food.
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Lacy P.

we came here for their easter buffet and it was very disappointing. The restaurant seemed a little run down and the food was below mediocre. I heard about this place from friends and thought "a buffet of crab legs sound delicious." I was wrong! When I ate the crab, I felt like i was sucking on a salt block. I can't think of anything that I tasted that had me wanting seconds. Bottom line, I would not suggest the buffet here. I cant say anything about their normal meals, but judging from what i experienced, I don't have very high expectations. I love animals, but watching cats roaming around outside as we ate made us wonder what creatures dwell in the area that keep the cats so healthy. Everything seemed a little unsanitary
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Jameson S.

We tried this restaurant because we had heard from a friend that it had some great views and the food was pretty good; we also had a couple gift certificates which helped. We went on a Saturday night for our anniversary and had no trouble getting a table near the window (which we highly recommend since the views are quite impressive). Entrees came with all you can eat salad and soup which is a nice plus and helps justify the otherwise steep price. Beats your standard sizzler salad bar but nothing spectacular. She had: The Miner's filly with mashed potatoes. This filet was cooked pretty well but came with bernaise sauce that literally looked like nacho cheese. Once scraped off and eaten with the potatoes it tasted pretty good but nothing amazing. We both agreed that vegetables left something to be desired and may have come from a frozen bag He had: The New York Grub steak. This steak cost the same price as the filet but didn't taste nearly as good. It came covered in onions, peppers and mushrooms none of which could help the overall bland flavor of the steak. Again the potatoes were the best part and the veggies were forgettable. Would recommend getting a filet instead. Overall: PVMC boast some nice views and a unique environment but the food leaves a lot to be desired. In no way can it match up to finer steak houses but at the same time that is not what they are going for. They make up for the quality with quantity and if this is what you're looking for then give it a shot. We most likely wont be going back anytime soon.
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Joy D.

I went maybe a month ago or so for a birthday. Unlike the other review seen here I did NOT go to the buffet and actually enjoyed a very nice dinner. First off, our seats were great. We sat right next to the window and enjoyed a great view of the sunset overlooking everything. Given no matter where you sit you get a great view because of all the big windows. Second, our waitress was a doll. Super nice super sweet. Always checking up on us. Third, the food. Yes there was a salad bar but won me over were the multiple soup choices. For my entree i ordered the scallops and trust me, they were excellent. Yes the location is a little random. And yes it was not busy or packed. But the fact that there were only so many people in the restaurant made things a lot more intimate and enjoyable.
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Melody R.

I came here with my family to celebrate my moms birthday. This place was delicious. I tried to have a little bit of everything. From menudo to pasta to the crab legs and even some sweets. The server was attentive. Was even pleasantly surprised that they still did a little singing and cake for a birthday, even though it was brunch.
(5)
Larry H.

Pomona Valley Mining Company has been around for over two decades and could use a fresh up of the entire facility. People come here for the view and the 15.99 prime rib special with all you can eat salad bar. the other items on the menu are over priced for portion size and quality. The salad bar is above average and the corn chowder soup was perfect. If you get the prime rib special, make sure you ask for med rare. Anything else and it will come out med. well or above. The service we had was prompt and knowledgeable. It is just my opinion that the establishment needs a facelift. However, I would still recommend it for a special occasion without kids. It is a waste of money with children.
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Micky B.

I remember when...that's the best way to describe this place. The Mining Company used to be a swanky steak house. Where you would want to dress up and dine. The view is great. Especially at night. And their salad bar used to be one of the best around. USED TO BE is the key word here. It had been several years since my last visit to Mining Company. We decided we wanted to return and kindle some fond memories. Instead we found a candidate for Restaurant Impossible. The service is good. You can't blame the wait staff for the food or drinks. Can you? We gave this place a first and second shot. Both times I wasn't impressed. On our first visit they were out of everything my husband ordered. I haven't been a waitress since I was a kid, but it seems to me you should know you're out a main dish, dinner special or promoted beer before it's offered to customers. Sadly he ordered a rib eye, which was way overcooked. We had to send it back. Our daughter ordered the salmon. The waitress had assistance bringing out our meals but for some reason her assistant gave the salmon to another table. The err was caught by our waitress but not before the other customer had taken a couple of bites out of it. The waitress assisting, having been corrected proceeded to take the plate from the other table and give it to our daughter. What???? My husband called it out and her meal was taken back and replaced. Rather quickly I might add, maybe too quickly. Talk about being uncomfortable. The manager offered to pay for one desert. Our tab for four was over $200.00. Second try. Why?? I don't know. My husband and I wanted to take some friends of ours to dinner and this place seemed centrally located to both of us. So here we go again. Sat right by the window but couldn't enjoy the view because our backs were to the window. Oh well, No biggie. Drinks were watery, my steak was cold and once again, we had to send a steak back because it was undercook. My supposed filet seemed very fatty and flavorless. The sauce they use and slather all over your steak, mixes with the blood and doesn't look appetizing at all. The cheese bread was awesome and the cheese cake is a winner. Again our tab was over $300.00. The food is not the best quality. A fatty filet and a sirloin you could barely cut through. A steak restaurant should know how to cook a steak and at which temperature it should be served. The lobster was chewy. And if you order a cocktail from the bar it should contain some sort of alcohol . At least enough to be able to taste it. Right? There will be no third try for this place. It's heyday is long gone. RIP Pomona Valley Mining Company.
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A R.

Service was HORRIBLE.."Kat" this is for you.... We were a party of 7.......It took her forever to bring out the drinks...and take the order....but whatever, shit happens...THEN, she was asked "what to you have on TAP"...she rattles off what they have...we order a bottle of wine and a beer on tap....comes back with the bottle of wine and 2 glasses (we needed 3), then says "we ran out of "insert beer name" on TAP so I opened a bottle and poured it for you" WTF, WTF... Kat, try asking next time if that is what your guest wants... Finally brings 3rd wine glass...throughout the dinner she was slow bringing drinks or even asking if everything was ok. Oh, but she wasn't short on her commentary. THE MOST annoying thing any waitress can do is make comments about what her guests are eating...or how long it takes them to eat it...Kat dropped little comments throughout the evening about this...SUPER ANNOYED US...anyway, we were almost done with dinner waiting on the last 2 people and she says..."oh, you ate it all, must run in the family" WTF... I forget what I responded but she knew I was annoyed. She comes back takes another plate, makes a comment but the reply was "pleasant" so she SAYS "...at least YOU take it as a compliment". WTF! I finally said "what is THAT supposed to mean and who are you directing it to?" "oh, nothing...it means nothing".... (blank confused look on her face) Now for the food review "ok" the food was just "ok"...for $348.00...Meh, not worth it.. I probably wont give The Pomona Mining Co another chance. Oh, and Kat got a $60.00 tip...here is one more tip KAT, you need to keep your mouth shut and serve the "Glory Hole" don't make commentaries on how long it takes for your guest to eat it. Bring it, place it on the table, it's eaten, you take the plate away. Simple.
(1)
Storm C.

Food is okay. We ordered the Prime Rib - good. Service is So-So View is spectacular at night. You see all the lights of Chino, Corona etc.
(3)
Ray G.

Salad bar was bare , steak was under cook eked , tonic was flat in my vodka tonic done with PMC!!!
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Susan M.

We came here for brunch and it was pretty good. There was a wide variety of food offerings including a salad bar, omelet station, Mexican food (churros, enchiladas, fajitas), Eggs Benedict, bacon, sausage, shellfish, rice, a carving station, waffles, pasta and much more. The price was $26.95 for adults and included all you can drink champagne. I have been to better brunch buffets, but this was good. The best part was the omelet station because I was able to get a special order. The beef at the carving station was dry and over-cooked. The fajita meat was good and one can get warmed flour or corn tortillas.
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John P.

After reading some mixed reviews my I was a little worried about coming but the girlfriend and I decided to give it a shot the day after Valentines Day. I had always seen it but had no idea how to get there. Mapquest directions in hand we made our way up the mountain and finally made it to the building. It was quite dark at the top and felt like a setting for a horror western flick but we finally made it inside to the very rustic interior. We got there around 7 and were told to wait in the bar. After the girlfriend ordered a $5 dirty shirly that was quite good and strong, and chatting with the very friendly bartender for about 10 minutes we were led to our seat. We had a nice large window booth, with a nice view of the hillside, the freeway and the lit up city of pomona. Most of the seating is quite dark and does make a nice romantic dinner. Our waiter was excellent, very knowledgeable about the menu and extremely helpful, with a few reccomendations he saved us a good $10-$15 from our bill. We split a steak that was a bit bland, but excellently cooked, and we both got access to the salad bar. Though we had been hoping for a few more toppings, everything they had was very fresh and delicious, even the soups. We finished our meal with a giant slice of cheesecake which one of the best slices of cheesecake either one of us have ever had. We both highly enjoyed our time here, the service and food quality were great and we will most definately be back.
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Armaan A.

Good food, awesome views, unique vibe.
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Ernesto C.

STAY AWAY FROM THIS PLACE! They are very disorganized, when we checked in at the reception they told us we were seated downstairs, it turned out we were upstairs. The best thing about the Mother's Day Brunch was the short wait for our table. The food was at best mediocre. The staff was adequate, although they did come around at regular intervals I can't say that was the worst part of the brunch. The view, it is Pomona Valley, the 10 FWY, Denney's, and miles of single family dwellings, really???? This place would be a good candidate for that cable television show that attempts to turn around really horrible eating establishments. What else can I say about this place? The Valet or lack there of. How does one get their keys lost at the Valet Station? So, we went to turn in our claim check and 45 minutes later, no car. Luckily we had a hide-a-way key located on the vehicle. I actually had to go retrieve my own car because they actually had lost the key. After we were home and visiting with family, we received a call asking if we wanted to come pick up the key? Really, they should have delivered it to us, but instead they took our address and will send it in that mail. I will steer clear of this place, in the future.
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James F.

Do not make any reservations her for any buffet after 5pm. There is hardly any staff to help. The food looks like and tastes like it was the left overs for the day. They break down and set up the room back to what it was, while letting others that have not paid for the buffet price.
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Dr G.

I am sorry to say that this place is as bad as the overwhelming number of other negative reviews declare! DO NOT GO TO THIS RESTAURANT!!! The service was HORRIBLE! This was a retirement party for a close relative so there was a non-refundable deposit and a mandatory large tip. The servers started off just fine; however, after seeing to it that everyone had a whopping two small glasses of their cheap champagne, the servers began to disappear for longer intervals. When we had to track them down and almost beg for more champagne pours, they appeared to have an attitude problem and made sure that they brought us warm champagne. Of course, they really had no incentive to care about us because they already knew they were getting a great tip whether we lived or died. The food quality is average to below-average. Nothing to shout about and definitely not worth anywhere near $30/person. The bottom line is that it is clear this establishment suffers from poor management because there is no way the food quality would be so lackluster and the staff would not walk around with such poor attitudes if management was doing a consistently great job.
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Jessica G.

So disappointing I invited my family here for Easter and was hoping to enjoy ourselves for the champagne brunch. I came here for my bday and was blown away by the view. My family and I got there at 940 and were seated promptly at 10. So I was expecting some smooth sailing I was brought my mimosa right away perfect combo of champagne and oj. I was feeling great til they pulled the shade down on us. They placed a colored note asking us to limit our time at the buffet to 1.5 hours (photo posted). 10 people 1.5 hours is nearly impossible. Now for 37 dollars per person that is very dÃ©classÃ© on top on that the tables didn't even fill up. The room was empty. I was very disappointed and will not be returning any time soon.
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Julie N.

I went here yesterday for the Sunday Champagne Brunch. The food is served buffet style, all you can eat. The price is kind of high, $26.95 for adult, but if you drink enough champagne and eat some snow crab legs it will be worth it. I must admit the view of the valley is nice, even though when I went it was smoggy. Honestly the food and service was good, but not great. They have a lot of american and mexican selections. An omelette and pasta bar, where you can make your own creation. They even had churros which were pretty awesome and a chocolate fountain to make chocolate cover strawberries. I would come here again for the view and selection, but only once or twice a year.
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Alfred C.

I came here today to take my mom out for an early Mother's day meal and am I glad that I came here. I made my reservation through Open Table and had no problems when I got here and checked in at 10AM which was my reservation time. We had to wait a few minutes and were led to our table which was a window view of Pomona. Once Breana took our drink order we proceeded to the buffet. There was a selection of around 30 items(just guessing) that we could choose from. The memorable dishes were the chicken fried steak, carne asada, chicken fajita, waffle, baby back rib, white fish, chicken crepe, menudo, and the cold crab legs wasn't bad either. I'm not a big fan of cold crab legs and prefer them steamed but this wasn't bad. Our waitress was excellent and our drinks were never empty. A very enjoyable time with a great view that we spent over 90 minutes at.
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Eric H.

To quote "Tale of two Cities"; this place was the best of times, and the worst of times. Having eaten at the various So. Cal "hill/view" type restaurants; i.e. Oddyssey in Granada Hills and Castaways in Burbank I pretty much knew what to expect coming to Pomona Valley Mining Co. I had eaten here before, but many, many years ago. You come for the view not necessarily the food, and you know the food will be OK, not great, but decent. The first half of the evening was actually really good and the party of 7 was generally happy with the quality of food, the portion sizes and the service of our waitress. Three of us had the filet and lobster and were quite surprised on the size of the lobster tails. They were definitely on the large size, which was good. One person had just the lobster tail, one had the ribs and two others had the king crab legs and filet (foreshadow alert!!). The food here was better than the two other locations mentioned above; we had drinks, a bottle of wine, and a few desserts. We spent roughly $500 for all this and left generally pleased with the experience........ BUT, that is where the two stars come in, and maybe, it should be one star. I will sum this up very quickly: Two in the party got very sick a couple hours later. The two that ordered and ate the King Crab legs and filet were both very sick later on. When you spend as much as we did for this meal, you certainly don't expect people in your party to get sick, but unfortunately, two people did. We all ate the salad bar, the bread, and shared a couple of the desserts, the people that ate steak and lobster had no issues. Since we all ate the same steaks, I can only conclude that the problem was in the Crab legs-----beware of the legs...... Too bad this happened, because aside from two people getting very sick, we had a good meal and a good time.
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Jennifer D.

My boyfriend and decided to come here for dinner Tuesday night. We had no trouble getting a table quick even at 830pm. Not many people here but who cares. We're here for the view and food :) We hasn't been in about 2o years, but we were not disappointed ! Our booth had a great view and our server was super friendly. The salad bar LOOKS incredible.. But it's just ., eh. My boyfriend DID Really enjoy the sun tomato soup and the clam chowder. All entrees include cheesy garlic bread which was tasty and they give you plenty. They have a prime rib special $15,99 which my bf had and said it was good I had the crab stuffed sole and OMG was it GOOD!!!!!
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Shelley H.

I've been here a few times over the years, from special occasions like Valentines to just a regular weekend night. To me, the main attraction is not the food, but the view (even if it is of the 10 freeway). It's especially pretty at night. Make sure you request a window seat. The place has a western flare and is very nicely decorated around the holidays. It has a bar and large lounge/waiting area as well as a large room for wedding receptions/parties. Now on to the food...or more specifically, the salad bar. I would rate it about average, with a few types of lettuce, macaroni salad, the usual topping fare, dressings, and croutons. But where the heck are the onions?! Any decent salad requires onions on it!! I don't recall any fruit either. Oh well...moving on. There are also a few soups...none of which had a veggie option. You would think they would have at least one vegetarian soup, but nope. We did have a beautiful view and it made up for the lacking salad bar. Received wonderful service from our waiter, Austin. Since every entree comes with a trip to the salad bar, maybe they will add a few more options to it in the future...ie onions! :) Yes, I like onions.
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Matthew M.

I was actually disappointed with this place. I went here for dinner this past week with my parents for a special occasion. The service wasn't very friendly. Our server was very abrupt and it just seemed like she didn't want to be there. Seeing as this place regularly deals with large groups of people and special events, I expected the customer service to be much better. I ordered the Miners Delight, which is a bacon-wrapped Filet Mignon with Bearnaise sauce. I ordered the filet mignion medium, however the meat was cooked well done, when I received the plate. The Bearnaise sauce poured over the filet mignon also left much to be desired. I honestly couldn't taste the sauce and it didn't do anything to augment the flavor of the meat. Overall, I was really disappointed with my experience here and would not recommend this place to others.
(2)
Peter P.

This is my spot yo.
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Teddy A.

This place looks cool sitting on top of the hill from the freeway at night. The view and ambiance inside is great. Other than that, this place fails. 1st, parking is horrible, the lot only allowed a small portion to be used for self parking. So if you arrived at the wrong time you were forced to wait in an extremely slow valet service. The service from the waitress was not genuine and more of a formality. We ordered the New York Age Steak and Top Sirloin w/ Fried Shrimp. Both steaks were cooked to order, but both steak were absolutely flavorless. They needed salt and A1 sauce. Everyone knows that any good prepared steak does not need sauce and can stand alone. The Fried Shrimp tasted freezer burned. In addition, it cost $3 extra to get a baked potato with butter/sour cream instead of the mashed potatoes and rice pilaf. Really? And to top off the extra charge, the baked potato was not baked fully and hard in some spots. The cheese bread, is similarly close to Clearmens version, but man this chesse bread was soaked in butter. They didn't offer refills on certain drinks and to top it off, the drinks came in small glasses, so that was a rip off. The self serve salad bar was nice with a good assortment, but you do not come to a restaurant like this with a $70 bill for two to eat a salad and mediocre soup. And to end the night, the waitress did not honor our Yelp $10 off for first check in. The End.
(1)
Jasmine P.

I recently went to the Pomona Valley Mining Co. for a meeting. It was ruffly for 30 people and it was during lunch. We ended up mixing up our times when it was suppose to start, but the staff at PVM were so helpful and nice that they set up a room for us in less then 30 minutes. They are amazing and were willing to help in a tough situation. They ended up making an amazing and delicious lunch buffet for us. The PVM Co. is perfect for any type of work meeting and conferences. There event staff is amazing!
(5)
Heather R.

Tried Pomona Valley Mining Company's Sunday Brunch for the first time and WOW was I impressed. I had crab legs, shrimp, an omelette from their homemade omelette station and chicken Alfredo past from their pasta station. So yummy! Our server Kat was great, friendly and spunky. She made sure we had everything we needed and kept our champagne glasses full. I will most defiantly be coming back.
(5)
Michelle D.

We went here today for Mother's Day Brunch. We had a reservation for 26, and waited for a bit to be seated, but when they tried to seat us, they took us to a small table. We waited again until our table was ready. I understand that this type of holiday makes for a bit of craziness, but this was a bit much. I felt bad for the wait staff, as there were too few people working to help so many people. The food was so-so, but it was all situated in one location, so it was much too crowded to get anything. I wanted to like this place, but it just didn't seem organized or well thought out. I was hoping that this was a one time issue, but by the looks of the other reviews, it seems to be the way it is.
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Lin F.

Only about banquet rooms... Christmas party, DJ, buffet style food was meh-- pasta something, lettuce something, fruit was good, chicken blah. Bar for banquet room strong pours but with such a long line (thirsty crowd) I went downstairs to Anthony. Yummy pineapple shooters, kamakase, merlot house on happy hour. Beautiful views of the city lights, kinda romantic... Avoid food, great venue for Christmas party. Valet!
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Kristen E.

This place is awesome with a beautiful view. Kathy A. Was our server and she was beyond amazing! My husband ordered the Miner's Filly and I ordered the salmon. Both were melt in your mouth delicious meals! Our dinners came with the salad bar, which is enough to fill you up on it's own, and also cheese bread. I'm pretty picky about salad bars and this one is rated in the top in my book. You do not need to come super dressed up to this place. We will be coming back soon.
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David A.

Thoroughly average, but at a premium price. If the Pomona Valley Mining Company was a $15/plate kitschy steak joint, it would be great. Funny old decor, incongruous music, and a cool location are all just fine. The problem is that the quality of the food doesn't match the price on the menu. I ordered the "Glory Hole" which was a petite filet topped with crab, asparagus, and bernaise sauce. I ordered garlic mashed potatoes as my side. This was a $27 meal. The filet was low grade and under seasoned. The bernaise sauce was missing any hint of herbs that would set off the mildness of the butter and egg. The aspargus was wilted and small. The crab meat tasted like imitation. This would have been ok, but the garlic mashed potatoes really annoyed me. Any restaurant charging upwards of $20 for a plate should be ashamed to serve instant mashed potatoes, but that is what I received. Potatoes are so cheap there really isn't any excuse for this other than laziness. I read reviews beforehand, so I'm not surprised at what I ended up with, just adding my two cents to confirm that the view is nice, but you should be prepared to overpay to enjoy it.
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Beaker B.

Just refer to any prior poor reviews. Confirmed. This place is PAST it's prime. No more gold in those mine shafts.
(1)
Amanda C.

The banquet rooms, staff, catering department and overall management was fantastic....such a smooth experience and will return soon! It takes a lot to pull off the size of party we had here so 5 stars across the board (I would give more if I could!). Thank you PVMC for giving us such a memorable experience.
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Kat C.

The boyfriend and I decided that we were going to eat here for brunch today and felt that it was good but it wasn't anything to rave about really. We made reservations for noon and when we got there 5 minutes till the hostess made us wait in the bar area until are table was ready. We walked in the bar and found that there were some stations for the brunch in there which is odd because you would have to cut through the host area and walk all the way through the bar to get to those particular stations. We ordered two bloody Mary's which basically tasted like tomato juice only and noticed as we were drinking them that 4-5 employees were just gabbing away to the bar tender and walking over to the stations and eating! Sooooo we have to wait for a table and servers are standing around eating the food I'm gonna pay $60.00 to eat! As the hostess lead us to our table 20 mins after we had made the reservations for, we couldn't help but notice that were plenty of empty tables. Our server comes to the table and introduces himself as "Tony". Yes Tony I know you, you were eating in front of me while I was waiting for table to be cleaned for 20 minutes. The Brunch is set up buffet style so you walk to each of the four stations to choose what you would like to eat. When you order the champagne they bring you a tiny little glass. But don't let that fool you! Tony made sure that my glass was never less then half way full bless his little heart. Ok Tony, I'm no longer grumpy that you were eating in front of me. In fact his service was excellent! He always made sure that he cleared our dirty dishes and that we had plenty to drink. My boyfriend really enjoyed the fresh omelet bar and fresh waffles. My favorite was the massive varieties of amazing desserts! AMAZING!!! There was also a chicken in cherry sauce that was OK. The prime rib was okay but REALLY fatty. Everything else reminded me of the food that you get at the free breakfast at the Holiday Inn. BEWARE apparently they allow children at this brunch because they were running up and down the walkways and diving in and out behind chairs and tables, but that's not the restaurants fault that's lack of being a good parent. We may be back we may not.
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Tony G.

Went there last nite for dinner and very disappointed in food. With such a great view it's too bad the food is subpar. Will not go back again. One star for food and four stars for service
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Sharon H.

The Sunday Champagne Brunch at 10am = Holy Jesus, Mary Mother of God! This spread was better looking and tasting than Vegas. The price was steep but not for what I packed away. Picture your Sunday morning...maybe you're hungover, maybe your whole weekend has been uneventful...maybe you've been dieting for wayyyyy too long and you figure it's time to let go! Waddle your way over to the Mining Company at 10am SHARP! It gets realllly busy but once you have a table, it's great people watching + eavesdropping. There's some strange cats in the I.E. Then eat plate after plate of pure bliss. If you are hungover, this is a CHAMPAGNE INCLUDED brunch. And they are not slow about refills. My brunch consisted of 3 plates: First I did Mexican, then a plate of various breakfast foods including bacon, crepes, southwestern eggs, and the PiÃ¨ce de rÃ©sistance...CRAB LEGS! WITH BUTTER! *Homer drooling sound* Soooo good. This is not something I recommend you do often but you have to at least check it out. And then once you love it, maybe once a year. God, did I mention how good it was?
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Kathy M.

This review is for both the banquet room rental and the restaurant. I booked Pomona Mining Company for my wedding reception about a month ago and I will say that I was completely disappointed, to the point where I was literally in tears on my wedding day! We had paid $1,200.00 for one of their vendors to do draping across the room and a chandelier, only for them to tell us 30 minutes before the wedding started that the vendor didn't show up! I was livid considering I was most excited to see how the room turned out. They probably didn't show up because they weren't paid by Pomona, nor confirmed! As if that wasn't bad enough, they had an event in the same room as ours about an hour before so they were still cleaning up when my florist was waiting around to set up! Due to that fact, things got pushed back and my guests were waiting in the hallways to be let in the room. My guests were so confused because start time was 5pm and they were not let into the room until about 5:20pm! Wait, it gets worse my cousin had to go around and light candles on all the tables because no one from their staff took initiative to do so! I had also asked that they set reserved signs on the front tables for the parents and bridal party and they completely forgot! Once I had someone tell them, they began to put the signs out once people were already seated! They had to literally ask our guests to move from their seats because they had forgot those table were reserved. It was beyond embarrassing! My fiance had also paid $270.00 for them to set the room up with white LED lights and instead they put orange and green lights, which was nothing what he had asked for! Our decor was black, white, and ivory you'd think it would be common sense to not to use orange and green lights! Also, our package apparently included coffee and unlimited soft drinks, although none of the waiters offered this to our guests! They were given water and ice tea only after dinner! At one point, I even had one the waiters come up to me and ask what time dinner was being served, although we had a written template we had composed with the office months before of the full itinerary! I couldn't believe how disorganized they were! It was such a huge disappointment, considering the girls in the office are so nice especially Mayra and Marissa. I'm not exactly sure who didn't do their job but it was definitely not a minor mistake. It was mistake after mistake! It's just really unfortunate considering a year of planning goes into this! I will however say that they did give us an extra hour of open bar for the discrepancies, as well as a brunch on the house for the bridal party, which both were nice but still didn't take back all the stress and things that went wrong on our "special day". They also refunded us for the chandelier and draping, which of course they had to as it was in the contract! As far as their Sunday brunch and dinner, we have been to both and I have no complaints on that...great food great service! However, for banquets it's completely opposite! I would definitely NOT recommend this place to any future couple looking for a wedding venue!
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Leann O.

Me and my husband ate there lastnight for our anniversary.we live in Rialto calif we wanted to try something new.and were so glad we did the dinner was great the view was just amazing.our waitress Kathy was a sweetheart she made our night wonderful.and special.we are looking forward to eating here again in the future.we also liked how clean and nice the outside and inside looked.nice cosy place. our waitress Kathy is the best.
(5)
Jose Luis S.

My family and I were in recently for Sunday Brunch. We were concerned because it was busy and we did not have a reservation. The hostes was very accomodating and we did not have to wait long for a table. Once sat at our table, we were promptly greeted by our Server Robin. She described what the buffet had to offer and what we would find at each station. The food was amazing!!! There is a great variety of food. We enjoyed crab legs, prime ribb, baby back ribs, made to order omeletes and waffles, salad, soup, enchiladas, fajitas, and more! They also have a great variety of desserts. My daughter especially enjoyed the self serve ice-cream bar and chocolate fountain for chocolate covered strawberries and marshmallows. Robin was very personable, friendly and attentive to us. She saw that we had crab legs and brought us an extra plate-tongs-and wet naps, before we even had a chance to ask for them! She picked up our dirty plates promptly and kept our glasses full. Overall, this was a great experience! Exactly the way I expect to be treated when dining out.
(5)
Bryant L.

U know the saying "you get what you pay for" well that is what you get here... I got the 14oz rib eye steak medium rare bc I wanted it juicey and it was the most delicious steak ever.
(5)
Si O.

The salad bar is not very good. Everything looked like it had been sitting around in their containers too long and had freezer burn on them. The soups had a dried layer on top. We were sat in a booth and the lighting so dark it was hard to see my food. I guess it was a good thing, since I couldnt see how horrible it looked. Unfortunately, I could taste it. We order the full rack of baby back ribs and Prime Rib special. It just wasn't worth what we were paying. There was a party that sat next to us and a gentleman had received the wrong order. He looked pissed as he sat there while the rest of his party was eating their meal. His food finally shows up and his steak is raw. I don't know how he wanted it to be cooked but I know he didn't want it raw. He refused to eat it and pay for it. I sympathized with him cause I didn't appreciate the food either. This place needs some help. Im sure it was great way back when, but it has fallen into a dark place.
(1)
HB S.

Wow - What a great view, sadly the food was only average. $20 - $30 per plate ,and as I waited to order, I watched two unsatisfied customers sending their orders back and discussing their meals with the staff. The salad bar is well stocked fresh, the help seem somewhat interested in solving problems. But where is management looking at keeping people satisfied and coming back? The view, and their ability to serve large groups is a plus, but if your only getting lukewarm reviews, I'd say its job performance appraisal time!
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Subie A.

The service was ok but the food was awful. I was looking for a nice place to have dinner (looking to drop some cash). The view is beautiful but that is pretty much all you will get here. I would give it 0 (if it was an option) but the drinks were mixed well and the service didn't suck. My fillet was tasteless and so was my wife's steak. I can say that I will more than likely never eat here again.
(1)
Sarah R.

Went there for my birthday (a Sunday brunch) for the first time ever. they didn't have us down on the reservation list, even though we made a reservation. we had horrible service. Waiter didn't tell us our ice teas weren't included in the brunch. And refused to split our check, I'm assuming since she included the tip in the check and by splitting it, it would take it off. Guy that makes omelets was rude to us, we could not see the different items through the glass he was getting pissed at us. Unfortunately will never go back nor recommend. Sorry
(1)
Mora M.

Worst experience I've ever had. I had my engagement party there and bought one of the packages that included a few things including center pieces, a cake, Etc. our consultant never ordered the flowers so we had no center pieces for any table the day off, so the staff brought out lanterns instead to take place, right in front of all our guests (very tacky). On top of that, they had a huge mix up with our cake that we ordered, one of our guests almost fell off of a chair that had a loose leg, AND one of the servers spilled ice tea all over my fiancÃ© when we were seated and waiting our dinner. Never stepping foot into this place again.
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Chiefs Wife S.

Birthday Dinner with BAD service! 1- valet attendant had a horrible attitude when I asked him where the entrance was to the restaurant.. I got an "over there" response, over where idiot? 2. Getting refills or drinks at our table was an act of congress. I had to request water at least twice before it was actually brought out. 3. We had to wave down the manager because our waitress would go MIA and not come back when stuff was missing or we needed more drinks... 4. When table was being cleared, the bus person was rude and did not ask everyone if we were finished with our plates, but started taking them away. 5. The waitress was advised the young man at the table was celebrating a birthday. At the end when finally bringing the check she looks up in at the ceiling and says Happy Birthday, birthday person. Seriously? That is the worst service I have encountered with the prices they charge. This place needs some major training with regards to customer service, and etiquette. I was not impressed with the food, it was warm not hot, service was slow... this place sucks!
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Mariloly M.

Ok so i was so excited to come here and im so disappointed. The salad bar plate container was empty, clam chowder watery, out of cucumbers or olives and filet mignon was dry, prime rib taste like pot roast. Forgot part of our order but the chili was good.
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Kenny R.

Asto and I had a cool intimate dinner here last weekend. "Austin" was our server and he was AWESOME! Very informative and patient with every question. We had the Salmon entree and the fish special that night. Both were delicious as was the Shrimp Cocktail appetizer we started with. Some how we saved room the mud pie which was AWESOME! Must try!! Spectacular and romantic view with a chill ambiance. I would go again if in the area. The yelp coupon didn't hurt ; )
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Charlie B.

The food is great at this hill top spot. Average is $20 to $30 per entree. Salad bar, full bar, service is a little slow, had another table next to me order the same thing and I ended up getting my dish 10 min later. The manager even dropped off my food but he didn't mention anything. Food was still good but staff is not much for talk. Cheers!
(4)
Fern R.

The Wait Staff Sucks, The Valet Needs To Learn Manners But The Food Is Good. The Glory Hole and Miner's Angus Prime Rib Are Worth The Money. The Salad Bar Is Ok. The View Is Spectacular At Night.
(3)
Dannelle A.

Great view! That's the only thing I can say about this place :( The food was mediocre and the drinks worst! And it was a buffet!!! I was here for a wedding so not by choice. This is not a place I would EVER frequent again. The service was equally bad.
(1)
Taylor J.

An all around terrible experience! I grew up right by the Orange County Mining Company and enjoyed going there several times, so when my husband suggested heading here for dinner last night I was excited to give it a try! I should have known that is was going to be a long night when it took 20 min to get a beer and glass of wine. Dinner took another 45 min from the time we ordered it. Luckily (playing it fast and loose with that word) we had the sub par salad bar to give us something to munch on while waiting. Perhaps it took so long because they cooked my medium rare filet well done! Needless to say, it was not delicious. My husband had the ribs which were not very good either. Service was awful. Everything took forever, we had to ask several times for bread at the beginning and water refills throughout the meal, which came at least 10 min after we would ask...if at all! I do feel bad giving such a terrible service review, our server was actually sweet but clearly missing several brain cells. And incase the bad food and service weren't enough the table next to us made the night go from bad to miserable! They had two small children that were running up and down the aisles between tables and literally screaming at the top of their lungs. I'm sorry, is this Chuckie Cheese?! Ugg...some parents! I understand that this is not directly the restaurants fault but after a certain point a manager needed to come address this issue. It carried on for the duration of our 2 hour dinner and who knows how long after. I know the rest of the tables around us were just as pissed and Im guessing they all will definitely think twice about coming here for a nice romantic dinner. I know I will not be returning!
(1)
Michael B.

Birthday dinner with family. Was good, the food was amazing the service was ok--a little slow and dragging at times. Great view as always from this place we normally eat here a few times a year and love the food and ambiance. Overall a good place to check out and try. Food is flavorful and tasteful and the cooks know what they are doing when they cook.
(3)
Marauder M.

The view is wonderful and the food is done very well. I had the steak and it was cooked perfectly. You get a lot of value for the money with unlimited soup and salad. The servers are very attentive to your needs. Our calamari was the best I've had. They get one ding because the drinks are very pricey.
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Isela P.

Had Easter brunch this morning, been here several times over the years and keep hoping they'll put some money into the restaurant and update it but apparently not because place is exactly as it looked for the past 20 years. We were seated but after 10 minutes no one came to take drink order and table was sticky. Husband finally got up to get help. Wide selection of food, prime rib is good but they cut you a tiny piece so you'll need to ask for more. Food is good but nothing special. Nice dessert selection but a chocolate fondue is much needed. We normally go to Newport Beach and have brunch on the harbor but we didn't want to drive far. Price is fair, I believe $30 adults, $15 kids. Service was just ok, waited 15 min to get server to pay our bill. Valet took another 15 min even though our car was right in front of us!! Not horrible but nothing special although we are a little picky and like places like Flemings. Overall nice family experience & kid friendly.
(3)
Raquel L.

We went here the day before Valentines day, I made a reservation for 7:30, upon arrival the hostess let us know that their computer system was down so they were backed up. She said the wait would be about an hour, the people that got there at 6:30 were still waiting and said "If I were you I would just leave, I'm being honest" ...I live in Pasadena and we happened to be a Puddingstone before so we were close, but if I had driven all the way from home for them to tell me this I would have been very upset. It came close to ruining our plans ..we left don't know if I would come back here. Call ahead I guess
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Angela M.

If I eat at another mining place, I'm going to have to make a list. Yelp needs to add a genre of "Old West" for restaurants like this. I'm finding out that a lot of injection mold makers love these places and love to bring the tourists to these places. But enough about that... Of course, the view is amazing. Particularly if you're there long enough to have the sun go down and watch the lights come on below. We were also there just when the fires were starting, so it was still mostly clear even as the smoke was starting to waft across the horizon. Hoengarden in a Mason jar (Apparently drinking from a mason jar is a requirement of these places. Not that I mind, since I'm the kind that everything taste better when served in the proper vessel). I was surprised that there were only 4 beers on tap when there are so many different kinds of meat, but I guess it's easier logistically to have a larger variety of cuts than kegs. The salad bar was decent - more varied selection of vegetables than you get a many steakhouses. The cheesy bread would have been good, but every piece in our basket was charred on at least one edge. I had the scallops scampi, and that was my mistake. I obviously should have gotten steak. The scallops just weren't that good - no flavor and bland texture. The vegetables and fries were definitely better. So if you're going for the view: 4 stars If you're going for the food: 2 stars Averages out to 3.
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Alli B.

Great ambiance and great steaks. Our server was very attentive and the manager JC was very welcoming.
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Katie S.

Sunday Night at 5:15pm the parking lot was fairly empty. They just opened and it's a Sunday night after a big holiday so no big deal. We go in and there isn't a hostess to seat us. No big deal, I need to use the restroom anyway. Two out of the three stalls do not have any toilet paper in them and the third stall is occupied. Business done, go wash my hands and dry them. The trash can is overfull. How can you be out of TP and have full trash cans when your restaurant closes in between lunch and dinner? Back out to the reception desk. Waiting...waiting...waiting...finally noticed and seated in a dark room. (I mentioned that there was no TP left in the bathroom) I have no problem with dark but I know some of the seniors in my family don't like dark because they have a very difficult time reading in low light. Waiting...waiting...waiting...ten minutes go by and we're getting itchy to just call our losses and get out our waitress shows up. She takes the drink and dinner order and service the rest of the meal is acceptable but if I look to my left I have a clear view of the order computer where most of our service three of the wait staff stood around to B.S. The Salad bar is good and so is the soup. Dinner was not so good. The Shrimp Scampi dinner was unbearably salty. The veggies were the only tasty item on the dinner plate but anything drowned in butter tastes good. The mashed potatoes had a good flavor too them but I found them to be dry. They were scooped with an ice cream scoop and dumped on the plate and kept the scooper shape like a sculpture. All this for $24.95. Yep, you're paying for the view. If you want a steak you're looking at about $25-30, cheap being top sirloin and expensive being rib eye. one last note. I had to run to the bathroom after the meal as we were leaving and the hostess did have the stalls restocked but only only roll per stall when the container holds two. Everything about the place felt so half-assed.
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Amy C.

HORRIBLE! I did not eat here because of its horrible management. I made reservations for a table for 7 at 8:00PM. They even called me to confirm it a couple of hours before. I was there and excited for finally being able to try this place after passing by all the time on the freeway. I got inside and the place was pretty dead...very very VERY casual. I told them that I'm here for my reservation at 8:00 for 7 people. One person from my party went to the restroom, and at that moment, they took us to a table of 6. I told them that I reserved for 7 people, and they insisted that I put a chair at the end of the 6-person table in front of the stairs to be able to fit one more person, NO THANKS TO CREATING A FIRE HAZARD. I made reservations to this dead place and they couldn't even give me a good table. We spoke to them about that, and they told us that we're gonna have to wait another 20 minutes if we want to be able to seat 7 people. WTH, I MADE SERVATIONS FOR 8! NOT 820! There were plenty of large tables that could fit us at the lounge, but they refused to let us sit there because they only serve appetizers in that section. We left. They did not have to speak to us with such attitude! RUDE!
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Jan S.

Good, nothing to shout about but had a wonderful time with friends.
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Lindsay F.

After a day at the LA County Fair, we decided to hit up this place for a sunset meal. What we didn't anticipate were the two weddings and two large birthday parties happening that same evening, causing all of the window tables to be booked, and the valet parking to be a nightmare. We arrived at 6 for our 6:30 reservation, planning on grabbing a drink at the bar, and barely made it to the restaurant by 6:30 because of the long back-up down the hill to park the car. They really need a better valet system (looked to me like one guy working, and three others standing around chit-chatting). Oh well, at least we were early! We were seated at a booth, which had a partial view of the window, which wasn't what I was hoping for in trying this place. Still a comfortable and cozy experience with low lighting meant to enhance a romantic meal. As for the food... I ordered the Miner's Delight filet (Petite Filet Mignon wrapped with bacon, topped with bearnaise sauce & mushroom cap) which came with mashed potatoes (tasted... fishy??), the salad bar (very generic, and the lettuce seemed somewhat soggy), soup (I didn't try it), and cheesy bread (decent, nothing special). My steak was well-cooked and tender, but the bacon didn't really add much, and the sauce didn't "wow" me. Meanwhile, my dining partner ordered the Eastern Prospector (14 oz. aged New York Steak) with fries. He didn't bother with the soup or salad, though he claimed to enjoy the steak (I tried a bite, and it was pretty flavorful, though he likes it more well-done than I do, so I didn't try much). All in all, this place reminded me A LOT of a Claim Jumper, though the salad bar wasn't as good, the prices are a lot higher, and the menu not as varied. I think the main selling point is the view, though because we didn't really get to enjoy that, I was just OK with the whole experience. Not sure I'd need to go back. I'm glad we took advantage of the Yelp! check-in to get $10 off our meal.
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Jessica S.

Absolutely love this restaurant. I dined here last weekend for my husbands birthday and have to say we were given the best service that I have ever experienced. Jorelle was the best!! Best server I have ever had. Not only did he do his job very well he was very personable. He seemed like he really cared about our needs. Made my husbands birthday very memorable. We will definitely be returning and we will definitely be requesting him as our server. Prime rib was amazing! And the view was beautiful !
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Kathryn Massey E.

Great service, wonderful salad bar and beautiful view. We will go back again.
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Rene B.

Give them an A for effort. They have a DJ and $3 bottle beer all night Fridays, you have to remind the bartender though, he was charging us $5.50 a beer until we happen to talk to the manager and he mentioned the $3 beer special. After we told him we were paying more, he talked to the bartender and gave us a couple on the house. The DJ is started out good playing old school music, but he is out of touch with the crowd. He started playing hard core rap when he should have been playing dance music. Wasn't the empty dance floor a hint?
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Angelique Q.

I went here for the first time yesterday for a celebration for a baptism. It's up a bit high alongside the mountain/hill.. whatever land formation it really is. Driving up the driveway was kind of creepy because it's all windy, steep, and you can see the drop on the side. I hate driving up small driveways/roads like that! Good thing it was in the day time! So being up high, there is a view. Not a good view though.. lol We were in one of their banquet rooms. It was nicely decorated with cute balloons and all that jazz. There were quite a few other banquet rooms as well that were getting decorated too. They have big windows and it almost looks like there's no glass! But the view sucks anyways, so I guess its just good for letting the sunlight in ;P The food was served buffet style. The food was good. Good like your typical buffet food in a hotel good. - Potato salad ... yumm! They added cilantro to it and I love cilantro :P - Penne with marinara sauce... eh didn't really like it - Chicken breasts with some sort of brown mushroom sauce... very moist and pretty good - Salmon... pretty good - Roast beef... juicy and flavorful. So that's the extent of my experience with their food. One of these days I'd like to try their restaurant out and see if it's good. At least I'll get to choose my dishes. Seems like a good place to hold small events/gatherings when needed. Just another option out there.
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Angie S.

Pomona Mining Company has great meals for adults and children. The steaks are juicy and made to order. Kristen was an absolute professional. Her service was impeccable. I highly recommend Pomona Mining Company!!!
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Nicholas V.

New store mangers Susan and Shawna are really cheerful and helpful. The brunch was varied and well maintained, the atmosphere was calm and elegant. Overall I was very pleased with my experience - not to forget the free flowing champagne!
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Tommy H.

The main attraction for the Pomona Valley Mining Company: THE VIEW I never understand why some people would go to a restaurant where the view is the main attraction and then criticize everything else and say, "I didn't come for the view!" That's like going to an amusement park and saying, "I didn't come for the rides!" If you come here, the view should be your primary reason for trying a restaurant like this. The food is okay but not overly expensive. I made a reservation for Valentine's Day and was seated right on time. When you walk in, you do feel like you're at Disneyland. The inside is very beautiful and feels very cozy. The lighting is romantic and they even have a fireplace. My biggest complaint would be the freeway. When you take someone up this high for a romantic dinner, it can feel extra cheesy when the cars are stuck in bumper to bumper traffic. It's very distracting while you eat and can even make you laugh. There are better places than this with better views, but when I want to go to a romantic restaurant without having to make a long drive, this is the place to be! Just make sure you take someone cool with you. If you take someone who likes to complain about everything or has ego problems, they can be a real pain to take to this place.
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Andrew C.

I REALLY wish there was a 3 1/2-star option, because that would describe my experience perfectly. I've seen the Mining Company from the 10 a number of times and wondered what it was like up there, so my girlfriend and I went for dinner last night. First of all, service was absolutely fantastic, and that's the main reason I rounded up instead of down. The wait staff was courteous, attentive, and very helpful. I had a steak special (a 14-ounce N.Y. strip in a whiskey sauce) and a baked potato. The steak was cooked perfectly, but I only asked for a little butter on the baked potato, and it was pretty much drowning in it (though the potato was also cooked very, very well). Additionally, the much-hyped cheese bread, while not bad, fell short of my expectations. It was cold, and it could have used both more time in an oven and some marinara sauce. My date had the salmon and the salad bar, and she seemed to enjoy both. The views are great, and the interior is rustic without being overly cheesy, which is sometimes difficult to do. Prices are a little steep, but you're paying for the ambiance, and that absolutely delivers. The Mining Company is a good place to stop for a nice dinner when you don't want to drive all the way into LA. You can't beat the service, and while certain parts of the meal could have been better, the main courses were excellent.
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Dorothy L.

I have been coming here for years I was a student at Cal Poly Pomona down the hill and would come grab a salad bar in between classes all the time to watch the sunset and relax. THIS PLACE HA GONE DOWN HILL!!! Sadly I decided to come here for my graduation dinner and the service was a mess. -We had made a reservation months before as they had pressured us and acted like it -would be packed . IT WAS NOT ! -The salad bar was empty the whole time we were there -We waited 45 min or more for our food. -THEY GOT MY ORDER WRONG AND DIDNT EVEN TRY TO FIX IT. Just took it off the bill and left the cold food at my table ..I was starving and had to stop on the way home and grab fast food :( Happy Graduation. -The waitress was rude to my grandmother WHO IS 96...and got snotty when my grandma was starving after the 45 min wait. and simply asked when the food was coming . -The bathroom was dirty! Most sadly was that my graduation dinner was ruined ...they did not make my party or I feel special. I worked for years for my degree and was so excited to celebrate...but after this dinner I just left hungry.
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Livingston W.

I have been coming here for years. Unfortuneatly, the salad bar is not what it used to br. It used to be a real gem. The mining company ambiance is nice. Service is usually good and the steaks are top grade. Very romantic to take a date. Drinks are good and strong. Prices have been reasonable over the years although they have kept up with inflation. Great for a dinner for two. I usually reserve a window early so we can watch the sun go down.
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Michael T.

The ambiance and decor is amazing. You feel like you're entering a ride at Knott's Berry Farm just walking in the place... It is obvious the moment you walk in that the restaurant makes most of it's money from banquets, that is the first thing you see as you walk in. A long hall with several banquet rooms. To enter the restaurant you have to walk down a flight of stairs, to a beautifully themed lobby. Our evening started with a a hostess that seemed (at best) mildly interested in the fact that the restaurant had lost our reservation. She was more interested in telling us about the system collapse than actually serving us. We were told to wait in the bar. 15 minutes after she told us she would have a table for us, I approached her and inquired. She sounded a little perturbed, and said that since we did not have a reservation but were on the regular list it would be a few moments. Just as I started to get upset, she said I'll seat you now. Not the way to start out a Birthday dinner, WITH RESERVATIONS, that were even confirmed the day before. As were were led into the dining room there were seriously only three other guest tables in the place. The restaurant was almost completely empty, yet we sat in the bar for 15 minutes waiting for a table. Brushing that off, we intended to make the best of it. The meal was nice. The Garlic Cheese bread is amazing. The service was adequate. The overall impression that I am left with is that this business's bread and butter is their banquet/wedding/catering and the restaurant is sort of an add on. We were not made to feel valued, or appreciated as customers. The food was ok, but nothing to make me drive 30 miles again for, and after the service (primarily hostess), I cannot really recommend it..... Of course the garlic cheese bread.... mmmmm.
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Ana C.

Foods are too salty, and I asked the waiter to take photo for us, and he ignored us twice. I had to ask the person next to us to take for us. Not happy about it.
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K D.

Another visit here with my long time boys and we weren't disappointed...The service was great and the salad bar was stocked with my favorite dressing....All love for this spot!!!...
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Jonathan U.

Came here for sunday brunch for my works christmas party. The ambiance and atmosphere is very nice. Very nice view overlooking the city of pomona. As for the food it didnt fare as well. For $28 buffet there was an omelette station, pasta station, mexican station, breakfast bar, salad bar, ribs, seafood station, and dessert area. The quantity of food was great and overwhelming but the quality wasnt the best. The omelette and pasta stations were made to order which tasted great but all the other food tasted bland and lacked a lot of flavor. The salad bar literally had just the lettuce, tomatoes, and dressing. The fish was overly salted. Desserts were way to sweet for my liking. The basic breakfast items like the eggs, bacon, sausage and biscuits wasnt anything too special. The brunch comes with your choice of champagne or mimosa. I probably wouldnt come back to this place. The price just wasnt worth it.
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Linda C.

It's not that often that someone exceeds our expectation when it comes to delivering exceptional service. Kathleen A was our food server and from the moment she introduced herself her interaction with us made her feel like she was entertaining us in her own home. The food was very good but add her level of attention to her suggestions, delivery and attentiveness gives our overall experience off the hook. I watched her deliver that same level to the young couple next to us making their evening so special, another mid aged couple across from us and an entire family of 6 on the other side of us. Kathleen was consistent with her warm interactions with us all. Generally I don't go back to a restaurant because there are so many to try, but Kathleen is worth the visit back!
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Simone G.

First time here. I guess the decor fits the whole mining theme, but it could be updated. I ordered the filet mignon (medium) and it came out well... Other than that the salad bar was good and the dessert wasn't bad [baked cookie and ice cream] the waitress was pleasant and the view wasn't half bad. I'm not sure if I'd come back...
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Stephanie M.

I would give them ZERO stars if possible. They are WAY over priced. Restaurant wise you're better off going to Black Angus or Orange Hill (if you like views) or other restaurants that are actually worth stepping foot into. It gets worse! Their venue part for special events is horrid!!! I just had my wedding for both ceremony & reception and sadly I regret all of it. They start off super nice (FAKE!) to get you comfortable. They promise you the stars and tell you they will do everything you'd like and come the day of its all bull! There is a long list of things u can complain about. They are so distracting when it comes to signing that contact. Please be VERY careful to read it top to bottom even if they over view it for you, they don't read everything for you. My wedding was AFTER Christmas and there was two huge christmas trees in my reception room and in the ceremony room! I asked for those trees to be taken out- their lazy staff didn't bother. They scheduled a lining showing where i instructed the type of chair and linens to be a certain way and look and come the day of! Everything was wrong! Tell me why I wasted my time with a linen showing? Makes no sense! They don't write anything down they just tell you yes. That's not the worse part! I left a seating chart and name tags for the seats! Come the day of my wedding they made an "executive decision" to not put them because they couldn't read the calligraphy!!! Ridiculous!!!! So my guest had open seating and there was gaps everywhere!!!! Are you kidding me??? That was a sorry excuse! Mind you I sat in the bridal suite for an hour! Why didn't they come down and ask???? We wasted an hour trying to ask people to move around to make everyone fit. WHY should I be so PIST the day of my WEDDING????? Oh by the way it gets worse! They ended up stealing my huge trumpet style tall glass vases. Those cases run $40 a piece!!!! They stole 3. Claiming no one knows where they went? They never made it to the office to be turned back into me. Oh but you sign the contract that says they aren't responsible for anything (including decor) before, DURING, or after the event! SMH! When you're paying over TEN THOUSAND dollars for an event you don't expect this kind of non sense!!! They are by far the worst! It was so bad I told my husband I want to re-do our wedding. So we will be doing that and I will make sure really read reviews on venues. These are just highlights of all the things they did. Please save yourself the headache! Take your event elsewhere.
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Raeann A.

This review is for Mother's Day Brunch: I don't even know where to begin...I made reservations 3 weeks in advance and was required to put a $100 deposit for our 10:30 am reservation for Mother's Day Brunch. I was very much looking forward to brunch as I had heard many good things about their Sunday Brunch. We arrived at 10am and I'm glad we did cause apparently instead of the regular parking they were only offering VALET, so when we drove up the hill there was about 20 cars ahead of us waiting (this took us approx. 20mins). I checked in at about 10:25am and at 11:30 we were still waiting to be seated ! The host/hostess staff seemed very disorganized and lacked communication amongst themselves as well as with the other customers. About 11:45am my party was finally seated, needless to say I was still looking forward to some good food. Well I have to tell you this was the absolute WORST OVERPRICED BRUNCH my family and I have ever been to. In a room that probably seats approx. 250-300: 1. one guy cooking omelettes- so we waited about 20mins in line for this (not to mention he was also trying to work ONE carving station at the same time) 2. one guy cooking waffles from 2 waffle irons. Took us about 20 minutes to get a waffle, then we had to wait another 5 minutes for syrup, which I might add they had in a coffee pot TACKY ! 3. The food in the self serve buffet looked like it had been cooked or re warmed over and over again and tasted just like that if not worst 4. We asked for extra cups because trying to get a refill on orange juice was ridiculous 5. Then to top the morning off we had to wait in what seemingly look like a Disneyland ride line to retrieve our cars. This was about a 35 min wait ! I cannot believe a restaurant that has been in business for some time now would put on this debacle of a so called "Brunch" and charge $35. I thought when you leave a Brunch you should be full and satisfied but because it took so long to get food we really didn't eat much and a hour later we were spending money at the market to BBQ at home. I will never go here again for Brunch or any other meal. Their management skills and customer service were the poorest I've seen, I get better and friendlier service at my local burger stand. I have told my family and friends and I hope they share my experience so that they will not have to have one of their special days ruined like ours was. From other reviews I know I'm not the only one that feels this way. BTW if I could give it zero stars I would but it gets one star only by default
(1)
Mike O.

Just had Sunday brunch here. Selection and service were great. The baby back ribs were especially good! Come early or make reservation to avoid the noon crowd.
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Macey M.

Had my engagement dinner here last Saturday night! I loved the dÃ©cor, very rustic which is my favorite look! Well obviously - the view was awesome! My family loved the location and everyone was especially happy about the view we had from our table. The customer service was some of the best I've had in a long time. Our waitress Brandy was on top of everything- Even my FiancÃ©s soda refills - and that's hard to do since he drinks them so fast! lol The food was great! But on the pricey side! (4 stars) I didn't look at the menu before setting our reservation and was a bit surprised at how high priced the entrees are. But that won't stop me from coming back! Perfectly romantic for a night out with my fiancÃ© in the future. Or even 4th of July - I can imagine how awesome the fireworks would look from there! I will definitely be back! :)
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Alexis M.

I came here with my family for the Mother's Day Brunch. This was an absolute nightmare and I have to agree with a previous comment, the only good part about this place was that you're seated almost immediately with a reservation. Other than being seated, this quite possibly one of the worst places I've been to. The restaurant is so disorganized. Two separate rooms for buffet set up, one being across the entrance way where people are coming in and there is absolutely no where for people to wait to be seated. It is a cluster **** to say the least. I come from a family of professional cooks and I am pretty knowledgeable when it comes to sanitation and food preparation. The food was mediocre at best. All of the meat aside from the prime rib was over cooked. The rice was a mushy mess. The desserts were decent. The amount of premade frozen food was shocking. We were given nut crackers for our (cold) crab pieces. They didn't work. Servers and people rushing through the aisles are constantly almost running into everyone. For $33 a person I was disappointed. I could have gone somewhere else and gotten better service and food and had so much of a better time, for less money. I won't come here again. Do not get me wrong- the food wasn't TERRIBLE, but it was enough for me to never come back. Over priced and disappointing.
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Juno I.

I wouldn't come here for foods honestly. It's overpriced for ok foods. I chose this place over Cheesecake Factory and I made bad decision......in terms of food quality and taste, Cheesecake Factory is far far better and less expensive. If you are a type of person who loves great atmospheres and view of the restaurants, this is it.
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Gerardo P.

Went there for Easter and the food was exceptional. Very good and lots of it. Only two problems, the service wasn't the best (took forever to get coffee) and they had valet parking which was a horrible disaster. It took us 45 minutes to get our car, and there was a long line of unhappy customers with the same complaint. Sorry, but our family of 12 has been coming for Easter for the last 6 years but the valet ruined it for us. Will try a new place next year.
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Jay L.

I've been here for Mother's Day Champagne Brunch. The only good part is you get seated right away with reservations. I saw that the restaurant was not full, and i think I can figure out why by the end of the meal. It just was not that good. On service, the champagne refill was more frequent than clearing plates from tables. The food was exactly what you would see at Hometown Buffet, or Golden Corral. The only difference here, is that the Golden Corral food at Pomona Valley Mining Company, is placed neatly in a cutesy mining themed restaurant. I should have gone to Coco Palm Restaurant next door. I've been there the previous 2 years, and had a great experience. They had more flavorful selections of seafood, unique dishes etc. Next year, I'm going back there.
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Deb S.

We went to pvmc for our anniversary dinner last week. we did not have reservations but we were seated quickly by the window with a great view of the highway,valley and sunset. We ordered the miners prime rib and the ribeye 14 oz. each came with garlic mashed potatoes. The salad bar had fresh vegetables and potatoe and macaroni salads. In all a very filling meal. Our server Sylvia was great . Attentive but not over bearing. She brought a dessert on the house for our anniversary. Not a big deal and yet it was. Second visit was just to the bar where Michael took great care of us as we visited for a nightcap. It's a go to place for us for special dinners as the price is a little steep for dining more frequently. Prime rib meal was $29 and ribeye was $31 Throw in some Some drinks and bottle of wine and its a little pricey. But we do recommend this place on the hill
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Ron L.

Two excellent places we planned to go to had closed early, so I don't know how I ended up here. So my friend spills her soda, so what let's move on I thought. Not with the waiter that we had. I did not enjoy the eye rolling routine and attitude. OK, so there is soda everywhere. My friend is holding a salad in her hand and I'm holding a hot bowl of chili in my hand while we are standing up waiting for our mess on the table to be wiped. Understandably, it was our fault. So I decided to sit one table over. Then the waiter comes back and says, "are you really sitting their?" (thought: hmmmmm...no my twin is sitting their). I replied yes and then he asks me why. Because I have a hot bowl of chili in my hand." (Geeeze...it's not a big deal, i thought). But the little waiter just wanted to play hardball. So I ordered this steak with yellow sauce on it. It was terrible and the meat looked very unpleasant and the taste fit the profile of the look. Like it had been sitting out for weeks. They added a baked potato for $3.00 extra with a slight sprinkle of bacon bits and hardly no butter. Very disappointing. My friend ordered the rack of ribs. The salad bar looked fresh. The huge bowl of tasty ice cream with fudge was more then enough for two people. They have on the receipt / bill / check a suggested gratuity of 18% and 20%. What happened to what it should be 15%. Would you believe I was being a nice guy, because I didn't want to ruin the evening and left 22%. OK, so 'm dumb...but I wanted to make the evening perfect (which it wasn't). Just the view was nice, but I can park in the parking lot for ten minutes eating a McDonald's burger for 10 minutes and enjoy the view. After we left, we both had the runs from our food? Hmmmmm? I doubt if I will ever come back. Sorry, but I had to remove you from my favorite steakhouse lists.
(1)
R C.

This place is the absolute pits. The food is tasteless, but its super dark, so maybe its a good choice if you're ugly and you're going on a date. Or maybe if you have advanced notice that your date is ugly. I can't believe people still eat at the Mining Company when Coco Palms is next door. Trust me people, you don't have to settle for disgusting, tasteless food and run down decor just to get the view. Coco Palms manages to make food that uses a variety of seasonings.
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Kristine A.

Just came back from Sunday Brunch with my family celebrating our Birthdays. $28.00 for a Brunch that was half empty. The food area was a mess and rundown. Busboys walking around with dirty dish buckets picking up dishes from the tables. I've worked in the service industry for years and I was really disappointed with everything at this place. I will NOT be going back. I hope they use this information to CLEAN UP their place.
(1)
Brenda A.

First timer here! I love the setting of the restaurant, very very dim lights with first pits and candles at every turn! The view is great if you don't mind the 10 freeway, but beyond is beautiful. Tommy our server was very very attentive, accommodating, and flat out very nice! He made sure our glasses stayed full, and continuously checked on us to make sure we were good! The food was good too, but I would definitely cone back for TOMMY'S service. So if you go ask for Tommy!
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Ashley A.

This review is regarding their Sunday Brunch Buffet. My friend and I love going to brunch, especially brunch buffets with endless champagne. We have been to numerous ones and decided to try this one. I have to say this buffet was one of the best we have ever been too! They have 3 different buffet station, each with a variety of options and delicious food, from crab legs to waffles this buffet really has everything, including never-ending champagne (there is orange juice and cranberry juice available too for those who want to make a mimosas). Our server Danielle was absolutely fantastic! She never let our glasses get too empty and was super nice, helpful and friendly. She was amazing! I'm looking forward to my next available Sunday to go back. I can't wait! Also, if you go to their website you can get a coupon for $5 off up to a party of 6, which is a great deal. Excellent food, great service and endless drinks for $23!
(5)
Debby C.

Great food and service love the view great seafood and steaks. I recommend this restaurant great prices will be back!
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Justin B.

Went here for Fathers Day, it was my 2nd time here. The prime rib was a little tough. I would recommend the ribs, they were pretty good. I love the cheese bread though, very good! Don't forget the Miners margarita if you want to spice things up.
(4)
Veronica V.

Brunch was great. Had a good time. Great view plus champagne is included with the brunch ;-) the food is pretty good and they have a large variety
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Alejandro C.

This place is the worst dump I have ever visited customer service is horrible I came in to have dinner and the reception area was like a ghost town phones where ringing Like crazy for those of you calling this shit hole I went to the bar since I was not welcomed by a greater and the drinks are watered down !!! Don't come here
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Carlos C.

Sorry, but you can't beat the view! SUCH A NICE PLACE. The sunday brunch is the best. They have a nice selection of food plus they can make any omelet, pasta. benedict, salad. Fresh food Nice staff Perfect location Try always to make a reservation.
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Andrew R.

Party of fourteen; Easter Brunch. This is my third brunch at Pomona Valley and was the third time I walked away in awe of how ridiculously inconsistent this place is. It's a holiday, and many other places need a credit card to hold a place. Pomona Valley decides it's better to do a deposit which I paid a week in advance. And then, my party was seated late. That is not acceptable if you take a monetary deposit. The servers were really nice. But, ours were not set up for success. There was no washed silverware for our table. It took over ten minutes after there was hot food on our table until the silverware arrived. The food was pretty good. Hot entrees included carved ham and prime rib, waffles and pancakes, blackened whitefish, BBQ ribs, chile verde and enchiladas. There were pasta and omelette action stations. Cold bar had salad, peel and eat shrimp, and snow crab. Desserts were cakes, pies, and a chocolate fountain. The kitchen staff was great but, like the servers, also were set up to fail. The pasta station did not have any pasta ready to go. They asked us to come back in ten minutes because... The pasta was still cooking in the back. The kitchen brought out a near raw prime rib to the carving board. I felt so bad for the staff member as he had to explain to each customer that he had to carve, and then cook off in a frying pan each individual piece of prime rib. The weird thing is that I still see value in brunch here; will I spend $500 for food and tip for my family here again? Probably not. Is the food good enough to come on a non-peak day with a small party? Sure... But wait until the silverware hits the table before you get your first plate!
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Luis O.

totally fabulous!! great food and view!! I wish there were more places like this!
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Mike A.

I like the big hill that we had to drive up. It made me feel like I was going on a ride at an amusement park. It was too bad that once we got to the top, the amazing view that we got to see was that of the 10 Freeway and the uninspiring cityscape around it. No offense, Pomona. I don't live here, so I don't know if you feel inspired by your cityscape, but I do not. Why would a mining company be on the top of a hill? Aren't mines underground? This doesn't really make sense to me but the fact that there was this rustic wooden structure made me think that maybe someone thought this out and it is somewhat factual. I doubt it, though. The food was nothing special and the service was just fine. Everything was probably a little overpriced for what it was, and the cocktail menu was certainly too expensive. I have no problem spending $12 on a drink, but this place was not the place to do it. So I didn't. In fact, any place with a salad bar where you serve yourself in a pie tin does not get to charge double digits for a drink. That's a rule. I overheard a waiter telling a guest that they tried making the place a nightclub for a while, but it didn't work out too well, so they stopped. If I had to guess, it was because the combination of alcohol and the driveway made it a single-weekend experiment. It's all fun and games until the amazing view of the 10 Freeway becomes a closer view and a closer view and a closer ah crap I just crashed into the freeway the end.
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Bryan J.

Prime ribs is so good!!! Highly recommend Kathy n Justin to be your waiters...they are really good..... P.S - have Kathy sing u a bday song...it's funny!!!
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Antoinette G.

John and Antoinette G. Were Married on November 1,2014. We had our wedding and reception in the veranda room. The ceremony was in the beautifully lit gazebo and the reception immediately following. What an incredibly perfect evening we had. Shawna made sure everything we wanted was exactly the way we asked for it. The day could not have been more perfect thanks to Shawna and her incredible staff who made The veranda room transform into black and red elegance. The wedding started exactly on time, we made it outside in time to take pictures just before sunset, and hors d'oeuvres were served immediately after our ceremony so our guests were taken care of while we did pictures, dinner was perfectly cooked, generous portions, and most people said they couldn't even finish because there was so much food, which is exactly what we wanted! Don't be afraid of the saloon and mining style decorations in the veranda room! Once our tables and decorations were set up you don't even notice the wall decorations are what they are. Everyone said how elegant the room looked. The view from the veranda room is just incredible especially right at sunset. It was so convenient having everything all in one room and not having our guests have to drive to multiple locations. I just can't say enough about how completely satisfied and thrilled we were with how our wedding and our pictures turned out. A big thanks especially to Shawna who is just a first class and an expert at what she does! You made everything so easy for us and were instrumental in calming my nerves the day of the wedding! Thank you!!
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Soomi P.

I was here for my mom's birthday last week. After hearing many great things about this place, I had huge expectations! It wasn't quite as nice as I thought it would be, but the food and atmosphere was enjoyed by everyone. I hated having to drive up that steep hill to get to the restaurant. But the view from the top made up for it. There are windows all along the restaurant that look down on the 10-fwy. You can literally see all the lights from the freeway to the hills/mountains - sooo pretty! I had made reservations for our party of 7, thinking it would be crazy crowded, but it wasn't that packed. The hostess was nice enough to show us into the waiting lounge while she prepared our table. Our table was near the back, in a nice little secluded area, but we were still able to see the view so it was perfect. Our server came quickly and got our drink orders, and announced the special entree for that night - New York steak & shrimp. Yummm! I decided to go with the special, which comes with the salad & soup bar. The veggies were very fresh. I made myself a little salad with their house dressing. OMG that house dressing was soooo good. It's like a mixture of honey mustard and something else.. I don't know. Anywayyy it was delicious! The corn chowder was a little TOO sweet for my liking. The cheesy bread was superrr cheesy but really good! The entree was, of course, the best part! I got my steak medium-well and it was amazingg! The garlic potatoes were also reallyyyy good, but I wasn't able to finish everything. The shrimp was crispy and good too! I think everyone at our table got the special that night, expect my dad. He had the fish special, which was reallyyy good too! I took off one star because the service could use a little work. The servers were nowhere to be found when we wanted more bread and refills. Also, my mom loves when restaurants do special things on her birthday, so I discreetly asked our server to bring out a little cake or ice cream after our entrees. She forgot... and I had to remind her after we got our check.
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MyDami K.

I'm pleasantly surprised!!! If you have driven east on the 10 fwy heading east I'm quite sure you have seen that old western building on the top of the hill! Well Ladies and Gentlemen I'm here to tell ya, MAKE A RESERVATION~ you won't regret it! And for all you fellas who want to make an impression on ya lady friend, bring her here for dinner or Sunday brunch. It's very quaint, a bit romantic and the staff are very friendly! Can't comment on their entrees yet, that will come later. There menu covers just about everything from surf-n-turf to sweet treats. Beer, Wine and signature drinks. They also have a bar that appreciates us folks who enjoy HAPPY HOUR 4pm-7pm Tuesday-Friday with appetizers 1/2 off! Sunday Brunch 9:30am-3pm with 5.00 off if ya get here 10! OMG!!! I mean the list goes on and on!!! 10.00 off with ya YELP check-in!! FOOD/DRINK porn overload~ BRANDEE is THE BOMB. COM! Be sure to give her a SWEET TIP!
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Summer B.

Last month, we held our company holiday party here and were pleased with how everything turned out. Rhonda was especially helpful with the planing, and when I arrived to the event, everything was perfect. The food was hot and tasty and everyone enjoyed themselves. The service was great!
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Oscar D.

Came here for dinner with the GF. I had the prime rib medium well and it was cooked to perfection. We got some great drink recommendations and the views are nice. It's a nice quick dinner get away. We will return.
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Donald G.

I went for dinner for my birthday and was very disappointed. Our waiter (Anthony) took at least 10 minutes to take our drink order and at least 10 more to deliver our drinks and the place was not very busy. Our dinner took forever to arrive and 2 out of 4 dinners were wrong. One was just an incorrect prime rib portion but mine was completely the wrong item. The only reason I gave 2 stars was that my steak was great when it actually arrived (when everyone else was almost done eating) and our bus boy (Mario) who had who had soooo much more personality than our waiter was great. He brought the cheese bread our waiter forgot and the drink refills our waiter must have just too busy to be bothered with. Another redeeming thing was that the manager comped my dinner and gave us free dessert for what was pretty much a disaster of a birthday dinner.
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L J.

We went here for Mother's Day. It had been quite a few years since our last visit. We will never go back. I did feel a bit sorry for them since nothing seemed to go right. Parking took over 45 minutes. Two hours past our RESERVATION time we still weren't seated. After complaining they sat us in the banquet area corner. We saw our waitress once and she never returned. Had to track someone down for drinks and we never received refills, our used plates were never collected and piled up on the table. Food was scarce, low, and the buffet lines were very messy & dirty with dropped food. The shrimp smelled bad. We had to ask for a manager to get our bill and to top it off they were charging people $5 more per person than they advertised. It was not a good day.
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Manny A.

Great food and staff. Our waitress was extremely nice and took care of us. We went here to celebrate my sisters boyfriend birthday and he loved it. Amazing views of the city.
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Eric O.

I have driven by this restaurant numerous times on the 10, but never stopped to eat here. My father was out of town on business, and I had been taking my Mom out every night for dinner so she wouldn't be alone (because I'm an awesome son like that). I had originally planned on going somewhere else, but when I walked in their house, she was a bit dressed up, so I decided, why not, let's change things up a bit. We requested a table next to the window, and were seated in a booth one row over from the windows - not a big deal , the booths were extremely over-sized and comfortable. Our server, Tatiana introduced herself, and got us waters to start while we looked over the menu. My Mom ordered the Filet Mignon with Mushrooms and I ordered the New York Strip. My Mom ordered her Filet "medium" - my recommendation, though my Mom wanted just a little bit of pink. I advised her to order medium as it would be easier to throw the steak back on the grill, than it would take it off. When our food arrived, her steak was horribly undercooked - it looked medium rare. So, we politely asked for the steak to be put back on the grill. At this time, I also asked for the "Grub" topping (peppers, onions, mushrooms) for my steak - I figured this wouldn't take very long to come up. I did not eat my steak while we waited for my Mom's re-fire - out of politeness. However, almost 10 minutes went by, and her steak had not been brought back - so I was forced to start eating fast, in order to not be stuck eating a cold steak. I definitely wasn't going to send MY steak back and make her wait. Finally her steak came back, and was cooked perfectly. My steak topping, did not, though I did not say anything. When we were finished with our steaks, and our server was clearing our dishes, my steak topping showed up. Our server expressed disgust and said she would talk to the kitchen about it arriving so late. Um, shouldn't she have been on the ball in the first place and kept track of it earlier? I generally only ask for something once - if a server doesn't bring it, I let it slide and make sure we are not billed for it later. I go to a restaurant to be waited on, not to have to constantly request something. I don't mean to sound elitist, but I am paying someone for service. We declined dessert, paid our bill and left. The food was wonderful, the views were really nice (although perched on a hill, it does overlook a highway...so take that for what it is worth), and the service was decent. Our server came around quite a bit, but we also noticed she had many tables. One last note - remember, while this is in Pomona, and while the prices may be high, and they do have a dress code (no cut offs, no flip flops), I expected people to be better dressed for the place. We saw plenty of people in jeans and tennis shoes. I guess it's a semi-casual vibe.
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Geno S.

Great place to eat for special occasions.. Food is great and they provide great service..
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Diana C.

Even though the food is delicious, the Brunch is extra delicious and the view is phenomenal, what truly makes or breaks an eating outing is the service. KATHY A.- I personally applaud you for making my birthday dinner the best and being an amazing waitress. You are the most friendliest and most involved server ever. I love how you come us to your patrons and ask right off, "are we celebrating anything?" and then proceed to celebrate also making us all feel welcome and like part of your family. You should train all your co-workers on how to do this and be sincere while doing it as you appear to be. Thank you again for your exemplary service!!!
(5)
Vianna H.

I love this place!!! Delicious food, beautiful view, and great service! My boy friend and I come we every year for Valentines day and we've never had a bad experience. On vday there is a long wait but that's any where you go. I recommend this place to everyone especially couples. It's such a romantic place! I always get the steak this time my bf got the Alaskan king crab it was pretty good! We also ordered an appetizer it was coconut beer breaded shrimp. It was pretty amazing and since our order took forever the waiter gave it to us for FREE! I thought that was nice of him. Also, they have an all you can eat soup and salad bar that's pretty good. Oh and i can't for get their cheese bread ugh!! It's my favorite!! Lol I always leave this place in a food coma lol it is pricy but like ppl always say..you get what you pay for!
(5)
David A.

I want to thank you for a wonderful exoerience today at brunch Chris the manager was extremely courteous and understsnding of my situation. I recently had surgery to prevent my consumption of karge amounts of food, she accommodate d my situation as well as my elderly parents . Thank you thank you thank you the food was excellent and the staff professional and attentive. Ill be giving a rave review on yelp! Excellent experience !
(5)
Renee F.

Our ministry had an event in May here ; I'm just slow in posting but we had a great event. I saw some of the comments and was surprised and disappointed that their food wasn't up to par. We selected one of the breakfast buffets and everything was delicious. We had plenty of coffee and juice, pastries, chicken crepes and fruit. We did have bacon it was good. The second batch was better than the first per the guests as the first batch wasn't that crispy but that was fine. Our banquet captain was great ; I think her name was Maria. No complaints or mishaps except for the wireless microphone went out and the one we used didn't have a long cord. Also we had the room until 1 pm and someone was showing a couple the room while we were ending.
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Vivek R.

Although this place has mixed reviews my family and I gave it a chance. We went to for the Sunday brunch to sample what they served. First off, the entire time, from the moment I entered until we left I received fantastic service from all! Thank you especially to our server Kristen. The buffet was huge and much better then several of the other brunches I have tried. I loved the all-you-can-eat crab legs, biscuits n' gravy, Prime Rib, and the made to order omelette station. Did I mention you wash it all down with endless mimosas? I did not feel rushed and my family and I had a great time overall. Can't wait to go back to this place!
(5)
Jasmin E.

The food was very below average for the price. The vegetables taste like dirt, the mashed potatos didn't taste like anything and the salad bar was pathetic. The view was nice but not worth it at all. It was dirty and some peoples food wasn't even cooked properly. Completely dissatisfed I would never pay 30 dollars for cafeteria food.
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Daisy G.

My husband and I decided to try this place for the first time as our second Valentine's dinner. So we made reservations for the only time available which was 9:30. So when we arrived everything was good we got seated quick, drinks came fast. Then we ordered our food. After we ordered no refills came the waitress didn't even acknowledge us. We received our cheese bread about 30 minutes after sitting down. So then our food arrived. We had ordered steaks cooked medium. But when we cut them they were about medium rare to almost rare. All the blood dripped out of the steak and was too red and bloody. The service was horrible, the food was under cooked and the drinks tasteless. I would definitely not recommend this place to anyone who wants a good romantic dinner. The atmosphere is romantic but everything else is terrible. Do not bother with this restaurant.
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rick r.

Just came back from Mother's Day brunch the quality of the food was very bad I would not recommend this place to celebrate a special occasion the food was very not well cared for the bathrooms are dirty and was no toilet paper. In so many words the place was kind of blown out the food seem to have been sitting there for hours I can say that the servers were nice but the quality of the food was below standard. Don't come to this place for brunch. The salad bar was gross.
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Paul E.

Yet another Brunch experience. This place was horribly understaffed. While the food was good, the service was missing. Our plates were not cleared, drinks not refreshed and when it came time for the check, I waited 30 minutes for them to run my credit card. I literally sat at the table alone for 30 minutes waiting while my family was outside. Once I finally did receive my bill, I had the pleasure of waiting in line for a half hour for the mandatory valet before I could leave. It was like Disneyland without the fun. For $35 a person, they could have staffed this better but it was a disaster. I will not be returning.
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Hoang N.

Oh Pomona Valley Mining Co. Why is thee Prime Rib so good? And must it come with the complementary salad bar and delicious cheese bread? Is that to ease my guilt? Oh and must I add the delicious all I can eat clam chowder? Oh how naughty I feel after that meal... Till we meet again Pomona Valley Mining Co... and next time, I'll be back for those BBQ RIBS!
(5)
Juan J.

My wife and I just went there last night for our third year anniversary loved it and the view was so great the waitress was wonderful really attentive sorry I forgot her name but really friendly
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Jodi M.

Second time to the Mining Company. Was not disappointed. my husband ordered the angus rib eye & I ordered the Eastern Prospector. Both were cooked to perfection. Melt in your mouth yummy. The soup & salad bar were wonderful. Molly was our excellent & attentive waitress. No complaints at all except the surprise valet only parking which we didn't enjoy & the wait for our reservation was a little too long. Otherwise, perfect evening.
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Doug D.

Went here for the first time today. My girlfriend and I took a friend out for her birthday. It was Sunday brunch buffet and with all due respect to previous reviews, we had an amazing time. First off make a reservation, we came at 11:00 am and saw other walk in guests being quoted an hour wait. That is going to put anyone in a foul mood. I love the layout, a previous Yelper called it like Knott's Berry Farm. I think that is totally appropriate, but I don't see it as a bad thing. It's supposed to look and feel like a mining company and it does. The view is fantastic!!! Yes you see a freeway, with a ton of other beautiful and expansive scenery. The floor to ceiling windows really make the view pop and the seating is cozy and comfy. I'm a big guy so that is important to me. The service was great all around, other than the guy running the build it yourself omelette bar was overwhelmed, and showing it. I'm not going to tell you all the menu items are five star....they are not....some are not even 4 star, but I strongly believe with the monstrous selection of all you can eat food at $30 a person I feel like there really is no way you can leave disappointed or hungry. Just a small sampling of what I partook in. This filled two plates. A made for me Denver omelette (great), chicken enchiladas (loved them), chile verde (great, but spicy), prime rib (dry, but ok), ham (very good), chicken fried steak (bleh), two cookies (I did not like them, but my girlfriend raved about them), and self serve vanilla ice cream (this was not good at all...more like frozen ice water with milk). So in summation...cool locale, friendly staff, love the building, and tons of food! Highly recommend!
(5)
Christopher O.

Service was above par, glad we drove 45 miles for a romantic evening. Ty PVMC ***** View was excellent, ambiance was low bit pleasing. Our server Tatiana was excellent.
(5)
J C D.

Love the view from up the hill, the ambiance of the place was good.But their steak was dry, I had better steak in Applebee's that has to tell you something about the food. But the bar setting was great nice view while you are drinking. Nice waitress.
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Maria L.

Took Mom here for dinner, staff was very nice & professional considering it was the day before Mothers Day & a bit busy. I give the food 1 star, the baby back ribs were very dry, the T-bone steak had no flavor, the rice pilaf was was horrible, the garlic mashed potatoes was the only thing that was edible. The view of the fwy & the food is not worth the price u pay. I recommend going else where if you want a good rib or steak dinner
(3)
Vivian F.

Had reservations at 7p. Told the servers were backed up and we would have to wait in the bar for 5 min. 15 min later offered cheese bread while we waited. We were told that they had an event and there were only 2 servers for the whole place. I looked into the dinning room and there were 2 other couples seated in this huge dinning room. The whole experience was awkward and depressing. Hostess never returned so we left. Later I saw that they had cancelled our reservation on line. What a pathetic place. Open table should not take their reservations. It has the smell of a dying restaurant.
(1)
Mimi N.

Great food, great view and great company! A nice way to impress your dates! Gotta try this place!!!!
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Debbie M.

this restaurant is off the hook. And our waiter TOMMY was the BOMB! What a nice guy. We called him Tommy Tutone becasue we got to talking about the song 867-5309.....it was sooooo funny. He was so cool and made us laugh. what a great waiter. He said he was new.....coulda fooled us!!!! The best waiter Ive had in a LONGGGGG time. He brought us bread to start....we thought it was gonna be bread and butter- no.....it was frickin CHEESY GARLIC BREAD!!!!!! OMG. TO DIE FOR!!!!!! We got like 3 baskets.....lol. It was nice that the salad bar came with every meal. There was an amazing view of the city. My dinner was soooooooo good....the restaurant is pricey I wont lie.......but its soooooooooooooooo good and worth breaking the bank for. I will definately be coming back!!
(5)
Sarah A.

Came in mid-morning for Sunday brunch which I thought would be overly crowded but we only waited about 10min to get sat and since it was brunch we didn't have to wait for service but we did get our mimosa quickly and I never had an empty glass! The food was good I loved the crab legs nothing else stood out too much. The service was quick and friendly, prices are very reasonable and amazing view!
(4)
Megan B.

Tatiana was sooo sweet! Took very good care of us and gave us a little anniversary dessert! I checked in and got $10 off! Awesome! And not to mention our steaks were delicious! I plan to come back in the future!
(5)
Janel G.

Wow. Lots of banquet rooms. But... such close proximity to each other! I would not hold an event here if it was in one of the 4-5 ballrooms that are all next to each other. I walked down the hall and it was a cacophony of different music styles and emcees screeching to be heard over one another. Oy!! The Veranda room down below is the best bet because it's large, has a beautiful view, and it far enough away from the other ballrooms that you don't have to hear all their noise. BUT... it's a western theme and it's tough to get to. Steep steps on the outside of the building. Bathrooms are super far or you can go through the kitchen to reach some other hidden bathrooms. Plus, with the western theme, you better don your cowboy hat or you just won't fit in. There's literally an old west scene built into the background complete with jail and wooden wagon wheel. I was there for a private party. We had the buffet. I was not super impressed by the food. The meat was tough and chewy. Thankfully it was smothered in sauce, so that almost helped. The best part of the meal was the fresh cantaloupe That being said... I've had better food when it wasn't a buffet. It was still an A-OK experience to me.
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Hagop B.

I wish I could give a big fat zero. The catering portion is horrible. The service is decent. The only competent person that works there is nick. The event planners lost my contract the week of my event so they just photocopied our previous events itinerary, even after we made the new one which I showed them a copy of and they didn't change anything or comp us. They also changed it to valet parking without telling us. Like working with preschoolers.
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Brian C.

We were in town with a group of over 100 and the tour booker arranged a dinner here. Wow, wow, wow. Dry, bland and utterly forgettable. No beverage service - hello!??! A room full of people who've just flown cross country will happily buy a drink if you give them the chance. Sum it up? Cafeteria food at best. The salmon with dill sauce featured seriously dry, firm and overcooked fish in a thin and flavorless sauce. The short ribs were fine but nothing special. There was a chicken dish in a sauce that was simply ghastly. The chicken was dry, tough and tasted as if it had been cooked early in the day and left in a warmer. The vegetable medley and rice were fine. The salad, fruit and cheese presentation was fresh and flavorful. The deserts were good, no complaints. We had been told over and over about the great view at the restaurant. Well, I guess if you've never been up on a small hill... Perhaps this is a good table service restaurant, but their banquet service is very basic in terms of food or service and felt unimpressive and cheap. For those expecting even mid tier dining, you should look elsewhere.
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k b.

5 stars for Kathy, Kathy, Kathy!!! We have always loved dining here, it's our favorite place for special occasions. Tonight we came here for our early Valentine's celebration and I must say, lucky for us we were blessed with Kathy's awesome energy, sweet smile, and pep. Not only did her smile and enthusiasm make our whole experience 10 times better than it already is, but it was very contagious and made me want to come home and write about it. I told my husband "I've now been spoiled and can't eat here without Kathy as our server now!" Aside from that. The food, service, and ambience gets 5 stars as well. I love the salad bar, soup, and cheese bread. The strawberry lemonade is to die for. Tonight my husband and I got the sweetheart special which was the surf and turf, and none of it disappointed! I want to go back again tomorrow! :) Another awesome thing I have to mention is, Kathy offered and insisted on taking a picture for us, which I was so grateful for! I always feel awkward asking someone that, but of course I wanted a picture of our special night! :) Thank you SO much Kathy for making our Valentine's EXTRA lovely tonight! I hope to come back and see Kathy again soon! Thank you Pomona Valley Mining Co!
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Nanor O.

We just had a delicious meal! Our servers Kathy & Garret were awesome & so much fun!!! Make sure you ask for them when you come to the Pomona Mining Co. They made our time with our daughters much more memorable and full of joyous laughs!!
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Bert V.

Have tried the prime rib eye and the baby back ribs. I've had better steak for the price, but it was cooked just perfect (medium rare). Now, the ribs! That was really good as I like my ribs smothered and they did this well. The ribs are now my favorite meal here. Salad bar is good as well.
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Kimi H.

Sunday brunch, messy left overs. Few staff available to make waffles and slice meat. Ran out of alot of food and did not change empty trays. Mimosas and food was pretty good if you could get your hands on any.
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Lazaro V.

I decided to come again and it was a great choice. This is a very extensive buffet with several stations. Just alone the unlimited champagne is worth it! Come early and they even give you a discount. Just a few months ago I also had dinner at Pomona Valley. I have the fillet with bÃ©arnaise sauce and sautÃ©ed mushrooms. It was tender and juicy. The baked potato was fully loaded and every bite was delicious! My date ordered the scallop and shrimp scampi. I tasted those and they were juicy and full of flavor. There scampi sauce is homemade and creamier than most. All of them pair with soup, salad and toasted cheese bread... You're going to take some food home or your going to leave in a stretcher. I really enjoy coming to this place and will definitely dine again.
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Alley H.

Came here recently for a low key birthday dinner. Let me start with the positives which is that the view is really nice if you arrive after dark and get a great view of the city lights (which we did). In the daytime I probably would've wondered what all the hype was about looking out the window only to see hills, random buildings, and the 10 freeway. The strawberry cheesecake was bomb and I really enjoyed my glass of champagne. Other than that, yeah... no. The menu selection was quite limited and for such expensive entrees I expected better quality. The prime rib was dry. There were no eggs at the salad bar. Or red onions. Or olives. Did they even have croutons? Things that should always be at a salad bar were missing for some reason. I was surprised they had bacon bits and even they were hidden in a container behind everything. The cheese bread was mediocre at best. Sizzler's is better and that's not saying much. Also, my scallops and shrimp were drowning in lemon butter sauce. Instead of enhancing the flavor of my seafood, it took away from it. The only reason I give Pomona Mining Co. 3 stars is because of the restaurant's ambiance. I see what direction they're trying to take with the fireplace, windows, etc. and I like it.
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Sara S.

I came here for the first time this past weekend for a birthday dinner. To me, it was a solid experience. Nothing great, but nothing too bad either. Since we had a very large party, we had a semi-private room in the corner and a set menu with limited entree choices. The entrees weren't bad - prime rib, steak, a salmon dish. The prime rib was juicy and tender, but I wish the horseradish they provided had a stronger kick. My only two negative votes would go towards: 1) The salad bar. This is supposed to be one of the nicer restaurants in Pomona, so getting in line for a salad bar (with little elbow room) was a turn-off. 2) The service. We had a large party - about 30 to 35 people in fact. There appeared to be only a couple of servers helping us, which meant we were left thirsty quite often. The servers we had were very nice and friendly, but I think they could have used an extra hand or two!
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Glenna H.

Mother's Day- I had looked at the menu earlier this week because I am on a strict diet, and my sister is a vegan- I was looking to make sure there was food we can both eat. We decided on this restaurant because of the "Large salad bar". I noticed the $33 per person fee, but figured it was a Prix-fix menu since this is common on Holidays. We made our reservations for 7 pm. Unfortunately, everyone hit traffic besides for me- And I showed up promptly at 7 pm. I was told by the host, "I hope they get here soon. We take all of the food away exactly at 8 because it's against health code to keep the food out longer than 6 hours." I was like whhaaa? So at 8 they can't order food? Little to my knowledge- it was 100% a buffet. I'm pretty cool with the idea of a buffet, but I knew my family most likely wouldn't be. Especially for $33 dollars, and 30-40 min (by the time they got there, parked, walked in, got seated, ordered drink ETC) to eat 6 hour old left out food. I asked to take a look at the buffet to see what they were offering. Damn near EVERYTHING was crusted over looking more disgusting than a hometown buffet OR it was gone-Empty! They knew they were getting close to "Having to take everything in" so they had stopped replacing the food! I counted 4 (out of about 20) items that were empty. That's 1/5th! While I was looking I heard people complaining about how everything was cold or lukewarm at best. I decided this was going to be a no-go. I asked to speak to a manager. I explained to him how we all traveled 1-2 hours to meet for dinner at this restaurant to find out all the food would be gone in half hour, and not only that- It was a DISGUSTING looking buffet. All he responded with was, "Well it was on our website". Me: "No it wasn't- I looked at your website multiple times this week." Him:"It's on our website." OKKAAYYY bro. I tell him that I am taking my family elsewhere for dinner and he proceeds to say "well, did you make a deposit for your reservation?" Me: "I don't know, and even if I did- I'm not paying it." and I walked out. Here's what I know: It does NOT say buffet on the website. it JUST says $33/adult dinner. It does NOT say they will be serving 6 hour old food. It does NOT say you must claim all of your food before 8 pm. So no, Mr. Manager- It does NOT say it on your website. The whole situation just really pissed me off. ESPECIALLY when the reason we were even eager to check this place out is because I am planning an event 6 weeks from now and Pomona mining co was at the top of my list for location. Now it's been entirely moved off the list thanks to this experience.
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Oscar S.

Food was average..location was nice..the Mahi Mahi was a bit over salty for my taste..my wife got the Minner s picking..she seemed to enjoy it..but honestly it was nothing impressive besides a nice night view..
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Paul J.

Went for Easter brunch. The food was good but when we arrived, we were forced to valet park. When we finished with brunch, there was an hour wait to get our vehicle from valet...are you kidding me! Then they asked for the $5.00 valet fee...really? I recommend the food but the valet situation is a joke. I will never go again.
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Brittney W.

I was going to give 3 stars because the chicken was dry, and the sodas were flat, and who ever cut the cake wasn't the best cake cutter and because the doors were open to the event next door and during the toast we could hear their music and the banquet staff was on break so I had to close them myself which involved throwing a very heavy rug. Also in the planning portion sometimes the person who may have answered the phone gave me misinformation in a condescending tone. I gave 4 stars instead of 3 because we made a lot of last minute changes including changing our date and they were accommodating for us and they have very good vendors to choose from if you use theirs. The banquet captain was generally easy to find and made sure that most of our request were handled (except the ones for fresh soda) The view is excellent though and the got rid of the ugly green ceiling and retro lights and put in more modern prettier things which was very pleasing.
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Tina W.

This place has a killer Sunday brunch. I mostly come for the abundance of fresh crab legs and prime rib. I love the whole way they really have it designed inside. It's very classic mine look. They have so much stuff to choose from that it's not even funny. Come see it for yourself with your own eyes and you will be convinced.
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Adel D.

I have been here for dinner but never for brunch and the brunch was $28 & had an extensive buffet selection from crab legs to fajitas, you can have freshly made omletes and waffles as well. I want to come back to enjoy the view with my girlfriends hopefully the service will be better since it will be a smaller party if it isn't it will be the last time I attend.
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Brittany B.

I don't normally write reviews, but I feel like it is necessary to write one for this place. We went here for Sunday Brunch and I will never go back again! We waited an hour to be seated with a reservation and one person in our party had to leave without eating due to a prior engagement because it took to long to be seated. The hostess was really rude and they just kept telling us they were so busy they were waiting for people to leave to seat us even though we saw open seats! The food was sub-par and the only reason I am giving this two stars is because the waiter was nice and I came here for dinner once and it was okay. However, Sunday brunch is too expensive for what it is worth and the overall experience was a negative one.
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Dirk M.

Watch out for the Bus people here. I left a packet on the table and the bus boy got it last night, 09/07/2014. My wife is beside herselft because she was distracted with her phone and feels responsible. I went to bathroom when the table was bussed. It wasn't until we got home that we both realized what had happened. So watch out for your posessions. My mistake cost me over $100.
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Vatche K.

Service was good, setting is nice, but the food is very subpar for the price. They got most of our orders incorrect, but did offer I adjust prices accordingly, but the steaks were still very mediocre.
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Brandon E.

Had never been here before and heard mixed reviews, but figured I would see for myself. Turns out this place is nothing more than an over priced Claim Jumper but with a more limited menu selection. We had a reservation at 7:30 pm, we arrived a little early at 7:15 so we figured we would have to wait a bit to be seated. We were told by the two high school aged girls at the front desk that it would be a few minutes while they set up our table, we weren't called until 8:05. During that 50 minute wait we went to the front desk multiple times, each time being told there were only 2parties ahead of us and then would watch 5 or more parties be called. Once seated our waitress Kat was very kind and understanding and even offered a free desert or appetizer for our trouble. We received no apology from the manager even though he walked by multiple times with his ridiculously huge CZ earrings. The only good part of our night was our waitress, she should really take her people skills to a restaurant that deserves it.
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Arlene L.

Came here for the Sunday Brunch. I was a little skeptical of all the poor reviews, but was pleasantly surprised that it was pretty good. I made reservations on line and had no problem when I arrived. I was able to get a booth close to the windows. Awesome views! As for the food. Not bad at all for being buffet style. Many items to choose from. Our waitress was really nice and attentive and kept our drinks full!
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Kristine C.

Had my 10yr high school reunion here. It was nice. I can't really do a full review on the place, but we did have an hors d'oeuvre buffet. There really wasn't much of a selection, so I do not know where my $60 went. They had the usual cheese and crackers, meatballs, eggrolls, a vegetable patty (really?!), fruit and I can't even remember what else there was. I felt that they didn't replenish the hors d'oeuvres fast enough. The food was mediocre. The venue is right a top the same mountin Coco Palm is on and does have beautiful views at night. It's western themed, but not too cheesy. And if you plan on drinking here, get someone to drive you home. The steep downward hill will not be your friend.
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Tamara J.

Came here for a date night and really the only good things I can say is that our waitress was very nice and the view was decent. Didn't enjoy our appetizer, the salad bar, or dinner. We skipped ordering dessert as that point because we didn't think it would be decent either. The place needs a remodel as the decor is old and tired. Our table was so unstable that we had to prop our drink glasses against our silver ware because they were trying to slide off the table. We were seated next to a back door and the employees kept going in and out, leaving the door open sometimes. My hubs got up and closed it twice because we were freezing. There was a visible rat trap that we could see every time that door was opened. Very unappetizing.
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Chris R.

Had a great time at the brunch with my friends and the food was pretty damn good. Ask for Danielle to serve you she's great!
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Kirin S.

I had a Awsome time last Weekend. All my friends had a great time, The Dj was the best played all the great old school and salsa! Awesome view! Cant wait to go back.
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Ray G.

So much food! Buy one dinner and add a salad bar for the second person to split the meal. We love coming here.
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Katryn R.

We happened to go on the opening of Nascar so the noise was overwhelming. But our server was wonderful, apologized profusely and did her best to make our meal enjoyable. The portions are huge. We opted to take advantage of the 9.95 split plate charge and ordered a filet mignon. With that came two plates with salad bar service and choice of side entrees for each of us. The only item that was shared was the filet. A great way to go. The food was very good and well prepared. Our server made an excellent wine recommendation. The view is a bonus!
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GT W.

Type. . . . . . . . . . ..Outdated "Fancy" Sit-down Restaurant Location. . . . . . . ..Top of a mountain in Pomona Prices. . . . . . . . . ..Medium-High Beer Selection. . ...poor Food Level. . . . ....Decent to poor Staff. . . . . . . . . . ..Nice Noise Level. . . . ...Moderate DÃ©cor. . . . . . . . . ..Rustic, Novelty Good for Kids. . ...Patrons believe so Parking. . . . . . . ...Private lot, optional valet Cash Only. . . . . ..No Recommended. ..No Comments: This is just an anachronism of when people believed Chili's or Outback was good food. Somehow this place stays in business by pure novelty charm and and aging clientele that haven't discovered how to cook for themselves. The menu is plain jane and so is the food flavor. The whole charade of the place being a big deal and specialty venue is immediately revealed with an expansive, outdated menu, unseasoned steamed vegetables, and attempt at Asian flair with egg rolls and what not. I just feel sorry for people who throw away so much money eating at places like this that are sort of the worst part of going out to eat. Either go to a cheap place that makes amazing food, or splurge once in awhile in a top notch place. But this middle of the road type of restaurant that is expensive and has worse food than your typical food truck is essentially a prank on the intelligence of everyone who has learned how to cook one recipe in their life.
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Steve H.

Steak and Coconut Shrimp were top notch. The salad bar and mashed potatoes were pretty good too. Wasn't to thrilled with the cocktails, especially the margaritas that have jalapeÃ±o in them. Those are nasty. Stick with beers cause they can't mess those up as long as they're cold. The server Garrett was also top notch. Would have given 5 stars, but the cocktails were very average.
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James H.

Overbooked for Thanksgiving, bland buffet food, surprise $5 fee for parking. Nothing like booking the fanciest place in the neighborhood to escape the frustration of cooking, only to find that everyone else in the neighborhood is there too, there isn't even room for standing in the waiting area, you'll be seated 30 minutes after your reservation, and they want to squeeze more out of you by surprising you with a previously undisclosed $5 valet or self parking fee (yes, the same fee for self parking). The fee is cash-only, but if you're like me and don't carry cash, there's an ATM with even higher fees inside. If you're a fan of home cooking, never fear! The poorly stocked standard bland Thanksgiving buffet food, split between two opposite rooms thus requiring you to navigate the aforementioned crammed waiting room each trip, will have you planning next year's home cooked Thanksgiving dinner by the time you get home! (The manager kindly waived our parking fee, so despite everything, we did leave on a good note.)
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Jenny S.

Loved the ambiance and the view, but the food not so much, definitely over priced for the quality of the steak! My steak was extremely dry and unflavored mushroom topping was burnt, really the only thing that I enjoyed that I ordered was the strawberry lemonade! Will not be going back!!!
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Jay F.

Had a great dinner tonight here with friends and family attending a wedding, food was great was pleasantly surprised for wedding food view was cool too !
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Mary S.

I am sure they may be getting pounded with a slew of unhappy and totally negative comments regarding their Easter Sunday Brunch. This is exactly why I am writing this review, not to complain, but to COMMEND the staff for handling the vicious customers with grace, professionalism and a calm demeanor. We witnessed the staff take hostile and verbal abuse from customer after customer, while they continually tried to explain and tried to calm the situation. On a holiday such as Easter, even with reservations, people are foolish to think they are going to be seated immediately or not have to wait. As the hostess mentioned more than once, you can't ask guests to leave, or limit their meal time. We felt so sorry for the constant battering the front desk host/hostess took and just wanted to say thanks for doing your best under unrealistic circumstances. We enjoyed our meals, the views and your frazzled but still friendly staff. They deserve a round of applause because they handled themselves with class and professionalism. Great selection of food, desserts and bottomless champagne! We will be back, even if we have to wait!
(5)
Connie H.

Not impressed today!!! We got here at 4:55 and the Restaurant opens at 5:00, Hostess said she will seat us in a minute and its 5:20 and we're still waiting to be seated, a couple people ahead of us, but kinda crazy she can only seat a table every 10 minutes. Now, let's talk parking...FORCED VALET PARKING due to events going on and they want to control the parking lot....I understand that, but I don't think they should be charging $5 when they are not giving you any other choice. Over all NOT IMPRESSED TODAY
(1)
Paul V.

Just an update: The manager reached out to us after this review and did the right thing to keep us as customers.
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Jennifer R.

Food is good. Came here for a retirement party. It was really nice. Beans and rice are good. Not authentic mexican but good. Fish and enchiladas are good. Its nice for people not used to real mexican food.
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Tanya A.

I saw this place and really wanted to try it. I read the reviews and almost canceled my reservations. I am so glad I didn't!! The food was delicious!!! Service was good. Very friendly staff. I will definitely be back!!! The view is amazing!
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Stacey C.

Come in when Kathy with a K is working. Our last visit was so disappointing. When everything we ordered came at the same time we questioned coming back. Thank you Kathy you have restored our faith that we can get good food, a great view and most importantly great service.
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Cosmo A.

Blah! This place is not good at all. It was dirty and the food is average at best. People who think this is good probably think maestros steak house is the same thing as claim jumper . Don't expect much. Your prob better off going to In n Out, at least they don't disappoint.
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Larry B.

Had some friends from out of town and wanted a nice local place. Hit up PVMC from the hostess greeting - she stopped looked up and THANKED us for coming and took us to a window table. The view is unbelievable. Yes it overlooks the freeway but what a reason to enjoy it knowing you're not stuck in the traffic below. The server was fantastic. Quick to take drink orders and recommended the special. Bacon wrapped filet with mushrooms. All three of us ordered it and all three of us loved it. Cooked to perfection with delicious garlic mashed potatoes. Before our steaks we visited the soup and salad bar and were not disappointed, it was loaded and clean and fresh. Had to skip dessert as we were stuffed but it was tempting to try as they all sounded great. It was a weds so it was not busy and maybe that's why we had such great service but everyone seemed like this was how they do things. Menu mostly meat steaks, ribs etc but some chicken and fish for the non meat eaters , just come hungry
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Sylvia D.

Do not book an event here! This place is so unprofessional; it's unbelievable! First they tell me they're going to give me a specific room, they give me a contract and have me sign it with a credit card form to secure the room. Then the next day, they change their mind and email me, not even call to tell me. Instead, they change the name of the room on the contract and try to have me sign it without telling me that they've changed it. This place is outdated, old, and just not the place to be anymore. Don't go, they're no good!
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Yi Z.

AWESOME VIEW OF THE I-10! The view is actually quite spectacular at night as the whole area is lit up. I never knew such a place existed. This place has a ton of character if you're into the old Western theme. We stopped by for a drink at the bar but didn't get to try out the food but I got the impression that the food was probably ok at best. There were a couple of private parties going on while we were there and it looks like private parties generate the majority of income for this place. The entire upstairs consists of large function rooms that can be rented out. But the carpet and chairs are in need of replacement.
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Cindy P.

The view is great here. The food is super delicious and the staff are awesome!
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Brian S.

Shawna H, the manager at the PVMC is a star. I had a problem there in Oct and I wrote about it. Shawna reached out and we exchanged several emails to try and make it right and she followed through with what she said she would do. Great manager we will be back. I am surprised that in all my time on Yelp, Shawna is the only person to try and amend the situation. You would think managers/owners would be reading Yelp and making changes or reaching out to try and fix any situation. I have praised some and slammed some. Until Shawna none of the mgrs even bothered to write me a note to tell me off. Thanks Shawna, we will see you soon.
(4)
Mochadyme J.

Excellent service by Danielle today for Brunch!!! Will be back again ;) Our party left raving on how good the food was and how we all left full and enjoyed all the great food selections.
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John M.

When you are paying 30/plate, you shouldn't have to dig through the communal spoon pile in front of the self-serve-soup-station for a clean spoon... and I don't mean clean like "without water spots"... I mean clean like "a spoon without other people's food stuck to it". The service was marginal and the food uninspired and over-priced. Additionally, tasteless. I would never, ever, ever go back to this place. Not even for the view (which was spectacular at night).
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Carol B.

I hate eating out on a holiday but we had a wonderful Thanksgiving buffet here with delightful service from Danielle and Priscilla. The food was fresh the buffet line was well stocked and clean. The turkey was moist. It was all so good that I complimented David the manager. It will be our first choice next year.
(5)
Billy H.

Bad service mediocre food. Overpriced. J have had great experiences here, but this one was terrible.
(2)
Margaret F.

First of all the view is FANTASTIC! The food is good yet expected better due to the location. Plates are given for all you can eat salad. The food is very good but the drinks are better! Would reserve this place for a special occasion or something different.
(4)
Arthur O.

Nice atmosphere, Great View of the city, Below-average food. It may have been because of the banquet menu, but this place is mediocre at best. Steak was somewhat dry, the salad and bread were par. I don't think I will be returning here unless I'm trying to impress a girl with a view and not drive too far out of the way.
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Carol G.

We went for New Year's Even after my husband received an email. The draw was that if we had dinner we did not have to pay a cover charge. Unfortunately, we did not make it that far. First of all, the service was horrible. Our waitress was missing most of the evening and the cheese toast that everyone around us seemed to be enjoying never appeared. I ordered the shrimp scampi but the shrimp were not cleaned properly, gritty shrimp are not very tasty. The salad bar featured pineapple but unfortunately, the core was cubed like the rest of the pineapple and that was not good either. My husband ordered the rib eye and it was very good. I would have ordered another drink but by the time our waitress did appear I had to order coffee. I was so cold which is not normal for me, the reason for my discomfort was because the door to the outside was being opened continually. It seemed that the band was arriving but also other customers were using this door. The staff finally moved the customers right by the door and turned up the heat which caused the area to smell like something was burning. We did not stay for the New Year festivities.
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Shaena S.

I went through the catering group to have a graduation party for about 30 people over Sunday brunch. Our drinks were empty almost the entire brunch. Scheduled eating time was 12:00-2:00. When I arrived at 12:05 with guests already waiting, there were no servers in the room. I had to find a manager and ask them to send servers, who arrived 15 minutes later. Even when they arrived they didn't begin taking drink orders for another 15 minutes, they kind of just looked around for a while and brought coffee. After paying about $200 for a service charge, I am appalled at the level of service we got. The food was a buffet so thier only job was to fill drinks and take plates away, which is quite an easy job. Our group should have had at least one server exclusively for our event who was in the room and doing this at all times. Twice I had to find a manager because the server left for over 20 minutes and everyone's drinks were empty. I would never have an event there again and would discourage anyone else from doing so as well.
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Nicole T.

The only reason why this place gets two stars is because service is very attentive. I was here for a wedding last saturday. i don't have much to say except food is TERRIBLE and valet is HORRENDOUS.
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Jesse V.

Nice views!! Nice views!! That's about all this place has going on. The food quality and taste is mediocre.
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Lorena C.

Celebrated my anniversary. Very romantic and rustic. Wonderful view, food and device from Tommy
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A C.

I agree.. this place is the worst.
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Address : 1777 Gillette Rd
Pomona, CA, 91768
Phone (909) 623-3515
Website https://www.pomonavalleyminingco.com/
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Opening Hours

Tue
Mon :Closed

Specialities

Takes Reservations : Yes
Delivery : No
Take-out : No
Accepts Credit Cards : Yes
Accepts Bitcoin : No
Good For : Brunch
Parking : Valet, Private Lot
Bike Parking : No
Wheelchair Accessible : Yes
Good for Kids : Yes
Good for Groups : Yes
Attire : Casual
Ambience : Casual
Noise Level : Average
Alcohol : Full Bar
Outdoor Seating : No
Wi-Fi : Free
Has TV : Yes
Dogs Allowed : No
Waiter Service : Yes
Caters : No

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