Just before the lower gate to the Lake Almanor Peninsula you will find a one-of-a-kind Mountain Valley restaurant. Nancy’s Restaurant was opened July 7 by Nancy Eberle. She has been in the food service industry for the past 27 years, mainly working in resorts in St. Louis, Beaver Creek, CA and Lake Tahoe. But this restaurant is her dream child.
I was first introduced to Nancy’s when a group I belonged to came for a meeting in a curtained-off side room of the restaurant. Here we munched on fruit kabobs, vegetables and dips, muffins, coffee and tea as we talked together. One of the owner’s dreams for this business has been to open it to groups of all sorts including art associations, AA groups, book clubs, church meetings, Round Table discussions, open mike talent shows, music jams and more. Watch the local newspapers for information on upcoming events. Or you can give her a call with your ideas or plans.
Local Bookclub Meeting
I must say that the food here is high quality and delicious. Each day, Nancy plans a special of the day along with the other menu items. When our book club met for breakfast this summer we were delighted with the choices and the very reasonable prices. Menu items include the regular stand-bys of biscuits and gravy, assorted cereals, yogurts, muffins and sweet breads. Add to that the homemade Breakfast Sandwiches ($4.95), Breakfast Burritos ($5.50), Quiche of the Day ($4.95) and Bagels, alone or with cream cheese and lox, and this menu is sure to suit the tastes of everyone in the family.
A Perfect Breakfast
For lunch Nancy serves the Special of the Day al0ng with Deli Sandwiches ($5.95), Tuna Salad as a side or sandwich, fruit, pasta and tossed salads, chips and dip, pita with hummus and Hot Clam Pie. She also makes the best vegetable lasagna I have ever eaten which can also be made to go—as can any of her dishes. Call ahead to order large quantities to go. Nancy uses all natural ingredients in both cooking and beverages.
Nancy’s idea of space is to encompass everything from art, casual but delicious food, comfort, relaxation, internet access and music. She has asked Feather River Fine Arts Association to exhibit at the restaurant and members’ work now adorns the walls. Each month a different artist’s paintings or photos can be seen hanging in the restaurant.
Outdoors at Nancys
Because there is a large yard adjacent to the building, customers may sit outside on beautiful days at several picnic tables with umbrellas while the children stretch their legs in the fenced in picnic area. Dogs are also welcome in this area.
The restaurant is open for breakfast and lunch every day but Wednesdays and Thursdays from 8 am to 4 pm. Although the restaurant is not open for dinner at this time, Nancy will remain open for special groups and parties in the evenings by appointment. Nancy’s is located at 449 Peninsula Drive, Lake Almanor, CA. For group reservations or food to go, call 30-596-3690.
