The Steam Donkey Restaurant and Bar

04/04/2026

NOW HIRING – SUMMER CREW 🍔🍻

The Steam Donkey Restaurant & Bar at Pinecrest Lake Resort is gearing up for a busy summer—and we’re looking for great people to join the team!

We’re hiring for all positions, including:
🔥 Cooks
🍽️ Servers
🍷 Bartenders
🧼 Dishwashers

Spend your summer working in the Sierra, just steps from the lake, in a fast-paced, fun environment at one of the area’s favorite spots. Pinecrest Lake Resort is a full-service, year-round destination offering lodging, dining, marina services, and more—making it a hub of activity all season long. 

👉 Apply today and be part of an unforgettable summer:
www.pinecrestlakeresort.com

Come work where people vacation. 🌲☀️🍔

The place where lifelong memories are made. Pinecrest Lake Resort is a full-service, year-round resort. Located in the Sierra Nevada near the shores of Pinecrest Lake in the Stanislaus National Forest, Pinecrest Lake Resort offers lodging, a marina, a restaurant, sports shop, a grocery store, a post...

02/20/2026

We are OPEN at 5:00pm; 2/20/26! Our phones are down due to an Internet outage. If you need to make reservations for the weekend please TEXT 209-985-3044.

02/19/2026

It’s snowing in Pinecrest! Open for dinner 5-8:30pm, tonight, Thursday, February 19, 2026. Give us a call for reservations, 209-965-3117.

02/17/2026

Woo hoo! We’re open, call 209-965-3117 to make dinner reservation! Open seven days per week 5:00pm-8:30pm.

❄️ IT’S SNOWING IN PINECREST! ❄️

Winter is officially here in Pinecrest — fresh snow, mountain air, and the perfect excuse for a cozy getaway. If you’re heading up, plan ahead and be prepared for winter travel conditions. Bring chains, allow extra time, and check road conditions before you leave at dot.ca.gov.

Here’s what’s open and available:

🛒 General Store
Open daily | 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Grab groceries, snacks, firewood, and winter essentials.

🍽️ Steam Donkey Restaurant & Bar
Opens at 3:00 PM
Dinner served 5:00 PM – 8:30 PM
Call ahead for reservations: 209-653-1177

🏡 Cabins & Motel Rooms Available
Stay close to the snow! Cozy cabins and comfortable motel rooms are ready for your winter escape.
Book your stay at PinecrestLakeResort.com

Come enjoy the snow — and warm up with us after a day in the mountains! ☃️

12/20/2025

Tonight! It’s going to be great, snow level is above Pinecrest, come on up! Listen to some music, enjoy some food and snow dance your hearts out!

12/09/2025

🎄 The Steam Donkey Restaurant is OPEN seven nights a week for dinner!
⏰ 5:00pm–8:00pm
🍽️ Weekend Lunch: Saturday & Sunday • 11:00am–3:00pm

✨ Our busy decorating elf has turned the restaurant into a holiday wonderland, and it’s the perfect place to get into the spirit!

🎉 Join us for our Annual Christmas Party on December 20, 2025 — live music, great food, and a whole lot of holiday cheer!

12/02/2025

❄️✨ Time to do your SNOW DANCES! ✨❄️
Let’s call in those winter vibes—every swirl, stomp, and shimmy helps!

While we’re waiting on the flakes to fly, don’t forget the Steam Donkey Restaurant & Bar is serving up your favorites:

🍽 Dinner Daily: 5:00pm–8:00pm (Everyday)
🥪 Lunch: 11:00am–3:00pm (Saturday & Sunday)

Swing by, warm up, and enjoy a great meal before or after your snow dance. Let’s bring on winter! ❄️⛄️

Call 209-965-3117 for dinner reservations.

11/24/2025

11/22/2025

Please join us for our annual Christmas Party. We look forward to seeing everyone!

09/07/2025

🎉 Big News from Steam Donkey Restaurant! 🎉

We’re now OPEN 7 days a week — and we can’t wait to welcome you in more often!

🍽️ New Hours:
•Dinner: Everyday, 5:00 PM – 8:30 PM
•Lunch: Friday – Sunday, 11:00 AM – 3:00PM

Whether you’re stopping by for a cozy dinner or a relaxed weekend lunch, we’ve got a table waiting for you. Same great food, now with more time to enjoy it.

Come hungry, leave happy — Steam Donkey Restaurant is here for you every day!