Stonefly

The food, the service the atmosphere are all top cabin and you absolutely cannot leave without having the carrot cake😋

This is one of the valleys hidden gems with one of the best chefs around Michelin star best food. It is so worth the drive. It’s a breath taking enjoyable drive you gotta stop and Enjoy the cuisine

Better get a reservation way ahead! This place is great! Very reasonable prices for such excellent food, service, plus a very cozy and convivial experience. The appetizers, baked brie and the wood-fired sirloin tips were two of the most tasty things we have ever, ever tasted in our lives. Best Filet ever. Though they were extremely busy, the service was incredible. So impressive!

Incredible place! Interesting recipes you don't find every day that taste like heaven. The atmosphere and lovely people make it even better :)

This restaurant is a gem located in the small town of Markleville, a mere 25-minute beautiful drive from our home in Gardnerville. The food, service, and atmosphere all made for an outstanding dining experience for my wife and I. HIGHLY recommend! +5 Stars!

My wife and I were very pleased with all aspects of this restaurant. Clean restroom, cold beers, unique recipes that were well-executed. We had not made reservations but we were seated and attended to without delay. We’re tough restaurant critics but we walked away satisfied and felt as though the meal was an experience and not a transaction. If you are in the area, visit this restaurant. You will not be disappointed!

An absolute treasure! If your rolling through this small town you must have dinner here. A lot of attention to detail. Great service and the food was absolutely delicious!

We had dinner at this little hidden treasure of a restaurant about 25 minutes from our home in Minden. NV. It's truly one of the best meals we've had .....anywhere. The owner, Faith, was amazing and her team was excellent. The food, it's among the best anywhere you'll find.... the menu... over the top delicious!! While the menu is extensive, the specials are just as extensive. Everything from beautiful salads, salmon, tuna, steak, fresh pastas, duck, chicken, pork...and delicious made from scratch desserts. We talked about the meal and the service all the way home and we're already talking about making our next reservation, you definitely will not be disappointed. And yes; reservations are a definite a must.

We had a great experience here. The food was excellent. I got the duck and my partner got the lamb chop. We came again another night and had a very good bread pudding for dessert. The interior is adorable, with mismatched country-style chairs and an all around feeling of coziness. The staff were really wonderful. Friendly, welcoming, and good at their jobs. My only complaint is they had music playing outside. It's unnecessary. In such a quiet, bucolic little town it felt jarring whenever I left my room across the street at Creekside Lodge.

Wonderful food & delightful service! Fun sitting at the bar to watch the kitchen!

+1

Can’t believe such a great restaurant is hidden in this small valley town. How many Michelin stars do they get?

The food was phenomenal! I can highly recommend the trout and filet mignon. Also great service and friendly atmosphere.

First time visit and we will definitely return. Decent size, but definitely small seating capacity and so popular people come from miles around, so make a reservation! Owners purchased a couple of years ago after having a very successful local restaurant already. The chef has so many specials, after a quick run down, there was no reason to order off the menu. Everything was pared well and cooked to perfection. Service was very available and attentive, but not obnoxious. Markleeville is a very small town, don't blink, or you'll miss it, but very quaint. Patio seating out front during the warmer season. Can't wait to go back during the Spring and summer. FYI bring cash, my credit card with chip was not able to be read with their card reader.

Absolutely wonderful dining experience. Cute place, great service, lovely wood fired food. Stayed at the Creekside Lodge and came back here 3 nights in a row for dinner. Favorite items: Brie puff pastry with honey, almonds, and apple. Halibut with chimchurri sauce. Call for a reservation to make life easier.

Great place for dinner in the middle of the mountains. Nice sunny terrace. The food was very refined.

Wow, delicious dinner and wonderful service! We drove about 35-40 min here from South Lake. Our table wasn’t ready yet, so we had drinks across the street and went back to have pork chops, shrimp, the hugest chicken I’ve ever seen, tons of apps, and tasty dessert. The owner even walked across the street to tell us that our table was ready. Come here and don’t skip the buckeye dessert!

And I thought Carson Valley didn't have any good restaurants...I stand corrected! This place has been recommended to me numerous times, and I finally made it here. Food was amazing. Staff were amazing. I had a great meal! I highly recommend and will be returning sooner than later. No complaints (unusual for me ;-) )

Stopped here for dinner after Kirkwood last week. Amazing service, food- Everything was great! Seems hard to get a reservation so plan ahead! The charred cabbage is a great dish to start with. We had the chicken ravioli, pork chop (which was enormous), NY strip and the Chipotle chicken with Calabria chili. Great spot- definitely check it out!

Service is amazing so is the food. They source some of the best produce the chicken me and my buddy split was a free range chicken. Last time I went I had the filet special and that was cooked to perfection with a gorgonzola sauce. The calamari is a must being a foodie I usually prefer the calamari rings and tencles however they cut a calamari steak up and serve it in a awesome beurre blanc sauce. The steak itself is breaded in macadamianuts. They definitely need a entree portion of this on the menu because it's so delicious. Being a Sommelier I am usually not a sangria person thiers isn't too sweet though it's a must as well!!!! The outside area is beautiful and is heated. The inside is cute and very quaint. The food is under priced and that is hard to find these days !!! Being in the industry and picky due yourself a favor and go to stone fly and spend time in the beautiful quaint town of markeliviile!!!

This is a little gem and worth the drive!! I had the lasagna(special), wife had blackened halibut(special)and our friend had blackened filet. My lasagna was rustic and screaming with fresh flavors!!!!The calamari was amazing! Prawns were least favorite. I’m going back for the pork chop!! When a table of seven and 5 people get the chop you know it’s the dish to get!! Service was very professional. Bottom line the owners are old restaurant pros! And it shows with every bit! You need reservations!

stonefly is excellent! I dined here with my boyfriend and his parents , everything is delicious for appetizers we had the charred cabbage AMAZING and the Shishito peppers. For dinner we all ordered off the off menu specials they had for the night which include the the filet , king salmon, swordfish and the chicken scallopini. Food is just hands down amazing and the staff is lovely.

It is lovely and nice place to enjoy the dinner. Every persons look happy with the nice food and atmosphere. The foods i had taken are so nice to me but too much for me.

This is the best meal I have had since Berlin. It’s exquisite. If that’s not your thing, I get it. It’s not cheap nor should it be. Reservations highly advised. Dogs with suitable class are welcome on the patio.

THIS PLACE WAS SO CUTE!!!! What a perfect romantic date night spot nestled in the mountains. The owner, Faith, was the sweetest host and you better NOT skip out on her homemade dessert. The carrot cake sent to me to heaven. I WILL BE BACK

Those is an amazing restaurant in Markleyville!! There is a large patio out front and the inside has lots of charm! Their menu has lots of specials and believe me, they are very special! Best onion soup I have ever had. The pasta special was Fettuccine with Scallops, delicious! Their homemade Everything Bread was wonderful! Amber was our server and she is so nice, we felt like have a new friend. Altogether, a wonderful dining experience!!

A great place to go for dinner if you're in the area. The staff was friendly and attentive. Food was outstanding. We started with the Hearts of Palm salad and the charred cabbage. She had the duck breast and I had the ribeye special. Drinks are limited to beer and wine. Definitely worth visiting.

The food was very good, there were good vegetarian options and the most pleasant thing was the attention of the staff, especially Francisco, he was really friendly and helped us a lot with his recommendations, we would definitely go back!

Love the charming atmosphere. Fantastic service, excellent food. Loved the wood fired pizza, best chocolate espresso torte, amazing crispy polenta either Marsala sauce. New ownership as of Oct 2021!

A not to be missed great dining spot in a cute, tiny town. Be sure to call ahead for reservations because it's a popular restaurant and for good reason. Food was amazing. We loved the special drink at the time, a sangria made with grapefruit. And be sure to order the char grilled cabbage appetizer. It was amazing and drew is back for a second time just so we could order it again. We also love their wood fire pizza & enjoyed sitting outside on their pleasant patio. Thank you to the kind hostess & we had wonderful, friendly servers both times. It's a dining experience, so don't come with expectations to be in and out. Rather, come with family and friends after a day exploring the nearby scenic area to relax & enjoy. Oh, and the desserts are all amazing too.

My friend and I made dinner reservations on a Friday night based on a recommendation from our Innkeeper at the Creekside Lodge. My friend is from Houston and I'm from Chicago where high end restaurants and fine dining are a big deal. Everything from the ambience, hospitality, and menu far exceeded our expectations - that speaks volumes coming from two big city travelers. We were greeted with a big warm welcome from the moment we walked in and informed of the specials and drink selection immediately. The menu was perfect because it was not too overwhelming with too many selections but just enough variety to get your salivary glands going. We nervously ordered the roast duck on special and I'll just say we wanted to order additional servings and come back the very next day to have it. The seafood risotto also did not disappoint. High compliments to the chef. If we had stayed in Markleeville for more than that single evening, we definitely would have returned. There needs to be more smaller restaurants like this in every little mountain town.

Chef Rich

And I thought Carson Valley didn't have any good restaurants...I stand corrected! This place has been recommended to me numerous times, and I finally made it here. Food was amazing. Staff were amazing. I had a great meal! I highly recommend and will be returning sooner than later. No complaints (unusual for me ;-) )

Jacob Weisman

Service is amazing so is the food. They source some of the best produce the chicken me and my buddy split was a free range chicken. Last time I went I had the filet special and that was cooked to perfection with a gorgonzola sauce. The calamari is a must being a foodie I usually prefer the calamari rings and tencles however they cut a calamari steak up and serve it in a awesome beurre blanc sauce. The steak itself is breaded in macadamianuts. They definitely need a entree portion of this on the menu because it's so delicious. Being a Sommelier I am usually not a sangria person thiers isn't too sweet though it's a must as well!!!! The outside area is beautiful and is heated. The inside is cute and very quaint. The food is under priced and that is hard to find these days !!! Being in the industry and picky due yourself a favor and go to stone fly and spend time in the beautiful quaint town of markeliviile!!!

Henry Chung

It is lovely and nice place to enjoy the dinner. Every persons look happy with the nice food and atmosphere. The foods i had taken are so nice to me but too much for me.

Mike Kissling

This is a little gem and worth the drive!! I had the lasagna(special), wife had blackened halibut(special)and our friend had blackened filet. My lasagna was rustic and screaming with fresh flavors!!!!The calamari was amazing! Prawns were least favorite. I’m going back for the pork chop!! When a table of seven and 5 people get the chop you know it’s the dish to get!! Service was very professional. Bottom line the owners are old restaurant pros! And it shows with every bit! You need reservations!

Patty Viechorek

stonefly is excellent! I dined here with my boyfriend and his parents , everything is delicious for appetizers we had the charred cabbage AMAZING and the Shishito peppers. For dinner we all ordered off the off menu specials they had for the night which include the the filet , king salmon, swordfish and the chicken scallopini. Food is just hands down amazing and the staff is lovely.

Richard Eckman

This is the best meal I have had since Berlin. It’s exquisite. If that’s not your thing, I get it. It’s not cheap nor should it be. Reservations highly advised. Dogs with suitable class are welcome on the patio.

Stephany Gaspo

THIS PLACE WAS SO CUTE!!!! What a perfect romantic date night spot nestled in the mountains. The owner, Faith, was the sweetest host and you better NOT skip out on her homemade dessert. The carrot cake sent to me to heaven. I WILL BE BACK

Suzanne Miladin

Those is an amazing restaurant in Markleyville!! There is a large patio out front and the inside has lots of charm! Their menu has lots of specials and believe me, they are very special! Best onion soup I have ever had. The pasta special was Fettuccine with Scallops, delicious! Their homemade Everything Bread was wonderful! Amber was our server and she is so nice, we felt like have a new friend. Altogether, a wonderful dining experience!!

David Kern

A great place to go for dinner if you're in the area. The staff was friendly and attentive. Food was outstanding. We started with the Hearts of Palm salad and the charred cabbage. She had the duck breast and I had the ribeye special. Drinks are limited to beer and wine. Definitely worth visiting.

Sasha Barcena

The food was very good, there were good vegetarian options and the most pleasant thing was the attention of the staff, especially Francisco, he was really friendly and helped us a lot with his recommendations, we would definitely go back!

Cindi Fores

Love the charming atmosphere. Fantastic service, excellent food. Loved the wood fired pizza, best chocolate espresso torte, amazing crispy polenta either Marsala sauce. New ownership as of Oct 2021!

Jennifer Hartman

A not to be missed great dining spot in a cute, tiny town. Be sure to call ahead for reservations because it's a popular restaurant and for good reason. Food was amazing. We loved the special drink at the time, a sangria made with grapefruit. And be sure to order the char grilled cabbage appetizer. It was amazing and drew is back for a second time just so we could order it again. We also love their wood fire pizza & enjoyed sitting outside on their pleasant patio. Thank you to the kind hostess & we had wonderful, friendly servers both times. It's a dining experience, so don't come with expectations to be in and out. Rather, come with family and friends after a day exploring the nearby scenic area to relax & enjoy. Oh, and the desserts are all amazing too.

Mai Nguyen

My friend and I made dinner reservations on a Friday night based on a recommendation from our Innkeeper at the Creekside Lodge. My friend is from Houston and I'm from Chicago where high end restaurants and fine dining are a big deal. Everything from the ambience, hospitality, and menu far exceeded our expectations - that speaks volumes coming from two big city travelers. We were greeted with a big warm welcome from the moment we walked in and informed of the specials and drink selection immediately. The menu was perfect because it was not too overwhelming with too many selections but just enough variety to get your salivary glands going. We nervously ordered the roast duck on special and I'll just say we wanted to order additional servings and come back the very next day to have it. The seafood risotto also did not disappoint. High compliments to the chef. If we had stayed in Markleeville for more than that single evening, we definitely would have returned. There needs to be more smaller restaurants like this in every little mountain town.

Well worth the drive from Minden. The staff was friendly and helpful. We had wonderful salmon and swordfish with calamari appetizers. We have been here at least five times, and it's always great.

Such a great hidden place. The food is amazing, the staff is great but the chef's really need to be complimented. We had 1 of the best meals last night. The fillet mignon was exceptional. The atmosphere is quaint and comfortable. Definitely a place everyone should try

Words truly can’t capture how incredible it is to experience Stonefly. This hidden gem is easily one of my favorite restaurants—and I’ve dined at many over my 59 years. It’s not just the unbelievably delicious food, but also the warm, quaint, and cozy ambiance paired with a genuinely friendly and welcoming staff that makes you feel like family. We always request our favorite server, Amber, who is absolutely exceptional—truly one of a kind. Her service is personal, engaging, and downright hilarious. She has us laughing the entire time and makes every visit feel memorable. And the food… wow—just WOW. The calamari is unique and outstanding, the wedge and Caesar salads are delicious, and the filet mignon is truly next level. Then comes dessert. Faith is an extraordinary baker; her carrot cake and toasted coconut cake are pure heaven. I’m already looking forward to trying her tiramisu, which I hear is equally amazing. With a menu full of exceptional choices and incredible rotating specials, it’s nearly impossible to choose just one dish. Stonefly delivers excellence at every level. Because the restaurant is small and intimate, reservations are recommended—and absolutely worth it. I highly recommend!

The food was phenomenal!! Some of the best lamb rack I've ever had. I got to sit at the bar and watch the chefs at work, and you can tell all of them are super highly trained and very passionate about their work. Also, the waitresses were really nice and welcoming. Overall restaurant had a lovely cozy atmosphere, would definitely come back.

Absolutely sensational. Travelling with a gluten allergy, especially to ski resorts, can be a real drag. Luckily, the Stonefly could provide me with the best gluten free (and vegetarian for me, but plenty of delicious looking options for meat eaters too!) meal I've eaten in California. Our server (Amber) was so thoughtful, knowledgeable and accommodating, I felt like I was in a safe pair of hands! Cannot recommend enough for a delicious meal, just make sure to make a reservation!

Debbie Backlund

Such a great hidden place. The food is amazing, the staff is great but the chef's really need to be complimented. We had 1 of the best meals last night. The fillet mignon was exceptional. The atmosphere is quaint and comfortable. Definitely a place everyone should try

Frank Stipe

Well worth the drive from Minden. The staff was friendly and helpful. We had wonderful salmon and swordfish with calamari appetizers. We have been here at least five times, and it's always great.

Beth Chalaire

The food was outstanding!!! The staff was so friendly and helpful with information about the restaurant and sights in and around the area. We will definitely be back!

Kash McPartlin

Went here with the girlfriend for her birthday dinner. Food was fantastic. We had a small issue with bees coming out to try and enjoy our food with us. The host urgently helped us inside to get away and cleared another table. Cant thank you guys enough. Was fantastic. Can't wait to go back.

Richard Shearer

A friend has been telling me to go here for years, saying th eplace is excellent. Finally, about three weeks ago, my wife and I were in Markleeville on a day Stonefly was open and had the chance, and he was spot on. Food - excellent. Staff - very courteous and attentive without being too "in your face." Atmosphere - it's Markleeville; how can you go wrong? It ain't cheap, nor should it be. But it's worth what you pay. This place would be a top-shelf restaurant in pretty much any city or town in the country. That it is in Alpine County is amazing. Make the reservation and go. You will not be disappointed.

It's been a while since I have eaten in Markleeville. I know I have I just don't remember the exact year. The food was good especially the bread. Amber was our waitress. It's a little cramped in there but it's not too bad. Thanks for the Books by the way. I am not sure why my previous review is missing but that's ok. I retype my reviews in case incidents like that happens especially when I start to remember my past. The fire that swept through here almost looked like a controlled burn glad the town was spared.

+5

A compact dining experience with no more than about 12 tables indoors. Outside, there's plenty of space and scenery. The menu is small but powerful. All desserts are made in-house. The service is charming.

B B

It's been a while since I have eaten in Markleeville. I know I have I just don't remember the exact year. The food was good especially the bread. Amber was our waitress. It's a little cramped in there but it's not too bad. Thanks for the Books by the way. I am not sure why my previous review is missing but that's ok. I retype my reviews in case incidents like that happens especially when I start to remember my past. The fire that swept through here almost looked like a controlled burn glad the town was spared.

The atmosphere, customer service was great they were very attentive, however the food ranged from great to bad. I don't think it was worth $160 we spent for two people on dinner, I would have given three stars except for one thing which you will read about at the end of the review. I have to give this place one to star. Had filet tips as an appetizer, it was so over seasoned with pepper my mouth was overwhelmed and I couldn't taste my other appetizer. My wifes main course was very very good, she had the steak. I had ravioli the flavor was good and the alfredo sauce was excellent but the pasta was undercooked and very chewy. Dessert was cheese cake and delicious. However we will not be back. During dessert I noticed the assistant chef kept putting the tongs that he was cooking with in his back pocket repeatedly. He would flip a steak or fish on the grill or stir something in a pan then return them to his back pocket. It really grossed us out and ruined our entire experience at the restaurant. This is a reply to the owners response: I don't see where I can reply to your response but your cook never once wiped the tongs I watched for 15 minutes while I was eating dessert. Plus I really don't care if he wiped them off or not but he did not. It is unsanitary at best and just gross considering kitchens are hot and people sweat the sweat is eventually going to work through the clothing and onto the tongs plus he was cross contaminating the tongs flipping raw fish and beef while taking them in and out of his pocket repeatedly while your cook was using them. I did try to get your attention but you had walked into the back, I did wait about 5 minutes and I did not feel like waiting any longer for you to come back out so I left. I really debated with myself about putting this review up but because of the unsanitary way your cook handled the utensils I felt it was needed. It really shouldn't be a big deal just tell your cook not to put his tongs in his pocket just leave them on the counter next to the grill. I really don't think a health inspector would agree with your assessment of wiping tongs after handling raw meats and then sticking them back in the cook's pocket would be a sanitary or an acceptable practice. Your defense "he wipes them off" of this practice tells me all I need to know about your restaurant good luck in your endeavors I hope nobody gets sick.

I thought this place would be a great place to take my girlfriend for her birthday dinner. The hours say close at 8:30 on Friday 4/11/25. Showed up around 7:30. Parked directly in front of the restaurant, you immediately came out and took down the open flag and menu sign. Ignoring our obvious intention to come in and dine. When I asked if you were closed, you said, "we served our last dinner 20 minutes ago." And walked inside. There are no other places to eat nearby. The few places at desolation resort would be closed before our arrival. Leaving us with very few options and hungry and ready to eat dinner This is very rude and selfish behavior, especially for someone in the service industry. Change your hours to 7:30 or better yet, until closing or reservations are required. Very disappointed.

I found this restaurant through a Google search, as there are limited dining options in town—especially after snowboarding at Kirkwood. I was excited to try it after reading many positive reviews and because I enjoy supporting local, mom-and-pop businesses. Unfortunately, it was not clearly communicated online that reservations are required either on Google or Yelp. I even called ahead to confirm they were open before driving there. When we arrived, the interaction felt dismissive and unwelcoming, and the overall atmosphere was uncomfortable. A comment made by another customer added to the awkward and unpleasant experience stated, “out or in” yelling from the table where he was sitting from, and the whole group just laughed. We decided to leave and instead went to Cutthroat Tavern nearby, where the experience was the complete opposite. The staff was friendly and welcoming, there was live music, the environment felt relaxed and inclusive, and the food and beer were excellent. I would highly recommend Cutthroat Tavern. I went directly to their website and did saw you do have call to make a reservation, but was not clearly stated here on this platform.

Lanie

I found this restaurant through a Google search, as there are limited dining options in town—especially after snowboarding at Kirkwood. I was excited to try it after reading many positive reviews and because I enjoy supporting local, mom-and-pop businesses. Unfortunately, it was not clearly communicated online that reservations are required either on Google or Yelp. I even called ahead to confirm they were open before driving there. When we arrived, the interaction felt dismissive and unwelcoming, and the overall atmosphere was uncomfortable. A comment made by another customer added to the awkward and unpleasant experience stated, “out or in” yelling from the table where he was sitting from, and the whole group just laughed. We decided to leave and instead went to Cutthroat Tavern nearby, where the experience was the complete opposite. The staff was friendly and welcoming, there was live music, the environment felt relaxed and inclusive, and the food and beer were excellent. I would highly recommend Cutthroat Tavern. I went directly to their website and did saw you do have call to make a reservation, but was not clearly stated here on this platform.