Renee's Café

1005 N Main St, Lakeport, CA 95453, United States
+1 707-263-1058
$$$ Restaurant
(733 Reviews)
Price Range $10–20

Renee's Café in Lakeport occupies a familiar spot for anyone looking for straightforward, no-frills dining with a comforting local vibe. Positioned just a short walk from Lakeport Park and the marina, it’s the kind of place that fits into a day of casual errands or weekend family outings without fuss.

This restaurant serves classic American diner-style food focused on hearty, generous portions. The menu leans heavily on comforting favorites like chicken fried steak and eggs, burgers with multiple topping options, and traditional breakfast plates featuring hot cakes and bacon or sausage. For lighter fare, the citrus salad stands out with its mix of walnuts, mandarin oranges, dried cranberries, and a raspberry vinaigrette, offering a refreshing alternative to the more indulgent options.

The atmosphere at Renee’s Café is warm and inviting rather than slick or trendy. Seating includes both an indoor dining area and covered outdoor spaces, which locals appreciate especially during the warmer months for relaxed group meals or catching some fresh air. The setup reflects a balance between quick bites and lingering visits, accommodating everything from a lunch stopover to a slow weekend breakfast with family.

Staff here seem well-versed in making diners feel at home, with a mix of attentiveness and casual friendliness that fits the easygoing pace of life in Lakeport. It’s the kind of spot where the shake flavors get a lot of attention — a nostalgic touch that adds to the casual diner appeal.

Renee’s caters best to folks who don’t need a formal dining experience but want solid, satisfying classics served with a smile. Whether you’re a local grabbing a burger after a morning at the marina or a visitor unwinding post-park stroll, the restaurant’s straightforward, hearty menu and genuinely approachable atmosphere make it a reliable choice throughout the day.

Highlights
Serves great coffee
Serves great dessert
Has great tea selection
Popular for
Popular for breakfast
Popular for lunch
Popular for dinner
Good for solo dining
What they serve
Serves beer
Serves coffee
Serves comfort food
Serves healthy options
Quick bite
Serves small plates
Serves wine
Best for
Serves breakfast
Serves brunch
Serves lunch
Serves dinner
Serves dessert
Has seating
Accessibility
Has wheelchair-accessible car park
Has wheelchair-accessible entrance
Has wheelchair-accessible seating
Has wheelchair-accessible toilet
Parking
Free of charge street parking
Free parking lot
Plenty of parking

Openings Hours

Checking

Monday

7:00 AM - 8:00 PM

Tuesday

7:00 AM - 8:00 PM

Wednesday

7:00 AM - 8:00 PM

Thursday

7:00 AM - 8:00 PM

Friday

7:00 AM - 8:00 PM

Saturday

7:00 AM - 8:00 PM

Sunday

7:00 AM - 8:00 PM

733 Reviews
Mike M

03 Jan 2026

Great food and great atmosphere! This place never fails for a quick bite on the run, or spending a relaxing weekend with the family. Their shakes here are awesome with a variety of flavors! You can choose to eat inside with comfort or outside under their covered areas, which are great for groups or enjoying the summer weather. This place is walking distance from the new Lakeport Park, the marina or downtown shopping. Limited parking space with some street side parking.

Pete Blanchard

14 Nov 2025

Cute little diner with great staff and wonderful food. Had the triple decker club sandwich with fries. Bacon was crisp, toast was toasty, lettuce was crisp and the sandwich was so huge I could only eat half of it. Next time I come by here, I’ll stop in for the chicken fried steak!!

Laura Carty

04 Nov 2025

My family and I were visiting from out of town for a birthday event and we came upon Renees. We were so lucky we did! The restaurant is cozy, warm and welcoming and the staff is so friendly, efficient and thoughtful. Now let's talk about the food...WOW! My partner had the tuna melt with fries, I had the burger and my mom had the blt with the soup. Everything was so fresh and delicious and the wait staff was so attentive and took excellent care of us. I saw multiple people around us ordering milkshakes and ice cream sundaes and they were raving about them. I was very close to getting one. However, the burger and sweet potato fries were a generous portion and I was stuffed. I highly recommend this restaurant and can't wait to come back when I'm visiting family next time.

Norma Pena

24 Oct 2025

If you haven't tried the citrus salad at Renee's Cafe/Stars under new management. This salad is the best yet that I've had around the lake, it come with chicken and is fully loaded with walnuts,mandarin oranges, cranberries,apples,feta cheese, it's definitely a must try, and the raspberry vinaigrette tops it off!

Brad Wight

10 Oct 2025

Basic truck stop fare. If you're hungry and want a step or two above drive thru, served with grace and a smile, this is your kinda place. I got a mushroom and Swiss burger with a side of and some teriyaki. Big stack of fries and I only finished half my burger. I advise asking for extra napkins because the there's so much fixins on the burger it's gonna drip thru your fingers like a juicy burger should. Only there about a half hour and the waitress must have asked if I needed anything more at least three times. Hint if you like ice cream the banana split should be shared. I gave it my best and left half to the buzzards (joke people). I will be back.

Casandra

20 Sep 2025

Simple diner with lovely staff and great food! Their breakfast is my favorite but recently I tried one of their burgers and was not disappointed! Some things are pricy, like the $4 to upgrade to seasoned, curly, or sweet potato fries but otherwise Renee’s is my favorite in town and I think for the price it’s better than other similar places.

David Deponty

12 Sep 2025

Very friendly atmosphere I had steak and egg breakfast everything was cooked the way it was supposed to it came in a decent amount of time and they answered all my questions I had I go here normally every time I come to clear Lake they also have great hamburgers and milkshakes

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