Pyramid Bar & Grill

I first learned about them after a Unilocal Elite Event, so I decided to check them out again. We came out after some Christmas shopping, so it was already pretty dark by then. Being on a golf course, it looks very nice on a sunny day.
There’s a lot to choose from, I personally ordered the Rib-​eye steak with a double side of mashed potatoes. Our group started with an order of Fried Calamari, while our orders were prepared. It started out very good, until I had an alarming bite into a small slice of fried lemon, twice. That was very off putting, not sure why those were included.
Our main dishes came out in a timely manner, right when we were finishing the appetizer. I have to say, the Rib-​eye was probably one of the best steaks I’ve had in a while. Something about the way it was seasoned, it was exceptional, especially for the $ 25 price tag. The thing that brought down the dish for me though was the garlic mash. It tasted very salty.
Some parts of the food were good, it is a little pricey. Check it out, but there’s a lot to work on.

Great view on the terrace for lunch. There’s no reason to sit inside with such a pretty view. Great Bloody Mary’s and good food.

Love this place! It is Whitney Oaks best kept secret!
Please read the last two reviews as they are more recent since the casino took over the grounds and the bar and grill.
My friends and I like to meet and have lunch here every few months. A frequent destination for my husband and I for drinks and a nice dinner without the hassle of driving downtown. The food is excellent and esthetically beautiful! The service is top-​notch! Did I mention the prices are super reasonable!
The views are breath taking! Enjoy the fun, relaxing atmosphere and it is just blocks from our house! The community doesn’t realize that its open to the public, not just for golfers and residents of Whitney Oaks… FIVE STARS, YES!

The old reviews no longer apply. Since the place was taken over by the casino, it’s so much better. I go all the time with my family and friends and the food is great now. We normally stick to appetizers, but the other night I tried the Prime Rib Burger. It was one of the best burgers I have had, and I eat a lot of burgers. The staff is awesome in the bar, so if you’re looking for a place to watch the «game» it’s a fun place to be. I would give it 5 stars, but there seems to be some rotation of the server staff. New people come in, and have no idea what’s on the menu. I have had a couple of issues with wrong food coming out, but they will fix their mistakes and make sure you’re happy. Always makes me happy when I go in with friends, and even if I have only brought them there once, Matt in the bar always remembers what they drink. great local hangout.

Nice views, it was just ok for lunch. I don’t think I would go back for dinner. Over all, it was kind of disappointing. Think of it as an upscale Denny’s.

We stopped in for dinner a while back.
It did have nice views of the course.
Staff was ok…
We ordered the prime rib, which was over cooked. I felt awkward sending it back so we finished most of it.
It was a little pricey.
Probably won’t be going back any time soon.

Let me begin by saying, don’t be discouraged by the low star rating. I am not sure what this place was like in the past, as I can see that the previous negative reviews are from quite a while ago, but I can assure you that I have nothing but positive things to say about it now.
My husband and I have made Pyramid our new favorite place to grab a drink and relax. In addition to being just a short drive from our house, Whitney Oaks is really a gorgeous setting. The patio, where we usually grab a table, is surrounded by views of the golf course, a flowing fountain, and beautiful houses.
In addition to being the perfect setting to unwind, the service is always great. We have had a different sever every time, and have always felt taken care of. The last server even gave us the local’s discount :)
Although we don’t usually go for the food, we have had a chance to snack on some apps, all of which were yummy, and even went for the Easter brunch this year: buffet seafood and bottomless mimosas! aka my heaven.

My wife and I stopped by for Sunday brunch yesterday. Not the worst experience but certainly not the best.
The best part of the experience is we sat outside overlooking the golf course. The patio area was littered the dried grass and other debris and there was a shoe cleaning device for the golf shoes within feet from our table. Not very appetizing.
Once we ordered our breakfast, we waited quite some time for the food to arrive. Puzzling since the place was almost empty. We were offered complimentary champagne or mimosas. When we asked about orange juice, we were told that straight orange juice would be a separate charge. Really? Doesn’t seem to make sense. We substituted fruit for potatos, for an added charge.
The portion sizes were on the small side, my omelet arrived without the mushrooms I ordered and my coffee cup was empty most of the time between the arrival and the one refill offered. After the 1^st refill, the server was MIA.
I hope the new owner will look at the restaurant area of the operation and make the needed changes to bring this place around. As it is currently operated, the two star rating is generous.

Wow, 5 years ago this place was great. Now, it’s barely hanging on!
So here’s the breakdown. This place had once aspired to become a 5 star clubhouse attached to a Private Golf Course. Expensive gourmet entrees, top notch service and a bourgeoisie atmosphere. Fast forward 11 years and the only thing they’ve accomplished is the expensive meals aspect. Let me clarify, under $ 30 for two people is not in itself expensive, however given the quality and portions of the food they provided I found it pricey considering there are much better options in Rocklin for a smaller price.
As one of the other reviewers already noted, the atmosphere is quite disappointing based on the image this place attempts to represent. We had come for dinner and were surprised to see ~60% of the restaurant closed off, thus forcing us to sit in the bar area which was littered with intoxicated golfers. Now, i graduated college all of 5 minutes ago and definitely know how to have a good time. That said, there’s something about trying to bring my mother to a supposedly upscale Bar & Grill only to have her get hit on by one of the regulars who’s doing an even worse job of handling his balance as he has his hair loss issues.
Since I’ve picked on the food already, let me qualify it. I ordered the Philly Cheese Steak and my mother a got a salad. Seemed simple enough, not much could go wrong here. About 30 mins later our food arrived. My plate was about 70% full of stale french fries and a sandwich that surely belonged on a kids menu. My mother’s salad was wrong, so we sent that back. By this point it hadn’t been for fear of starvation (and the cold beer in hand) we would’ve walked out on the spot. Once things were finally set right we rewarded with one of the most boringly bland meals we have ever shared. Anyways, I truly don’t believe this place even deserves this long of a review.

A reservation is needed before you drop by, so we made one in advance. When we showed up, we were a bit disappointed with the ambiance, despite the restaurant’s views of the golf course. Most of the clientele were rowdy (perhaps, inebriated) golfers, but that’s to be expected since it is at a golf course.
The main courses were tasty (we ordered the steak & chicken and pasta), but the appetizers (lamb & cheese bread) were on the pricy side for what you get (I’ve had better cheese bread at the Old Spaghetti Factory better than theirs).
We had a
coupon for this location, so that made the experience a bit more palatable. Service was also a bit on the slow side. The only reason I’m giving this place 3-​stars instead of 2-​stars, is because the main courses were actually pretty good taste-​wise & portion-​wise.