Fresh French Bread with Butter and Garlic, Toasted with Parmesan Cheese.
Gateway Chips
Our homestyle potato chips, prepared to order and lightly seasoned.
Fried Zucchini and/or Beer Battered Onion Rings
Dipped in egg batter and Japanese bread crumbs and fried until golden brown.
Smoked Salmon
Garnished capers, onions, sliced egg and a side of creamed horseradish.
Mozzarella Milanese
Mozzarella Breaded and fried to perfection, served with marinara sauce.
Baked Brie
Almond crusted and baked, with toast, pears and cranberry sauce.
Jumbo Shrimp Cocktail
Served with cocktail sauce and lemon wedge.
Spicy Twosome
Cream Cheese Stuffed Jalapenos & Buffalo Wings.
Deep Fried Calamari
Breaded calamari, served with Tartar and Cocktail Sauce.
Peppered Shrimp
Sautéed with Pepper, Lemon, White Wine and Garlic.
Soup du Jour
Made from scratch daily at The Gateway.
Escargot Bourguignon
Colossal snails imported from France, prepared in our chef's special butter sauce.
French Onion Gratine
Fresh French Onion Soup, topped with Gratine and Provolone Cheese.
Caesar Salad
Crisp romaine tossed with croutons, Parmesan cheese and Caesar dressing. With optional grilled chicken.
Gateway Veggie Pizza
Seven Inch Baked Pizza, Topped with Onions, Tomatoes, Peppers and Mushrooms.
Large Dinner Salad
Garden greens with seasonal garnish.
Seafood Crepe
A Soft Crepe Filled with Bay Shrimp, Crab, Scallop and Salmon, topped with Hollandaise Sauce and Parmesan cheese.
Entrées From The Broiler
Steak & Australian Lobster Tail
Filet Mignon and a Cold water Australian lobster tail. Served with Bernaise sauce and drawn butter.
Petite Filet Mignon
Smaller cut of choice Black Angus tenderloin wrapped in bacon, broiled to perfection. Served with mushroom button and Bernaise sauce
Steak & Scampi
Our petite filet mignon broiled to perfection, accompanied by jumbo scampi sauté. Served with Bernaise sauce.
New York Steak
A large cut of New York steak, Certified Angus Beef, broiled to perfection and topped with onion rings.
Filet Mignon
A large cut of black angus beef tenderloin wrapped with bacon and smothered with sautéed mushrooms.
Bear Cut New York Steak
An extra large grizzly bear cut for real steak lovers.
Baby Back Pork Ribs
Slow roasted with our chef's select spices, broiled to perfection with our special sauce. A Gateway favorite.
Broiled Fresh Salmon
A prime filet of fresh salmon broiled to perfection. Subject to availability as we serve only fresh salmon.
Chicken and Rib Combination
Two Gateway favorites together: Our slow roasted chicken and our famous ribs.
Breast of Chicken Teriyaki
Boneless and skinless chicken breast marinated in our teriyaki blend. Broiled to perfection and topped with pineapple relish.
Broiled Lobster Tail
Australian lobster tail broiled to perfection. We'll add garlic for an extra added touch if requested.
Top Sirloin Champignon Royale
A truly thick cut of Chairman's Reserve top sirloin, broiled to perfection and then topped with sautéed mushrooms and onions in a brown sauce.
Pork Chops
Boneless Center Cut Pork Loin Chops accompanied with Gateway Apple Sauce.
Rack of Lamb
New Zealand Rack of Spring Lamb, garnished with Garlic and Herbs. Served with Mint Jelly.
Entrées From The Sauté Pan
Breast of Chicken Almondine
Boneless chicken breast sautéed in white win with toasted almonds.
New York Pepper Steak
Rolled in cracked pepper and sautéed with mushrooms, onions and peppers in burgundy wine sauce. Only for real pepper lovers!
Grenadine's of Beef
Beef tenderloin sautéed with mushrooms, artichoke hearts, onion and pepper in a brown wine sauce.
Chicken Marsala
Tender and thin chicken breast medallions sautéed with garlic, onions, mushrooms, tomatoes, and marsala wine. Served over your choice of pasta du jour or rice pilaf.
Scampi Sauté a la Gateway
Jumbo shrimp sautéed in our chef's special blend of garlic, butter and wine.
Large Bay Scallops Fried or Sauteed
Large bay scallops prepared to your liking, sautéed with butter, garlic, lemon and white wine or coated with Japanese bread crumbs and deep fried.
Trout Almondine
Idaho rainbow trout pan fried to perfection and topped with toasted almonds.
Deep Fried Shrimp
Large Argentine shrimp breaded with Japanese bread crumbs and fried to perfection.
California Chicken Breast
Eight Ounce Chicken Breast Filet, Sauteed and topped with Garlic, Mushrooms, Onions and Artichokes.
New York Pepper Steak
Rolled in Cracked Pepper, Sauteed with Mushrooms, Onions and Peppers in Burgundy Wine Sauce. Only for Real Pepper Lovers!!
Scampi Saute a la Gateway
Black Tiger Prawns Sauteed with a chef's preparation of spices.
Red Snapper Vera Cruz
Tender and Flakey Snapper Filets baked with White Wine and Lemon and topped with Salsa and Jack Cheese.
Deep Fried Shrimp
Large Tiger Shrimp breaded with Japanese Bread Crumbs.
Bang Bang Shrimps and / or Scallops
Large Shrimp and/or Scallops sauteed with our Sweet and Spicy Thai Chili Sauce with garlic and butter.
Specialty Entrees
Osso Buco
Tender Pork Shank braised in Imported Burgundy Wine and Vegetables.
Eggplant Parmigiana
Baked eggplant in our chef's marinara sauce with provolone and parmesan.
Monterey Chicken Breast
Skinless and boneless chicken breast filled with seasoned Jack cheese. Baked until golden brown.
Seafood Crepes
Two Soft Crepes filled with Bay Shrimp, Crab, Scallops, and Salmon. Topped with Hollandaise and Parmesan Cheese.
Pasta Dishes
Ravioli du Jour
Large Home Style Raviolis with a variety of Fillings that Change Daily.
Marsala Pasta
Fresh garlic, onions, tomatoes, and mushrooms sautéed in butter and marsala wine. Served on pasta du jour. Optional - Add Chicken or Shrimp.
Pasta Alfredo
Rich Creamy Alfredo Sauce Served on Pasta du Jour. Optional - Add Chicken or Shrimp.
Pasta Marinara
Marinara Sauce served on top of our Pasta due Jour. Optional - Add Chickren or Shrimp.
Dinner Sandwiches
Gateway Cheese Burger
One-third pound ground sirloin with cheddar cheese. Extra toppings available. Served on a grilled bun with tomato, lettuce, onion and a pickle spear.
Alaskan Salmon Burger
Wild Alaskan Salmon Pattie. Topped with Jack Cheese.
Kobe Beef Cheese Burger
One Half Pound American Kobe Beef Cheese Burger from the Snake River Ranch in Idaho. Topped with Cheddar Cheese.
Garden Burger
Vegetable and Grain Pattie. Topped with Jack Cheese.
Lunch
Lunch Appetizers
Gateway Chips
Home-style Potato Chips, prepared to order and lightly seasoned.
Garlic Cheese Toast
Fresh French Bread with Butter and Garlic, Toasted with Parmesan Cheese.
Baked Brie
Almond Crusted and Baked. Served with Toast, Pears and Cranberries.
Deep Fried Calamari
Breaded Calamari, served with tartar and cocktail sauces.
Fried Zucchini and/or Beer Battered Onion Rings
Spicy Twosome
Stuffed Jalapenos & Buffalo Wings.
Smoked Salmon
Garnished with onion, capers, sliced egg and a side of creamed horseradish.
Mozzarella Mozarrella Milanese
Mozzarella Triangles Breaded and fried to perfection. Served with marinara sauce.
Lunch Entrées
All lunch entrees are served with soup du jour or salad. and choice of French Fries, Potato Salad or Rice Pilaf.
Baby Back Pork Ribs
Half Rack Slow Roasted with Spices. Broiled to perfection in sweet barbeque sauce.
Fish and Chips
Three Pieces Beer Battered Fish Fillets. Served with French Fries and Cole Slaw.
Petite Filet Mignon
Hand cut Beef Tenderloin Wrapped in Bacon. Served with Sauteed mushrooms and Bernaise sauce.
Deep Fried Shrimp
Large Tiger Shrimp breaded with Japanese bread crumbs.
Eggplant Parmigiana
Baked eggplant in our chef's marinara sauce with provolone and Parmesan.
Chicken Fried Steak
Smothered in country gravy and served with mashed potatoes.
Burger Selections
A 1/3 lb Certified Angus Beef Burger on a Grilled Bun with Tomatoes, Sweet Onion, Crisp Lettuce. Includes choice of Soup du Jour, Salad, French Fries, Potato Salad or Cole Slaw.
Gateway Burger
The original.
Gateway Cheese Burger
Topped with Cheddar Cheese.
Bacon Cheese Burger
Topped with cheddar cheese and crisp bacon.
Alaskan Salmon Burger
A Wild Alaskan Salmon Pattie, topped with Jack Cheese.
Garden Burger
Vegetable and grain patty topped with melted Jack cheese.
Mushroom Burger
Smothered in sautéed mushrooms and topped with Jack Cheese.
Luncheon Salads
Caesar Salad
Romaine tossed with croutons, Parmesan cheese, and Caesar dressing. With optional grilled chicken.
Chef Salad
Chilled garden greens with julienne turkey, ham, cheese, boiled egg and tomato. Topped with seasonal garnishes.
Oriental Chicken Salad
Grilled chicken breast strips on top of tossed chilled greens with won ton strips, mandarin oranges, celery, almonds, green onion, sesame dressing and seasonal garnishes.
Chicken Tostada
Grilled chicken on top of tossed chilled greens, cheese, tortilla chips and Gateway Tostada dressing.
Hot Sandwiches
Includes your choice of Soup, Salad, French Fries, Cole Slaw or our World Famous Potato Salad.
The Rueben
Corned Beef on Grilled Rye with Sauerkraut, Swiss Cheese and Thousand Island Dressing.
Portabella Sandwich
Marinated Portabella Mushroom, Pesto Spread, Provolone Cheese, Sauteed Bell Pepper and Red Onion. Served on a Steak Roll.
New York Steak Sandwich
Generous Cut of Certified Angus Beef New York Strip. Served on a Grilled Roll with tomato, lettuce and Onion Rings.
Sourdough Melt
Grilled with Tomatoes and Cheese Choice of Grilled Tuna.. Beef.. Turkey.. Ham.
Chicken Breast Ortega
Grilled Boneless and Skinless Chicken Breast, Ortega Chili, Jack Cheese, Tomato and Lettuce on a Grilled Bun.
Gateway French Dip
Sliced roast beef, mild Ortega chili and Jack cheese on a steak roll with a cup of Au Jus.
Grilled Fish Sandwich
Grilled White Fish served on a Grilled Roll with Lettuce, Tomato and Tartar sauce.
Cold Sandwiches
Served on your choice of wheat, rye or sourdough bread. Includes Choice of Soup, Salad, French Fries or our World Famous Potato Salad.
Bacon Lettuce & Tomato
The classic on toast.
Kaweah Club Sandwich
A toasted triple decker with sliced turkey, crisp bacon, ham, lettuce and tomato.
Gateway Wraps
Choice of chicken Caesar or oriental chicken wrapped in a warm tortilla.
Roast Turkey Breast
Sliced turkey, tomato, mayonnaise and crisp lettuce.
Vegetarian
Tomato, onion, Jack and cheddar cheeses, cucumber, bell pepper, and lettuce.
Tuna Salad
Our chef's special tuna salad with lettuce, tomato and mayonnaise.
On The Lighter Side
Cheese Quesadilla
With optional grilled chicken.
Gateway Lunch Salad
Chilled garden greens with tomato and seasonal garnish. With optional chicken or shrimp.
Gateway Veggie Pizza
Seven-inch pizza baked fresh at The Gateway. Topped with onions, olives, peppers and mushrooms.
Half Sandwich & Soup
BLT, turkey, tuna or vegetarian sandwich with a cup of soup du jour.
Soup du Jour
Made fresh daily at The Gateway.
French Onion Gratin
Fresh French Onion Soup, topped with Gratine and Provalone Cheese.
Soup and Salad
A cup of soup du jour and a mixed green salad.
Sunday Brunch
Sunday Brunch includes: Fresh French Beignets smothered in Powdered Sugar, Southern Baked Apple with Double Cream Sauce, Choice of Entree with Potatoes, Cheese Blintz and Endless Champagne.
Entrees
Seafood Crepes
Two Soft Crepes Filled with Bay Shrimp, Crab, Scallops, Lobster, amd Salmon then topped with Hollandaise Sauce.
Bay Shrimp Omelette
Bay Shrimps and Monterey Jack Cheese.
Eggs Benedict
Two Poached Eggs on Canadian Bacon & an English Muffin topped with Hollandaise Sauce.
Eggs Florentine
Two Poached Eggs on Creamed Spinach & an English Muffin topped with Hollandaise Sauce.
Smoked Salmon Benedict
Norwegian Smoked Salmon thinly sliced and placed on top of an English Muffin and topped with Poached Eggs and Hollandaise Sauce. Garnished with Red Onions and Capers.
Peacock Omelette
Our Classic Vegetarian Omelette topped with Jack Cheese.
Grizzly Bear Omelette
Almost Everything but the Kitchen Sink.
Two Eggs and Bacon
Two Eggs Fried, Poached or Scrambled accompanied with Bacon.
Two Eggs and Bacon Wrapped Shrimp
Two Eggs Fired, Poached or Scrambled accompanied with Two Black Tiger Shrimp wrapped in Bacon.
Children's Breakfast (under age 12)
French Toast or Scrambled Eggs with Bacon.
Saturday Breakfast
Gateway Breakfast Burrito
Eggs, Potatoes, Cheese and Bacon.
Oatmeal wtih Fruit of the Day
Served with a fresh muffin.
One Egg, Bacon and Potatoes
Free Range Organic Jumbo Egg, Scrambled or fried served with Fresh Baked Breakfast Roll and Fresh Fruit.
Two Eggs, Bacon and Potatoes
Free Range Organic Jumbo Eggs, Scrambled or fried served with Fresh Baked Breakfast Roll and Fresh Fruit.
Three Rivers Traditional Breakfast
Two Eggs Fried, Poached or Scrambled accompanied with Bacon and a side of Two Pancakes.
Two Eggs and Bacon Wrapped Shrimp
Two Eggs Fried, Poached or Scramled with Two Black Tiger Shrimp wrapped Bacon.
Seafood Crepes
Two Soft Crepes Filled with Bay Shrimp, Crab, Scallops, Lobster and Salmon then topped with Hollandaise Sauce.
Grizzly Bear Omelette
Almost Everything but the Kitchen Sink.
Peacock Omelette
Our Classic Vegetarian Omelette topped with Jack Cheese.
New York Steak & Eggs
Certified Angus Beef, 2/3's Choice or Prime New York Strip with two eggs. Served with Potatoes and Fruit.
hicken Fried Steak & Eggs
Smothered in Country Gravy & Served with potatoes and fruit.
Children's Breakfast French Toast or Scrambled Eggs
with Bacon
Buttermilk Pancakes
Three Large Fluffy Pancakes with Maple Syrup.
Blueberry Pancakes
Three Large Fluffy Blueberry Pancakes with Maple Syrup.
The Gateway Restaurant and Lodge is one of California’s best lodging options for your visit to Sequoia National Park, the Sierra Mountains, Kings Canyon and other Kaweah River locales. And, with full service banquet facilities and a large meeting room, The Gateway is ideal for small groups, sales meetings, and retreats.
Our restaurant is one of the best around and has earned honors such as Most Romantic Dining, Favorite Restaurant, Best Steak Dinner, Best Outdoor Dining, Best Seafood, Best Happy Hour, Best Wine List, and Best Place to Go On A Date.