The Restaurant at Kellogg Ranch

Well, there's a first time for everything...including eating at a restaurant run by college students!My friend and I had reservations at 6:15 to eat at RKR. Following the signs helped us find where to go. You park and then walk straight and make a right. The restaurant is sat on top of a hill with a beautiful view. It was a lovely drive!Our host was very kind and led us to our seats after a few minutes of waiting (we got there early). I didn't know what to expect, but it was quite fancy.We got sat and had time to look over the menu. Ibrahem was our server and was very efficient. We ordered the artichoke dip (recommended) and I got the smash burger while my friend got the cauliflower steak.The homemade potato chips (fries?) were super yummy and a fun addition to the dip and smashburger. The food was yummy! Nice presentation, too. We didn't grab any dessert, but the options sounded good. Overall, it was a lovely time. I think it's super cool that it's all student-run. Definitely worth a visit!

This is a student-run restaurant at the top of Cal Poly Pomona by their school of hospitality. I have been here several times, and my last time here was one of the best. My friend and I came as a walk-in for a table for 2, as the reservations were not open/did not have availability on the website the night prior. The wait was about 15 minutes and we were able to get seated at the bar. Apparently, they had a lot of bookings, which is why we weren't able to make a reservation. We ordered the brussel sprouts to share and we both thought it was great. For my main course, I got the Jamaican chicken, which was delicious in flavor and the chicken was juicy. The service was great, and they were very attentive to our requests and questions! Food also came out in ample time. Overall, I love coming here to try their seasonal menu items, as well as supporting the hospitality department!

Ive been wanting to try this place out for a few years now, and finally reserved a table for 2 for dinner. This is a teaching restaurant for CalPolyPomona students, located on a hill on the beautiful tree lined property. I was impressed with the windows showing the students preparing the food in the kitchen. We were immediately greeted by the smiling host and seated soon after. We were given a window view table in the bar with a beautiful view of the hillside and cows, watching the sunset. Our server Simon was very friendly and suggested several options for appetizers. We ordered the Spicy Poke nachos which were very tasty with crispy chips and chipotle mayo. We both ordered the Brazilian garlic pork chop that was tender and had an amazing coconut curry sauce with just enough spice. Wine and beer selection is pretty good as well. I cant wait to return to try the rest of the menu.

Wanted to try this place for my friend's birthday, and it was pretty busy, even at opening! We were fortunate enough to be seated as a walk-in, so I highly recommend making a reservation online through OpenTable. For a student-run establishment, I was quite impressed with the set up and just how amazing everything looked! The crispy brussel sprouts were so tasty and exactly the way I like them done--a great way to start off our meal. My friend ordered the Jerk chicken, and I ordered the Beef Shepard's Pie, both of which were also prepared well and flavorful. The portions were generous too. Unfortunately we didn't get to try any of the dessert, but I'm hoping to be back soon to try it out.

Delicious food and spot on service at this hidden gem on the campus of Cal Poly Pomona. We had the poke nachos, beet salad (not pictured) risotto with a side of salmon and steak and fries. Dessert was a coconut sorbet with passion fruit sauce. The poke was fresh, delicious and had a little heat at the end. Won ton chips were used instead of tortilla chips. Very crispy and a nice contrast to the poke. The risotto was cooked to perfection and has some mushrooms and tomatoes in it. I added a side of grilled salmon which was moist and had a crispy skin crust. Steak and fries were great. Big wedge cut fries that were seasoned well along with a 6oz. Steak grilled to medium. The coconut sorbet was a great ending to the meal. Refreshing and a good palate cleaner. Tip; Don't follow the map directions on Apple or Google. Look for directions to Kellogg West on campus and the restaurant is in that courtyard.Enjoy. We will definitely be back for the great food and excellent views.

Open limited hours during semester, it could be a worthwhile trip if you're looking for something outside of the random fast-casual hum drum of the neighborhood.An open kitchen welcomes you as you walk in and a view of the Pomona valley. This restaurant is entirely run by students at the Hospitality school. There are some instructors walking about just to make sure things run smooth, but the students seem to be making most of the decisions.Clam Chowder - the roux was a little darker, but this cup was chocked full of clams and baconJerk chicken - the skin on breast was braised, which was interesting. It was moist, but the skin flaccid and it was a touch over. Lots of flavor here in each bite.Coconut sorbet with passionfruit coulis - that coulis packed a lot of passionfruit flavor. It was a nice way to end the meal.Super reasonable and it's nice to see the kids work a restaurant like professionals. I could see myself coming here when I tire of the regular stuff in the neighborhood.

I Have Been To This Restaurant Before, And I Have Enjoyed It. I Am Glad That I Got To Eat Here Before I Graduated From Cal Poly Pomona And Have The Chance To Dine Here. The Service Here Is Outstanding And Awesome. The Ambiance Of This Place Looks Like A Fancy Restaurant. I Hope I Can Come Back When I Get My Master's Program At CPP

The food was surprisingly good. We came here to support one of our friend's son who was working that evening for dinner service, and it was my first time there.The clam chowder was a favorite along with the reuben was delicious. For the salad, we did a wedge salad but with a Caesar salad dressing instead of blue cheese. The asparagus was also great. Dessert wise, the sorbets were tart and fresh.I liked the blueberry crisp but I wish it had more crisp. Other than that, great experience!

As I update my two year old review, I have now graduated from CPP for hospitality management. Yes, I'm biased of course but I can still be honest about my dining experience during the Spring 2023 semester. I can also offer a unique perspective on my experience on the other side now that I've officially graduated.Operating a restaurant isn't easy. Although this is a functioning restaurant, it's mainly a lab/classroom setting. The menu definitely reflects this as the prices are very low for the experience and food that is offered. A few years ago, they offered a prix fixe menu but are now doing a la carte service. I graduated in the spring of 2022, so it's been a bit since I visited campus and my first time dining as a guest in years. I stopped by during lunch on Valentine's Day which was coincidentally their first real day opening. For it being the first day, things seemed to go pretty smoothly. I didn't have a reservation as it was a last minute decision, but they were able to seat me at the bar. The food wasn't bad especially knowing that students made it. These aren't professional chefs working in the kitchen. Some of the people here may never step foot in a kitchen again. I was actually impressed especially knowing it was their first day. I ordered the Cheese Tortellini with a side of asparagus and the French toast bread pudding for dessert. The presentation on the dishes were on point and I even had a couple friends interested in where I was at. I genuinely enjoyed the asparagus dish and it tasted like a side I would get from a steakhouse. The asparagus was cooked well and the sauce was garlicky and aromatic from the sumac spice used. The pasta dish definitely could have used a touch more seasoning and richness, but the pasta was cooked nicely along with all the vegetables.The service has room for improvement of course but that takes time to develop. I remember being so nervous on my first day as a server. There are so many things going through their minds that it's understandable if the service isn't completely smooth and may come off as awkward. The main point is that these guys are training to learn the proper sequence of service.The view you get up at Collins College is a treat that I look forward to each time I visit. I took it for granted now that I'm no longer a student but I definitely miss it. You definitely have to make a reservation as the semester goes on. It is a controlled environment, so the restaurant will never be at 100% capacity. Definitely recommend giving the RKR a visit for a unique dining experience and especially if you're a prospective student. I'll definitely continue to visit in the future since the menu changes each semester :)

Such a cute casual/romantic restaurant. If you couldn't tell already, this restaurant is run by the culinary students of Cal Poly Pomona. The menus change from semester to semester. You can usually stay up to date with the restaurant on open table, Instagram or Facebook to see their hours and availability as well. The menu has something anyone would like and the prices are really cheap. I only ended up paying a little over $20 with 3 items I got the Indian roast chicken and blueberry crisp. The roast chicken was super juicy and tender and was all white meat which made me very happy. The blueberry crisp was also so yummy and the sorbet was a nice touch!The ambience is really nice and I loved watching the students cook in the kitchen!Highly recommend going for dinner as the view is gorgeous.