Still Life Cafe

I’m giving a “5-star review” but we were not able to dine here even though Google, Facebook and the restaurant itself had no indication that they were closed on February 28, 2026 for dinner. We had been on the road for 6 hours, could have had a big lunch in Ridgecrest but skipped that, drove past the restaurants in Lone Pine convinced the Still Life would be open, checked into the Mount Williamson Motel & Basecamp, and then walked to the Still Life to see it closed. Since everything else was closed and we were too tired for the trip back to Lone Pine, we ate some of our backpacking food. PLEASE indicate somewhere when you are open and closed. Take a look at Lulu’s Cafe in Tulelake and see how a small business flourishes by communicating with their customers. They are currently moving

Great French and International/American food. Local vibe. They got a little overwhelmed with orders and we had a long wait, but the food was great! Would come here again. They have a standard menu and a seasonal menu board with a lot of selections. We had the Bolognese which was a big serving and delicious. And the blue cheese burger.

A lovely menu of French favorites and tasty burgers and sandwiches. The setting is pleasantly French and is a great place to converse and sip wine. If you want a rich, delicious meal served at a European pace this is a fantastic place for you.

If you're in a hurry, you may want to go across the street for a sub. This restaurant is about the only restaurant in Independence. The local owner was the only person here when they opened and she cooked everything once ordered, so it's fresh. Later, her daughter came to assist and she became our server. It was a very inviting experience with delicious food. We had just finished hiking Kearsage Pass, so a tasty steak and wine was the perfect meal. It was served with fries and asparagus, which my husband is not fond of, but still ate about half. I asked for my steak to be cooked medium well and my husband medium. They were cooked perfectly, in my opinion. 😋 HOURS We got here at 4:50pm and were told they open at 5:30pm. Then, when we were leaving, i noticed their sign says "Open for lunc

This place is a gem. Friendly owners and great food. It feels so unique and special, not for you though if you are just looking for a standard meal and/or lightning fast service :) we love it here!