Willow Steakhouse
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18723 Main Street and Willow Jamestown, CA 95327 phone: (209) 984-3998 
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Great Food, Ghost Stories and Generations of a Family Run Restaurant Some know The Willow Steakhouse and Saloon for their fabulous food...from their famous cheese fondue to their certified Angus Beef and daily fresh seafood. To others, The Willow Steakhouse and Saloon is open every day at 11am for lunch, dinner and spirits. It is the place to meet friends and relax for the day. After all, it's 12:00 somewhere! And, there is yet another group that knows The Willow Steakhouse for the ghost stories that date back to the 1800s. For the Mooney Family, The Willow Steakhouse has been an adventure for 40 years. In 1972, Sean Mooney bought The Willow and it has been family run ever since. Kevin Mooney has been running the saloon for over 30 years. The dining room has been under the direction of Siobhan Mooney Stevens for 21 years and her husband Roger Stevens has been head chef for the last 18 years. In addition to their ghosts, The Willow is also known for some of their antiques; two of whom are Bruce Mc Donald, the daytime Saloon manager for the last 27 years and their delightful waitress for the last 26 years, Olivia. In the kitchen, you'll find Roger Stevens, Robert Cumpston and Mike Mc Bride, who the Willow is happy and proud to have aboard helping them serve up delicious entrees for lunch and dinner. The following is more background information about The Willow from Historian Sally Hamilton. In 1848, John Periera came from Portugal and engaged in new ventures establishing The Willow in 1862. The Willow soon became one of the leading hotels in Tuolumne County; housing many dignitaries and wealthy businessmen who were instrumental in establishing Jamestown as a thriving township. Many businesses were housed here; the first telegraph, medical offices and stage stop. The Willow was truly the heart of a thriving progressive area. It supported the first railway station with transportation and housing for travelers; including President McKinley, Bat Masterson, and Mrs. Robert E. Lee. The Willow stands today as a tribute to the pioneer effort and continues to serve the area as a mysterious and romantic dining establishment. The Willow's history of unexplained fires and documented ghostly occurrences intrigue and fascinate today's patrons. It is The Willow's numerous past occupants which set the scene for the mysterious and ghostly activities that continue to haunt and inspire strange sightings. These occurrences have been documented worldwide. The Willow's historical fires and sightings stem from the many tragedies which befell unsuspecting miners and patrons of the past. Today you can enjoy the same fine dining in the romantic and mystical history which spans well over a century. |
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