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Updated on 1/5/2025

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The Elderberry House

Diners’ top pick

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Price: Very Expensive

For over 30 years, The Elderberry House has been recognized as the premier fine dining destination in the area. This European haven, nestled in the Sierra Mountains just minutes from Yosemite National Park, lends itself to an unforgettable evening for gourmands and wine enthusiasts.
Dinner at The Elderberry House is a thrill for the senses, showcasing seasonal ingredients from local farms that harvest exclusively for our culinary team. We are currently offering a seasonal three or five-course tasting menu. Start the evening off with a hand-crafted cocktail at The Cellar, a craft cocktail bar.
In order to provide you with the best dining experience, we request 48-hour advance notice for any guests with dietary/allergy restrictions. Vegetarian, vegan and gluten free options are available, kindly let us know in advance.
Please know we have an age minimum of 8 years and older in the Restaurant to ensure an intimate environment.

The Restaurant at Convict Lake

The Restaurant at Convict Lake is widely recognized as the finest restaurant in the Eastern Sierra and a "locals" choice for special occasions. Dine in a romantic and casually elegant atmosphere located just 10 minutes from Mammoth Lakes across from the Mammoth/Yosemite Airport.
Our menu features continental cuisine and such sumptuous specialties as rack of lamb, beef wellington, grass fed beef steaks, fresh seafood and pastas. We have an award-winning wine list including some of the best vintages around the world and a martini bar. If you are not up for a four course meal, enjoy appetizers and drinks at the martini bar in The Lounge. The lounge offers a separate menu and HD TV's to watch your favorite sports.

Mono Inn

Price: Very Expensive

Experience a culinary journey of exquisite seasonal dishes crafted with the finest local ingredients.
Mono Inn offers impeccable service in a cozy atmosphere where Chef Jason Custer's modern multi-course
Winter Tasting Menu will take you on a gastronomic adventure.
Built on the shores of Mono Lake in 1921 and originally used as a bunkhouse, Mono Inn has a long history as one of the best gathering places around. The relaxing bar and dining room afford breathtakingly unparalleled and ever-changing views of Mono Lake, offering weary travelers a welcome respite from the road.
Located close to Mammoth Lakes, easily accessible from the Bay Area and Southern California, and just a few miles from the back gate of Yosemite National Park, Mono Inn is a hidden gem that offers an unparalleled dining experience.

Mammoth Rock Brasserie

Come enjoy a modern dining experience planned around a creative, eclectic menu and the spectacular views of the Sherwin Range and Mammoth Mountain. Our restaurant features the fine cuisine of Mammoth Chef Gaby Hernandez and is a dramatic departure from the standard fare found in traditional bowling centers.
Starting December 16th The Brasserie restaurant will be open daily at 5:00pm. Holiday hours may be different. Our cuisine is continentally inspired, and daily specials are added with fresh, seasonally available ingredients.. We also host “special” dinners honoring specific holidays. Please check our website for more menu information. Call us directly to reserve for parties of 7 or more.

South Gate Brewing Company

Located in Oakhurst, California just miles from the south gate of Yosemite National Park, South Gate Brewing Company is where you’ll find some of the best food and beer in the Yosemite area. Home to a tasting room with grand windows that show of the views of the surrounding Sierra Nevada Mountains, which John Muir called the “Range of Light”, we invite you enjoy a perfectly cooked steak after a long day on the trail, a juicy burger after boating on Bass Lake or wood-fired pizza paired with our own local beers while you enjoy the game in our tasting room.

Italian-American fare in the heart of The Village. Crafted by Michael and Bryan Voltaggio, the menu at Vulcania Mammoth features organic, local and seasonal ingredients and is known for its Neapolitan pizzas, handmade pastas, handcrafted salumi, and perfect pairings of wine, beer and craft cocktails. A favorite locale for family dinner, date nights, drinks al fresco or a game of bocce ball on the terrace.
Please note that we are a modern cashless facility.

Ducey's on the Lake at The Pines Resort

Top-rated hospitality

Perched above Bass Lake, Ducey's on the Lake offers upscale lakeside dining and scratch-made California cuisine. Executive Chef, Dwayne McFann, cooks with a farm to table approach using locally grown and organic produce and beef from Harris Ranch. The menu offers steaks, seafood, pastas, seasonal dishes and house-made soups.
For Groups of 6 or more pleas call (559)642-3131 for reservations

Morrison’s is an upscale restaurant with a fun and lively atmosphere. It is kid friendly and great for larger groups, but is also perfect for a date or a special occasion. Our menu will satisfy any food craving and any wallet size. The food is delicious, and the specialty drinks are amazing. The expansive wine and beer list will quench anyone’s thirst. If you are looking for great food, service and a memorable experience, come on in.

The Restaurant at Rush Creek is the main place for you to relax and enjoy an authentic mountain lodge style breakfast or dinner in an atmosphere that is relaxed and friendly, vibrant and sophisticated. Lunch, Dinner and a Late Night Menu are also available in Rush Creek’s lively Tavern.
For more information, check out our website at:
https://www.rushcreeklodge.com/yosemite-dining/restaurant/

Yosemite Valley Lodge Mountain Room

Great vibe

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Price: Very Expensive

Located at Yosemite Valley Lodge, the Mountain Room Restaurant boasts striking views of the 2,424 foot high Yosemite Falls. The menu is equally impressive, featuring sizzling steaks and fresh seafood. The chef’s specialties include local, organic & seasonal preparations including sustainable fish and seafood in accordance with the Monterey Bay Aquarium Seafood Watch List. The Mountain Room Restaurant is open year-round.
Please contact us if you have any questions, or for more information on Holidays and Special Events.
Reservations are highly recommended.

The Ahwahnee Hotel

Price: Very Expensive

Dining service will be a buffet style service featuring many classic menu favorites including hand carved Prime Rib and more.
The Ahwahnee Dining Room is temporarily offering an à la carte lunch menu from daily from 11 a.m - 2 p.m while our Ahwahnee Bar is temporarily closed. We will not be offering reservations at this time, lunch service will be walk ins.

The Peaks at Wuksachi Lodge

Great budget-friendly spot

You won't find a Sequoia restaurant with a better view, more gracious service, delectable dining, or the perfect balance of easy elegance than The Peaks Restaurant.
In the scenic heart of Sequoia National Park, enjoy dishes that range from savory pan-seared ruby-red trout, to the perfect pound of pure grass-fed beef in a mouth-watering burger. Dinner at The Peaks Restaurant features fresh, local, and sustainable cuisine to satisfy every taste. Dine with us from dawn to dusk to experience a delicious breakfast, lunch on fresh, hearty soups, sandwiches, and salads, and end a perfect day with a unique Sierra Alpine dinner and a cocktail or glass of wine from our bar.
Our culinary team is renowned for creating menus that showcase California's bounty of fresh seasonal cuisine. It's our pleasure to accommodate guests with special dietary needs, including vegan, gluten-free, and low-carb options, as well as our younger guests.

See what locals rave about in Yosemite

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AshtonVIP
Las Vegas •8 reviews
4.0
Dined today
We were 2 families of 4 and we sat in one of the pods on the patio. Granted it was 25F outside so we were a bit chilly but it was a fun experience for our kids and the adults enjoyed it too. The food is absolutely delicious. The pasta, pizza, meatballs, shrimp, burrata, chicken parmigiana, and gravy was all amazing. I wish our meals were delivered more timely and closer together but the food was so good that we were sharing bites and plates we managed the spread of service. Our waitress was very personable and polite. We brought a bottle of wine and willingly paid the $40 corkage. We had a little trouble getting a decanter but once our waitress got word she delivered it right away. Great Italian foon in the mountains.
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Vulcania - MammothPrice: Expensive• Italian• Mammoth
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4.5
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KarenVIP
New York City •6 reviews
5.0
Dined 3 days ago
Great restaurant. It has a perfect mountain vibe. It is not stuffy but nice and feels slightly upscale and quiet. We were seated in a comfortable booth. Our server was friendly and professional—welcoming us with complimentary warm sourdough. We got Elk, Duck, and fish. All entrees were fantastic. The dessert was also good. We were glad we made the drive from Mammoth.
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The Restaurant at Convict LakePrice: Expensive• Continental• Mammoth
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4.9
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KristyVIP
California Central Coast •30 reviews
5.0
Dined 3 days ago
This has become on of our favorite places in Mammoth. Who would have thought you could find such a relaxing and upscale experience, tucked as it is up behind the bowling alley? Had the delicious mushroom pastry and squash soup starters. Rigatoni bolognese and prime rib were also very good. Highly recommended.
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Mammoth Rock BrasseriePrice: Expensive• Continental• Mammoth
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4.7
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Natasha
Los Angeles •4 reviews
5.0
Dined 6 days ago
Morrison’s was amazing. Food was decadent and more than worth it! The French Onion Soup was my favorite, I highly recommend it. Ribeye also delicious! If you are in mammoth I suggest you go!
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Morrison'sPrice: Expensive• American• Mammoth
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4.5
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Christopher
Los Angeles •1 review
4.0
Dined on Oct 20, 2024
Hands down one of the best ribeyes I have ordered from any top tier restaurant I have been to. Mood was nice, music was just right. Just the right amount of service to get what we needed and never a bother to speak to. They didn’t feel overbearing (not a mouth full of food when they asked if we needed anything) Great experience over all. Would recommend.
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WhitebarkPrice: Expensive• Fusion / Eclectic• Mammoth
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3.5

Discover Mammoth Lakes

Located in the Sierra Nevada Mountains near Yosemite National Park, Mammoth Lakes is every bit as majestic as the name suggests. Despite the somewhat remote location, the area also boasts a vast array of cuisines served in beautiful settings. You can find American staples like burgers, ribs, and steak, and you can enjoy more exotic flavors like Greek, Thai, and Chinese. After a day of adventure in the great outdoors, you can relax and enjoy some delicious Mexican-Latin fusion with beer on tap or do a bit of fine dining while marveling at a stunning view of the Sherwin Range.