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Diners' Choice: Good for special occasions restaurants in Yosemite / Mammoth Lakes

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Updated January 05, 2025

Looking for the best special occasion restaurants in Yosemite / Mammoth Lakes? You’re in the right place. Each month, OpenTable analyzes nearly 2 million global diner reviews from the past four months. We sort the results by location and category to help you discover new favorite restaurants. It's a great partnership: you reserve, eat, and review. We listen...and deliver the results for all to benefit. Enjoy!


A photo of The Elderberry House restaurant
4.9
4.9 (1017)
$50 and over
French American
Oakhurst
About the restaurant
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.


Top review
Eunseok
Dined on Dec 24, 2024
On the menu, you will see 3 or 5 course. I chose 3 course meal and got appetizer, and bread before the course started. After amazing 3 courses, pastry chef present us with tart and macaroon. It was unforgettable dining experience.
A photo of The Restaurant at Convict Lake restaurant
4.9
4.9 (1479)
$31 to $50
Continental
Mammoth
About the restaurant
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.

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jlynngirlVIP
Dined on Jan 2, 2025
We have been repeat customers and are very happy with each visit. Best restaurant in the Mammoth Lakes area.
A photo of Mono Inn restaurant
4.8
4.8 (103)
$50 and over
Californian
Yosemite
About the restaurant
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.

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Pablo
Dined on Dec 29, 2024
Amazing service. Enjoyed menu pairings. Most the tasting menu was great. Servers was so inviting and I appreciated how he entertained our 10 year old.
A photo of South Gate Brewing Company restaurant
4.8
4.8 (27)
$30 and under
Brewery
Oakhurst
About the restaurant
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.
Top review
Christine
Dined on Nov 12, 2024
It was an early, quiet evening but the Brussels sprouts and specials were sold out so we had very limited options. The dining room was FREEZING. Our group and other patrons all had their coats on. Our waitress was amazing and took great care of us.
A photo of Mammoth Rock Brasserie restaurant
4.7
4.7 (901)
$31 to $50
Continental
Mammoth
About the restaurant
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.

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KristyVIP
Dined 5 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.
A photo of Vulcania - Mammoth restaurant
4.5
4.5 (618)
$31 to $50
Italian
Mammoth
About the restaurant
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.

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marcy
Dined 1 day ago
Reservation honored on time. Delicious food. Great cheerful attentive waiter.
A photo of Morrison's restaurant
4.5
4.5 (737)
$31 to $50
American
Mammoth
About the restaurant
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.
Top review
Natasha
Dined on Jan 2, 2025
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!
A photo of Ducey's on the Lake at The Pines Resort restaurant
4.5
4.5 (169)
$31 to $50
Steakhouse
Oakhurst
About the restaurant
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

Top review
sandra
Dined 1 day ago
What a treat! Learned about wine and different regions. Everything from the table setting and cloth to the printed map and menus were to notch. A lot of effort and it showed. The food was so flavorful! Each course was paired with wine and explained. My compliments to the chef!! Everything was so delicious. Great idea too.
A photo of Yosemite Valley Lodge Mountain Room restaurant
4.3
4.3 (1541)
$50 and over
Steak
Yosemite
About the restaurant
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.

Top review
Thomas
Dined 2 days ago
Alberto was a fantastic server. His recommendations were outstanding and his manor was professional yet kind. We even got a great dessert recommendation from the assistant server.
A photo of The Ahwahnee Hotel restaurant
3.8
3.8 (8996)
$50 and over
Californian
Yosemite
About the restaurant
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.

Top review
Laura
Dined 3 days ago
Buffet style with really good food and a piano player to make the atmosphere pleasant.
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