Restaurants near El Capitan

21 restaurants available nearby

A photo of Yosemite Valley Lodge Mountain Room restaurant

1. Yosemite Valley Lodge Mountain Room

4.4

Price: Expensive

• Steak • Yosemite

Booked 67 times today

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 give us a call if you have any questions, or for more information on Holidays and Special Events.

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2. The Ahwahnee Hotel

3.6

Very Good(8114)

Price: Expensive

• Californian • Yosemite

Booked 81 times today

Please note that The Ahwahnee Dining Room is currently under construction due to the Historic Seismic Upgrade Project. Dining will take place in the Great Lounge while the dining room is inaccessible. The Ahwahnee Dining Room conveys a feeling of elegance and refinement while maintaining a comfortable, natural atmosphere. The logs of stripped and polished sugar pine, which support the 34-foot-high beamed ceilings, reinforce the rustic ambiance that is reflective of The Ahwahnee’s mountain surroundings.

3. Rush Creek Lodge

4.1

Excellent(55)

Price: Expensive

• Californian • Yosemite Valley

Booked 16 times today

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/

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4. Jackalope's Bar and Grill at Tenaya Lodge

4.3

Awesome(1)

Price: Moderate

• American • Yosemite

Jackalope’s Bar & Grill is the place to relax, kick-back and enjoy Sierra pub fare and a full bar after your day in Yosemite. Jackalope’s features made-to-order grilled burgers, sandwiches, specialty salads and heart-healthy, gluten-free and vegan options. Many dishes are prepared from local and organic sources.

5. The Branch

5.0

Exceptional(8)

Price: Very Expensive

• Contemporary American • Twain Harte

With over 20 years of cooking experience, Chef Matt Garcia brings a new dining experience to Tuolumne County. Classically trained at Le Cordon Bleu Culinary School in San Francisco, Chef Matt has worked with some of the Bay Area's top chefs. As a young chef he was nominated as 7x7 Rising Star Chef, creating beautiful dishes that showcase the freshness of the ingredients and their bright, natural flavor and he continues to do so. The Branch is a place where we come together, not only to simply eat but to experience the joy, the emotion that his food brings about.We believe food should create a memory, an emotion, and Chef Matt is able to capture this concept beautifully all within a laid back, fun atmosphere (no white table cloths here!) Located under the Twain Harte arch, our casual environment allows you to enjoy yourself with a glass of wine, beer or sparkling in hand. We welcome you to The Branch and we look forward to serving you.

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6. Mammoth Rock Brasserie

4.8

Exceptional(717)

Price: Expensive

• Continental • Mammoth

Booked 7 times today

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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7. Vulcania - Mammoth

4.3

Awesome(285)

Price: Expensive

• Italian • Mammoth

Booked 10 times today

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.

8. Whitebark

4.3

Awesome(325)

Price: Expensive

• Fusion / Eclectic • Mammoth

Booked 3 times today

Located just off the lobby, our in-house restaurant, Whitebark features innovative dining options. A contemporary ambiance and great views of Mammoth’s soothing surroundings set the atmosphere for any occasion. A welcoming fire burns warmly in the center of the open, airy space inspired by our country’s national parks. Enjoy a full meal from the innovative menu, or simply stop by for evening drinks at the lounge.

9. Mono Inn

new

5.0

Exceptional(13)

Price: Very Expensive

• Farm-to-table • Yosemite

Booked 8 times today

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 for miles around. Offering weary travelers a welcome respite from the road, the famed bar and dining room afford breathtakingly unparalleled and ever-changing views of Mono Lake.Chef Jason Custer takes our modern farm-to-table cuisine concept to another level with his new Summer Tasting Menu and emphasis on local sourcing. Located at the back gate of Yosemite National Park, close to Mammoth Lakes, and easily accessible from the Bay Area and Southern California, the new Mono Inn offers one of the most extraordinary dining experiences in all of California.

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10. Vintage Steakhouse - Chukchansi Gold Resort & Casino

4.7

Exceptional(1456)

Price: Expensive

• American • Fresno

Booked 12 times today

The Vintage Steakhouse features a warm, classic setting replete with rich mahogany booths and chairs, and distinctive nostalgic art that welcomes its guests to this intimate and relaxing atmosphere. The intimate atmosphere is elegant yet relaxed. Selections include hand selected “All Natural” USDA certified Black Angus grain fed beef broiled over an open flame; perfectly cooked chops of veal and lamb; along with chicken and the freshest seafood.

Restaurants near El Capitan

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21 restaurants available nearby

1. Yosemite Valley Lodge Mountain Room

2. The Ahwahnee Hotel

3. Rush Creek Lodge

4. Jackalope's Bar and Grill at Tenaya Lodge

5. The Branch

6. Mammoth Rock Brasserie

7. Vulcania - Mammoth

8. Whitebark

9. Mono Inn

10. Vintage Steakhouse - Chukchansi Gold Resort & Casino

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