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1. Yosemite Valley Lodge Mountain Room
4.4
Awesome(1748)
Price: Very Expensive
• Steak • Yosemite
Booked 97 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 contact us if you have any questions, or for more information on Holidays and Special Events.Reservations are highly recommended.
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2. The Ahwahnee Hotel
3.9
Excellent(9194)
Price: Very Expensive
• Californian • Yosemite
Booked 117 times today
The Ahwahnee Dining Room is now serving both a la carte and breakfast buffet from 7am-10am. Join us every Sunday for our Grand Brunch Buffet from 7am to 2pm, different rates apply. Lunch is served from 11:30am-2pm. Enjoy our Dinner Buffet from 5pm to 9pm featuring a carving station, dinner favorites and much more. If you experience difficulty making a reservation here, please call us directly at (209) 372-1490.The Ahwahnee is near completion of a seismic retrofit renovation project in partnership with the National Park Service to preserve this iconic hotel. During the last phase of the project, the impacted areas will be isolated to the West Terrace and areas near the Dining Room. This work will result in some obstructed views, and we expect construction noise between 10AM–4PM, Monday–Friday. We have done our best to mitigate any negative guest experiences, though we recognize it may cause inconveniences and conditions. We thank you for your patience and understanding.
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3. Rush Creek Lodge
4.5
Awesome(142)
Price: Expensive
• Californian • Yosemite Valley
Booked 15 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
4.4
Awesome(45)
Price: Moderate
• American • Yosemite
Booked 30 times today
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.
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5. The Restaurant at Convict Lake
5.0
Exceptional(1551)
Price: Expensive
• Continental • Mammoth
Booked 32 times today
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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6. Embers at Tenaya Lodge
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4.8
Exceptional(15)
Price: Expensive
• American • Oakhurst
Booked 10 times today
We are thrilled to share that Embers, our finer dining upscale restaurant at Tenaya Lodge at Yosemite is ready to welcome you 7 nights a week from 5pm-10pm (hours change seasonally)Our elevated dining experience offers an a la carte menu, focusing on house made items with an emphasis on seafood, and local ingredients. There will be an option to add a unique wine pairing to each menu selection. Enjoy your meal in a quiet, warm and intimate setting.Reservations are highly recommended and can be made on the Tenaya at Yosemite website or through our Concierge.
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7. Holiday Events at Tenaya Lodge
4.0
Excellent(2)
Price: Very Expensive
• American • Oakhurst
Join is for holiday dining experiences in our event space at the Tenaya Lodge Resort.
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8. June Bug Cafe
4.3
Awesome(69)
Price: Moderate
• American • Yosemite
Booked 1 time today
Since we opened this camp 25 years ago, we have focused upon fresh foods for our guests. We know it is difficult to find good meals on the road, especially if you are vegan and vegetarian, and invite you to join us.You will smell the foods before you walk in, but will see entree's like baby back pork ribs, samosas, ribeye steaks, moussaka, vegan ramen and steamed saffron mussels through our open kitchen. We make easy to assemble fresh bag lunches for the trail, and specialty lunch items for indoor and outdoor dining. Beside items like American breakfast and breakfast burritos you will find signature items like our California breakfast too! All this from fresh, mainly regional sourced, sustainable and some organic healthy foodstuffs. We invite you to peek into some online reviews in advance. Our breakfast and lunch menus rarely change, however our limited dinner menu does change nightly. This restaurant is family style dining. Accessible restroom, parking and ramp to Cafe.
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9. The Elderberry House
4.8
Exceptional(1044)
Price: Very Expensive
• French American • Oakhurst
Booked 3 times today
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 petite pre-fixe or a pre-fixe 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 require 48-hour advance notice for any guests with dietary/allergy restrictions. Vegetarian 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.
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10. Mono Inn
4.8
Exceptional(132)
Price: Very Expensive
• Californian • Yosemite
Booked 3 times today
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 Summer 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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