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1. The Ahwahnee Hotel

3.9

Excellent(9229)

$$$$Price: Very Expensive

• Californian • Yosemite

Booked 124 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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2. Yosemite Valley Lodge Mountain Room

4.4

Awesome(1772)

$$$$Price: Very Expensive

• Steak • Yosemite

Booked 80 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.

3. Rush Creek Lodge

4.5

Awesome(149)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Californian • Yosemite Valley

Booked 24 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(49)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• American • Yosemite

Booked 23 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. Embers at Tenaya Lodge

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4.6

Exceptional(17)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• American • Oakhurst

Booked 8 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.

6. The Branch

4.9

Exceptional(96)

$$$$Price: Very Expensive

• Contemporary American • Twain Harte

Booked 4 times today

Small. Casual. Personable.Good people with a good vibe in a laid back, fun atmosphere- no white table cloths here!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, to eat, enjoy and relax.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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7. Special 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.

8. June Bug Cafe

4.3

Awesome(69)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• American • Yosemite

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(1046)

$$$$Price: Very Expensive

• French American • Oakhurst

Booked 5 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. Vintage Steakhouse - Chukchansi Gold Resort & Casino

4.8

Exceptional(1805)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• American • Fresno

Booked 8 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.

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MichaelVIP
San Francisco Bay Area •6 reviews
5.0
Dined 2 days ago
We loved the dinner buffet - the prime rib wax fork tender and exquisite. Our waitress was attentive and friendly. The pianist added very positively to the ambience. A delicious and delightful evening v.
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The Ahwahnee HotelPrice: Very Expensive• Californian• Yosemite
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3.9
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Nicola
Essex •3 reviews
4.0
Dined 4 days ago
Food and service was good. Good selection of food. Highly recommend the chicken wing starters… big enough for a main course and delicious!
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Jackalope's Bar and Grill at Tenaya LodgePrice: Moderate• American• Yosemite
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4.4
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R.
San Francisco Bay Area •1 review
5.0
Dined 4 days ago
We had a wonderful, unforgettable dinner here. Excellent service and the setting was stunning.
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Yosemite Valley Lodge Mountain RoomPrice: Very Expensive• Steak• Yosemite
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4.4
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joelVIP
Detroit / Eastern Michigan •197 reviews
4.0
Dined 7 days ago
Very good meal of cioppino and flatbread pizza. Silvia was friendly and provided excellent service. Spoke with the manager about a few issues and he was kind and quick to accommodate. Cheers!
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Rush Creek LodgePrice: Expensive• Californian• Yosemite Valley
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4.5
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Kent
Utah •13 reviews
5.0
Dined on Jul 12, 2025
Excellent service. Reasonably priced menu and very good.
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Embers at Tenaya LodgePrice: Expensive• American• Oakhurst
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4.6

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