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   Raleigh

   7 reviews

   5.0

   7 reviews

   Dined on May 27, 2023

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   The food was delicious. So I give it a good rating. It is a bit quirky; way back from the road (you might think you're lost getting to it), and we had to bus our own tables. I surely wasn't expecting that based on the high prices. Seems like it's oriented to serve the nearby cabins and tourists stopping by for diner are the exception. But like I said, the food was delicious. I would highly recommend, but just set expectations appropriately.
   

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   GeraldH

   Central Coast

   2 reviews

   5.0

   2 reviews

   Dined on May 27, 2023

   overall5food5service5ambience5

   Whenever we’re in the area, which is often, we go to the Bug for dinner. They never disappoint.Delicious food. Great variety, Great service.
   

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   Iceguybob

   San Francisco

   46 reviews

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   2.0

   46 reviews

   Dined on May 22, 2023

   overall2food3service3ambience1

   We were surprised that this was a dining room located in a cabin/hostel retreat. Thought it was a diner with table service. Breakfast menu was limited. You go to the counter to order. No orange juice. Room was very noisy with people talking very loudly right next to us and lingering at the door. It was ok - better than the breakfast buffets in El Portal, but not what we were expecting.
   

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   GayleY

   San Francisco

   2 reviews

   5.0

   2 reviews

   Dined on May 21, 2023

   overall5food5service5ambience5

   Classic California -delicious yet healthy food offerings. Omnivore, Vegetarian & Vegan options. I thought their oatmeal raisin cookie was the best I’ve ever tasted.
   

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   RupertC

   San Francisco

   1 review

   5.0

   1 review

   Dined on May 15, 2023

   overall5food5service5ambience5

   I got the blt and really enjoyed it The cheesecake was really great, just as other reviews have mentioned.
   

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   ErinB

   Yosemite

   1 review

   5.0

   1 review

   Dined on February 15, 2023

   overall5food5service5ambience5

   Excellent, as always. Bought cookies to take home. The ginger molasses cookies are especially delicious.
   

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   ChristyW

   Yosemite

   1 review

   5.0

   1 review

   Dined on February 15, 2023

   overall5food5service5ambience5

   Wonderful ambience. There is a warm fire beautiful wood structure. The food was absolutely incredible. I love that there are games there. My husband and I are food. Enjoy playing games together.
   

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   DianaM

   Los Angeles

   1 review

   1.0

   1 review

   Dined on November 30, 2022

   overall1food1service1ambience1

   Won't be going back! Out of a party of 7, 5 of us got super sick after eating there...but yes I understand it can happen at any restaurant but when I told slash owner/manager he got very defensive and hung up on me! Eventually we got our money back ,but how awful to treat a local like that 😔
   

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   stilltrying

   San Francisco

   19 reviews

   1.0

   19 reviews

   Dined on November 28, 2022

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   Showed up and it was closed. Said the cook didn't show up. Had reservation they could have called and let us know. Have eaten there before and food was great so was disappointed.
   

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    FranceyL

    New Orleans

    11 reviews

    4.0

    11 reviews

    Dined on November 4, 2022

    overall4food4service4ambience4

    Off the road a bit and worth the trip. June bug has real food, a down-home ambiance and much more variety than the other restaurants in the area. We were glad our GPS helped us find it in the dark because we would have missed the turn off otherwise.
    

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    KylieC

    San Francisco

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on October 5, 2022

    overall3food3service3ambience3

    Honestly, I really wanted to love this place. It was a little too rustic for my taste and there wasn’t really any good options for dinner. You pay at the counter and they bring the food to you. There is a place to put all your dishes when you’re done. For the price point, I would have expected more of your typical sit down restaurant. Food was alright. I ordered the trout. It came with a shrimp Thai salad on top and rice. I enjoyed the shrimp salad more than the trout. I got pie for dessert and that was the best part. Overall, I think I was just expecting better food than what I received for the price.
    

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    AnaD

    Las Vegas

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on August 7, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Personal amable, comida buena
    

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    OpenTable Diner

    New York Area

    1 review

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    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on June 29, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Delicious and unique with great prices!
    

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    OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on June 12, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    This is truly a hidden gem. Food was amazing and 100 times better than a few other places closer to the park. Worth the 20-30 min drive.
    

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    AnnMarie

    San Francisco

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on June 11, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Portions are huge! I had the prime rib and it was delicious! I could not even eat half of it. My husband had a cheeseburger and he couldn't finish his either. He also said it was delicious. The lunches and dinners are really good.
    

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    SFLocal

    San Francisco

    13 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    13 reviews

    Dined on June 2, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Excellent prime rib; very pleasantly surprised.
    

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    LoveDiningOut

    Seattle

    14 reviews

    1.0

    14 reviews

    Dined on May 31, 2022

    overall1food1service1ambience1

    This restaurant should not even be on Open Table. This is NOT a sit-down service restaurant. This is- walk you to the counter, place your order and find a seat until called up to get your food. This was a HUGE disappointment as I was taking my husband out to dinner for his 70th birthday. We turned around and left. I’ve been using Ipen Table for years and this is this first time it’s led me wrong but please- remove this restaurant - it’s nit what anyone making a reservation for a nice dinner is looking for - no reservations are even taken there.
    

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    JulieA

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 30, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience4

    We ate in the cafe 2 evenings during our stay at Yosemite Bug. Both times the food was outstanding, by far the best we had anywhere during our 2 week holiday! Steak melted in your mouth and the sweet potato samosas were sooooo tasty! Prices were very reasonable too. There are vegan/vegetarian options each day. 10 out of 10!
    

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    OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    1.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 22, 2022

    overall1food1service1ambience1

    We both entered and no instruction how to order or what to do. We went to the till and were greeted by an unfriendly staff member as we ordered two mushroom ravioli, the Vegetarian option. One ravioli had a red item in which looked like meat. When asking the staff what this ingredient was for clarification, it was met with a nonchalant attitude, no one cared, did nothing to reassure me it wasn’t or remedy the situation. They told me it was red pepper as this was in the meal. They took my plate away and removed the item so I could not photograph. Every other ravioli was opened and no other red items to note which is unlikely if the ingredient was actually red pepper. It didn’t cut like pepper, it was more like thin fatty ham as there was streaks of white in it. The staff told me it was red pepper and that it was on the menu on the board, so I double checked and confirmed it wasn’t, this was not listed as an ingredient at all. Multiple staff members shrugged their shoulders and had no consideration for the issue I raised. They told me it was a third party who provided the ravioli, and that it was red pepper. No apology, no effort to remedy the situation or make me feel better about the situation. In addition to that disrespectful situation, there was also burnt garlic bread. Food over salted. The cutlery was dirty. The tables were not cleaned. There were flies everywhere. No straws. Animal heads mounted on the walls of the room. PLEASE don’t eat here even if recommended, food and service was extremely poor and we are a couple who is normally easily pleased and never complain, so it shows the gravity of the situation.
    

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    PatrickB

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 22, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Always delicious and a wonderfully unique dining experience. Fir locals. Travelers, everyone...dont miss it.
    

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    DebbieP

    Phoenix

    2 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on May 17, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Loved the gluten free meal with a super fun, camp like vibe! We were lucky to find June Bug cafe for a fine meal after building g a big appetite from white water rafting!
    

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    kinkaid

    Anchorage

    2 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on May 17, 2022

    overall5food5service4ambience4

    Unique spot with creative menu. Second week of May was quite busy . We were very happy to find all kinds of Vegan options on the menu. Plenty of sitting outside. Very friendly and accommodating stuff. Portions are a little smaller than expected for the price but very fresh ingredients or hot, right off the grill!
    

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    OpenTable Diner

    San Francisco

    3 reviews

    4.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on May 1, 2022

    overall4food5service3ambience2

    First of all this reservation is a joke. The place has no clue for OpenTable reservation as it is open table there! You show up, go to the counter and place your order and your meal is brought to your table number. So do not go in finding a table reserved for you. The staff is friendly there and food is good and fresh
    

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    Michele

    Los Angeles

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on April 12, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Amazing place!! Great people, great food. Would 100% come back
    

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    Michelle

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 27, 2022

    overall4food5service4ambience3

    Food was actually very fabulous for a rustic place. We ate there the next night and sadly not quite as impressed.
    

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    JustineT

    Tahoe

    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on March 20, 2022

    overall5food4service5ambience5

    Breakfast Buffett here on a Sunday morning was great. No lack of choices and everything was tasty. The place is great we sat by the huge windows overlooking the trees. Absolutely beautiful
    

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    ValerieL

    Richmond

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 20, 2022

    overall5food5service4ambience5

    Surprisingly delicious food and generous portions in a rustic dining hall. No reservations actually necessary or even possible??
    

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    JustineT

    Tahoe

    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on March 20, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    We had dinner here while we stayed at the Yosemite bug. It was a little different then we thought as you walk in get in line and order then go find seating. They had a band playing so there were a lot of people which was fine. Might have been the best steak I’ve ever had. It was excellent.
    

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    Jessicaw

    San Francisco

    1 review

    2.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 14, 2022

    overall2food1service2ambience3

    Giving a lot of grace, my experience may have just been due to it being off season. I ordered the steak medium well and it came very rare. Ended up hugging porcelain all night. My companion got a flatbread that was nothing but “gum” cheese and barely edible. The ambiance is very low key and rustic which fits the theme. Nice view from one side. Probably cozy on a cold night with a fire going. Portions were very large on everything we saw but if it makes you sick not sure that’s a good thing. If I had to eat there again I’d stick to a sandwich.
    

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    OpenTable Diner

    Washington DC

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on March 12, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Wow the food here is fabulous. Love that they change the menu daily and have something for everyone. This was a great finale after hiking all day in Yosemite. Affordable, delicious, and definitely will be back!
    

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    JacquelineH

    Yosemite

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 6, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    The June Bug Cafe is the best food ever. It never disappoints! Whether you have been climbing in Yosemite or have driven up to the Sierras from the Central Valley, you can't choose a better place for dinner than the June Bug Cafe.
    

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    Sleepiiu

    San Francisco

    5 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on December 30, 2021

    overall4food4service4ambience4

    We ordered two flat iron steaks —- one rare, and one medium. Rare was perfectly cooked to rare. Medium was more like medium rare /rare. Pizza was subpar but I guess can’t expect best pizza since it isn’t a pizza joint. Overall l, good quality and portion size and clean.
    

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    Jimdavis

    Sacramento

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on December 29, 2021

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Snowed in we were grateful for world class food at this cozy rustic cabin-like resort just outside of Yosemite with a YARTS stop. They serve breakfast/lunch/ dinner at reasonable prices— we had the best duck confit, vegetarian angloletti, wild boar chili and flat iron steak over two days. They have a kids menu, too. They don’t take reservations and there may be a long line even in a snowstorm with spotty internet (best to have enough cash so it will go faster). You may even bring s’mores after dinner in a do it yourself campfire outside. There’s a nice fireplace and plenty of tables to socially distance or to meet tourists from around the world.
    

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    LauraJ

    San Francisco

    2 reviews

    2.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on December 26, 2021

    overall2food1service2ambience3

    Food was not warm, not great quality and overpriced for Christmas dinner. Staff was disorganized. I feel like the quality of this place had really gone down in recent months, it used to be a go-to but after this experience we probably won’t be back for a while
    

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    OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on December 26, 2021

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    We visited the bug for my sons 22nd birthday on Christmas Day. The menu was full of dishes we all wanted to try. Between the 6 of us every meal we tried was outstanding. Vegetables were fresh and the meat was cooked perfectly. The blend of flavors and vegetables paired with meats or fish are always the perfect combination. Oh and the lobster bisque was amazing.
    

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    River

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on December 26, 2021

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Ultimate Christmas experience! Take a snowshoe hike or ski in Yosemite, relax at the spa downstairs from the cafe, then pick from six entrees (there’s something for everyone, vegan and vegetarian, fish, chicken, meat) and five desserts for dinner (oh, and a salad or one of the excellent soups, too!)—we had wild boar and beef brisket, both were soooo good!! My husband polished his plate as usual but I (and most other diners) had plenty of leftovers for lunch next day. It’s always a nice place to come have dinner, but the Christmas menu was really something else, especially with the special desserts like clementine cake. Love this place and the people who run it!!
    

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    Allen

    Dallas

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on December 25, 2021

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Best food in MARIPOSA even though you order quick service style and have to bus your own table. This is our second year ordering our Christmas dinner from the bug absolutely wonderful.
    

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    TrungT

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on December 17, 2021

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    If you want to find a great place to enjoy American Dinning, then I recommend this fabulous place where the food is delightfully delicious, and the space is cozy and being displaced elegantly. Highly recommended!!
    

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    Dave

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on December 4, 2021

    overall5food4service5ambience5

    The Yosemite Bug dining is special. Great ambiance, nice people and great food selection. I would go back in a hot second.
    

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    DylanI

    1 review

    1.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 26, 2021

    overall1food4service1ambience1

    Made a reservation for Thanksgiving. Worst table in the place. Right in front of the door. Some one let thier banshee children run and scream. They told us they ran out of pumpkin 🎃 pie. But offered it to the group behind us in line. Pretty pricey for a hostel. Overrated
    

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