Yosemite Valley Lodge Mountain Room

Name: Yosemite Valley Lodge Mountain Room
Address: 9006 Yosemite Lodge Dr, Yosemite National Park, CA, United States, 95389
Telephone: (209) 372-1481
Price range: $50 and over
Rating: 4.3

4.3

986 Reviews

$50 and over

Steak

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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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Party Size

2 people

DateTime

Nov 29, 2023

7:00 PM

Booked 68 times today

Dining areas

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
$50 and over
Cuisines
Steak, American, Seafood
Hours of operation
Dinner Daily 5:00 pm–9:00 pm
Phone number
(209) 372-1481
Website
http://www.travelyosemite.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, JCB, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Resort Casual
Executive chef
Luis Morris
Catering
For catering events please contact our Sales and Catering team at 888-413-8869.
Private party facilities
We offer private rooms for groups, to inquire about a private event please call our Sales and Catering team call 888-413-8869.
Private party contact
Janiz Kunz: (209) 372-1359

Location
9006 Yosemite Lodge Dr, Yosemite National Park, CA 95389
Neighborhood
Yosemite
Cross street
Across from Yosemite Falls
Parking details
Complimentary parking is available at Yosemite Valley Lodge. Additional parking located across from Camp Four on Northside Drive. There is complimentary shuttle service within Yosemite Valley. Yosemite Lodge Mountain Room Restaurant is located at Bus Stop #8. YARTS service to Merced and Fresno available at Yosemite Valley Lodge
Public transit
Yosemite Shuttle Stop #7
Entertainment
The Mountain Room Restaurant features 38 hand selected photographs of Yosemite National Park curated by Evan Russel of the Ansel Adams Gallery.
Additional
Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Private Room, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Popular dishes

Colossal Shrimp$24.00
served chilled, house made kimchi cocktail sauce
Crispy Brussels$12.00
fig glaze, add bacon + $3
California Flatbread$15.00
olive tapenade, romesco, baby peppers, arugula
Maine Lobster Mac and Cheese
conchiglie pasta, gouda-tartufo cheese sauce sm $26 / lg $36
Grilled Octopus$17.00
Agua Chile, red onion, cucumber, radish
Bread Basket$6.00
house made compound butter

Soups and Salads

French Onion Soup$11.00
California coastal sweet caramelized onions, gruyère cheese, baked with sourdough crostini
Soup of the Day$7.00
Mountain House Salad$11.00
local Arcadian greens, tomato, cucumber, white balsamic dressing
Beet Salad$15.00
roasted beets, pear, kale, candied walnuts, dried cranberries, sherry vinaigrette

Steaks

Featuring hand-cut local Brandt California beef. All steaks are served with Delmonico potatoes, seasonal vegetables and demi-glace. Enhance Your Steak: Maine lobster tail MP blackened cajun spice $4, green peppercorn demi $4, Point Reyes blue cheese $5.

Filet Mignon $46.00
- 6 oz$44.00
Ribeye Tenderloin$38.00
- 8 oz$38.00
Prime NY Strip$60.00
- 12 oz$60.00
Ribeye$75.00
- 16 oz$75.00

Entrées

Berkshire Porkchop$40.00
wild mushroom ragout, seasonal vegetables
Braised Lamb Shank$40.00
parmesan polenta, preserved lemon gremolata
Wagyu Burger$31.00
bacon, Fiscalini smoked cheddar, fig demi, arugula, steak fries
Salmon$39.00
crispy herb potatoes, seasonal vegetables, lemon caper sauce
Steelhead Trout$36.00
cauliflower puree, almond pistou, seasonal vegetables
Mesquite Grilled Chicken$32.00
crispy herb potatoes, barbeque glaze, seasonal vegetables
Stuffed Kabocha Squash$26.00
lentils, quinoa, seasonal vegetables, cauliflower puree
Portobello Swiss Burger$24.00
swiss cheese, tobacco onion, lettuce, tomato, cherry pepper aioli, pretzel bun, steak fries

What 986 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.3

4.3 based on recent ratings

4.2Food
4.4Service
4.5Ambience
3.9Value

Noise • Moderate

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Most Booked

986 Reviews

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OpenTable Diner
Los Angeles
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined 3 days ago
overall4food4service5ambience5
Soup was delicious. Our server Damon was great. My only complaint is that there was no soap in the bathroom… when we complained they said they put a request in for maintenance. No reason one of the many workers there couldn’t go fill the soap up.
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KatieB
Yosemite
1 review
2.0
1 review
Dined 5 days ago
overall2food3service1ambience2
The waiter brought me the wrong wine, didn't check back at all to see how the meal was, didn't bring more bread.
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OpenTable Diner
Yosemite
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined 5 days ago
overall4food4service4ambience4
Nice Thanksgiving spread. Arrived early and was greeted with a window seat to enjoy Yosemite Falls. Food was above average, ambiance just right!
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OutForDinner
Los Angeles
2 reviews
3.0
2 reviews
Dined 5 days ago
overall3food3service3ambience5
Salad bar and soup were very tasty. Best part of the $88 fixed price Thanksgiving Day meal. Wait service was mediocre (drinks got watered down while they waited and wine bottle say on bar waiting to be delivered. Also mediocre were the main dishes of acorn squash, cod, and turkey. Brussels sprouts were either mushy or not fully cooked. Pretty place but disappointing holiday meal.
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Karen
Yosemite
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined 5 days ago
overall3food3service2ambience4
The soup and salad bar was great! More people in the dining room than previous years and service was slow. Our turkey and sides were served lukewarm. Not sure the meal was worth $88.
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MonaJ
Portland
3 reviews
vip
5.0
3 reviews
Dined 6 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great family experience. Our waiter, Damon, was fun and attentive.
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Salt00
Los Angeles
13 reviews
vip
5.0
13 reviews
Dined on November 21, 2023
overall5food4service5ambience3
Very very lovely service. Everyone went above and beyond to make us feel very comfortable.
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SusanW
Yosemite
16 reviews
vip
3.0
16 reviews
Dined on November 21, 2023
overall3food2service4ambience5
Large and spacious room with attentive waiter. We had the ragu and portabella mushroom burgers. Well presented with delicious fries. Overpriced but you are in Yosemite
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OpenTable Diner
San Francisco
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on November 17, 2023
overall4food4service5ambience5
We ate 2 nights in a row and loved the first night with steak and roasted beet salad. Loved both dishes and the potatoes. 2nd night we had lamb shank and polenta, it was ok. Just not outstanding. The servers were attentive and efficient. We loved the room. I would definitely go back.
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JENNYS
San Francisco
8 reviews
5.0
8 reviews
Dined on November 17, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience4
Fortunately we were there in between busy times. The room is huge and lots of space between tables. Food was top notch considering our location. Service was friendly and efficient. The only drew back was they they clumped us together close by. I would recommend the place.
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Paul
San Francisco
12 reviews
3.0
12 reviews
Dined on November 16, 2023
overall3food3service4ambience4
Service is very good, the food is good but nothing special. I would go again.
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SusanH
Indiana
23 reviews
vip
4.0
23 reviews
Dined on November 16, 2023
overall4food5service4ambience5
The food was fantastic and the atmosphere lovely. We had to wait a bit longer initially for service, but then all was well. There are gluten free options!
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dianeg
Washington DC
5 reviews
5.0
5 reviews
Dined on November 16, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Wonderful dining experience in the heart of Yosemite Valley. We were staying at the Lodge so this restaurant was very convenient. The room and ambience are simple and beautiful. The restaurant staff were friendly and took good care of us. The food was good! We ate there four nights in a row. The Brussels sprouts appetizer was great. The salads were okay (just a little small for me but I am a big salad eater), onion soup was delicious, and we loved the ice cream sundae dessert. Our favorite main dishes were the salmon and pork chops. The trout and lamb were good too. You can make reservations in advance to avoid long waits.
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CynthiaQ
Hawaii
6 reviews
5.0
6 reviews
Dined on November 15, 2023
overall5food4service5ambience5
This the BEST National Park restaurant and by far the best fine dining option in Yosemite.
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JSG33
Los Angeles
40 reviews
vip
4.0
40 reviews
Dined on November 15, 2023
overall4food5service5ambience4
Our food both nights we ate here has been terrific. The salmon dish is quite generous and lemon Caper sauce a perfect accompaniment. The ribeye tenderloin was tender but cooked over the medium rare I prefer but still quite good and pink inside. Snall lobster Mac and cheese was an adequate portion and the super generous large portion would have been too much. I was still eating the jumbo shrimp cocktail while others were finishing their dinner. Service is outstanding and friendly but not intrusive. Love that water glasses are always filled.
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BeauJ
Louisville
5 reviews
4.0
5 reviews
Dined on November 14, 2023
overall4food4service5ambience5
Good was fine. Pricing was a little high considering this is an Aramark menu. Portions might be a little much, my wife could barely eat half her salmon. That could have been a meal for both of us. Service was great, the bartender (Luke) did a great job mixing my Old Fashion.
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Happycustomer
San Francisco
12 reviews
5.0
12 reviews
Dined on November 14, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
We ate here 3 nights in a row and had every vegetarian item on the menu---stuffed kabocha squash, potato leek soup, portabello mushroom burger, flatbread, brussel sprouts. Everything was tasty and reasonably priced. A vegan dessert would have put us over-the-top. Definitely Yosemite's best food option,
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BernardS
Yosemite
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on November 14, 2023
overall5food4service5ambience5
Great environment good food better than Ahwahnee would go anytime
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CarrieH
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on November 13, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Originally was able to make a reservation for 8:15pm on Sunday night of our trip. I stopped in around 5:30pm to check if there were any earlier times available. The hostess let me know there was not another opening but that I was “checked in” and they would text if something earlier became available. I received a text message shortly after 6pm letting me know our table was ready! Our sever was delightful. I ordered the house salad and filet mignon. The salad was fresh and nicely dressed and the filet was cooked exactly as I ordered. Seasoned deliciously and came with a tasty side of potatoes and broccolini. Fantastic dining experience!
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BillF
Los Angeles
13 reviews
vip
5.0
13 reviews
Dined on November 13, 2023
overall5food4service4ambience5
Heritage Hiking Club goes to Yosemite 2x a year and we love the Mountain Room. Love the ambiance and location. Good is consistently good. Pricing seems a bit high for what you get, but it never stopped us yet.
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SusanH
Indiana
23 reviews
vip
5.0
23 reviews
Dined on November 13, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Lovely room with great food including gluten free options! Our waiter and bus person were both marvelous!
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RobK
San Francisco
8 reviews
vip
5.0
8 reviews
Dined on November 13, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience4
Beautiful spot with excellent food, but the service really put it over the top.
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OpenTable Diner
Tallahassee
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on November 10, 2023
overall5food4service5ambience5
We had Val and Chris wait on us and they were fantastic. So kind and gave us such a great experience! We would love to come back again.
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Regina
San Francisco
51 reviews
vip
3.0
51 reviews
Dined on November 10, 2023
overall3food3service3ambience3
Seemed to be less aware of what was being served. Staff was very nice though.
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LisaFWFood1
Yosemite
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on November 10, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
I wish we had found out about this restaurant earlier in our trip.
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AdamM
San Francisco
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on November 9, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great experience from the moment I checked in with the two hostesses until I finished my last bite. The openness and windows of the dining room is very relaxing, which sets the mood for a great dining experience. Since it is November and a little slow, I was treated to wonderful and timely service from my server and other folks in the dining room. Had the curry ginger soup that was very good (a little spicy) and the pork chop which was very good…the mushroom sauce was okay, and the delmonico potatoes and broccolini were good. Patty was my server and she was both personable and professional:)
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Bijou
Las Vegas
7 reviews
3.0
7 reviews
Dined on November 9, 2023
overall3food2service2ambience3
The food was very disappointing. My wife sent her ribeye steak back because it was extremely over salted. My chicken was ok, but the broccoli was inedible and the potatoes subpar. This was not a fine dining experience. Beautiful ambiance but needs better quality of food.
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Jeff
San Francisco
2 reviews
3.0
2 reviews
Dined on November 9, 2023
overall3food3service4ambience4
The food was OK but nothing special. I would actually recommend the food at the lounge., It was better and less expensive.
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donnasdeals
San Francisco
36 reviews
vip
4.0
36 reviews
Dined on November 9, 2023
overall4food3service4ambience4
We have enjoyed many meals here. Everything was good except for the temperature of the food, which was not warm enought for me.
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GraceC
London
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on November 9, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Pleasantly surprised at the more formal dining area available at the Yosemite Valley Lodge. Good choice of well cooked food on the menu and attentive staff and comfortable dining area.
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Georged
San Francisco
7 reviews
vip
5.0
7 reviews
Dined on November 9, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
The room was as uncrowded as I’ve seen. The Salmon was the best in my memory, the service exceptional.
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HeyD
San Francisco
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on November 9, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
We had an amazing dinner. We both got the steak filet and it was cooked to perfection! Our server Shawn was outstanding! We were pleasantly surprised how excellent the food was at a national park. We were definitely happy with the whole evening!
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65th
San Diego
3 reviews
4.0
3 reviews
Dined on November 9, 2023
overall4food4service5ambience4
Sean was a great server! He was very attentive. Food overall was very good. We had an enjoyable dinner. Only is is waiting to get in even when we had a reservation.
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SandyS
Las Vegas
3 reviews
3.0
3 reviews
Dined on November 8, 2023
overall3food3service3ambience3
The ding area was very open so a little loud. Service was okay. I expected more of my pork chop dinner but was left disappointed, especially for the expense. Little choices this time of year.
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ShelliS
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on November 7, 2023
overall4food3service4ambience4
The salad was nice but drenched in dressing. The chicken was dry. The lamb shank was ok. We had a reservation for the next night but cancelled it.
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LaraO
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on November 6, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
I don't often write reviews but I enjoyed this meal so much that I had to share. The beet salad and the stuffed squash were so flavorful and satisfying! I am not a vegetarian but if I had someone to cook healthy food this delicious for me, I would be. It is pricey, but totally worth it. The service was amazing as well.
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Leslie
Charlotte
34 reviews
vip
2.0
34 reviews
Dined on November 6, 2023
overall2food1service5ambience4
In a large setting, where 25% of the tables set empty, and very sparsely situated, the ambiance was nice. The service was excellent, with prompt seating within 5 minutes of reservation, and wonderful servers. Sadly, the food was tremendously lacking. The beet, pear, kale salad was an overabundance of kale, with little to no dressing, and a handful of beets and pears. The grilled octopus was essentially inedible: tough, chewy, doused in a hot sauce to cover up lack of taste. (I take blame for ordering it, but did expect it to be at least decent.) The chicken dish was a leg and thigh, somewhat OK, but overpriced for what is was.
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TeresaS
Orlando
4 reviews
vip
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on November 6, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Our group was 4 adults and one toddler. The waiter was super attentive and made sure we had food for our grandson right away. The atmosphere was very relaxed and we had a lovely view. The food was quite good! We had the Rib Eye tenderloin and the Pork chop and both were excellent. House wines was very good and we thoroughly enjoyed our appetizers as well. Absolutely one of the best meals in the Valley. We had a drink at the lodge lounge ahead of dinner and it head a wonderful fire going and plenty of TV’s to watch football.
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MelissaS
Yosemite
6 reviews
5.0
6 reviews
Dined on November 5, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Excellent meal, had the wagyu burger, house salad and salmon dinner. Everything tasted perfect. Our server Courtney was gracious and Alex as well. Didn’t love the Creme Brule, but everything else exceeded expectation.
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RonaldB
Central Coast
19 reviews
vip
4.0
19 reviews
Dined on November 4, 2023
overall4food4service4ambience5
Very good service and food in a great setting. Reservations are a must here as it's very busy in Yosemite Valley at dinner time.
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FAQs

Yosemite Valley Lodge Mountain Room is rated 4.3 stars by 986 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a reservation

Party Size

2 people

DateTime

Nov 29, 2023

7:00 PM

Booked 68 times today

Google Map for Yosemite Valley Lodge Mountain Room

9006 Yosemite Lodge Dr, Yosemite National Park, CA 95389

Dining areas

Additional information

Cross street
Across from Yosemite Falls
Neighborhood
Yosemite
Hours of operation
Dinner Daily 5:00 pm–9:00 pm
Price
$50 and over
Cuisines
Steak, American, Seafood
Dining style
Casual Dining
Dress code
Resort Casual
Parking details
Complimentary parking is available at Yosemite Valley Lodge. Additional parking located across from Camp Four on Northside Drive. There is complimentary shuttle service within Yosemite Valley. Yosemite Lodge Mountain Room Restaurant is located at Bus Stop #8. YARTS service to Merced and Fresno available at Yosemite Valley Lodge
Public transit
Yosemite Shuttle Stop #7
Payment options
AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, JCB, Mastercard, Visa
Executive chef
Luis Morris
Entertainment
The Mountain Room Restaurant features 38 hand selected photographs of Yosemite National Park curated by Evan Russel of the Ansel Adams Gallery.
Additional
Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Private Room, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
http://www.travelyosemite.com/
Phone number
(209) 372-1481
Catering
For catering events please contact our Sales and Catering team at 888-413-8869.
Private party facilities
We offer private rooms for groups, to inquire about a private event please call our Sales and Catering team call 888-413-8869.
Private party contact
Janiz Kunz: (209) 372-1359

Yosemite Valley Lodge Mountain Room

Make a reservation

Dining areas

Additional information

Salmon

Beet Salad

Filet Mignon

Appetizers

Colossal Shrimp$24.00

Crispy Brussels$12.00

California Flatbread$15.00

Maine Lobster Mac and Cheese

Grilled Octopus$17.00

Bread Basket$6.00

Soups and Salads

French Onion Soup$11.00

Soup of the Day$7.00

Mountain House Salad$11.00

Beet Salad$15.00

Steaks

Filet Mignon $46.00

Ribeye Tenderloin$38.00

Prime NY Strip$60.00

Ribeye$75.00

Entrées

Berkshire Porkchop$40.00

Braised Lamb Shank$40.00

Wagyu Burger$31.00

Salmon$39.00

Steelhead Trout$36.00

Mesquite Grilled Chicken$32.00

Stuffed Kabocha Squash$26.00

Portobello Swiss Burger$24.00

Overall ratings and reviews

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