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

1002 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

Dec 10, 2023

7:00 PM

Booked 55 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 1,002 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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Great for fine wines
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Good for special occasions
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Most Booked

1,002 Reviews

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ZoraR
San Francisco
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 3 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Really enjoy the whole dinning experience, expensive but portions were so worth it! Very good
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PatriceB
Stuttgart
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined 3 days ago
1. Overall 3
2. Food 2
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 5
Food was okay but overpriced. Dining area was cozy and decorated for the holidays. Would go for convenience and ambiance-not meal.
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OpenTable Diner
Hawaii
2 reviews
4.0
2 reviews
Dined 4 days ago
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Excellent quality and preparation in the world’s most beautiful place. The service was prompt and very welcoming. The wine list is limited, but appropriate to the casual atmosphere. The Ahwahnee is pretty much closed, so this is the only choice for moderately fine dining within 30 miles.
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JS4lunch
San Francisco
17 reviews
3.0
17 reviews
Dined 4 days ago
1. Overall 3
2. Food 2
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 3
Our best guess is that the chef is trying to be creative and rocking the autumnal theme. The steelhead trout was cooked competently, and the carrots were as well, but the bed of cauliflower purée was seasoned with something slightly sour, and was not a good accent for the trout. There was a 2 tablespoon helping of ‘almond pistou’ on top that was composed of some very bitter herbs and oil that tasted a bit stale. The eggnog creme brûlée had a fairly strong cinnamon seasoning; a seasoning that, again, did the dish no favors. So, overall, the food was somewhat ‘meh’, and actually, to have any part of a meal be inedible - which the almond pistou certainly was - is a bit unusual.
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kims
Los Angeles
3 reviews
4.0
3 reviews
Dined 5 days ago
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 5
Waitress was professional, burger wS cooked right, but to my tasye sauce was too sweet, steelhead trout was great.
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Foodman
Central Coast
8 reviews
vip
5.0
8 reviews
Dined 5 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Well, I've been to this restaurant a few times in the last 20 years, this experience was by far the best!! From our greeting from the host, to Sam keeping our waters topped off (and we were thirsty), to Dean giving us impeccable service. And the food...very good...I will say, for this price point, offer the bread on the house!
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OpenTable Diner
San Francisco
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined 6 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Slow but very gracious service, quiet austere but beautiful setting, delicious food
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kims
Los Angeles
3 reviews
3.0
3 reviews
Dined 6 days ago
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
Salad was soggy and overly dressed Squash dinner was too dry and hard to eat Steelhead trout was great Service was ordinary
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TomS
San Francisco
3 reviews
vip
4.0
3 reviews
Dined 7 days ago
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
Friendly and courteous staff, and good food selection.
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OT
OpenTable Diner
Yosemite
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined 7 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
we were seated promptly, service was wonderful and the food delicious .
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Eric11
San Francisco
23 reviews
vip
5.0
23 reviews
Dined on November 29, 2023
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Fine dining experience in an updated rustic setting that fits the mountain environment. Excellent food, selection, ambience, and service.
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drmart
Central Coast
4 reviews
3.0
4 reviews
Dined on November 29, 2023
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 4
Unfortunately, the food is always below par at the Mountain Room, especially the main dishes, over priced and sub standard. We travel to Yosemite every year and continue to try them but are always disappointed. Service was extremely slow on this latest attempt.
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OpenTable Diner
Yosemite
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on November 29, 2023
1. Overall 4
2. Food 2
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Everything was great until time to order. Wanted the Flatbread, waiter said they were out. I questioned that since they had only been open an hour and not busy. Then he said, well they just didn't make it tonight. Ordered mesquite grilled chicken with BBQ "glaze ", crispy potatos and veggie. The chicken was undercooked and pink and the BBQ glaze was hot, spicy sauce all over the entire plate, not just a glaze on the chicken as indicated on menu. Sent it back and opted for beet salad and onion soup which were both delicious. Husband had waygu beef burger, also delicious.
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EdDie
Indiana
2 reviews
4.0
2 reviews
Dined on November 29, 2023
1. Overall 4
2. Food 3
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 4
Beet salad and pork chop were bland an uninteresting. Not what a $150 dinner should be.
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SueV
St. Louis
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on November 29, 2023
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Loved this place. Ate there nights in a row while staying at Yosemite Valley Lodge.
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OpenTable Diner
Los Angeles
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on November 26, 2023
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
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 on November 24, 2023
1. Overall 2
2. Food 3
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 2
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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OT
OpenTable Diner
Yosemite
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on November 24, 2023
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
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 on November 24, 2023
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 5
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 on November 24, 2023
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 4
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 on November 23, 2023
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
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
1. Overall 5
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 3
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
1. Overall 3
2. Food 2
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 5
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
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
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
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
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
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
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
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 5
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
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
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
1. Overall 5
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
This the BEST National Park restaurant and by far the best fine dining option in Yosemite.
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JSG33
Los Angeles
41 reviews
vip
4.0
41 reviews
Dined on November 15, 2023
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
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
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
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
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
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
1. Overall 5
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
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
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
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
1. Overall 5
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 5
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
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
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
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
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
1. Overall 5
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
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
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 3
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
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
I wish we had found out about this restaurant earlier in our trip.
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FAQs

Yosemite Valley Lodge Mountain Room is rated 4.3 stars by 1002 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

Dec 10, 2023

7:00 PM

Booked 55 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

Wagyu Burger

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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