The Restaurant at Convict Lake

Name: The Restaurant at Convict Lake
Address: 2000 Convict Lake Rd, Mammoth Lakes, CA, United States, 93546
Telephone: (760) 934-3800
Price range: $31 to $50
Rating: 4.9

4.9

1263 Reviews

$31 to $50

Continental

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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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Party Size

2 people

DateTime

Sep 30, 2023

7:00 PM

Booked 21 times today

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Cuisines
Continental, American
Hours of operation
Open 7 nights a week during the spring, summer and early fall seasons. Evening dining from 5:30pm to close.
Phone number
(760) 934-3800
Website
http://convictlake.com/restaurant.html
Payment options
AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress

Location
2000 Convict Lake Rd, Mammoth Lakes, CA 93546
Neighborhood
Mammoth
Cross street
US Hwy 395
Parking details
Private Lot
Additional
Cocktails, Entertainment, Wine

Popular dishes

Watercress Salad
Fuji apples, toasted almonds, thinly sliced fennel, shaved manchego cheese and strawberry zinfandel vinaigrette
Warm Goat Cheese & Arugula
sherry glazed shallots, tomato water, verjus and white truffle oil
Baby Field Greens & Applewood Smoked Bacon
pickled cucumber-red cabbage relish, clover honey-apple cider vinaigrette

Mains

Long Island Duck
seared crispy skin breast, leg confit, with a Grand Marnier, orange zest and blackberry jus lié
Crispy Skin Scottish Salmon
Crispy fingerling potatoes, sautéed spinach, finished with a fire roasted tomato vinaigrette
Rotolo of Fresh Pasta
Ricotta cheese, wild mushroom, baby spinach finished with a tangy spicy tomato sauce and fried capers
Beef Wellington
Filet mignon and wild mushroom duxelle in puffed pastry with a bourbon glace de veau
New Zealand Rack of Lamb
Marinated with heirloom garlic, fresh herbs, grilled and accompanied by a cilantro mint sauce

Desserts

Fuji Apple & Mascarpone Strudel
ala mode, with cognac butterscotch
Vanilla Bean Crème Brûlée
Bananas Foster
Flambéed tableside

What 1,263 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.9

4.9 based on recent ratings

4.9Food
4.8Service
4.8Ambience
4.6Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

Yosemite / Mammoth Lakes
Most Booked

1,263 Reviews

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XOXO
Yosemite
33 reviews
5.0
33 reviews
Dined 1 day ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
I love this restaurant. There's a reason they book up quickly. Great menu, meat, fowl, fish and veges. Great cocktail and wine choices. I go whenever I have guests :-)
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Dianne
Los Angeles
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 1 day ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
A great little restaurant in the Sierras. I had the special with the rib eye and scallops. It was done perfectly and delicious. Hubby had the venison strip loin which was also delicious. They have a great selection of wines by the bottle. It was a perfect place for a birthday dinner. If you have time before dinner walk around the lake.
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JeanT
Yosemite
9 reviews
5.0
9 reviews
Dined 2 days ago
overall5food5service4ambience5
High quality of food does not vary! This particular time, my group was disappointed that we couldn't be seated at one of the empty corner tables as usual, and were told that someone had reserved earlier than us and the tables were being held for them.
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bigrob919
San Francisco
8 reviews
5.0
8 reviews
Dined 6 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
Best Beef Wellington in California! Always fun to see the Bananas Foster being served!
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sfview
San Francisco
13 reviews
vip
5.0
13 reviews
Dined 6 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
The setting is beautiful; the food was fresh, well prepared and absolutely delicious, and they were responsive to a food allergy. The waiter was really nice and provided very helpful information about choices etc. We really enjoyed being there and having dinner and wine.
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SandraD
San Francisco
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined 7 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
Best restaurant in the Mammoth Lakes area Great ambience good service and great food Presented beautifully
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PaulB
Orange County
11 reviews
vip
5.0
11 reviews
Dined 7 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
Food and service were excellent as always. We had fresh halibut, beef Wellington and French chicken and all three orders were cooked to perfection.
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SueH
San Diego
40 reviews
vip
5.0
40 reviews
Dined on September 23, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
The food was excellent as usual. The service was friendly and prompt and noise level quiet enough for conversation. Very enjoyable dinner.
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DonO
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on September 21, 2023
overall4food4service3ambience3
It was a good experience Beef wellington was excellent Surf and turf Scallops were ok New York sreak was tough..flavor ok Ceasars Salad lacked flavor Service was good
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ricka
Las Vegas
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on September 21, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
The service and food were excellent, it's our second time and will be back
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Rocky
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on September 18, 2023
overall5food5service4ambience3
Charged $1 over the stated price for a glass of wine. This also happened to me the previous visit. The response was "good catch". Again, the $1 charge is insignificant but WHY.
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happyeater
San Francisco
44 reviews
vip
5.0
44 reviews
Dined on September 18, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
We've been going to the Restaurant at Convict Lake for decades. It's consistently good. Even though some items appear on the menu visit after visit, they remain excellent, and we're never sorry to "visit"old friends. This visit I had the special--a halibut dish--and it was delicious--well prepared with good and appropriate side dishes. Servers know their wines and recommend good selections to go with our meals.
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violet
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on September 16, 2023
overall5food3service5ambience5
Pricey, but worth it if you're splurging for a special occasion. Food was very nice, and service was excellent!
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LindaW
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on September 16, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
We’ve been here a few times. Excellent service. Amazing chef. Everything we’ve ever ordered has been delicious. There is plenty of seating and some separate rooms, which breaks up the noise. One of my favorite restaurants, ever!
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OpenTable Diner
Orange County
16 reviews
vip
5.0
16 reviews
Dined on September 15, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
The best !!! Food, drinks and service !!! Shout out to our waiter Wayne … you’re awesome!!!
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HeidiD
Orange County
8 reviews
5.0
8 reviews
Dined on September 14, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
excellent! as always... our mammoth lakes/sierra favorite.
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NormaBowers
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on September 13, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
One of the best restaurants you will find in the Mammoth Lakes area!
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StephenE
Yosemite
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on September 13, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Excellent food and service. I would definitely recommend anyone who is interested in having a great dining experience.
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CarolynB
San Francisco
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on September 13, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
We eat here every time we're in the area, sometimes twice. The food is excellent every time.
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OpenTable Diner
Las Vegas
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on September 12, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Absolutely amazing food!!! The venison was the best.
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ThomasD
Orange County
20 reviews
vip
5.0
20 reviews
Dined on September 12, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Memorable evening and frankly, the best food anywhere near Mammoth Lakes. We loved everything about the dining experience and food was outstanding. Service was top notch and we will definately be going back.
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OpenTable Diner
San Diego
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on September 12, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Unexpected from the curbside view BUT once you walk in, its an amazing experience, with best in class service, food and overall vibe!
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BTTT
Yosemite
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on September 11, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
My dad was celebrating his 88th birthday this past week. The wait staff was exceptional with him. He is hard of hearing. She took the extra time with him, making sure she gave him the respect and attention he needed/deserved. The food choices were great and my parents were so happy with the meal. My husband and I enjoy this little spot in the mountains and try to remember to treat ourselves as often as we can.
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partyof2
Los Angeles
25 reviews
5.0
25 reviews
Dined on September 9, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience4
Best dinner in the Mammoth Lakes area. It is a higher end meal but with the money. I had their soup of the day which was carrot. It was fantastic and fresh tasting. My husband really enjoyed the arugula goat cheese salad and his beef Wellington, I had the salmon which was equally delicious. The portions are large, so bring a good appetite,
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LanieH
Orange County
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on September 7, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
The meals here after fishing all day make you want to never not have a meal there when you’re close enough to do that. I mean it’s the best best food ever. I look forward to it every time we come and stay here at this resort.
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tomP
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on September 6, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Always great food bread and soup Any time we are near convict lake we book a dinner or two
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Robin
Los Angeles
34 reviews
4.0
34 reviews
Dined on September 5, 2023
overall4food4service4ambience4
Have been coming here for at least 40 years. It's an eastern sierra staple. It seems to have lost some of its charm. Wait staff are dressed casual and do a good, not exceptional job. Endive salad was very good. Rack of lamb was very tough and hard to cut with the steak knife. The surf n turf special (scallops and rib eye) was very good. Things cannot always be top notch, and the Restaurant at Convict Lake will remain a staple!
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PeterR
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on September 5, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience4
Great setting , great food. We’d only ever been in winter so it was a little busier. All good.
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OpenTable Diner
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on September 3, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
We had a lovely dinner, served by Kurt, who has worked there for 14yrs! He’s a wealth of knowledge and has excellent recommendations. We started with the roasted garlic, and likely will skip ordering it moving forward. It was ok, but hoping for more flavor. We enjoyed the Rainbow Trout & Filet dinners. Both cooked perfectly , packed with flavor, and finished with the Apple Strudel w/ a butterscotch sauce. Ended the night chatting with the table next to ours. Overall, it was a delightful meal and evening. We will be back!
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CindyA
Orange County
5 reviews
5.0
5 reviews
Dined on September 1, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience4
We enjoy treating ourselves to dinner at this restaurant every time we stay at or near Convict Lake. The food is top-notch; the presentation was beautiful and my filet mignon was tender and cooked perfectly. There are many wonderful wines to choose from. The desserts looked amazing but we were too full to order any. Our server, Cherise, took great care of us. We will be back again!
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MaryF
Orange County
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on August 31, 2023
overall5food4service5ambience5
Lovely setting within the trees. Interesting menu. Wish there were more non-meat meals. Great service.
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RobertW
Yosemite
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on August 31, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
The food was absolutely delicious. My husband had the pork tenderloin and I had the chicken dinner. Everything was cooked to perfection. We will definitely be back.
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TylerD
Seattle
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on August 31, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
This was a phenomenal dinner! I can’t wait to return!
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Mike
Philadelphia
6 reviews
5.0
6 reviews
Dined on August 30, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
This is my backpacking crew’s reward every time we come off a nearby High Sierra adventure, and this year was as magnificent as always. Great food, nice wine list, excellent and enthusiastic service by Brian. Probably one of the top five restaurants in the Mammoth Lakes area and it’s open year round.
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gregs
Orange County
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on August 29, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Have heard about the restaurant for years but never got to visit until this past trip to Mammoth. We were not disappointed and will return on our next trip.
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CarylB
Central Coast
10 reviews
vip
5.0
10 reviews
Dined on August 29, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
We always enjoy our meal when in the area. Everything is always wonderful
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Tripper2
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on August 29, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
We have visited this restaurant several times. It's always nice. This time I had the Salmon, hubby had the filet. Both were delicious. My Caesar salad could have used a little more flavor, but good. Our waitress was terrific. No rush. We enjoyed our evening.
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careski
San Diego
30 reviews
vip
5.0
30 reviews
Dined on August 28, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Absolutely had a wonderful evening! From a cocktail at the bar to sitting down to an amazing meal. Everything and everyone was so friendly and took care of all our requests!!
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Lanie
Orange County
9 reviews
5.0
9 reviews
Dined on August 28, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Absolutely delicious food, a lovely restaurant about 15 minutes from Mammoth. We will definitely come again.
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RochS
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on August 27, 2023
overall4food5service2ambience3
The food is phenomenal. The pairing of different flavors was exceptional. The warm goat cheese and arguella salad was delicious. Seating with reservations was 15 minutes late. Service was good but slow. The entire dinner service took 1 1/2 hours
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The Restaurant at Convict Lake is rated 4.9 stars by 1263 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

Sep 30, 2023

7:00 PM

Booked 21 times today

Google Map for The Restaurant at Convict Lake

2000 Convict Lake Rd, Mammoth Lakes, CA 93546

Additional information

Cross street
US Hwy 395
Neighborhood
Mammoth
Hours of operation
Open 7 nights a week during the spring, summer and early fall seasons. Evening dining from 5:30pm to close.
Cuisines
Continental, American
Dining style
Casual Dining
Dress code
Casual Dress
Parking details
Private Lot
Payment options
AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
Additional
Cocktails, Entertainment, Wine

Website
http://convictlake.com/restaurant.html
Phone number
(760) 934-3800

The Restaurant at Convict Lake

Make a reservation

Additional information

Popular dishes

Beef Wellington

Trio of Mushrooms

Bananas Foster

Menu

Starters

Muscovy Duck Leg Confit

Trio of Mushrooms

Burgundy Escargot

Salads

Watercress Salad

Warm Goat Cheese & Arugula

Baby Field Greens & Applewood Smoked Bacon

Mains

Long Island Duck

Crispy Skin Scottish Salmon

Rotolo of Fresh Pasta

Beef Wellington

New Zealand Rack of Lamb

Desserts

Fuji Apple & Mascarpone Strudel

Vanilla Bean Crème Brûlée

Bananas Foster

What 1,263 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Loved For

FAQs

How is The Restaurant at Convict Lake restaurant rated?

Is The Restaurant at Convict Lake currently accepting reservations?

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