The Ahwahnee Hotel

The Ahwahnee Hotel reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

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   Daniel

   Yosemite1 review

   4.0

   Dined 4 days ago

   1. Overall 4
   2. Food 3
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   The ambiance, wait staff and dining area are all 5 stars. However, the buffet style dinner they have been serving only rates 3 stars for quality of food, especially temperature. Hot foods should be hot and not lukewarm, which really lowers the overall eating experience.
   

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   JCBretschneider

   Mexico City1 review

   5.0

   Dined 4 days ago

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 4
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   The hotel is amazing!!! We had a buffet but it still was so good. Our waiter Andrew was spectacular!
   

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   Tricia

   Columbus3 reviews

   5.0

   Dined 5 days ago

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   This is a great experience. Our family truly enjoyed our dinner. The views are incredible and the dinner buffet was delicious. Dress up yet the dress code is not enforced. An unforgettable experience
   

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   Jean

   Denver2 reviews

   4.0

   Dined 6 days ago

   1. Overall 4
   2. Food 3
   3. Service 4
   4. Ambience 5

   This dining room is beautiful! I would have preferred table service over a buffet, but we visited when the kitchen was being renovated and that was the only option. Not all dishes were labeled with allergens, but the attendants had lists for each item so be sure to ask if you have any dietary restrictions. If there are no GF desserts out, ask your server and they can get one (or 2) from the kitchen for you. I would eat here again just for the ambiance.
   

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   Cherryll VIP

   San Francisco10 reviews

   5.0

   Dined 6 days ago

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   One of the most beautiful dining rooms with a spectacular view of Yosemite falls. Wonderful food, gracious service…in a historic treasure.
   

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   LorieM

   San Francisco4 reviews

   4.0

   Dined on March 10, 2025

   1. Overall 4
   2. Food 4
   3. Service 4
   4. Ambience 5

   Open table said the donning room and bar were full. So I checked other. Not even halfway full.
   

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   Nicholas VIP

   London3 reviews

   1.0

   Dined on March 9, 2025

   1. Overall 1
   2. Food 1
   3. Service 4
   4. Ambience 2

   A total disappointment. Only had the buffet available (which wasn’t known at time of booking). For a whopping $62 per person, the buffet was terrible. Poor selection, bland food, barely even warm,l, the minuscule desert selection looked as though it came from Costco. And then to top it off, a rat ran past our table. I have never been so angry about a night out. Whoever is responsible for this restaurant should be very embarrassed. .
   

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   OpenTable Diner

   Yosemite1 review

   4.0

   Dined on March 9, 2025

   1. Overall 4
   2. Food 4
   3. Service 4
   4. Ambience 5

   Buffet works ok while construction on kitchen continues into summer of 25. Excellent presentation. Excellent quality food. Make meal reservations early! Tables very close to each other. Elbow to the head could happen very easily your seated so close. Great atmosphere with live piano playing. All in all very enjoyable and tasty
   

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   IvyD

   Los Angeles2 reviews

   5.0

   Dined on March 8, 2025

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Amazing breakfast with Yosemite breathtaking views 😍
   

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    Susan VIP

    San Francisco20 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on March 8, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5

    We recently had 3 breakfasts and 2 dinners at the Ahwanhee. The breakfasts were great, a buffet of good choices from eggs Benedict to pastries and hot cereals and fruit. Coffee and juice were served to us. Dinner was disappointing. The kitchen is still not rebuilt so dinner also was a buffet. But most of the food was cold and left overs were used the second evening i.e., quinoa the first night and then a vegetable quinoa medley the second night. I look forward to dinner a la carte when the kitchen reopens. I understand it is difficult to run a kitchen out of temporary buildings. The service was impeccable and of course the dining room itself is amazing.
    

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