Diners' Choice: Best Ambience restaurants in Yosemite / Mammoth Lakes

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Updated December 05, 2024

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Mono Inn

4.8

4.8 (102)

$50 and over

Californian

Yosemite

About the restaurant

Experience a culinary journey of exquisite seasonal dishes crafted with the finest local ingredients.

Mono Inn offers impeccable service in a cozy atmosphere where Chef Jason Custer's modern multi-course Winter Kaiseki Tasting Menu will take you on a gastronomic adventure.

Built on the shores of Mono Lake in 1921 and originally used as a bunkhouse, Mono Inn has a long history as one of the best gathering places around. The relaxing bar and dining room afford breathtakingly unparalleled and ever-changing views of Mono Lake, offering weary travelers a welcome respite from the road.

Located close to Mammoth Lakes, easily accessible from the Bay Area and Southern California, and just a few miles from the back gate of Yosemite National Park, Mono Inn is a hidden gem that offers an unparalleled dining experience.

Top review

John

Dined on Oct 15, 2024

Wonderful staff, excellent presentation, clever combination of first and last courses. A highlight of our Sierra trip.

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Experience

New Year's Eve at the Mono Inn

The Elderberry House

4.8

4.8 (1013)

$50 and over

French / American

Oakhurst

About the restaurant

For over 30 years, The Elderberry House has been recognized as the premier fine dining destination in the area. This European haven, nestled in the Sierra Mountains just minutes from Yosemite National Park, lends itself to an unforgettable evening for gourmands and wine enthusiasts.

Dinner at The Elderberry House is a thrill for the senses, showcasing seasonal ingredients from local farms that harvest exclusively for our culinary team. We are currently offering a seasonal three or five-course tasting menu. Start the evening off with a hand-crafted cocktail at The Cellar, a craft cocktail bar.

In order to provide you with the best dining experience, we request 48-hour advance notice for any guests with dietary/allergy restrictions. Vegetarian, vegan and gluten free options are available, kindly let us know in advance.

Please know we have an age minimum of 8 years and older in the Restaurant to ensure an intimate environment.

Top review

Allison

Dined 7 days ago

This was my second time here and it is always a wonderful experience. You’re treated like royalty! Such a fun little getaway.

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New Year's Eve Midnight Gala

The Restaurant at Convict Lake

4.9

4.9 (1474)

$31 to $50

Continental

Mammoth

About the restaurant

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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rick

Dined on Dec 1, 2024

Lovely, very atmospheric. A gem of a place! Great espresso martinis, live tge deserts that light up!!

Mammoth Rock Brasserie

4.8

4.8 (893)

$31 to $50

Continental

Mammoth

About the restaurant

Come enjoy a modern dining experience planned around a creative, eclectic menu and the spectacular views of the Sherwin Range and Mammoth Mountain. Our restaurant features the fine cuisine of Mammoth Chef Gaby Hernandez and is a dramatic departure from the standard fare found in traditional bowling centers.

Starting December 16th The Brasserie restaurant will be open daily at 5:00pm. Holiday hours may be different. Our cuisine is continentally inspired, and daily specials are added with fresh, seasonally available ingredients.. We also host “special” dinners honoring specific holidays. Please check our website for more menu information. Call us directly to reserve for parties of 7 or more.

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MireilleVIP

Dined 5 days ago

This is our second time visiting food and service is great I definitely recommend to try it and definitely will visit it again.

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Popular dish

Elk Medallions

Popular dish

Wild Mixed Mushroom Strudel

Ducey's on the Lake at The Pines Resort

4.5

4.5 (159)

$31 to $50

Steakhouse

Oakhurst

About the restaurant

Perched above Bass Lake, Ducey's on the Lake offers upscale lakeside dining and scratch-made California cuisine. Executive Chef, Dwayne McFann, cooks with a farm to table approach using locally grown and organic produce and beef from Harris Ranch. The menu offers steaks, seafood, pastas, seasonal dishes and house-made soups.
For Groups of 6 or more pleas call (559)642-3131 for reservations

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Wendy

Dined on Dec 8, 2024

Great service. Fun cocktail @$13. Decorated for Christmas. Winter, so dark early and low water=no view. Busy on Saturday—we had a reservation. Sunset menu 4-6. We didn’t find anything we wanted on it so ordered off regular menu. Menu trimmed this time of year. Love it here. Pricey.

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Experience

Christmas Day Brunch

Experience

Christmas Eve Prix Fixe Dinner

Experience

New Years Eve Prix Fixe Dinner

Yosemite Valley Lodge Mountain Room

4.3

4.3 (1524)

$50 and over

Steak

Yosemite

About the restaurant

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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Richard

Dined 4 days ago

The lodge offers great eating alternatives this one stood out.

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South Gate Brewing Company

4.7

4.7 (27)

$30 and under

Brewery

Oakhurst

About the restaurant

Located in Oakhurst, California just miles from the south gate of Yosemite National Park, South Gate Brewing Company is where you’ll find some of the best food and beer in the Yosemite area. Home to a tasting room with grand windows that show of the views of the surrounding Sierra Nevada Mountains, which John Muir called the “Range of Light”, we invite you enjoy a perfectly cooked steak after a long day on the trail, a juicy burger after boating on Bass Lake or wood-fired pizza paired with our own local beers while you enjoy the game in our tasting room.

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Christine

Dined on Nov 12, 2024

It was an early, quiet evening but the Brussels sprouts and specials were sold out so we had very limited options. The dining room was FREEZING. Our group and other patrons all had their coats on. Our waitress was amazing and took great care of us.

Vulcania - Mammoth

4.5

4.5 (596)

$31 to $50

Italian

Mammoth

About the restaurant

Italian-American fare in the heart of The Village. Crafted by Michael and Bryan Voltaggio, the menu at Vulcania Mammoth features organic, local and seasonal ingredients and is known for its Neapolitan pizzas, handmade pastas, handcrafted salumi, and perfect pairings of wine, beer and craft cocktails. A favorite locale for family dinner, date nights, drinks al fresco or a game of bocce ball on the terrace.

Please note that we are a modern cashless facility.

Top review

KatrineVIP

Dined 4 days ago

Best restaurant in Mammoth. Great service! Get the Voltaggi-o’s!

The Ahwahnee Hotel

3.7

3.7 (8978)

$50 and over

Californian

Yosemite

About the restaurant

Dining service will be a buffet style service featuring many classic menu favorites including hand carved Prime Rib and more.

The Ahwahnee Dining Room is temporarily offering an à la carte lunch menu from daily from 11 a.m - 2 p.m while our Ahwahnee Bar is temporarily closed. We will not be offering reservations at this time, lunch service will be walk ins.

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monicaVIP

Dined 4 days ago

We enjoyed our buffet meal with so many choices of sides, seafood and meat dishes. Of course, there was dessert too. It was a grand experience for a birthday celebration!

Morrison's

4.5

4.5 (725)

$31 to $50

American

Mammoth

About the restaurant

Morrison’s is an upscale restaurant with a fun and lively atmosphere. It is kid friendly and great for larger groups, but is also perfect for a date or a special occasion. Our menu will satisfy any food craving and any wallet size. The food is delicious, and the specialty drinks are amazing. The expansive wine and beer list will quench anyone’s thirst. If you are looking for great food, service and a memorable experience, come on in.

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Aleicia

Dined 2 days ago

We had a fabulous dinner. Such a pleasant surprise to have such a wonderful meal. Four of us had various steaks and we All loved our entire meal. Can’t wait to return.

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