We were passing through and my teen liked the menu so we ate here, and by, did we pick a great…read moreplace! The soup was wonderful, the seasonal veggies and salmon were perfect​, and my youngest loved his hamburger and fries. Too bad we were too full try the homemade cheesecake! Most everything at this place is homemade and super fresh, it's been the beat food we've had on the road in some time. ​we highly recommend and we may be back for lunch tomorrow.

thank you Jerry for the best dining experience!! we stopped by on our way back to LA and she was so…read morewarm, kind, and very funny. she made sure our cups were never empty and that we had everything we needed. steak frites is a must get with the green peppercorn sauce

The Best Foodie Restaurant on 395!!! This is a must stop…read moreexperience. Clean, comfortable and excellent food and drinks! The staff, chefs and management are the best. Friendly, polite and expert in service. Do not worry that your favorite is sold out. Your second choice is always as good, usually Better! Most important is to call ahead of time for Reservations !! Us sneaky locals might just take all of the tables! Yum Yum!

This is a very popular spot in Lone Pine with a very popular complaint-they run out of everything…read more We arrived on a weekday at 6:15, fairly busy, but we got one of the coveted booths with the view of Mt. Whitney. We had looked at the menu online and had an idea of what we wanted in advance, nope. Out of: the elk, all lamb, trout, and the filets- we ended up with two orders of top sirloin. I had mine with the mushrooms and my husband had his with the green peppercorn sauce- I guess you can still have the sauces even though the meat is gone. The steaks were ok, I definitely did not get what I wanted and probably wouldn't have stayed if I had known just how bad it would be. I did see others walk out, and people that ordered after me were not happy. There's a really easy way to fix this- daily paper menus with what you actually have. Maybe even update them as things run out. Just cross stuff out. Let the guests know up front. If I had known how limited it was, I wouldn't have ordered a drink and eaten the tasty bread roll. Service wasn't that great either- the person that brought the drinks was very friendly, but otherwise our waiter was pretty inattentive. I had the Bees Knees which I enjoyed, I ordered a glass of red to go with the steak, and that didn't show up till I was well into my meal. Weirdly, I would give this place another shot, but would order before even sitting down. That way when I am told that all I can get is a steak that I'm not that interested in, I'll go somewhere else. Or eat at the bar, have a decent drink and leave when you see how dire the menu selection is.

Listen, we came to Alabama Hills Cafe initially but between a who-knows-how-long of a wait to just…read moreplace an order and a staff who didn't give two , we decided to venture to somewhere else and came to Mt Whitney. There was no wait, plenty of seating with our two kids, a friendly waitress who took good care of us and actually tasty burgers! The Mustang and Alabama burgers were both very good and we enjoyed our stop for lunch here. Yay for good service, nice people and nay for overhyped places that drive customers away.

Cold, expensive, tasteless food $4.00 Coffee…read moreNever coming back ***********************

Your kids would not be bored at this museum. It's loaded with insect and arachnid specimens, along…read morewith some other species in the animal kingdom (nothing too big). The space is the size of a small house, and is a fun little stop that won't take too much of your time. There was a gentleman docent who welcomed us and told us about a few of the exhibits and items that had been donated. Really interesting old mining relics, and other machinery. The younger generations might never know these old things ever existed if it weren't for places like this that allow us to see them up close. There is no fee to enter but there is a donation jar at the front desk to show your appreciation. We came to town to visit the Western Film Museum but we happened to pass by this one and so glad we did. My grown kids had a great time.

From the owner: We are dedicated to preserving the heritage of Southern Inyo County and its rich history of mining,…read morerailroads, ranching, farming, and homesteading. And if you are interested in entomology, we have one of the best collections if preserved insects, reptiles and mammals in the state.

We planned on going to the Alabama Cafe which we did on our trip up to Mammoth but they had a wait…read moreon our way down from the mountain so we walked over to the Totem Cafe. Although they weren't as busy as the Alabama cafe my husband and I found their food and the atmosphere to be great and actually much better than the Alabama Cafe. I ordered a vegetable omelette. The veges were plentiful and sautéed just right with a great flavor. I asked for a side of salsa and it was super good, obviously homemade and fresh. It came with home fried potatoes which were from freshly sliced potatoes (not frozen) and they were also seasoned perfectly. In addition i substituted fresh fruit for toast and it came with fresh cantaloupe, pineapple and berries, all sweet and delicious. ( Alabama cafe wouldn't allow for substitutes) My husband ordered ham and eggs and he said it was really good as it was a nice thick ham steak and again, great flavor. The cafe felt cozy and comfortable with lots of antique decor to check out. They also sell jars of honey that i plan on buying next time. We will be back for sure on our next trip to mammoth and I hope this review will draw attention to Totems as their food was great and they deserved the review.

It's a shame when servers are not trained. It's even worse when the food is not good…read more The young lady that served us asked about drinks. Why sure I'd like a libation something rather. She came back and said in fact they don't serve Margarita's. She said she had no idea, and that she didn't even live in the area. What does where she lives have anything to do with anything? I don't want to be mean, but ?? I ordered the 1/2 rack of these "Famous Ribs." My hubby the Flat Iron steak. We asked for salads as the choice instead of soup. We wait and wait...starving after having hiked all over the Alabama Hills. It is customary to get the salad ahead of time, but this young lady was doing other things. Suddenly after 15 min. we got our meals with no salad. She was getting ready to walk away when I asked about the salads. She went and got them not really concerned about it, and was not really understanding. So onto these ribs! I'm traumatized by these things that were so overcooked and dry. What on earth was done to these things? It seems they were boiled, then frozen, then defrosted, and microwaved? Who knows!! I do know this. I have been making ribs for a long time. For the love of God you don't need to kill the pig 15 times! My hubbies Flat Iron Steak was alright. Not completely hideous. Needless to say, there are not many choices in the Lone Pine. This is not a choice I would ever venture to again if in the area.

I've passed by this place for years and finally went! It's…read moresuch a fun place. Self tour which gives you as much time as you want to see everything. Cool to learn all the different movies that have been filmed in the area. My fiancé and I went on a drive to see the iron man site as well. Highly recommend seeing this place, they ask for $8 donation. And have a cute gift shop as well.

Lots of history, fun walking through memory lane, when they really had good movies and actors.read more

I find it hard to understand why there are not more reviews about the Lone Pine Film Festival; the…read more26th annual Festival was just last month. My wife, Vickie, and I attended and we had a magical time for three days. It is an event where you wonder what you did to deserve what you are experiencing; mostly put on by volunteers. Sort of like seeing the Ramona Pageant in Hemet, California. We stayed for two nights in our campervan parked in right field of the ball field that the the Chamber of Commerce was renting to RVers. The draw for this location is that most of what you want to get to is within a "block"; or closer. Clockwise around our site: the Rodeo Arena, VFW Post with its Breakfasts, High School auditorium with its three days of film showings, The Film History Museum and its parking lot where the tours operate from. After the closing campfire we camped at the BLM's Tuttle Creek Recreation Site west of town; $5 as I remember; and other BLM land is available to camp on for free. Crystal Geyser has their spring water bottling plant just down the Highway from Lone Pine, in Olancha, and they donated "endless" water bottles to the Festival; it was available "everywhere". Go to the Festival website and see what is available: http://www.lonepinefilmfestival.org/ Below is part of the magic that we found: 11 October 2015: Late to the party; but very happy to have been invited. On the third day of the Lone Pine, California, Film Festival, Highway 395 was diverted around the town to make room for a parade. In a vintage convertible there was a fellow sitting on top of the rear seat back doing something with a rope; "Johnny Crawford" was printed on a card on the side of the car. My wife, Vickie, informed me that this was the kid from "The Rifleman". Later, at the Festival's closing campfire, the Cowboy Poet master of ceremonies persuaded Johnny to come forth out of the shadows of the audience to say a few words. His body actions and words conveyed a very funny and likeable guy; an unexpected cap to an already fun three days. I left Lone Pine thinking that Johnny must be a successful stand-up comic, in the Big City. Back at home, checking on Johnny, I find that he was an original Mouseketeer on the Mickey Mouse Club. Growing up in Burbank, California, I knew something of Mouseketeers. Don Grady graduated from Burbank High with many of us in 1962; as Don Agrati. One of my best friends married a Mouseketeer. I think that like being a Marine, it is "Once a Mouseketeer, Always a Mouseketeer". Then I find Johnny's music and singing for a time period that I already enjoy. This has worked out well, for me. Thank You, Johnny, for bringing beauty and happiness to us; and thank you for coming to Lone Pine!

We've been coming up to this area for years for the scenery & fishing pleasures, but now the whole…read morefestival has turned into an amazing greed-fest. The museum has really turned out to be a nice place to visit, but the campsites had no hosts unless you wanted to pay the big bucks. Water was no place to be found except Boulder creek & we got ripped off there to get just that for $10 for 10 gallons of Enough said. We had wanted to have a few other relatives enjoy the fun experiences we have had in the past. This so far, has left a very bad taste in all our mouths. (Kind of like the stink of horse manure at Portage Joe's.)

Been here a few times over the years for state indoor archery tournament in Tulare . The space is…read morecavernous inside with high ceiling, lots of seating, and decent restrooms. Plenty of parking and easy access from the 99 freeway. Also there's convenient nearby quick options like Subway, McDonalds, and Wendy's at the exit. The only thing missing in indoor heating, although I can see how it would be hard to efficiently heat such a massive space. It's freezing inside on a winter morning, good thing the coach had extra handwarmers.

My first time going to the World Ag Expo and my group and I had a good time learning about all the…read moredifferent products out there. We went through the various sections and found the layout massive yet organized. The food was tasty esp the Tri tip.

This service planned an amazing event for our family can of done it without her…read more Planning started a year ago. ELE took a detailed inventory of what was important to me for my event. My family is blended with two different cultures so things can get complicated. She gave me a follow up plan for our next meeting and let me know what was needed from me. As time permitted we spoke, texted, and face timed all the details. She gave me real time pricing and not one detail was spared. The venu, restaurant, decor, and all details discussed were completely present the day and time of the event. The whole thing went smoothly a she adjusted to all the cultural details with ease. My event was upscale and just magical. She arrived ready to work and made it look easy!

I can't explain how much of a positive experience working with Tuly and Charley were throughout my…read morewedding process. I never met Tuly in person because I was in Texas while working on my wedding in California, but that did not impact our communication or the wedding at all. The process was so structured (which I absolutely need) and the website Tuly used to was extremely helpful. As for Charley, WOW. Let's just say my entire wedding party and guests know who Charley is because she went above and beyond!!!!! For the initial venue visit with ELE, Charley came and took notes for me. From the beginning, Charley was wonderful. She is very personable and so easy to get along with. She always arrived before the scheduled time (which eased my anxiety a lot) and started on time with everything. On wedding day, same thing. She addressed questions for guests/wedding party to not interfere with me getting ready. She was so prepared and on top of it. There is nothing Charley did not do! She wasn't paid to decorate, she wasn't paid to serve and cut pie, she wasn't paid to offer water to everyone, she wasn't paid to pour champagne, etc etc etc. But Charley did it ALL!!!! Thank you so much Charley for being so perfect and the Charley that every girl needs on her wedding day. You are such a great person and remember, EVERYONE loved Charley!!!!