Last Sunday, I and some friends had dinner at he Mono Inn , a remarkable dining spot located in Lee…read moreVining, California near Mono Lake. The restaurant's dining room has a stunning panoramic views of the lake in addition to a warm, inviting ambience. Co-managed by Chef Jason Custer and owner Hilary Hansen Jones, it offers an unforgettable fixed-price menu featuring creative, flavorful dishes made from locally sourced ingredients. The menu that evening, inspired by the Japanese tea ceremony, delivered a harmonious and tranquil multi-course experience. Highlights include a refreshing first course of watermelon sorbet with kimchi foam, a delicately cured ocean trout with caviar cream, roasted squab in cherry sauce with Korean dumplings, and a unique dessert of toasted corn ice cream dessert. Each dish was thoughtfully paired with excellent wine suggestions from the wine list that had several Old World and New World selections under $50. The attentive service at Mono Inn was choreographed by the owner who took time to regale our table in the history of the Mono Inn. There so much I love about the Mono Inn, from the low-key vibe and mixed with a formal dinner service, to the wonderfully creative dishes bursting with amazing flavors. All of these aspects make The Mono Inn a must-visit. This is my second visit, and I'll definitely be back. Highly recommended!

Excellent food, service and scenery.Chef Jason and his team made our special occasion super…read morememorable with their locally sourced and amazingly prepared meal.

I'm just a tourist passing through Lee Vining, and I found this place on Yelp on a Sunday night…read more What a great find. This place was amazing! I ordered the tri-tip sandwich, and the chef absolutely delivered. It may honestly be the best tri-tip I've had in Northern California. The portion was generous, the price was very reasonable, and everything tasted fresh and perfectly made. Andres and his team were on top of everything and made me feel genuinely welcome from the moment I walked in. Great food, great service, and a great experience all around. Ohhhh... and the dessert? I went with the Miner's Madness, and it was the perfect way to finish the meal. Highly recommend!

My family stopped at had a quick lunch after leaving Yosemite. The burger and tots were generic…read more(which is good for me), my son said the tri-tip sandwich he said was good but my husband said the pulled pork sandwich was overwhelmed by the very ketchup-y bbq sauce. Server was quick and food came out right away.

i always make it a point to stop here when i'm in the area…read more the fried chicken is to die for it's takes awhile cause they make it fresh but they tell you that upfront. i was particularly impressed how they let anyone that stopped by to use the restrooms weather or not they eating there

Looking for lunch while driving to Mammoth Ski Resort. Stumbled upon this diner that started back…read morein 1965. It was a nice cozy diner and it was exactly what we were expecting. The staff were very friendly and attentive, always coming to check if my fiancé needed more coffee. I ordered the Mike's special and my fiancé got the Nicely's special. We also got the bread pudding Ala mode. It was sooo delicious. The crinkle fries were nice and crispy and the sandwich was nice and flavorful as well. It is definitely great diner food. This place reminded me of a diner we had back at home in Hawaii and it had history just like this diner but due to COVID that diner closed its door. It was one of the last standing diners that we had and they got closed. So I was very happy to experience this diner vibe again. If you're on your way to or from Mammoth, you should definitely stop to try if you haven't.

We went for breakfast being that we are camping at Silver Lake Resort…read more I had the Silver Lake Special that had 2 pancakes, 2 eggs, & 3 sausages. The pancakes were very good, my eggs came exactly how I order over medium, and the sausageswere very tastybut not too salty. My wife had the Chile Relleno with 2 eggs and country potatoes. She said it was the best relleno. Service was super fast and friendly offering refills of coffee and tea. The decor is like a cozy cabin; warm and inviting. A perfect meal on a cold and windy day!

Nice condos away from the mammoth village. Quiet area. Only…read more5 min. Drive from the village. Well equipped kitchen. We didn't cook. Too hot to cook. I gave only 4 stars because no A/C in the units! 2 ceiling fans. unit temp 78 f. Too hot for me. No food service in the resort. Great jaccuzis. Friendly staff. Helped with ideas. Went to Mono Lake. June lake, Convict Lake.( 3 miles walk around- a must!) Silver lake resort( cabins for rental)has the best meals in their restaurant. Scenic gondola. A must! Bit pricy $39/ pp but totally worth it. Spent 3 hrs at the summit. 11,000 ft elevation.

The cutest little resort south of Bridgeport! Prices are comparable to what's in town except this…read morehas a cute old western town charm that is by a creek and has a restaurant, picnic area with games, and a nonprofit trout fishery. I appreciated the s'mores, morning coffee, and the fish food to feed the trout . We stayed in room 2 in the cabin and loved it. Very comfortable bed with extra blankets. The staff around the property always greeted me when I walked by and the restaurant is a convenient touch since there really isn't anything else in this immediate area. Will make a point to come back anytime I need to stay near Bridgeport

I've dined here several times in the past with trips down to Bodie, Yosemite, Mammoth, and have…read morefound the restaurant quaint, charmingly eclectic, and with solid food fare with seemingly fair pricing, given there are few other restaurant options nearby. It was previously a worthy stop-off when the trip north or south was long and you needed a decent quality comfort-food bite on the fly. Sadly, this restaurant is now crossed off my list of options. Pricing here has gotten out of control (a hamburger is 30-35 dollars....a *hamburger* ?!?), with service nothing particularly special. So you will be paying roughly double, or more, for the price of a menu roughly equivalent to the quality of an Applebee's. The restaurant will argue these are the new inflationary market prices, supply demand dynamics, summer travel pricing to offset slower winter travel season, etc etc. But reaming the customer ain't a great recipe for having folks like me ever returning. It simply isn't worth it to dine here anymore, so I will keep driving past Virginia Creek Settlement and wave.

Our group came here for a traditional breakfast and this place looked great online! We had our two…read morepups with us and they had a nice outdoor seating. Our server was awesome and fun to chat it up with, he brought out or food right away. We had a pancake, the veggie hash, scrambled eggs and cappuccino's. All were great. We liked how they had a section just for sides so if you wanted to make up your own breakfast you could or just want something light. Something for everyone!

I was recommended the burger here and it was pretty good! Definitely nothing crazy and it was a…read morelittle pricey but overall it was a solid burger. You get a a choice of side fries, soup or salad and I was craving tomato soup due to the chilly weather, but I don't recommend this at all. I expected a creamy tomato soup, but this tomato soup just had a strange flavor and left a bad taste in my mouth. My boyfriend got the chicken pesto sandwich with a side of sweet potato fries. The fries were AMAZING and my favorite thing there, but the sandwich was okay. The bread they used was kinda stale and it was falling apart as you eat it. As for the sandwich itself, it was decent. It was quite pricey for what it was and everything was a little dry. I do appreciate the cucumbers being added for veggies tho. Overall, this place has some items that were good and some that were just alright. The service is very kind and welcoming however!

If you're driving through Lee Vining, Mono Cone is a must stop! We stopped in after exploring the…read morearea and it was exactly what we needed cold, creamy, delicious, and a perfect little treat with that classic roadside mountain-town vibe. The kids were very happy, and honestly, so were the adults! Great spot to cool off, grab a cone, and enjoy the beautiful Eastern Sierra scenery. Definitely adding this to our Lee Vining stops!

Cute little ice cream spot! They have lots of different flavors, and you can even swirl multiple…read moreflavors together which is fun what makes this place unique. We came with a group of 8, and everyone ordered something different. Everyone really enjoyed their ice cream, so that's definitely a plus :) One thing to be aware of the parking lot right in front has a big dip. If you have a lower vehicle or one with side steps, you may want to park on the side instead. Our friend's truck scraped the side rails pulling in :/ The only downside was the service. My order was made incorrectly, and instead of fixing it, the employee insisted it was correct .. even though it wasn't Since it was only a kids (tot) size (about $4), I didn't want to make a big deal out of it and just ate what I was given. However, I did felt feel after our group had ordered eight ice creams, remaking one small order would've been an easy way to provide good customer service but they chose not to. ‍ Overall, the ice cream was good, there were plenty of flavor options, and it's a cute place to stop if you're craving something sweet.

Been going to Walker Burger since I was a kid, and I have to say it is probably the best down home…read moreburger place there is. The food never disappoints. Always plenty, always good, and always served with a smile and in the best little mountain garden setting. Do yourself a favor wait in the line, enjoy the garden, and fill your belly ... you won't be sorry and you will always come back!

I've been visiting Walker Burger for decades, and it's just a joy every time…read more The staff are always very friendly and helpful, and service is efficient. They have a beautiful outdoor eating area with good shade options. The menu is surprisingly extensive for such a tiny spot. Burgers, fries, and shakes are all excellent, like "wow, I wish I could get burgers this good when I'm not here" level good. They even carry gluten free buns for those of us who can't eat wheat, and they're shockingly good! They also have good options for vegetarians. I'm always raving to my friends that they should stop here to eat when on the East Side. It's an absolute gem.

I went recently, I was there 2 years ago. 1) Decor is nice…read moreand restaurant is clean 2) Employees are efficient and nice 3) I was there on Wednesday, pretty crowded, has to ait for 10 minutes 4) I got shrimp pasta, very good. 5) My husband has some vege sandwich entree. Food is very very good, but I was so full, I did not get to eat their key lime pie, so I am sad. Highly recommended.

Average of all visits is going to have to be scored as mediocre. I've been here where the food and…read moreservice is wonderful and I've been about the same number of times where the service is awful. After today's visit I probably will not be back. I prefer to go somewhere where the service and food is consistently good.

Even the mini kone is so big lol!!! This soft serve place is worth every cent with their portion…read moresizes! This place is an absolute must try if you're driving through Bishop. This place is an outdoor walk-up counter with an easy to read menu and price board ourside. I went here on labor day weekend and although the lines were busy and long, the staff were very efficient at getting through the lines without compromising friendly service! I got the chocolate ice cream with a chocolate shell in mini size: I laughed because the size was humongous LOL. I ate it on their outdoor tables outside and it was delish! Will definitely come here again

A special treat to stop at Jolly Cone to have an ice cream. It never disappoints. They have all…read moresorts of ice cream including a root beer float. Food is also available. Staff is awesome and I hope this place lasts forever. Seating is outdoor including shaded areas. A great family place to take a break from being at the lake all day.