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    Mono Inn

    5.0 (63 reviews)
    Closed 5:00 pm - 9:00 PM
    Updated 2 weeks ago

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    What's the vibe?
    Classy
    Outdoor seating
    Good for kids
    Dogs allowed

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    Our menu. Remember, the menu weekly.

    What a delicious experience! Each course was perfectly presented and the taste balance between all the servings was such that they complimented each other. The service was excellent, unhurried, giving time to enjoy each course, but it never dragged. Our dinner for two lasted two hours, but didn't seem that long. I particularly loved the gnocchi. Until now, the best gnocchi I'd eaten was in a now closed place on the Ligurian Coast. The Mono Inn gnocchi now takes the 'best I've ever eaten' title. Looking forward to my next visit!

    Dave L.

    We had a wonderful and delicious dinner. Wide variety of flavors and textures. Savory sweet to crunchy goodness. Loved every bite. Wine pairing was great too. Service was excellent and friendly. Highly recommended.

    The gorgeous view!
    Caroline S.

    Wow, this is a place you must go to at least once. My family and I passed by it on the road and immediately were curious as on the outside it looked very serene, clean and pretty. In fact it had a very positive energy surrounding it and I'm sure the location by the gorgeous lake is part of it! Luckily, we called before opening and they were able to accommodate us! You can see the menu of what my husband and I were served in the photo. We got to pick our last course so we decided to pick a lollipop lamb chop and the wagyu dish. Since we were going to be on the road, we didn't order cocktails but we did order the mocktails which I highly recommend! For both my kids, there was a separate menu and they were brought a four course meal. Everything was exceptionally delish! In fact, I thought the menu for my kids was something I would order for myself as well! The service was over-the-top excellent! My favorite was the salmon and wagyu! We plan to go visit Lake Mono again so we can try out their brunch as well and make another reservation from dinner (maybe one without the kids! Lol). Also, my husband and I don't like to dress up. So another added bonus was there was no dress code and this place was not one bit pretentious and it made that all the better.

    Brined and smoked duck
    Peggy N.

    This was our 2nd visit to The Mono Inn and again, we were blown away by the attention to detail and the amazing flavors created by Chef Jason Custer. The tasting menu is so creative and delicious and presented so elegantly by their outstanding team. The setting is equally beautiful. Watching the sun set over Mono Lake while you dine is such a special experience. No one should miss this! I can't leave with raving about the cocktails and wine selection! Everything is meant to pair with the menu perfectly and the team is there to guide you in the perfect selection.

    Noel F.

    Mono Inn Running through yelp to find a place to eat after snowboarding at June and came across this gem. On our hotel email they warned there is very limited eating options in this area so my expectations were low. However when I seen the Mono Inn add, I was intrigued by the food pics. Looked at a few reviews and I have always wanted to try this preset menu style of dinning. Talked to my wife and we were in! This was an absolute eating experience! The views at sunset were amazing on a windy day with funnels of water being spun across the surface. The fire place was crackling near our table providing the much wanted heat to warm our chilled bones after a day on the slopes. We were celebrating our 34th Valentine's Day together and this made me feel safe that I made a great choice to spend time. The meal was a story told upon each courses presentation by the Chef and his team. From the delectable drinks to the delicate bites it was an absolute pleasure to push ourselves to what we were not prepared to handle. By the end we were so very full and satisfied we had such a hard time not eating every crumb on our plates. By the time the meal circled back to how it began, our mouthes were busy talking about all the different flavors we experienced that brought back both childhood memories of dishes from our culture and fresh or new tastes we never thought to mesh together. My only criticism was simply that I prefer my protein on the medium rare side so while the flavor was amazing I felt the desire to have it cooked less. Leaving the intention up to the chef and trusting his choice on presentation. The service was top notch with friendly warm smiles with the patience to explain each dish while taking the time to answer our questions. The price is well worth it because like I read in another review this is low key the best way to experience a Michelin level restaurant before everyone else finds out and it gets certified! Don't sleep on this one. Just go!

    Restaurant interruption Christmas eve
    Jim R.

    Super high quality, fresh, creative modernist cooking for a reasonable price-- was $75 for a 5 course meal. If I could take off half a point for the underspiced prime rib, I would, but otherwise 5 stars all the way. Complex food with sophisticated tastes and fresh ingredients -- the chef drives down to the farmers market in Santa Monica twice per week. No idea how he does it, seeing that the night we were there (admittedly Christmas Eve) he was short staffed and working the register and waiting tables as well as his kitchen duties) -- well done, Jason! This place would be a tough reservation in San Francisco or NYC, kind of amazing to randomly find it in Lee Vining right on Mono Lake. I would be not at all surprised to see this place earn a Michelin star as soon as they get in a visit -- so go now before word get out too widely. Yes, there really is food in Lee Vining beyond Whoa Nellie's!

    Tartare Cone

    Got a last minute reservation and had a super meal. Meticulous preparation, exacting service and delicious as well ! Looking forward to next time... A delight to the eye and palate ...

    Charles F.

    I highly recommend Mono Inn Food and service was excellent. Not to mention the million dollar view . My pictures explain everything

    Smoked Salmon Fettuccine, my daughter said it was great.

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    Unbelievably good fine dining in a beautiful setting with great service. Amazing experience-loved everything in the spring tasting menu.

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    Incredible view, service and especially the food. The tasting menu is the way to go here.

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    Nicely's - Nicely special

    Nicely's

    3.3(465 reviews)
    4.1 mi
    $$

    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.

    Clean, simple, and delicious Iced tea. I had the house…read moresandwich (turkey, bacon, lettuce and tomato with an extra piece of bread like a club) all fresh and simply yummy. My daughter had the chicken strips and fries. The chicken strips were probably made there - didn't seem frozen. Very fluffy and crispy. Loved them. Crinkle cut fries could use a bit more salt. But that's totally fixable at the table. THE RANCH WAS DELICIOUS!!!! We will absolutely be back on future trips up and down 395.

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    Nicely's Restaurant: menu

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    Soup and salad that came with the fried chicken meal (07/2025)

    Nicely's - Side view of Nicelys restaurant, can park on this side street or in front on 395.

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    Side view of Nicelys restaurant, can park on this side street or in front on 395.

    Rhino's Bar & Grille - Bbq chicken pizza

    Rhino's Bar & Grille

    3.8(283 reviews)
    17.5 mi
    $$

    Came I had such a great experience here and really wanted to share it. On our first visit, we…read morestopped in late for a quick slice of pizza, and it was absolutely delicious. Somewhere along the way, I lost my ring and didn't realize it until later. When we returned a few days later, not only did we come back for more food (because it was that good), but the staff had actually found my ring and safely held onto it for three days. I was so relieved and incredibly grateful for their honesty and kindness--it really meant a lot. On our second visit, we tried the Parmesan wings and mozzarella sticks, and both were amazing. Everything we've had here has been fresh and flavorful, and the service goes above and beyond. Great food and genuinely good people. I can't recommend this place enough!

    I like this place a lot already although I didn't actually eat here but will be coming back next…read moreweekend. I did do a scouting and it was quite satisfactory. First off it looks very clean and comfy inside. The ambience is cozy. When I came in I asked for the menu and when I saw a garden burger I had to ask questions because the brand garden burger makes vegetarian patties but only one of them is actually vegan The garden burger is from US food brand Molly's kitchen and the AI tells me it is indeed vegan. It's just named as Garden burger. Looks like this would be good with the jalapeño substitution here's a really cool part, this restaurant shows up on PlugShare as having Tesla charger. Indeed it does have one around back and when I got there a Tesla was charging. Note that this is a level 2 charger. The owner has a Tesla but he just lets people use the charger at no cost. That's super cool because 395 can be a challenge if you're driving EV. Range anxiety contributes to appetite and it really is nice to be able to get a few electrons flowing while you go inside and have a bite However most people will want to go charge at the Shell station where they have both Tesla superchargers and Electrify America. I can confirm that the ladder was indeed working this weekend of May 9, 2026. There are four of them and they're in good shape. They are about $.64 per kilowatt hour that's cheaper than gas right now by all measures

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    Rhino's Bar & Grille

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    Tiger Bar & Cafe

    Tiger Bar & Cafe

    3.2(562 reviews)
    16.4 mi
    $$
    Free parking
    Sports on TV

    The Tiger Bar was the perfect place to stop in for a hearty, home-cooked meal. We visited during…read morethe shoulder season, so it was quiet, but the service was friendly, attentive, and efficient. We ordered their famous Bloody Mary, and it was FANTASTIC. Our server (whose name I unfortunately didn't catch) told us she was one of the original creators of the recipe 35 years ago. She even shared the "not-so-secret secret ingredient," but I'm keeping it to myself. You'll have to visit and find out for yourself. You won't be disappointed! My husband and I shared the daily special: a Turkey BLT with fries and a cup of the loaded baked potato soup. We finished with a slice of freshly made, in-house blueberry pie. No photos because everything was too delicious and we dug in immediately. We will definitely be back, and I'm excited to try more of their menu. I know they're undergoing a change in ownership, and I truly hope the new owners don't change a thing about this gem of a bar and café.

    This is a very cool local bar/restaurant. I would recommend going here knowing you aren't going for…read morehigh quality food, but great local, chill vibes. The beer was great, service was great and the local feel in the atmosphere is exactly what you want in this small town. Food wise- nothing special but just fine. I got the French dip and the meat was semi dry and the au ju was very thick but it was bearable. It hit the comfort food spot but not the quality food spot.

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    Tiger Bar & Cafe
    Tiger Bar & Cafe
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