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    Mountain Oaks Cafe

    4.7 (460 reviews)
    Closed 7:00 am - 8:30 pm

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    What's the vibe?
    Moderate noise
    Casual
    Outdoor seating
    Good for groups

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    Three Cheese Burger.
    Jim S.

    It's nice when you score a WIN choosing a place to eat in an unfamiliar town. This one's a win. Middle of the afternoon and it's buzzing with locals (always a good sign). Three Cheese burger was huge, well-seasoned, and loaded with tasty things. I chose a side salad (many other options) and it was crisp, tasty. Friendly servers, and a good crew at this "between hour". It's a friendly local place with the decor you'd expect. Certainly not upscale of fancy. Simply comfortable. Oh, and didn't have room but the pies on their display case looked awesome.

    Rick R.

    Decided to visit Mountain Oaks Cafe for a steak dinner while in Oakhurst. I've been to this location several times before when in the Oakhurst/Yosemite area. It was quite busy but was able to be seated immediately. Clean inside and plenty of dining tables with cool wall decors. For this visit, ordered the following: ***Buffalo wings for appetizers 4/5 ***12 ounce ribeye medium rare with baked potato and veges $32. Also served with garlic bread 4/5 ***For dessert, got a red velvet cheesecake 5/5 Got a lemonade for a drink. All the items were delicous! The ribeye cooked medium rare as requested was super tender. A1 Steakhouse was available at the table. The red velvet cheesecake was really yummy too! Sooo good! Staff are courteous and very accommodating. Will be back again when in the area.

    Tortilla soup
    Maricarmen C.

    Stayed super close to this place on a recent Yosemite trip and tried it out for dinner. We each ordered a pasta which came with a side of soup or salad. I tried the shrimp Alfredo over fettuccine with a side salad. My boyfriend, I believe tried their steak and shrimp pasta, but I can't remember what sauce he got. We both loved our plates and would definitely go back. Everything was well priced, and there is plenty of parking. We were seated immediately, and the service was also very good.

    WTF IS THIS IN MY FRIES
    Bishop B.

    Well, I was certainly mislead by this restaurant's good reviews. After I walked in I was promptly greeted. The waiter asked if I wanted a coke or iced tea, I ordered iced tea as I didn't have a chance to peruse the menu before he arrived. After, I saw a menu with the drinks I had an in pictures online, so I ordered a margarita. I got the iced tea, it was pretty good. Then the margarita came. Looked nothing like the menu, and tasted EXACTLY like a margarita tastes without ANY tequila in it. I asked a waitress if the margaritas come with tequila, she said "Oh does it taste like no tequila is in there? I can bring you a shot" and she then brought me a shot of tequila. She didn't seem surprised, does this happen often here? After I got my food, (I ordered the bacon abs blue cheese burger) I noticed something strange in my fries... I asked my waiter what it was and he said he didn't have his glasses and couldn't tell. He tried to walk away and said "Maybe she can tell then?" The waitress said "hmm, I guess it's part of the batter?" Gross. At the end of it all, they didn't make me confident they knew what it was, no attempt to better the situation. The waiters just didn't care. I highly recommend skipping this place. I wont ever return if I'm in town again. I'd rather go to the 41 BBQ spot.

    Grace F.

    I was staying in Ahwahnee on a girls trip and we wanted a cute brunch place. The town is small so there weren't a lot of options but we found this place with a nice view, margs, and brunch all day. We decided to come here and were super excited to get out into the town. We were seated immediately for a group of 9 outside. The server was very nice and our food came out quicky. I really enjoyed getting my cinnamon roll and side of hash browns they were delicious. Everyone also really enjoyed their food and there were no leftovers! I would highly recommend trying this place out if you're ever in town. It's a quaint diner and has amazing food options!

    Elisa N.

    MOUNTAINS OAKS CAFE @ OAKSHURST Parking is available in their small lot, and there were plenty of spaces when my friends and I came around 1 PM on a Wednesday. We had a party of nine, and they were able to seat us pretty easily. They have both indoor and outdoor seating, and the overall vibe is very cute, simple, and cozy, definitely giving that homey diner feel. The menu has a great mix of both savory and sweet options. My friends and I ordered a variety of dishes, some stuck with the basics like pancakes, bacon, and eggs, while others tried items like the cinnamon roll French toast, which was incredible. Overall, I really loved the vibes here. The food was delicious, prices were reasonable, and they also offer mimosas for just $8. Our waiter was extremely kind, friendly, and helpful, which made the experience even better. The ambiance, service, and food were all great, I'd definitely recommend stopping by if you're in the area!

    Highly recommend sitting on the patio! There are portable heaters for chilly days, the view is stunning!
    Geralynn D.

    What an amazing place! Great food, amazing staff. We were having car issues our server was very attentive and made sure to keep our drinks full and had everything we needed while waiting for roadside assitance assistance. Seems to be a very popular place for the locals! Always a good sign.

    Zaira C.

    The food here is really good.. they have a good selection on their menu and so far everything we have had has been delicious! If you visit on a day when they have pozole, definitely try it. It was very tasty and authentic. Their pastas are yummy and the Bbq was tender and tasty. The restaurant was clean and it has plenty of room. The service was ok.. both occasions we have been there, they have been distracted/ not paying attention.. but polite. The good food is worth going back.

    Biscuits with gravy and house potatoes
    Ana A.

    Breakfast spot first time at this restaurant. Needed a breakfast spot before a flight and this looked great! Service was friendly and quick. We were a group of four and it was early and no wait. It's was a bit quiet. There is an outside patio, but there was a bit chill outside, so inside was preferred. Food was fresh and hot the hunger ! I recommend if anyone is in this area.

    Lola H.

    My husband and I took a drive to bass lake and on the way back decided to try a different restaurant and came upon this place .Walked in and seemed like it was a place the locals go to . We got seated and found what we wanted to order my Hubby ordered a burger and fries and I got a chicken sandwich . It was a lot of food and it was delicious !!!! So glad we came here . We would definitely try this place again .

    The lumberjack burger and curly fries.
    Gabe H.

    The food was good. I had a lumberjack burger. And that thing is a monster. I do wish they made that in a regular size. Its that big. It didn't lack anything. And I had it with the curly fries. Crispy well cooked. The service was good. I do wish they offered us patio seating though. But it was good. Ambiance was what you would expect. Nothing flashy, I would definitely come back. And a wide variety of food. It will definitely fit the whole family. Something for everyone.

    Menu - Oct 2025
    Ana T.

    We came here for dinner. We luckily came here a little earlier than planned because there was a huge group that came right after us. It got extremely busy. However, the service was attentive and excellent. We ordered the Pan Seared Salmon with Dill Butter and Seafood Platter. It was a lot of food, and it was delicious! So glad we came here to eat!

    chicken fried steak and corned beef hash
    Haley E.

    cute little place in small town, service was great super fast! $20+ for a simple ish breakfast seemed a bit steep but we're kinda in the middle of nowhere otw out of yosemite so makes sense. very large portions and tasted decent! pretty good sourdough toast

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    Good food and good service. We were seated immediately. I reccomend that you give it a try

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    The food is good, though the coffee isn't quite as good; the place is nice and clean, and the staff is friendly.

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    Ask the Community - Mountain Oaks Cafe

    Do they have Air Conditioning?

    Yes very comfortable

    What's the age for their senior meals?

    Anyone it's just a smaller portion

    Are they open on Thanksgiving Day 2025?

    Jenni, I googled for you: "Thanksgiving Day Service: Mountain Oaks Cafe will be open on Thanksgiving Day"

    Is this restaurant wheelchair accessible?

    Yes, But access is via a walkway in the shopping center. About 50' from the entry to the cafe. Food and service is worth the inconvenience.

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