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We came to Mountain Oaks Cafe over Labor Day while staying in a cabin at Bass Lake with our family, and it was really good! There are plenty of options, and the portions are huge. My husband and I split the chili cheese omelet, which was amazing, and it also came with pancakes on the side. We opted for fruit instead of the potatoes, and there was still more than enough food for both of us. The smiley pancake was a big hit with my son, and the kids' ham and cheese omelet was also delicious. Just a heads-up, the portions are very generous. My kids rarely finish an entire plate anyway, so we definitely had leftovers. If your kids are lighter eaters or willing to share, splitting a kids' meal might even be enough. Definitely recommend Mountain Oaks Cafe if you're in the Bass Lake area. Great portions, lots of choices, and really good food!
Good tasty bites. A wonderful place to get some food during a long trip. I highly recommend the potato skins. Great to share too. Situated on the main road to Yosemite National Park. Nice small downtown. Excellent staff. They are on top of things. They all deserve a raise!
Let's start with the food. The menu has a little bit of everything. I kept things simple and had an omelette with a side of fruit and pancakes. My fiancé had the crab cake Benedict which he also said tasted great. Portions were just right and the food came out rather quickly, especially for being a busy Sunday morning. Service was excellent. We walked in and were greeted and seated right away. Our waitress stayed on top of things providing menu recommendations and keeping cups and coffee mugs filled. Service was fast but not in a way that felt rushed. A great stop if you are looking for something outside of the park!
Really solid, classic American (with South of the Border specials) breakfast spot. A reservation is highly recommended on the weekends, our group of 8 made an 11:00 AM reservation on a Sunday and still waited around 15 minutes after. The food came out really fast and the portions were huge. I really enjoyed my corned beef hash and the biscuit was soooo good! It was a very filling meal after a weekend of camping at Bass Lake, I'd come back for lunch if I were to return to the area!
This is definitely the best spot in town. Friendly service, delicious food. Skip the other places, there's something for everyone here! The Santa Fe rolls were my favorite- it was like a cheesy tortilla soup in a roll. Definitely would return
Service was good. Very friendly staff. This place does give off Dennys restaurants type vibes but with much better breakfasts dishes. Ordered the steak omelette, it is very hearty so bring your appetite.
We stopped here for an afternoon snack on our way to Yosemite. Ordered a tri-tip sandwich with sweet potato fries that was really delicious. There was a generous amount of meat that was well cooked in sandwich and the bun was nicely toasted. We came back the next day for dinner because we really enjoyed the sandwich, and this time we tried the tri tip dinner instead. Comparing the two - I actually enjoyed the sandwich more because the dinner tri tip was a bit drier. The pro is that the dinner comes with vegetables, garlic bread, and soup. Overall we enjoyed our meals here, and the service was great!
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.
What an amazing find while we are staying in Mariposa. We went to the Giant Sequoia's and on our way we stopped at this "pre" planned Yelp spot. Parking is pretty easy. They have overflow towards the left when you drive up the incline. You wait to be seated. We were offered an inside table but requested a patio table instead. They accommodated us but it took an additional 10-15 minutes. It was WORTH the wait. The patio is nicely shaded and offers a better experience than say..... Denny's. I ordered their "fantastic" chicken fried steak, 2 eggs over easy, 2 pancakes, and country potatoes. Everything was great! Our server was an awesom dude. You will know it's him when he addresses you as "Amigo." Love you man! Coffee was good and strong and they offered shelf stable 1/2 & 1/2. They have Tobasco, Cholulu, and I believe he said Tapatio. I went with the Cholulu and it was an awesome addition to the CFS. We loved this place. It fueled us up for the grueling hike we did. 5* !!!!! So glad I scoped this place out on Yelp before our trip.
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.
Lemme start by saying - I found my new favorite salad here. It's covered in tri tip and onion rings. Highly recommend the black and blue tri tip salad. Ok now that that's over with - had a great time here. The burritos were excellent and the servers were quick and friendly. The kids pancakes are super cute! Bright and clean. Took my parents, the handicap parking is well placed and close to the front door. Lots of TVs - the Dodger game was on, which was a plus for us. And if you like soccer, they had that on too. My dad did comment that the chili verde senior meal could've used more meat. Besides that it was excellent.
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.
I didn't even get my check yet and I need to post this review! AMAZING! Our first time here and this place DID NOT disappoint. We've passed by here numerous times and it's always been packed. This time, we made it our mission to come early so we can try the food. As soon as we walked in, we were seated immediately. As we sat down, every one greeted us.....I mean everyone. Super nice staff and awesome service. We sat outside because the weather was beautiful. The food was amazing! Huge portions. I definitely recommend this place. We will definitely be back. Thank you Valentin for the great service.
1 month ago
It was amazing, the food was amazing the price was also. The service was quick and friendly and the atmosphere was amazing and welcoming. read more
17 days ago
17 days ago
We came to Mountain Oaks Cafe over Labor Day while staying in a cabin at Bass Lake with our family, and it was really good! There are plenty of options, and the portions are huge. My husband and I split the chili cheese omelet, which was amazing, and it also came with pancakes on the side. We opted for fruit instead of the potatoes, and there was still more than enough food for both of us. The smiley pancake was a big hit with my son, and the kids' ham and cheese omelet was also delicious. Just a heads-up, the portions are very generous. My kids rarely finish an entire plate anyway, so we definitely had leftovers. If your kids are lighter eaters or willing to share, splitting a kids' meal might even be enough. Definitely recommend Mountain Oaks Cafe if you're in the Bass Lake area. Great portions, lots of choices, and really good food! read more
Good tasty bites. A wonderful place to get some food during a long trip. I highly recommend the potato skins. Great to share too. Situated on the main road to Yosemite National Park. Nice small downtown. Excellent staff. They are on top of things. They all deserve a raise! read more
Let's start with the food. The menu has a little bit of everything. I kept things simple and had an omelette with a side of fruit and pancakes. My fiancé had the crab cake Benedict which he also said tasted great. Portions were just right and the food came out rather quickly, especially for being a busy Sunday morning. Service was excellent. We walked in and were greeted and seated right away. Our waitress stayed on top of things providing menu recommendations and keeping cups and coffee mugs filled. Service was fast but not in a way that felt rushed. A great stop if you are looking for something outside of the park! read more
Really solid, classic American (with South of the Border specials) breakfast spot. A reservation is highly recommended on the weekends, our group of 8 made an 11:00 AM reservation on a Sunday and still waited around 15 minutes after. The food came out really fast and the portions were huge. I really enjoyed my corned beef hash and the biscuit was soooo good! It was a very filling meal after a weekend of camping at Bass Lake, I'd come back for lunch if I were to return to the area! read more
This is definitely the best spot in town. Friendly service, delicious food. Skip the other places, there's something for everyone here! The Santa Fe rolls were my favorite- it was like a cheesy tortilla soup in a roll. Definitely would return read more
We stopped here for an afternoon snack on our way to Yosemite. Ordered a tri-tip sandwich with sweet potato fries that was really delicious. There was a generous amount of meat that was well cooked in sandwich and the bun was nicely toasted. We came back the next day for dinner because we really enjoyed the sandwich, and this time we tried the tri tip dinner instead. Comparing the two - I actually enjoyed the sandwich more because the dinner tri tip was a bit drier. The pro is that the dinner comes with vegetables, garlic bread, and soup. Overall we enjoyed our meals here, and the service was great! read more
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. read more
What an amazing find while we are staying in Mariposa. We went to the Giant Sequoia's and on our way we stopped at this "pre" planned Yelp spot. Parking is pretty easy. They have overflow towards the left when you drive up the incline. You wait to be seated. We were offered an inside table but requested a patio table instead. They accommodated us but it took an additional 10-15 minutes. It was WORTH the wait. The patio is nicely shaded and offers a better experience than say..... Denny's. I ordered their "fantastic" chicken fried steak, 2 eggs over easy, 2 pancakes, and country potatoes. Everything was great! Our server was an awesom dude. You will know it's him when he addresses you as "Amigo." Love you man! Coffee was good and strong and they offered shelf stable 1/2 & 1/2. They have Tobasco, Cholulu, and I believe he said Tapatio. I went with the Cholulu and it was an awesome addition to the CFS. We loved this place. It fueled us up for the grueling hike we did. 5* !!!!! So glad I scoped this place out on Yelp before our trip. read more
1 day ago
4 months ago
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. read more
2 months ago
Lemme start by saying - I found my new favorite salad here. It's covered in tri tip and onion rings. Highly recommend the black and blue tri tip salad. Ok now that that's over with - had a great time here. The burritos were excellent and the servers were quick and friendly. The kids pancakes are super cute! Bright and clean. Took my parents, the handicap parking is well placed and close to the front door. Lots of TVs - the Dodger game was on, which was a plus for us. And if you like soccer, they had that on too. My dad did comment that the chili verde senior meal could've used more meat. Besides that it was excellent. read more
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. read more
8 days ago
I didn't even get my check yet and I need to post this review! AMAZING! Our first time here and this place DID NOT disappoint. We've passed by here numerous times and it's always been packed. This time, we made it our mission to come early so we can try the food. As soon as we walked in, we were seated immediately. As we sat down, every one greeted us.....I mean everyone. Super nice staff and awesome service. We sat outside because the weather was beautiful. The food was amazing! Huge portions. I definitely recommend this place. We will definitely be back. Thank you Valentin for the great service. read more
17 days ago
Stopped her for brunch with girlfriends after camping at Bass Lake. We figured it would be hit or miss and it was for sure a hit! Was welcomed and seated right away on the patio where the weather was great. I decided to order something different and got the sausage biscuit with egg and gravy. I told waitresses light gravy. It was brought out with gravy on the side, perfect. I was able to take it home and not be soggy. Waitress was awesome along with the older gentleman refilling coffee and water! Great place read more
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! read more
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! read more
21 days ago
They are very attentive. They know their food menu. Very cozy and homey with the breakfast you like upon getting ready for the day. read more
2 days ago
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. read more
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. read more
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. read more
13 days ago
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. read more
4 months ago
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. read more
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 . read more
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! read more
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this place by far has the best food I have eaten in a long time. The portions are ridiculously huge as shown in my pictures. The lumberjack hamburger is the size of your head. My husband cannot finish it and he was starving. Everything was so good. The service was fantastic. Lyric was our server. She was wonderful. I would definitely come back here again probably tomorrow. read more
28 days ago
1 month ago
Outstanding! Food was fresh and delicious, service was excellent. There was a long wait for breakfast, Rudy was keeping us fresh by of iced tea, I didn't feel the time. My veggie omelette was excellent We had breakfast outside, it was a little hot but I was hungry so it was okay. There's plenty of parking but again a little busy. Try them out read more
We came at Monday 6pm, and it was pretty empty. There is also a cash discount. We liked it so much that we came back a 2nd time. The service was nice and helped us with the menu choices. There are senior lunches and dinners which are less costly but also smaller than the regular portions - they didn't ask for my parents' ID. Perhaps they look very old! The prices generally seemed reasonable, and most entrees came with some sort of side. Portions were huge - we struggled finishing it. The potato side can come mashed, baked, or as french fries. Senior country fried steak: asked for gravy on the side, and with soup (pozole today), garlic bread, and coleslaw. I thought it was just okay, but the gravy was indulgent. Senior pork ribs: tender meat with not too much sauce. The french fries are similar to McDonalds although I wish it was crispier. We had this with salad and I appreciate that the dressing comes on the side. Senior tri tip: I wouldn't get this, it was on the drier side. We did substitute sweet potato fries and these were decent although I could've used a little more crisp. Apple pecan salad: A good balance of all the veggies with crispy salad on top. It comes with garlic bread but they didn't provide it this time. I didn't ask though because there was already so much food. Salmon salad: the salmon was surprisingly tender, and large. I liked this salad more than the apple pecan, primarily due to the salmon. Seafood alfredo: shrimp was similarly not overcooked and great texture. The problem though was that the Alfredo sauce was too salty. I don't remember if the pasta was overcooked or not. Fish and chips: It came with 8 long pieces! And amazingly, the batter wasn't greasy although I wish it was slightly crispier. I'd get this again. How does this place stay in business?? read more
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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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