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    Mountain Oaks Cafe

    4.7 (417 reviews)
    Open 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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    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!

    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 .

    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.

    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.

    chicken Parmesan
    Frank R.

    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.

    Best chilaquiles
    Sindi M.

    Amazing customer service . Food was great definitely recommend it. I will come back again when going back to Yosemite

    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!

    Cinnamon roll French toast
    Ben D.

    We come here every time we go to Yosemite. Amazing old fashioned American diner. Lunch and breakfast options are great.

    Garden omelette, you don't need the sauce
    Rocio C.

    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

    Salmon salad
    Austin K.

    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??

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    What a nice surprise! We had a comfy delicious meal at our pit stop on our way out of Sierra National Forest. Definitely worth the stop!

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    The food and service were both great. In particular, our server, Chris, was amazing and provided excellent care throughout our meal.

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    Jaime was amazing! Made us feel so welcomed and informed! The food was great, def try the chorizo potatoes!

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    Food was great, excellent service, pretty good atmosphere , good prices,. I definitely recommend it.

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    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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