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Mt Whitney Restaurant

3.1 (568 reviews)
Open • 7:00 am - 9:00 pm

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Moderate noise
Dogs allowed
Outdoor seating

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Onion Rings, burger
Celine P.

We arrive here for lunch on our way to mammoth. All the servers had really fun hair! We had beer & hot water with lemon. We ordered a veggie burger and the Hawaiian style burger with pineapple and onion rings. The teriyaki sauce was so disappointing because it was runny and just tasted like a sweet soy sauce. I talked to the server and they said they have been trying to get better teriyaki sauce so maybe this scathing review can encourage them to find something better and shelf stable. We arrive here for lunch on our way to mammoth. All the servers had really fun hair! We had beer & hot water with lemon. We ordered a veggie burger and the Hawaiian style burger with pineapple and onion rings. The teriyaki sauce was so disappointing because it was runny and just tasted like a sweet soy sauce. I talked to the server and they said they have been trying to get better teriyaki sauce so maybe this scathing review can encourage them to find something better and shelf stable.

Keith A.

I have eaten here 2 times. Both times were for lunch and both were good experiences. The restaurant is very rustic and nostalgic. There is movie memorabilia all over the walls showing some of the 300 plus movies that were filmed here by the 1950s. Our server was polite, and he told us about their family restaurant. He was asking what we were going to do and see, and how we liked it so far. He even made a few suggestions. He did mention that it was a small town of about 2000 people. The menu has plenty of lunch options to choose from but I was interested in the grilled cheese and french fries. I don't get to eat grilled cheese much, and I wanted to see if it was as good as I remember. Their grilled cheese on sourdough did not disappoint. It was golden, warm, crunchy and tasted great. The french fries were exactly like I like them, golden, warm, delicious. The other time I ate there, it was extremely busy during the NFL playoffs in January, and I believe there is only 1 bathroom, so there was a line. It is a good option for lunch, the food is good, and the prices are reasonable. Plenty of pics attached for you to see.

Tuna Melt with onion rings
Russ C.

We were pleasantly surprised with the MT Whitney Restaurant. My wife had the Philly and I had the Tuna melt and we both opted for onion rings. The Philly was average but there was something about the Tuna melt that I really enjoyed. I would definitely recommend it. Onion rings were nice and crispy and not really greasy at all. We will definitely be back.

Jannah N.

Service: Workers were not mean! But they were not friendly either. And I couldn't tell if they didn't like us or were mad about something haha Food: I got the beef eater sandwich and the meat tasted plastic-y and tough. I ended up taking it out and just eating the bread, cheese, and tomato. My friend got a beef tip pasta, but I believe it's more like a watered down beef soup? Ambiance: I do like the decor! There's plenty of seating and the restroom is clean.

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Jessica M.

Came here with a friend after rock climbing and a long day in the car. We got here around dinner time and there were many open tables. My friend liked the ambiance. Fairly typical fare for diner type food- burgers, sandwiches, fries, onion rings. I ordered a burger and fries and salad - which was not very memorable and rather dry. My friend got the chicken fried steak with mashed potatoes and mixed vegetables. Neither of us got sick from eating here, but next time I am in the area, I might try out some of the other options.

Oreo cookie shake
Gabe D.

I was in lone pine to charge my cyber beast at the Tesla superchargers so I went for a short walk and stumbled on the mt Whitney restaurant. I had the Philly cheese steak sandwich and it was delish. I got a salad instead of fries to stay on the healthy side. The ranch dressing was homemade and told could taste the difference. It was so salty and creamy and good hint of dill, pepper, buttermilk yum. The restaurant had a hometown vibe and everyone was friendly. Thank you my Whitney restaurant. The shakes are a must.

Rod L.

I was a bit disappointed with this first visit. Heading to Northern Nevada from SoCal and was hoping to stop at the Alabama Hills Cafe & Bakery, but it was closed on Wednesday. The food here was decent but not nearly worth the price. A beef dip was $17 with fries, but the sandwich only had 3 slices of beef folded over. House salad was basically lettuce and croutons (with a single cherry tomato). I would NOT get the Deep Fried Corn on the Cob. Just a half cob and nothing really different. Service was good, friendly and courteous. It's a basic hometown cafe atmosphere.

BLT with onion rings
Krista M.

I've been to Mount Whitney Restaurant twice now and both times were lackluster at best... This time around it was after a two night backpacking trip to summit Mount Whitney. We stopped for lunch on a Sunday post-summit and enjoyed watching football while relaxing, talking about our adventure, and eating our food - once it came out. Our waitress appeared more interested in also watching football than tending to tables but oh well, it is what it is. What left a worse taste in my mouth was when I ordered a root beer float and she responded with disgust. She then apologized and informed us she went to a party (something about a wedding?) the night before... not my problem. You're at work now, should have acted like it. Food was alright. Atmosphere was the best part. Go Bills.

Bacon Cheeseburger with Onion Rings
Rica R.

Mt. Whitney Restaurant has an old-school charm, but it definitely shows its age and could use some updates due to wear and tear. That said, the cheeseburger was surprisingly good--juicy and flavorful. The service was just okay, nothing too memorable, but not bad either. The ambiance is quiet, which makes sense since it's in a small town. If you're looking for a simple, no-frills meal in a low-key setting, it's worth a stop.

Ham Club
Yuri S.

Great place. Amazing biscuits and gravy (even during lunch, custom request). Lots of historical photos on the walls. Got a ham club, was perfect. They did forget to bring me my soup but biscuits and gravy made up for it.

albacore melt with rings cheeseburger with fries

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Food is average. Don't order tuna- not good quality and $20. Chili size was average. Waitress and onion rings were good.

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Good coffee and service. Just ok food. Nothing seems homemade. Homefries deep fried probably mass produced, etc

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Loved the old world atmosphere, the friendly service and our burgers were so good, tasty patties freshly grilled, thank you we will be back

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The atmosphere and staff were amazing. Portions were a lil small and generic for the price but over all we'd go back.

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Our server Tina was amazing. I would highly recommend stopping here for breakfast, lunch, or dinner anytime on you way to Mammoth.

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Very good food and excellent soup make sure to get the root beer float and the staff where very nice

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Alabama Hills Cafe & Bakery - Cherry Turnover

Alabama Hills Cafe & Bakery

(1.4k reviews)

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We were spending a few days in Death Valley and decided to take a quick day trip to the Alabama…read moreHills and Manzanar. The restaurant was nearly full when we arrived but no one was taking advantage of the outdoor seating. The menu and prices are what you would expect from a typical American-style diner. The desserts, though, are several cuts above. It was already 2pm when we arrived (the restaurant closes at 3pm) and I was surprised to see that there were still desserts available, as they were sold out on every one of my previous visits. I've always wanted to try one of their pies. Unfortunately, the only pies left were whole pies and, though I was sorely tempted, I knew that I would end up eating the whole pie at one sitting. Instead, I ordered the peach blackberry coffee cake. Wow! I don't know who's doing their baking for them, but their talents are being wasted in Lone Pine. That coffee cake in an L.A. restaurant would be featured in Eater LA at a minimum.

This place won't let you down if you're stopping through. Many hikers and travelers stop here. They…read morehave a to-go menu (which apparently means you can literally take the menu to go - some guy walked in and asked for a to-go menu and was confused when he wasn't able to walk out with it...at first). But really, they have wraps to go if you need a quick bite. The food isn't anything to write home about - the real star of the show is Jess. She will make you feel welcomed, as if you're a regular. She has the perfect personality to keep the ambiance at the restaurant high energy and fun. Should she ever leave this place, the ratings would likely be closer to a 2-3 star.

Merry Go Round - Orange chicken

Merry Go Round

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Excellent! Food was delicious! Their attention to customer needs can be seen their offer three…read morevarieties of soy sauce- gluten free, special blend and low sodium. Staff was very genuinely friendly, nice and efficient. Ambience is so so cute! The restaurant is shaped like a merry go round and has awesome decor. Plenty of vegetarian options. They even have resident well behaved and very beloved pit bull 'blue' in residence. He does not bother diners. And accepts petting like a gentleman. Definitely worth the visit! On our second day as we asked around about restaurants, everyone recommended about merry go round.

We were staying in lone Pine for two nights and when we asked the receptionist at our hotel where…read morewe should eat for dinner, she said merry-go-round with no hesitation. So we went there on a Wednesday night and first off it is so darling. The inside doesn't have tons of tables, but we were lucky to get one. Love the history and vibe that's in the restaurant. It's super cute. They have a big menu with all kinds of food. I was excited to see vegan and gluten-free options. I got a Kung pao tofu which was delicious and my mom got one of the specials, teriyaki which the waitress happily helped her choose. The servings were large. An older man, I don't know if he was the manager or owner, stop by to check on us and chat with us several times as he was doing with other people in the restaurant, very friendly. We both needed to-go bags and ate it as our lunch the next day. I also got a nice sake to go with my meal. It was a super memorable dinner and definitely recommend to anyone. in fact, I recommended it to some hikers the next day.

Vibras Juice Bar - Tropical smoothie on the left, Chunky Monkey on the right

Vibras Juice Bar

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Coffee is the name of the game when driving from Los Angeles County to the Eastern Sierra's…read more(Bridgeport to be exact). We love to stop at different little coffee spots and were pleasantly surprised with Vibras. They have a large coffee sign outside which is how we knew they serve coffee in addition to fresh juices. They also had a very small selection of muffins on the counter. Iris ( I apologize if I got her name wrong) was very welcoming and took our order as soon as we got in. We ordered a drip coffee an oatmilk latte. She gave us the drip coffee immediately, which was nice. The coffee was rich and very tasty (not bitter or flavored). You should know though they do not have a public restroom, which is somewhat of a draw back when you are serving hot and cold beverages and want to attract travelers. I still gave them five stars for their coffee and service. I think that possible they are more of a juice bar, but we were very happy with the caffeine fix.

This was my fav place in town but it's very slow with only one guy working it and our pack of like…read more10-11 people coming in at once plus all the others. It took us so long to get our food that we had to completely change our plans for the day! However the acai bowls are great and so are the teas. They were out of a ton of syrups though when we went as well so I think they need to do a better job of stocking their stuff and manning their area with people to service the customers. We would have come again and again if the place could keep up. Another morning I got a couple juices that were delicious.

Mt Whitney Restaurant - tradamerican - Updated May 2026

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