i always make it a point to stop here when i'm in the area…read more the fried chicken is to die for it's takes awhile cause they make it fresh but they tell you that upfront. i was particularly impressed how they let anyone that stopped by to use the restrooms weather or not they eating there

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.

I'm just a tourist passing through Lee Vining, and I found this place on Yelp on a Sunday night…read more What a great find. This place was amazing! I ordered the tri-tip sandwich, and the chef absolutely delivered. It may honestly be the best tri-tip I've had in Northern California. The portion was generous, the price was very reasonable, and everything tasted fresh and perfectly made. Andres and his team were on top of everything and made me feel genuinely welcome from the moment I walked in. Great food, great service, and a great experience all around. Ohhhh... and the dessert? I went with the Miner's Madness, and it was the perfect way to finish the meal. Highly recommend!

My family stopped at had a quick lunch after leaving Yosemite. The burger and tots were generic…read more(which is good for me), my son said the tri-tip sandwich he said was good but my husband said the pulled pork sandwich was overwhelmed by the very ketchup-y bbq sauce. Server was quick and food came out right away.

Last Sunday, I and some friends had dinner at he Mono Inn , a remarkable dining spot located in Lee…read moreVining, California near Mono Lake. The restaurant's dining room has a stunning panoramic views of the lake in addition to a warm, inviting ambience. Co-managed by Chef Jason Custer and owner Hilary Hansen Jones, it offers an unforgettable fixed-price menu featuring creative, flavorful dishes made from locally sourced ingredients. The menu that evening, inspired by the Japanese tea ceremony, delivered a harmonious and tranquil multi-course experience. Highlights include a refreshing first course of watermelon sorbet with kimchi foam, a delicately cured ocean trout with caviar cream, roasted squab in cherry sauce with Korean dumplings, and a unique dessert of toasted corn ice cream dessert. Each dish was thoughtfully paired with excellent wine suggestions from the wine list that had several Old World and New World selections under $50. The attentive service at Mono Inn was choreographed by the owner who took time to regale our table in the history of the Mono Inn. There so much I love about the Mono Inn, from the low-key vibe and mixed with a formal dinner service, to the wonderfully creative dishes bursting with amazing flavors. All of these aspects make The Mono Inn a must-visit. This is my second visit, and I'll definitely be back. Highly recommended!

Excellent food, service and scenery.Chef Jason and his team made our special occasion super…read morememorable with their locally sourced and amazingly prepared meal.

If you're driving through Lee Vining, Mono Cone is a must stop! We stopped in after exploring the…read morearea and it was exactly what we needed cold, creamy, delicious, and a perfect little treat with that classic roadside mountain-town vibe. The kids were very happy, and honestly, so were the adults! Great spot to cool off, grab a cone, and enjoy the beautiful Eastern Sierra scenery. Definitely adding this to our Lee Vining stops!

Cute little ice cream spot! They have lots of different flavors, and you can even swirl multiple…read moreflavors together which is fun what makes this place unique. We came with a group of 8, and everyone ordered something different. Everyone really enjoyed their ice cream, so that's definitely a plus :) One thing to be aware of the parking lot right in front has a big dip. If you have a lower vehicle or one with side steps, you may want to park on the side instead. Our friend's truck scraped the side rails pulling in :/ The only downside was the service. My order was made incorrectly, and instead of fixing it, the employee insisted it was correct .. even though it wasn't Since it was only a kids (tot) size (about $4), I didn't want to make a big deal out of it and just ate what I was given. However, I did felt feel after our group had ordered eight ice creams, remaking one small order would've been an easy way to provide good customer service but they chose not to. ‍ Overall, the ice cream was good, there were plenty of flavor options, and it's a cute place to stop if you're craving something sweet.

We stumbled upon the restaurant en-route to Yosemite. Truth be known, if we had driven just a bit…read morefarther south our dinner would of been elsewhere. Just the same, this was a good pace to eat. My wife and I split orders of ginger lettuce wrap and the dirty rice. Both were tasty and hit the spot after a long, hot day of driving. I will admit the service was a bit slow, just one server/cashier running things with one cook in the back. But it turned out fine, we were satiated.

This is a good small restaurant located about 2 miles north of Lee Vining. Hammond Station…read moreRestaurant is located in front of the Tioga Lodge with a great view of Mono Lake. We had dinner and breakfast here while we stayed overnight at the Lodge. The staff was skilled and enthusiastic. I had mexican food for dinner and Hawaiian Stuffed Tioga Toast for breakfast. Both meals were great. The chef definitely cares about his food.

The cutest little resort south of Bridgeport! Prices are comparable to what's in town except this…read morehas a cute old western town charm that is by a creek and has a restaurant, picnic area with games, and a nonprofit trout fishery. I appreciated the s'mores, morning coffee, and the fish food to feed the trout . We stayed in room 2 in the cabin and loved it. Very comfortable bed with extra blankets. The staff around the property always greeted me when I walked by and the restaurant is a convenient touch since there really isn't anything else in this immediate area. Will make a point to come back anytime I need to stay near Bridgeport

I've dined here several times in the past with trips down to Bodie, Yosemite, Mammoth, and have…read morefound the restaurant quaint, charmingly eclectic, and with solid food fare with seemingly fair pricing, given there are few other restaurant options nearby. It was previously a worthy stop-off when the trip north or south was long and you needed a decent quality comfort-food bite on the fly. Sadly, this restaurant is now crossed off my list of options. Pricing here has gotten out of control (a hamburger is 30-35 dollars....a *hamburger* ?!?), with service nothing particularly special. So you will be paying roughly double, or more, for the price of a menu roughly equivalent to the quality of an Applebee's. The restaurant will argue these are the new inflationary market prices, supply demand dynamics, summer travel pricing to offset slower winter travel season, etc etc. But reaming the customer ain't a great recipe for having folks like me ever returning. It simply isn't worth it to dine here anymore, so I will keep driving past Virginia Creek Settlement and wave.

Our group came here for a traditional breakfast and this place looked great online! We had our two…read morepups with us and they had a nice outdoor seating. Our server was awesome and fun to chat it up with, he brought out or food right away. We had a pancake, the veggie hash, scrambled eggs and cappuccino's. All were great. We liked how they had a section just for sides so if you wanted to make up your own breakfast you could or just want something light. Something for everyone!

I was recommended the burger here and it was pretty good! Definitely nothing crazy and it was a…read morelittle pricey but overall it was a solid burger. You get a a choice of side fries, soup or salad and I was craving tomato soup due to the chilly weather, but I don't recommend this at all. I expected a creamy tomato soup, but this tomato soup just had a strange flavor and left a bad taste in my mouth. My boyfriend got the chicken pesto sandwich with a side of sweet potato fries. The fries were AMAZING and my favorite thing there, but the sandwich was okay. The bread they used was kinda stale and it was falling apart as you eat it. As for the sandwich itself, it was decent. It was quite pricey for what it was and everything was a little dry. I do appreciate the cucumbers being added for veggies tho. Overall, this place has some items that were good and some that were just alright. The service is very kind and welcoming however!

Great staff, good food. The views are beautiful at the lodge! You can't access this area from the…read moreparking lot. You'll need to chairlift up to the big lodge area. There's a smaller cafe accessible from the parking lot but it only has a few tables. If you don't have a lift ticket you'll have to pay $25 for a scenic ride pass. It's a 2 seater chairlift so prepare yourself if you're not a fan of heights like me. Our boys loved the kids grilled Cheese and I thought the yard bird (chicken burger) was tasty.

From the owner: Located at the top of Chair J1, the cozy Chalet offers cafeteria-style dining serving breakfast and…read morelunch with indoor and outdoor seating. Step out of your bindings to enjoy the sundeck while relaxing in a real alpine setting. Check out the daily special, grab a salad, or try the "Mountain Muffin." The Chalet also houses lockers, rentals, repairs,lessons and June Sports shop.

I ordered a double burger with cheese and my Boyfriend ordered the Mexicali bowl…read more We split the cheeseburger on our drive back to Reno. And saved the Mexicali bowl to split tonight for dinner. Both were delicious!

Burger Barn in Bridgeport…read more I tried to call ahead to get a to go order but the # listed on Yelp kept ringing busy. Maybe they had other calls or just don't have a working phone. It's a cute, tiny establishment that had quite a crowd. Outdoor seating only- 4 seater tables. We got the veggie burger (Morningstar), blue bacon burger, Gouda Mac & cheese bites and a raspberry milkshake. It came out pretty quick

My family and I had a lovely dinner here at Mogul while in Mammoth. The atmosphere was warm and…read moreinviting and the staff were personable and gracious. Everyone chose cocktails and beer to start and my margarita was fabulous. For dinner we all chose the grilled and marinated chicken with mash potatoes and veggies, I had the (fish of the day) halibut with a lemon dill sauce with the mashed potatoes and veggies. And the key lime pieeee, was amazing. Wow! The portion sizes were perfect, my fish was cooked to perfection and the others were happy with their chicken dishes. I liked that you could choose from a couple sauce selections to customize. Over all very nice dinner here!

Great service Steak was tender and full of flavor…read more Black berry pie was delicious Good vibes