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The Lakefront Restaurant

4.1 (415 reviews)
Ultra High-EndAmerican, Wine Bars
Closed • 4:30 pm - 8:00 PM
Updated 1 month ago

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What's the vibe?
Live music
Moderate noise
Romantic
Outdoor seating

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Bob A.

Good service, great views, and pretty good food... if you're at Twin Lakes and you are coming from a hike or fishing off the lake... perfect opportunity to check it out.

Harper M.

Enjoyed a wonderful evening at the lakefront! Our server, David, was an absolute delight and the ambiance is so cute and homey - very reminiscent of a holiday Hallmark movie. The risotto was the star of the show, however, we could have lived without the lobster bisque. Tasted more like a squash soup rather than a bisque, but still worthy of trying.

Tiffany T.

We were here twice today. The first time we decided to grab a drink in the bar and listened to music. We had a fabulous time. We had a reservation for dinner so we came back later for that. The dining area is made up of 10 tables so it's very quaint. We started with the pork belly appetizer and bread both delicious. My husband really enjoyed his elk medallions. I thought they were tasty as well. I ordered the lobster pasta. It felt like half the pasta was missing sauce. It ended up being pretty flavorless. The pasta itself was tasty. The sauce just needed to be mixed with all the pasta not just poured on top. The service was amazing at the front and dining area. I can't wait to come back and get a cheese plate in the bar.

Roxane P.

We went here to for an anniversary dinner and took our young child with us. They request that children stay seated and we understood and know our child well enough that they could meet this request. I did however feel that we got looks from other patrons because we brought our 4 year old to dinner here. Regardless, she did well- behavior wise and ate well, too. Limited options for children but it's okay. Da hubs and I were pleased with our dishes. And the service was polite, kind, and attentive. The ambiance was quiet with some light jazz and a whole cabin vibe. Just like where you are-- in the woods next to the lake. Overall, it was a nice dinner and experience.

Elk Medallions
Devyn Z.

We had a wonderful experience here. The food was incredible, especially the elk medallions. Super tender and flavorful. Everything on the plate was beautifully assembled and worked perfectly together. We will definitely be back on our next trip to mammoth.

Dry aged ribeye
Maya P.

If there were more stars to give I would!!!! This restaurant exceeded our expectations. From the moment you walk in, the intimate dining room with only 10 tables. The attention to detail and customer service was truly exceptional. The food was excellent, highly recommend the elk medallion (sorry, that is the one picture we forgot to take because we devoured it too quickly).

Short rib ravioli
Lauren Y.

My dad was able to get a last minute reservation after someone canceled day of. Such a beautiful location and cozy restaurant. My father brings us here every time we come to mammoth. The menu here is constantly changing but I'm sure the food is always delicious. Portions are a bit small here for the price but the atmosphere and location make up for it. I ordered the short rib ravioli and my father ordered the bison. My ravioli was originally an appetizer but they offered to double the portion to make it entree sized. Both dishes were great. The bison dish came with sweet potato gnocchi and the texture was a little mushier than I usually like but it was still good. The ravioli was a little rich and perhaps best as an appetizer but still wonderful! It was topped with dried mushrooms that add a lot of flavor. I think a different sauce may add a bit more dimension-perhaps a little sweetness or acidity? I do wish the bread was just a little better! I always look forward to bread as an appetizer! Especially since you must pay for this bread. It comes with two types of bread as well as olive oil/vinegar and butter. Our waitress was amazing and attentive. We were also offered a free tasting of something from the kitchen but can't remember what it was! It was tasty but quite rich as well. If you can't get into the restaurant they serve drinks at the front with a pianist singing and telling fun stories. Would recommend checking it out!

Agustin A.

Intimate cabin restaurant with good food. The only thing missing was some hot chocolate and fresh snow. The staff was friendly and attentive .

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Claire M.

Absolutely stunning atmosphere, service, and meal. Highly recommend coming as a special treat while in Mammoth! A cozy spot for a small group or a couple. Come early before your reservation for a pre-dinner drink at their cozy lounge while playing a game of chess by the fire. Then enjoy their kind staff, wonderful attention to detail, and delicious flavors at dinner, all within a cabin like dining room with great classics (Frank Sinatra, etc) playing gently in the background. After our meal, they had live music in the lounge!

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Christine C.

25 Years ago my husband proposed to me here.... I said yes. We recently went back and not only is it still as charming, beautiful and historic... the inside is still exactly the same and the service, food and staff still exceptional. A beautiful setting amongst the mountain, Twin Lakes, cottages and cabins that you will remember for a lifetime. A great place for a marriage proposal

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We look forward to having you back again soon Jane!

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Chef was awful. Mediocre in more ways than one. The disrespect was loud. Didn't drive 6 hours for this experience, don't recommend.

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Fantastic food & great ambience! We sat in front of the fire and listened to a great guitar & vocalist

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Ask the Community - The Lakefront Restaurant

Are you open year round?

Hello Roy, Yes, we are open year-round, weather permitting.

Hello, are you located in the Tamarack lodge? I see no dogs allowed; we will be coming with our dog…

Hello Maci, Yes, we are located at Tamarack Lodge. Grab n Go is offered for lunch daily and… Read more

Do you allow dogs? (Very polite small toy poodle)

Hello Jackie, Unfortunately we cannot allow dogs at the restaurant due to past experiences. Thank you for understanding.

Do you take reservations for special occasions?

Hello Matthew, yes we do take reservations. Please call our direct line at (760) 934-2442 or e-mail our General Manager, Josh directly at <joshhernandez@mammothresorts.com>.

What is your corkage policy?

Hello Andrew, Our corkage fee is $24 per bottle.

Do you have thanksgiving dinner menus?

Hello Eva, We do have a 4-course menu prepared but are waiting to release it as regulations with… Read more

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Mountainside Bar & Grill

Mountainside Bar & Grill

3.7(230 reviews)
2.8 mi
•$$

Came here during a four day snowboarding trip and ended up at Mountainside Bar & Grill more out of…read moreconvenience than destiny. It is located right at Mammoth Mountain Inn, which makes it dangerously easy to wander in after a long day on the slopes when your legs are cooked and your standards are already slipping. The location is excellent and honestly does a lot of the work for this place. Being able to grab food without dealing with shuttles, parking, or changing out of mountain mode is a big win. The food itself was fine, but definitely not amazing for the price. Nothing was bad, nothing was memorable, and you are very aware that you are paying resort pricing for solidly okay plates. Service, however, was a bright spot. Shoutout to Mark upstairs who was friendly, attentive, and made the experience feel warmer than the food alone would have. That kind of service matters when you are tired, hungry, and debating whether you should have just grabbed a protein bar and gone to bed. Overall, this is a convenient, reliable option when you are staying at the inn or wrapped in layers and unwilling to go elsewhere. Come for the location and the easy post snowboarding meal, tip your server well, and keep expectations in check.

Mountainside Bar & Grill is located inside Mammoth Mountain Inn and is open for breakfast and…read moredinner only. From what we were told, they coordinate hours with The Yodler across the street, which handles lunch service. We only came for dinner, mostly out of convenience since we were staying at the hotel. The first night, I ordered the bison osso bucco -- oh my god, it was really good. Tender, flavorful, and served with mashed potatoes and green beans. Zero complaints. My husband ordered the salmon and was pretty disappointed; it tasted like it had been frozen far too long. The second night, I went with the short rib grilled cheese with tomato soup, and again -- delicious. Honestly, what's a better combo than grilled cheese and tomato soup? Now add short rib? Wow. Meanwhile, my husband got the burger, which was cold, dry, and flavorless. He couldn't finish it, although the fries were very good. So either I'm excellent at ordering... or he just had bad luck two nights in a row. Bottom line: don't go out of your way to eat here, but you can find something good on the menu. They have a full bar and lots of TVs, which is nice after a ski day. There are definitely better restaurants down the mountain in town, but if you don't feel like driving, this place will do just fine.

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Mountainside Bar & Grill
Mountainside Bar & Grill
Mountainside Bar & Grill

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Mammoth Tavern - Bourbon mule

Mammoth Tavern

4.0(617 reviews)
2.5 mi
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We walked in around 4:30 on a Sunday and got seated right away. We typically try to get to this…read morerestaurant early since they don't take reservations. The restaurant feels like a fun locals log cabin. We love coming here because it's easy with kids, the food is delicious and they have great craft cocktails. We are never disappointed here. Such a great local spot! Kids ordered Chicken Tenders and Mac & Cheese with Shirley Temples. I had the French Onion Soup + Poke Bowl and Camomile Sour. My husband ordered the shepherds pie and it was absolutely delicious.

Came up during thanksgiving weekend with a car packed with groceries thinking that everything would…read moreeither be crowded or not worth visiting. Decided to still try out a couple of new spots to give Mammoth a chance and was pleasantly surprised by Mammoth Tavern. Stopped in on a Saturday night and were told that the wait would be about 30 to 40 minutes but were seated in about 10! I highly recommend waiting in their waiting area or downstairs for your table as they will come to find to if something opens up quicker. Everything we ordered was tasty. We were very hesitant to try the Asian sticky ribs but it actually ended up being really good. I can't remember what the vegetable dish (4th pic) was called but it was also very good if you got a bite with everything in it. It had sweet potato, beet, candied walnuts and pomegranate seeds! We also ordered some drinks. The curry drink (forgot the name) was surprisingly good despite the odd list of ingredients that went in. Their local black cherry soda was also very nice. Service is great and very helpful when it came to recommendations. The space is small and doesn't allow dogs which was a bummer but still a spot I would come back to try more of their seasonal items!

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Mammoth Tavern - Interior

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Mammoth Tavern - Bourbon mule

Bourbon mule

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Ursa - Fresh Full Snapper..

Ursa

4.6(65 reviews)
2.6 mi

CHECK THEIR WEBSITE…read more - Make a reservation ahead of time - Don't bring kids The website prominently advertises that this is an ADULTS ONLY restaurant. It also indicates how to make a RESERVATION, which is highy recommended as this restaurant can get fully booked all night long. Yelp no longer has the "Takes Reservations" indicator, so you wouldn't know unless you visit their website. We unfortunately did not know either information when we decided to eat here, which ended up in a rather disappointing result when we walked in and were turned away from both getting a table the night we walked in right when the restaurant opened, and also from booking a reservation for any future night while we were there. The food looked and smelled good. Maybe we'll be back in 15+ years. NOTE: I initially gave a 3 star review as I view that as a neutral response, but I suppose that may have unfairly dragged down the rating of the restaurant given the few number of reviews on yelp. I do stand by a 4 star review, as I do think it the responsibility of the restaurant to clearly convey their prominent policies. While I do appreciate that the no child policy is prominently displayed on their website, visiting a url before walking into a building is not a common practice. If the restaurant can take the time to post social media photos of their food and logo on yelp, they can also post their prominent restaurant policies. Clear communication is important. We have been to more than a few 18+ venues where no children are allowed (restaurants, bars, rated R movies, speakeasies, comedy clubs), and this policy was clearly communicated at those other venues (e.g., via advertising, via a sign at the front of the venue, via their business card). But, at Ursa, this policy was not made clear to us until after we spoke to the host for a good 10 minutes after entering the restaurant. In her defense, she was apologetically trying to make our night better by suggesting many other alternative restaurants where we could go. But we were not looking for alternative restaurants which were, in our opinion, starkly different restaurants which were not comparable to Ursa. Ursa is unique to the region. We just wanted to know how best to eat at Ursa. Which was--make a reservation ahead of time, don't bring kids.

Was really excited to come try this place out after seeing it being mentioned all over social…read moremedia, and we try to visit something new every time we are up in Mammoth. Had a reservation at 7:30 and they seated us immediately. It was packed which raised the bar of my expectations (I mean if its this packed it must be good right?!). For the ambiance, Its inside a coffee shop so think of that with dimmed lighting to set the tone. Our server was friendly and explained the plates are family style to be shared. We got the roasted chicken, duck fat potatoes, and the gochujang short rib with a side of home made sourdough. By the looks of it (see pictures attached) it was going to be a hearty, delicious and fulfilling meal after a fully day on the mountain. Sadly the food was pretty disappointing. The chicken was dry, the potatoes were forgettable and the short rib that wasn't connected to the bone was tough felt over cooked. The saving grace was broth that short ribs came in and the sourdough to soak it up. Of course the server will ask if everything is good, you're not going to send it back half way done with the meal we just wanted to finish and leave. All in all friendly service, decent ambiance, but pretty forgettable food. If you are looking for chicken I would just go to the Vons across the street and pay $10 for a whole chicken. you'll get the same effect and wont feel like "did I really pay this much for an unfulfilling meal?"

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Ursa - The place.

The place.

Ursa - Saffron steamed muscles

Saffron steamed muscles

Ursa - Mammoth Coffee Roasting Company by day, but it's URSA by night.

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Mammoth Coffee Roasting Company by day, but it's URSA by night.

SKADI - Scallops

SKADI

4.8(503 reviews)
2.8 mi
•$$$

Dining at Skadi was truly one of the highlights of our trip to Mammoth…read more This exceptional Norwegian restaurant is nestled right in the heart of Mammoth Village, offering an upscale yet inviting atmosphere with a refined, cozy ambiance that immediately sets the tone for a memorable evening. We visited as a family of four and made reservations ahead of time after hearing so many great things--and we felt incredibly fortunate to secure a Sunday booking, especially since they're closed Monday through Wednesday. It ended up being the perfect way to begin our time in Mammoth. From the moment we arrived, the service was warm, attentive, and efficient without ever feeling rushed. And the food? Absolutely divine. Every dish reflected the expertise and care of a master chef with decades of experience in Norwegian cuisine. What truly elevated the evening was the personal touch--the chef graciously visited our table to greet us and ensure everything was to our liking. That kind of hospitality is rare and deeply appreciated. We ordered three appetizers, a soup, three entrées, and finished with crème brûlée for dessert--and every single item was flawless. An exceptional dining experience from start to finish. Five stars--well deserved. Thank you for an unforgettable meal.

My wife and I came here for our wedding anniversary, as it appears to be one of the few fine dining…read morespots in Mammoth. The restaurant is really vibrant and well decorated. The open kitchen adds a level of sophistication and elegance that made us very excited for the meal. Our server was very friendly, personable, attentive and helpful with recommendations. Unfortunately, ambiance and service proved to be the two best attributes of this restaurant. We started the meal with the Hamachi Crudo, which was well constructed, but something was unpleasantly fishy on the plate... not sure if it was the roe, the scallops, or the fish itself. The Little Gems salad had a nice flavorful Danish blue cheese, but the lettuce looked like it was washed, cut and prepped the day before (rotten sections where it had been chopped). The beets were totally bland and unseasoned, like they were just boiled, cooled, cubed and thrown on the plate. For a fine dining restaurant, you would hope that every component on its own would be individually seasoned. The mushroom soup was very flat tasting, and the texture of the puck of mushrooms in the bottom of the bowl that had hot broth poured table side was not enjoyable to eat at all. They tasted like gross, chewy reconstituted dried mushrooms... very unpleasant. For our mains, we ordered the Scallops and the Steak. The scallops were undercooked. My wife had a hard time finishing them. We weren't concerned about health risks considering how upscale this place was, but texturally you want a seared scallop to have a nice bouncy texture when you bite into it. These were very soft. On a positive note, the sauce was flavorful though. I am assuming my steak was cooked sous vide because it was insanely soft (almost mushy) and cooled down about 2 minutes after being brought to the table. There was no texture to it at all, and it had an odd warmed over flavor, like it was maybe cooked far in advance and then seared to order. The sides of potatoes and vegetables were more delicious to be honest. Overall, while I cannot fault the setting, ambiance and service, the food fell extremely short. Especially for the $300 we spent after tip.

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SKADI
SKADI - Chocolate trio dessert.

Chocolate trio dessert.

SKADI - Lychee sorbet

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Lychee sorbet

The Lakefront Restaurant - tradamerican - Updated May 2026

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