Came here with my girlfriend during our Mammoth trip and honestly this was the standout meal of the whole weekend. We tried to snag a late New Year's Eve reservation and struck out, but the staff was super accommodating and fit us in on a following night. Very glad they did. The space itself is small, cozy, and intimate in the best way. It feels warm and inviting, especially after a long day in the cold, and sets the tone for a relaxed, linger-over-wine kind of dinner. The food was excellent across the board. We ordered elk, cod, and scallops and the scallops were the clear mic drop. Perfectly cooked, rich, and memorable. Our server recommended a bottle of wine that paired beautifully with everything and felt like someone actually listened instead of just pointing at the most expensive option. Service all around was warm, attentive, and unpretentious, which is not always a given in resort towns. Dessert was sorbet, simple but refreshing, and my girlfriend ordered a port she really enjoyed. After dinner we took the rest of the wine, grabbed a seat by the fireplace, and played chess, which felt like the most civilized way possible to end a night in the snow. Logistics wise, getting here can be a little annoying, especially if you are staying up at Mammoth Mountain Inn. You will want to call a taxi and plan ahead. That said, the extra effort was completely worth it. This is easily one of the best restaurants in Mammoth and the kind of place that makes you forget about the drive once the first plate hits the table. read more

The Lakefront Restaurant - elk medallions - American Near Me - Mammoth Lakes, California

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We've visited several times over the years, and this place truly holds a special place in our hearts. This was our first time staying for the weekend at the lodge, and we were genuinely excited about the experience. On our second night we decided to have a special dinner at the Lakefront Restaurant, which we had been looking forward to. Unfortunately, the meal was very disappointing--especially given the price point. Our starter salad was mostly iceberg lettuce, the lamb starter was undercooked, and while the scallops were very good, $8 per scallop felt excessive. The beef Wellington, which we were particularly excited about, was bland and the pastry was doughy. For a dinner that totaled over $300 for two people, we expected a much higher level of quality and creativity. Compared to our previous visits, the food felt like it had gone noticeably downhill. It's genuinely sad to write this because we've always loved coming here. Sadly, this experience left us feeling disappointed enough that we likely won't return. read more

Dined here many times. The food is good. Be prepared for some unique entrees. The atmosphere is amazing. read more

We had a perfect evening. We had a table by the window to watch the sun set over the lake. The service was lovely. The entrees were...perfect. My wife had the duck breast and I had the elk medallions. Highly recommended choices. I'd just had elk at Seasons over in Lone Pine, and there was no comparison. I wanted to drive my entree over there to show them how it should be done. The only small disappointment was the homemade bread - it was on the dry side for us. But again, our entrees were excellent, as good our home town San Diego has to offer, at the level of A.R. Valentien, for example. One last thing: the wine selection is very good, which is critical given the $40 corkage fee for bringing your own bottle. There are plenty of excellent, affordable options by the glass, half bottle, or bottle. read more

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. read more

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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. read more

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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. read more

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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. read more

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Riding on reputation; beef wellington could have walked off the plate, and portobello tower was briney. High point was the sweet potato soup, but all else was overpriced and less than mediocre. Wouldn't recomment nor repeat. read more

First time here and it was an amazing experience. The food was very delicious. We had the elk, which we have never had before, and it was delicious. Would recommend. We also had the lobster bisque, which had a couple lobster pieces in it. It was rich, but yummy! The atmosphere was a cute little cabin vibe and the views outside are amazing! read more

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. read more

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First off this is the only restaurant within the whole vicinity so reservations are highly required. We ended up not eating at the restaurant and just ordering at the bar because it was fine dining only and they had no kid options besides a plain butter and cheese pasta so not a great place to take picky eaters. The ambience of the place is definitely cozy and warm. read more

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

We went Mammoth and stayed in Tamarack Lodge for our one year anniversary. We had our anniversary dinner at the Lakefront restaurant. Needless to say, everything was perfect! This is an upscale restaurant and the service from the staff depicts this perfectly. They are knowledgeable, friendly and very attentive. The food is delicious. To start we got the soup of the day which was a roasted carrot soup and short rib ravioli to start. The soup was great for the cold windy night we were there. The ravioli was full of flavor. For the mains we got the duck and the dry aged ribeye. First off the portions were huge you will not leave hungry. These plates were beautifully presented and tasted amazing. To finish off everything we got the cannoli. Light and airy with the berries mixed in the ricotta. To drink we got a dirty martini and on of their specialty cocktails that I cannot pronounce but man were they great! Thank you to the whole team for making our anniversary a memorable one. read more

Was here a few weeks ago to celebrate a friend's birthday. Had a very mixed experience. The place itself was lovely and cozy. Exactly what we had envisioned. Server was very kind at attentive. Ordered our food, and that's when things got a little strange. We noticed that no dishes were coming out of the kitchen to any of the diners waiting. The place isn't that big, and clearly there was some sort of issue. We were apologized to a few times by our server. For reference, we had an 8:15 reservation and I believe we finally got our food at around 9:45pm. The strange thing was our server offered us a commentary glass of wine due to the excess wait for our food, to which our group of 4 said yes to. However, our server informed us it would be a single glass of wine which we then could divide out and share. Is this normal? The veal and the lamb dishes were divine. Completely delicious. The two ribeyes at our table came out so under (they were still blue), but because we had waited so long, our party chose to just eat them. The table behind us, however, had to send theirs back due to the same reason. The ribeye was about 30% blubbery, inedible fat. Not worth the price point. Also we were unable to get any sort of birthday dessert/option/etc. It was never mentioned, and it was already so late we were ready to go. I have very mixed feelings about this place, and would be hesitant to return. I am hoping this was just a one off night, as there were bits and pieces that were wonderful. read more

The venue is amazing. Great views and a warm, cozy atmosphere, especially in the lobby area leading into the restaurant. We have been here many times over the years. The current process for getting a reservation is frustrating to say the least. You have to leave a message, send a text or send an email, but nobody gets back to you in a timely way. The service in the restaurant was good-our server was friendly and helpful. However, in other ways, it is not the place that it once was. First of all, the bartender was not at all welcoming--or at least was only selectively welcoming. The food was OK, but not outstanding. The only available salad ("Nicoise") was mediocre at best. The Beef Wellington was good, but the prices for everything are too high, even the charge for bread, given the quality of the food. Perhaps we hit the restaurant on a bad night? read more

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). read more

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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! read more

The Lakefront Restaurant - Short rib ravioli - American Near Me - Mammoth Lakes, California

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

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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! read more

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I was really looking forward to a good meal at Lakefront Restaurant, but unfortunately, it didn't live up to expectations. I ordered the ribeye medium rare, as the server recommended--that's supposedly how the chef prefers to prepare it. What came out, though, was more like a thin skirt steak: overcooked to well-done, lacking in juiciness, and surprisingly bland for a cut that's usually known for its flavor. The side of potatoes didn't help much either--they were completely unseasoned and tasted like they had been boiled and forgotten. When I asked for something to add flavor--steak sauce, hot sauce, anything--I was told they didn't have any. That sealed the experience for me. A steakhouse-style dish should never be this flat and flavorless, especially without any condiments available. Beautiful view, but the food seriously needs work. read more

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 read more

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My wife and I ate here twice cause the food was so good. I celebrate my 66th birthday here and then came back and ate here the night before we left. We had a cabin at the Tamarack Lodge and it had a full kitchen. This restaurant only serve dinner from 5:00pm until 9:00pm and reservations are highly recommended, the seating is limited, but the food is well worth the price they are charging. The waiter we had the second night was really knowledgeable about the history of the place and of the area up in Mammoth Lakes. There was still snow in the month of May, several feet of it. The lodge has a full bar and a big fireplace connected to the restaurant and both nights we got lucky and had a table near the window to look out at the lake I would highly recommend this place to others. Thanks for making my birthday special and thanks to my wife for booking us this place for four nights. read more

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We had not been to this restaurant in more years than I can remember, but we finally made it back on our most recent trip to Mammoth. There were great things and not so great things about the food and wine on this visit. What's to like? The amuse-bouche was a delightful carrot soup. My entree was the elk medallions - delicious! Prepared perfectly and very tasty. What's not to like? The bread that used to be free in most restaurants is now $15 here. Not only was it unmemorable (and the amount of butter supplied microscopic), one of the pieces was still half frozen - icky. The pheasant entree was an incredibly small portion and not very tasty; the mushrooms under it were, however, quite good. We usually order wine by the glass, especially since we have to drive back to our condo. The pour seemed scanty compared to what we get in most restaurants and not great wine to boot. We are used to getting a 6 ounce pour at the restaurant we frequent most often at home, and it's just hard to believe this was more than about 4 ounces. The last thing I will mention is that our waitress seemed to have an attitude. She was not a friendly person. Maybe she just had a bad night, but the other staff we dealt with were so nice that she stuck out like the proverbial sore thumb. Order with caution and, unlike us, complain about the frozen bread instead of letting it go as we did. We were celebrating our anniversary and did not feel like making a fuss. All in all, it will possibly not make it back on the list of places to eat the next time we are in Mammoth. Very sad as this was always one of our faves. read more

Way over priced, cost to portions. "Aged" ribeye steak, could not have weighed more than 3oz's raw, 1/8 1/4" thick, probably why they fail to mention the portioned size on the menu, old trick, this was a sandwich serving with all the gristle and fat that came with it, not a fine dining typical 8-16oz size! The "Elk medallions", that looked more like lamb chops, were smaller than a silver dollar, only served 2 ! There was no skimping on the camauflouge layed on top of all the proteins though, again old food prep stuff. Sad and Too bad, probably best to just have the bar food, it would be cheaper, maybe? I put 2 stars for the ambiance and service. read more

Ambiance outstanding; service outstanding: breadbasket outstanding. Entré horrible. $68 for a "ribeye" which was about an 1/8" thick and full of fat and gristle. I am all for paying that price for a good steak, however this was something you'd see at a Denny's steak and eggs breakfast. Actually, Denny's is better. This "steak", for $68, was 90% inedible. The server offered us another entré or complimentary dessert however we were SO disappointed we just wanted to get out of there. We were there for our anniversary and had had our reception there back in '91. This restaurant does not compare to what it used to be.Shame on you Lakefront Restaurant for taking advantage of your customers. read more

Lots of positives here and a few negatives. The lounge and bar are worth enjoying early and I wish we had the chance to do so but the hostess wanted us to be sat at our reservation time despite our request for our boys to finish their chess game and for us to order a cocktail. The menu is pricey, but the food is quality and definitely elevated. The scallops with caviar were cooked perfectly. The elk was surprisingly delicious and the beef Wellington did not disappoint in rivaled the beef Wellington at the restaurant at Convict Lake. We were not impressed by the service and had to ask questions rather than being told about the restaurant and its offerings. Our waitress seemed annoyed by our teenage boys, but there were other children much younger and louder in the restaurant. Don't expect any accommodations from the Chef as we wanted to order two appetizers as an entrée and were told they cannot be put on one plate. The intimate setting was very nice, but I think I would save this restaurant for a date night. read more

The ambiance earns it a 5 star. Great place to voyage to when you want to get out of the snow. Food was good. Drinks were great. Ambiance was amazing. read more

I came with some friends for dinner after skiing. We had the bees knees cocktail, which was great, but for the price, expected a bit of a fuller glass. The carpaccio was not quite what we expected. The crab was overwhelming the beef and it was overpriced for what you get. We also had the elk medallion and the trout. Both were cooked to our expectations. I'd say the trout was unexpectedly better than the elk. A bit of surf and turf of mammoth though. The Demi glacé on the elk was delicious but it could have used more salt on the meat. We tried several old fashioneds, but be warned, they charge $0.25 per cherry. I thought old fashioneds come with cherries. I was a bit surprised by this. Overall the quaint restaurant is a must in Mammoth. read more

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overpriced! nothing special small portions server continued to try to sell more dishes read more

VERY disappointed with the complete lack of customer service that we experienced in the last 2 days. They have a sign out front that literally says "now serving lunch and dinner". Well, on Thursday night we went in for dinner about 5 pm. Despite there being multiple employees around NOT ONE SINGLE PERSON acknowledged us while we stood at the host stand that says "wait to be seated". The bar tender looked at us multiple times, and I finally had to ask him if we can get seated. Only then did he tell us there was a private event at 7 and they couldn't fit us in. Today on Friday, we went in for lunch at noon. Again we waited at the host stand for about 10 minutes with multiple employees walking around and NOT ONE SINGLE PERSON acknowledged our existence. We finally walked out at 12:15. read more

Delicious. Made reservation for Christmas. We enjoyed this place so much. We ordered eggplant purée Scallops on top of polenta. Then we also ordered mushroom ravioli and seared elk. My gf said the elk was the best red meat she's ever eaten. It was so tender. So juicy not at all gamey. The mushroom ravioli was amazing it paired with the elk so well. We wish it was more slices of elk tho. Service was amazing. (I'm so mad I didn't get a picture of the elk). I was distracted lol. read more

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What an amazing restaurant! We had 10 friends for a dinner and celebration tonight. Service was perfect, atmosphere, food was just insane. French wine was the best. Highly highly recommended.. read more

The Lakefront Restaurant - American Near Me - Mammoth Lakes, California

This restaurant is one of those you can't miss if in the area. Service was excellent. Food was delicious. Had the lamb chops and they were cooked to perfection. They also do a table side banana foster. read more

Beyond exceptional, the food was DELICIOUS. The service was awesome as well. We came here for our honeymoon dinner and everyone was very attentive without being bombarding. It was very romantic and I'm so thankful for everyone's attitude. We also met a couple who was there for their anniversary and also went there for their honeymoon... that says alot.. my husband and I got the lobster ravioli, filet mignon, and the peanut butter cookie. read more

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

This place is known for their Elk medallions and I highly recommend getting that if you have dinner here. I made the mistake of not listening to my server, Rebecca, when it came to the doneness of the Elk. They will cook it more towards rare, which is appropriate for the cut, but I [stupidly] asked for it to be a little more done than rare. Rebecca took the time to explain to me why the chef recommended that level of doneness but was nevertheless, very accommodating towards me. I would also recommend that you stick to the sauce that they serve with the Elk. It technically has blue cheese in it (and I hate blue cheese) but they do it with a lot of finesse and the overall mouth-feel is a tangy sauce that suits the gamey flavor of Elk meat extraordinarily. Although I did have the Elk, I don't think you could go wrong with anything on their menu. The host, Josh, was very welcoming towards me as a visitor from out of town and provided plenty of suggestions of things to do in the area (since I'm clueless). For the level of dining experience you receive and for the aesthetics of the interior, I felt that it was a very casual and relaxed environment and the guests were allowed to be themselves and let loose and just have a good time. read more

Outstanding food and service. Accommodated our needs. Dinner started with an amuse bouche. Bread and butter was served without an extra charge. This was the best meal I've had in a long time. I will always return when I visit Mammoth or Lee Vining. read more

I love the service easy to make reservations, small and very intimate. Chocolate mousse was divine!! Sea Bass was amazing as well read more

My favorite restaurant ever!!! Elk medallions are always my go to and I'm never disappointed. Joel plays piano in the lounge on weekends during the season- go see him before your meal!! Service is impeccable. I visit every time I'm in town. read more