My husband and I have never been here before. We come to Mammoth all the time, but Mogul is always packed and never have availability when we come up. Finally this time we made a reservation. I'm so happy that we did! We sat at the bar a half an hour before the restaurant opened and Natalie the bartender was super sweet and had great recommendations. Served up a mean dirty martini! . And ordered the artichoke per her recommend. Yummmm!! Once we got seated, Jen was our server and she was fabulous. Gave us a lot of amazing thoughts about the food and we went completely out of our comfort zone and ordered the Elk chops based on her recommendations. Oh my gosh, absolutely delicious! With the cherry chutney!! What?! so good! The petite filet was amazing as well and the mashed potatoes with the hint of nutmeg- yes please! The place is super cozy. Got a booth by the window. Everything was perfect! read more

Love the food! Love the vibe! The scallops were right on the spot. The lemon dill butter sauce further elevates the flavor. I enjoyed dipping the veggies in that sauce too. My husband's steak was perfectly cooked to our liking. It's our first time trying this cut. Has a strong beefy flavor. Quite nice. The bread was soooo good too! We loved our server lady who's also the grill master!!! How amazing is that!!! Will def go back when we visit Mammoth again. read more

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Another great dining experience at The Mogul Restaurant. We had a party of 8 adults. Our reservation was for 5:30pm and we were sat right away. Our server Miguel was fantastic. Very friendly, smiled, super attentive. We were never left waiting for service throughout the evening. We all ordered drinks. My dirty martini was made properly and served ice cold. My husband And I both ordered the filets. My filet was cooked perfectly medium and my husband's was served perfect medium rare. The baked potatoes were baked nicely as well. It came with a vegetable side of asparagus and carrots. They were steamed and okay. They were not seasoned that we could tell. Unfortunately our friend's New York steak was tough and they didn't finish it. Everyone else seamed to like their meal. Dinner was solid and served in a timely manner and service excellent. read more

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My buddy and I had The Mogul on our first night skiing in Mammoth this past season. I would never denigrate this excellent restaurant by comparing it to wannabe joints like Tahoe Joe's but only to say that The Mogul is what TJ's tries to emulate. But this place is the real deal and authentic Sierra dining. The staff are incredibly kind and friendly. Their menu is straight-forward and simple to navigate without too many options: These are the best kinds of restaurants. I went with their famous prime rib and even scored the last end-cut of the night. It was nicely seasoned and expertly cooked. My friend got the elk - one of the specials that evening. It was equally tasty. The blackberry pie for dessert rounded off an excellent meal. Looking forward to my next Mammoth ski trip and dining here after a long day on the slopes. read more

The Mogul Restaurant - Prime rib - Steakhouses Near Me - Mammoth Lakes, California

The mogul was decent! Not as fine dining as I think we were originally lookin for, but the food was great and the experience was just as good. I had the prime rib which was delicious as well as some scallops and other steaks served at the table. Our waiter was very good and attentive, even if he spilled a bit of our $300 champagne. No harm no foul. If you're lookin for upscale, this isn't necessarily the place. Mogul has more of a "under the radar steakhouse" feel to it, with Americana vibes. read more

The Mogul Restaurant - Cristal - Steakhouses Near Me - Mammoth Lakes, California

Mogul's is a true classic gem in Mammoth lakes! Taylor and David provided a very warm welcoming family vibe. We both had the elk which was on special and so tasty and tender. The artichoke appetizer was very delicious. So glad I chose this place, will come back next season. read more

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I love The Mogul Restaurant, it's an old school Mammoth restaurant. Great steak, great bartenders, great ambience. I can't say enough great things about The Mogul. I appreciate that it's been here for so long. Not a new or trendy restaurant at all. The opposite actually. This and Nevados were my fave Mammoth restaurants. Like I said old school. read more

We went here 4 years ago when I proposed to my wife and now we're back for my birthday. Negatives: -price; the prices are a little higher, but the portions are good and the food is amazing. Positives: -taste; we got the elk chop special and the pork chop. The elk chops were amazingly tender and barely gamey. The only time I had elk was elk jerky, so this was definitely a first for me. I'm glad I gave it a try because it was one of the best cuts of meat that I've ever had. My wife's pork chop was really good too, it was very tasty and moist. -service; our server David was very friendly, responsive, and he made sure we were completely satisfied. -ambiance; it was like a cabin homey and a place you'll want to be to hide from the cold. Overall 5/5 They gave me a sundae for my birthday and sang too. I left 100% satisfied and based on this time I would definitely return earlier than 4 years next time read more

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We chose to come here for dinner purely due to the location. This was literally across the street from where we were staying. The place was packed, fortunately we did not have to wait long for a table either since there was only the 2 of us. We got seated within 10 minutes. Waitress immediately came by to take our order (again not a long wait). I ordered the pork chop and rice pilaf and my fiancé had the prime rib and mashed potatoes. Fresh baked bread was also brought to the table - which was amazing. Everything we had was amazing! From the speed of the service to the quality of the food and the rustic vibe from the restaurant. We loved every bit of it. read more

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Prime rib. Martini. Steamed artichoke. Key lime pie. The perfect end to a Mammoth vacation. This place is a staple every time we visjt. read more

The Mogul Restaurant - Come to mama - Steakhouses Near Me - Mammoth Lakes, California

Made a reservation when it opened for dinner. We were greeted with warm smile. Felt right at home. We were seated promptly. The waitress was knowledgeable about the daily specials and was super courteous. We ordered the Artichoke Dip and I ordered the Rib Eye. Both were excellent. The Rib Eye wa perfectly made to order. Definitely, a great place to eat when visiting Mammoth. read more

The Mogul Restaurant - RibEye, Medium Rare - Steakhouses Near Me - Mammoth Lakes, California

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Incredible food. Very good service. Nice ambience. Mmmmmmmmm yummy. Just thinking about how yummy

Ambiance is definitely informal so no need to Fancify yourself here..... Great spot where your server is also your Grill Master!! Excellent drinks and attentive service. We had salads, filet mignons, baked potatoes and incredibly tasty sautéed mushroom buttons. Thanks Scott for your great service - we look forward to coming back soon!!! read more

I have been a customer for over 15 years and we at least book one night to have dinner at this steakhouse. Great steak, great service and the steak comes out exactly how I order it. I am flying in on Friday with 2 other friends and will see you guys this weekend on Sat night. Keep up the good work !! Frank From San Clemente read more

The best restaurant in Mammoth. Great atmosphere and great service. The best Caesar salad I've had in a long time. read more

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I had a great experience here. Me and my cousins do a trip to Mammoth every year. We usually cook at home, but this time we decided to go out the first night. I found this place on yelp and made reservations. They did not disappoint! The service and food were absolutely perfect, I got a steak and added a lobster tail, the owner even came up and checked in on us. It was a wonderful experience. I'll be coming back next time I'm in the area. read more

The Mogul is one of Mammoth's great restaurants. Dating back to the early 70's, The Mogul has become a Mammoth institution. All of the accolades are very well deserved. read more

Rib eye was good, nothing special, the mashed potatoes were also good. Do not order the pasta for the kids, it lacks all sorts of flavors. Service was great and the ambiance was casual. It started getting busy around 6pm. Party of 8 gratuity included. Moscow mules were great. read more

Been here a couple times now, and overall the restaurant is decent but not special. The prime rib is always a lock. The ribeye is also solid with nice char lines. Cocktails are decent. Had to wait 10+ min for our table despite reservations though. They don't really rotate their menu much - their specials are exactly the same as one year ago. Bottom line: if you're feeling a solid steak or prime rib, Mogul is nice and is above avg for what you'll find in Mammoth. read more

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MY KIDS ATE GOOD HERE! This is an OG Mammoth family owned restaurant and my in-laws loved it and so we brought our kids to try it and also got our stamp of approval. PROS: - prime rib medium rare was cooked perfectly. Mashed potatoes were rich and broccoli side flavorful - lobster tail dinner (1 for $50 and $2 for $89) was succulent and delicious w/ the melted butter. Baked potato w/ butter sour cream was basic. - free bread basket came hot and fresh and my kids ate it up (even with the herbs baked in it) - kids meal pasta (red sauce) was a big portion and my kiddos devoured it (picture is proof lol) - special appetizer was whole steamed artichoke and it was yum - bottle of wine was priced great not too hiked up like other spots - service was A++ our guy was very attentive and friendly. The bussers always came by to clear the table - restroom was clean and they had a baby changing table FTW! CONS: - nada nothing! We'll definitely be regulars here on our family vacations. Thank you for a wonderful dinner service! read more

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The ambiance is old school mountain ski town fine dining. The server was great and actually cooked our steaks and chicken also. The steak was very good and would recommend this place while you are in Mammoth. read more

Finding an INSECT in my food was beyond disgusting. Once that happened, the entire table lost their appetite. The dish was taken away, but the manager kept asking if I wanted something else -- as if I would still be comfortable eating from the same kitchen after that. When I explained why I wasn't comfortable, the manager became defensive and mostly just stared at me instead of offering a solution. We were then told there was "nothing that could be done because it's in the vegetables," which is not reassuring at all. Vegetables still need to be properly washed and inspected. To make matters worse, my friends were still expected to pay for food they could barely touch. No apology, no accountability, and no effort to make things right. The entire interaction felt uncomfortable and dismissive. The outdated carpet throughout the restaurant didn't help--especially after finding a bug in my food. Carpet in a dining area feels like a red flag when it comes to cleanliness. read more

The Mogul Restaurant - Bug with legs in my food, then gaslit by manager when I pointed it out. Guess that's normal to him. U see the legs? - Steakhouses Near Me - Mammoth Lakes, California

AMAZING restaurant experience in Mammoth Lakes! This is one of the best steak places I have tried!! We had drinks first, then an appetizer, followed by the main courses (Check photos). Our server and griller Chef, Karen, is amazing as well! The Restaurant has an intimate atmosphere, the restroom is clean, and everyone in the restaurant, from the host/hostess to the busser to the server, is welcoming and knowledgeable about the food. read more

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The service was great, the food took a normal amount of time and we had no wait for a table. It was a nice and romantic dinner! The only set back was the steak, it wasn't very flavorful and it definitely wasn't med rare... I had to add A1 sauce and I never do that but everything else was amazing especially the lobster. I forgot the kind of fish my husband ordered but he enjoyed it! read more

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Made a reservation for Monday night, and I'm glad we did! It was almost fully booked but we got in at 7:15. The food was great, the prime rib was huge and cooked perfectly. My husband got the elk with chimichurri which he said was fabulous. Everything was great. The vibe and the energy of this place is classy old school ski town - we had a great time and our server was awesome too! This place is pricey but definitely worth it. read more

A restaurant you want to be a regular at! Always an amazing experience at the Mogul. Everything is fresh and made to order. Make sure you get there early, they get busy but their service is unbeatable. Our server Courtney was phenomenal and put everything over the top. Can't wait to go back! read more

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Everything from the ambiance, service, and food at the Mogul is nothing short of exceptional. My go-to is the prime rib, cooked to perfection and incredibly tender. If you're looking for a restaurant that serves amazing grilled meats and a cozy, holiday atmosphere, this is the place to be. The servers and supervisors are all very helpful and kind; it's clear that they genuinely care about providing the best service possible. read more

We got prime rib and wow. The food was amazing. The atmosphere was amazing. Beautiful and home vibe and the service was excellent (thank you Courtney!). Coming from LA, we've tried all the amazing restaurants and this definitely beats them all. Recommend this place over any restaurant in Mammoth. read more

We walked in without reservations at 5:15 had to wait a bit but ultimately got a nice table and had a wonderful evening. Rib eye prime rib clam chowder and sunrise salad were all excellent. Loved the mountain steakhouse vibe. Great service. read more

Great service but below average steaks. The prime rib and the New York strip were not seasoned and very bland. The mushrooms were very good though. read more

Delicious Gem in mammoth. Flavorful nice cut steaks with the perfect sides. The staff is super personable, attentive and fun! The vibe is nice and chill, they even let us start our own steaks by putting them on the grill. We will def be back next time we are in town. Highly recommended! read more

The Mogul Restaurant - Filet, baked potato and veggies - Steakhouses Near Me - Mammoth Lakes, California

3.5 maybe ? mushrooms and wedge salad were excellent. steaks were ok, but not great (my son didnt love the prime rib, but maybe its just he doesnt like prime rib so we cant count that against them). We actually thought Morrisons (that we ate at last year) was better, similar vibe, slightly better food, better bread for sure, and way lower reviews on average. not sure I get it. read more

First review I have done in 8 years or so but someone has to tell everyone how terrible their ribs are. Tasteless and tough as gym shorts, that poor pig died in vein. Worst baby back ribs I have ever had.... Ever read more

My husband, brother and I came here for dinner on a Saturday night while we were visiting Mammoth Lakes. We'd made a reservation just the day before and had no trouble getting one at 7 pm. The outside of the restaurant looks like a log cabin, and it looks like this on the inside too. The space is very cozy and inviting. We had a very friendly and upbeat server who was attentive and ensured we had everything we needed when needed. We had the scallops and the artichoke dip for our appetizers. My husband ordered the artichoke dip on a whim and none of us felt particularly good after eating it because of how heavy it was. For my main, I had the elk chops with a cherry sauce. These were very good, and the serving was also quite generous. All of us left feeling very full. I thought the food here was good but not outstanding. read more

We came to The Mogul Restaurant on Christmas Day without reservation and within the last hour before closing. We were very thankful to the host and waiter who served us. We wouldn't have known where to dine. The food was delicious and ambiance had a lovely cabin feel inside. Highly recommend. read more

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We go here once a year it seems like. One of our favorite restaurants in mammoth because we are always pleased with the service and food. Our server David (if I remember correct) was so professional and friendly. Some of the best service from a restaurant I've ever had. I got the elk chops this time. 2 chops per plate which was a BIG serving. I couldn't eat it all. It had a cherry glaze which was really tasty. I don't normally like cherry but I trusted the chef and I'm glad I did. I had my dinner with a glass of Syrah- it paired wonderfully. Hubby got the prime rib like always and was pleased as ever. read more

The Mogul Restaurant - Elk chops and prime rib - Steakhouses Near Me - Mammoth Lakes, California

This place was a very busy place did not know what to expect but the gracious host Steve, and our server. Courtney deserved every single part of the tip and the love of this exquisite place have nothing but beautiful positive energetic and deliciousness throughout this place is where I would go if it was my last meal before leaving this earth.!!!!! read more

The ahi tuna was really good. Although it was mild (in my opinion--hence the -1 star), the serving size was spot on. The service was also VERY nice... lowkey a little too nice but that shouldn't be an issue ig read more

The Mogul Restaurant - Grilled Ahi Tuna - Steakhouses Near Me - Mammoth Lakes, California

We came on a Friday night with 7pm reservations. When we arrived, there was no record of our reservation. Luckily, they still accommodated us as quickly as possible, which we were so appreciative of as we were celebrating my mom's birthday. Our server, Arturo, was great. He was great at answering questions about serving and cooking the food at the same time. The clam chowder was a little plain, but everything else was delicious. Everything was cooked to perfection and the steaks were so tender. At the end of the meal they brought out some ice cream and sang happy birthday to my mom, and made sure they all knew her name. The inside of the restaurant is really nice, and from some parts in the restaurant you can see the servers cook the food! We will definitely come back, as we are never disappointed leaving the mogul. read more

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Best steaks in Mammoth. Great service from the person answering the phones and well as wait staff while dining.