Must-see restaurants in Eastern Sierra

  • Seasons

    Lone Pine

    Seasons has everything you fantasized about the last time you choked down freeze-dried hiking rations. Goats cheese pizza, steak eight ways, grilled lamb…

  • Lone Pine Smokehouse

    Lone Pine

    The quality at this friendly Texas-style-barbecue place seems to be hit or miss – the beef brisket and pulled pork are most consistent. Despite the…

  • Toomey's

    Mammoth Lakes

    Since 2012, Toomey's chef, once of legendary Whoa Nellie Deli in Lee Vining, has been preparing his eclectic menu of wild-buffalo meatloaf, seafood…

  • Sushi Rei

    Mammoth Lakes

    Modern space with wooden tables and a counter for single diners. Sushi Rei serves sashimi, sushi rolls and ramen, plus all the trimmings (edamame, tempura…

  • Jack's Restaurant & Bakery

    Eastern Sierra

    In business since 1946, old-school diner Jack's stocks a full menu of filling, inexpensive comfort food such as meatloaf and chicken fried steak, as well…

  • The Yodler

    Mammoth Lakes

    Bavarian chalet–style restaurant conveniently located at the bottom of Mammoth Mountain, next to Panorama Gondola, opposite the Main Lodge. Serves…

  • Still Life Cafe

    Eastern Sierra

    Fairly upscale and unexpected in such a flyspeck town, the Still Life Cafe prepares escargot (snails), steak au poivre (with peppercorn) and other French…

  • Great Basin Bakery

    Eastern Sierra

    In the southern part of town, this excellent mom-and-pop bakery serves locally roasted coffee, breakfast sandwiches on freshly baked bagels with local…

  • Rhino's Bar & Grille

    Mono Lake Region

    All-American bar with flags, patches, license plates and beer pumps decorating the walls and ceilings. Typical bar food includes breakfasts, sandwiches…

  • Village Cafe

    Eastern Sierra

    Hidden in a Bishop backstreet you'll find this low-key, friendly joint serving good, inexpensive breakfasts and sandwiches (the latter comes with soup)…

  • Stellar Brew

    Mammoth Lakes

    Proudly locavore and mostly organic, Stellar entices you to settle into a comfy sofa for your daily dose of locally roasted coffee, homemade granola,…

  • Silver Lake Resort Cafe

    Mono Lake Region

    The cafe at the Silver Lake Resort serves casual diner fare such as sandwiches, salads and hefty burgers, but it's best to come for the hearty breakfasts,…

  • High Sierra Bakery

    Mono Lake Region

    With a wooden facade that could be straight out of a Wild West town, this family-owned bakery prepares handmade donuts, croissants, scones and breads…

  • Annett’s Mono Village

    Mono Lake Region

    The cafe at Annett's is a small, retro diner-style place with grey booths serving basic fare such as burgers, sandwiches and American breakfasts.

  • Owens Valley Growers Co-op

    Eastern Sierra

    The cafe, serving locally grown produce and other products, is open for Friday, Saturday and Sunday-night dinners; an outdoor farmers market is held on…

  • Nicely's

    Mono Lake Region

    This diner is so old school it has Kraft macaroni and cheese on its menu. Burgers, eggs Benedict and old-fashioned buttermilk pancakes are more appealing…

  • Lone Star Bistro

    Lone Pine

    You can satisfy most of your needs at this mash-up of a gift shop, deli, ice-cream parlor and cafe. Soups, pastries and hiking fare to go are also offered.

  • Stove

    Mammoth Lakes

    Great coffee and carbs; try the cinnamon-bread French toast and fresh-baked fruit pies. Excellent soups, salads and sandwiches for lunch.