Must-see restaurants in Yosemite & the Sierra Nevada

  • Sierra Subs & Salads

    Sequoia National Park

    Friendly roadside sandwich and salad shop with a riverside back deck. There's a choice of fresh breads along with healthy wraps, freshly baked pizzas,…

  • 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…

  • Tuolumne Meadows Store

    Yosemite National Park

    Browse the busy aisles of the Tuolumne Meadows Store, which stocks just about every necessity you could possibly have forgotten: wine, beer, chips,…

  • 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…

  • Sugar Pine Cafe

    Yosemite & the Sierra Nevada

    Gussied up with chrome soda-counter stools and red circular booths, this 1940s-era diner serves yummy breakfast items like omelets, buttermilk pancakes or…

  • 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…

  • White Wolf Lodge Dining Room

    Yosemite National Park

    The small, rustic dining room of the White Wolf Lodge is open for a buffet breakfast and in the evening for family-style dinners inside or on the front…

  • 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…

  • Sequoia Snack Shack

    Sequoia National Park

    A small shop selling selling delicious warm griddle donuts (yep, donuts heated on a waffle griddle). You can also find 'healthy junk food', nuts, seeds,…

  • Antoinette's Coffee & Goodies

    Sequoia National Park

    A small, basic cafe serving deli sandwiches, coffee made from locally roasted beans, hot chai tea and fresh-squeezed juices and baked goods. Their bagels…

  • Sal’s Taco Truck

    Yosemite & the Sierra Nevada

    Located in the parking lot opposite the Mariposa Museum & History Center, this Mexican food truck is a local favorite and has the cheapest menu in town…

  • 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…

  • Lodgepole Market Center

    Sequoia National Park

    The park's biggest general store sells groceries, camping supplies, snacks and hot drinks. It's recently refurbished snack bar also serves various hot…

  • 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)…

  • Cedar Grove Snack Bar

    Kings Canyon National Park

    This basic counter-service grill dishes up hot meals (burgers/hot dogs/burritos) and cold deli sandwiches. Dine outside on the riverside deck. In summer…

  • Brewbakers Brewing Company

    Sequoia National Park

    Always jam-packed, Brewbakers beckons thirsty hikers with house-made sodas and craft beers. A huge menu of burgers, pizzas, pastas and salads promises…

  • Snowflake Room

    Yosemite National Park

    Located upstairs, the Snowflake Room has walls covered with cool old ski photos and pieces of vintage ski equipment. On weekends and holidays, the cozy…

  • 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…

  • Hume Lake Snack Shop

    Sequoia & Kings Canyon National Parks

    Casual fast-food spot serving burgers, chicken sandwiches, chicken strips, hot dogs, and nachos and cheese. Plus, ice cream, root beer floats, coffee and…

  • Three Rivers Village Market

    Sequoia National Park

    Small supermarket selling campfire food supplies, snacks, drinks and take-out deli picnic salads, sandwiches and freshly cooked barbecue meat (cooked on…

  • 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.

  • Wolf Creek Restaurant

    Yosemite & the Sierra Nevada

    Recently reopened, this country kitchen offers a new menu of American comfort food, including meatloaf, steak and homemade lasagna. The garden is a lovely…

  • 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…

  • Glacier Point Snack Bar

    Yosemite National Park

    When Glacier Point Rd is open, this unexciting snack bar at Glacier Point is the only place to eat. Hot dogs, chili dogs and premade sandwiches are all…

  • Crane Flat Gas Station & More

    Yosemite National Park

    Gas-station store stocking snacks, camping supplies, souvenirs, beer, wine and a wide selection of food items. Gas pumps open 24 hours with card. Also has…

  • 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.

  • Meadow Grill

    Yosemite National Park

    Hot dogs, burgers and a few salads are available on a deck near the parking area. Even when lines are long, the food's served up fairly quickly.

  • Half Dome Village Gift & Grocery

    Yosemite National Park

    The Half Dome Village store is undoubtedly handy if you’re in the neighborhood and need food, snacks, camping supplies, sodas, gifts or beer.

  • 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.

  • Mar-Val

    Yosemite & the Sierra Nevada

    This large grocery store at the eastern end of town is a good place to stock up on food and supplies before heading into Yosemite.

  • Village Grill

    Yosemite National Park

    Fight the chipmunks for burgers, hot sandwiches, wraps, chili, salads and fries alfresco. Expect crowds and lines.