Convict Lake Resort Restaurant

Top choice in Eastern Sierra


Widely considered to be the best restaurant within a 100-mile radius. Expertly prepared fish and meat dishes such as beef Wellington, filet mignon, wild mushroom duxelle in puffed pastry and bourbon glace de veau, or Long Island duck with Grand Marnier orange zest are served in a romantic, candlelit dining room. The presentation is beautiful, and will impress your date.

Try the rich Belgian chocolate ganache to round off the meal.


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