Must-see restaurants in Yosemite & the Sierra Nevada

  • Silver City Mountain Resort Restaurant

    Sequoia National Park

    This little country store serves simple fare – usually one or two choices like salmon or pasta – on wooden picnic tables. Try the dreamy thick slabs of…

  • Stone Fly

    Yosemite & the Sierra Nevada

    Meaty mains like 16oz rib eyes, wood-fired chicken and spice-rubbed pork tenderloin join wood-fired pizzas and homemade desserts on this mouthwatering…

  • Char-Cu-Te-Rie

    Sequoia National Park

    Truffled eggs on brioche French toast; sourdough sandwiches spread with goat cheese and sweet figs; maple-bacon popcorn; date and Nutella ice-cream shakes…

  • Half Dome Village Pizza Deck

    Yosemite National Park

    Enjoy tasty pizza at this buzzing eatery that becomes a chatty après-hike hangout in the late afternoon. Specialty pizzas like the Hog Heaven (pepperoni,…

  • Majestic Yosemite Coffee Bar

    Yosemite National Park

    In the morning, the Majestic Yosemite Bar transforms into a cafe serving espresso drinks, pastries and continental breakfast items.

  • Wawona Pioneer Gift & Grocery

    Yosemite National Park

    Well-stocked market with good camping supplies, sandwich counter, coffee and large gift shop in the back.

  • Half Dome Village Pavilion

    Yosemite National Park

    The cafeteria-style setup at the main restaurant in Half Dome Village has all the charm of a train-station waiting room. The quality of the food has…

  • Mill Cafe

    Mammoth Lakes

    Great outdoor patio and outdoor fire pit on the base of the Mammoth Mountain, between the Village and Main Lodge. It's a perfect spot for happy hour. The…

  • Sweetwater Grocery & Deli

    Yosemite & the Sierra Nevada

    Decent grocery and deli. There's a few simple dining tables in store. The counter serves fresh breakfasts, like avocado toast or the Streetwater omelet,…

  • Mogul Restaurant

    Mammoth Lakes

    Carnivores will love Mogul's. The cabin-style restaurant serves top quality steaks, cooked four ways and served with steamed veggies (plus, either baked…

  • Cocina Michoacana

    Yosemite & the Sierra Nevada

    Quick and friendly service and large servings of tasty Mexican fare make this a popular restaurant with locals. There's a large menu, with familiar dishes…

  • Base Camp Café

    Mammoth Lakes

    Fuel up with a bracing dose of organic tea or coffee and a filling breakfast (pancakes, eggs, burritos and omelets), or comfort food such as Tex-Mex…

  • Good Life Café

    Mammoth Lakes

    Healthy food, generously filled veggie wraps and big bowls of salad make this a perennially popular place at lunchtime. It's been around for more than 20…

  • Priest Station Cafe

    Yosemite & the Sierra Nevada

    Pleasant mountain views from the deck of this roadside restaurant around 5 miles west of Groveland are worth stopping for. Good biscuits and gravy for…

  • Buck Meadows Restaurant & Bar

    Yosemite & the Sierra Nevada

    Classic friendly American, diner-style joint, with dated decor, booths and counter stools. After a long day at Yosemite, the half-pound 49er burgers…

  • Cedar House Restaurant & Bar & Grill

    Yosemite & the Sierra Nevada

    Don't expect much at this restaurant catering to the captive guests of the Yosemite Cedar Lodge and people entering/exiting the park. The basic burger-…

  • South Gate Brewing Company

    Yosemite & the Sierra Nevada

    About a quarter mile west of the junction of Hwys 41 and 49, this popular microbrewery pub serves primo burgers (made with grass-fed beef), brick-oven…

  • 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,…

  • 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…

  • 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…

  • 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…

  • 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…

  • 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,…

  • 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…

  • 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…

  • 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…

  • 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.