Must-see restaurants in Yosemite & the Sierra Nevada

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

Located at the El Mono Motel, this cafe is a charming spot for sandwiches, scones and good organic espresso drinks. There's a cozy wood-floored interior,…

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,…

Don't miss the coffee and home-baked goodies at the cute East Side Bake Shop; check its calendar for fun local music at weekends. Call ahead during winter…

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

A small bar with cowboy-rustic decor and excellent thin-crust pizza, plus sandwiches, fries, onion rings and salads.

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

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…

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…

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,…

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

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…

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…

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…

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…

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

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-…

Stock up on quality groceries at the local market, whose diverse selection seems more like that of a big-city grocery store, even with British and Aussie…

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…

After a day on the slopes or trails, people gather at the long bar or around the pool table of this no-nonsense, no-attitude place, which has been around…