Restaurants near Yosemite Valley

“Two of us ordered the 7oz sirloins medium rare. Both plates were sent back for being significantly over cooked and tasteless. Reordered the duck which was excellent.”

“everything the lodge was beautiful the service excellent the view from our table was gorgeous watching the water fall and the deer that came up outside was incredible will keep coming back”

“Overall the experience was good (2nd meal in 4 days there). The server was great but staffing was short and the bar was being refurbished. So, no cocktail and they forgot the salad. Despite excellent pacing two days ago, this night was a miss. That said, the server was excellent and the food tasted great. The steak was tasty and cooked to perfection and to the requested warmth. The flourless chocolate torte was really great. Often, these are only good; this one was off-the-charts great.”

“Found this late after overpaying for food in the gift shop which is in the front of the building.

They have different choices each day and prices were not bad for what you get. The food was actually pretty good, but that could have been we were just back from a day of hiking and were starving?

Staff are mostly friendly, we did get a older guy on the last day that didn't seen to be enjoying his job, but the younger staff were all friendly and willing to chat when they weren't busy, they are a great resource for pointers and suggestions on places to see while there.”

“Tasty bites for everyone. Quick, efficient service at normal ark prices...i.e. a bit high, but convenience is everything. The Peets Coffee staff deserve a special shout out as they appeared severely understaffed and rose to the occasion!
The blowers above the entrance doors are obnoxiously loud...but I'm sure there's a method to their madness.”

“After a long day of hiking, one of my favorite things is a good margarita and who would have thought I’d find a fantastic one right in Yosemite? 1899 Bar was such a pleasant surprise. The space is clean and modern, with a comfortable vibe that feels perfect after being out on the trails. The staff were warm, welcoming, and genuinely friendly, which just added to the experience. Definitely a gem in the park! 🍹🌲”

“Honestly can’t fault the food or service. We went on a busy Friday and ordered the chicken tenders, pulled pork sandwich, onion rings and fries. We really enjoyed our food- it was hot, tenders were crispy and chicken moist. The fries and sandwich were also great. The onion rings were also really crisp and hot when we got them. It took less than 10 mins for food for 4 people to come out. Server was friendly and patient. Not to mention the food was really reasonably priced especially considering where you are. Will be visiting again.”

“Went for breakfast the Tuesday after Labor Day. We'd stayed in Curry Village and were about to hike Vernal and Nevada falls, so this was convenient. The dining pavilion opens at 7am for breakfast and they serve some nice hot options. I had the burrito and my friend had the pancakes. It was all good. They have nice clean spacious restrooms right at the entrance. There are water refill stations both inside, and there's one with good flow right outside the gift shop / grocery store. Also pretty nice views outside in the morning light.”

“Peet's coffee in Yosemite hits 10x harder. It was amazing. Enjoy your hot coffee in the morning before setting out to hike. Super thankful and appreciate the staff for handling all the long lines daily.”

“Great staff who ensured that we had an enjoyable stay.”

“Usually, when staying at a historic hotel in a national park, you get your fill of staff who don't care. That was definitely NOT the case here. The staff cheerfully greeted us at every encounter. Bar food and service were excellent. They kept apologizing for a short wait, but who cares when you are lounging around on vacation? The main dining room is a must for dinner. We had a few hiccups, but the staff bent over backwards to accommodate us. I come to these places to relax, not rush through every meal in a frenetic attempt to cram my day full of tasks. If I miss something, I will come back. Special shout-out to the host and hostess at the afternoon tea on Sunday, 12/7/25. Unfortunately, I cannot remember their names, but they were excellent, engaging, and interesting to talk with. They deserve kudos. Another staff member who stood out was the dining room host at breakfast. He was one of the most pleasant and helpful and deserves high praise. Thank you for an enjoyable trip!”

“Two of us ordered the 7oz sirloins medium rare. Both plates were sent back for being significantly over cooked and tasteless. Reordered the duck which was excellent.”

“There was a long line when we went but the service was great. We waited less than 5 minutes. I like my Pecan crunch oatmeal latte. The staff were really friendly.”

“Even considering that this is pizza from a tourist area, it easily ranks among the best pizzas I’ve ever had. The flavor is truly unique, and enjoying a hot, delicious pizza surrounded by nature made the experience incredibly satisfying.”