6 Best American Restaurants in Yosemite Valley

“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.“

“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.“

“In thanks to Degnan's Kitchen for being open Christmas Day, 2025. I am truly grateful and appreciative of the kindness shown to us on Christmas Day. All smiles and happy holiday attitudes. Such lovely people! I'm pretty sure most would have liked to have been home with family. Again, thank you to Degnan's and the community of employees who worked hard to provide a nice meal and for making us feel welcome at the cafe.

The lentil soup was delicious as was the BLT sandwich. And who knew, they have the best coffee, bar none! Lots of good options at a decent price.

Best employees ever! I wish I could give them 100 stars for customer service.“

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

“We had a great meal on our last night in Yosemite. Our waiter was very patient with our large group with kids and all the food came out correct. The appetizers were our favorite, especially the Brussels sprouts and fried mushrooms. The pear salad was also great! The kids were very happy with their steam bites. We will definitely visit again next time we are in Yosemite.“

“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!“