The Ahwahnee Dining Room
$$$ • American, New American, Vegan
Hours:
1 Ahwahnee Drive, Yosemite Valley
(209) 372-1489
About The Ahwahnee Dining Room
Customers' Favorites
The Ahwahnee Breakfast Buffet
Ahwahnee Seasonal Salad
Roasted Cauliflower
Chicken Tenders
Seared Sea Bass
Dinner Buffet
Side of Bacon
Queens Table
Seafood Pasta
Deserts
The Ahwahnee Dining Room Reviews
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Hours
| Monday | 5:30 - 9PM 7 - 10AM |
| Tuesday | 7 - 10AM 5:30 - 9PM |
| Wednesday | 5:30 - 9PM 7 - 10AM |
| Thursday | 7 - 10AM 5:30 - 9PM |
| Friday | 5:30 - 9PM 7 - 10AM |
| Saturday | 5:30 - 9PM 7 - 10AM |
| Sunday | 7 - 10AM 5:30 - 9PM |
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The Ahwahnee Dining Room offers a relaxing and unhurried breakfast experience with a stunning view. The dining room is a beautiful, majestic setting, and the staff is described as helpful and attentive. The server is knowledgeable about the history of Yosemite. The dinner and breakfast are served as buffets, which may not suit all guests, but the food is diversified and well prepared. The bar menu is limited, but a piano player adds a special touch to the evening.
Recent reviews highlight that meats are fantastic, tender, and perfectly cooked, and the mac and cheese is top-shelf. The Sunday Grand Brunch was described as amazing, with lots of delicious options for breakfast and lunch, including continental, fish, vegan, gluten free, and exotic desserts. The prime rib was extra tender, and servers were very attentive, even celebrating a birthday with a cupcake and candle. Guests noted that the buffet food is edible but not always fresh from the kitchen, and some dishes like Caesar salad and steamed asparagus were unremarkable. The mushroom soup served before the buffet was a highlight for many.
Overall, the experience at The Ahwahnee blends enjoyment with some disappointment. The ambiance of the historic hotel, with its Native American art and gorgeous woodwork, makes it a delight for the eyes and possibly justifies the steep prices. However, some guests felt rushed due to timing issues with the buffet, and the food quality did not always meet expectations.