The Ahwahnee Dining Room
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The food and its presentation was very good. It was on the expensive side but we had the wine pairings which accounts for that. I recommend it.
One of the most beautiful dining rooms in the world. A truly memorable atmosphere. Unfortunately, the food doesn't match. It was a prix fixed menu with elk as the only entry. It was very dry and somewhat tasteless.
We have eaten here a few times. The over all experience of being in the beautiful historic dining room with views of the valley is wonderful, however the Grand Brunch is decidedly not worth it. The cost is $70 per person for mass produced foods. The pastries are absolutely not fresh, the eggs are the same eggs served at the curry village cafeteria, and the breakfast meats are average. This is a few steps up from a standard hotels continental breakfast. I will say the staff has...read full review
Hours
| Monday | 7 - 10AM 11AM - 2PM 5:30 - 9PM |
| Tuesday | 5:30 - 9PM 7 - 10AM 11AM - 2PM |
| Wednesday | 5:30 - 9PM 7 - 10AM 11AM - 2PM |
| Thursday | 7 - 10AM 11AM - 2PM 5:30 - 9PM |
| Friday | 5:30 - 9PM 7 - 10AM 11AM - 2PM |
| Saturday | 7 - 10AM 11AM - 2PM 5:30 - 9PM |
| Sunday | 5:30 - 9PM 11AM - 2PM 7 - 10AM |
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. 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. The Ahwahnee Cabernet and the piano player's performance were also well-received.
Guests noted that the buffet food is sometimes not 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. The truffle deviled eggs, oxtail pasta, and crème brûlée were praised, while the salmon was a bit overdone. The dining room is magnificent, with views from the huge windows that are stunning. The service was described as okay, with the waitstaff being nice enough but making some mistakes and not being entirely professional.