Hemlock Restaurant & Bar

Robin and I went for the Thanksgiving Feast and had a wonderful time. We were greeted immediately by the host. The restaurant is very small and classy. Indoor seating is limited to about 12 at tables and another 15 at the bar. Outdoors seating was available for about another 20. It was a cool evening so we were offered a table indoors but we chose to sit outside where we were very comfortable sitting near a gas fire pit and patio tower heaters.We could tell that the staff weren't expecting people to sit outside because they had to light the patio heaters although they had a couple of big gas fire pits blazing. They offered us a seat at the bar and we had cosmopolitans while the table was made ready. While at the bar, Chef Mateo came and introduced himself and verbally presented his menu. Our waitress did comment that we must be locals because no one else preferred outdoor seating. The dinner began with pumpkin soup with toasted sage which was wonderful, followed by a traditional but exceptional roast turkey, mashed potatoes, gravy, roasted Brussels sprouts and bread dressing. Chef Mateo came back to our table to see how we were enjoying the meal. We were all smiles. The turkey was WONDERFUL. Chef Mateo told us it was marinated for 3 days. I had only eaten Brussels Sprouts one other time and swore I would never eat them again. Chef Mateo turned me around on the Brussels Sprouts and I look forward to having his again. Desert was a simple but delicious cinnamon apple crisp with ice cream. The meal was made perfect by accompanying it with a Justin Vineyards Sauvignon Blanc, a California coastal wine that is Medium-bodied and dry. After dinner we relaxed with a classic Grand Marnier snifter and coffee. Epic meal and service. After having had holiday meals at the Ahwahnee and Wawona dining rooms, the Narrow Gauge Inn, the June Bug, Oakhurst Grill, and Ducey's I can say it was the best Holiday meal we have had from any area restaurant. I would recommend making reservations because indoor seating is limited. A big thank you to all the staff and Chef Mateo. We'll be back. Can't wait!

Welcome Yelpies !!! The menu is nice and simple yet the choices will entice you to figure out what drink to go with such an amazing menu. Don't worry the staff will lead you in the right direction. I couldn't believe I was eating at a hotel. The indoor seating was nice but man the outdoor seating is amazing. Get in here and enjoy

Hemlock is a nice place. Nice atmosphere. You can sitoutside or inside. The inside is connected to the lobby of the hotel so it will feel a tiny bit lobby'ish but the furnishings are nice and there's a bar, tv, fireplace. I had the bruschetta as a starter and it was really tasty. I had the chicken penne pasta for my main entree and it was very tasty. The pasta uses a light Alfredo sauce and includes mushrooms and dried tomatoes. I really liked it. I decided to go full course and also had the molten lava cake. It comes with a sliced up strawberry and a scoop of vanilla ice cream. It was pretty good. The cake was really rich. The service was personable and friendly but as they are a newer establishment it seems like some of the communication kinks may need to be worked out as I did sit down unattended for about 5 minutes.Ultimately not a big deal and overall I really liked the place, the people working there and the food.

Great outdoor patio that has ambiance resembling Napa Valley. Craft food and beverages offering. Enjoyable experience.

I have stayed here a couple of times the restuarant is excellent The food is amazing and the atmosphere is fun

Alyssa our server for breakfast was amazing super friendly and made sure we had everything we needed. The food is delicious and generous portions. We will definitely back for dinner as well.

My wife and I tried the restaurant/bar last night before going to the movies. We sat at the bar and were served by Krisann who did a very nice job given that this was her 2nd or 3rd night serving/bartending solo. We ordered an Old Fashioned and one of their specialty drinks "Little Church on the Hill". Both were good but Krisann missed the muddled cucumber that was to be in specialty drink. She's still new and trying very hard. Later we ordered two IPAs. The beer selection is limited and they do not have draught beer. Our IPAs were served in a can, with a pilsner glass.For food we ordered the Mediterranean Platter and the Impossible Cigar (with Waygu beef). The Med Platter was awesome (fresh and plentiful). The Impossible Cigar was "okay" in taste but overpriced for only one roll, cut in half; recommend two rolls, four halves. The bar/restaurant area is nicely done. Obviously everything is new, crisp, clean. Restrooms are well done. There was one other guest at the bar when we got there so the atmosphere was a bit sterile. Got better after we suggested some ambient, overhead music.They did honor a "locals" discount which did not show on the bill, just the grand total. We suggested they make that adjustment so that guests can tip on the pre-discounted total.All in all, not a disappointing first experience and we will try them again!

We ate here when they first opened and it was a good experience. Unfortunately we decided to go again for Sunday breakfast today and it was totally the opposite experience. Service was slow and took forever to get the food even though there was no customers, then when we got the food it was reheated droll. The southwest bowl seemed to be missing the chorizo, the potatoes were just horrible and the toast would better be described as croutons. To top everything off.... lukewarm coffee? We're local folks that try to support local businesses but I would rather eat fast food next time than give them my money

I want to give a huge shout out to Mateo over at the inelle hotel in oakhurst. After a really really hard day we realized we had not eaten and decided to head over and try the bar bites. We ordered drinks and wagu sliders along with mozzarella sticks and their fries. I must say I dont think I've ever had mozzarella sticks made fresh and from scratch before. They were amazing. The sliders fantastic and the twice baked fries were crispy and delicious! We enjoyed sitting at the bar while Mateo wore many hats as bartender and Souz Chef. Many hotel guests joined in and it was definitely a night of learning new people and forgetting the day we had had. Before leaving we went out to the patio where we enjoyed the huge fire pit and spoke with a lovely couple from London on sabbatical. Turns out he knew all about Mt. Chipotle. This is definitely a hidden gem and hope more locals will visit and bring business to them during this slow time. The vibe was easy and classy and should be enjoyed.

This is not a typical hotel restaurant. Though small, the furnishings reflect an open, welcoming atmosphere. Heather, our server, was so personable and knowledgeable. The chef visited with us. Our breakfasts were outstanding and presented very well. We will be back.