Mountain Room

With the reviews sort of hit or miss I wasn't sure what to really expect for dinner at the Mountain Room. My first impression was how much better of a setting it was in comparison to my experience at the El Tovar at the Grand Canyon. I was pleasatly surprised by the evening ambiance. Our trip in late September meant that it wasn't too crowded, and service was relatively quick. Our server was a very friendly gentleman who made the evening quite pleasant. The ambiance was very nice and I enjoyed our window table near the back. I started with the Burrata and then had the French Onion soup. Both were great. My dinner - I can't remember the exact name, was a dish with oyster mushrooms that was surprisingly good. It's too bad my travel companion wasn't feeling well the evening of our reservation because she couldn't enjoy it all that much. I would make a reservation here again if I were to come back to the park and want a nicer meal out.

This was the best pork chop I've ever had in my life. It was topped with an apple topping, which I was skeptical at first but WOW! So good. After a day of hiking, we went to this restaurant to celebrate our anniversary. The service was awesome, our server checked on us occasionally but was not overbearing. This was a beautiful restaurant, a lot of window seats so you can see the outdoors while you're eating. We would come back!

Came here after a proposal in the valley. Usually you can book smaller groups online max of 6 people I believe. Getting a large group reservation was a little bit more difficult as you need to call in and it took multiple phone calls to even get in touch with someone. We were able to book before our trip for a size of 15, but we needed to size down to 12 as well as request an earlier dinner time a day before our reservation since some people couldn't make it anymore. No luck getting in contact with them on the phone, but we ended up just getting there when they opened and they were accommodating to our change.This restaurant is definitely on the nicer end of places to eat in the park. Most people were dressed up or at least not in casual/hiking clothes. Food was delicious though. Really loved the Rib Eye as well as the appetizers for Brussel sprouts. Service was on point, and they treated our group very well. For desserts, we shared the Asian Pear, cheesecake, and Mexican chocolate cake. The cheesecake was most definitely the best one, while the others were just ok but I'd probably not order again.Overall, this was a wonderful choice to celebrate our recent proposal. Managing reservations would be the only annoying part, but if you have a smaller group, it shouldn't be too much of an issue.

The Mountain room tries to pass as a fine dining experience in Yosemite. The location and the staff may represent that well but the food is nowhere near that. I will start by saying that the staff is really friendly and accommodating. The servers, hosts, etc. all did a fantastic job during our visit. We got sat next to the window so the setting was also decent. It looks out at just some paths and grass, not an insane view but I think it does a good job of still allowing you to feel connected to the outdoors.With the food and the drinks I found it quite lacking. The prices are pretty expensive and it initially feels like it's worth it because of the location and setting but the menu is trying too hard. The drinks were poorly made and all of the food that we ordered was overcooked. I understand that the difficulty to get a lot of talent to work in a remote place is something to factor in but if I'm paying for an expensive steak cut or a top shelf alcohol then I would want it to at least be enjoyable.You are limited in your options in the valley and this place isn't the worst, I think I would just recommend if you decide to go here to just not get the fanciest dishes. Go for basic and simple and you will probably will get closer to your expectations!

Delicious food and excellent service in a beautiful setting. The kitchen can be a bit slow, so leave yourself time. But overall, a great experience. We will be back!

Of the three restaurants at the Yosemite Valley Lodge, Mountain Room is the "nice" steakhouse option. Reservations available, table service, a relatively quiet, relaxed steakhouse experience. Keep in mind though, you're still in a federally run place in a national park, so don't expect it to be Aspen.Service is good although food took a while to come. Ribeye steak was tasty and the kid's steak was actually medium with a good size, easily the standout (for the price). The oyster mushroom pasta was soggy, had no flavor, and the mushrooms were not good - pass on that dish.

Outstanding dining experience. I took the caretaker on my property (I am significantly broken and I have a huge home and 10 acres and need help) to Yosemite, as he had never been. On our last night in the park I took him to The Mountain Room for a great dinner. Indeed, it was. I ordered the prime sirloin and it was rather tough ( I don't buy sirloin, yet our server told me it was tender). When he checked in I told him it was pretty tough. He upgraded me to the filet, no charge. I don't typically order filet, but the flavor was outstanding. There was a significant price difference on the filet, yet Darren brought me a new complete plate --steak, potato, vegetable and zero upcharge.Darren got a HUGE tip and I will absolutely dine there again and ask for Darren

Stopped in again during our yearly visit to Yosemite. I was so excited as this meal is always a highlight of the trip. Had a reservation and was quickly seated. Server was helpful in drink recommendations, we ordered the lavender lemonade and apple martini. For an appetizer we opted for the tuna tartar- it was okay but would've been better if the tuna had more flavor or a drizzle of sauce on top, it was slightly plain. For entrees we both ordered the filet mignon and I added a head on garlic shrimp. As soon as I cut into the shrimp it leaked a large amount of bright orange fluid and then found the shrimp was still very raw. The dish was remade, but sadly the shrimp was still slightly raw. The server also never checked on us again to see how the new dish was. The rest of the meal was great but those two raw shrimps and lack of follow up docked a star. I will not be ordering shrimp again if I return.

Oh yeah! Can't believe I managed to get a last-minute reservation - I think people were still thinking they might see the Firefalls - but it was overcast and rainy and we had recently checked in to the lodge and wouldn't have made it by sunset to the viewing area anyway - Everything about dining here was great - from being seated to walking out - we had a wonderful waitress - was it Colleen? - and she was attentive from the start - from drink order immediately, to taking our order, to correcting an incorrect plate brought out (woops wrong steak! med rare, not well) all done in a personable manner - the manager came over and apologized for the mix up - which we hadn't even registered yet because my husband only had an edge bite of the steak - it was such a pleasure to eat there.The food? Also great! Ordered Lobster mac n cheese appetizer, salmon plate, steak, poke appetizer for a main, and the chicken. Yes, sure, the menu was not extensive - that just means that they will have to do a great job with it - and they did! For dessert, good vanilla ice cream and something like a chocolate brownie, I'm not sure - but it was all devoured. I apologize for the mac n cheese picture, the kids dug in before my picture - we at it all! I did NOT expect good food in the park, it has always been mediocre at best - but they really stepped it up at Mountain Room - we enjoyed all of it, and wished that we were able to get reservations the next night. As we left, the waitress and the manager, and the hostess all thanked us for coming. It was truly a wonderful feeling coming into the park and meeting employees that clearly know how to do their job and seem to be enjoying themselves. FANTASTIC!

The Mountain Room doesn't disappoint! It's a great place to enjoy a delicious dinner after a day of Yosemite adventures. We enjoyed the (relative) quiet of the dining room. Most of the restaurant options in Yosemite Valley are cafeteria style, noisy and hectic. We were able to relax and enjoy an unhurried meal at the Mountain Room. We opted for the roasted Brussels sprouts appetizer. I ordered the French onion soup and a salad. The soup was absolutely delicious--perfectly seasoned with the perfect onion/cheese/broth ratio! The salad was fresh and tasty. My husband chose the Wagyu beef burger and enjoyed it as well. The service was very good with a professional staff. We topped off our dinner with a slice of Mexican chocolate cake, which tasted amazing, but was a little dry. Overall, a great experience! Be sure to book reservations in advance.