It's a halfsies for me. This establishment has had many iterations. Pluses are- a new great menu and vibe. Some of the wait staff has been great and apologetic when it's chaotic. Others completely fail and don't seem to care. Minuses are- Often long waits for service at tables and one of the dark haired bartenders makes you feel awkward for even trying to go get a drink. Think of walking into a surf shop and immediately feeling out of place. Not so great. Go for the food, the rest is a roll of the dice. read more

Keep going back to Bar Sierra The food is very good and great quality. Tonight we had the poke nachos, hoisin wings and Brussels. All were great. Drinks are excellent but it was a dry night for us. What stood out most was the great service by Dave. read more

Not sure why this place has such low reviews. I went there before checking reviews, glad I did. I liked it so much I went twice in 5 nights. Super casual, with a lot of local customers. If you are looking for a fancy night out, maybe try something else. I was there for happy hour both times. Service was great. Customers were friendly. Brussels sprouts were delicious and unbelievably cheap. I couldn't make them at home for this price. A must order. Hoisin wings were great. Deviled eggs good, with a little kick. Good burger. Good price on local drafts. Solid mixed drinks. I will definitely go back. read more

Super yummy meal all around. Everything was good & reasonably priced for what you were getting. They were able to take our large party last minute very quickly & our waitress was efficient. Would recommend the Brussels sprouts and the summit burger. The location itself has a game room and live music that really topped off the experience. read more

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Nice open restaurant, bar, a few TV's and a rec room with a pool table and arcade games. Just one bathroom that was pretty dirty but when we came, kids kept running in and out. Look folks, watch your kids please, it isn't up to the staff to babysit. We had the ham croquettes, airline chicken and the burger. All were delicious! Convenient location, plenty of seating too. Service was great for us. read more

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Delicious food, great ambiance and friendly service. Definitely would recommend Bar Sierra! read more

Bar Sierra - Crispy Brussels - Barbeque Near Me - Mammoth Lakes, California

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The food was amazing. We ordered the burgers and also their tuna nachos, which were so good we had to try them a couple of times during our stay at the resort. The beers they recommended were also delicious, and what's best it was supporting local breweries. The staff was pretty friendly and accommodating. At night they have live music which is nice and they have an outside patio if you have any furry babies. read more

Bar Sierra - Tuna Poke Nachos - Barbeque Near Me - Mammoth Lakes, California

Stopped in here just because we drove by and it looked cool, and we were so glad we did! What an awesome hangout! Definitely upscale "ski lodge" in feel, but at the same time, cozy and low key. They have an excellent selection of craft beers, plus wine and cocktails. And the food was both innovative and delicious. I had the dragon-something-sando, and it was fantastic. Pickled veggies in the sandwich had me raising my eyebrows at fist, but the first bit proved it to be a genius move. The service was excellent, and the price was more than reasonable. We'll definitely be back. read more

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This place is where you go when you don't want diner food or old style mammoth. It has beautiful ambiance on the inside and the food is very high quality. I would suggest this place is you want a little more upper class mammoth. It's a great date spot and the bar has a huge selection. The menu is small but each item we had was amazing. read more

Bar Sierra - Burger - Barbeque Near Me - Mammoth Lakes, California

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This place is LEGIT!! Came here for the first time during our snowboarding trip and food was gas, wait staff was friendly, and ambience was super sick with a good view of the mountains outside the windows. I'd like to visit again next time we're in the area. read more

Bar Sierra - Classic Caesar - Barbeque Near Me - Mammoth Lakes, California

Food was pretty good. Service was prompt and very friendly. On my list now. I'll be back.

I wandered by here on my way back to my condo across the street. I hadn't been here since it was Rafters. Bar Sierra opened 1.5 years ago and the inside appeared unchanged from the previous restaurant. They have Trivia Night on Thursday's starting at 7pm. It's free and hosted by a fun guy named Maurice. There are prizes for 1st, 2nd, and 3rd! A fun thing to do on a Thursday evening. They have other entertainment on the weekends. There is also a side room with a variety of arcade games. There are 16 local beers on tap. We didn't eat, but it's a simple one page menu featuring BBQ. The central fireplace makes for a cozy setting for an evening. We will be back to check out the restaurant, despite its varied reviews on Yelp. If anything, it's a fun, warm place to have a few drinks in the evening! read more

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Off the beaten Mammoth path just a bit but an oh-so-cool vibe and chill. Fantastic ribeye, salmon and appetizers. Bottle of Napa Zin for $45 that drank like $100. Will (our server) was outstanding. Make this a don't skip place on your next Mammoth Adventure - and make it an Alterra Day! read more

Bar Sierra - Family toast! - Barbeque Near Me - Mammoth Lakes, California

We started with wings and they were super crispy and delicious. I ordered the meat plate with mac and cheese, and french fries. The food was absolutely phenomenal here and I was blown away. 100/10 The service was really good and attentive. Everyone was really friendly. The ambiance is really nice in here. The lighting is dim so it feels cool and also romantic. There's stool seating and couch seating so it feels casual. It kind of feels like you're in someone's house or at a casual not crowded party. read more

Bar Sierra - meat plate with smoked chicken, mac n cheese, and french fries - Barbeque Near Me - Mammoth Lakes, California

I always come to Bar Sierra when I am in town Excellent service, quality food, and great atmosphere The burger is phenomenal read more

This review is for a server that felt she needed to make a presence not the actual GREAT server we had. I truly wish this review could be different, because Bar Sierra has a fun atmosphere and the food itself has always been decent. Unfortunately, our most recent visit was overshadowed by one staff member who made the experience genuinely unpleasant from start to finish. There is a particular waitress--older, very skinny, wearing obvious fake glasses--who never gives her name and seems to go out of her way to make guests feel unwelcome. The moment we were seated, she acted annoyed, and before we even had a chance to order, she came by and removed the menus from our table without a word. She never checked on us, never came around to take orders, and when we eventually had to go up to the bar to order our own drinks and food, she rolled her eyes at us as if we were inconveniencing her. It didn't stop there. At one point, she openly talked negatively about our party within earshot of others--completely unprofessional and honestly shocking for any restaurant, let alone a place in Mammoth where hospitality is usually top-notch. This wasn't a one-time moment of stress or a busy-night slip. Her attitude was consistently rude, dismissive, and disrespectful. It's disappointing and honestly embarrassing behavior for a place that should be focused on creating a welcoming environment for visitors. I hope management takes this seriously, because Bar Sierra could be a great stop--but as long as this staff member continues treating customers this way, it's impossible to recommend the experience. read more

This place has turned a corner. New management, new chef, new menu and great bartenders. I had the brussels as a starter and the fire side burger for main. I'll be going back to work my way through the menu. read more

Order the cheese curds! They are wonderful. I also ordered the summit burger and added bacon, I would skip the bacon unless you like it extra crispy. read more

Bar Sierra - Barbeque Near Me - Mammoth Lakes, California

I'm so happy to see my favorite Chef back running this place! The food is always amazing.... Salads, apps and mains, you can't choose wrong. They have a big bar and cocktail lounge with a cozy fireplace and live music. The dining room is also great, especially for large groups, it's massive. Definitely check it out. read more

Don't be put off by previous reviews. This is a gem to visit. It may not get the traffic as it's not on the "main drag" but it's actually in the real village a few blocks off Canyon Blvd. Some may think because it's part of Outbound resorts is not open to others. It's is open and wonderful. We went Friday and it was so nice we went back Saturday. Staff ( Will) ( boundless energy and infectious personality) on Friday was the reason we returned. Server ( Iaona) on Saturday was great. Service, food and drinks were perfect. Fireplace was perfectly placed and comforting. Both nights allowed table conversation in a normal volume. Can't recommend this place enoufh. enough. Oh yeh, food was delicious and great presentation. read more

This place was okay. Drinks weren't that great. I had the Airline chicken, it was really good with the curry. Burger was dry and tuna nachos could have used more tuna. Arcade only had about 3 machines working, the kids were disappointed. I'm very understanding of a busy night and service being slow. But we never received water and had to ask multiple times for items. read more

Wait staff was excellent, acknowledged us when we entered. Turned down the indoor fireplace when we were too hot. Hubby had a warm goat cheese salad and I had steak frites. We also had bar drinks. Everything and the service was thumbs up! read more

Bar Sierra definitely doesn't deserve such a low rating! Everything is wonderful -- the atmosphere, the service, and especially the food. We're enjoying their Thanksgiving menu right now, and it's absolutely delicious. Thank you so much to the team for these amazing dishes and a fantastic experience. We'll definitely be back! read more

This restaurant/bar is part of the Outbound Hotels. So you can park in their parking lot. Walking in, the restaurant is room with a big bar and a big fireplace in the middle of the room. There's also an arcade room off to the side. Didn't really check out what games they had or how big it was. Their menu just changed so there are no bbq items. Mostly burgers, salads and some sides. I was very disappointed to find this out as I was looking forward to having some bbq. But I'm guessing this is their winter menu and probably can't really do bbq in this type of weather. The service here was not the greatest as it was hard to flag down someone to take our order or get refills. They are definitely under staffed and it being President's weekend, they really could have used the added staff support. Their drinks are just ok. Nothing to write home about. I decided to order the Ponderosa burger. It came with fries and 2 onion rings with bbq sauce. The burger was not good at all. I did not taste the bbq sauce. It tasted more like ketchup to be honest. The burger was dry and overcooked. It came with 2 patties and looked like a failed attempt at being a smash burger. The only thing good about this dish was the fries. It was nice and crispy. I wouldn't come here for the food, but if I wanted to come for a cold beer or just to hang out, then I would definitely be back. read more

Bar Sierra - New Menu. Just updated recently - Barbeque Near Me - Mammoth Lakes, California

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Did a private wine tasting here with Chip and absolutely loved it! All of the wines were amazing, the charcuterie spread was gorgeous and tasty, Chip was so knowledgeable and fun. It was one of the best wine tasting experiences I've had! It was a great thing to do if yours not a skier or conditions aren't good for skiing like the day I went read more

Food is mostly bar food with a decent BBQ dinner selection you can create your own. Service is slow but super friendly and location is very close to our hotel room. Best thing on the menu is the wings. Happy hour is very affordable and drinks are great! They even have some Scotch Whisky with a single cube, which is always nice. Definitely would come back because the staff is just so delightful but food could use a bit of a lift. read more

They charge over $14 for a half poured glass of wine in a plastic tumbler. Their DJ wa not to many people's liking and couldn't read the room and make adjustments to his music selection,,, Left the private function early as it did not feel like a celebration read more

We ordered a simple meal--a burger, fries, and a salad--yet after 2.5 hours, our food never arrived. Every time we asked, we were told it was "coming up next," but it never did. When they finally brought something out, it was a cold burger, and the rest of our order never appeared. The manager ended up giving us a full refund, which was appreciated. The ambiance of this spot is amazing with a fireplace in the middle, so hoping they can turn things around! read more

After a long day riding the mountain, it was cool to discover that during the Outbound Hotel lobby wine bar hours, you can order Bar Sierra food to-go and enjoy it back in your room (or wherever). I had the salmon and my son got the Steak Frites. -both were really good. Also, Ann behind the bar was super cool. Total win after a day on the slopes. read more

Beware of the lobster bisque, there is actually no lobster in it..guy was nice, when i asked him if there was supposed to be lobster in the bisque...he told me NO! read more

We stood around near the entrance for 5 minutes before I had to flag down a waiter. She informed us that we had to seat ourselves. No problem, but they should at least have a sign. Our waiter brought the menus and complimentary water. Lemonade tasted homemade. The brisket was cold and the bbq sauce was cold as well. The Mac n cheese was our favorite item and the wings were tasty. read more

Bar Sierra - Corn bread & lemonade - Barbeque Near Me - Mammoth Lakes, California

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The nicest staff most of the time. Most of the time like every other bar in Mammoth Lakes smells like an understaffed Carls Jr... burnt oil and fake fish. But the staff are always wonderful I promise. It's the out of town visitors who are rude and inconsiderate that ruin the "Ambiance". read more

We walked in and were immediately greeted by a nice older gentleman. We seated ourselves by the fire place and enjoyed our meal. The kids were able to play games at the free arcade while we waited. The food was good and the restaurant was only a quick walk over from our room. read more

Bar Sierra - 4 meat & 4 sides platter - Barbeque Near Me - Mammoth Lakes, California

Fabulous happy hour experience! The restaurant recently renovated their menu with the help of some of our favorite foodies in town (from Mammoth Tavern). Small bites were delicious, great cocktails and fun servers! Will absolutely be back. read more

Super confusing set up and not really dog friendly. Came with a party of 5 and a dog. We just stood there really confused and I had to go ask about how it worked. A redhead curtly told us that dogs were only allowed outside but they didn't serve food outside. So I put my dog in the car and walked in but no one even looked at us. So I went up to the bar and asked if we should seat ourselves and they said yes. There was another rude waitress in the mix too. While seated we watched another couple come in and someone actually acknowledged their presence. So that juxtaposition was interesting. When we got the menu it turns out they didn't have any bbq so bamboozled there. We ended up ordering 3 burgers, a spinach strawberry salad, and a steak. Then we proceeded to wait 45 mins. During which time we watched one of the two rude waitresses take two burgers to people outside - so I guess they do serve food outside if you pass some unknown test. The couple that was also directed quickly was able to have their burrito in that time. After 30 minutes the mananger(?) came by to tell us they were swamped. After 45 minutes we decided we were done waiting and just got up and left. The mananger(?) was really nice but he was the only one. Overall, I wish I hadn't made my family waste our time there. We headed over to the Brazilian bbq place down the street. read more

Stopped by this place for dinner after hearing about it from the hotel staff next door, Outbound Mammoth (fka- Sierra Nevada Resort). Upon entering there is a huge fireplace in the center of the room that divides the bar area from the dining area. Very cool country cabin vibe inside. We ordered at the counter a 2 meat and 2 sides platter. Both meats were Brisket with a side of Mac-n-cheese and coleslaw. Also ordered corn bread to try as well. Brisket was good but seemed old like it was sitting too long under a lamp. Coleslaw was surprisingly good. Mac-n-cheese was very good! Pasta cooked perfectly and cheese was amazing. Cornbread was not bad but not great. Portions filled us both up and could not fit anything more. In a side room they had some old school arcade games like Digdug, Simpsons and Frogger! Tempest was unfortunately not working. I would definitely like to come back and try the brisket again when they first open. read more

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The service is absolute.garbage. I can't believe I keep coming back. The food is OK but outrageously overpriced for how long it takes to arrive. I've been waiting an hour and a half and there's no food to speak of. Good lord. read more

Slow service and impossible to get ahold of them on the phone. I walked in and it took them about 5 minutes notice us.

Great service, good food, great ambiance. Miss the rafters but great from a latter day ski bum. read more

Long time Mammoth residents and we don't leave negative reviews lightly, but this restaurant is a disaster. It feels like it's run by a bunch of amateurs who just learned how to cook, and not very well. The brisket was not brisket. Calling it beef jerky would be generous. The smoked chicken is boneless breast and had no moisture, tenderness or flavor. I could hardly get one bite down without feeling like it would get stuck, that's how dry it was. We were seated quickly but customer service was slow even though they are nice and always apologetic (hence the second star). I just don't see how this place can survive unless they bring in some pros. The food scene in Mammoth deserves better than this. read more