I visited here on a family trip to Yosemite. The best way to describe the restaurant is quaint. I should say that is what you'd think to call it at first glance. The restaurant has an old school vibe where hearty cuts of meat and stiff drinks are plentiful. I had a porterhouse steak which was made perfectly seasoned and as requested, medium rare. My Old Fashioned was made perfectly. The service was attentive yet not hovering. This is a definite favorite for my next trip up to Yosemite. read more

We stopped in here for dinner tonight. The restaurant is clean and well kept and the table settings were immaculate. The menu is fairly large, and reasonably robust. One thing that puzzled us a tiny bit was the "specials" appeared to be identical to menu options, but no harm, no foul. The service was very friendly, knowledgable and very well executed. It was accurate and reasonably quick. The food was outstanding. We started with very nice small dinner salads, and the garlic bread brought to the table was well done. We had Chicken Alfredo with Feta, and the Rib Eye Steak. Both were sensational (the chicken benefitted from a squeeze of lemon). The portions were large, and the preparation was perfect. The steak was exactly as ordered, and was the best steak we've had in some time. The chicken was cooked well and the pasta was perfect. The vegetables were great, seasoned and steamed, retaining a bit of crunch. Desert was an event! We had the cheesecake, which was very good, and the chocolate mocha ice cream pie. Oh, my goodness! That pie! It was at least 5" high, and covered a desert plate edge to edge, and it was a coffee and chocolate fantasy with a toffee crust! Out of this world! Simply epic. The only photo we managed was the salad. Everything else we were too busy digging in to! If you're in (or passing through) Mariposa, by all means, go! We certainly will be back. read more

Charles Street Dinner House - Dinner salad - New American Near Me - Mariposa, California

Charles Street Dinner House, Mariposa: 2026 Mar 12 (4 of 5) Let me start off by saying that we were extremely pleased with the service, thanks to Dillon (who showed genuine rapport), Tomben (his honest opinions) and Amya (who brought me piping hot water in a beautiful mug and teapot). Their friendly, yet professional attitude make this eatery stand out. (5 of 5) This eatery has a vintage feel and historical charm. We felt we could really relax and take our time instead of being rushed to order, eat, then leave. The atmosphere feels rustic, exposing the past. It was a time capsule for folks who enjoyed that era. FOOD: Sauteed Mushroom Soup: The soup arrived with garlic bread. The soup had an earthy, savoury and nutty texture. The rich, velvety mushrooms were bouncy and cooked well, while the umami-packed broth felt comforting. The garlic bread that accompanied the mushroom soup had a perfect balance of textures - heavily buttered, with savoury garlic flavour. The golden-brown, crispy exterior was not overly toasted and the sticks were enhanced with a touch of herbal flavour. (5 of 5) New Zealand Rack of Lamb: This was my order - cooked medium-rare. The perfectly cooked meat was tender - unfortunately lacked seasoning, but a dash of salt brought this to a perfect 5. (5 of 5) I had a choice of potatoes or rice pilaf and made a wrong decision. The rice pilaf looked like baby food, and the fresh red pepper over-powered the entire dish. I tried a small scoop and was disappointed. Needless to say, I couldn't eat another bite of the rice. (1 of 5) My vegetables were mostly cooked well. They had a bit of crunch and texture but not raw. My dinner came with Tomato Soup. The soup tasted nutty and lemony, with a slight heat - and has a good aftertaste. It was silky and smooth, rich, and velvety. (5 of 5) Scallone: Our other order came with onion soup. My dinner partner had the privilege of tasting one of the best scallone years ago and was hoping to bring back great memories of this special dish he loved. This marriage of blending ground abalone and scallops is a savoury dish formed into patties. It is then breaded and lightly pan-fried in butter. The texture is supposed to be tender yet firm. The temperature was perfect but the patty came out almost like a regular pancake. A chunk of fresh red pepper was also thrown in, perhaps for colour, but it overpowered the dish. The pilaf rice was also a no-no. When the server came and asked how we enjoyed the dishes, I had to be blunt and said, "I didn't like the rice". Our server apologized and immediately offered to remove the rice on both plates and asked if we'd like potatoes instead. My partner opted for the baked potato. (5 of 5) The onion soup that accompanied this order was also a fail. Overall, this dinner was a 2 of 5. We were there to celebrate my birthday, so for dessert, we got Coconut Crème Brulee. Even though it wasn't cooked evenly, the light flavour of the coconut did not take over the mild flavour of the crème brulee. A lovely ending to an interesting dinner... and the crème brulee was a birthday treat, on the house. (4 of 5) Would we return? I think we would. I'd like to try other items on the menu because we feel it our privilege to have met some of the nicest staff in an eatery. read more

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My boyfriend got the French onion soup and said it didn't taste anything like French onion soup, more like tomato soup. I was happy to see there was a vegan menu! I ordered the garden salad entree but when it came it was a side salad size portion and it was covered in cheese :( I was really confused. read more

Got into town on a Friday kind of late. We checked into our hotel then really wanted a good dinner. Found this place and wow was it yummy!! Was my two boys and I. The ribs was super tasty, the pasta was delicious and my stuffed pork roast was delicious too! We all loved our food! We had enough leftover for dinner the next day too!! The waitress was kind and was a nice atmosphere. Would go again if we come back. Definitely recommend this place!! read more

Charles Street Dinner House - Side salad and clam chowder - New American Near Me - Mariposa, California

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Showed up on a Friday night, it was my birthday and I really wanted a steak and potato dinner. Thankfully no reservation was needed but I could see it being more necessary for more popular seasons. Cute restaurant, like a old house transformed, really only smelled like an old house in the tiny narrow bathrooms Service was absolutely fantastic, everyone we interacted with was so lovely. They all seemed to know everyone who was dining there, we were for sure the out of towners. I had a filet with side salad and baked potato. The vegetable side was well seasoned and cooked well. Basic side dish but done so well I ate them all. The thought that went into making my baked potato ready to scoop out was a small thought but I appreciated it! Even my salad was cold, crispy and crunchy. The bread on the table was delicious. My stake was yummy and loved the jus and mushrooms served with them. Hubs had the prime rib, he said it was one of the best ones he had in a long times he had the clam chowder to start and it was super tasty!!! Glad we had my birthday meal here! read more

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We came here last minute and even allowed us to bring our service dog. Food was really good appetizers and main dish. I wish I could have room to try the desserts but probably next time park situation. Do you have to park around the corner but it's still worth it first time in this establishment I can't wait to come back and try other dishes.. read more

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There isn't a wide range of choices for dinner in Mariposa so this is good. The decor is dated, but it's comfortable and the service was great both times we went over our 3 day trip to Yosemite. Again, not a lot of choices in town. The selection was good and the portions were generous as well. Nothing blew me away but it didn't taste cookie cutter frozen first either. It was a tad on the expensive side, but overall it was a fine place to eat and the servers were all very nice. read more

Very Clean First Great Sign. Staff friendly. Service speed Excellent. Chicken tenders for our child top notch homemade breading. Creame Bruile Top Quality homemade Soup and Salad 5 stars. read more

We had 10 people and a sleeping baby to celebrate a birthday. They put us in the front of the restaurant near the street window in an alcove which gave us a reasonable level of privacy. One of us had lobster and it was slightly overcooked - but then we are in the mountains. The rest of us had steaks - ribeye, filets and prime rib. All were good. Service was attentive. Drinks were good. My mom had a mock cocktail that she really liked. read more

We came it and it seemed like it was really busy even though a good part of the tables were open. We were waiting for about 15 minutes before we were seated and the waiter took a good while to get to us. More people began to leave but for some reason it still seemed like they were so busy. It took over an hour for our food to get there and when it came it was pretty bland and boring. If the service had been better I would've given this place a better rating cuz the place is cozy and the vibe is good. read more

Best part is the friendly service, which we found particularly lacking during this visit to Mariposa. Everyone that helped us was welcoming and helpful. My husband and I came for dinner on a Saturday night and were able to her seated right away. We each ordered the specials, which comes with a soup or salad. I tried the french onion which had a rich broth and a nice gooey cheese on top. My husband got the clam chowder, side note, it has bacon in it. The food itself was good, especially after a long day of hiking in Yosemite. This place is on the pricier side and other than the 2 specials we ordered nothing else on the menu really caught our eyes. The interior is very wooden and old timey. read more

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Amazing service, beautiful restaurant, very friendly staff, and amazing food overall highly recommend for a nice date night! read more

Charles Street Dinner House - Tonight's Special Pasta*Grilled Lemon Chicken - New American Near Me - Mariposa, California

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Amazing place! Food is tasty and plentiful. Highly skilled serving and kitchen staff make for a wonderful experience! We come here several times a year and have always been pleased with our experience. read more

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Always soooo delicious!! Great night thanks guys! always a great meal:) service was good and attentive. Restaurant is dim lighting which I love clean and inviting. Best apple pie :) my fav Ceaser and always a good steak whichever you like but the crispy onions on New York are so good:) enjoy and make a reservation!!oh and cote de Rhône wine doesn't even need to breathe!! Yum! read more

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I really enjoy this sort of oldtimey style steakhouse. I highly recommend reservations, it get busy as there's not to many restaurants in the area. Also you have a 15 minute window before they give someone waiting your table. We had the mushroom appetizer, was in a beef broth, broth is on the salty side but dipping my toasted bread in it was delicious. We ordered cocktails and they were strong. The paloma was surprisingly easy to drink and I'm not a grapefruit fan. Their menu stays the same, the prices change. They do have their specials written in the white board by the hostess. We ordered the specials prime ribs with a baked potato and the broccoli cheddar soup. Prime ribs was perfection, not to fatty but an enjoyable amount. The mushrooms in it were not the same as the appetizer ones. They had more of a white wine flavor & not salty. Baked potato was great. The broccoli cheddar soup was rich. Very thick and creamy not overtly cheesy flavored, better than most I've had for sure. I got the chicken Alfredo with a salad. Very creamy garlicky and cheesy. Very delightful. I highly recommend this place. read more

Charles Street Dinner House - Prime rib - New American Near Me - Mariposa, California

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Great place to visit! Staff was attentive and very friendly. Ordered an old fashion and a blood orange lemon drop! Very tasty, and also ordered glass of wine with our meal! I ordered the filet and my partner ordered the new York steak! Maybe my favorite part was the cream of tomato soup! read more

Charles Street Dinner House - New American Near Me - Mariposa, California

Been coming to Charles Street Dinner House for many years. First time was in 1993 on a spontaneous trip from Yosemite. Fell in love with the place and every time I return, it never fails to leave me impressed. The food is always super-delicious and the staff has always been polite, pleasant and very courteous. The most recent visits did not disappoint. Even though they have gone through some changes over the years, I still continue to return to the most pleasant experiences. While the restaurant is smaller, it is still quaint, cute and rustic. Once again, I cannot say enough about the staff. Everyone is simply wonderful, and the food is always excellent. Dylan, the host, was very personable and engaging with all of the customers. Morgan, my server on at least two occasions was absolutely splendid, and Tom, the proprietor, was very gracious and a pleasure to speak with. The rest of the staff was very courteous and polite, as well. When it comes to the menu, my personal favorite is the Filet Mignon, but a very close second is the Grilled Pork Chop. And if one has enough room, the Apple Pie drizzled with rum sauce is a must. There are numerous other tempting items, but some will have to remain for the next visit(s)!! Besides being a cute, friendly and historic town, Mariposa is definitely worth a stop on the way to or from Yosemite, or through the Gold Country, and Charles Street Dinner House is a must for dinner. read more

The food was absolutely delicious! The staff were very attentive and polite. We also had the onion rings and the creme brûlée which were amazing!!! A Valentine's well spent! read more

Charles Street Dinner House - New American Near Me - Mariposa, California

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Best steak ever, and I NEVER order steak out because my philosophy is that I do it well at home, so what's the point?! We were so satisfied with our meals, our plates were 100% licked clean. Service was excellent, we loved the old school classic music, food was great, we'll definitely be back. And I'm not a local so completely impartial review! read more

I've been to this restaurant many times and enjoyed the food always. The service is exceptionally friendly and helpful. They go out of their way to prepare your food just the way you want it. French onion soup is so good. Steak and lobster is even better. I went there for my wedding dinner and will always remember it. read more

Nice environment! Good food but a bit too expensive. The pork ribs have too much red pigment. read more

Charles Street Dinner House - Full rack pork ribs - New American Near Me - Mariposa, California

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Charles Street Dinner House is like stepping onto a vintage Western movie set -- kitschy, old-timey, and fully committed to the theme -- but instead of a shootout at high noon, you're getting top-notch service and seriously good food. Start with the cheese and fruit platter (because you're classy like that), follow it with the onion soup that's rich enough to have its own backstory, and finish strong with the filet mignon -- always a solid, tender, melt-in-your-mouth choice that says "I came here to eat like royalty in cowboy boots." The burgers hold their own too -- big, flavorful, and perfect if you're looking for something a little more laid-back. And don't sleep on the lobster -- it's unexpectedly excellent, like it swam in from the coast just to hang out at this Western-themed steakhouse. Charles Street serves steakhouse-level food with Mariposa charm. Great service, cozy atmosphere, and a menu that delivers every time -- whether you're there for filet, lobster, or just to feel like a well-fed outlaw. read more

Excellent steak for our wedding anniversary, best steak around, I ordered the filet mignon We were quite impressed with our young server (Cory) . The entire staff was great! Team work was great..my husband enjoyed his meal also! read more

The French dip sandwich was my favorite thing we ordered - also heated up well the next day. The clam steamers was VERY heavily seasoned and a bit overbearing for my taste. The restaurant was fairly busy - we did not make a reservation and had to wait 45 minutes for a part of 2 on Monday night. read more

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The place was not full, although there was a big table ordering. But a hostess sat us at a booth, and a waiter brought water, but then neither of them, nor anyone else, ever acknowledged or came back again. The waiter glanced our way a few times but quickly looked away. It was terrible!!! I was embarrassed - so we left. I really don't think they cared. read more

Service was excellent! Food was good, alot of options Super comfortable atmosphere, we had a party of 9 on New years eve, they took great care of our family read more

On one of the our weekend getaways and if you are ever in Mariposa this restaurant is worth visiting. The food was delicious and I found the ambiance so romantic. The staff was friendly and attentive. Highly recommended. read more

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It's odd to say that the veggies were the highlight of my meal at a place that serves steaks but that just goes to show that Charles Street Dinner House does everything right. We were craving steak after a day of hiking and was able to get table as walk-ins. Got their prime rib dinner and new york steak, both medium rare as we asked. Their french onion soup was a comforting dish, lovely broth and great flavor. Sometimes every side at a steakhouse is covered in cream or cheese or butter of if it's seasonal vegetables, they have been cooked within an inch of their limpy lives. Not at Charles Street - sides were not an afterthought. The sauteed veggies were light, crisp and well seasoned, not overcooked at all. Baked potatoes were really fluffy and indulgent. Overall a very enjoyable dinner. read more

For this restaurant I will give 5 star cause the food was very taste and The best one in the restaurant is the French onion soup. The service is very nice to us too. Last I fell very clean in this restaurant but I'm not sure how the restroom likes. read more

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Delicious food, nice staff, amazing atmosphere and great music choice! Must try the prime rib and the pork chops, both cooked perfectly and the sides were delicious. Perfect Date Night Spot! read more

Best possible customer service. The food quality was unbelievable. The portions were amazing and the prices were just right and very fair. The staff is extremely pleasant and very helpful. The specials were amazing and everything was seasoned well had amazing flavors and overall just the best experience. The restaurant was very aesthetically pleasing. Very romantic and comforting. Classic Leather booths. And when we told them, it was my father's birthday, they brought a complementary dessert and the staff all came over and sang happy birthday. Would highly recommend this place if you're ever passing through this lovely town. read more

This was recommended to us as the local "fancy" restaurant, and we didn't make a reservation but were able to get a table on a weeknight with a few minutes wait. It's a small place; the interesting history of the building is on the wall outside. A local built it, then his wife and infant child died - how sad - and he sold it to a local doctor, and so on. The interior isn't fancy but it's comfy. The bathrooms are absurdly narrow, and worth a visit just for that. We tasted both of the Yosemite branded Merlot wines, but neither was great - but thanks for the tasting! Ended up having beers. I had onion soup, which was okay, and a rib eye steak that was well prepared with really good grilled mushrooms on top. My sister and niece enjoyed their dinners too. The deserts looked really good; we had the ice cream pie. read more

Charles Street Dinner House - Rib eye with mushrooms and fries. - New American Near Me - Mariposa, California

Cute place, food was bland, below average. Walked in on a Wednesday evening just before 5, party of 2. The place is a little small, but I love an old historic building. The ambience and decor were charming. Took a while for them to take our drink order, but the servers were all very friendly. A little while after drinks came they took our food order. The place does get quite busy after 5:30, but we thought we'd be fine since we already ordered. My friend and I were having such great conversation that we didn't even realize it took about an hour and a half to get our food! A short time after that, they brought the bread to our table, 3 toasted breadsticks that were a little cold. I ordered the chicken Alfredo. Noodles were cold, parts of chicken were a bit rubbery, the random bits of vegetables they threw in were cold as well. I hardly ate any of it and the waitress assumed I'd want a box but I politely declined. My friend got the stuffed chicken which was absolutely delicious, but the side of potatoes were burnt, bland, and cold. Overall, it's a nice spot that goes with the "mountain feel" of the town, but I don't think I'd stop here again for $70+ on food that took too long and wasn't worth the wait. We stopped at the hideout saloon bar after and realized we should've just ate the food there . Lesson learned. read more

New to Mariposa so we're trying the restaurant options for the first time. Yelp does not disappoint. Service, food, ambiance, this place has it all. Casual dining, hubby had the prime rib, I had Chicken Alfredo. We will definitely be back. read more

Great service and good food, we enjoyed the atmosphere and had a great evening. Tasty tri-tip sandwich!

The atmosphere was nice. My wife called it a cute little restaurant. I ordered the fettuccine Alfredo with grilled chicken and feta cheese. Wife ordered a half rack of the baby back ribs. Both came with a starter house salad. We also ordered the onion rings appetizer. The onion ring left to be desired. They were sliced really thin and were really greasy, so much so that we had to wipe excess grease off our hands after each bite. Salads were good. Entrees were good although my wife felt the sauce on the ribs was too sweet. Servers were attentive and responsive to the point of giving the feel of team service. We would go back. read more

This was first experience to this place. The inside was nice and cozy had a hometown feel. The bathrooms were small careful if your claustrophobic. The service was good and the food was great. Both our filets were amazing the veggies were perfect. I believe everyone at our table enjoyed their food. read more

Charles Street Dinner House - 8 oz Filet Mignon - New American Near Me - Mariposa, California

Came here after doing Half Dome! So I knew food is going to be good anyway haha but I should say it was a lovely experience. We got potato skins for appetizer that came with fruit, so good. I tried the special pasta of the day that came with a delicious French onion soup, and I have really nothing to add other than saying it was amazing. And we tried the cheesecake for desert which I'm glad I did not skip. But food aside, people were so nice and service was truly amazing. Overall, a great experience and a nice signature to the end of my trip to Yosemite. Will I be back? Absolutely read more

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I would have put less stars for the food but the amazing service was 10 stars! We had a party of 15! And they were able to accommodate us. The place is fairly small, and it was extremely packed. So I'm assuming they weren't turning anyone down or making anyone wait longer (COVID). We had a nice little spot in the corner so we had our own space. The food was polarizing. Mostly everyone that got steak had some complaints. Assuming they might have crowded the grill or something so the steak wasn't cooked evenly or the outside wasn't grilled enough. Their clam pasta dish tasted like the wine wasn't cooked off all the way. On the other hand, some people loved their food - esp the grilled swordfish and ravioli. I think the restaurant would benefit from a little bit of updating. The place felt a bit dingy and the decorations are pretty outdated. All in all... I'd check out a brewery first when I'm back in Mariposa before coming back here. read more

Charles Street Dinner House - Steak and roasted potatoes - New American Near Me - Mariposa, California

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