Had lunch and breakfast while staying in the area. Excellent food, service, portions, and prices. Our favorite meals were here! ​

Amazing service! We are coming from Santa Barbara ca. we felt like we were at home! Food was great, ask for Fidel!!!

What an amazing find while we are staying in Mariposa. We went to the Giant Sequoia's and on our way we stopped at this "pre" planned Yelp spot. Parking is pretty easy. They have overflow towards the left when you drive up the incline. You wait to be seated. We were offered an inside table but requested a patio table instead. They accommodated us but it took an additional 10-15 minutes. It was WORTH the wait. The patio is nicely shaded and offers a better experience than say..... Denny's. I ordered their "fantastic" chicken fried steak, 2 eggs over easy, 2 pancakes, and country potatoes. Everything was great! Our server was an awesom dude. You will know it's him when he addresses you as "Amigo." Love you man! Coffee was good and strong and they offered shelf stable 1/2 & 1/2. They have Tobasco, Cholulu, and I believe he said Tapatio. I went with the Cholulu and it was an awesome addition to the CFS. We loved this place. It fueled us up for the grueling hike we did. 5* !!!!! So glad I scoped this place out on Yelp before our trip. read more

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Decided to visit Mountain Oaks Cafe for a steak dinner while in Oakhurst. I've been to this location several times before when in the Oakhurst/Yosemite area. It was quite busy but was able to be seated immediately. Clean inside and plenty of dining tables with cool wall decors. For this visit, ordered the following: ***Buffalo wings for appetizers 4/5 ***12 ounce ribeye medium rare with baked potato and veges $32. Also served with garlic bread 4/5 ***For dessert, got a red velvet cheesecake 5/5 Got a lemonade for a drink. All the items were delicous! The ribeye cooked medium rare as requested was super tender. A1 Steakhouse was available at the table. The red velvet cheesecake was really yummy too! Sooo good! Staff are courteous and very accommodating. Will be back again when in the area. read more

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What an amazing place! Great food, amazing staff. We were having car issues our server was very attentive and made sure to keep our drinks full and had everything we needed while waiting for roadside assitance assistance. Seems to be a very popular place for the locals! Always a good sign. read more

Mountain Oaks Cafe - Highly recommend sitting on the patio! There are portable heaters for chilly days, the view is stunning! - American Near Me - Oakhurst, California

Stayed super close to this place on a recent Yosemite trip and tried it out for dinner. We each ordered a pasta which came with a side of soup or salad. I tried the shrimp Alfredo over fettuccine with a side salad. My boyfriend, I believe tried their steak and shrimp pasta, but I can't remember what sauce he got. We both loved our plates and would definitely go back. Everything was well priced, and there is plenty of parking. We were seated immediately, and the service was also very good. read more

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Well, I was certainly mislead by this restaurant's good reviews. After I walked in I was promptly greeted. The waiter asked if I wanted a coke or iced tea, I ordered iced tea as I didn't have a chance to peruse the menu before he arrived. After, I saw a menu with the drinks I had an in pictures online, so I ordered a margarita. I got the iced tea, it was pretty good. Then the margarita came. Looked nothing like the menu, and tasted EXACTLY like a margarita tastes without ANY tequila in it. I asked a waitress if the margaritas come with tequila, she said "Oh does it taste like no tequila is in there? I can bring you a shot" and she then brought me a shot of tequila. She didn't seem surprised, does this happen often here? After I got my food, (I ordered the bacon abs blue cheese burger) I noticed something strange in my fries... I asked my waiter what it was and he said he didn't have his glasses and couldn't tell. He tried to walk away and said "Maybe she can tell then?" The waitress said "hmm, I guess it's part of the batter?" Gross. At the end of it all, they didn't make me confident they knew what it was, no attempt to better the situation. The waiters just didn't care. I highly recommend skipping this place. I wont ever return if I'm in town again. I'd rather go to the 41 BBQ spot. read more

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I was staying in Ahwahnee on a girls trip and we wanted a cute brunch place. The town is small so there weren't a lot of options but we found this place with a nice view, margs, and brunch all day. We decided to come here and were super excited to get out into the town. We were seated immediately for a group of 9 outside. The server was very nice and our food came out quicky. I really enjoyed getting my cinnamon roll and side of hash browns they were delicious. Everyone also really enjoyed their food and there were no leftovers! I would highly recommend trying this place out if you're ever in town. It's a quaint diner and has amazing food options! read more

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MOUNTAINS OAKS CAFE @ OAKSHURST Parking is available in their small lot, and there were plenty of spaces when my friends and I came around 1 PM on a Wednesday. We had a party of nine, and they were able to seat us pretty easily. They have both indoor and outdoor seating, and the overall vibe is very cute, simple, and cozy, definitely giving that homey diner feel. The menu has a great mix of both savory and sweet options. My friends and I ordered a variety of dishes, some stuck with the basics like pancakes, bacon, and eggs, while others tried items like the cinnamon roll French toast, which was incredible. Overall, I really loved the vibes here. The food was delicious, prices were reasonable, and they also offer mimosas for just $8. Our waiter was extremely kind, friendly, and helpful, which made the experience even better. The ambiance, service, and food were all great, I'd definitely recommend stopping by if you're in the area! read more

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Breakfast spot first time at this restaurant. Needed a breakfast spot before a flight and this looked great! Service was friendly and quick. We were a group of four and it was early and no wait. It's was a bit quiet. There is an outside patio, but there was a bit chill outside, so inside was preferred. Food was fresh and hot the hunger ! I recommend if anyone is in this area. read more

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My husband and I took a drive to bass lake and on the way back decided to try a different restaurant and came upon this place .Walked in and seemed like it was a place the locals go to . We got seated and found what we wanted to order my Hubby ordered a burger and fries and I got a chicken sandwich . It was a lot of food and it was delicious !!!! So glad we came here . We would definitely try this place again . read more

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The food here is really good.. they have a good selection on their menu and so far everything we have had has been delicious! If you visit on a day when they have pozole, definitely try it. It was very tasty and authentic. Their pastas are yummy and the Bbq was tender and tasty. The restaurant was clean and it has plenty of room. The service was ok.. both occasions we have been there, they have been distracted/ not paying attention.. but polite. The good food is worth going back. read more

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Good good, very filling so the four of us ordered 3. There's both indoor and outdoor seating so we didn't have to wait at all. The service was great, friendly and efficient. Great place to come before or after a trip to Yosemite. The environment is just like a diner would be, lots of laughter and happy families We came the day after the half marathon and it was a great stop to make. read more

The food was good. I had a lumberjack burger. And that thing is a monster. I do wish they made that in a regular size. Its that big. It didn't lack anything. And I had it with the curly fries. Crispy well cooked. The service was good. I do wish they offered us patio seating though. But it was good. Ambiance was what you would expect. Nothing flashy, I would definitely come back. And a wide variety of food. It will definitely fit the whole family. Something for everyone. read more

Mountain Oaks Cafe - The lumberjack burger and curly fries. - American Near Me - Oakhurst, California

Tried this restaurant before entering the Yosemite. The flavors were balanced and delicious. What impressed me was the size of serving, it was so huge! read more

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cute little place in small town, service was great super fast! $20+ for a simple ish breakfast seemed a bit steep but we're kinda in the middle of nowhere otw out of yosemite so makes sense. very large portions and tasted decent! pretty good sourdough toast read more

Mountain Oaks Cafe - chicken fried steak and corned beef hash - American Near Me - Oakhurst, California

Fresh food, fast excellent service, wonderful location and as you're sitting in Mountain Oak Cafe you have the feeling that you're going to have a wonderful meal. We spent the weekend at Bass Lake for a wedding, decided to stop here for breakfast before our drive home. Very happy we did, I wish I could remember our servers name, " I lost the receipt!! She was awesome . The food portions are big, the food is good & the service is great, what caught my attention was that all of the servers were looking to help the whole floor not just their station, whenever you see that happening you know you're never gonna run out of anything, and all of the workers had smiles on their faces & the cafe was about 3/4 full . It's a nice inviting building from the outside greeted by wonderful genuine smiles & delicious food on the inside, this is an excellent option for food while in that area, read more

Food was very good I was impressed our waiter Valentine was on top of his game, nice, friendly, polite...

Saw the reviews and a guy at our hotel recommended this place. It has a great family atmosphere and the food was tasty, reasonably priced and large portions! The lady who served us was sweet and she treated us as if we were locals which was greatly appreciated! We will definitely be making this our stop next time we're in the area! read more

this place by far has the best food I have eaten in a long time. The portions are ridiculously huge as shown in my pictures. The lumberjack hamburger is the size of your head. My husband cannot finish it and he was starving. Everything was so good. The service was fantastic. Lyric was our server. She was wonderful. I would definitely come back here again probably tomorrow. read more

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10/10 expierience , the owner Fidel made us feel at home and brought out special posole , this was my first sit down breakfast after my bodybuilding show this Saturday and was the expierience I wanted ! Def recommend great portions and customer service read more

Mountain Oaks Cafe - Food - American Near Me - Oakhurst, California

We came here for dinner. We luckily came here a little earlier than planned because there was a huge group that came right after us. It got extremely busy. However, the service was attentive and excellent. We ordered the Pan Seared Salmon with Dill Butter and Seafood Platter. It was a lot of food, and it was delicious! So glad we came here to eat! read more

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The food was delicious and it was a big portion size. The chicken was tender and juicy. The bbq burger, not pictured, was juicy and extra delicious with coleslaw added to it. read more

Mountain Oaks Cafe - Chicken avocado sandwich - American Near Me - Oakhurst, California

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We are from LA and got recommended this Cafe. Jefferson is such a nice person. He's amazing , very attentive. Staff is friendly, place is clean, service is outstanding. What more could you ask for? Service is 10/10 and so is the food. Everything is delicious you can't go wrong. This cafe is the place to go. Breakfast, lunch & dinner. HUGE portions and prices are great! Thank you again Jefferson for giving my family and I such a great experience and a huge welcome to your restaurant. We will definitely be back. (: read more

Pretty disappointed in this place. For all the great reviews, I had the complete opposite experience. Took forever to be seated. There was a couple ahead of us and they were also getting frustrated that many workers kept passing by and some even asking "have you been helped?" And when told no they still didn't help and kept walking by. When we finally got sat, the service did not get any better. The coffee tasted weird. The French toast was burnt. I will say my steak was good. Overall, the food was nothing worth going back for. And the waiter/waitress service was horrible. No one checked on us at all till I asked for the bill. read more

Had dinner at Mountain Oaks while on vacation in Oakhurst/ Yosemite. Service was great; food was excellent; love the cozy feel of the restaurant-very homey. read more

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Amazing customer service . Food was great definitely recommend it. I will come back again when going back to Yosemite read more

Mountain Oaks Cafe - Best chilaquiles - American Near Me - Oakhurst, California

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Outstanding! Food was fresh and delicious, service was excellent. There was a long wait for breakfast, Rudy was keeping us fresh by of iced tea, I didn't feel the time. My veggie omelette was excellent We had breakfast outside, it was a little hot but I was hungry so it was okay. There's plenty of parking but again a little busy. Try them out read more

Mountain Oaks Cafe - Garden omelette, you don't need the sauce - American Near Me - Oakhurst, California

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We came at Monday 6pm, and it was pretty empty. There is also a cash discount. We liked it so much that we came back a 2nd time. The service was nice and helped us with the menu choices. There are senior lunches and dinners which are less costly but also smaller than the regular portions - they didn't ask for my parents' ID. Perhaps they look very old! The prices generally seemed reasonable, and most entrees came with some sort of side. Portions were huge - we struggled finishing it. The potato side can come mashed, baked, or as french fries. Senior country fried steak: asked for gravy on the side, and with soup (pozole today), garlic bread, and coleslaw. I thought it was just okay, but the gravy was indulgent. Senior pork ribs: tender meat with not too much sauce. The french fries are similar to McDonalds although I wish it was crispier. We had this with salad and I appreciate that the dressing comes on the side. Senior tri tip: I wouldn't get this, it was on the drier side. We did substitute sweet potato fries and these were decent although I could've used a little more crisp. Apple pecan salad: A good balance of all the veggies with crispy salad on top. It comes with garlic bread but they didn't provide it this time. I didn't ask though because there was already so much food. Salmon salad: the salmon was surprisingly tender, and large. I liked this salad more than the apple pecan, primarily due to the salmon. Seafood alfredo: shrimp was similarly not overcooked and great texture. The problem though was that the Alfredo sauce was too salty. I don't remember if the pasta was overcooked or not. Fish and chips: It came with 8 long pieces! And amazingly, the batter wasn't greasy although I wish it was slightly crispier. I'd get this again. How does this place stay in business?? read more

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We come here every time we go to Yosemite. Amazing old fashioned American diner. Lunch and breakfast options are great. read more

Mountain Oaks Cafe - Cinnamon roll French toast - American Near Me - Oakhurst, California

We stopped in for breakfast at Mountain Oaks Café yesterday morning for my 30th birthday before heading up to Yosemite - the entire staff was so kind and welcoming to us! We ordered coffee and a mimosa (because birthday brunch is a must), along with the steak and eggs, chicken fried steak, and the cinnamon roll French toast to share. Everything was delicious--the steak was perfectly grilled (medium rare), the chicken fried steak had a crispy, flavorful batter, and the gravy was rich and comforting. Even the sourdough and wheat toast came pre-buttered, which I love! My favorite? The cinnamon roll French toast. It tasted like fall--warm, soft, sweet, and paired perfectly with real maple syrup. Absolutely worth coming back for!! If you're in Oakhurst, this place is a gem. I'd come back in a heartbeat! Actually, I came back again today for breakfast/lunch before heading back to Fresno Airport to head home! read more

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Mountain Oaks Café, Oakhurst: 2025 Jun 23 (4.89) This eatery offers Senior Discount. They have excellent service, and the food is tasty. The family-style platter means you may be able to share a plate of food. We ordered Salad, Pastrami Melt, Tri-tip dinner, and split it amongst the three of us. FOOD Salad: I had mine without any dressing and I loved the freshness and crunchiness with every bite. (5 of 5) Pastrami Melt: The thinly sliced pastrami and melted cheese on rye bread gave it a savoury, salty, and smoky flavour. The sandwich was accompanied by fries. Now, when I say 'fries', I mean perfectly crisp and golden-brown exterior, giving way to a soft and fluffy interior, with a balance of salt distributed evenly to compliment the fries. Excellent choice of bread. (5 of 5) Tri-tip Dinner: The tri-tip was mostly juicy and tender, though the end bits were a little dry. The well-mixed Au Jus enhances the flavour of the meat giving it a robust beefy flavour. (5 of 5) Hot Chocolate: Well-done on this mug of hot chocolate. I believe this is the best I've had. It's warm, creamy and comforting, with the perfect amount of sweetness. (5 of 5) Service: Jeffery was our server that day. He was courteous and had a lovely attitude. Jeffery was friendly but not overbearing. He was excellent. (5 of 5) Parking: There are several businesses here so if you want to park closer to the eatery, you may need to get there early. Otherwise, there are plenty of parking spots in this business complex. (4.75 of 5) Atmosphere: The weather was pleasant that day so we chose to eat outside. The tables are spaced out well so you're not bumping elbows with other patrons. Pets are allowed here, which may be intimidating to some folks, but I think if they're well-behaved and on leashes, they're fine. (4.5 of 5) Overall, this is an eatery I would bring our out-of-town guests to. read more

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This was the perfect lunch pitstop for us with our dog after leaving Yosemite. The staff were exceptionally friendly, and the patio had ample shade. My partner devoured his pastrami burger, and I enjoyed the French toast. I was hoping for fresh fruit and whipped cream, but it was still tasty. read more

Mountain Oaks Cafe - French toast special and pastrami burger - American Near Me - Oakhurst, California

Wow we discovered this gem of a restaurant as we were traveling home from Yosemite. It looked packed from the outside. We checked on the wait time and were told about 20 minutes. We were sat at our table within 10 minutes. I had the Mexicali breakfast. It is Grilled Carna Asada, hadhbrowns with chorizo, beans and eggs with flour tortillas. It was the BOMB. The staff is very friendly and we enjoyed quick service. I will definitely come back if I am ever in the area again. I also enjoyed my bloody Mary. read more

Mountain Oaks Cafe - American Near Me - Oakhurst, California

Thanksgiving 2025 at The Mountain Oaks Cafe! In addition to the regular menu, they offer a traditional turkey dinner with all the sides, and it even comes with soup or salad, and a slice of pie. You can also get a turkey dinner with ham added. Thanks to the chefs and staff for all your hard work and for a great meal. Love Mountain Oaks Cafe! read more

Mountain Oaks Cafe - Turkey & Ham Thanksgiving Dinner on Thanksgiving Day, 2025. It even came with soup or salad and a slice of pie! - American Near Me - Oakhurst, California

Solid restaurant with breakfast served all day. Very prompt service and clean. Go early because there can be a line. Tasty sweet potato fries. read more

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TLDR: Baby back Ribs, Half-rack Not sure, if it's because we were hungry, after a long drive from home. BUT, the onion rings were crispy, with a mix of big and small circles. It wasn't too bready either. It was a great onion ring. It normally comes with ranch, which i'm not fond of, but they graciously gave me some BBQ sauce as well. I liked that more... it's a generic BBQ sauce, mostly sweet and a tiny bit tangy, but still good. I am so glad I ordered "only" a half-rack, because it was still HUGE! It came in 2 sets of 4, and I only was able to finish 1 set. I shudder to think what a whole-rack would look like! Just as the menu advertised, it EASILY came off the bone. I was able to use a fork to gently pry the meat off. It wasn't completely slathered in BBQ sauce, which I appreciate. I still prefer to dunk the meat in sauce, but I was able to taste the smoky meat. It was great! My wife ordered the blackened chicken pasta. I always worry, since blackened can EASILY transition to BURNT. But in this case, it had the smoky flavor that we want, without being charred. THe pasta was a bit too creamy for my wife, so she wasnt able to finish even half of it. Oh, I also appreciate that both dishes came with garlic bread. The bread is sooo good! Crispy crust, good garlic flavor, excellent bread. The waitress was super friendly as well. All in all, a great experience! read more

I stop for five times a week I've enjoyed breakfast. I've enjoyed dinner. And most of all around lunchtime I stopped and have coffee and every single person there comes by says hello how are you doing? I expect to see aunt Bea and Andy and Opie at the next table. I Just Feelgood going there. read more

Great food, huge portions but high quality, great service, great ambiance, so nice. We really enjoyed the food and everything else.

This place was very delicious, fast service, very clean. The bathrooms were trash, don't enter unless u gotta go. read more

Mountain Oaks Cafe - Great place at night to eat - American Near Me - Oakhurst, California