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    Mountain Oaks Cafe

    4.7 (484 reviews)
    Open 7:00 am - 8:30 pm

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    What's the vibe?
    Casual
    Moderate noise
    Outdoor seating
    Dogs allowed

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    Zofia G.

    We came to Mountain Oaks Cafe over Labor Day while staying in a cabin at Bass Lake with our family, and it was really good! There are plenty of options, and the portions are huge. My husband and I split the chili cheese omelet, which was amazing, and it also came with pancakes on the side. We opted for fruit instead of the potatoes, and there was still more than enough food for both of us. The smiley pancake was a big hit with my son, and the kids' ham and cheese omelet was also delicious. Just a heads-up, the portions are very generous. My kids rarely finish an entire plate anyway, so we definitely had leftovers. If your kids are lighter eaters or willing to share, splitting a kids' meal might even be enough. Definitely recommend Mountain Oaks Cafe if you're in the Bass Lake area. Great portions, lots of choices, and really good food!

    Bailey P.

    Let's start with the food. The menu has a little bit of everything. I kept things simple and had an omelette with a side of fruit and pancakes. My fiancé had the crab cake Benedict which he also said tasted great. Portions were just right and the food came out rather quickly, especially for being a busy Sunday morning. Service was excellent. We walked in and were greeted and seated right away. Our waitress stayed on top of things providing menu recommendations and keeping cups and coffee mugs filled. Service was fast but not in a way that felt rushed. A great stop if you are looking for something outside of the park!

    Alyson C.

    Really solid, classic American (with South of the Border specials) breakfast spot. A reservation is highly recommended on the weekends, our group of 8 made an 11:00 AM reservation on a Sunday and still waited around 15 minutes after. The food came out really fast and the portions were huge. I really enjoyed my corned beef hash and the biscuit was soooo good! It was a very filling meal after a weekend of camping at Bass Lake, I'd come back for lunch if I were to return to the area!

    Pan Seared Salmon with Dill Butter
    D L.

    This is definitely the best spot in town. Friendly service, delicious food. Skip the other places, there's something for everyone here! The Santa Fe rolls were my favorite- it was like a cheesy tortilla soup in a roll. Definitely would return

    Slow cooked tri tip dinner
    Hannah W.

    We stopped here for an afternoon snack on our way to Yosemite. Ordered a tri-tip sandwich with sweet potato fries that was really delicious. There was a generous amount of meat that was well cooked in sandwich and the bun was nicely toasted. We came back the next day for dinner because we really enjoyed the sandwich, and this time we tried the tri tip dinner instead. Comparing the two - I actually enjoyed the sandwich more because the dinner tri tip was a bit drier. The pro is that the dinner comes with vegetables, garlic bread, and soup. Overall we enjoyed our meals here, and the service was great!

    Patio seating
    Christina H.

    Stopped her for brunch with girlfriends after camping at Bass Lake. We figured it would be hit or miss and it was for sure a hit! Was welcomed and seated right away on the patio where the weather was great. I decided to order something different and got the sausage biscuit with egg and gravy. I told waitresses light gravy. It was brought out with gravy on the side, perfect. I was able to take it home and not be soggy. Waitress was awesome along with the older gentleman refilling coffee and water! Great place

    The best CFS
    Dave F.

    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.

    Rick R.

    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.

    Crab Benedict
    Tess B.

    They are very attentive. They know their food menu. Very cozy and homey with the breakfast you like upon getting ready for the day.

    Bowl of chili
    Ed O.

    Lemme start by saying - I found my new favorite salad here. It's covered in tri tip and onion rings. Highly recommend the black and blue tri tip salad. Ok now that that's over with - had a great time here. The burritos were excellent and the servers were quick and friendly. The kids pancakes are super cute! Bright and clean. Took my parents, the handicap parking is well placed and close to the front door. Lots of TVs - the Dodger game was on, which was a plus for us. And if you like soccer, they had that on too. My dad did comment that the chili verde senior meal could've used more meat. Besides that it was excellent.

    Tortilla soup
    Maricarmen C.

    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.

    WTF IS THIS IN MY FRIES
    Bishop B.

    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.

    Grace F.

    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!

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    Our favorite place to eat in Oakhurst. Their senior meals are a great value. The food and service is always great.

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    Excellent food and customer service!!! If you are looking for a spot to eat this is the place to stop at.

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    We had a great evening, delicious food and wonderful service. Our server Chris is the best!!

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    delicious meals- great and timely service-friendly atmosphere... staff is dedicated to excellence!

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    Taralee and Amanda two amazing servers that made are night. The food was so good. We we'll be sure to return to there establishment.

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    Ask the Community - Mountain Oaks Cafe

    Do they have Air Conditioning?

    Yes very comfortable

    What's the age for their senior meals?

    Anyone it's just a smaller portion

    Are they open on Thanksgiving Day 2025?

    Jenni, I googled for you: "Thanksgiving Day Service: Mountain Oaks Cafe will be open on Thanksgiving Day"

    Is this restaurant wheelchair accessible?

    Yes, But access is via a walkway in the shopping center. About 50' from the entry to the cafe. Food and service is worth the inconvenience.

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