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    Mt Whitney Restaurant

    3.1 (577 reviews)
    Open 7:00 am - 9:00 pm

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    Casual
    Moderate noise
    Good for kids
    Outdoor seating

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    Homemade hot cherry pie with a scoop of vanilla ice cream...my favorite.  They do this perfectly.
    Michael D.

    My second time eating here...great little restaurant. Love all the pics of movie stars on the walls who have visited over the years. Good food...great service...charming place!

    Keith A.

    I have eaten here 2 times. Both times were for lunch and both were good experiences. The restaurant is very rustic and nostalgic. There is movie memorabilia all over the walls showing some of the 300 plus movies that were filmed here by the 1950s. Our server was polite, and he told us about their family restaurant. He was asking what we were going to do and see, and how we liked it so far. He even made a few suggestions. He did mention that it was a small town of about 2000 people. The menu has plenty of lunch options to choose from but I was interested in the grilled cheese and french fries. I don't get to eat grilled cheese much, and I wanted to see if it was as good as I remember. Their grilled cheese on sourdough did not disappoint. It was golden, warm, crunchy and tasted great. The french fries were exactly like I like them, golden, warm, delicious. The other time I ate there, it was extremely busy during the NFL playoffs in January, and I believe there is only 1 bathroom, so there was a line. It is a good option for lunch, the food is good, and the prices are reasonable. Plenty of pics attached for you to see.

    Onion Rings, burger
    Celine P.

    We arrive here for lunch on our way to mammoth. All the servers had really fun hair! We had beer & hot water with lemon. We ordered a veggie burger and the Hawaiian style burger with pineapple and onion rings. The teriyaki sauce was so disappointing because it was runny and just tasted like a sweet soy sauce. I talked to the server and they said they have been trying to get better teriyaki sauce so maybe this scathing review can encourage them to find something better and shelf stable. We arrive here for lunch on our way to mammoth. All the servers had really fun hair! We had beer & hot water with lemon. We ordered a veggie burger and the Hawaiian style burger with pineapple and onion rings. The teriyaki sauce was so disappointing because it was runny and just tasted like a sweet soy sauce. I talked to the server and they said they have been trying to get better teriyaki sauce so maybe this scathing review can encourage them to find something better and shelf stable.

    Jannah N.

    Service: Workers were not mean! But they were not friendly either. And I couldn't tell if they didn't like us or were mad about something haha Food: I got the beef eater sandwich and the meat tasted plastic-y and tough. I ended up taking it out and just eating the bread, cheese, and tomato. My friend got a beef tip pasta, but I believe it's more like a watered down beef soup? Ambiance: I do like the decor! There's plenty of seating and the restroom is clean.

    Tuna Melt with onion rings
    Russ C.

    We were pleasantly surprised with the MT Whitney Restaurant. My wife had the Philly and I had the Tuna melt and we both opted for onion rings. The Philly was average but there was something about the Tuna melt that I really enjoyed. I would definitely recommend it. Onion rings were nice and crispy and not really greasy at all. We will definitely be back.

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    Jessica M.

    Came here with a friend after rock climbing and a long day in the car. We got here around dinner time and there were many open tables. My friend liked the ambiance. Fairly typical fare for diner type food- burgers, sandwiches, fries, onion rings. I ordered a burger and fries and salad - which was not very memorable and rather dry. My friend got the chicken fried steak with mashed potatoes and mixed vegetables. Neither of us got sick from eating here, but next time I am in the area, I might try out some of the other options.

    Oreo cookie shake
    Gabe D.

    I was in lone pine to charge my cyber beast at the Tesla superchargers so I went for a short walk and stumbled on the mt Whitney restaurant. I had the Philly cheese steak sandwich and it was delish. I got a salad instead of fries to stay on the healthy side. The ranch dressing was homemade and told could taste the difference. It was so salty and creamy and good hint of dill, pepper, buttermilk yum. The restaurant had a hometown vibe and everyone was friendly. Thank you my Whitney restaurant. The shakes are a must.

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    Food is average. Don't order tuna- not good quality and $20. Chili size was average. Waitress and onion rings were good.

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    Good coffee and service. Just ok food. Nothing seems homemade. Homefries deep fried probably mass produced, etc

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    The atmosphere and staff were amazing. Portions were a lil small and generic for the price but over all we'd go back.

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    Loved the old world atmosphere, the friendly service and our burgers were so good, tasty patties freshly grilled, thank you we will be back

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    Alabama Hills Cafe & Bakery

    Alabama Hills Cafe & Bakery

    4.3
    (1.4k reviews)
    0.0 mi
    $$

    On our way to Lake Tahoe we needed to make a pit stop for lunch, so I started searching for spots…read more We were about 45 mins away from Lone Pine and found this little gem. It was around 1pm and I was still looking to have breakfast, but my hubby was looking for lunch. This place seemed to offer both and the reviews were good too! We were able to park right up front. They have an outside patio in the front area as an option to dine at. It was definitely a hot day in the high 90's, so it wasn't an option for us to sit out there today. Although they did have misters on which was a nice touch. We walked in to a busy place and there were only two tables available, so we sat down right away. It took a while for us to get our menu's, but we can see it was busy. Our server was really nice and once we ordered our food, it was served pretty quickly! I ordered the Ironman Scramble with the Cheddar Jalapeño bread which the bread was so delicious! I also ordered a refreshing Peach Iced Tea. My husband ordered the Alabama Hills Bacon Cheese Burger and a Strawberry Lemonade. We were both very happy with our meals and even ordered a Cinnamon Roll to go! All the baked goods looked amazing too.

    We had hoped to try this place for breakfast but it wasn't meant to be. Although the place was busy…read moreand packed, we were promptly seated once a table was available. So far so good! It took a few minutes of waiting but our waitress came by and took our order. We ordered fresh OJ while we decided what to eat. Unfortunately our waitress never came back to take our food order after we got our OJ. Around the 10min mark of waiting and wondering where our waitress was, we overheard the staff telling some of the customers that their systems were down and were not able to take orders or payment. Oddly, they only seemed to communicate this to guests who were waiting or standing in line. I saw one customer pay cash for their food while they let another customer go without asking for payment (they told him not to worry about it). However, I didn't see any of the staff communicate to patrons who were already seated, including us. After another 10min of waiting to see if someone would come by to tell us of the issue, we decided to just get up and leave after being there for almost 30 minutes. On our way out, we handed some cash to a random staff member to pay for the OJ, but she didn't even seem to care. Although I was excited to try their breakfast items, their service (or lack thereof) has turned me away from wanting to visit again. I understand you're busy and having your systems offline added to the chaos, but the staff could have easily just made an announcement to the whole restaurant (it's a small restaurant) about the issue, thanking people for their patience, and letting us know what to expect.

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    Alabama Hills Cafe & Bakery
    Fresh Baked Triple Berry Pie. Traveled with us home from Lone Pine to Palm Desert.
    Fresh Baked Triple Berry Pie. Traveled with us home from Lone Pine to Palm Desert.
    Front window signage

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    Front window signage
    Merry Go Round

    Merry Go Round

    4.4
    (611 reviews)
    0.0 mi
    $$

    Excellent! Food was delicious! Their attention to customer needs can be seen their offer three…read morevarieties of soy sauce- gluten free, special blend and low sodium. Staff was very genuinely friendly, nice and efficient. Ambience is so so cute! The restaurant is shaped like a merry go round and has awesome decor. Plenty of vegetarian options. They even have resident well behaved and very beloved pit bull 'blue' in residence. He does not bother diners. And accepts petting like a gentleman. Definitely worth the visit! On our second day as we asked around about restaurants, everyone recommended about merry go round.

    My partner wanted to come here based on a write-up that mentioned the history of the building,…read morespecial soy sauce, and extremely kind staff. The staff was kind, and the building was cool, but that's where the charm ended. We walked into an obese pit bull literally sitting on a chair at the table, right next to where we got seated. There had been a sign out front saying there was a "service dog" inside with a picture of the obese pit bull in question, so I guess that's helpful but calling it a service dog really stretches credulity. I'm not sure what service the dog is providing for the owner who was not present until the end of our meal, at which point he paraded the dog around the tiny restaurant to greet customers. Another customer came in with a dog, too - apparently this tiny restaurant is teetering into becoming a dog park. I love dogs. I work with animals for a living. I am a dog owner and bring my dog everywhere I can, within reason and with the explicit permission of the businesses we visit. I do NOT appreciate a poorly-behaved pit bull, kept docile by virtue of his excessive weight, slobbering on a dining table. I do not appreciate dog dander in my food. But mostly, being in a family that used actual guide dogs - as in, dogs that were specifically bred and trained for YEARS by experienced professionals to assist their visually impaired handlers all day, completely ignore food and people that try to interact with them, and to tuck themselves quietly at their handler's feet at a restaurant, I'm put off by "service dogs" just moseying around a restaurant or sitting at a table with diners. It really does seem like this dog's main purpose is to hang out and be a restaurant mascot, which sure sounds like a health code violation. Dog dander aside, the food was basically on par with what you might order at any American-style Chinese restaurant. The orange chicken had a strong orange peel flavor, so it stood out. The rice was dry. I didn't notice anything unique about the soy sauce. The other items we ordered were unremarkable.

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    Inside
    Kung pao chicken...half eaten already lol
    Kung pao chicken...half eaten already lol
    The place is vibrant in the evenings..

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    The place is vibrant in the evenings..
    Totem Cafe

    Totem Cafe

    3.7
    (312 reviews)
    0.0 mi
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    It's a shame when servers are not trained. It's even worse when the food is not good…read more The young lady that served us asked about drinks. Why sure I'd like a libation something rather. She came back and said in fact they don't serve Margarita's. She said she had no idea, and that she didn't even live in the area. What does where she lives have anything to do with anything? I don't want to be mean, but ?? I ordered the 1/2 rack of these "Famous Ribs." My hubby the Flat Iron steak. We asked for salads as the choice instead of soup. We wait and wait...starving after having hiked all over the Alabama Hills. It is customary to get the salad ahead of time, but this young lady was doing other things. Suddenly after 15 min. we got our meals with no salad. She was getting ready to walk away when I asked about the salads. She went and got them not really concerned about it, and was not really understanding. So onto these ribs! I'm traumatized by these things that were so overcooked and dry. What on earth was done to these things? It seems they were boiled, then frozen, then defrosted, and microwaved? Who knows!! I do know this. I have been making ribs for a long time. For the love of God you don't need to kill the pig 15 times! My hubbies Flat Iron Steak was alright. Not completely hideous. Needless to say, there are not many choices in the Lone Pine. This is not a choice I would ever venture to again if in the area.

    Totem Cafe is a neat restaurant with some great decor ranging from cowboy art to metal sculptures,…read moreold phones, etc. It is located right on the main road, right near the turn to go to Alabama Hills and Mt. Whitney. The crossroad is Whitney portal road. We parked on the street, but I am guessing there is some parking around back too. The restaurant was rustic, clean, classic rock playing on the radio, and there are bathrooms. Service was fast and friendly. They had lunch and breakfast options. Breakfast prices are about what you would expect for a small restaurant in a small town. Plenty of good options to choose from. I was contemplating the pancakes and the French toast. I tried the 2 piece French toast and it came with some cantaloupe. It was warm, fluffy, and tasty. It came with plenty of butter packets and large syrup container. It hit the spot for sure. I think it was about $12.

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    Totem Cafe in Lone Pine
    Totem Cafe in Lone Pine
    The Philadelphia Cheesesteak sandwich. This one was more like a steak sandwich, but still a good one.
    The Philadelphia Cheesesteak sandwich. This one was more like a steak sandwich, but still a good one.
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    Seasons Restaurant

    Seasons Restaurant

    4.2
    (296 reviews)
    0.0 mi
    $$$

    We stayed 1 night in Lone Pine to break up our drive to June Lake, and so glad we found seasons…read morerestaurant! The service was probably the best I've ever experienced, we were blown away. Everyone working was friendly and so efficient. The drinks were great, and the food was delicious! I ordered the Greek salad with chicken and was surprised how fresh it was. Hubby ordered the rib eye with mushroom sauce and it was cooked exactly as requested. Highly recommend this place!

    This is a very popular spot in Lone Pine with a very popular complaint-they run out of everything…read more We arrived on a weekday at 6:15, fairly busy, but we got one of the coveted booths with the view of Mt. Whitney. We had looked at the menu online and had an idea of what we wanted in advance, nope. Out of: the elk, all lamb, trout, and the filets- we ended up with two orders of top sirloin. I had mine with the mushrooms and my husband had his with the green peppercorn sauce- I guess you can still have the sauces even though the meat is gone. The steaks were ok, I definitely did not get what I wanted and probably wouldn't have stayed if I had known just how bad it would be. I did see others walk out, and people that ordered after me were not happy. There's a really easy way to fix this- daily paper menus with what you actually have. Maybe even update them as things run out. Just cross stuff out. Let the guests know up front. If I had known how limited it was, I wouldn't have ordered a drink and eaten the tasty bread roll. Service wasn't that great either- the person that brought the drinks was very friendly, but otherwise our waiter was pretty inattentive. I had the Bees Knees which I enjoyed, I ordered a glass of red to go with the steak, and that didn't show up till I was well into my meal. Weirdly, I would give this place another shot, but would order before even sitting down. That way when I am told that all I can get is a steak that I'm not that interested in, I'll go somewhere else. Or eat at the bar, have a decent drink and leave when you see how dire the menu selection is.

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    Great, well-stocked bar.
    Great, well-stocked bar.
    Seasons Restaurant
    Mt. Whitney view from our seat

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    Mt. Whitney view from our seat
    Carl's Jr

    Carl's Jr

    2.8
    (87 reviews)
    0.3 mi
    $

    The chicken tenders were nice and crispy. Excellent service…read more Very clean establishment. The servers are so friendly. This is so good compared to McDonald's. .

    I had a very disappointing experience at Carl's Jr. today. My daughter went inside to order while I…read morewas outside cleaning out the car after a long day. She politely tried to place her order and explained she has allergies and needed a few items removed from her burger. Instead of being helped, she was dismissed and barely given the chance to speak. When her food came out, it had cheese on it--something she specifically asked to be removed due to an allergy. When she brought it to their attention, the employee snatched the burger from her hands and threw it in the trash in a very rude manner. My daughter also witnessed them carelessly throwing the ingredients onto the bun while remaking her order, which was very concerning given her allergy. When the corrected order was ready, it was simply slid across the counter without a single word. I went inside to address the situation and asked to speak to a manager, only to find out the person who treated my daughter this way was the manager on duty an older Hispanic male. This is completely unacceptable. No child or any customer should be treated with such disrespect, especially when communicating a food allergy. My daughter was nearly in tears. This experience was upsetting and unprofessional.

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    I didn't feel comfortable eating here today while traveling alone after seeing this sign.
    I didn't feel comfortable eating here today while traveling alone after seeing this sign.
    Carl's Jr
    Carl's Jr

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    Pizza Factory

    Pizza Factory

    3.2
    (408 reviews)
    0.0 mi
    $$
    Casual dining
    Healthy dining

    We were passing through Lone Pine on our way from Tahoe and decided to stop at this cute little…read morepizza place. It's definitely got that classic hole-in-the-wall charm. We ordered a half pepperoni, half ham pizza along with garlic bread. The pizza came out pretty quickly, but our garlic bread never arrived. We waited a bit thinking it might still be coming, and when I finally asked about it, they realized the order hadn't gone through. They made it right away. The pizza was really good! One thing I appreciated was that they didn't skimp on the pepperoni--there was plenty on every slice. The crust was delicious too. I also got to watch a young lady in the back tossing the pizza dough by hand, which was very cool. The restaurant could have been a little cleaner, but the staff seemed busy. Overall, the service was friendly, the food was enjoyable, and I'd definitely stop here again the next time I'm passing through Lone Pine.

    The good: customer service, great tasting pizza and cold beer…read more The ridiculous: $31.75 for a medium (12") pizza with 3 toppings. Didn't realize that Pizza Factory is part of a 100+ store franchise with locations in 5 states. I love supporting local businesses but the pricing here was offensive. I checked another Pizza Factory location (Redding, CA) and they only charge $18.50 for the same pizza. I'm sorry to say that this is a clear example of price gouging tourists. Sorry/Not sorry.

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    Pizza Factory
    Pizza Factory
    Pizza Factory

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    Mt Whitney Restaurant - tradamerican - Updated July 2026

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