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    The Tavern at Firefall Ranch

    4.2 (25 reviews)
    Open 7:00 am - 11:00 AM, 12:00 pm - 4:00 PM, 5:00 PM - 9:00 PM

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    Moderate noise
    Good for groups

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    $18 fireball tavern board
    Dean M.

    Killer spot just 15 mile East of the Yosemite gate. Great food, very hospitable, and fantastic view. Attentive hosts and more seating than expected for a late-March Friday. Tasty charcuterie board accompanied by well-made cocktails in a locale that is hard to beat. Definitely worth a visit!

    Michael T.

    We ate at the Tavern at Firefall Ranch throughout our stay, from breakfast through dinner, and overall had a great experience. The menu is thoughtfully put together and consistently well executed. Breakfast was good, though I did wish there were a few heartier options--something like biscuits and gravy would have been a welcome addition. After a few days, the main drawback we noticed was the limited variety; during a relatively short stay, we were able to try most of what was on the menu. That said, the quality more than makes up for it. While some people mention the price, the creativity, presentation, and attention to detail felt justified. The smoked salmon with caviar was a standout, and the burger was a solid, satisfying choice. Dinner is where this place really shines. In hindsight, we wish we had eaten more dinners here. My wife ordered the vegan lasagna, and the fact that this is even offered--and done exceptionally well--earns high marks on its own. It's rare to find vegan options that go beyond an afterthought, and this one genuinely impressed us. Overall, a strong dining experience that prioritizes quality and thoughtful execution, with just a bit more variety making it even better.

    Octopus
    Payel K.

    The plates are beautiful. Art. Service is top notch. Food - unfortunately left something to be desired but I'm sure they can get better at it. Server took my feedback positively and said they are already working on it.

    Buffalo mozzarella sandwich
    Jennifer G.

    While I loved my stay at Firefall Ranch, my experience at The Tavern was not as positive. I stopped in for lunch and attempted to stop in for breakfast. The restaurant has a very limited menu. I usually don't mind that as it can mean that the dishes are usually well executed. During my lunch experience on 10/3/25, I ordered the Buffalo Mozzerella sandwich and my friend ordered the beef on weck sandwich. The service, while prompt, was not especially warm or friendly. The Buffalo Mozzerella sandwich was just ok. The focaccia that it was served on was not sturdy enough to support the amount of mozzerella served and quickly fell apart. I ate majority of it with a fork. I will say that the fries that came with the sandwich were delicious! I also attempted to stop by for breakfast the next day on 10/4/25. When my friend and I arrived, the restaurant was not busy at all. There were 3 tables seated. So my friend and I waited at the host stand to be greeted. The restaurant was clearly understaffed, even for the minimal customers that were present. As we stood at the host stand, multiple employees walked past and none greeted us or smiled. I have no idea who the host was and we were never asked our name or amount of people in our party despite standing at the host stand for 5 minutes. We left and went to the cafe/bakery across the street. Overall, I think I'd plan ahead for other food options before coming here.

    Inside
    Tina K.

    We ate here multiple times during our stay, and overall, enjoyed our experiences. Most of the employees here were friendly and helpful. They have a full bar with a good variety of beer on tap. The food here was fine for lunch and dinner, and fantastic for breakfast. A bit pricey, but understandable since it's at the resort.

    Fish and chips (fried cheesy polenta)

    Food was solid nothing crazy but alright price wasn't ridiculous. Decent ambience and friendly staff.

    Churasco ala plancha
    Erin A.

    Spectacular!! as a foodie on vacation I find it hard to try the same restaurant more than once. In this case, I find it hard to go anywhere other than the Taber fireball Ranch. This place is simply delightful. The burgers are awesome, the steaks on the menu are both great order with the side of the seasonal grilled veggies. The vegan hash for breakfast with poached eggs and chicken sausage are unreal. The service is great, although slow at times. Their signature cocktail, s'mores, is not to be missed. Rustic and clean atmosphere add to your dining experience with a great bar and plenty of television televisions to watch sports or cartoons for the kids. There is something for everybody with local fresh ingredients. I love this place!!

    Corn steaks
    Sara H.

    Stayed three nights at Firefall Ranch and enjoyed breakfast and dinner at the Tavern. Food was a bit pricey but expected for a resort. Breakfast pancakes were thick, fluffy, and topped with powdered sugar--delicious! The fried potatoes were perfectly crispy. Dinner started with tasty focaccia and three flavorful dips (anchovies, olives, garlic). The corn steaks were great, my husband loved his minestrone, and the cabbage steak with parsnips and foraged mushrooms was surprisingly delicious. For dinner, we sat near the bar, where a lively group added to the fun atmosphere. The modern, stylish setting made for a great getaway. Would definitely return!

    Love Bug

    The tavern was a recommendation from a Groveland local. It was as delicious as we were told. The Brussel sprouts were very nutty with the pistachios. A nice touch to these sprouts. The Mac and cheese is a definite must try. This is not your childhood Mac and cheese. The service is excellent. The tavern is open and airy. It is a nicely decorated modern bar. Try their Valentine's special cocktails. The Love Bug was the recommended one. Great food, service and ambiance.

    Tomahawk Steak dinner
    Anita P.

    Absolutely delicious food and lovely, attentive service. My husband and I stopped here for my birthday dinner and it was one of the best choices we've made. We shared the Tomahawk steak and it was melt in your mouth delicious. The drinks were great and the appetizers and dessert as well. We had the flourless chocolate cake and it was rich and tasty. We had beautiful views of the surrounding area as there were large windows everywhere. We highly recommend this exceptional restaurant.

    Return visit after stopping for lunch last year, and another beautiful lunch. Apricot glazed wings, grilled peach pistachio pomegranate burrata salad, and waygu beef burger. Kristin our server, was amazing, efficient and friendly. Can't wait to return.

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    Stopped in for a meal and the food was great. We had the skirt steak and the salmon and both were wonderful.

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    Charlotte's Tavern

    Charlotte's Tavern

    4.4
    (143 reviews)
    6.8 mi
    $$

    What a hidden gem!…read more While everyone is rushing to the oldest salon across the street, this nice restaurant at the first floor of the hotel is relatively empty and we were quick to snatch our table for a Friday dinner. Service was a bit slow but pleasant, totally a small town ambiance without the rush. The decoration was cozy with a full size bar and you see the hotel's front desk lounge from across. The menu is amazing with good quality and reasonable prices! Their top 2 dishes are the Little Rooster and the Wine & Bone Ossobuco. The Little Rooster was beautifully stacked on in layers of pistachio-crusted chicken breast seared in EVOO with prosciutto, mozzarella, over creamy red potato mash and topped with apple vinaigrette salad. The taste was so complex and the chicken was so juicy that I couldn't believe it's the chicken breast. The prosciutto in the middle came as a nice surprise (I did not read the menu but was captivated by the dish when a waiter was delivering it to another table) and the portion and taste puts it well above the price tag of $25. I was so elated biting into it. The Wine & Bone Ossobuco in contrast is slightly less satisfying as the meat portion was smaller than what I used to get, but we are paying $30 here vs $45 in the Bay Area. The taste is consistent to what a wine braised ossobuco is. We also tried the wagyu burger that came with a red looking sauce that I thought was spicy but it was actually sweet and sour and had a good balance for the burger patty. The personal size salad was also good in taste and size. Overall we couldn't stop talking about the food for our entire weekend trip to Yosemite. It looks like they have an extensive beer, wine and cocktail menu as well. I strongly recommend this place!

    Our server,Sarah, was pleasant and quick and kept beverages full. We ordered the polenta sticks…read morewhich were hot and crispy and came with 2 dipping sauces, and the calamari, which had a lemon-parsley-caper aioli for dipping. Wish I lived closer to come again soon!

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    View from the window seat
    View from the window seat
    Meatloaf,garlic mashed potatoes and broccoli... fried chicken
    Meatloaf,garlic mashed potatoes and broccoli... fried chicken
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    Perch Rooftop Dining

    3.8
    (88 reviews)
    20.0 mi

    Outstanding experience at The Perch. Dustin was our waiter and did an excellent job--professional,…read moreknowledgeable, and clearly skilled when it comes to wine. He knew exactly how to prep and pour properly, which really elevated the dining experience. The filets were absolutely out of this world--perfectly cooked, tender, and full of flavor. Easily one of the best steaks we've had. Great service, great food, and a polished yet comfortable atmosphere. Highly recommend The Perch, and if you can, ask for Dusty.

    This is my second time this month trying this place. The views are great the place is very nice on…read morethe inside. Staff is friendly. First time here I tried the prime rib special and it was decent honestly but not that flavorful.. we tried a few different appetizers. Both were alright. But nothing that screams wow. Second trim which was tonight... ordered the signature chicken dish. It was lacking not bad but not great not dress code to get in great. And at the price point ehhh.. lobster Mac was good, as well as the risotto. Everything could use a little more seasoning. It's a nice experience but the food is plated and presented well but nothing leaves me saying wow... I'd expect more. My server the first time was good but didn't know the menu very well. And the second time my server didn't even ask me if I wanted anything to drink...

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    Large party of 10 and they nailed every plate. Everything for everyone was a highlight
    Large party of 10 and they nailed every plate. Everything for everyone was a highlight
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    The Armory

    The Armory

    4.3
    (341 reviews)
    18.8 mi
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    Whenever we're in Sonora, eating at The Armory is a definite must! This place is huge. There is a…read morebar area to the left when you come through the entrance. The bar is impressive and a great way to be greeted. There is seating available if you want to grab a bite to eat while you indulge in a handcrafted cocktail. The entrance leads to an amazing outdoor area with a courtyard, lots of seating and more bar areas. There is an upstairs area that has views of Sonora, but also overlooks the outdoor area which is great for people watching. The Armory is family and dog friendly and it was great to see families and their fur babies enjoying the relaxing atmosphere. The menu has great appetizers to share, salads and bowls, tacos, sandwiches, and satisfying pastas + a delicious short rib plate. The drink menu is extensive - they have an impressive variety of barrel-aged bourbons, Irish whiskeys, scotch, rye, tequila, and mezcal and quite the selection of beers on tap, in bottles, and in cans. The wine list will have something for everyone. And the cocktails all looked amazing! We had the smoked pork nachos, ahi poke bowl, and the Rodeo Burger. Everything was tasty and came out quickly. The Armory is a must try!

    Wonderful place! Kicked off with a strawberry rhubarb bourbon cocktail, shared a Bavarian pretzel…read morewith tasty cheese dip with a kick and a tangy mustard dip. Curry chicken quinoa salad and short rib tacos were delish too. The partner had steak & frites and the kid's chicken tenders & waffle fries were a cut above. Recommend!! Decor is cool too. Service was great. Cora was very helpful and nice.

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    Interior
    The beef brisket
    The beef brisket
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    Around The Horn Brewing Company

    Around The Horn Brewing Company

    4.6
    (181 reviews)
    7.8 mi
    $$

    Pull over for the best brews on Highway 120. We enjoy the friendly service and the fun atmosphere…read more It's so great to have another unique place to visit on the Gateway to Yosemite. we're really excited that they've partnered with a restaurant, and that the water they used to brew comes from Yosemite! No wonder they're winning beer contest year after year!

    I ordered a beer and chicken tacos with guacamole ( for extra $5)…read more I was given a number as I was sitting outside with my 2 small dogs. I nursed my beer for almost 40 minutes waiting. The 4 adults and 3 kids seated outside with me ordered right before me but were served within 10 to 15 minutes. The server was pleasant and attentive to them. They were basically done eating and another server literally tossed my cold tacos onto table. He was really sweaty and abrupt. The tortillas were stone cold and looked like they must have been cooked at some point because they had brown char marks on them . The chicken was cold and dry cut into cubes with some reddish powder so they may have been moist at some point. There was some white sauce drizzled on them that looked like it had just been applied since it had not soaked in at all. The $5 guacamole was a table spoon at most. The salsa even less. The handful of chips were generic and stale tasting. I asked him if I could get some water since I drank my beer already since I had been there over 40 minutes. He dismissed me abruptly and pointed at sign on table to order online. He left . I was in shock. I was so excited to stop here on way home to San Francisco. The tacos were dreadful. I don't even know how to describe. Cardboard with freeze dried chicken cubes maybe. Food F, Service F, Beer B. Treatment of Senior Citizens F-.

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    Around The Horn Brewing Company
    Around The Horn Brewing Company
    Beer slushies and Jenga in The Corral beer garden.

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    Beer slushies and Jenga in The Corral beer garden.

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