A Review of the Restaurants at the base of Mammoth Mountain
It was another glorious roadtrip get-away to Mammoth Mountain. I don’t always make the trip, since my husband is usually “chasing freshies.” He is an avid snowboarder, and I don’t ski anymore. However, this time I opted to accompany my honey. We had to opportunity to review the Mammoth Mountain Inn, a historic property just across from the panoramic gondola and the mountain. See below for a review link. While my husband was out “shooting and shredding” (ie taking photos while snowboarding) the Mammoth Mountain Inn became a bit of a retreat for me. I read, played in the pool, relaxed with a long jacuzzi soak, walked the property and thoroughly enjoyed the views and surroundings. However, I also had some work to do. I was scheduled to do a Mammoth Mountain restaurants review. I love my job.
Mammoth Mountain Restaurants Review
The Mountainside Bar & Grill
Located inside the hotel, The Mountainside Bar & Grill is one flight above the main lobby. I had heard they offered a wonderful breakfast, so I was excited to see what all the hype was about. The menu featured classics with a twist, such as their Pulled Pork Benedict and their Avocado toast with goat cheese, slow roasted tomato and oyster mushrooms.
I started with a very spicy Bloody Mary which woke up my taste buds. Next, I chose a breakfast burrito called The Mammoth (Bacon, sausage, bell peppers, onions, shredded cheese, arugula, fire-roasted salsa) was served with breakfast potatoes. This was fantastic. All the ingredients complemented each other creating a scrumptious flavor. My server brought out several types of hot sauce as requested, and I went to town on it. I still ended up taking half of it back to the room – it was a lot of food. See the Mountainside Bar & Grill website.
The Yodler
Another restaurant, The Yodler also part of Mammoth Mountain Inn is located just across from the property. It offers a winter chalet vibe with an all wood interior. The host gave me a prime table in front of a roaring fire. It is a quaint, rustic place. The menu is “Bavarian Inspired” as noted on their website. It includes a mix of German, Austrian and Swiss items, plus several American dishes to choose from.
I decided on the Chicken Schnitzel Sandwich (Crispy Chicken Breast, Swiss Cheese, Pickle Chips, House Mustard, Pimento Aioli, Kaiser Bun). It came with salad or fries. I opted for the salad with a mustard vinaigrette dressing. The sandwich was over the top. The mustard, Pimento Aioli and cheese combo on the delicious chicken schnitzel was exceptional. I also asked for extra pickles as you can see from the photo, they sure did deliver. Lucky for my husband, the sandwich was massive. I brought half of it back to our room for him, and he was super “stoked.”
The History of The Yodler
I had read a bit about the history of the restaurant on their website. My server was knowledgeable as well and pointed out murals that were created in 1960 by an artist named Hendrick. I took a quick little tour upstairs. It was beautiful up there with a great view of the mountain from the charming 4 paned row of windows facing the mountain slopes. Above those windows, colorful light streamed through six stained glass panels. These panels featured one continuous scene of the Swiss alps with people dancing across the scenic landscape. Apparently much of the wood for the structure of the building came from Germany, when it was built in 1959. For additional info, visit the Yodler website.
Whether you decide to stay at the Mammoth Mountain Inn or not, the food at both of these restaurants is fantastic. The price point is a bit high, but you can’t beat the location, especially if you are utilizing the mountain. Considering the high cost of dining in destination resort towns like Mammoth, the prices are not necessarily higher than most alternatives. Plus you are on vacation. So, splurge a little, while you enjoy the views with some delicious food and a cocktail or two.
Read our Staff Picks of Favorite Casual Mammoth Eateries, or the ETG Fine Dining in Mammoth article.
See the ETG Review of the Mammoth Mountain Inn.
Find out more about the Eastern Sierras – read additional ETG Mammoth Mountain articles.
