Mono Inn

We stumbled upon this restaurant on Nov 26, 2023. This restaurant has a weekly fixed 5-course tasting menu. The food presentation, the excellent explanation of how each course was prepared by Jason, the chef, the insane food that made me wanting to have broccoli cheese soup everyday if it’s as good as Jason’s, the tuna , duck and waygu beef were perfect, the freshness of the food, everything was just brilliantly done. This restaurant surprised us. We highly recommend it!

An unexpected treat to find a menu this creative and refined in Lee Vining. The restaurant has switched to a price fixe menu since the last menu photos were posted on google. It is well worth the price, every dish was outstanding. The wagyu was melt in your mouth tender. The canapés and dessert bites were fun and delicious. Thoughtful wine list selections. The view, decor, and ambiance fit the setting perfectly.

With great ambience overlooking the beautiful Mono lake, this is your must stop. A true gem, nestled just north of June Lake, in Lee Vining, provided an unforgettable fine dining experience. Locally sourced ingredients, impeccable service, and a chef with culinary know how are the stand out factors for my review. But it doesn't end there. This restaurant withstands the test of time by serving experiences for 100 years. Enjoy your meal downstairs, but also be sure to head up to the second floor, where you can enjoy a rich library of cook books, appreciate local artist displays, and my favorite, an antique square grand piano. Rich in flavor & history, the Mono Inn is truly a landmark of the Eastern Sierras. Can't wait to return with my family.

Hidden gem! This place is worth it to drive here even from LA to experience the whole range of flavors. Every bite was mouthwatering. Service was professional and the whole atmosphere is taking you out of real life. Worming fireplace and the stunning view to the lake! Try to catch the sunset and you will be amazed!
What else do we need?! 😄

What a gem! We had an amazing experience at Mono Inn! We were here on New Year’s Day and they had a special menu. We ordered baked oysters, beets salad, duck confit salad, beef Wellington and the lobster tail and three cocktails. The food was priced fairly and beautifully presented and cooked. We will definitely come back here next time when we are on this road!

Great food, super friendly service and great view of Mono Lake. The salmon comes on a well spiced sauce and medium rare. The burger was really good as well a the fries that came with it. And the Mediterranean spreads were a great start.

We had a wonderful experience dining here in March — sunset view of the lake, beautiful interior, professional staff, and of course delicious food. Will definitely plan a return trip!

Mono Inn is One of the Best Restaurants around. Chef Jason prepared a delicious menu for me and my date - lobster risotto with scallops, gnocchi pasta and filet mignon. For dessert it was lava cake with whip creme and blue berry dust. Yum!! Special note, the bar selection was excellent - slane whiskey was my go to but they've got a great craft cocktail list. I was lucky enough to meet the owners Hillary and Thomas and they were both welcoming and knowledgeable. Overall, Everything was excellent and I cant wait to come back to this hidden gem on the shore of Mono lake!

Been going here several years while at time share at June Lake. Food is ingredient driven, a nice mix of modern and rustic, and not tiny portions. Every visit has been new and delicious. Service is excellent. The dining room is comfy and rustic, with large fireplace burning real wood. The real draw is the full width picture window overlooking Mono lake, always a spectacular sunset during dinner. Sometimes a great moon rise.

What a find! Mono Inn’s owner, chef and attentive staff are really aiming high and delivering a wonderful dining experience. The tasting menu is full of delightful bites, wine pairings highly enjoyable and the bartender mixed up a memorable cocktail. The view is spectacular and the history behind the inn was particularly interesting. The chef and staff were very accommodating of my wife’s dietary restrictions, not easy with a set menu. Can’t wait to go back!

The new ownership that took over in May 2021 have done an INCREDIBLE job. The food is excellent, the service was spot on, and the views were amazing. We had a party of four and our reservation was at 5:15. We were seated right away and stayed for a couple hours. Great ambiance. The new owner was the hostess and she was so kind and came around throughout the night to make sure we had everything we needed.

The owner mentioned they are starting to do weddings and receptions in April and Brunch starting in April. We can’t wait to come back time and again. What a refreshing change, so glad we went.

I recently dined at Mono Inn and for $85 a person, the five-course menu was genuinely impressive. The chef was clearly aiming high, and it showed in every dish. While it wasn't quite a Michelin star experience, it's definitely on the path to a Michelin recommendation. Worth a visit if you appreciate an ambitious menu at a reasonable price.
Would I come back? Yes, looking forward to it!

Under new management The Mono Inn is back to being one of the best restaurants in the Eastern Sierra as it was 20-odd years ago. After a couple of disappointing visits after Sarah Adams (Ansell's granddaughter) moved on, we stopped going. A friend shared how good it was on FB so we dropped in when passing by on the offchance. The food and wine was out of this world and not overpriced. The service impeccable (thanks Lizzie) and we were dressed for a long drive home in sweats and that was perfectly acceptable. Unpretentious and affordable. Worth the 30 minute drive from Mammoth Lakes.

Absolutely incredible meal! They only offer the tasting menu but were able to accommodate my vegetarian husband day-of (call first to check though, for last minute dietary restrictions). Sometimes you get expensive tasting menus and farm to table and it just doesn't taste good... but don't worry, every single bite was amazing! Unique flavor combinations, amazing and attentive service, beautiful views of Mono Lake, and a cozy vibe without any of the pretention I often associate with restaurants or this caliber. I highly recommend for any special occasion or trip to the eastern Sierra Nevadas.

What a nice surprise to find this little gourmet gem in the rough of the eastern Sierra Nevada! We very much enjoyed the tasting, a 7-course offering of beautifully prepared and delicious small portions. I’m not a foodie, but I have to say that these dishes and the paired wines were so expertly composed with complex yet also complimentary tastes …yes, I wanted more of each, but at the same time I eagerly anticipated what was to come. I’m thankful to learn that food can be so good! And, the service and spectacular sunset scenery overlooking Mono Lake are unparalleled. Thanks for a perfect night out and a memorable dining experience!

We came on our womens reunion trip and could not be more impressed! Service, food and wine spectacular! Thank you Hiliary for your kind attention.

This place was incredible. We accidentally stumbled upon it while visiting mono lake from Yosemite and it was one of the highlights of our trip and a meal to remember. Everything was delicious, creative, and thoughtful. Would love to come back here again

Spectacular 5 course menu. Servers explained about each dish as served with the chef coming out when dessert was served. Service was impeccable. The atmosphere and view of mono lake is an experience not to miss.

I am thrilled that we have Mono Inn on the Eastside. First, time your reservation with sunset! The views are spectacular and the ambience fits the natural beauty vibe perfectly -- simple yet classy. The food is excellent -- the menu creatively celebrates what the seasons have to offer with top-notch execution and presentation. Finally, the service is outstanding, from making a reservation to the dining experience itself -- attentive yet unhurried; you truly feel taken care of. We came here for my husband's birthday and the setting, food, and service definitely made it a special night to remember.

The location is perfect. It was nice to be able to dine while the sunset was ongoing over the lake.
I liked the idea of garnishing the bonemarrow with salmon eggs. It matched perfectly. The tomahawk stake was delicious. The waiters are kind and welcoming. I would definitely recomend this place and most definitely will go back here and enjoy a meal there when I come back to this place.