Mono Inn

Incredible experience - the spring tasting menu was delicious and the service was amazing. Cant wait to come back

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.

The Mono Inn is an incredible place to eat with a view. It has a spectacular view for sunset. Great place to eat after hiking or fishing the lakes. It has a fun 1920s vibe.

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.

Vladislava Kursheva

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?! 😄

D G

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.

Katherine KR

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!

Ellen Evans

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.

Ellen

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!

Jon Holstein

The dinner we had at Mono Inn was honestly one of the best of my life. Everything was cooked to perfection from the first bite to the last with creative execution displayed in every course. The views are an amazing bonus to this immaculate experience, can’t recommend it enough.

Volker Kueffel

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.

Doug Rockey

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.

Michael Arrache

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!

John Samson

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.

Kinsey Thompson

Incredible experience - the spring tasting menu was delicious and the service was amazing. Cant wait to come back

Tessa Coker

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.

Valerie Porges

The Mono Inn is an incredible place to eat with a view. It has a spectacular view for sunset. Great place to eat after hiking or fishing the lakes. It has a fun 1920s vibe.

Jacquie Gold

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.

Mariia Fyrsenko

This place is just awesome!!! Must visit in this area! The Chef and staff were great!

My experience this summer at The Mono Inn was absolutely flawless...! I was on a solo hot springs rejuvenation trip and decided to treat myself to the seven-course service - I honestly cannot recall having a better meal in all of my life! The quality, freshness, and flavors were all exquisite. Service and the atmosphere are unrivaled. The care and ingenuity of Chef was very appreciated, as he even called a day or two ahead of time to double-check on possible allergies. I live 10 hours away, but am dreaming of the next time I can make it over to the Eastern Sierra to revisit this gem.

Quiet little place, out of the way but totally worth it. Had chicken sandwich and loved it. If coming through reserve and try it.

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!

Outstanding food and drinks. I think this place could get s Michelin star if they wanted one. I would like to see some new items on the menu. It is about a 6 course tasting menu. Very Very good. I have been there twice.

Everyone on staff was %100 Perfect! Tom was the best, he made me feel at home. The cook was amazing. Great food. Great experience.

nightninjas

Quiet little place, out of the way but totally worth it. Had chicken sandwich and loved it. If coming through reserve and try it.

edward bayer

Everyone on staff was %100 Perfect! Tom was the best, he made me feel at home. The cook was amazing. Great food. Great experience.

sean frank

Outstanding food and drinks. I think this place could get s Michelin star if they wanted one. I would like to see some new items on the menu. It is about a 6 course tasting menu. Very Very good. I have been there twice.

Desert Dweller_808

My experience this summer at The Mono Inn was absolutely flawless...! I was on a solo hot springs rejuvenation trip and decided to treat myself to the seven-course service - I honestly cannot recall having a better meal in all of my life! The quality, freshness, and flavors were all exquisite. Service and the atmosphere are unrivaled. The care and ingenuity of Chef was very appreciated, as he even called a day or two ahead of time to double-check on possible allergies. I live 10 hours away, but am dreaming of the next time I can make it over to the Eastern Sierra to revisit this gem.

Had a very nice time trying the Summer tasting menu. Great flavors created and paired with great wines. This is a wonderfully different place than what you usually find in the Eastern Sierras. The restaurant was too cold which made me uncomfortable the whole time, and the wait staff need to speak a little louder. Can’t wait to come back.

A Helms

Had a very nice time trying the Summer tasting menu. Great flavors created and paired with great wines. This is a wonderfully different place than what you usually find in the Eastern Sierras. The restaurant was too cold which made me uncomfortable the whole time, and the wait staff need to speak a little louder. Can’t wait to come back.