The Ahwahnee Hotel

The Ahwahnee Hotel reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

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   michael VIP

   New York City8 reviews

   2.0

   Dined 2 days ago

   1. Overall 2
   2. Food 3
   3. Service 2
   4. Ambience 5

   Unfortunately, the restaurant (and hotel) staff members seem very tired, notwithstanding the fact that it is early in the season. They act disinterested at best, annoyed at worst. Currently, the restaurant is offering only an overpriced buffet for dinner—($63 for adults). Most of the east and south facing windows are boarded up due to ongoing construction on the terrace area; thus, the views are obstructed—and the views and the dining room ambience are unfortunately the only draws here now. And the views are gone for the moment. The staff at the host desk will attempt to seat in the worst possible available place in the dining room, and unless you insist on one of the few tables that still have a view outside, you will be stuck looking at a plywood board that has been placed over the window. I typically do not give a bad review to any restaurant—this is the exception.
   

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   Alejandro VIP

   New York City1 review

   1.0

   Dined 3 days ago

   1. Overall 1
   2. Food 1
   3. Service 4
   4. Ambience 3

   Pésimo el buffet en verdad de pésima calidad, muy mal sabor de los alimentos, no vale la pena comer ahí por nada. Además levantaron los pocos 10 platillos que tienen antes de que termináramos, aceptan reservación de 8:30 y después de las 9 levantan el buffet en verdad una falta de respeto.
   

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   Nyson

   Dallas1 review

   1.0

   Dined 3 days ago

   1. Overall 1
   2. Food 1
   3. Service 3
   4. Ambience 3

   For the price they charge per person the food should be phenomenal. The highlights of the meal were the drinks and the soup if that gives you an idea. The proteins (chicken, fish, shrimp) were incredibly bland. The prime rib was practically raw! Salad was lackluster and sad, seriously lacking in options/toppings. Now onto dessert: lemon bar (this was good), a mini fruit tart, a glorified cupcake made out of what appeared to be a mini bundt/large macaroon, and the smallest chocolate cheese cake bite I’ve ever seen which was way to dense. Far from what would be considered “fine dining dessert”. We at least were seated in a small alcove with a nice view of the waterfall, but that alcove only has 6 small round tables, so chances of being sat there aren’t high. Overall, the price is way too steep for what is offered; and if that’s what the price is gonna be, it should be simmering in flavor.
   

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   Heather

   Minneapolis1 review

   3.0

   Dined 3 days ago

   1. Overall 3
   2. Food 2
   3. Service 4
   4. Ambience 4

   We had dinner here on Thursday and honestly felt let down. The meal was really expensive, and for that price, we expected something a lot better. The buffet-style food was just okay — nothing really stood out, and it didn’t feel worth what we paid. There was also a surprise parking fee, which was super frustrating after such an expensive meal. The space itself is beautiful, and we did enjoy getting to see the hotel — that part was a highlight. But overall, the experience didn’t justify the cost, and we wouldn’t come back.
   

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   Barbara

   Tahoe / Reno Area1 review

   5.0

   Dined 4 days ago

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 4
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Dining @ the Ahwahnee is not to be missed. My party of 3 adults enjoyed the Buffet, offering a variety of breakfast selections. The view of Half Dome from our table fabulous! A lovely peaceful environment enhanced our Ahwahnee/Yosemite visit that will remain a cherished memory. Kudos to the Staff maintaining a level of service under the current Federal (DOGE) budget cuts out of Washington DC. Staff attitudes remain positive & professional under these difficult circumstances.
   

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   Ben

   Sacramento / Sacramento Valley2 reviews

   1.0

   Dined 4 days ago

   1. Overall 1
   2. Food 3
   3. Service 2
   4. Ambience 1

   Jack hammer going outside our room all day The elevators were not working. Had to call on a walkie talkie to get someone to get you down the service elevator. The room was very small as was the bathroom. In the dining room (buffet only) the windows were covered with paper. The service was good. This was our 25th wedding anniversary and we were very unhappy. We have never paid $700.00 a night but decided to splurge. I must say that they did give us 20% off and one free meal. Yosemite was beautiful.
   

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   Kym VIP

   Yosemite1 review

   5.0

   Dined 4 days ago

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Lovely Experience! Ambience of the room and the knowledge and service of the Staff made the dinner a true pleasure.
   

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   Chuck

   Philadelphia2 reviews

   5.0

   Dined 4 days ago

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Excellent food. Superb service. Well worth the money.
   

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   Aoife

   San Francisco3 reviews

   5.0

   Dined 5 days ago

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   We had just got married the night before and got the best seat in the house! Great food, great service, great value!
   

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    Jennifer

    Asheville / Western North Carolina15 reviews

    3.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 5

    Basic prime rib buffet. I enjoyed the side dishes and desserts but this was an expensive meal for what it was. Paying for the ambiance.
    

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