The Ahwahnee Hotel

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

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   Jennifer

   Western NC15 reviews

   3.0

   Dined 1 day 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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   Joshua

   Calgary2 reviews

   5.0

   Dined 1 day ago

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

   A must do experience in Yosemite. Really enjoyable food and service. Only issue was getting our check took 30 minutes. They even had kid items like chicken tenders and Mac and cheese.
   

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   Laura

   Los Angeles3 reviews

   5.0

   Dined 2 days ago

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

   Alec was pur server and he was super friendly and helpful. Our large group had the breakfast buffet and food was good but could have used more variety. Dining room was a beautiful venue.
   

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   Jane

   Wisconsin1 review

   5.0

   Dined 2 days ago

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

   Iconic! Everyone should the opportunity to dine at The Ahwahnee Hotel ! Great place to make memories that last a lifetime, including birthdays and anniversary! Buffet was lovely (always more there than anyone can savor). The live piano music, candles and attention to detail were outstanding.
   

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   Farnaz

   Los Angeles1 review

   1.0

   Dined 4 days ago

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

   The service was very good , very friendly staff, but choice of food in the buffet was very poor! The only choice for bread was a small bagel! No omelet station, only 2 kinds f fruits
   

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   Melissa

   Guadalajara7 reviews

   4.0

   Dined 5 days ago

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

   Most everything was great except the dinner buffet in the dining room. Variety was ok but hot food was bland and cool or cold. Eat there only for the experience. Breakfast buffet was good, though.
   

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   OpenTable Diner

   Hawaii1 review

   2.0

   Dined 6 days ago

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

   I don't want to post negative reviews, but this place is historic and epic in many ways, which comes with crazy high expectations. Sadly, it was in need of some serious upgrades. Since the pandemic, the restaurant has stopped offering menus and traditional ordering the food you want from your table. I tried the breakfast, and it was a buffet that isn't a death sentence if it's good. This was similar to what you might experience at Best Western. Everything that was meant to be hot was cold,including scrambled eggs that were stiff bricks, potatoes, chicken sausage... The selection was very limited and basic, and for 3, the bill came to $150. I ended up canceling my dinner reservations, which was also buffet at $63 a person. Maybe I'm not a buffet type unless you're at a wedding or Vegas :) I get the struggles hotels and restaurants have been dealing with since the pandemic, but managing the basics and doing more than average is required in this new era. That said, what an absolutely stunning location.
   

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   Rene VIP

   Seattle174 reviews

   5.0

   Dined 6 days ago

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

   The historical setting in the middle of Yosemite is an amazing experience and totally worth it. They had a simple yet delicious buffet with exceptional service. Enjoy!!!
   

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   Christopher

   Edmonton1 review

   3.0

   Dined 7 days ago

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

   Poor quality food, especially the roast beef and the prawns. We prefer our roast beef medium but the carver would not bring out a new roast until all of the well done was gone. The quality of the beef was sub par. This dinner was no where near worth the price they charge. The room itself is historic and marvelous. Server was overwhelmed and under staffed
   

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    Holly

    Cleveland / Akron / Canton1 review

    5.0

    Dined on May 21, 2025

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

    Beautiful dining room! Beautiful historic hotel, one of the highlights of our trip (as far as dining). The food was better than most inside the park - I highly recommend!
    

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