The Restaurant at Convict Lake is widely recognized as the finest restaurant in the Eastern Sierra and a "locals" choice for special occasions. Dine in a romantic and casually elegant atmosphere located just 10 minutes from Mammoth Lakes across from the Mammoth/Yosemite Airport.
Our menu features continental cuisine and such sumptuous specialties as rack of lamb, beef wellington, grass fed beef steaks, fresh seafood and pastas. We have an award-winning wine list including some of the best vintages around the world and a martini bar. If you are not up for a four course meal, enjoy appetizers and drinks at the martini bar in The Lounge. The lounge offers a separate menu and HD TV's to watch your favorite sports.
seared crispy skin breast, leg confit, with a Grand Marnier, orange zest and blackberry jus lié
Crispy Skin Scottish Salmon
Crispy fingerling potatoes, sautéed spinach, finished with a fire roasted tomato vinaigrette
Rotolo of Fresh Pasta
Ricotta cheese, wild mushroom, baby spinach finished with a tangy spicy tomato sauce and fried capers
Beef Wellington
Filet mignon and wild mushroom duxelle in puffed pastry with a bourbon glace de veau
New Zealand Rack of Lamb
Marinated with heirloom garlic, fresh herbs, grilled and accompanied by a cilantro mint sauce
Desserts
Fuji Apple & Mascarpone Strudel
ala mode, with cognac butterscotch
Vanilla Bean Crème Brûlée
Bananas Foster
Flambéed tableside
What 1,509 people are saying
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5.0
5 based on recent ratings
4.9Food
4.9Service
4.9Ambience
4.6Value
Noise • Moderate
Loved For
Yosemite / Mammoth Lakes
Best Overall
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Best Food
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Best Service
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Best Ambiance
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Best Value
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Good for groups
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Healthy
Yosemite / Mammoth Lakes
Neighborhood gem
Yosemite / Mammoth Lakes
Great for fine wines
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Good for special occasions
Yosemite / Mammoth Lakes
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Review summary
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The Restaurant at Convict Lake offers "outstanding" food and service with a cozy, rustic ambiance. Known for dishes like Beef Wellington, fresh trout, and lamb, it consistently impresses guests. While some experiences vary, the majority highlight "great service," "delicious food," and an "amazing atmosphere" nestled in a beautiful mountain setting.
1,509 Reviews
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Theona
San Francisco18 reviews
5.0
Dined 3 days ago
Overall 5
Food 5
Service 5
Ambience 5
The meal and service were outstanding. The trout is what I had and it was delicious.
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Brian
Los Angeles4 reviews
5.0
Dined 3 days ago
Overall 5
Food 5
Service 5
Ambience 4
The service was excellent and the food was made to perfection. Will definitely go again when back in the Mammoth area.
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Grant
Los Angeles2 reviews
5.0
Dined 4 days ago
Overall 5
Food 5
Service 5
Ambience 5
The Restaurant at Convict Lake is hands down one of the best dining experiences in the Eastern Sierra. The food, service, and ambiance is a 10/10 and would recommend to anyone considering. The menu pricing is very reasonable for high quality sourced ingredients.
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John VIP
Pittsburgh6 reviews
5.0
Dined 5 days ago
Overall 5
Food 5
Service 5
Ambience 5
Amazing food and service. Our waiter was amazing and the trout was awesome as usual.
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MikeW
Tahoe2 reviews
5.0
Dined 5 days ago
Overall 5
Food 5
Service 5
Ambience 4
Great food and service in a rustic setting. Fine spot for a special occasion
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Steve
San Francisco19 reviews
5.0
Dined on March 6, 2025
Overall 5
Food 5
Service 5
Ambience 5
Excellent all around, our favorite restaurant in the area. Every dish we’ve tried has been outstanding! The table side prepared bananas Foster should never be skipped, it is, dessert perfected.
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Jeremiah
Los Angeles3 reviews
5.0
Dined on March 1, 2025
Overall 5
Food 4
Service 5
Ambience 5
Great ambiance and lovely staff. Food was pretty good, a bit pricey but worth it considering the location.
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Lillian VIP
Orange County15 reviews
5.0
Dined on March 1, 2025
Overall 5
Food 5
Service 5
Ambience 5
We always enjoy our dinner at this restaurant. Wonderful delicious food and great service. We will be back again!
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OpenTable Diner
Greater Boston2 reviews
5.0
Dined on February 28, 2025
Overall 5
Food 4
Service 5
Ambience 5
The ambience is terrific, cozy and love the booths. Wayne was a terrific server. Would definitely return. Great dinner to wrap up a great week in Mammoth
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Kim
Portland5 reviews
5.0
Dined on February 26, 2025
Overall 5
Food 5
Service 5
Ambience 5
When we go to Mammoth for hiking or skiing we go to dinner here! It’s fabulous! In the middle of nowhere this amazing five star restaurant! Great everything. Highly recommend making reservations and going at least once!!
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The Restaurant at Convict Lake is rated 5 stars by 1509 OpenTable diners.
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