Dining in Grand Style at The Ahwahnee

Step into the grandeur of The Ahwahnee Dining Room, now open to the public with buffet-style service. Indulge in timeless classics like hand-carved Prime Rib, all while soaking in the elegance of this iconic dining destination. A perfect blend of luxury and flavor awaits you at The Ahwahnee.

The Ahwahnee is near completion of the seismic retrofit renovation project in partnership with the National Park Service. We look forward to resuming full service in the Dining Room summer 2025. We have now launched a la carte menus and service for breakfast and lunch as well as the return of Sunday Brunch. Dinner will remain a buffet dinner until later in the summer with the project completion. The Ahwahnee Bar is open daily for breakfast, lunch and dinner service in addition to a full bar. Please note the project has created some view impacts to The Ahwahnee Dining Room due to construction equipment. The completion of the entire project is scheduled for late summer 2025.

Yosemite National Park will require day use reservations for the following dates and times: Reservations will be required to enter Yosemite from 6 AM - 2 PM Memorial Day weekend (May 24 - 26), June 15 through August 15 from 6 AM - 2 PM and Labor Day weekend (August 30 - September 1) from 6 AM - 2 PM. A dining reservation does not apply as a park entry reservation during these times. Your dining reservation may require you to obtain a park entrance reservation if you plan to arrive within the designated times and dates listed above. To learn more and to make your Yosemite Day Use reservation, please visit the NPS trip planning website or the NPS app.

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Reservations

A hotel reservation does not guarantee dining at The Ahwahnee Dining Room. Reservations are highly encouraged. Secure your spot through OpenTable or submit an inquiry if your preferred time is unavailable. Allow 3-5 business days for our team to review your request.

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Dining Service

Breakfast: A self-serve buffet as well as an a la carte menu is offered in our Dining Room.

Lunch: Lunch will be served both in the Main Lobby Bar as well as the Dining Room with an a-la-carte menu.

Dinner: Dinner is currently a buffet-style service featuring many classic menu favorites including hand-carved Prime Rib and more in the Dining Room.

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Attire

Proper attire is kindly requested for dinner. For dinner, we require gentlemen to wear long pants and a shirt with a collar, and ask women to wear a dress, skirt, or long pants with a blouse. Please refrain from wearing shorts, T-shirts, tank tops, flip-flops, and baseball caps. Children over the age of four are asked to dress for the occasion as well. Breakfast and brunch are always casual.

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The Ahwahnee Dining Room

The Ahwahnee Dining Room currently offers a la carte menus and service for breakfast and lunch. Dinner service is an elegant buffet-style dining.

Daily Hours of Operation:

Breakfast	7:00 AM - 10:00 AM
Coffee Bar	6:30 AM - 10:30 AM
Lunch	11:30 AM - 2:00 PM
Dinner	5:30 PM - 9:00 PM

Afternoon Tea Time has returned to The Ahwahnee every day from 4 - 5 PM for hotel guests only.

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The Ahwahnee Bar

Serving cocktails and light dining options, The Ahwahnee Bar is the perfect spot to unwind after a day of adventure. Enjoy a relaxed atmosphere with indoor and outdoor seating and stunning Yosemite views.

Hours of Operation	Daily 11:30 AM - 11:00 PM
Lunch Hours	11:30 AM - 3:00 PM
Attire	Casual attire is appropriate at The Ahwahnee Bar.

Parking

Overnight Parking (Hotel guests only)	$30
Day Use - without validation*	$15
Day Use - with validation*	$10

*Validation is given when there is a purchase of product and/or food and beverage from Sweet Shop, Ahwhanee Gift Shop, Bar or Dining Room