Places to eat in Mammoth Lakes

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One of the best restaurants in Mammoth, Petra's advertises itself as a Bistro-Wine Bar. It certainly is both for it has a great wine menu and a bar area where one could go for just a drink, but it also has a nice dining room with a full menu of tasty dishes. For a ski resort with minimal culinary sophistication, Petra's is a rare find! The restaurant is conveniently located on Minaret Road, across the street from the Village at Mammoth.

Located on Old Mammoth Road next to the Charthouse, nik-n-willie's has been serving up sandwiches and pizza for as long as I can remember. The also serve salads. Very casual. I usually pick up a sandwich to go, but there is seating. Sub sandwiches rund from a turkey or chicken 4 1/2" at $5,50 to a 9" hot meat ball sandwich for $8.50. They also serve some creative pizza's, such as the Volcano with spicy chiplotle and chicken or a pesto and sausage pizza.

Favorite Dish: and they deliver.

The White Bark Inn at the Westin Monache Resort serves an excellent selection of gourmet dinners, lunches and appetizers. Very stylish setting. On the high end. It is on the pricey side, but when I want to indulge it is worth it. Very comfortable bar and lounge with several TV's keeping you up to date on the latest sports events.

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The Austria Hof restaurant and bar on the ground level of the Austria Hof Hotel has been around since I can remember. My aunt used to stay there 25 or so years ago and we would join her for a drink in the bar. The place is a little worn now, but that adds to the ambiance. I usually stay at the hotel a couple times a year and eat there regularly. A definite Austrian feel. Weiner Schnitzel, Sauerbraten, wild mushroom and rabbit struedel. But that is not all. One of the few places in Mammoth you can get duck. plus other specialities such as Osso Bucco and a mixed game platter.

Favorite Dish: The schnitzels are very good.

Slocums has been around for over 20 years and has a well deserved reputation. I have enjoyed several meals there, mostly steaks, from rib eye and filet mignon to lamb. A nice wine selection and reasonable prices. The bar is busy and of course there is a happy hour. If not that hungry they have soups and salads.

Located on the main road into town, Angels has been dishing out good food for as long as I can remember. I can not remember a time I left hunger and there is a great selection of beers. The wine list is limited. Salads, sandwiches, burgers, plus BBQ ribs, chicken and even tequila limed salmon.

Favorite Dish: Both ribs and burgers have been rapidly consumed by yours truly.

The Sidedoor, located in The Village, provides a nice alternative to a big heavy meal, while providing an varied and interesting wine selection. They also have an espresso bar with both indoor and out seating. The clientele included both locals and visitors engaged in mixed conversationts.

Favorite Dish: I enjoyed the panini sandwich of chicken, goat cheese and pesto.

Long a local favorite located in an old A frame off the main tourist track, Gomez's was enticed into the village. You can still get the classic Mexican dishes such as tamales empanadas, burritos, etc, etc., as well as a cold beer or marguerita, all at reasonable prices. Quite a lively crowd.

Favorite Dish: I enjoyed the enchilladas.