Mono Inn

4.8 ( 134 reviews )
Checking... 05:00 AM - 09:00 PM See Hours
$50–100
55620 US-395, Lee Vining, CA 93541, United States
+1 760-784-3266

Mono Inn, nestled in the picturesque Lee Vining, CA, is a fine dining establishment that consistently leaves patrons in awe. The restaurant’s reputation as a hidden gem is echoed in glowing reviews from satisfied diners.

Vladislava Kursheva describes it as a place worth the drive from LA, highlighting the mouthwatering flavors and the soothing ambiance created by a warming fireplace and stunning lake views. It’s an experience that transcends ordinary dining.

Offering a weekly fixed 5-course tasting menu, Mono Inn impresses with its exquisite food presentation and skilled preparation. Katherine KR applauds the chef, Jason, for his creations, especially the delightful broccoli cheese soup and perfectly cooked wagyu beef. The combination of freshness and exceptional technique keeps guests coming back for more.

Reviewers celebrate the thoughtful wine selections and the artistic canapés and dessert bites that add to the overall experience. Ellen Evans particularly cherishes how every dish is “outstanding,” and even special seasonal menus, like the one on New Year’s Day, showcase the restaurant's commitment to culinary excellence.

In a location renowned for its natural beauty, Mono Inn offers a unique blend of breathtaking scenery and culinary artistry that captivates the senses, promising an unforgettable dining experience that certainly warrants a visit.

Amenities and More

  • From the business
    • Identifies as women-owned
  • Service options
    • Dine-in
    • Delivery
    • Takeaway
  • Highlights
    • Fireplace
    • Great beer selection
    • Great dessert
    • Great wine list
  • Popular for
    • Dinner
    • Solo dining
  • Accessibility
    • Wheelchair-accessible car park
    • Wheelchair-accessible entrance
    • Wheelchair-accessible seating
    • Wheelchair-accessible toilet
  • Offerings
    • Alcohol
    • Beer
    • Cocktails
    • Coffee
    • Healthy options
    • Spirits
    • Wine
  • Dining options
    • Brunch
    • Dinner
    • Catering
    • Dessert
    • Table service
  • Amenities
    • Bar on site
    • Gender-neutral toilets
    • Toilet
    • Wi-Fi
    • Wi-Fi
  • Atmosphere
    • Cosy
    • Historic
    • Romantic
    • Trendy
    • Upmarket
  • Crowd
    • Groups
    • Tourists
  • Planning
    • Brunch reservations recommended
    • Dinner reservations recommended
    • Accepts reservations
  • Payments
    • Credit cards
  • Children
    • Good for kids
    • High chairs
  • Parking
    • Free of charge street parking

Reviews For Mono Inn

Vladislava Kursheva
Jun 30,2025
Hidden gem! This place is worth it to drive here even from LA to experience the whole range of flavors. Every bite was mouthwatering. Service was professional and the whole atmosphere is taking you out of real life. Worming fireplace and the stunning view to the lake! Try to catch the sunset and you will be amazed! What else do we need?!
Katherine KR
Jun 16,2025
We stumbled upon this restaurant on Nov 26, 2023. This restaurant has a weekly fixed 5-course tasting menu. The food presentation, the excellent explanation of how each course was prepared by Jason, the chef, the insane food that made me wanting to have broccoli cheese soup everyday if it’s as good as Jason’s, the tuna , duck and waygu beef were perfect, the freshness of the food, everything was just brilliantly done. This restaurant surprised us. We highly recommend it!
K Thompson
May 25,2025
Incredible experience - the spring tasting menu was delicious and the service was amazing. Cant wait to come back
Ellen Evans
May 24,2025
An unexpected treat to find a menu this creative and refined in Lee Vining. The restaurant has switched to a price fixe menu since the last menu photos were posted on google. It is well worth the price, every dish was outstanding. The wagyu was melt in your mouth tender. The canapes and dessert bites were fun and delicious. Thoughtful wine list selections. The view, decor, and ambiance fit the setting perfectly.
Ellen
May 23,2025
What a gem! We had an amazing experience at Mono Inn! We were here on New Year’s Day and they had a special menu. We ordered baked oysters, beets salad, duck confit salad, beef Wellington and the lobster tail and three cocktails. The food was priced fairly and beautifully presented and cooked. We will definitely come back here next time when we are on this road!
John Samson
May 1,2025
The new ownership that took over in May 2021 have done an INCREDIBLE job. The food is excellent, the service was spot on, and the views were amazing. We had a party of four and our reservation was at 5:15. We were seated right away and stayed for a couple hours. Great ambiance. The new owner was the hostess and she was so kind and came around throughout the night to make sure we had everything we needed. The owner mentioned they are starting to do weddings and receptions in April and Brunch starting in April. We can’t wait to come back time and again. What a refreshing change, so glad we went.
Jon Holstein
Apr 24,2025
The dinner we had at Mono Inn was honestly one of the best of my life. Everything was cooked to perfection from the first bite to the last with creative execution displayed in every course. The views are an amazing bonus to this immaculate experience, can’t recommend it enough.
D G
Apr 14,2025
With great ambience overlooking the beautiful Mono lake, this is your must stop. A true gem, nestled just north of June Lake, in Lee Vining, provided an unforgettable fine dining experience. Locally sourced ingredients, impeccable service, and a chef with culinary know how are the stand out factors for my review. But it doesn't end there. This restaurant withstands the test of time by serving experiences for 100 years. Enjoy your meal downstairs, but also be sure to head up to the second floor, where you can enjoy a rich library of cook books, appreciate local artist displays, and my favorite, an antique square grand piano. Rich in flavor & history, the Mono Inn is truly a landmark of the Eastern Sierras. Can't wait to return with my family.

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