Narrow Gauge Inn

Top choice in Yosemite & the Sierra Nevada


Excellent food and knockout views make the dining experience at Narrow Gauge Inn one of the finest in the Yosemite region. The dinners are creatively prepared, including dishes like seafood pasta, New York steak, and parmesan and truffle risotto. The menu changes each season. The lodge-like atmosphere is casual but elegant, and the windows look out on lush mountain vistas.

Cozy up to the fireplace on colder evenings or warm yourself up at the small Buffalo Bar, perfect for a cocktail or a glass of wine. Reservations recommended.


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