Welcome to The Mogul Restaurant: A Local Gem in Mammoth Lakes

“ We've been here 6 or 7 times and the food and service are always great. Several of the times I went for the happy hour at the little corner bar, which was a great deal. I've also brought my family many times and sat in the restaurant and had a wonderful experience. The last time we went, we popped in at 5:30 without a reservation and they were able to squeeze us in which I was very grateful for. It's a great little slice of old Mammoth in the best possible sense. Great ambiance. ”

“ Great food and service. The Mogul is an institution in Mammoth. We have been dining here for years. Our daughter who is now 16 y/o always requests that we eat here whenever we visit. ”

“ Our hostess, Lexi, was absolutely amazing. My family is very grateful for her as my son was having a meltdown in the front and she was attentive and came around with balloons and such a calming presence. She literally changed the trajectory of our whole family night. We are very grateful for her and her time. Jonnel, our waitress, was awesome. She had great recommendations for us and was very attentive and personable. This was our second time at the Mogul and we will continue to go back each time we are in Mammoth. Food is superb and service is excellent. ”

“ I loved their steak frites. The steak was tender and juicy, and the fries were crispy and perfectly salted. The peppercorn sauce added just the right amount of kick. This is a great option for a simple but delicious meal. ”

“ This is one of the best restaurants in Mammoth. You know it is when you find a nice blend of locals with visitors and a line most times. Craft cocktails are delicious, along with beers and a nice selection of wines served from the lovely bar, where you can also eat. Tables are cramped, but it's a fun vibe, so get to know your neighbor. All food and appetizers are fantastic, along with meats, salads and soups. We love coming here when visiting Mammoth! ”

“ Been here a couple times now, and overall the restaurant is decent but not special. The prime rib is always a lock. The ribeye is also solid with nice char lines. Cocktails are decent. Had to wait 10+ min for our table despite reservations though. They don't really rotate their menu much - their specials are exactly the same as one year ago. Bottom line: if you're feeling a solid steak or prime rib, Mogul is nice and is above avg for what you'll find in Mammoth. ”

“ We came to The Mogul Restaurant on Christmas Day without reservation and within the last hour before closing. We were very thankful to the host and waiter who served us. We wouldn't have known where to dine. The food was delicious and ambiance had a lovely cabin feel inside. Highly recommend. ”

“ Over the years, I've dined at the Mogul a good number of times, and with varying experiences. We dined there the other night, and we started off early with cocktails in their small bar. The drinks and service were fine, but I expect the bar can get crowded there due to space limitations. The dining system is unique at The Mogul. Your waiter is also your chef. I'm not sure why they do this, but when its busy in the restaurant you see elements of chaos. Our waiter/chef was Scott, who seemed like a likeable fellow, but when it came to bringing out food we waited a good 40 minutes for steaks (which can take just 10 minutes). From our vantage point we watched Scott scurrying back and forth between attending to the customers needs at tables, and then bouncing back to the grill to tend to our food. It was a bit unnerving when you think of your food going unattended, again and again. The end result for cookery was a mixed bag. One steak was cooked fine, and the other a bit overdone. In addition, the steaks lacked seasoning and the veggies (steamed zucchini slices) were unremarkable. I keep coming back, but I wish they'd just install a proper chef's brigade in the kitchen to help with cookery, consistency and timing. Finally, a note to the owner, please bring back the salad bar. The pandemic is over, and the salad bar was a big hit with diners. ”

“ Went here for dinner during our trip in mammoth lake. Servers were pretty courteous. Food was great. We ordered the prime rib and ribeye, which were pretty tender. The sunshine salad was also surprisingly good. Would recommend if you like meat. ”

“ My husband, brother and I came here for dinner on a Saturday night while we were visiting Mammoth Lakes. We'd made a reservation just the day before and had no trouble getting one at 7 pm. The outside of the restaurant looks like a log cabin, and it looks like this on the inside too. The space is very cozy and inviting. We had a very friendly and upbeat server who was attentive and ensured we had everything we needed when needed. We had the scallops and the artichoke dip for our appetizers. My husband ordered the artichoke dip on a whim and none of us felt particularly good after eating it because of how heavy it was. For my main, I had the elk chops with a cherry sauce. These were very good, and the serving was also quite generous. All of us left feeling very full. I thought the food here was good but not outstanding. ”