On Aug 29, 4:08 pm, "Dee Dee" > wrote:
> "y_p_w" > wrote in message
>
> ups.com...> I've heard some claims that the Mountain Room atYosemiteLodge is
> > better. I've eaten there on several occasions and the food is pretty
> > good. They also don't have a "resort casual" dress code like the
> > Ahwahnee. I've gone there straight after a long day hiking and I like
> > being able to dine in a t-shirt and shorts.
>
> I had heard that, too. But they've 'gottcha.' Who wants to wonder over and
> have good food at some other place, when you can have mediocre food at the
> Ahwahnee ;-).
> Dee Dee

I probably should have clarified. The Ahwahnee dining room has a
"resort casual" dress code for dinner only. They request at least a
shirt with collar and pants for men, or skirt/dress/pants for ladies.
It gets a bit darker around dinner time, so if you want to soak in the
view arrive early. By all means have breakfast/lunch there, with the
lower prices and still amazing views. The Ahwahnee Hotel is mostly
concrete, formed to look like large wood panels. I actually asked a
ranger, and was surprised. The main dining room does have really long
logs supporting the structure.

http://www.yosemitepark.com/Dining_A...iningRoom.aspx

The Mountain Room is quite nice, although the primary view is of the
Yosemite Lodge courtyard/amphitheater. I've had a window seat last
time I was there, and could see plenty, including Yosemite Falls. The
view may not be as dramatic away from the windows. The room itself
sort of reminds me of a high-ceiling dining room at a ski lodge. The
wait to get in is also less than the Ahwahnee (where you might need
reservations).

http://www.yosemitepark.com/Dining_MountainRoom.aspx