MAMMOTH MOUNTAIN

📍Mammoth Lakes, California, USA

🎿 Park Rat ❄️ Powder Haven 🏞️ Scenic Cruiser Unlimited on Ikon ☀️ Year-round destination

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Vertical drop: 3,100 ft
Skiable terrain: Over 3,500 acres
Avg snowfall: 350 in
Lifts: 25

THE FOOD SCENE

McCoy Marketplace is the public lunch stop at McCoy Station. Parallax, in the same building, takes reservations through eligible membership programs. At the base of Chair 2, The Mill serves barbecue.

Back in Mammoth Lakes, try Stellar Brew for breakfast or Roberto’s upstairs cantina for Mexican food. For a more formal evening, the Restaurant at Convict Lake serves its full dinner menu in both the dining room and lounge.

APRÈS-SKI & NIGHTLIFE

Meet slope-side at Tusks Bar in Main Lodge. Near the Village Gondola, head downstairs at the Alpenhof Lodge for Clocktower Cellar’s draft beers, whiskey and pub food. Mammoth Brewing Company on Lake Mary Road pairs house beer with a meal at The EATery.

DINING PICKS

6 curated spots for eating and drinking at Mammoth Mountain

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On-Mountain Dining

On-Mountain

1 pick

$$Earlier budget guideFine dining

Parallax Restaurant

McCoy Station, mid-mountain

Fine Dining

At McCoy Station, Parallax offers a seated mountain lunch for eligible members and their guests.

Why We Like It

Members can arrange a table through the concierge. For a public lunch stop at the same station, head to McCoy Marketplace.

Reservations recommended

Earlier guide details

Earlier access reference: Panorama Gondola to McCoy Station. Check the current mountain access arrangements.

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In Town

5 picks

$$Earlier budget guidePub / American

Clocktower Cellar

Alpenhof Lodge, across from the Village Gondola

Après BarCasual

Downstairs beneath the Alpenhof clock tower, the Cellar pairs a broad whiskey and draft beer selection with hearty pub food.

Why We Like It

It is an easy place to meet friends across from the Village Gondola. Stay downstairs for Bavarian-style comfort food if drinks turn into dinner.

Earlier guide details

Earlier menu idea: Cellar burger with garlic fries. Choose from the restaurant’s current menu when you visit.

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Eastern Sierra fine dining

The Restaurant at Convict Lake

Convict Lake Resort

Fine DiningDate NightHotel Dining

The Restaurant at Convict Lake pairs an evening dining room with a lounge offering the full menu, wine and martinis.

Why We Like It

Choose the dining room for a special evening, or settle into the lounge for the same full dinner menu with a martini.

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$Earlier budget guideCoffee / Breakfast

Stellar Brew

Main Street, Mammoth Lakes

BreakfastQuick Bite

Stellar Brew serves coffee, tea and smoothies with breakfast and lunch on Main Street.

Why We Like It

Stop before heading uphill for breakfast and coffee together, or return for lunch in town.

Earlier guide details

Earlier menu idea: Breakfast burrito with green chile. Choose from the restaurant’s current menu when you visit.

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$Earlier budget guideMexican

Roberto's Mexican Cafe

271 Old Mammoth Road, Mammoth Lakes

CasualLocals' FavoriteFamily Friendly

This family-run Mexican restaurant has an upstairs cantina and a garden patio, with seafood and vegetarian choices alongside its other dishes.

Why We Like It

The cantina works well for a relaxed dinner and margaritas back in town. Roberto’s seats walk-ins.

Earlier guide details

Earlier menu idea: Enchiladas suizas. Choose from the restaurant’s current menu when you visit.

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Beer-focused pub food

Mammoth Brewing Company & The EATery

18 Lake Mary Road, Mammoth Lakes

Craft BeerCasual

A Mammoth Lakes brewery, tasting room, beer garden, and restaurant pairing house beer with beer-focused food.

Why We Like It

Tasting flights, growler fills, food, and a mountain-view beer garden give both beer fans and hungry groups a reason to stop.

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Plan your meal

Check whether your chosen venue takes reservations or uses a walk-in waitlist. For mountain dining, plan around lift access and service times.

Sources & planning context

Use the picks for atmosphere, cuisine and location; the restaurant’s own page has current menus and service times.

Typically mid November to mid June

A broad planning range from the historical guide, conditions permitting. Use the operator’s schedule for your travel dates.

Official schedules & conditions ↗

Schedule source ↗Official resort ↗

Official website: https://www.mammothmountain.com; Source ↗ · Oct 27, 2026
Summer and winter destination: Yes; Source ↗ · Oct 25, 2026
Beyond winter: Summer mountain biking, hiking and scenic gondola rides complement the winter mountain experience.; Source ↗ · Oct 25, 2026
Vertical drop (ft): 3100; Source ↗ · Oct 27, 2026
Skiable area (acres): Over 3500; Source ↗ · Oct 27, 2026
Lifts: 25; Source ↗ · Oct 27, 2026
Runs: 180; Source ↗ · Oct 27, 2026
Reported average snowfall (in): 350; Source ↗ · Oct 27, 2026
Base elevation (ft): 7953; Source ↗ · Oct 27, 2026
Summit elevation (ft): 11053; Source ↗ · Oct 27, 2026

Individual listings retain their own sources and check dates. A source check covers only the named details; it does not confirm availability. Snowfall averages describe climate, not a forecast.

Mammoth Mountain air travel ↗The operator distinguishes seasonal commercial flights into Bishop from charter routes into Mammoth Yosemite. · Checked Oct 31, 2026. This check covers these details only.

Mammoth Unbound terrain parks ↗Beginner playgrounds and Main Park differ in feature size and intended rider experience. · Checked Oct 31, 2026. This check covers these details only.

Mammoth base lodges ↗The Mill serves Stump Alley, and the Village Gondola connects to Canyon Lodge during winter operations. · Checked Oct 31, 2026. This check covers these details only.

The Westin Monache Resort, Mammoth | Visit Mammoth ↗Visit Mammoth’s exact property page calls The Westin Monache a full-service luxury hotel steps from the Village Gondola, with quick slope access from mid-December through mid-April. It lists Whitebark, a heated pool and hot tubs, ski and snowboard rentals, ski valet, seasonal town shuttle, Wi-Fi, fitness studio, and pet-friendly stays with a fee. · Checked Oct 27, 2026. This check covers these details only.

The Village Lodge ↗The Village Lodge. Located in the heart of The Village. Offering studios, one, two, and three-bedroom condos with full kitchens. Direct gondola access to the slopes in winter. Multiple hot tubs and a heated pool. · Checked Oct 27, 2026. This check covers these details only.

Juniper Springs Resort ↗Juniper Springs Resort. 4000 Meridian Blvd, Mammoth Lakes. Mammoth’s premier slopeside condominium rental. Spacious condos and townhouses with kitchens. Each unit at Juniper Springs Resort has a full kitchen. Ski-in, and ski-out access at the base of Mammoth Mountain near Eagle Lodge. Heated pools and hot tubs. · Checked Oct 27, 2026. This check covers these details only.

Mammoth Mountain Inn ↗Mammoth Mountain Inn. 10400 Minaret Rd, Mammoth Lakes. Mammoth’s quintessential slopeside hotel with ski-in, ski-out convenience. Steps away from Main Lodge, ski school, and the Panorama Gondola. Full-service restaurant, bar, coffee shop. Heated pool, hot tubs and pet friendly. · Checked Oct 27, 2026. This check covers these details only.

Austria Hof | Mammoth Lakes Hotel & Condos ↗slopeside accommodations near Mammoth Mountain Ski Area · hotel rooms to premium condos · three-bedroom townhouses · up to eight guests · complimentary breakfast · check the details for each unit · Checked Oct 27, 2026. This check covers these details only.

Tamarack Lodge | Mammoth Lakes Hotel & Cabin Lodging ↗private cabins · Mammoth Lakes Basin · Cross-Country Skiing · Dog Friendly · Continental Breakfast · Restaurant & Bar · Checked Oct 27, 2026. This check covers these details only.

Mammoth Ski & Snowboard School ↗The operator offers private and group lessons and identifies Main, Canyon and Eagle as separate school bases. Guests choose a base and lesson product. · Checked Oct 31, 2026. This check covers these details only.

Mammoth lesson preparation ↗Children aged 3–14 enrolled in school programs need helmets and eye protection. Some clinics are limited to particular base lodges. · Checked Oct 31, 2026. This check covers these details only.

Footloose Sports ski rentals ↗Footloose offers reservations, ski and boot demos, custom fitting and ski tuning at its Main Street shop. Its rental ski boots come with Superfeet footbeds. · Checked Oct 31, 2026. This check covers these details only.

Black Tie Mammoth rental delivery ↗Guests can arrange ski or snowboard delivery and fitting at local lodging, or use the Minaret Village Shopping Center store. The company arranges collection at the end of the rental. · Checked Oct 31, 2026. This check covers these details only.

Canyon Lodge adult demo skis ↗Intermediate-to-expert skiers aged 13 and older can choose skis and poles or a package with boots, then exchange or return equipment at any base lodge. · Checked Oct 27, 2026. This check covers these details only.

Mammoth Black | Parallax ↗Parallax at McCoy Station offers fine dining to eligible members and guests, with reservations through the Mammoth Black concierge. · Checked Oct 31, 2026. This check covers these details only.

Clocktower Cellar ↗The cellar beneath the Alpenhof Lodge across from the Village Gondola serves draft beer, whiskey and Bavarian-style comfort food. · Checked Oct 31, 2026. This check covers these details only.

Fine Dining - Convict Lake Resort ↗The Restaurant at Convict Lake pairs an evening dining room with a lounge offering the full menu, wine and martinis. · Checked Oct 27, 2026. This check covers these details only.

Stellar Brew & Natural Cafe ↗The Mammoth Lakes cafe offers coffee, tea, smoothies and breakfast and lunch on Main Street. · Checked Oct 31, 2026. This check covers these details only.

Roberto’s Cafe ↗The family-run Mexican restaurant serves lunch and dinner at 271 Old Mammoth Road, with an upstairs cantina, garden patio and seafood and vegetarian choices. · Checked Oct 31, 2026. This check covers these details only.

Mammoth Brewing Company – Welcome to Altitude ↗A Mammoth Lakes brewery, tasting room, beer garden, and restaurant pairing house beer with beer-focused food. · Checked Oct 27, 2026. This check covers these details only.

Mammoth Mountain dining guide ↗McCoy Marketplace offers public lunches at McCoy Station. The Mill is at Chair 2 and Tusks Bar is at Main Lodge. · Checked Oct 31, 2026. This check covers these details only.

Mammoth Mountain — official hours information ↗
See the verified facts and dates listed above.
Mammoth Mountain — official homepage ↗
See the verified facts and dates listed above.
Ikon Pass — 26/27 opening and closing dates (updated September 29, 2026) ↗
Published planned season dates, subject to conditions.
Mammoth Mountain summer at Main Lodge ↗
Summer mountain biking, hiking and scenic gondola rides complement the winter mountain experience. Activities operate on seasonal schedules; check dates before visiting.
Mammoth Mountain — official winter trail map and stats ↗
The operator lists more than 3,500 skiable acres, 180 named trails, 25 lifts, 350 inches of average annual snowfall, a 7,953-foot base, 11,053-foot summit, and 3,100-foot vertical.

THE FOOD SCENE

McCoy Marketplace is the public lunch stop at McCoy Station. Parallax, in the same building, takes reservations through eligible membership programs. At the base of Chair 2, The Mill serves barbecue.