The Mountain House

[Sandman]

[Sandman]

I love eating at The Mountain House Restaurant and I was wondering what everyone else around here thought of this local business.

Sasquatch
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[MtnEagle]

I love the Mountain House!

I go for the British Burger regularly...

In fact, I think I saw you pulling out of the driveway (in your new Jeep) a few days back Mat as I was coming home from work... http://oakhurstforums.com/icon/tongue2.gif

I was in a little white GEO Metro passing by on 41...

[Sandman]

That was probably Corky and I going for a late lunch http://oakhurstforums.com/icon/idea3.gif Now I'm hungry.

[concerned]

It has been awhile since I ate there but the food was excellent and there was lots of it.

[MtnBreeze]

Always enjoy Mountain House....breakfast, lunch or dinner...is good http://oakhurstforums.com/icon/grin2.gif

[MtnBreeze]

Always enjoy Mountain House....breakfast, lunch or dinner...is good http://oakhurstforums.com/icon/grin2.gif

[Mibrew]

Ive only been there for Breakfast, lunch and I like it, I think i like there breakfast better though....

[Mysteefied]

The Mountain house is one of my favorite places for dinner, they have the BEST Prime rib! http://oakhurstforums.com/icon/tongue2.gif

[Mysteefied]

The Mountain house is one of my favorite places for dinner, they have the BEST Prime rib! http://oakhurstforums.com/icon/tongue2.gif

[Newcomer]

We like the Mountain House - good food, good service = good value for the money!

[Sandman]

A friend and I went to The Mountain House for dinner last night and the place was busy. It's busy for a reason... the food is great! I had a burger this time and loved it.

[Surfus]

The best any time American food in the hills.
and the owners are good people.

[Michelle]

Well we went to the Mountain House the other night and it was GREAT. My girlfriend works there but was off due to sickness. But the service was great and the food was perfect. We had a client with us and he is a picky eater and he was very happy with his meal. Hubby and I had prime rib and he has new york steak and it was just perfect. I haven't been to the mountain house in years and was there for lunch never dinner and for what we ate it was a 80.00 dinner for three of us for steak and extra's..

That place gets the #1 best place to eat in Oakhurst. http://oakhurstforums.com/icon/tongue2.gif http://oakhurstforums.com/icon/yes.gif

[Sandman]

I agree. Oakhurst Online is going to host a poll for the best restaurant in the mountains. I have a feeling that The Mountain House would win. Who else would be nominated? We can only have 5 nominees, so I will pick the top 5 based upon your feedback. Nominate a restaurant here (http://oakhurstforums.com/eve/forums?a=tpc&s=7666078441&f=5616031741&m=729105414&r=729105414#729105414)

[Aloha]

we love the mountain house

[Sandman]

I went to the Mountain House for lunch today. Great, as always!

[concerned]

I have only eaten there a few times but it was always excellent.

[Goddesschyyld]

And you didn't call me Mat???? http://oakhurstforums.com/icon/sad2.gif

[Raider]

I went there late this morning,must have just missed you. Yes the food was very good,as usual.

[Jimi]

<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><font size="-1">quote:</font><HR>Originally posted by Goddesschyyld:
And you didn't call me Mat???? http://oakhurstforums.com/icon/sad2.gif <HR></BLOCKQUOTE>


Why would he call you Mat ??? I thought your name started with a J ????

[Goddesschyyld]

<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><font size="-1">quote:</font><HR>Originally posted by Jimi:
[QUOTE]Originally posted by Goddesschyyld:
And you didn't call me Mat???? http://oakhurstforums.com/icon/sad2.gif <HR></BLOCKQUOTE>


You are a funny guy Jimi! Actually my name starts with a K. http://oakhurstforums.com/icon/yes.gif

[Surfus]

Well now that we had to cancle our cruise
see Post (http://oakhurstforums.com/eve/forums?a=tpc&s=7666078441&f=9456043193&m=275103425)
we are going to MT house for Dinner tonight.

[Cactus Kate]

Yosemite Forks "Mountain House" -- ( I give 'em 9 http://oakhurstforums.com/icon/yes.gifhttp://oakhurstforums.com/icon/yes.gifhttp://oakhurstforums.com/icon/yes.gifhttp://oakhurstforums.com/icon/yes.gifhttp://oakhurstforums.com/icon/yes.gifhttp://oakhurstforums.com/icon/yes.gifhttp://oakhurstforums.com/icon/yes.gifhttp://oakhurstforums.com/icon/yes.gifhttp://oakhurstforums.com/icon/yes.gif )

I mosied on in to the Mountain House on Friday about 12:30 in the afternoon and they had quite a bit of company eatin.

Fer those of you that haven't been to the Mountain House its a restaurant with a full-stocked bar - Its like going to Granpa's cabin with pine chairs and a stone fireplace in the corner.

Location: Highway 41 just north of Oakhurst and the 222 Bass Lake Turn-off (42515 Hwy 41)

Scale of 1-10 (10 bein' best and 1 not cuttin' the mustard - no pun intended)

Atmosphere: 8
Cleanliness: 9
Uniqueness: 8
Selection: 9 (Burgers and Sandwiches to Pasta)

Service-
Time to seat me - 10
Time to take my order - 8
Time to serve my drink after takin' order - 10
TIme to serve my food after takin' order - 9
Checked back on me - 8
Refilled my drinks without my remindin' them - 10
Order was served right - 9 (forgot my side of dressin')
Time for check to come when I wuz finished - 10
Speed - 9
Friendliness - 8

Food Quality-
Served hot - 8 (Lukewarm)
Taste - 10
Fries - 8 (a little overcooked)
BBQ Beef Sandwich - 10
Drink - Coke - 8

Cost of entree: $4.99 (BBQ Beef Sandwich and Fries)
Cost of drink: $1.50 (Coke- free refills)

Bang for my Buck - 8.90

Website: www.basslakeca.com/mountainhouse.html (http://www.basslakeca.com/mountainhouse.html)

I'm Cactus Kate, self-appointed Mountain restaurant taster, er, critiquer. I like eatin' out and hate to cook, so you'll be seein' lots of these here critiques.

[Raider]

I agree!!!! http://oakhurstforums.com/icon/yes.gif http://oakhurstforums.com/icon/yes.gif http://oakhurstforums.com/icon/yes.gif

[Sandman]

This makes me hungry for the Mountain House http://oakhurstforums.com/icon/yes.gif

[concerned]

Keep them critiques comin Kate.

[Raider]

I like their breakfast menu the best. http://oakhurstforums.com/icon/yes.gif

[John @ 3300ft.]

Their food is pretty good except for two things:

The smoked bacon tastes like plastic/imitation smoke flavoring. Been that way for years...

The ketchup bottles are dirty & refilled over and over. I nearly died from food poisoning from this after eating there in 1998. I went back for the first time since recently, and this is still being done.
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[John @ 3300ft.]

The owners have been trying to sell the business for some time now...

[Sandman]

I went there today and the food and service were good and price was right. http://oakhurstonline.com/icon/yes.gif

[John @ 3300ft.]

I dare ya to eat the ketchup... http://oakhurstonline.com/icon/laugh.gif

[Mona Vie]

One of my favorit places to eat http://oakhurstonline.com/icon/eusa_dance.gif

[monkey]

Originally posted by John @ 3300ft.:
The owners have been trying to sell the business for some time now...

I have heard a rumor that it is no longer u p for sale. That the wife bought out the husband. Remember folks, it is only a rumor.

[John @ 3300ft.]

Are they divorcing?
The last time I was there, early October, the owner(husband) was walking around the front of the building with a photographer/real estate agent? taking pics.
There is a billboard on the upper parking area advertizing the property for sale, and I've seen the place listed in the "real estate guide" around town.

[BGW]

I have been hearing the divorce rumor on and off for 10 years now. It has become a believe it when I see it type of rumor.

[beautiful_mess38]

I've seen it advertised in the paper also. What's going on I wonder.

[Coldwolf]

With no offence toward Monkey,Ilex (SSR),Oakhurstleaf...or any other of the eating establishments in Oakhurst, When someone asks me about a place to eat, family style..I usually send them to Mountain House. I know they will get good service, good food, and good prices. Not that others don't have those. But mountain House is more a family- tourist oriented place than ...well...others. Most don't want to drive back even the 4 miles to Mountain House. And I know when they stop serving.

[Kahlua Kid]

Yes, they were up for sale - their MLS listing was cancelled.

[MtnBreeze]

Originally posted by John @ 3300ft.:
Are they divorcing?
The last time I was there, early October, the owner(husband) was walking around the front of the building with a photographer/real estate agent? taking pics.
There is a billboard on the upper parking area advertizing the property for sale, and I've seen the place listed in the "real estate guide" around town.
I believe the sign was for the 6 acres adjoining. But I'm not in MLS at the moment so can't look it up.

[monkey]

[QUOTE]Originally posted by Coldwolf:
With no offence toward Monkey,Ilex (SSR),Oakhurstleaf...or any other of the eating establishments in Oakhurst, When someone asks me about a place to eat, family style..I usually send them to Mountain House. I know they will get good service, good food, and good prices.

No offense taken. We often send people to the Mountain House for the same reason. We usually ask them what type of food they feel like having and refer accordingly. I have always been happy with my food, service and prices at the Mountain House

[oakhurstleaf]

I'm inclined to refer others to the Mountain House too...also El Cid and Crab Cakes. It just depends on what they're interested in as far as cuisine and if they're looking for full-service. But of course...I always recommend going to Todd's Cookhouse first for great food and very family-friendly! http://oakhurstonline.com/icon/wink3.gif Don't listen to Surfus...we are not like Hooters!

I'm glad Mountain House is no longer for sale and will stay (that's what I've heard, anyway)...I heard a few weeks ago that some restaurant group from the San Jose area was interested and close to buying, but apparently that fell through. Good.

[electroman]

I think it's OK, but every time I'm there they screw up some part of somebodys order. They screwed up part of Cactus Kates, too. They are consistant http://oakhurstonline.com/icon/confused.gif

[Nas]

I also enjoy the food and service at the Mountain House, but what's up with all the flys? Anyone else noticed that you have to fight them off for your food?

[Yosemite Joy]

MMmmm pancakes.

Oh, sorry.

[cak]

Mmmm, French toast! Best ever.

[monkey]

I think it's a big year for flies. Just about every restaurant I've been in lately has them.

[Dodgergirl]

Was in the mountain house yesterday for lunch. Sad to say it was the worst experience I've ever had there. Salad was so over dressed it looked like soup, when I told the server I had ordered the dressing on the side, she just shrugged.
The sandwich wasn't as well prepared as usual (I say usual because I go there at least once a week & always order the same thing)
Got overcharged on another person at the tables order..
BUT, I will go back & blame this on a bad day for the restaurant, or maybe a bad time to go. ( a bit later than usual, after the lunch rush...)
I always have loved the Mountain House, and yes, there was a pesky fly there, but as Monkey says, tis the season...

[Sandman]

Flies were a big problem there last week when I went. I think restaurants should do something about this problem and hope Mtn. House coreects the problem. Otherwise, I'll get takeout.... http://oakhurstonline.com/icon/lol.gif Still gotta have my Mtn. House fix.

[John @ 3300ft.]

Flies-
Maybe has something to do with the chicken coop in the back?

[jjcheyenne]

There were a lot of flies the last time I ate there a couple of years ago. Had a table by the window and we had tons of flies hanging around by the window and getting on our food. I thought it was gross and irritating.

[oakhurstleaf]

Flies go hand-in-hand with the hot weather...kind of reminds me of Chino (cow country) where it's just part 'n parcel of the locale.

Even at Raley's coffee counter, flies were hovering the counter and cash register. Every restaurant has them on their windows (they're trying to get back out).

Because of our experience with flies last summer, we invested in the "Terminator"...a commercial ultra-violet fly trap/zapper. It's been helpful...along with fly sticky-strips and spraying the entries but it doesn't keep them out completely. They are attracted to dumpsters and maybe they, too, are wanting to cool down in the AC. Flies are just a plain nuisance...once the weather cools down, so should the fly population.