Mono Inn, 55620 US Highway 395, Lee Vining, CA (2026)

05/29/2026

A new month is coming…a fresh start, and a quiet sense of excitement has been building behind the scenes at Mono Inn.

Over the past several months, we’ve been pouring our energy into every detail, refining, reimagining, and preparing for the upcoming season of dining.

In just one week, on Friday, June 5th, we will reopen our doors, and we cannot wait to welcome you back.

From the first hello to the final moments of service, every element has been thoughtfully considered as we continue our pursuit of creating memorable experiences overlooking Mono Lake.

Thank you for your patience during our winter closure and for allowing us the time to prepare for what promises to be a beautiful season ahead.

We look forward to welcoming familiar faces back to the table, meeting new guests, and sharing another year of exceptional food, thoughtful hospitality, and unforgettable evenings in the Eastern Sierra.

June is now open for booking.
Reservations are available through Open Table via our website. Link in bio.

04/28/2026

Join Our Team

Mono Inn is seeking exceptional professionals to help shape every aspect of the guest experience at our destination restaurant overlooking Mono Lake in California’s Eastern Sierra.

Led by Chef Jason Custer, our tasting menu is guided by seasonality, thoughtful sourcing, and a deep connection to the landscapes of the American West. With over a century of fine dining history, the Inn continues to evolve while honoring its legacy as one of California’s most distinctive dining destinations.

Every detail matters. From the first interaction to the final moments of service, each element is executed with precision, consistency, and care. This is a place for those building a career in hospitality. If you are committed to excellence and ready to contribute at a high level, we invite you to apply.

Housing may be available for qualified candidates.

For more information and to apply, link to our website hiring page in bio or reach out directly.

www.monoinn.com/join-our-team

03/02/2026

Dear Friends,

Please join us this Wednesday evening at 5:30 as we celebrate our first year as

What began as a simple shared dream has grown into something meaningful; a circle of women showing up for one another and for our community.

As we reflect with gratitude on this first year and look ahead to how we can serve, uplift, and strengthen Lee Vining and the surrounding area in the year to come, we need your support, and we invite you to be part of the growing vision.

Come for an evening of food, fellowship, friendship, and fun. Bring your ideas. Bring your energy. Bring your daughters, your mothers, your neighbors, and families.
All are welcome.

This is a membership drive and a celebration.
$20 includes dinner and your 2026 annual membership dues for the Lee Vining Women’s League.

Please RSVP as soon as possible so we may plan accordingly.

Let’s gather. Let’s grow. Let’s continue to build something beautiful together.

12/31/2025

As the year draws to a close, we want to pause and say thank you… 🙏🏼

To our incredible guests. To everyone who gathered at our table. To our community. To the conversations, celebrations, and shared meals that shaped this past year.

While winter settles over Mono Lake and the days grow quieter and colder, our hearts have been deeply warmed by each and every interaction with you. Your presence, kindness, curiosity, and trust have made this season truly special.

This year also held moments of deep challenge and profound gratitude. We extend our heartfelt thanks to the first responders whose courage and tireless efforts quite literally saved our everything. Your service and care for this place we call home will never be forgotten.

We also want to acknowledge the loss of beloved family this year. Their absence is deeply felt, and their love remains woven into the fabric of Mono Inn. The compassion, patience, and understanding shown to us during this time brought comfort and helped soften the weight of grief in ways words cannot fully hold.

For over 100 years, Mono Inn has always been more than a restaurant. It is a place of gathering, nourishment, memory, and connection, brought to life by the people who walk through our doors and share in its story.

As we turn the page on the year, we do so with reverence and gratitude for what has been and genuine excitement for what lies ahead. While we are closed for our seasonal winter break, much is unfolding behind the scenes as we imagine, create, and prepare for our return.

If you would like to stay connected during the off-season, we invite you to subscribe to our newsletter for updates, hiring opportunities, and a behind-the-scenes look at what we are building for Spring 2026.

Here is to a new year filled with possibility, intention, and inspiration. We cannot wait to welcome you back soon.

With gratitude and warm wishes, The Mono Inn Team

12/19/2025

🎄As we head into our final two weekends of service for the season we wanted to share a few important updates before our last dinner service on 12/29:

• Tonight through Monday night are the last available Winter Tasting Menu reservations of the season, and are very limited

• Reservations for the Winter Tasting Menu for the weekend of 12/26 are SOLD OUT and currently waitlisted only
 • This weekend, all weekend is your final chance to enjoy our bar menu before we close for winter

Please note: the bar menu will not be offered during our final weekend.
 🍸 Bar seating is first come, first served.

Thank you for an unforgettable season! ✨
We can’t wait to welcome you in one last time.

📸: — thank you for the mouthwatering capture

12/09/2025

We’re proud to be this month’s partner for
Friday Night Science Club, a new monthly adventure for young explorers. 🔬🧪

Each session features a fresh theme with
hands-on experiments, arts and crafts, and immersive discovery for kids in grades K through 8, all in a safe and community-centered setting. Meanwhile, parents enjoy a much-deserved night off.

Sliding Scale Registration  Pay what works for your family. Every young scientist is welcome (registration ranges from $25 to $150).

A Little Extra for Parents To celebrate the launch, families with enrolled Science Club kids will receive 20% off their dinner bill the same evening (excluding alcohol). Enjoy a beautifully prepared meal while your child learns, creates, and explores.

Bonus Perk Sign up for 3 or more sessions and your child becomes an official Friday Night Science Club member and receives a special gift.

Mark your calendars and register today. sierrastem.org/fridaynights

We’re deeply grateful for Sierra STEM, a program that nurtures curiosity, inspires young minds, strengthens our families, and brings our community closer together. 🙏🏼

11/28/2025

Wishing our wonderful community a very happy Thanksgiving. We hope your day was filled with warmth, good food, and the company of those you love. 🦃🍽🍂

We are so grateful for all our guests, friends, and family who have supported us these last five years.

To the farmers, ranchers, fishermen, and amazing purveyors who supply us with the beautiful ingredients that we compose our menus from- thank you for doing it the right way and creating a more sustainable and responsible food system we are proud to be part of.

Our team at enjoyed a well deserved day with family, and we’re excited to welcome you back this weekend.
 We’ll be open Friday through Monday evenings from 5 pm, with our last service of the season before winter break on December 29, 2025.

We can’t wait to share the beginning of the winter season with you.

11/22/2025

The Mono Basin is shimmering under its first real snowfall of the season, and the sunshine is making it all the more magical. ❄️

If you’re searching for an unforgettable après-ski dinner, is waiting for you.

Enjoy fireside warmth, panoramic lake views, new signature cocktails, and a Tasting Menu crafted fresh for the weekend.

This week’s menu is vibrant, indulgent, a local favorite, and absolutely worth the journey.

Reservations are available on our website.

Happy Opening Weekend ⛷️

11/13/2025

Seasonal Art Openings return 🎨

We’re thrilled to welcome
son of the Eastern Sierra, sharing a body of work shaped by memory, material, and meaning.

Using discarded objects and recycled paint, Brent transforms what’s been cast off into landscapes that feel both familiar and ethereal.

🗓 Friday, November 21 · 5 PM 📍 Mono Inn – Lake Room

Join us for an evening of art, conversation, and community, plus a bites & bubbles reception to celebrate the return of art at Mono Inn.

All are welcome — no tickets required.

10/31/2025

Catch the last of the Sierra colors 🍂🍁and savor the warmth of fall while you can.

Our Fall Tasting Menu celebrates the true flavors of the season crafted to pair perfectly with stunning lakeside sunsets and crisp mountain air.

It’s the ideal stop on your autumn adventure, a chance to slow down, toast the season, and enjoy one more golden evening at Mono Lake before Tioga Pass closes for winter.

From all of us , we wish our wonderful community a spooky, safe, and sweet Halloween! 🎃

✨ Open Friday through Monday from 5pm through the end of December.

Reserve your table at monoinn.com

10/08/2025

Our Fall Newsletter is here 🍂
 We’re stepping into a season filled with flavor, connection, and celebration.

This past weekend, we had the pleasure of welcoming David Scheidt of Mastro Scheidt Wines; a self-taught winemaker celebrated for his minimalist approach and passion-driven craft.

Our sold-out Wine Weekend was the perfect way to toast the start of fall. Thank you to everyone who joined us.

Subscribe to our newsletter on our website for early access to upcoming events.

Seasonal Closure Update:

We’re thrilled to share that the restaurant will remain open Friday through Monday until the end of December.
More updates to follow.

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