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Locally sourced and nature-inspired cuisine that nourishes, that’s Aroma Tavern.
Community tastes like this:
Our chefs pair with local growers, hunters, gatherers, fishermen, and more to bring the best of Northern California produce to our tables, and to connect visitors to the abundance of flavors in our area. With local wine pairing dinners, seasonal tasting menus, meet and greets with our chefs and more, Aroma Tavern ties diners into the local community. To us, it’s not just a meal but participating in the community.
Ethos
Our approach to food is simple: we believe that food connects us not only to our fellow diners but to our community and to the bounty of nature just outside of our doors. Explore some of our locations or our sample menus below; drool at your own risk.
Feasts aplenty at
Narrow Gauge Inn.
Yosemite is known for its stunning vistas and panoramic views, and travelers can enjoy the same at the Narrow Gauge Inn - Aroma Tavern and Buffalo Bar, where rustic lodge decor, stone fireplaces, and beautiful stained glass windows provide warmth, charm, and the perfect background for an intimate meal.
Quality ingredients are the focus of this menu, where filling main courses and fresh salads dominate the menu, alongside a list of regional fine wines to slake your thirst.
Delicious flavors await at
The Groveland Hotel.
The Groveland Hotel features a beautiful dining room decorated with warm wood walls as well as a spacious outdoor patio for dining in mild weather. The restaurant offers locally sourced food and menus that change seasonally to reflect what is fresh and at peak deliciousness.
Diners will enjoy the intimate experience of eating here, with stunning backdrops of Yosemite to inspire and invigorate you while you eat and scheme your next adventure. Thirsty? Don't worry. Our bar offers locally sourced wines and beers to satisfy any of your liquid desires.
Your most important meal at
Shaver Lake Village Hotel
Located about fifty miles east of Fresno, Shaver Lake is a hidden gem that is reminiscent of an undiscovered Tahoe, with deep blue waters and golden shorelines.
A small cafe at the Shaver Lake Village Hotel front desk provides refreshing breakfast and lunch items such as breakfast sandwiches and sweets to get you going on your excursions for the day. Refrigerators, microwaves, and coffee machines in each room will help you with those trail snacks you packed, and our concierge team can help you with personalized recommendations for food nearby.
Rustic dining and cabin classics at
Kit Carson Lodge.
Kit Carson lodge has recently welcomed Executive Chef Chris Jones to add sumptuous cabin classics to the menu of the Kit Carson Lodge, as well as some authentic Cajun and Creole recipes inspired by growing up in New Orleans.
Served in a spacious and inviting dining room, travelers will find camping classics and Italian favorites on the menu to fill up hungry bellies after a day of fun. Overlooking Silver Lake, diners will be sure to find the locally sourced wine list to be equally satisfying.
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