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Rafters Restaurant and Lounge

202 Old Mammoth Road, Mammoth Lakes, CA 93546
(760) 934-9431
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Ranked #40 of 55 restaurants in Mammoth Lakes
Price range: €1 - €23
Cuisines: Italian, Seafood, Steakhouse, Californian
Dining options: Reservations
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tokyo
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9 reviews 9 reviews
7 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 3 cities Reviews in 3 cities
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 2 May 2013

Ate at Rafters for Thanksgiving while taking in some early season skiing. They had a sumptous and well thought out Turkey Day special for those of us away from home and still wanting to enjoy the holiday meal in a semi-traditional way. The turkey was moist and delicious, good potatoes and yams, good cranberry sauce also.

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Los Angeles, California
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3 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 2 cities Reviews in 2 cities
3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 5 April 2013

Burgers were big, juicy and delicious. Homemade chips were delicate and tasty. Breakfast was great! Anything on the menu will thrill your tastebuds! Enjoy it all.

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Los Angeles
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6 reviews 6 reviews
5 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 4 cities Reviews in 4 cities
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 4 April 2013

I called a few days in advance to make a reservation for my husband's birthday. I requested a booth for our party of five. When we arrived, no reservations but they could seat us. Not in a booth as 5 were too many. (Couldn't she tell us that when she failed to make our reservation?) Again, no problem. We sat... More

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 2 April 2013

The wine list is amazing and we love the Oso Bucco, Soups, breakfasts, everything is fresh and delicious.

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See 3 more reviews by Kim H for Mammoth Lakes
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9 reviews 9 reviews
4 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 4 cities Reviews in 4 cities
3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 28 March 2013

We had been here years ago, and found it average. This time was a wonderful experience with good food and value for money. I will recommend it now....

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See 3 more reviews by pwrquilter for Mammoth Lakes
Schoten, Belgium
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95 reviews 95 reviews
36 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 34 cities Reviews in 34 cities
46 helpful votes 46 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 18 March 2013

Interesting building - sort of A-frame - hence the name. There is a large bar area, huge fireplace, main eating area - one part is restaurant style, the other booth style and there were at least two separate areas with parties. The food was delicious, service great and the owner was very helpful over our choice of wine, gave us... More

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So. California
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38 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 23 cities Reviews in 23 cities
17 helpful votes 17 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 14 February 2013

We had a great meal & service. My husband had the sea bass special and I had the quinoa with scallops. both were very good. We finished with creme brulee-delicious!

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Bakersfield, California
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6 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 10 cities Reviews in 10 cities
6 helpful votes 6 helpful votes
2 of 5 stars Reviewed 9 February 2013

Continental was not that great so we ordered from menu. Was just okay for price. We had biscuits n gravey. It was like greasy spoon quality in a desperate attempt to hold on it it's glory days. Just didn't work out. Won't go back.

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Mammoth Lakes, California
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3 restaurant reviews
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2 of 5 stars Reviewed 31 January 2013

Being local, and having frequented Rafters since they opened, I think that we're qualified to say that this place has gone downhill fast. After starting out as a place where the staff was interested and attentive and the food was good, it has turned into a place where the food has pretty much maintained its quality, but the service has... More

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Sutton Courtenay, England, United Kingdom
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8 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 7 cities Reviews in 7 cities
5 helpful votes 5 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 10 January 2013

Within a staggering distance from our hotel room, great cocktails especially on "happy night". Great selection of drinks and really nice bar staff!

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