Whiskey Creek Restaurant and Mercantile

I make a point to eat here every time I am in the Bishop area. My wife loves their "burnt ends." I've enjoyed their Asian salad. Good place for the entire family. Much more casual and less "trendy" than the restaurant by t ... more

I make a point to eat here every time I am in the Bishop area. My wife loves their "burnt ends." I've enjoyed their Asian salad. Good place for the entire family. Much more casual and less "trendy" than the restaurant by the same name in Mammoth Lakes. less

I have seen Whiskey Creek change over the years since the restaurant used to be two restaurants in one place - Whiskey Creek and Copper Kettle - back in the mid to late 80s. Now it is just Whiskey Creek and I like what it has become. The restaur ... more

I have seen Whiskey Creek change over the years since the restaurant used to be two restaurants in one place - Whiskey Creek and Copper Kettle - back in the mid to late 80s. Now it is just Whiskey Creek and I like what it has become. The restaurant has nice decor and is very relaxing. The bar area is separate so those coming here for dining do not have to hear the noise that is common with bars in restaurants. If you have anyone that is a finicky eater, check the menu first, as they don't have the widest selection. But what they do have is all very good. This is a great place to go to take a date or someone special to. On top of it, you have small town service, where the waiters and waitresses have that extra special courtesy that is hard to find in the larger cities. less

A small chain of restaurants with a second one in the town of Mammoth Lakes, about an hour up the road. A Five Star Restaurant with a casual dress atmosphere and reasonable prices! Clean, tastefully decorated, large and casual. Great for ... more

A small chain of restaurants with a second one in the town of Mammoth Lakes, about an hour up the road.
A Five Star Restaurant with a casual dress atmosphere and reasonable prices! Clean, tastefully decorated, large and casual. Great for the family or for when you are vacationing with a special person.
This is simply the very best restaurant on Highway 395 for a radius of 200 miles, and it is reasonable.
Full and separate bar area with indoor and outdoor seating. Very large restaurant area with a small store which is reminiscent of the store at Harris Ranch in Coalinga.
Service is friendly, attentive and outstanding.
Something for everyone here.
Microbrewery. Outstanding Prime Rib varying in price from $15.95 to $22.95. Steaks from $15.95 to $19.95. Other entrees priced at $7.00 to $10.00. Surprisingly great fish seafood. Everything from fresh local trout almondine to shrimp, crab and lobster. Excellent, Most fish and seafood dishes are priced from $10.95 to $15.95. Shellfish are more expensive, of course. Good Tex Mex & Southwestern dishes. Pasta dishes are also very good.
This place also has a "Your Catch, Your Way" Special for fishermen during the fishing season. They will cook any cleaned trout you caught in Bishop Creek, Crowley Lake, etc. for $10.95 - cooked your way.
House Balsamic Vinaigrette Salad is outstanding! Has bleu cheese crumbles and candied walnuts. Terrific and unusual!
Homemade soups made daily. Generally excellent. Bowls are $2.50 with an entree. $3.50 by themselves. Cups are $1.75 with an entree. $2.50 by themselves.
Cheese bread with asiago cheese is good -- but save room for the main course.
Burgers and sandwiches and other Lunches are also very, very good, and typically under $10.
Highest Recommendation!
I have been going here for many, many years. It has turned into a very nice, classy but casual family restuarant and has long since moved away from its quasi-nightclub type atmosphere which was popular with the ski crowds of the late 1970s and early 1980s.
This is a terrific restuarant which stands up in quality, price and service with any restauranr in Los Angeles, San Francisco, San Diego, Reno or Las Vegas.
It doesn't get better than this.
When you are in Bishop, eat here.
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