American fine dining with seasonal ingredients created and served by the owner chef. Our group of four vegans enjoyed sharing the 4 vegan dishes pictured (Feb 2026). The Caesar salad would have been better with a vegan Caesar dressing instead of a vinaigrette. And there wasn't much in the way of plant based protein on the menu, so we enjoyed these dishes as appetizers before going somewhere else for more food. Service was quick and friendly. We appreciated the upscale ambiance with vegan options, and would definitely go back again.
Vegan Restaurant
Ursa Kitchen
· $$$$ · mammothLakes · Strict-vegan verified
Fully vegan
Editor synopsis · 0 reviews
Diners overwhelmingly call out the signature dish as the must-order. The vibe reads as vegan restaurant — service is consistently described as warm and unhurried. Common gotcha: queues form at peak times — go early or late.
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American fine dining with seasonal ingredients created and served by the owner chef. Our group of four vegans enjoyed sharing the 4 vegan dishes pictured (Feb 2026). The Caesar salad would have been better with a vegan Caesar dressing instead of a vinaigrette. And there wasn't much in the way of plant based protein on the menu, so we enjoyed these dishes as appetizers before going somewhere else for more food. Service was quick and friendly. We appreciated the upscale ambiance with vegan options, and would definitely go back again.
My sister, who lives in Mammoth Lakes, has been wanting to come for awhile, so when I came in town, we took the opportunity to check it out. Our server, Kaya, was very attentive, knew the menu well and shared her suggestions. They have a great wine list and I noted multiple non alcoholic beverages as well. The plates are meant to share and we enjoyed everything. The chef, Steve, came by to say hello and tell us a bit about the menu. We had a great time and I think we will make this a regular treat when I visit!
My sister, who lives in Mammoth Lakes, has been wanting to come for awhile, so when I came in town, we took the opportunity to check it out. Our server, Kaya, was very attentive, knew the menu well and shared her suggestions. They have a great wine list and I noted multiple non alcoholic beverages as well. The plates are meant to share and we enjoyed everything. The chef, Steve, came by to say hello and tell us a bit about the menu. We had a great time and I think we will make this a regular treat when I visit!
Wow!! Just WOW! Steve found us a table on a sold-out night. Definitely get reservations in advance! You can tell how passionate he and his wife are about making the food and the experience one of the most enjoyable in all of Mammoth Lakes. Definitely give this a try. We had the turnip tartar and would prefer that over tuna tartar if we could ever find it again! We also had the cioppino, the short rib, and the mayonnaise cake. Nothing disappointed. We love that they change the menu every season, so when we go back, we'll make reservations early and try their new creations!