Nicely's Restaurant

A Lee Vining diner locals trust for breakfast before the trail

(1,303)

$$$$Lee Vining, CA

About

Nicely's has been feeding travelers passing through Lee Vining for years, and it still runs like a proper small-town diner: quick service, generous portions, and a menu built for people about to do something outdoors. It's open daily from 7am to 8pm, making it a reliable stop for an early trailhead start or a late return after a day on the water or in the park.

What Regulars Order

Reviewers consistently point to the breakfast menu as the reason to show up early, and dinner gets its own following too.

Breakfast burrito: bacon, scrambled eggs, hash browns, and cheddar wrapped in a flour tortilla
Pancake sandwiches with sausage and egg
Fish and chips and a well-reviewed chicken dish for dinner

Good to Know

Nicely's carries a 4.1-star rating across more than 1,300 reviews, with service repeatedly described as friendly and efficient — several regulars call it the kind of place where the staff feels like old friends. It's priced at the lower end for a sit-down meal in this small Eastern Sierra town near Yosemite's Tioga Pass entrance, and portions get called out as generous for the cost. Call ahead at (760) 647-6477 if you want to check on wait times before a big hiking or fishing day.

Frequently Asked Questions

What time does Nicely's open?

Nicely's opens at 7am every day of the week and stays open until 8pm, covering breakfast, lunch, and dinner in one stop.

Is Nicely's good for breakfast before a Yosemite hike?

Reviewers specifically call it out as a solid pre-hike or pre-fishing breakfast stop, citing quick service and filling plates like the breakfast burrito and pancake sandwiches.

Is Nicely's expensive?

No — it's priced at the lower end for a sit-down restaurant, and reviewers note portions are generous for the cost.

What's the phone number for Nicely's Restaurant?

You can reach Nicely's Restaurant at (760) 647-6477.

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Josh Breitag

in the last week

Very good food and excellent service. I can't wait to go back!

James Davidson

in the last week

Fried chicken was very good along with the rest of out meal.

Tim Rowe

in the last week

Really cool small town diner. We were in a bit of a hurry, so we stopped in for a breakfast burrito. It was prepared quickly and was very good. We also ordered some cut up fruit(well, I thought it was cut up fruit). They instead, threw half a cantaloupe in the bag. Haha had a heck of a time trying to cut it with a plastic butter knife. All in all very good.

Natalie Helbach

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Vilius Sabataitis

in the last week

Absolutely terrible. The special was what felt like soggy pieces of sliced turkey microwaved. Additionaly soup was also tasteless, terrible experience. The server was nice.