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The Estate by the Elderberries

4.7(375)
Fine Dining Restaurant

About

The Estate by the Elderberries offers a refined dining experience set within a storybook castle resort near Yosemite. Its French-Californian tasting menus highlight local ingredients with meticulous technique, paired with world-class wines and craft cocktails.

Beyond dining, the venue features intimate event spaces and outdoor seating amid tranquil gardens and towering pines. This boutique setting combines attentive service with a peaceful mountain escape, ideal for focused business gatherings and memorable client dinners.

Best for

  • Executive dinners with impeccable service
  • Intimate client meetings by the fireplace
  • Luxury multi-night stays near Yosemite

Request a Package

Tell the venue what you're planning and they'll respond with a custom proposal within 1–2 business days.

Group Dining Event

Custom request

Perfect for team dinners, client lunches, and celebration meals. Reserve a private or semi-private space for your group with food, drinks, and AV if needed.

What's typically included

  • Private or semi-private space
  • Food & beverage
  • AV & technology

Happy Hour

Custom request

Host a relaxed evening reception for your team or clients. Reserve a space for drinks and light bites in a social, low-key setting.

What's typically included

  • Private or semi-private space
  • Food & beverage

Full Buyout

Custom request

Take over the entire restaurant for your event. Full control of the space, menu, and atmosphere — ideal for large celebrations or exclusive corporate events.

What's typically included

  • Full venue layout
  • Food & beverage
  • AV & technology

Venue Details

Standout features

Fairy-tale castle resort near Yosemite
Setting
Fairy-tale castle resort near Yosemite
Set on nine acres with enchanting gardens, towering pines, and bubbling fountains, the venue offers a tranquil storybook environment that complements its mountain location just 16 miles from Yosemite National Park.
French-Californian tasting menus with local ingredients
Cuisine
French-Californian tasting menus with local ingredients
Chef Ethan de Graaff blends refined French gastronomy with fresh, locally sourced produce in a three- or four-course tasting menu, creating a harmonious culinary experience that reflects the surrounding landscape.
Old World dining room with cozy fireplace
Atmosphere
Old World dining room with cozy fireplace
The dining room features a magnificent Old World design with antiques, intricate tapestries, and a fireplace, evoking a European manor house that feels perfectly suited to the mountain setting.

At a glance

Rated 4.7 on Google · 375 reviews