Nativos Italian - Yosemite Lakes

Loved my seafood ravioli here! The sauce was so delicious and tastefully put together in regular ravioli size, I scarfed the whole thing up! This was our backup plan to visit since we couldn't make reservations at the steakhouse at the casino. I am so glad we got to eat here. We were pleasantly surprised they have great high end whiskey so my husband was happy. The bread they provide is delicious! We ordered the garlic bread on the side and the marinara sauce they bring with it is to die for! I thought the way they brought the garlic bread in thin slices on a plate was kind of weird. They also brought the Caesar salad not chopped and with whole romaine lettuce leaves which I thought was weird again. There wasn't enough dressing to soak up the whole lettuces. The giant meatball appetizer with the sauce is so good- like an Italian grandmothers meatball but a humongous one you could share with your party. Hubby had the New York steak and it was cooked charred with grill marks. So tender and surprisingly good for an Italian restaurant. My son ordered the fettuccine Alfredo and this lacked flavor-it definitely needed a lot more salt. Very large portion. Overall, experience was great for us!

First time ever at Chukchansi and we made a reservation for dinner. They stuck us outside and it was hot and uncomfortable. We sat out there for over 20 minutes and no one came out to take our order or even give us any water. When we tried to go back in the door was locked. Thank goodness a nice gentleman sitting inside opened the door for us. When we tried to talk to the hostess she acted like she couldn't be bothered with us and was rude and refused to sit us inside. We walked out! If this is the way service is there, I won't be going back! Worst service I've ever had!!

Just finished an amazing evening at Nativo's. Great wine, excellent food, but what made the evening was our server Mathew. Starting from recommendations on appetizers and champagne to answering all our questions, he was superb. But what made the evening special, is the conversation, my family felt like we made a friend and was eating at his place. The sunset is amazing! The place is a must stop if your coming up to Yosemite. Ask for Mathew!! We will be back and will stay at the casino next time.

Wow!!! Whenever we make the drive to Chukchansi we always dine at Nativo's. Sam, the chef is such an exceptional talent. His dishes are to die for. My husband always orders the lasagna and I like to change it up a bit. We love to sit at the bar and chat with William the bartender. He serves up amazing service and makes the best drinks. Always calm and welcoming, we love his energy! We really cannot say enough of Sam's expertise in the dishes he creates and William ensures you have the best dining experience. We were seated by a man who was from Italy and he said his dish was amazing! Do yourself a favor and make Nativo's a destination stop like we do!!

Nativo 's, Coarsegold: 7 Jun 2023 (3 of 5) We wanted to have a nice dinner to celebrate our wedding anniversary. Since we 've been to Navito 's once and I enjoyed my dish (my other 3 companions didn 't like their dinner), we thought we 'd give it another try. Nativo 's pays homage to Italian cuisine, complimented by views of the mountains. This being a weekday, there were many empty tables. We chose a table by the window, overlooking the mountains. Front of House: The front of house attendant was friendly, and greeted us by wishing us a Happy Anniversary. A little bird must have told her. Busser: Arturo was friendly and professional. Server: Savannah was gracious and attentive. Food: The food was mediocre at best. Shrimp Cocktail: The shrimps were large and had a good chew. The sauce was good. For $17.00, this was a satisfying dish. (4 of 5) Bread Butter: The complimentary sourdough bread had a tangy flavor and a slightly chewy texture and was very well baked. The slightly salty butter complemented the bread. (5 of 5) Chicken Marsala: The chicken should be succulent with mushrooms cooked in a reduced wine sauce. The overall taste should be deep, nutty, with a slightly sweet flavor. This evening 's dish was not the best. The chicken was dry and under seasoned. (2 of 5) Filet of Dover Sole: The presentation looked nice, and I was excited to taste this beautiful dish. Unfortunately, this dish only looked nice but didn 't taste good at all. The description said it comes with oregano and grilled asparagus. I counted 4 pieces of ¼ inch wide asparagus on my plate. The taste left me with disgust. Though the noodles were well managed, the rest of the dish lacked substance. The entire dish was 'bland ' with a capital B. I showed the server the number of asparagus on my plate and she offered to bring me some on the side. As you can see from my photo, I managed to finish the extra asparagus but left three quarters of my dinner on the plate. I felt jibbed, having to pay $29.00 for this mediocre dish. (1 of 5) Atmosphere: Clean but the music was loud. The open concept dining room and the sparse number of people made the place echo more than usual. Overall: Nice, clean establishment, with friendly staff and good drinks.