Smokeyard BBQ and Chop Shop

I came to Mammoth for business on Nov. 5-6, which is technically the slow season. The first night, I went to the Westin Hotel for dinner and had a rather disappointing experience. The next evening (Nov 6), I did not want to stray too far from my hotel and opted for here, which is in the ground floor of the Villages. Thank goodness I did!!! I sat at the bar and was one of very few patrons in the restaurant on a Monday night. I was greeted by Sami and Shondra (I believe I have their names right!), two positively delightful wait staff, who proceeded to treat me like I was a VIP guest! They were so incredibly helpful by offering suggestions for great wine and food. Both were so sweet to keep chatting up a single business traveler, such as myself, so I wouldn't feel lonely or ignored. I cannot tell you how professional and considerate these two are and I hope when you visit this restaurant you have the experience of being waited on by them! I also had the pleasure of being able to meet one of the chefs (I want to say his name was Pedro) who gave me a sample of his incredibly delicious take on cream corn with jalapeños when I couldn't decide on a side dish. The kitchen team were equally welcoming and friendly and made my experience all the more pleasant. I ordered the pork chop covered in a savory glaze, which was a huge portion and included two big thick pieces. It was probably one of the most delicious pork chops I've ever had. Likewise, the garlic mashed potatoes and the mashed sweet potatoes were divine. I ended up taking half home with me. I finished my meal with the hot brownie dessert with ice cream and it was positively heavenly. Overall, the food and wine was fantastic and I would go back to this restaurant to try everything on the menu if I lived closer. On my way out, I thanked the manager for such a surprisingly delightful time and told him what a great staff I had. He was gracious, asked about my business trip, and encouraged me to come back anytime. This restaurant is wonderful, the staff is great, and you should definitely stop in if you are in Mammoth Lakes and want a quality meal with friendly wait staff!