I am sure we were a bit scruffy looking after a day of hiking but the folks in the dining room at the Wawona Inn didn’t seem to mind. We got a wonderful corner window table with quite a view and the service was just right; not too hovery but attentive.

I ventured a bit out of my comfort zone: Curry-Carrot bisque followed by pan seared sea bass with wonderfully garlicky olive tapenade (yes, I enjoyed olives…not typically my favorite condiment) served with a rich cheesy, smoky polenta (yes, I enjoyed grits) and steamed veggies (they included parsnips which they could have left out for me).  It was a delightful meal.

Kent went for a house specialty, pot roast.  The meat was wonderfully seasoned and the veggies slightly “dressed up” versions of those you’d find in a roaster at home.  Savory biscuits complimented it all nicely.  I’d say he wasn’t disappointed.