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Sequoia Dining
64740 Wuksachi Way
Sequoia National Park, US-CA 93262
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Breakfast Buffet
Breakfast Buffet
Cage-Free Eggs, Breakfast Meats, Home Fries, Fresh Waffles, Oatmeal, Breakfast Breads
- $25.99
- Kids 6-12 $12.99
From the Grill
Breakfast Burrito
Golden Wheat Tortilla, Scrambled Eggs, Potatoes, Cheese
- $9.99
- ADD Bacon, Sausage, or Vegan Sausage $4.99
Short Stack
$9.99
Two Pancakes, Butter, Syrup, side of Fresh Fruit
French Toast
$11.99
Three pieces Texas Toast, Butter, Syrup, side of Fresh Fruit
The Big Breakfast Sandwich
$14.99
Two Eggs your way, thick Sourdough Slices, Tomato, Cheese, choice of Bacon or Sausage, side of Potatoes O'Brien
Entrées
served with a side of Potatoes O'Brien
Classic Eggs Benedict
$16.99
Poached Eggs, Canadian Bacon, toasted English Muffin, Hollandaise Sauce
Avocado Tomato Benedict
$16.99
Poached Eggs, Fresh Avocado, Tomato, toasted English Muffin, Hollandaise Sauce
California Egg White Scramble
$13.99
Scrambled Egg Whites, Sautéed Spinach, Tomato, Feta, side of Fresh Fruit instead of potatoes
Two-Egg Breakfast
$14.99
Two Eggs your way, Bacon, Sausage or Vegan Sausage, Toast
Ham & Cheese Omelette
$16.99
Diced Ham, Cheddar
Veggie Omelette
$16.99
Sautéed Peppers, Sautéed Onions, Sliced Tomato, Swiss
Small Plates & Extras
Smoked Salmon Bagel
$12.99
Bagel, Cream Cheese Spread, Cold-Smoked Salmon, Sliced Tomato, Diced Red Onion, Capers, Fresh Dill
Avocado Toast
$7.99
Honey-Wheat Toast, Avocado Spread, Arugula, Tomato, Crumbled Feta, Balsamic Glaze
Yogurt Parfait
$9.99
Vanilla Yogurt, Fresh Blueberries, Oat & Honey Granola
Kids' Pancake Breakfast
$9.99
Scrambled Eggs, Bacon or Sausage, Fresh Fruit
Steel-Cut Oats
$8.49
Various Toppings, Milk of choice
Cold Cereal
$4.99
Frosted Flakes or Raisin Bran, Milk of choice
Bagel with Cream Cheese
$4.99Pastry or Muffin
$4.99Fresh Fruit
$4.99Fresh Berries
$4.99Potatoes O'Brien
$4.99Breakfast Proteins
$4.99Toast or English Muffin
$3.99
Warning: Eating raw or undercooked meat, poultry, eggs or seafood poses a health risk to everyone, especially to the elderly, young children under the age of 4, pregnant women and other highly susceptible individuals with compromised immune systems. The cooking of such animal foods reduces the risk of illness. Water and straws available by request. 18% Gratuity added to parties of 6 or more.
To Start
Chicken Wings
$19.99
Choice of BBQ, Thai Chili or Buffalo Sauce, Celery, Carrots, Dipping Sauce
gluten-free
French Onion Dip
$13.99
Seasoned Chips
gluten-free
Hummus Plate
$14.99
Sliced Vegetables, Toasted Pita, Hummus, Olive Oil, Feta
vegetarian
Fried Brussels Sprouts
$16.99
Crispy Pork Lardons, Seasoned Maple Syrup
gluten-free
Soup & Salad
Add Chicken $5.99 | Add Shrimp $6.99
Housemade Beef Chili
$9.99
gluten-free
Vegetarian Soup of the Day
$8.49
vegetarian
Caesar Salad
Fresh-Cut Romaine, Parmesan, Homestyle Cheesy Garlic Croutons, Caesar Dressing
- $8.49
- Large $13.99
Greek Salad
$18.99
Mixed Greens, Kalamata Olives, Cucumber, Tomato, Red Onion, Feta, Greek Vinaigrette Dressing
vegetarian
gluten-free
Blackberry Salad
$18.99
Mixed Greens, Blackberries, Candied Walnuts, Feta, Avocado, English Cucumber, Red Onion, Blackberry Vinaigrette Dressing
vegetarian
gluten-free
House Green Salad
Mixed Greens, Cherry Tomato, English Cucumber, Shredded Carrots, choice of Dressing
vegetarian
gluten-free
- $8.49
- Large $13.99
Caprese Salad
$16.99
Fresh Sliced Tomatoes, Thick-Sliced Fresh Mozzarella, Pesto Sauce, Balsamic Glaze, Fresh Basil Chiffonade
vegetarian
gluten-free
Handhelds
Includes Fries or Seasoned Chips
Wuksachi Burger*
$18.99
8 oz. Grilled Patty, Melted Cheddar, Lettuce, Tomato, Onion, House-Made Burger Sauce
Grilled Chicken Sandwich
$18.99
Grilled Chicken, Melted Swiss, Lettuce, Tomato, Onion, Pesto Mayo, Toasted Bun
Vegetarian Black Bean Burger
$17.99
7 oz. Grilled Black Bean Burger, Lettuce, Tomato, House-Made Garlic Aioli, Toasted Bun
vegetarian
Italian Beef
$18.99
Slow-Roasted Beef, Spicy Giardiniera, Provolone, Au Jus
Buffalo Chicken Sandwich
$18.99
Fried Chicken Breast, Buffalo Sauce, Blue Cheese Dressing, Lettuce, Tomato, Toasted Bun
Desserts
Blondie a la Mode
$9.99
Chocolate Chip Blondie Bar, Ice Cream, Chocolate Sauce
Flourless Chocolate Torte
Flourless Chocolate Torte, Berry Sauce
- $9.99
- Make it a la mode, ADD $2.50
Creme Brulee
$9.99
Crispy Orange Creme Brulee, Fresh Blackberries
Cheesecake
$12.99
Dulce de Leche Cheesecake, Caramel Sauce, Whipped Cream
Ice Cream
- $3.00
- Double $6.00
Non-Alcoholic Beverages
Coffee
$3.99Tea
$3.29Soda & Iced Tea
$3.29Juice
$3.99Milk
$3.99
Whole, 2%, Oat
Packaged Beer
Miller Lite
$5.50Coors Light
$5.50Voodoo Ranger IPA
$7.00Samuel Adams Boston Lager
$7.00Corona Extra
$7.00Heineken
$7.00Heineken N/A 0.0
$7.00Sierra Nevada Hazy Little Thing IPA
$7.00Stella Artois
$7.00White Claw Grapefruit Seltzer
$7.00Tioga Sequoia Half Dome Wheat
$8.50Draft Beer
Blue Moon
$8.50Modelo Especial
$8.80General Sherman IPA
$8.50Fire Fall Red Ale
$8.50Bud Light
$7.00Michelob Ultra
$7.00Red Wine
Cru Pinot Noir
- $11.00
- Bottle $40.00
Rickshaw Cabernet
- $9.00
- Bottle $34.00
Sebastiani Cabernet
- $12.00
- Bottle $37.00
Cru GSM Red Blend
- $13.00
- Bottle $42.00
Tommasi Rafael Valpolicella Classico
- $14.00
- Bottle $48.00
White Wine
Ecco Domani Pinot Grigio
- $10.00
- Bottle $36.00
Jacques Dumont Sauvignon Blanc
- $10.00
- Bottle $38.00
Wente Chardonnay
- $9.00
- Bottle $35.00
Cru Unoaked Chardonnay
- $11.00
- Bottle $38.00
Rose/Sparkling Wine
Mirrasou Moscato
- $9.00
- Bottle $34.00
Mionetto Avantgarde Prosecco
- $10.00
- Bottle $34.00
DAOU Rose
- $12.00
- Bottle $38.00
Cocktails
Moro Old-Fashioned
$13.00
Maker's Mark Bourbon
Wuksachi Gin & Tonic
$12.00
Tanqueray Gin
Sequoia Signature Margarita
$13.00
Espolon Blanco Tequila, Blood Orange
Classic Mule
$11.00
Tito's Handmade Vodka, Fever-Tree Ginger Beer
Alpine Gimlet
$13.00
Rouge Spruce Gin, Rosemary-Infused Simple Syrup, Lime Juice, Cracked Pepper
Warning: Eating raw or undercooked meat, poultry, eggs or seafood poses a health risk to everyone, especially to the elderly, young children under the age of 4, pregnant women and other highly susceptible individuals with compromised immune systems. The cooking of such animal foods reduces the risk of illness. 18% Gratuity added to parties of 6 or more. Water and straws available upon request.
To Start
Soup of the Day
$8.49
vegetarian
Housemade Chili
$9.99
gluten-free
French Onion Dip
$13.99
Seasoned Chips, Creamy French Onion Dip
Fried Brussels Sprouts
$16.99
Roasted Deep-Fried Brussels, Crispy Pork Lardons, Seasoned Maple Syrup
Chicken Wings
$19.99
Golden Fried large Chicken Wings, choice of BBQ, Thai Chili or Buffalo Sauce, Celery, Ranch Dip
gluten-free
Hummus Plate
$14.99
Fresh Sliced Vegetables, Toasted Pita, Hummus, Olive Oil, Feta
vegetarian
Salads
Add 6 oz. Chicken $5.99 or 4 oz. Shrimp $6.99
Caesar Salad
Fresh-Cut Romaine, Parmesan, Homestyle Cheese, Garlic Croutons, Caesar Dressing
- $8.49
- Large $13.99
Greek Salad
$18.99
Mixed Greens, Kalamata Olives, Cucumber, Tomato, Red Onion, Feta, Greek Vinaigrette Dressing
vegetarian
gluten-free
Blackberry Salad
$18.99
Mixed Greens, Blackberries, Candied Walnuts, Feta, Avocado, English Cucumber, Red Onion, Blackberry Vinaigrette Dressing
vegetarian
gluten-free
House Green Salad
Mixed Greens, Cherry Tomato, English Cucumber, Shredded Carrots, choice of Dressing
vegetarian
gluten-free
- $8.49
- Large $13.99
Caprese Salad
$16.99
Fresh Sliced Tomatoes, Thick-Sliced Fresh Mozzarella, Pesto Sauce, Balsamic Glaze, Fresh Basil Chiffonade
vegetarian
gluten-free
Handhelds
Includes Fries or Seasoned Chips. Gluten-Free Bun available upon request.
Wuksachi Burger
$18.99
8 oz. Grilled Patty, Melted Cheddar, Lettuce, Tomato, Onion, House-Made Burger Sauce
Grilled Chicken Sandwich
$18.99
Grilled Chicken, Melted Swiss, Lettuce, Tomato, Onion, Pesto Mayo, Toasted Bun
Vegetarian Black Bean Burger
$17.99
7 oz. Grilled Black Bean Burger, Lettuce, Tomato, House-Made Garlic Aioli, Toasted Bun
vegetarian
Mains
Add Soup of the Day or Side Salad for $4.99
Rib Eye Steak
$45.99
12 oz. Grilled Rib Eye, Garlic Mashed Potatoes, Vegetable of the Day, Housemade Four-Peppercorn Compound Butter
gluten-free
Apple Bourbon Pork Chop
$32.99
14 oz. Grilled Bone-In Pork Chop, House-Made Apple Bourbon Sauce, Garlic Mashed Potatoes, Vegetable of the Day
gluten-free
Grilled Lemon Salmon
$36.99
Grilled Salmon, Lemon Buerre Blanc Sauce, Risotto, Vegetable of the Day
gluten-free
Chicken Marsala
$27.99
12 oz. Grilled Chicken, Mushroom Marsala Sauce, Risotto, Vegetable of the Day
gluten-free
Pot Roast
$27.99
8 oz. Sous Vide Beef Pot Roast, House-Made Red Wine Demi-Glace, Garlic Mashed Potatoes, Vegetable of the Day
gluten-free
Trout Almondine
$35.99
Pan-Fried Idaho Trout, Rice Flour coating, Dill, Seasonings, Almondine Sauce, Risotto, Vegetable of the Day
gluten-free
Chicken Rigatoni
$26.99
Penne, Peaks Rose Sauce, Sautéed Mushrooms, Sun-Dried Tomatoes, 6 oz. Grilled Chicken
Broccoli Fettuccini
Fettucine Alfredo, Roasted Broccoli Florets
- $22.99
- Add 6 oz. Chicken $5.99
- Add 4 oz. Shrimp $6.99
Roasted Cauliflower & Vegetable Curry
Cauliflower, Mushrooms, Carrots, Tomatoes, Vegan Yellow Curry, White Rice
vegan
gluten-free
- $24.99
- Add 6 oz. Chicken $5.99
- Add 4 oz. Shrimp $6.99
Desserts
Blondie a la Mode
$9.99
Chocolate Chip Blondie Bar, Ice Cream, Chocolate Sauce
Flourless Chocolate Torte
gluten-free
- $9.99
- Add Ice Cream $2.50
Creme Brulee
$9.99
Crispy Orange Creme Brulee, Fresh Blackberries
Cheesecake
$12.99
Dulce de Leche Cheesecake, Caramel Sauce, Whipped Cream
Ice Cream
Single Scoop
- $3.00
- Double Scoop $6.00
Non-Alcoholic Beverages
Coffee
$3.99Tea
$3.29Soda & Iced Tea
$3.29Juice
$3.99Milk
$3.99
Whole, 2%, Oat
Packaged Beer (Craft)
Voodoo Ranger IPA
$7.00Samuel Adams Boston Lager
$7.00Corona Extra
$7.00Heineken
$7.00Heineken N/A 0.0
$7.00Sierra Nevada Hazy Little Thing IPA
$7.00Stella Artois
$7.00White Claw Grapefruit Seltzer
$7.00Tioga Sequoia Half Dome Wheat
$8.50Red Wine
Cru Pinot Noir
- $11.00
- Bottle $40.00
Rickshaw Cabernet
- $9.00
- Bottle $34.00
Sebastiani Cabernet
- $12.00
- Bottle $37.00
Cru GSM Red Blend
- $13.00
- Bottle $42.00
Tommasi Rafael Valpolicella Classico
- $14.00
- Bottle $48.00
White Wine
Ecco Domani Pinot Grigio
- $10.00
- Bottle $36.00
Jacques Dumont Sauvignon Blanc
- $10.00
- Bottle $38.00
Wente Chardonnay
- $9.00
- Bottle $35.00
Cru Unoaked Chardonnay
- $11.00
- Bottle $38.00
Rosé/Sparkling
Mirrasou Moscato
- $9.00
- Bottle $34.00
Mionetto Avantgarde Prosecco
- $10.00
- Bottle $34.00
DAOU Rosé
- $12.00
- Bottle $38.00
Cocktails
Moro Old-Fashioned
$13.00
Maker's Mark Bourbon
Wuksachi Gin & Tonic
$12.00
Tanqueray Gin
Sequoia Signature Margarita
$13.00
Espolon Blanco Tequila, Blood Orange
Classic Mule
$11.00
Tito's Handmade Vodka, Fever-Tree Ginger Beer
Alpine Gimlet
$13.00
Rouge Spruce Gin, Rosemary-Infused Simple Syrup, Lime Juice, Cracked Pepper
Warning: Eating raw or undercooked meat, poultry, eggs or seafood poses a health risk to everyone, especially to the elderly, young children under the age of 4, pregnant women and other highly susceptible individuals with compromised immune systems. The cooking of such animal foods reduces the risk of illness. Water and straws available by request. 18% Gratuity added to parties of 6 or more.
Peaks Grill Kids Menu
Comes with Drink and choice of Fruit, Chips or Fries
Cheeseburger
$12.99
4 oz. Grilled Patty, American, Toasted Bun
Chicken Tenders
$9.99
4 oz. Chicken Tenders, Dipping Sauce
Grilled Cheese
$9.99
Melted American, Thick Texas Toast
Hot Dog
$9.99
6-inch Quarter-Pound Hot Dog, Toasted Bun
Kids Dinner Menu
Comes with Drink. Available after 5pm only.
Mac & Cheese
$11.99
Cavatappi Pasta, Housemade Cheese Sauce
Pasta
$8.99
Cavatappi Pasta, choice of Butter or Red Sauce
Chicken Dinner
$12.99
6 oz. Grilled Chicken, Garlic Mashed Potatoes, Vegetable of the Day
Pot Roast Dinner
$12.99
4 oz. Sous Vide Beef Pot Roast, Garlic Mashed Potatoes, Vegetable of the Day, House-Made Red Wine Demi-Glace
Pizza
12"
Cheese
$16.49Margherita
$21.00
Red Sauce, Tomato, Fresh Mozzarella, Fresh Basil, Garlic Oil
Veggie
$23.00
Peppers, Onions, Mushroom, Black Olives
vegetarian
Mushroom Artichoke
$23.00
White Sauce, Mushrooms, Artichokes, Tomato, Black Olives, Red Onion, Feta, Balsamic Glaze
Pesto Chicken
$23.00
Pesto, Chicken, Tomato
BBQ Chicken
$23.00
BBQ Sauce, Chicken, Bacon, Red Onion, Jalapeno
Meat Lovers
$24.00
Pepperoni, Sausage, Ham, Bacon
Sauces (included)
BBQ, Alfredo, Pesto, Tomato Sauce
Add Toppings - $2.49 Each
Onions, Peppers, Jalapenos, Black Olives, Mushrooms, Pineapple, Feta, Fresh Mozzarella, Sausage, Ham, Pepperoni, Bacon, Chicken
Make it Gluten-Free - Add $4.00
gluten-free
Sandwiches
Served with Chips
Turkey Bacon Swiss
$17.99
Smoked Turkey, Bacon, Swiss Cheese, Garlic Aioli, Lettuce, Tomato, Ciabatta Roll
Caprese
$17.99
Fresh-Sliced Tomato, Mozzarella, Pesto, Arugula, Balsamic Reduction, Ciabatta Roll
vegetarian
Chicken Salad Wrap
$16.99
House-Made Chicken Salad, Celery, Cranberry, Almonds, Tomato, Fresh Greens, Golden Wheat Wrap
Hot Meatball Sub
$17.99
Meatballs, Marinara, Melted Provolone
Salads
Small Green Salad
$8.49
Mixed Greens, Cherry Tomato, English Cucumber, Shredded Carrots, choice of Dressing
vegetarian
gluten-free
Greek Salad
$18.99
Mixed Greens, Kalamata Olives, Cucumber, Tomato, Red Onion, Feta, Greek Vinaigrette
vegetarian
gluten-free
Soup of the Day
$8.49
vegetarian
Housemade Chili Bowl
$9.99
Shredded Cheese, Diced Onion
gluten-free
Non-Alcoholic Beverages
Fountain Soda
$3.29
Pepsi, Diet Pepsi, Dr. Pepper, Mountain Dew, Mug Root Beer, Gatorade Fruit Punch, Starry Lemon-Lime
Juice
$3.99Iced Tea
$3.49Milk
$3.29
Whole, 2%, Oat, Soy
Draft Beer
Blue Moon
$8.50Modelo Especial
$8.50General Sherman IPA
$8.50Half Dome Wheat
$8.50Bud Light
$7.00Michelob Ultra
$7.00Craft Packaged Beer
Voodoo Ranger IPA
$7.00Samuel Adams Boston Lager
$7.00Corona Extra
$7.00Heineken
$7.00Heineken N/A 0.0
$7.00Sierra Nevada Hazy Little Thing IPA
$7.00Stella Artois
$7.00White Claw Grapefruit Seltzer
$7.00Tioga Sequoia Valley Haze IPA
$8.50White Wine
Mirrasou Moscato
- $9.00
- Bottle $34.00
Wente Chardonnay
- $9.00
- Bottle $35.00
Ecco Domani Pinot Grigio
- $10.00
- Bottle $36.00
Jacques Dumont Sauvignon Blanc
- $10.00
- Bottle $38.00
Cru Unoaked Chardonnay
- $11.00
- Bottle $38.00
Red Wine
Rickshaw Cabernet
- $9.00
- Bottle $34.00
Cru Pinot Noir
- $11.00
- Bottle $40.00
Sebastiani Cabernet
- $12.00
- Bottle $41.00
Cru GSM Red Blend
- $13.00
- Bottle $42.00
Tommasi Rafael Valpolicella Classico
- $14.00
- Bottle $48.00
Warning: Eating raw or undercooked meat, poultry, eggs or seafood poses a health risk to everyone, especially to the elderly, young children under age 4, pregnant women and other highly susceptible individuals with compromised immune systems. The cooking of such animal foods reduces the risk of illness.
Breakfast
Breakfast Burrito
$7.29
Scrambled Egg, Home Fries, Cheese Blend, Wheat Tortilla
Egg & Cheese Muffin
$6.79
Toasted English Muffin, Scrambled Egg, American Cheese
Add-Ons
Add Avocado
$2.49Add Jalapenos
$0.99Sub Egg Whites
$0.99Add Bacon, Sausage, Ham, or Vegetarian Sausage
$4.99
WARNING: Eating raw or undercooked meat, poultry, eggs or seafood poses a health risk to everyone, especially to the elderly, young children under age 4, pregnant women and other highly susceptible individuals with compromised immune systems. The cooking of such animal foods reduces the risk of illness.
Grab & Go
Turkey Bacon Cheese Club
$14.99Tuna Salad Sandwich
$12.99Italian Hoagie
$16.99Chicken Salad Wrap
$13.99Vegetable Hummus Wrap
$8.99
vegan
Spinach Salad
$8.49Chicken Caesar Salad
$10.99Garden Green Salad
$7.49Kids Turkey & Cheese
$6.49Kids Ham & Cheese
$6.49Fresh Fruit Salad
$4.99Potato Salad
$4.99Pasta Salad
$4.99Blueberry Muffin
$4.50Banana Nut Muffin
$4.50Chobani Yogurt
$2.75Chocolate Chip Cookie
$5.00Chips
$2.75Grab & Go Beverages
Pure Leaf Teas
$6.50Starbucks Coffees
$4.99Milk
$3.99Coconut Water
$4.99Juice
$4.99Aquafina Water
$3.99
WARNING: Eating raw or undercooked meat, poultry, eggs or seafood poses a health risk to everyone, especially to the elderly, young children under age 4, pregnant women and other highly susceptible individuals with compromised immune systems. The cooking of such animal foods reduces the risk of illness.
Sandwiches
Served with Chips; sub a Fresh Fruit Cup or French Fries for $1.99
Cheeseburger
$12.99
1/4 lb Beef Patty, American Cheese, Lettuce, Tomato, Red Onion, Fresh Bun, Pickle
Burger
$12.49
1/4 lb Beef Patty, Lettuce, Tomato, Red Onion, Fresh Bun, Pickle
Impossible Burger
Grilled Impossible Patty, Lettuce, Tomatoes, Onions, Fresh Pickles, Brioche Bun
vegan
- $16.99
- Add Extra Patty $8.99
Double Cheeseburger
$16.99
Two 1/4 lb Patties, American Cheese, Lettuce, Tomato, Red Onion, Fresh Bun, Pickle
Double Burger
$15.49
Two 1/4 lb Patties, Lettuce, Tomato, Red Onion, Fresh Bun, Pickle
Grilled Cheese
$14.99
Cheddar, Swiss, Provolone and American Cheeses, Grilled Sourdough
Grilled Chicken Sandwich
$14.99
Grilled Chicken Breast, Lettuce, Tomato, Red Onion, Fresh Bun, Pickle
Vegetarian Wrap
$13.49
Portobello Mushrooms, Red Onions, Spinach, Tomato, Banana Peppers, Spinach Tortilla
California Bacon Wrap
$14.99
Chicken Tenders, Bacon, Lettuce, Tomato, Provolone Cheese, Ranch Dressing, Wheat Tortilla
Customize Your Sandwich
Add Cheese
$1.49
Swiss, Provolone, American, Cheddar
Add Grilled Onions or Sautéed Mushrooms
$1.49Add Bacon or Avocado
$2.49Add Extra Patty
$3.99Sub Gluten-Free Bun
$1.75Add a Side of Fries or Fruit Cup
$4.99Add Extra Bag of Chips
$2.75Kids Menu
Served with French Fries or a Fruit Cup
Grilled Cheese
$10.99
Grilled Cheese Sandwich
Chicken Strips
$12.99
Breaded Tenders, Deep-Fried
Hot Dog
$10.99
Hot Dog, Bun
WARNING: Eating raw or undercooked meat, poultry, eggs or seafood poses a health risk to everyone, especially to the elderly, young children under age 4, pregnant women and other highly susceptible individuals with compromised immune systems. The cooking of such animal foods reduces the risk of illness.