Shelter Distilling

It was Taco Tuesday so we ordered $5 tacos and $10 Margarita. We tried pork belly, sweet potato, shrimp, fish, carne asada, and spicy chicken tacos and I have to say the pork belly and spicy chicken were my favorite. All were tasty. The bartender gal even tasted drinks (with a finger on a straw holding some of the drink) before serving. Very friendly staff. The vibe and music were enjoyable. HH is M-Th 2-4 and they offer a few drinks and food items. Looking forward to trying some other things on their menu.

Loved this place. The cocktails were too good. I was on a vacation at mamoth lake and went back to this brewary couple of times. Foods were delicious. quite busy. Location is good.

We had tacos and tostadas. Both tasted okay. Service was slow but one of the few places offering food after 9:30. Their cocktails were good.

Shelter Nachos w/ added grilled chicken were made with quality ingredients and were delicious. 🍹 were delicious and the service provided was top notch.

I would not recommend. Seating is first in first served. I approached the server cleaning the table and he explained to sit anywhere and use the QR code to order. Not a fan of ordering by a QR code. I can see it being a good option if you were by yourself and it was great that it enabled quick payment. However for a family with young kids without cell phones, it meant every person had to take the phone to look at the menu. There wasn’t a single paper menu to be found. Therefore it took much longer than usual to order. The food came out quite quickly which I appreciated. We had pizzas, pasta and tacos. They were average and slightly overcooked. Self serve water and there was no salt and pepper for example. The server bringing the food was pleasant and but overall service was lacking for a sit down restaurant. Amusingly, there was a recommendation for a 22% tip on the bill.

Probably one of the best drinking/eating establishments in the area. The set up is pretty cool with hardcore industrial vibes, as is their playlist :) Drinks are awesome (the prickly pear daiquiri was the best daiquiri I ever had) and despite being a respectable distillery they also serve cider and beer. The food is pretty decent too (we had tacos 3 ways and shishito peppers). Plus their outdoor patio is dog and kid friendly in the summer months (no high chairs for toddlers though). Prices seem reasonable and staff is on top of their game. We didn’t have to wait for our food/drinks at all as it all came out pretty quickly but the place was almost employable given it was 4pm on a Thursday. Also looks like most of the one star reviews from previous years are related to the staff not being responsive and fast enough when patrons walk in. Well, they solved that problem by enabling ordering via QR code right at the table. All in all, a great hangout, well above other food/drink places in Mammoth Village.

Okay we had to come here twice during our Mammoth Lakes trip, we loved the Hawaiian pizza so much! If you’re a Hawaiian pizza eater, definitely stop in to try it. It comes with not only pineapple, but also mandarin (which sounds a little odd) but it seriously was delicious. I also ordered a house made ranch to dip (iykyk) and wow I could have eaten 3 of these. My husband went with the tacos, which were very good. The second time we came here, we decided to try some of their drinks and were not disappointed! The espresso martini was great. And the old fashioned was good too. Ordered the cake with ice cream for dessert, was good (maybe better for vanilla lovers though). On top of great food, you also get an awesome atmosphere at this place. It’s right in town, and they have a lot of open air seating so you can enjoy the local music and people watch. Very cool place, definitely best food we had in Mammoth.

My husband thought the beer here was excellent, and I really enjoyed the nachos and steak soft tacos—they were delicious! The ordering and payment process is fully automated through QR codes, which makes the experience very convenient and efficient. However, there were quite a lot of kids around, which might not be ideal for everyone.

Very Very Sad to see Treeline go away! We don't drink hard stuff and this was absolutely the best hazy in the Owens Valley!

The food is so good here, we tried a pork belly taco and OMG the best, so tasty and juicy We also had a pepperoni pizza, a rajas dip, and a cheesecake for dessert. Everything tasted delicious. We had a sampler of beer and it came with a cider, the beers were good, but I'm not a fan of the ciders. It's a nice location and they have outside seating for furry babies so that's a plus for me. The service was good, you order with your phone and they bring the food to you.

Service is non existent, not because it's bad but because you order through your phone and pay through your phone. Place is your typical gastropub brewery set up with tons of tables and spacious seating. I liked the food, just found it to be expensive for literally no reason. Also I HAAAAAATE that you can order whatever on the menu and it will cancel items for you (after you confirmed the order) without notice. My families dinner came out but my partner was missing their dish. I was able to flag someone down and asked about it and their lousy response was "oh the online order came through but we cancelled the French dip because we sold out". I asked them when we would be notified and the server said it doesn't...... so my family waited for my partners dish to come out and everything was cold by then... very unpleasant experience. 2.5/5

Atmosphere: 5/5 - This distillery was a great place to go after a long day of snowboarding. It's conveniently located at one of the lodges near our stay, and had plenty of indoor seating and some outdoor seating. Service: 5/5 - They had a QR code on the table where you can order your food. I really liked this feature because it was user-friendly and efficient. Upon ordering, the food came relatively quick thereafter. Food: 4/5 - I got the seared ahi dish which was good. I wish it came with some sort of nuts or wonton chips to give it a crunch. The seared ahi was seasoned with zesty sesame sauce which tasted great, but it was a bit overpowering after a few bites. I loved that it came with avocados and that the portion was big. It was a filling, delicious, refreshing meal. I recommend checking this place out if you are in Mammoth. I also tried my bf's pork belly taco and it was really good, so I'd definitely come back to try their other items on the menu.

I've been here before and had ok service. We sat at the bar for 15 mins today. Only about 6 people at the bar. Not one person back there said hello or please order off the QR code. Just walked past us multiple times. All 3 of them. I get it you get busy etc but this was awful. We couldn't even cancel our QR order because it was sitting in the girls hand for 10 mins taking ordered for other customers. Teach your bartenders to help the people sitting at the counter. Or simply have a smile and a say hi we will be with you soon. I'm still flabbergasted. We won't be back either.

Service is nearly non-existent at this location. You order from a code at the table through the toast app or at the register. When food is ready, they bring it to you. Food ranged from tacos to salads and sandwiches. Lots of mixed drinks on the menu but no sodas. Free water from a spigot inside. I ordered a carne asada taco and a Caesar salad. The salad was heavy with dressing and I only ate about 1/2 of it due to that and some questionable lettuce pieces. The taco was amazing!

Always a fav spot to come enjoy cocktails and food. The burger was insane and even the kids burger was a great size. Plenty of indoor seating and in a great spot of town.

Beautiful place where you seat yourself and they give you a QR code and you order through the toast app. No server, just food runners. So if you want a night out and great service this is not your spot. But drinks in a loud environment with solid food, this is your jam. For appetizers we started with the Serrano and artichoke dip. I loved the Serrano which cut through the richness. We also had the hummus trio which was a huge amount of hummus, I especially loved the pesto flavor. They barely give you enough pita so you have half the hummus left on the plate when you run out of things to dip into it. For the mains I had a sad shrimp taco and a chewy carne asada taco. Being from SoCal and eating good Mexican all the time, I would skip these. The Ahi salad was excellent! And so was the Beet Salad with goat cheese. My daughter had a steak sandwich, which i had a bite and thought it was solid and the pizza looked good. I asked for an extra dressing for the beet salad and the guy said no problem and never came back. Cool concept, I get the do it yourself concept, but I wouldn't say I would seek it out. But the food was solid sans the tacos and I would eat here again.

Came here for lunch, the restaurant wasn't crowded and yet the service was bad. The staff wasn't friendly or helpful. There were four of us in our party and only three were served food together. One of us had to sit and wait for 12 minutes before we got our meal. It was awkward to have everyone finished eating before I was served. The tuna tostada that took a ridiculous amount of time to make was awful. It tasted like mayo covered tuna in a store bought tostada shell. I would definitely skip this place in the future.

I'm so glad we stumbled upon this trendy spot in the Village after a day on the slopes! We were able to grab a spot at the bar but could have sat outside at their cute patio as it was a nice winter day. I noticed it was a perfect outdoor patio if you had a pup with you. They have a convenient QR ordering system, however, since we were at the bar, the bartenders offered to take our order. Speaking of bartenders, the four women behind the bar were outstanding. These bartenders displayed the utmost professionalism I think I've witnessed behind a bar in years. They worked seamlessly together. We were very impressed. My husband ordered the Lakeside Lager and I ordered the Pearfect Martini. The martini was delicious. My husband enjoyed the lager. We ordered the poblano artichoke dip which was very good. We also ordered a spirit flight which included the east side liquor, American single malt whisky, small batch blue corn Bourbon and the little green monster. All were tasty. The only negative about the tasting is that the flight tasting was so small it was barely a sip so very difficult to really enjoy a "tasting". Prices were reasonable as well compared to other Mammoth bars and restaurants. I would recommend stopping by Shelter Distillery if in the Village!

Came to Shelter Distilling after a long day of boarding at Mammoth & the food was pretty good. My friends and I ordered the smash burgers, tacos, the buffalo chicken pizza, and nachos. I'm giving this place a 2/5 stars because our server had such poor customer service. We were super nice + patient waiting for our food but he just did not look like he wanted to help us ... but was SUPER friendly with the customers all around us since he was serving them too. It really felt like he was treating us differently because we were all Asian. While he barely acknowledged our table, he was noticeably warm and attentive to the other customers around us, who were not Asian. We asked for a to-go box and had to chase him down since he barely helped our table/came by. Once he brought the to-go boxes he kinda shoved it to me instead of handing it to me normally -- which caught me off guard. I wouldn't come back because I was super disappointed with the service. It was super unwelcoming and I hope no one ever experiences that here.

Great place to catch a late dinner while visiting mammoth. Food was decent and did go back here twice as it was the only place open past 9pm with decent food choices.

The staff was super friendly. Even though we arrived 15 min before the kitchen closed they quickly got our order in and asked us what kind of drinks we liked and made great recommendations. They also make their own cream sodas great for the kiddos. We were staying at the village lodge glad we found them.

Absolutely LOVE this place. Some people might complain that the ordering and service is all self serve, which honestly isn't the worst. It's definitely different. No requirement for tips since there's really no "service" though. Food is always great and so are the drinks.

Setting and vibe is great. Cocktail menu looks great! Food was above average. Service was a 1 out of five. I ordered the smash burger, which comes with onions. I asked for extra onions. When food arrived, no onions. No sweat, mistakes happened. I informed a waiter who kinda acknowledged, no apology. Twelve minutes later, I gave up. How long does it take to slice some onions? No sense of urgency from the staff. To be fair, the staff are very polite. They just need some training on service and how to handle mistakes, which are inevitable. With better service, this is a 4.0 to 4.3

Thursday Eve, Late June: The whole "find your own spot and order" awareness could use some improvement. I watched a party of three ahead of us at a bit of a loss looking for some guidance while employees just blasted on by. Having been here the day prior, I knew the gig and found a non-bussed table in the back. We had to bus the table to the opposite end. An employee finally came out to bus part of the plates, but as of now, 10 minutes in, they're still there. Mobile ordering was easy. Seeing photos of the food and drink would be a nice touch. We tried getting the heater over to our table but table 28, due to placement, can't have a heater nearby. Food came out about 30 minutes after order. Hawaiian Pizza was great. Tasted homemade. Volcano Roll was the best meal our daughter has had. Best beet for the Beet Salad mom had. Food comes out as it's ready, so don't expect a table to get everything at once. Great brews. The latest IPA was a delight. Sounds like they move on to a new brew after each is finished.

Shelter Distilling is such a vibe located in the heart of the Mammoth Village. We stopped in for some lunch snacks and a drink. The service here is similar to many places in Mammoth. You have to order using a QR code or at the bar and they bring the food to your table. It's not the best way of ordering in my opinion, but it's how it goes. Shelter makes their own spirits and beer. I tried the lager which was good. I liked that they served their beer straight out of the fermentation tanks. The pretzel sticks were good, and the mustard dipping sauce was the best. The cheese sauce was a bit underdeveloped. The pork belly tacos were great. Pork was cooked well but I did think they needed a better sauce. Overall, the food and the vibe at Shelter make up for the weird ordering and my small nitpicks. I would recommend Shelter Distilling as the best dining option in Mammoth Village.

We had dinner here twice! We definitely enjoyed shelter and food here from the cold weather after days of hiking and fishing :) (1st Visit) TACO TUESDAY: is quite awesome here, they have a variety of tacos in the menu for $4/taco and cocktails at $10/drink... what a deal!! (: The tacos were delicious and the cocktails were very well made! (2nd) Visit: Dinner on a Wednesday evening - they had a live band. It was crowded, we sat at the bar and ordered thru the QR code, which was easy and you can keep your tab open. ** The Spicy Tuna Hand-roll was great! What a good portion and the Spicy Tuna was fresh! ** Shrimp Tempura was yummy as well - served with Slaw and it was crisp perfectly. ** Shishito Peppers were alright... great portion to share, it could use a bit more roasting. ** Artichoke Dip with Poblano Peppers was so good!! Scrumptious (: First come for serve - lots of indoor and outdoor seating. It gets busy quick for dinner and during Happy Hour. They distill their own bottles of beer and liquors which is fantastic! Parking can be challenging in Mammoth Village - we found street parking for free in the neighborhood street. Paid parking lots are available too. We will visit here again, next time we're in town!

Good drinks and a great happy hour. The service is always great. This place can get packed and they still give great quick service. The ambiance is cool you see the distillery in the back. Don't forget to try a flight of their alcohol it's a great experience. You need to try their tacos. The shrimp and pork belly are my favorite. The cheese curds are always great! You're drinking, who doesn't want fried cheese to snack on. The nachos are delicious their cheese sauce and cojita cheese to chip ratio is perfect. You'll have cheese with every bite. Add some meat if you need to hit your protein goals.

Spent the weekend in Mammoth with friends for the annual wine tasting festival and stopped here for dinner the night before. As with most restaurants adopting the QR code menu these days, I kinda like not having to waste paper and other materials on menus. Ordering was easy as well as paying for our items. As for the food, it was very good, high quality ingredients, and it came out quickly and our server was very efficient. The only downside was they offer a limited selection of adult beverages and no wine offerings.

Nice bar & restaurant located at the Mammoth Village. Modern decor and plenty of seating. You order from the table by scanning the menu and they bring your items to you. Food is okay but on the pricy side. However it is Mammoth and most things here seems to be on the pricy side. Good place for hanging out with a group of friends to eat and drink.

The service was amazing! We sat at the bar, our server was a brunette (forget her name) she was very friendly and talked to us about the town! We had no wait and the food came out so quickly! All of the food was super fresh and good! Only thing that was bad was the parking.

On our first night in Mammoth, we stopped by Shelter Distilling since most places were closed late in the evening. We ordered both food and drinks: BBQ Chicken Pizza, Mexican Pizza, a Smash Burger, Nachos, and the Whiskey Flight. The standout for me was definitely the Smash Burger, it was absolutely delicious! The pizzas were decent, but nothing particularly extraordinary. The service was fine, and the interior had a cozy, inviting vibe that made for a pleasant atmosphere. Overall, the food was okay, but it's a great spot to hang out with friends, enjoy a drink, and grab some quick bites.

Came here this evening for dinner, food & drinks were great! I'm giving 3 stars for service alone. The staff was more consumed with conversing amoung themselves instead of serving customers and when that was required they were rude short and acted like we were inconvening them.

This is our second time here and we had to get the poblano cheese artichoke dip again as it's so delicious! We also got the shishito peppers and then don't was served with was so good! I can't drink alcohol anymore but I recall the last time we were her, their mixed menu had so many possibilities. Will be back again the next time we are in Mammoth!

A must visit while in Mammoth for lunch, dinner or happy hour. Great food, at reasonable prices and a fun ambiance. Service is helpful and friendly - you self seat and order from a QR code at your table. Food comes out quickly and they have large selection of both food and beer and cocktails. Our favorites were the shrimp tacos, the sushi rolls, and they had an excellent beet salad. Everything looked fresh and delicious and we look forward to coming back.

For our last evening in Mammoth we decided to go to the Village and have a bite to eat and a few drinks at Shelter Distilling. The menu is all electronic with QR codes. And you place your table order and pay that way. Love the convenience of it but really miss the interaction with a wait staff for questions and recommendations. We wanted fun drinks so first round we tried the Perfect Martini, Green Machine and a can't remember name of third drink. Perfect Martini was a keeper other two we did not like very much. Food was fair. Only item that was really good was the Artichoke Dip. Our second round of drinks was much better. The atmosphere is nice but wait staff was not exceptional and really don't do much or even try to interact very much. Kinda dry in the service department so why does the app default to a 20% tip? We may try this place again when we return to Mammoth but not a favorite.

I fell in love with this distillery a couple years ago. Their whisky is on point! We happened in there in our attempt to complete the Eastern Sierra Ale Trail challenge (which we did). They have the most amazing old fashions which I cannot recommend highly enough! They thankfully, sell bottles of their concoctions. Any time we are in Mammoth, this is a must stop!

They only had two people Serving. One was behind the register the other was serving and bussing tables. Happy hour was disappointing. We will skip this place from now on.

Decided to come here once we arrived and I'm so happy we chose this spot. The food, service and drinks were perfect. My bf and I had the smash burger which they gave us a double at the single patty price. We also ordered the artichoke dip and had an IPA and tequila cocktail to drink. Everything was well balanced and delicious. Def worth checking out if you're in town. Parking is a little pricey but can't really avoid that since street parking is only good for 30min max. Enjoy!!

Love the ability to order via toastab on your phone! The flight is a great way to try different spirits. The ube bae was also great and had a super strong and authentic ube flavor. Not a huge fan of the agua Fresca I ordered, but everything else was fantastic!

STEPH JUDGEMENT: Cool distillery and brewery with some quality product. After I tasted their hazy ipa at Liberty Bar in town I realized I hadn't been back since my first visit a few years ago and set out to remedy that. I got to go on a Monday afternoon, which meant no crowds. I got a flight of their lager, hazy ipa and cider. The lager and ipa were fine, but the cider was a bit more funky than I would've liked. I got tasters of some of their bourbons and left with a bottle of their blue corn bourbon and a 4-pack of their hazy ipa to take back home. The bartender was super-nice and was very accommodating with tasters. There was an unfortunately strong smoke smell thar evening due to something happening in their kitchen, but overall it was a fine visit. A good place to grab a drink if you're in mammoth village.

This place is incredible. We got the Alfredo pasta, which was delicious. We also had the asada tacos, also amazing. They have tvs and good music. Would recommend.

This is my favorite go to place in Mammoth Village, the only issue is the limited capacity and their lack of reservations. their drinks are wonderful, very refreshing with unique flavors. They are extremely quick to prepare foods, the foods are pretty good for a mountain pub as well. their pizzas are my favorite. I also had their Ceasor salad and it was really good. I got their blue label Bourbon for a friend, and I heard them really liking it. the place itself is designed very uniquely. highly suggest it if you are staying here,

What a find! This place is located in the heart of Mammoth Village and will exceed your expectations. Great craft beers and spirits. And, exceptionally good food! Cool vibe with hospitable service. We were fortunate to receive a tour of the distillery by Jesus. I highly recommend this place!

Great place to come for apres ski. The hand-crafted cocktails, most made with their own distilled spirits, are the best I've had in Mammoth. They have great food, too. Today, I ordered the whiskey honey sour with egg white, and it was wonderful. My friend got a spicy pink margarita which was great, and my other friend got a dill cocktail which was our least favorite. Tried the sesame shishitos peppers, and they were excellent, mostly mild, but a few were super spicy! Great vibe. Service took awhile, but was crazy crowded on this cold windy Saturday.

The best dinner we had during our entire stay at Mammoth! Food and drink were so, so good here and we thoroughly enjoyed every bite. I am happy we decided to go out to dinner in the Village area on our last night of the trip. We walked into Shelter Distilling on a recommendation from a friend, and it was packed. We got super lucky snagging high top seats for 4 as a group just walked out as we walked in (perfect)! It is somewhat small plates style, great for sharing. There are self serve water stations. My husband and I shared: - Poblano Artichoke Dip; So warm and melty and cheesy and rich. Comes with pita bread triangles for piling onto. - Caesar Salad, add Ahi Tuna; Not a combination I would have thought of necessarily, but this was great! And much, much larger than I was expecting. I liked that this had a variety of greens, as opposed to just one lettuce. - Crispy Confit Pork Belly Taco; Amazing!! Great light char on the pork belly and so tender and flavorful. - Harissa Shrimp Taco; Loved this one's corn tortilla! And the sriracha lime aioli - Spicy Chicken Fresco Taco; The fresh pico on this one added a nice tang and brightness. - Philly Gordito Steak Taco; This one kind of tasted like a cheeseburger in taco form! Every single thing was delicious. But of the tacos, I'd say the pork belly one was the standout. I also tried the Guava Sour drink with tequila, lime, and egg white, and it was beautifully presented, refreshing, tasty, and decently boozy! It was more lime forward than guava forward though. It is expensive though, so just be aware of that! Two drinks, four tacos, a salad, and a dip ran us ~$120. Still worth it! (And vacation money is different than regular money right?!) Ambiance feels casual upscale (if that makes any sense at all). It's approachable but has a sophisticated (and dimly lit) vibe at the same time. The dimmer lights explains my terrible food pics :).

Honestly the worst service in mammoth I've ever experienced. Blonde guy was extremely rude to my mom and I. As locals who both work in the service industry in Mammoth ourselves it is super disappointing when you're treated poorly at a restaurant you've been supporting and coming to forever. Lost some pretty consistent customers as my mom and I came almost every weekend together for our girls night. Will never be back and will never recommend to any of our friends visiting again.

Nothing but good good things for this spot!! First off. Maddie? I think that's how she may spell it, it fabulous! She was super kind, patient as we navigated different drinks and food items. Having ran a whiskey bar for years and both the wife and I coming from the industry behind the bar, we are picky. Picky about service, drinks, food, and atmosphere and all of this was very delightful. I got the Sunday morning as a drink and it was really different and fabulous. Also got a taster of the rose whiskey just to see the difference. My wife got a taster of one of the ipa collabs. The shishitos were perfect and a little spicy! The smash burger with provolone was absolute perfection and the sweet potato taco was huge and a sneaker of delish flavor! I'd highly recommend this spot!

Of the places we ate and drank out here this was one of the better places. Got the flight of spirits. I also enjoyed the ube cocktail they had. The Philly tacos were pretty good as well.

There is no service. This is a distillery restaurant, but the servers can't tell you about the spirits or adjust the food order as every order is strictly by QR...the food was ok, but a lot of nerve to add a monstrous service fee which you can't object to. Can you tell me about your spirits? No. Your food? No. What a joke. Don't waste your time or money!

Came on a Wednesday evening. You can order at the counter or use QR code. Merch and bathrooms are available. They had live music which we really enjoyed. Nice spot to stop by in The Village to grab a quick bite.

Had a late apres ski lunch here in the village. It's a great location and you can grab a sweet next door at Rocky Mountain Chocolate Factory. This place a no frills, minimal decor location. There are two TVs to watch sports - they had the AFC championship game on - no sound though. They have a lot of options for those trying to eat healthier and vegetarian - we had hummus and fresh vegetables, taco ($6), salad and veg sandwich. The tacos are a nice size - had the carnita and sweet potato ones. Both had really great flavors. They have a good selection of no alcohol to hot and cold drinks. Go here for a quick meal or light bites and beer, but wouldn't go for a nice leisure meal.

As a local Shelter is a favorite of mine! The drinks are unmatched and the Philly tacos are mouthwatering. You do self order, but they're always great with service time. Vibes are always high. Grateful for such a wonderful spot.

Unlike some reviewers I actually loved open seating and order via QR code layout. It was very easy to see the menu, open a tab, add additional items to the tab, and process the payment. I liked a lot the atmosphere and the food. I had seared ahi (yum!), shrimp taco (hack: order it on pita bread!), and gin and tonic (it's their own made gin and the drink was strong!) Shelter Distilling is 5 stars!

We came here back to back nights! You come in, find an open table, scan and order from the app! We had the same server both nights and he was great. Second night was even busier. This is just a very laid back place, the drinks are great and the food is too! I had the sushi roll and it's not small, the salads are also amazing-also not small. We came here with a group of friends and honestly, nothing was bad. Would definitely recommend and will definitely be coming back.

Such a cute spot! We came around 6pm and they had live music, which is always a bonus. We tried the shisito peppers, seared ahi, fish tacos, and roasted veggies. Everything was fresh and delicious. I really liked the salad that comes with the tuna- the dressing is great. We also had the butter toffee dessert, yummm. It was very easy to order through the QR code, and the food runners were super friendly and helpful. I'd definitely recommend this place

Stumbled on this place while checking out the village and decided to stop in. We got the garlic cheese curds, which had good garlic flavor and were well seasoned, but the curds were still half cold! Wish they had them in the fryer a bit longer so they would've been fresh. Maybe they were an old order. My partner got the pear martini, which to him was just okay, would not necessarily order again. No wait since we came in the middle of the day, service was quick.

Pretty good food. I always like the order on phone systems since it makes splitting the bill for a large group easier. Had to sit outside due to having our friend's dog with us but food came out piping hot.