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    THE BASIN CAFE

    349 Lee Vining Ave

    Lee Vining, CA 93541


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    From the Grill and More 11:30am-5pm
    Salads and Sandwiches
    Kids Lunch
    Lunch A La Carte
    Soup
    Thursday's Special
    Pickup Only
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    Beverages

    • Looney Bean Coffee

      $4.50+
    • Tea

      $3.50
    • Hot Chocolate with Whipped Cream

      $4.25
    • Fresh Squeezed Orange Juice

      $5.50
    • Milk

      $4.25
    • Oat Milk

      $1.00
    • Bottled Juice

      $3.75
    • Bottled Water

      $3.50
    • Arnold Palmer

      $4.50
    • Iced Tea

      $4.25
    • Flavored Tea

      $4.95
    • Lemonade

      $4.50
    • Flavored Lemonade

      $5.50
    • Bubbly Drink

      $4.50
    • Soda

      $3.75
    • Yerba Mate

      $6.50
    • Smoothies

      $6.50
    • Mammoth Root Beer

      $4.95

    From the Grill and More 11:30am-5pm

    From the Grill and More

    • The Basin

      1/2 lb Handmade Burger patty topped with Bacon, Pepperjack cheese, Lettuce, Tomato and Battered Onion Ring topped with Chipotle Mayo
      $26.95
    • The Mono Burger

      1/2 lb Handmade Burger patty topped with Lettuce, Tomato,Onion,Pickle and Chipotle Mayo
      $22.95
    • Mini Mono Kids 2oz Burger

      Kids size 2oz burger, served with lettuce, tomato on a brioche bun (dry burger)
      $17.95
    • Veggie Mono burger

      Veggie burger, Pattie served with Lettuce, Tomato, Onion, Pickle,Handmade Chipotle Mayo on a Brioche Bun
      $21.95
    • Blue Slide Burger

      Handmade 1/2 lb beef patty, topped with Lettuce, Tomato and our handmade Blue Cheese sauce
      $22.95
    • Buffalo Burger

      Handmade Bison Pattie, Topped with Bacon, Grilled Onions and Our House Chipotle Sauce, Served on a Brioche Bun
      $28.95
    • Elk Burger

      1/2lbs Handmade Elk Burger pattie, topped with lettuce, tomato, pickle, onion, pepper jack cheese, bacon and housemade chipotle mayo
      $28.95
    • BBQ Bacon Cheeseburger

      1/2 handmade beef patties, topped with bacon, crispy onions, slice of cheddar cheese and bbq sauce.
      $22.95
    • French Dip

      Roast Beef served on a Hoagie Roll and served with Au Jus Dipping Sauce
      $21.95
    • BBQ Tri-Tip Sandwich

      Tri-Tip pilled High, topped with Provolone, BBQ sauce served on a Hoagie Roll
      $21.95
    • Philly Cheese Steak

      Classic Philly with melted Provolone Cheese, grilled onions and mixed bell peppers. Served on a Hoagie Roll
      $22.95
    • Pulled Pork Sandwich

      BBQ Pulled Pork, topped with housemade coleslaw served on a Hoagie Roll.
      $19.95
    • Hugos Fav.....BLT

      Bacon, Lettuce, and Tomato with our Handmade Chipotle Mayo, served on Toasted Sourdough
      $18.95
    • BBQ Chicken Sandwich

      BBQ Grilled Chicken, bbq sauce, chipotle mayo, cheddar cheese topped with battered onions rings, lettuce on a Brioche Bun
      $20.95
    • Grilled Chicken Ortega Sandwich

      Grilled Chicken with an Ortega Chili topped with melted swiss, chipotle mayo and lettuce on a Brioche Bun
      $20.95
    • Mono Monster Dog

      12' all beef hot dog, topped with Chili, Cheese ,Ortega Chilis and Onions severed on a hot dog bun served with fries
      $16.95
    • Classic Grilled Cheese

      Buttered Bread grilled with melted cheddar cheese.
      $15.95
    • Basin Mac n Cheese

      Fontina, Gruyere and White Cheddar cheese sauce served over elbow noddles ( Not Kraft)
      $17.95
    • Sierra Wave

      Handmade Refried Beans, Rice, Monterey Jack and Cheddar Cheese, Choice of Meat, Wrapped in a Flour Tortilla,Topped with Chefs Choice Sauce. Served with a Side of Salsa
      $23.95
    • Kids Grilled Cheese

      Classic Grilled Cheese served with a Side of Fried or Fresh Seasonal Fruit
      $10.95
    • Kids Mac and Cheese

      Fontina, Gruyere and White Cheddar cheese sauce served over penne noddles ( Not Kraft)
      $14.95
    • Kids Hot Dog

      Classic Beef Hot Dog Served with a Choice of Fries or Fruit
      $10.95
    • Kids Chicken Tenders

      2 Breaded Chicken Tenders served with Fries
      $13.95

    Salads and Sandwiches

    • Southwest Salad

      Choice of meat, Crisp Romaine, Black Beans, Corn, Roasted Red Bell Peppers, Monterey Jack and Cheddar Cheese,Crispy fried onions,Chipotle Ranch
      $20.95
    • Cobb Salad

      Crisp Romaine, topped with Bacon Bits, Choice of meat, Monterey Jack and Cheddar Cheese, Tomatoes, Carrots, Cucumbers, Croutons and Hard Boiled Egg
      $21.95
    • The Veggie

      Lettuce,cucumber, carrots, tomatoes red and green bell peppers served with house made RAW honey balsamic.....add Baked Tofu $3.95
      $18.95
    • Creamy Caesar

      Crisp Romaine, Feathered Parmesan Cheese topped with Croutons Dressing has raw anchovies Add Chicken, Carne Asada, Tofu $3.95
      $18.95
    • House Salad

      Crisp Romaine, topped with Cucumbers, Carrots, Tomatoes, Monterey Cheese Blend and Croutons, Served with your Choice of Dressing
      $10.95
    • Gobbler

      White or Wheat Bread, Roasted Turkey with Romaine Lettuce and Cranberry Mayo
      $19.95
    • Oldie But Goodie

      White or Wheat Bread, Turkey, Cheese , housemade Dijon Mustard Mayo with spices,Lettuce, Tomato and Pickle.
      $19.95
    • Veggie Sandwich

      Wheat bread home-made hummus, cucumbers , seasonal greens, carrots, tomatoes, roasted red bell peppers. Add Baked Tofu for $3.95
      $19.95
    • Soup and Salad

      Homemade soup served with a small house salad with choice of dressing
      $14.95
    • 1/2 Sandwich and small house salad

      White or Wheat Bread, TurkeyCheddar , Lettuce, Tomatoes and Pickles, Small house salad with choice of dressing
      $15.95
    • Soup of the Day

      Our homemade soup Cup $6.95 Bowl $9.95
      $6.95+
    • Tostada Salad Avail @ 11:30

      Tostada Salad with Rice, Beans, Guacamole, Cheese, Pico de Gallo, Sour Cream, House made Salsa, Crisp Romaine and Choice between Carne Asada or Chicken, served in a Tortilla Shell
      $20.95

    Kids Lunch

    Kids Lunch Menu

    • Kids Hot Dog

      Classic Hot Dog served with your choice of Fresh Fruit or Fries
      $10.95
    • Kids Grilled Cheese

      Choice of cheese on White Bread, served with fries or fruit
      $10.95
    • Kids Mac & Cheese

      Kids portion of our Homemade Mac and Cheese, fontina, gruyere and white cheddar cheese sauce with a small side salad or cup of fruit. (Not Kraft)
      $14.95
    • Chicken Tenders w/Fries

      2 Piece breaded chicken tenders served with fries
      $13.95
    • Food Allergy Warning: Our food may contain or have come in contact with Wheat,Fish, Soy, Peanut, Tree Nuts, Eggs Shelly Fish, Dairy Products or other allergens. Please male is aware if you have any food allergies.


    Lunch A La Carte

    • Chips

      $3.95
    • French Fries

      $6.95+
    • Sweet Potato Fries

      $4.95+
    • Onion Rings

      $8.95+
    • Mac Salad

      $4.95+
    • Coleslaw

      $4.95+
    • Fruit Cup /Seasonal

      Mixed seasonal fruit to go
      $8.00
    • Salsa

      $1.95
    • Side house salad

      $5.95+
    • Side of dressing

      $0.75
    • Food Allergy Warning: Our food may contain or have come in contact with Wheat,Fish, Soy, Peanut, Tree Nuts, Eggs Shelly Fish, Dairy Products or other allergens. Please male is aware if you have any food allergies.

    • Chips

      $2.95

    Soup

    Soups

    House made delicious soup
    • Small soup

      $7.95
    • Lg soup

      $10.95
    • Soup with corn bread

      OUT OF STOCK
      $12.95

    Thursday's Special

    2 chicken enchiladas in a homemade red sauce served with rice and beans.
    • Chicken Enchiladas

      Handmade Enchiladas Topped with a Red Sauce, Stuffed with Chicken, Beans, Rice and Cheese. Served with a side of Rice and Beans.
      $19.95
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    Yerba Mate

    $6.50
    Request advisory
    We'll do our best to accommodate special requests but may not be able to honor all substitutes. Extra charges may apply.
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    All hours
    Sunday7:30 am - 8:45 pm
    Monday7:30 am - 1:45 pm
    TuesdayClosed
    Wednesday7:30 am - 1:45 pm
    Thursday7:30 am - 8:45 pm
    Friday7:30 am - 8:45 pm
    Saturday7:30 am - 8:45 pm
    Restaurant info

    Come in and enjoy!

    Location

    349 Lee Vining Ave, Lee Vining, CA 93541

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