Restaurant 
Still Life Café (French Bistro)
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Outstanding lunch and dinner with roots in North African French cooking. There is nothing else like it on the east side of the Sierra. Don’t be in a hurry though, or expect 99 cent specials. Call ahead as hours can be irregular. Best of all have a leisurely lunch or dinner and stay in Independence. The original café was in Olancha at the southernmost end of Owens Valley. This establishment frequently gets 5 star reviews (out of 5) from patrons.
Hours Open: Thursday-Monday. Lunch 11:30-1:00 Dinner 4:00-9:00
Seasons Open: All year
Price Style for this Establishment: Moderate
Locally or Family Owned Business
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David Coyote wrote on October 20, 2010: Michael & Mikela serve the best food in the Eastern Sierras! Excellent menu and good French wines. I'll plan my trips in such a way that I'll be able to eat there whenever I'm passing through Independence.
Nancy wrote on June 21, 2010: We’ve been here many times with/without fiends and w/wo reservations and we have LOVED it every time. Once we took two couples (while rv camping up the road) and ended up going back to the MH for our own bottles of wine to hold us over until the "chef" returned from shopping. Don't go if you want a quick meal or someone hovering over you. Go to enjoy the atmosphere and the company. We've always enjoyed the owners. It's a gem in the high desert. Always call ahead to ensure they are open.