Mountain Dining on Ski Vacations

Here are the best ski in ski out lunch spots and après ski dining we have discovered. We love a beautiful on-mountain restaurant for lunch with a view or aprés ski! Our ski foodie adventure continues so let us know any cool cuisine and super ski eats.

Also see our Top Apres Ski Bars in the World and Top New England Apr è s Ski.

Best Mountain Eats in the East
Okemo’s Coleman Brook Tavern is proof that a ski resort “culinary” department, versus food & bev, is a departure from standard fare. Okemo’s dining is far tastier, from duck cassoulet to eggplant parm, grain bowls at the Summit, to Mexican at the Bull at the base, bullish on après ski too!

Sunday River’s Mountain Room at Peak Lodge reached by Chondola is Chef Harding Lee Smith of Portland Grill Room and Corner Room’s beautiful bar and bistro. Small plates, charcuterie, toasts and cheese plus Maine craft beers and artful Bloody Mary’s with a view of the slopes. The Mountain Room offers a European style experience, while sister Last Run Room at the Grand Summit Hotel has igloo dining with shareables. As for the perfect après ski, we love Foggy Goggle for its slope view and live music. Sunday River’s Peak Dining at the North Peak Lodge via the Chondola on special evenings is also a treat. Camp at the Grand Summit Hotel has a cozy Maine comfort food menu and log cabin inspired atmosphere.

Sugarloaf’s The Bag is THE place in the Loaf’s village to satisfy hungry skiers just steps from the ski lifts – serving up hearty soups, sandwiches and super juicy Bag burgers at pocket friendly prices. Mid-mountain Bullwinkle’s is a classic with Bloody Mary’s, beers, burgers and apps.

Stowe Mountain’s Lodge at Spruce Peak’s Tipsy Trout is an après ski bar with a swank feel in heart of the sophisticated lodge. Alpine Hall in The Lodge is elevated cocktails and kitchen creations. At the top of the Stowe Gondola, The Cliff House offers outstanding views and ski lunch – soups and sandwiches, with scenery!

Killington’s Peak Lodge offers local Vermont-sourced food served at over 4,000 in a cafe style setting with couches, free WiFi and of course Wonderful views.

Sugarbush’s Rumble Restaurant is located in a circular post and beam lodge slopeside at Lincoln Peak. The Chef has received accolades for his Vermont ingredients in interesting dishes, don’t worry – there’s kids menu too.

Grizzly’s in Stratton Village serves authentic pub classics, with a slope view and lots of Vermont brews too.

Bretton Woods‘ Rosewood Lodge atop the Sky Way gondola has alpine faves with a phenomenal Mount Washington view. Pedestrians can ride the gondi to meet their ski families here too!

Best Ski Lunches Out West
Alpino Vino at Telluride is the highest restaurant in the continent, at 11,966’, this mountain chalet at Telluride is reached from the Gold Hill Express for a ski in lunch, or takes a snowcat for a five-course candlelight dinner with wine-pairing.

Cloud 9 at Aspen Highlands is a delightful mountain chalet at 10,400′ with views of the Maroon Bells, raclette and fondue. This place pops serious cork of Veuve Clicquot in the afternoon. Its uber trendy!

Uley’s Cabin at Crested Butte is an uber cozy mountain cabin with elegant Colorado culinary plus an international wine and beer selection. Outside Uley’s Ice Bar is very “cool”. Evenings arrive at Uley’s via a sleigh ride for a gourmet candle light dinner.

Vail’s 10th Mountain Lodge is perfectly positioned at mid-Vail, reached by Gondi One. But lunch is pricey here, like everything at Vail now – except the Epic Pass! Check out the boot locker room, put on some slippers provided, and enjoythe homage to the 10th Mountain Division troops is awesome!

At Sun Valley, dine at The Round House as skiers did back in 1939. This mid mountain lodge serves traditional Austrian fare of fondue by the fire, while an accordion player entertains with classic mountain ski songs. This is a Sun Valley must, now with its own Gondola.

Collin’s Grill at Watson’s Shelter at Alta, Utah is a surprisingly elegant mid-mountain restaurant with linen tablecloths and creative courses, on the third floor- many ski boot steps- but worth it! Try the local trout or duck, conclude with homemade dessert. A great view of the slopes and skiers passing by on the Collins quad will keep you connected with your Alta ego.

Steamboat Colorado’s spectacular on mountain dining at Hazie’s is lovely for lunch or dinner atop the gondola, while après ski at Slopeside in Gondola Village is perfect since you don’t have to ski after drinks.

Lookout Cabin is a mountaintop chalet at Park City’s vast resort – located mid-station of the Orange Bubble Express from Canyons Village with table service and a diverse menu for hungry downhillers. The chefs’ prepare your Chili, Bison or Salmon in an open kitchen but the stunning view of the Wasatch Mountains is the real attention grabber. The Viking Yurt is a very special experience dining in a cozy tent at the top of Park City’s Crescent Express. Evenings, diners are transported via sleigh for a six-course treat.

Piste at Jackson Hole in Wyoming is an extraordinary setting at 9,095′. Take the Bridge gondola from Teton Village to this spectacular lunch spot with views of Teton Valley and Corbet’s Couloir off Jackson’s 4,139′ vertical Tram. Enjoy trout or bison before heading back out for more big game on the ski slopes.

Burgers and Bourbon at Deer Valley’s Montage is a luxury lunch with slope views and table service. Royal Street Café located upstairs in Deer Valley’s mid-mountain Silver Lake Lodge is also a table-service culinary café. The Chipotle BBQ Burger is to die for, much like Deer Valley on a powder day.

Canada Ski Restaurants
Eagles’ Eye at Kicking Horse is Canada’s highest elevation restaurant, at 7,705′, and the most scenic ski lunch ever with views of the Purcells. Elk burgers or Salmon and a panorama await with great table service, reached by the swift base to summit gondola – family members can download after lunch if they prefer instead of skiing Kicking Horse’s long (kick-your-butt) descent.

Whistler Blackcomb is legendary for its vast terrain, big vertical, and several stunning on-mountain lodges -17 ski-in ski-out restaurants! The chicest place for a ski in lunch is Christine’s at Blackcomb in the Rendezvous Lodge at 6,000’. The picturesque corner of this mod mountain lodge is a culinary treat, bring your wallet, with table service, an extensive cocktail, beer and wine list, and elevated food, read: pricey. You may just want to stay and unbuckle your ski boots, but Saudan’s Couloir is in view for a steep post-lunch calorie-burning adventure. Over at Whistler, The European style Umbrella bar at The Round House is another gem, featuring a panorama and patio to die for on a sunny day, with heat lamps and a protected bar for the not-so-perfect days.

Remember skiing burns a bunch of calories so indulge your après ski appetite while you share tales from the trails with your family. Top Apres Ski Places and Best Apres Ski In New England