Explore Park City, Utah through a culinary journey like no other. If the monotony of routine dining experiences has gotten to you, immerse yourself in the vibrant culinary scene that features everything from brunches and outdoor dining, to family meals and cocktails. The possibilities are endless.
But if you’re looking to up-level your dining game into a dining experience, you’re really in for a treat. True to Park City fashion, these distinctive restaurants are an update on our 2020 version of the list. They not only serve exquisite cuisine, they add a dash of adventure to your gastronomic journey. Bon appétit!
Snowed Inn Sleigh Company
This unique restaurant experience provided by Park City Mountain offers horse-drawn sleigh ride dinner on the mountain. Real cowboys, live music, warm blankets and (hopefully) fresh powder are included. SnowedInnSleigh.com
Fireside Dining
Get the feeling of being transported to the Alps when you dine at Fireside. Another classic Deer Valley experience, Fireside begins with an optional horse-drawn sleigh ride. Then, cozy up for the long haul as you partake in four delicious courses heated by the fireside. Start with the Raclette and finish with fondue. Other than the possibility of eating too much you really can’t go wrong. DeerValley.com
Viking Yurt
If you’re looking for a slow-paced dining adventure on the mountain, start with a snowcat driven sleigh ride to 8,700 feet, where live music and a six-course meal in the intimate Viking Yurt await. And in the summer, the yurt can be reached from Park City’s Crescent lift and a short walk. TheVikingYurt.com
Silver Star Cafe
Whether you’re snow biking, snow shoeing or riding on dirt, it’s nice to end your adventure with some great dining. Silver Star Cafe is one of our favorite places to finish up a ride. Because of the scratch-made food, intimate setting and al fresco dining in the summer. But one of the things that makes this truly unique is their Acoustic Music Dinner Shows, which they call “Park City Limits.” Be sure to check the music calendar on their website. TheSilverStarCafe.com
High West’s Sunday Brunch
Book a reservation and head out to the High West Distillery and Refectory in Wanship for Sunday Brunch with one of Utah’s finest craft distilleries. Start your experience with a complimentary tour of the distillery and bottling room and finish with a delicious all-you-can-eat brunch buffet. The brunch currently runs $55 per person and includes a cold buffet, hot buffet and carving station, a dessert bar and a full beer and cocktail menu. 21 and up only. https://highwest.com/pages/distillery
Cast & Cut (Seafood Buffet Reimagined)
Indulge in a bounty of the ocean’s finest flavors at Deer Valley’s reimagined Cast & Cut | Seafood Dining. By popular demand, the format has changed since the original Seafood Buffet and since I first wrote about Cast & Cut. The excellence of this offering has not changed. Visit the various chef stations for a selection of succulent shrimp, oysters and mussels, expertly prepared seafood-centric dishes, salads, sides, breads and perfectly prepared cuts of meat. This is an experience to remember. https://www.deervalley.com/things-to-do/dining/cast-and-cut
Stein Eriksen Alpenglobes
For a unique mid-mountain dining experience, try the Colony Yurt. They feature a rotating “yurt host” each season as the culinary provider. This year, the yurt host is Savory Kitchen. You’ll find a rotating menu of “modern interpretations of classic dishes”. With seating for 30 people, this is an intimate and unique restaurant experience open for lunch and dinner. TheColonyWPC.com
Dine slope side with your friends and family in a real life snow globe. Stein Eriksen brings you another great unique dining experience with its Alpenglobe offering, which initially began as a safety measure during the pandemic. A secluded and climate-controlled atmosphere gives you panoramic views of Deer Valley as you enjoy the exquisite Troll Hallen Lounge menu. Each alpenglobe seats up to six people and is available for 90-minute intervals. Advanced reservations required. https://www.steinlodge.com/dining/stein-alpenglobes
Vintage Room St. Regis
A pop up dining establishment that is now open for its third season, The Vintage Room is quickly becoming a favorite for unique dining experiences. This ski-in / ski-out experience features a heated 1,600 square foot space with a bar, lounge and “bites” that is great for lunch and aprés ski. If you skied there from the Deer Hollow run, there’s no need to change out of your ski boots; the attire is ski wear or aprés ski chic. Must be 21 and up. https://www.srdvdining.com/st-regis-bar-deer-valley-utah-vintage-room