Overall it was a good experience, service was courteous and attentive. We got goulash, quite good, coconut curry, good, and pasta pomodoro, shockingly bad. We closed with a brownie sundae which was ok, a bit too sweet. read more

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Great service and server. Very attentive. It was pretty empty, but I'm assuming the attention we received would still be there if it were crowded. The pretzel is huge and was perfect for 3 of us. Loved the beer cheese. My wife and I split the steak, mashed potatoes, and broccolini. It was just enough food for us. The mashed potatoes and broccolini were cooked perfectly. The steak was cooked perfectly as well. I thought in feel a little short on flavor. read more

Alpine Inn Restaurant - Steak, mashed potatoes, and broccolini. - American Near Me - Enumclaw, Washington

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Lovated in the bottom of the Gondola view this restaurant is one of the two restaurants available in the area. Location wise pretty good. You don't have the breathtaking view like the other one but Alpine Inn Restaurant will give you that cozy cabin vibes while dining in. Love the rustic look and its cozy feeling. Bandit and I love the place. Good thing is they have some rooms available to booked and I'm sure this will elevate the coziness you wanna experience. Since we were not hungry (we ate at the top restaurant 1st) I got the soup of the day and wine for the bandit. The soup is good but kinda lack of taste (salt and pepper easily fixed the issue). Bandit enjoyed his house wine and me enjoying the soup. All is good and would love to try their main menu the next time we visit here. Service is good and the staff are prompt, so it added the comfy feeling while we're here. Mahalo for reading and happy juandering fellow yeeps! read more

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Stopped by here after going to Mt. Rainier national park. Food was underwhelming sadly. The curry was tasty but I got more celery than anything else as a vegetable which was disappointing. The goulash was not good at all. The noodles were over cooked and everything else just didn't have much flavor. Our server was friendly and the views were nice from the windows. Not many options for food in the area. read more

Alpine Inn Restaurant - Hungarian goulash - American Near Me - Enumclaw, Washington

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After a Friday visit to Mt Rainier National park I was starving, so we stopped here in the afternoon for some lunch. We ended up being the only people there on a August weekday, so the service was great. Although I'm sure it would have been just as good with other customers there. I got the mushroom burger and it was ok. I'd rather have my burger come with fries as a standard especially when it's nearly $20, but it was potato chips. The burger tasted fine, but nothing amazing for that price. The consensus at our table was that the coconut curry bowl was the best, so I'd recommend that instead. read more

Alpine Inn Restaurant - Mushroom burger - I was obviously starving and forgot a before picture. It tasted better than it looks here fortunately - American Near Me - Enumclaw, Washington

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We thought it was fine. The food was prepared well and tasty but not exceptional and they forgot the chicken in the pasta dish. The goulash was not really like any goulash I had in Central Europe but was tasty enough. The schnitzel was good according to my wife and son who have had it in many other places. The ambiance was probably the best part. A very nice setting and you can't beat being at the slopes so location is what you're getting. The service was fine if a little inconsistent meaning they probably aren't getting the most experienced staff to work seasonally at the ski area. We had to ask for normal things but there were only like six tables in use and two servers. The prices were on par with similar places in Washington for upscale dining. Actually not bad considering there are no other nice restaurants for many miles. read more

Seriously cannot believe that the freaking Alpine Inn is going to be our 1,000th Yelp review, but yes, it is. We're prisoners up here at Crystal Mountain where food choices are limited and unexciting, and the Alpine Inn seemed the least horrible option. We showed up a few minutes before they formally opened at 5:00 pm and received a curt command to wait until the precise time. A brief glance at the menu might make you think that you are at an upscale chalet, but no, you are here in Washington state at a rickety lodge paying Park City prices. That's how they get you, folks! Our daughter's $10 mac-n-cheese was 100% Kraft from the box, which she loves, but the markup was hysterical. One of us got a bowl of chili that was barely lukewarm so she asked for a new one that was hot--it was fine. Just your usual Sysco stuff no doubt. The other person boldly went for the goulash and, again, it wasn't bad, but $30?? For some noodles, cabbage, and reheated meat-n-sauce? The brownie sundae we finished with was the best part of the meal, and the "scratch margarita" actually wasn't that bad. Service was efficient albeit not warm and it seemed like there was only ONE guy working the whole restaurant--a recipe for disaster. We'd recommend dining here only if you don't care about spending a lot of money on mediocre grub. 2.5 stars, generously rounding up. Happy 1,000th review to us! read more

Terrible service (actually "no service") front desk totally unhelpful, no parking areas plowed out/can't access parking (it's a SKI area - they get LOTS of snow), facilities are old, tired, grungy, very noisey at night, staff smokes pot all day starting at 8am, lots of walking to drag baggage and skis uphill, very expensive for very little value ($$$ for 1*), overall a huge disappointment and exercise in frustration. Car got stuck multiple times, bring a shovel, high boots and pain pills for the back breaking work you will have to do to access this place. Then you have to live with the grunge, noise and bad attitude of the staff. read more

We had breakfast at Alpine Inn at Chrystal Mountain. it was terrible. The buffet only had a waffle maker, hard boiled eggs, cereal, and bananas. it cost $27 for 2 people. Next time we will bring our own breakfast. read more

There isn't much choice for dining in the area so expect prices to be on the high side. Unfortunately, the deli wasn't available (we were hoping for cheap sandwiches). That said, we very much enjoyed our lunch here. It was very laid back and chill. Service was great. There isn't a lot of choice on the menu for vegetarians, but they had a very unique tempeh sandwich. We were hungry so my husband and I both ordered it. The sandwich was excellent. Tempeh can be funky if not handled right and the tempeh in this sandwich was delicious. It was a great combination of flavors. A gourmet sandwich actually which justified the price. read more

Alpine Inn Restaurant - Going for the Swiss lodge atmosphere - American Near Me - Enumclaw, Washington

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Came here hungry and were satisfied! Ordered the happy hour meatballs which you can tell are homemade and were really tasty. For entrees I had the pomodoro pasta with chicken which was perfect! A light flavorful red sauce with perfectly grilled chicken. My sister ordered the vegetarian curry which was SO good and flavorful! Almost with I had ordered it. Overall a great spot to sit outside on a summer night and enjoy some good food after exploring the mountains! read more

Alpine Inn Restaurant - American Near Me - Enumclaw, Washington

Summer 2020: stayed at the Village Inn for a couple nights while we explored the mountains, eating at the Alpine for breakfast and dinner. Most wouldn't expect gourmet on a mountaintop, but the Alpine exceeded all expectations. Thoroughly enjoyed the food, kind service, and beautiful atmosphere. Even if you're on the mountain for a day, I'd implore you to stay for a meal. It will be worth it. read more

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Service and patio views were top notch! It was a peaceful lunch on the patio surrounded by trees and flowers. The rueben and summer salad were yummy and a great option after a day at the top of Crystal Mountain. read more

We came here for dinner one night while on a recent trip to Rainier. We didn't have high expectations, but were pleasantly surprised! While the service was slow and they seemed understaffed, the food was amazing! I got the tofu curry and it was DELICIOUS. This is jot something I would have normally ordered, but I would definitely order again! Loved being able to sit outdoors! read more

Alpine Inn Restaurant - American Near Me - Enumclaw, Washington

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Staying at the hotel so we came here last night and got takeout tonight. Yesterday I got the curry bowl and my boyfriend got the burger. I would give mine a 4/5 and the burger was a 4/5 for him however it came out with just a patty and cheese. Apparently they forgot to put everything else on it? I love the view from the cabana we had on the patio and the fireplace was perfect. Also my hot toddy was twice the size they normally are so that was a plus. We had to ask for our waters to be refilled and it took a while even after that. Tonight my boyfriend got the pasta pomodoro which was one of the specials and I got the veggie burger. Mine was great but unfortunately he really didn't like his. 5/5 for my burger and 1/5 for his pasta especially since it was a special. Plus the prices are high so I expect the quality to be better. As you can see there are both pros and cons from our experiences but it does have potential to be better. read more

Yes it's expensive...but it's also a resort. Vibe is very ski lodge chalet (very fitting considering the mountain setting!). We came here two nights in a row as it's the only place that seems to serve food in the area post 8pm. First night, our waiter was very friendly and attentive. I ordered the tofu curry and it was delicious. Nice spicy sauce and al dente vegetables. Yum. Second night, the main hostess was very grumpy and really didn't seem to want to serve us even though we arrived at 8.30 (they're supposed to close at 9). However, we were eventually seated and our waiter was friendly enough. I had the shrimp pasta which was actually excellent. It had the most intense lemony sauce and I am all about the lemon sauce. Very nicely balanced dish in my opinion. The same grumpy hostess started switching the lights on and off to make us and the other remaining diners leave about 9.30. I guess she had a hot date but just something to bear in mind if you do decide to go...don't turn up too late! The bar underneath the restaurant seems to stay open pretty late and I think they serve some basic food down there but not sure when the kitchen closes. read more

While staying at Crystal Mountain, our family enjoyed dinner at the Alpine Inn restaurant. We dined outside on deck and the service was outstanding. We appreciated the tips from the servers, like skip the carafe of wine and order the house specialty, beef stroganoff. Personally the beef stroganoff was one of the best dinners I enjoyed at a restaurant on our trip. The serving was huge, but I still managed to clean my plate after sharing a bite with everyone in the family who agreed it really was the best. The tender beef bites in gravy on top on noodles accented with sweet and sour cabbage and sour cream was divine. The other meals were also enjoyed such as the shrimp bowl and the reuben. The kids burger was just okay. Enjoyed the local beer and some mixed drinks brought from the tavern downstairs. Would have loved the creme brulee flight we envied at the table nearby, but we were just too filled up from our hearty meals. Overall a delicious meal and a nice dining experience, we would return when in the area. read more

Our food was average; the spinach dip and pita was best, Happy Hour is not really happy. It's just lunch pricing. Poor choices for beverages. The worst part is service, you have to go inside to get attention, then they bring you outside because it's all about the view, This is at shift change so we are passed from a server who take part of the order and then another take more and then someone else delivered food in action style. Oh yes, hanging flower baskets were beautiful (go for the view maybe) We would try any place else next time read more

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Food and service is horrible. We ate here with a party of 8 and not one person liked their food. Our food tasted like it was freezer burned and was dry and nasty. The servers act like it's an inconvenience when you ask for water or anything for your meal. Since it's one of the only options around here we thought we would give them a second chance and try a burger for lunch. The server acted like she was pissed off at us and disappeared after seating us so we gave up and left. This place has a great location and view. If they had decent food and trained their staff to care about their customers they could probably make a ton of money. read more

Service was slow considering that not much people were dining around at 4pm for lunch. I guess dont order burger from this place, we were a party of five and everyone ordered a burger. The buns were burnt, meat was overcooked-dry and burnt again. Ended up just eating the vergetables and pickles.. read more

Alpine Inn Restaurant - American Near Me - Enumclaw, Washington

We were here on a Thursday night at around 5:30 so it was pretty slow. We were pleasantly surprised by the welcoming, lodgey feel of the place since we haven't been too many places that were able to create such a nice ambience - mini Christmas lights, dim lighting, and lots of holiday green and cheer. The food menu selection was pretty small but they had a decent drink selection. We weren't very hungry so decided to go with the Spinach Artichoke Dip with Crostinis and the Chicken Champagne (had a sauce with mushrooms and cranberries plus a side with zucchini and carrots and a patty made with potatoes). Everything was delicious and we barely finished half of the dip. I also ordered this blue cocktail and it was very delicious. Sweet but not too sweet. Smooth but not very strong. For the dessert, we had the creme brulee cheesecake and that was quite fantastic. On our plate, they even used green, red and cranberry colored sauces to draw a Christmas tree on our plate. That was definitely a nice holiday touch! The waiters were very nice and attentive. We had a great time eating dinner here! read more

Alpine Inn Restaurant - American Near Me - Enumclaw, Washington

My partner and I got the bean and the meat burgers and they were both terrible. The meat one tasted like cardboard. After a day on the mountain you're hungry and its really disappointing to have a bad meal. It looks like others have had better experience with other dishes but considering how pricey they are, I'm not sure its worth the risk for us. I'd be less upset if a burger wasn't $17! They get one star because the staff was friendly. read more

Wow what a burger! A just right bun with a juicy patty. The meal was awesome! Great service too!We will be back

Service was excellent, food was okay and overpriced - but expected given the location. Only chips was offered with lunch sandwiches, and they were not good. Pesto pasta salad add-on was also not great. But burgers were good and my daughter loved the brownie dessert. read more

Nearly a disaster. My wife hated her meatloaf (crusty exterior, suggesting it was twice-baked meatloaf, covered in a gravy only a cow at its salt lick could love), my Hungarian goulash (which gets good reviews by others here) tasted like something from a hospital cafeteria, and my son's salmon would have been better "without the weird maple sauce". The desserts were fine, though. There aren't a ton of dining choices at Crystal Mountain, but Alpine Inn Restaurant is at the bottom of the list of the choices that are there. Better to go downstairs for a pizza or sandwich at the deli (but not the Reuben, which is a gloppy, sloppy mess) and head to the next room for a beer in the Snorting Elk Cellar. read more

Food was very tasty, the view from the porch was phenomenal and the wait staff was awesome. It is also the only restaurant open at the resort but we didn't mind a bit read more

I love the Alpine Inn - the schnitzel rivals the best schnitzel in Europe and the atmosphere is truly European. Excellent bar downstairs as well. Love this place!!! read more

This was the first time my husband and I have been to Crystal Mountain and we had dinner tonight at the Alpine Inn. Admittedly, we weren't sure what to expect. But we had an outstanding meal and wonderful service by Jess. Despite all of the noise and cheering downstairs during Super Bowl Sunday, the restaurant was quiet and relaxing. You feel like you could be in a quaint Bavarian Village. We ordered the lamb shank and fennel sausage meatball pasta dish and shared both entrees. Both dishes were delicious. The lamb was super tender and tasted like it had been slowly cooking all day. And the pasta dish had a great combination of flavors. Our server, Jess, was attentive, friendly and made our visit a pleasant experience. We will be back! read more

Do not go here for the food. My husband got a burger with bacon. The bacon looked undercooked, he questioned it, but ate it anyways. He had been SO SICK ever since. I hate the "pho" which tasted like bath water. Absolutely flavor. The staff was VERY kind and I have nothing but nice things to say about them. But the food was horrible. I realize there's not a lot of food options in this area but just know you might get sick. read more

Visited this restaurant during my stay at Crystal Mountain Resorts. I did not have very high expectations being a vegetarian but boy was I surprised! The food was excellent and to top it up, the staff was courteous, friendly and responsive. read more

Food is average quality, but given it's essentially a touristy/ski-lodge food deal, you set your expectations accordingly. My goulash was totally forgettable. Although my wife's said (she said) tasted better. Kids' chicken strips were obviously the frozen kind. The food was actually better than the service. The waitress couldn't be bothered; had to get her attention to order food, drink refills etc and she definitely gave the vibe that we were interrupting her. Note to management: when you charge a set 18% gratuity (a concept I generally support), you need to provide a basic level of service - otherwise, you're just scamming customers. read more

menu was limited being a german theme wheres the bratwursts , the menu was limited , if you stay in the hotel there no where to eat for miles but there and fish and chips place which has super inflated prices . the hotel itself was quite pricey for a twin bedroom with shower, no frig , no tv, no coffee maker , nothing to.put your clothes in it was 270$. I'm 6'2 my ankles to my toes where off the bed the floor creak and the bed squeak, but it was walking distance from the lifts and gondola read more

This place exceeded our expectation in all aspects, the service, the food, the deco and the ambience. We came here on a summer night, when there were only three parts in the restaurant . Probably that's why the service wasn't slow as stated in other reviews. Food was decent. We didn't expect that from such a restaurant that sits in the middle of nowhere. Fried Brie was pretty tasty. Entrees were satisfactory. The existence of desert already surprised us and the taste pushed the feeling even higher. The service and food we got would've deserved a 4- star at least if this restaurant was in Seattle downtown. I give it 5 star for the sake that it sit in the mountain and next to a gondola station. read more

The food here is awesome. We had the tuna tartar, the crab cakes, Caesar salad, and lamb - and it all was delicious. The wait staff was attentive and respectful. I would DEFINITELY eat here again. read more

Very good food. I had the lamb shank. Service was excellent. Some other diner at our table reported their food as pretty good. In general stick with their most popular dishes like the lamb shank and the goulash and you should bevery pleased. read more

Full disclosure, we were originally going to the Summit Restaurant but opted out due to weather. This was a lovely alternative. Tasty food, a cozy atmosphere, and a rockin' playlist. read more

Condescending server and overpriced food. I know it costs more to have food brought up here, but our server was not cool. Super frustrated with our table. Not coming back EVER. read more

Bad service on Sunday. I went there on Saturday, the food and service were ok. On Sunday we tried to go again since there aren't many options around, they told us they were not ready yet and that they had clean up from breakfast even thought they were suppose to be serving lunch at that time 11:10 am. We went outside, they locked the doors. We waited for 30 mins and left I guess by Sunday they give up read more

The food was tasty yet nothing fancy, but after a day of hiking the generous serving size was much appreciated. Our waitress was attentive and quick, but the best service was when they realized that we had left a backpack (with wallets, phones, etc) under the table, the host ran halfway across the parking lot to catch us and return it. read more

Decent food, slooow service. There are not many dining options at Crystal Mountain, nor are there any nearby towns to fall back on. So if you're staying at the resort, and you're not going uphill/upscale at the Summit House, don't have a kitchenette and want something a bit more gourmet than pizza/grill fare, then this is your best option. Our latest visit came during the summer off-season. Our daughters have dietary restrictions, so we were delighted that a ski resort joint offered to accommodate them, but we could definitely tell that they're not very experienced dealing with food restrictions, unlike, say, Seattle restaurants. We had to explain to two foreign-born wait staff what "gluten" means, and there were a couple snafus getting the kids' orders delivered properly. In the end, my daughter and wife had a tasty steak with mushroom chutney, though my pasta primavera was lackluster. We ordered gluten-free bread, which took 15 minutes to arrive. We were told it had to be "toasted" (uh, I suspect the applicable word here is "defrosted"), but my daughter was grateful for it when it arrived. The slow delivery was the norm on that evening: it took us two full hours from seating to departure (on a moderately-busy summer weekend evening), and looking around the dining room there were plenty of other families sitting there for a long time. Perhaps they ramp up their staffing during ski season, but I'd offer this cautionary note regardless: don't come here if you're in a hurry! read more