Food was great! Loved their French fries! Was thick, moist inside and crispy out side…read more Service was also nice. They are attentive and welcoming. View was amazing! It worth visiting! Atmosphere is good except music. I wish they pick nicer playlist :( it wasn't match resort vibe rather than cheep dark bar :(

In the many years I have been coming to Washington (at least once a year and sometimes twice a…read moreyear), I didn't know this place existed. My bonus daughter planned a day trip to Crystal Mountain and it truly was quite an incredible experience in itself. The Summit House is Washington's highest-elevation restaurant at 6,872 feet. To get there, you ride the scenic gondola up from the resort. The cost for the ride up is $54 for adults, so I suggest taking full advantage of taking in the scenery. Walk around, take pictures, and pause to take in the fresh air. It was a very warm day (I think it was high 70s-80ish), so by the time we did that, we were thirsty and hungry. You have the option to eat on the patio (which is also dog friendly) or inside. We ate inside as it looked like the tables with shade outside were taken. The service was good. Four stars for service. The staff was very friendly and pleasantly interacted with us. We sat at the corner table right when you walk in which was all window so the view was incredible. It's not facing Mt Rainier, but the view is still incredible that high up. Side note: there were flies in that corner that were trying to get out as you can imagine. We had poutine for the table. The fries in the poutine were good, but the gravy and cheese combined were on the salty side. The chicken in the fried chicken sandwich was a bit tough. The classic burger and the elk burger were a bit tough (maybe overcooked?). The strawberry and pear spinach salad was fine. The roasted veggie sandwich was fine. The fries that the dishes came with were overall pretty good. A few of us had huckleberry lemonade that we enjoyed. The reviews average three stars for Summit House and I agree. 2.5 stars for food 4 stars for service 3 stars all around average The view is what we came for and that did not disappoint at all.

Came here on a Saturday afternoon and there was no wait for a seat near the window!…read more Good: - Got the coconut curry with chicken! I liked the portion sizing and the curry was actually quite tasty - The coffee was good and came with almond milk - It was a cozy ski resort vibe where it's dim inside and you can stay a while to stay protected from the cold Bad: - Pretty expensive to just get a meal and 1 coffee, it was over $40 after tip - Service was pretty good but took a while for food to come Overall this place was nice given there were only a few options on the mountain but wouldn't come again since I felt it was way too expensive

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

What a great place to show up after a good climb in the national park. Well deserved carbs and it…read morewas very busy since the guides were all there too and all the clients. I had the Gouda and Turkey sandwich and it was exactly what I needed but more importantly, those large pickles were absolutely delicious. They were having some CO problems with the beer so they're offering cans. Addy was our cashier and did a great job. Great ambience and a phenomenal place to stop before you head home. I would a highly recommend after a long day of hiking and in the woods.

Vibes 10/10 Food…read more8/10 Great outdoor seating, perfect after hiking for a beer. I got a big salad and my wife got a wrap - wait for pizza was too long. Unless you want fancy or top tier food, this place is great. Hang out with local guides and drink cold beer on a cool patio area. Super clean, nice staff, great for kids.

Loved our experience here. We got dinner here on a Saturday. Our server was so warm and fun. They…read moreoffered my five-year old the drawing sheet and colors which kept him very happy until the food arrived. The kids menu was the best kids menu I may ever seen where every item is a popular item with kids, even the picky eaters won't have anything to complain. Here's what we got and highly recommend trying - 1. Elk burger - very good 2. Bison meatloaf - very very good 3. All American Cheeseburger - this was for my son and he devoured it fully 4. Pita with Salmon dip - we all loved it! My son especially enjoyed it a lot. Service was fast and everything was very pleasant. Best part is you don't have to go anywhere if you are staying at the inn. You can have dinner and move over to the patio to enjoy the rest of the evening, a perfect way to end a perfect day!

had a lovely lunch when they opened at 12:00. Beautiful old dining room with high beam ceiling and…read moreold support poles from original building. Service was fast and friendly. Of course the food is overpriced since it is inside the National Park. Worth the experience though. We had the grilled wild salmon BLT and it was pretty good. At least not severely overcooked LOL. You can't make reservations but there are plenty of tables. What is odd though is that they were out of salmon chowder and fish and chips even just mere minutes after opening...

This was probably our favorite spot we went to during our time in the Packwood area. The beer was…read moreexceptional, and I loved the nachos as well. Tons of seating options - we sat on a couch area which was a very pleasant way to enjoy nachos and beer after a hike. Supremely recommended!

We visited Packwood Brewing Co. on a Friday night and it was a vibe! The patio was pretty busy, but…read morenot packed, with a lively ambiance and a great live music performer. We went inside to order, and the bartender was super helpful in helping me choose a drink. They had two hard ciders available and he actually recommended I try a blend of the two to get the huckleberry flavor with less sweetness. I absolutely loved it! We also ordered Chips & Guacamole, which were solid. The highlight of our visit was when a deer wandered into the patio area. It really riled up the dogs and kids, but was such a cool experience otherwise. My friend later ordered some tacos, which she said were tasty, and they even had an ice cream stand on the premises. Overall, I really liked Packwood Brewing!

We stop here for breakfast basic on all good reviews. It was…read morethe best breakfast we've had at a restaurant. We both ordered coffee which was ordinary drip coffee. We ordered one order of Huevos Rancherous with over easy eggs and side of bacon. Eggs and bacon were cooked perfectly. The homemade green chili and sauces were tasty and mild. Another order of 2 over easy eggs and bacon, with guacamole on the side. Our server was Lorena. I think she's the owner. She was friendly and personable. We had a nice conversation about Mexico, Massachusetts and Washington. They have a good location, an outdoor space that we did not get to take advantage of in June. The restaurant was clean and homey. They had soft Latino music playing in the background.

I got here early in the morning, so there were only two tables being served. It is not often to…read morefind a brunch spot located within a residential area. The exterior has a fence that is held by skis. It is very open inside with plenty of seating. They even have counter seats as well. Here is what I tried: -Huevos Rancheros w/house made potatoes: eggs well done covered in red sauce, with side of rice and beans cooked perfectly. The serving size was huge, like what you would get for dinner. Flavor was incredible and everything on the plate goes wells together. The potatoes were cooked from scratch and seasoned sautéed with chopped bell peppers. -Tall Pancakes: Never have I seen pancakes this big and fluffy. -Spicy Burritos: the sweeter was nice enough to replace the meat with vegetables. The scrambled and potatoes were also well seasoned and flavorful. This is a good place to go to if you are staying nearby. I would highly recommend it if you are looking for something homey welcoming.

This establishment recently reopened under new ownership. Loved the vibe. Josh our server actually…read moresent someone out to get me some Rainier beer so I could try it while visiting Mount Rainier. Now that's service. Enjoyed the hamburger steak and homemade onion rings. I hear the homemade cream pies are to die for, but I simply could not eat another bite. If you are here on the weekend, they have some amazing specials that are served only on Friday, Saturday or Sunday. Definitely stop while visiting the park!

The food was very mediocre, bordering on bad but it was edible, not enjoyable. The service was too…read more It took a long while for the food to be made and every time the server came back, we got to hear about how the place was lucky she came in to help them since a bus rolled in. There were multiple times we'd have to go find the server despite us being the only ones on that side of the restaurant and the other group were the students on the bus that other staff was helping with. Sometimes she would just be sitting at the bar. Not sure what happened here, but after paying, we walked out feeling yucky and very disappointed.

The reserve a spot/wait list protocol was confusing & annoying. Put my name down and was told about…read more45 min wait. Retuned at the 40 min mark and took the hostess a bit to find my name. Apparently there are two ways to secure a table: make a reservation for a specific time and put a deposit down, or put your name on the waitlist. This wasn't really explained to me from the beginning. When our 45 minutes was near, the hostess told me it could be another 45 min because the reservations had priority over me. Huh? Why the two systems? Seemed rather confusing. Fortunately, the hostess recognized my irritation and was able to seat us within a few minutes. The food was hearty and satisfying and the service was decent.

This is the main dining area at Crystal Mountain and probably the place to get the cheapest grab…read moreand go food. It's just a bunch of food stands you can order/grab from, and you can find your own seats. During weekend lunch hours, it's packed here and very difficult to find seating for groups. There is a lot of variety for food here- sandwiches, pasta, pizza, burger. You just go to what station of food you want and place an order! In some cases, the food is Pre made and you can just grab and go. The prices here are (unsurprisingly) high, but there aren't too many options here for a quick bite, so all of the restaurants and eateries on Crystal are a little pricey. Expect to spend 10-15 for a simple lunch. The food was pretty decent! I got chicken tenders and fries, and the portion was more than I could finish. I saw friends who got cheesesteaks and burgers. Everyone enjoyed their food. After such a big meal... fair warning- it's hard to get back on the slopes! Anyway, this is definitely the place to go for a quick lunch after skiing. You don't have many food options anyway, but luckily it's pretty good here!