Came to Crystal Mountain to support my cousin running the marathon in July! It was a great place to…read moreeat dinner after receiving her bib and after her marathon as well! The burger was absolutely delicious, I also tried their Elk beer and it paired well with it. The seating area is gorgeous to sit in during the summer, flowers are blooming alongside the tables and the sun hits beautifully along that part of the mountain. It was magical to come visit Washington for a weekend getaway and it was even more magical finding a gem like this to spend some time and eat good food.

We stopped by the Snorting Elk at Crystal Mountain for lunch after snowboarding, and left pretty…read moreunderwhelmed. We got the prime dip sandwich with chips and the nachos with chorizo -- which was the only meat option available. The prime dip was dry and not very flavorful. It came with a side of plain kettle chips -- no fries or better side options, which was disappointing. The nachos were okay. They were barely sprinkled with chorizo, and the cheese wasn't evenly melted or layered, so a lot of chips ended up dry. The highlight was the guac -- they don't skimp on it, which we appreciated. Prices were steep, but I guess that's expected at a resort. If you're starving, it'll do the job, but don't expect anything memorable.

The trip appetizer Kids loved the smash burger which was…read moreWaygu with some special sauce. Best strawberry salad with almonds and homemade dressing I've ever had!! Hubby loved a beverage and the polish sausage. Dessert: brownie and icecream. Best meal we've had and sitting outside on the patio wit that view

This place needs an updated review and a little bit of love! I'm not sure what this restaurant is…read moredoing differently than previous ski seasons but todays experience was better than any resort I've been to in a while. We sat at the bar (bartender was Jules) and it was really busy. We had no issues with service at all. We had the Frito Pie, baked beans, and cornbread- perfect for warming back up. The food was really good and not the usual cafe trash. It's obviously not a Michelin restaurant but for a ski lodge it was perfect! Should have taken more photos... only down side is they open at 11 which is kinda late but I dig this place

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.

Great service and server. Very attentive. It was pretty empty, but I'm assuming the attention…read morewe 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.

Summit House Restaurant is a great stop after a few runs at Crystal Mountain Resort. Being able to…read moresit down for a proper warm meal after skiing, especially when it's cold outside, is such a nice break from the slopes. We ordered the coconut curry with chicken, braised beef short rib, smoked salmon chowder, and Brussels sprouts, and everything tasted great. Our favorite was definitely the short rib, it's tender and flavorful. We also got hot tea, and appreciated the unlimited water refills, which was a nice touch in the cold. The views are absolutely amazing, and the staff were friendly and welcoming. The only reason for 4 stars is that it's definitely on the pricier side for what you get, but considering the location at the top of the mountain and the experience overall, it's still worth it.

This is at the top of Crystal Mountain next to the Gondola. Pricey drinks $9 for a 16 oz Rainier…read moreand $11.50 for a can of Truly. Views are great though

Mexican food stand located in Crystal Mountain Resort…read more The chicken tacos ($16.5 for three) were very small and lacked protein. Maybe the burrito and quesadilla would be of better value. However I will say the ingredients were very fresh and the tacos tasted great. Order, get a buzzer and wait for food to be ready,

The service was excellent. Very nice people…read more That's it for good things! They were out of what I wanted, so I got nachos, which Might have been mediocre if it weren't for the guacamole. They make sugar filled guacamole!!! It was so utterly disgusting that it distracted me from the floppy chips. Literally the worst guacamole I have ever had in my mouth.

Actually really good bar food here. In this visit I tried the chicken strips. Super delicious and…read morereal chicken. Hot and fresh and crispy. White chicken meat inside. I wanted to take a photo but forgot. Seriously good though. They came with a side of honey mustard. I tried a friend's ranch dressing too. Yummy. All items come with a side of house made potato chips. Super delicious. A friend was craving g fries so ordered a side of fries. They were so so, in my opinion. If you order at the bar you can have number and go grab a seat outside. There is a huge patio. Plenty of space in the back has shade. After hiking this spot hits the spot! SYOY!

Give me a break - legit dive bat. Loads of excellent local beers. My fish and chips were excellent…read more Onion rings weee perfect. Service was amazing. Lots of locals here. Truly the place to be.

Holy smokes! If you are looking for a delicious burger, you have to try this place. They do smash…read moreburgers and they are delicious! You can have it in a bun or bowl. It's already become a favorite place and this was our first visit.

Buger Buds is a food truck that's typically parked right next to a brewery, offering plenty of…read moreseating for all. We visited for a weekday lunch and our order took about 5 minutes total. Proper Patty ($11) - This burger comes with two smash patties, both of which are heavily salted and somewhat crisped up - the pictures from other people make it seem like they cook long enough to get lacy caramelized edges, but it's not quite to that point. Instead, the burgers, while not moist and fatty, aren't dried out either, and give a great beefy flavor. The burger sauce adds some tangy sweetness, and some pickles on top adds even more sweetness, but a very fresh crunch. It's otherwise pretty standard with the lettuce and tomato. A solid smashburger. (4/5) Fries ($5) - These are fried enough to give a crust on the potatoes, but not enough for the fries to be come crisp. Still, they aren't floppy, so while not entirely crisp, these are still good for eating especially since the insides are nice and fluffy. They are salted a lot, which combined with the salty dip (we went with the Bud's Sauce), equals a parched mouth after eating. I think they actually use a lime salt or something as I can detect a bit of citrus flavor. The Bud's Sauce is a nice mayochup mixture with I think a bit of smokiness from paprika and some chopped onion. It's sweet, tangy, and salty. (4/5) Overall Burger Buds serves some nice classic smashburgers! It's great for a visit while in town for a quick and easy meal.

All the meals Here are served on Dinner platters! And…read moredelicious, mouth-watering and tasty enough to keep you coming back? Definitely!

The food is tasty, the service is friendly, and the ambiance was everything I hoped it would be…read more Try Momma's Famous Reuben Sandwich!

With only one waitress & person on the floor, she handled the whole pies I came there to pick up…read more(got 3, called in for 2 & they were baked ready to eat), plus took & served my lunch, a very tasty cheeseburger with grilled onions, onion rings substituted for the fries was very tasty with their tarter sauce, and coffee to wash it down. The young lady was very friendly & attentive, handling the store front & waitressing the restaurant including clearing tables for the next customers. The meal was so filling I had no room for dessert, and I can't wait to cut into one of the baked blackberry pies later. Things I learned is try to visit when it is not tourist season, and make sure you try their little wild blackberry pie, ala mode' of course. I'd even recommend taking a whole pie home, I have not found anywhere that comes close to an old fashion country home baked tiny wild blackberry pie like my mom & several relatives & friends. This is the second year I've made a special drive out to this restaurant, just for the pie, and enjoy the drive out there, really need to leave earlier so I can enjoy more of it including dropping into the Mount Rainier park.

This place is such a cute place when visiting Mt. Rainier. We arrived before the dinner rush and…read moreit was still busy. We grabbed two seats at the counter. I love the counter vibe! I got a sandwich with a cup of the seafood chowder. The place gets busy so get here early and please be patient with the staff. They really were rushing around and understaffed and were trying their best. I got a slice of the pie to go to eat in my cabin.