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    PlumpJack Cafe and Bar

    3.6 (276 reviews)
    PriceyNew American
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    What's the vibe?
    Moderate noise
    Classy
    Good for groups
    Outdoor seating

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    Pork chop. Divine.

    Everything was amazing. This was one of our best away-from-home dining experiences in recent memory. Great service by Alisa. I'd go back tonight too if we weren't leaving. Pork chop not to be missed. Dining companion reported same for duck breast. Fantastic domestic Gruner Veltliner by the bottle.

    Allen Brothers NY Strip
    Emily G.

    Had an incredible experience here! Definitely recommend making reservations. My partner and I choose to split the pickleback chicken wings and the prime NY steak. The steak was cooked perfectly medium rare and the chicken wings were super unique and delicious!! Highly recommend giving them a try if you are a pickle fan. Others in our party enjoyed the scallops and the salmon. We shared a couple desserts as well. Great service! If you're in the area and looking to enjoy a fancy meal, I recommend this place.

    Was told to order steak medium and it was extra raw. Order the charcuterie board and it came with no cheese for $28 and so we had to order cheeseboard for another $28. She told us that traditional charcuterie boards don't come with cheese. But when you look up the definition of a charcuterie board it comes with a lot more than salami and pickles and peppers So ... Watch what u order

    Bloody mary
    Casey K.

    So much better than drinks on the mountain. It's a short walk from the tram and you can get world class wine at a decent price. Food wise, I missed the old menu. They had one of the best burgers that I've ever had! However it's not available now and that's a big disappointment. Now the menu has been significantly simplified. If the burger is available then it's a definite 5 stars. Unfortunately the food selection is sparse.

    Pickleback Chicken Wings
    Amanda F.

    Stopped by after a long day of skiing for a snack and a drink. The attached restaurant is very fancy and doesn't open for dinner seating til 5:30, so we sat at the bar. We were offered a table with three chairs and a sofa chair. Our waitress brought menus and tell glasses of water. We had a round of cocktails and some appetizers. The NE clam chowder fries were delicious. Definitely not healthy haha. Reminiscent of poutine. The pickle back wings were standard. Nothing to write home about. The seafood poke cones were fun, hard to detect any seafood though. We had another round of drinks and sat for almost two hours. Our waitress was around often to check on us and refill our waters. Service was good. Bathrooms are clean. Menu selection of cocktails and food is good. Food could stand out a bit more. Convenient location to the slopes.

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    Amazing experience at PJ Bar chef Nick is a true craftsman and made our birthday dinner a culinary masterpiece. We will definitely be back.

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    The menu is dated, no mocktails, my husband ate a bunch of granola after we got home ;(

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