Summit House Restaurant is a great stop after a few runs at Crystal Mountain Resort. Being able to sit 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. read more

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

Summit House Restaurant - American Near Me - Enumclaw, Washington

This is the restaurant accessible at the top of the Crystal Mountain Resort gondola. Restroom facilities on the lower level and the restaurant includes a large indoor dining room as well as a sort of beer garden patio. We had a short wait as it was peak lunch hour and they needed time to clean and bus tables. We were lucky to be set up by one of the windows and had a fantastic view of Mt Rainier. It was chilly up at that elevation and the indoor restaurant only provided some relief as the heat was not super strong. Service was friendly, albeit because they were really busy, it did take awhile to get the orders in and for the food to come out. Food quality was just ok. I had the salmon fish and chips which included two reasonable sized salmon on a bed of fries. The fries were thick cut, not well salted and had noticably cooled down by the time it was served to us. In contrast, the fried salmon had a bit too much pepper, however the salmon itself was moist and tasted great with the tartar sauce. read more

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I was utterly disappointed. The waitresses were rather good. My waitress stated how great the curry salmon tasted. She had me at curry and definitely reeled me in when she said, "Salmon." You'd think the curry salmon would have a curry taste. Nope. My wife didn't care for her fish either. The view is spectacular. read more

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We arrived via the Mt Rainier gondola. This "restaurant in the clouds" is worth the hype. The views of Mt Rainier are spectacular. There's outdoor patio seating and indoor seating. It was very cold when we visited in August, so we opted for indoor. The place gave me elevated ski lodge vibes. Our waitress was super friendly and gave us tips on what else we could do after lunch. The food here is excellent. The salmon chowder was a standout, and the best we had during our whole trip. The Coconut Curry entree was very flavorful with lots of fresh veggies. We also added baked salmon, which was nicely charred outside and moist inside. The classic burger was also very good. I highly recommend treating yourself to the good food and awesome views at Summit House. It was one of the highlights of our trip. read more

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I liked this place. It is expensive to get up there on the gondola, but it's also really fun. We went on a long hike that morning and it was a fun treat to have lunch on top of a mountain after. My husband got a burger and it looked awesome. There's a little toasty scorch mark logo on the bun and that makes it better for some reason. I got a chicken salad sandwich and the waitress wanted me it was hot, because most people (including me) aren't expecting that, but it was also just kinda weird. Not bad, but more like dry chicken chili than what I thought it would be. The mint vinaigrette dressing on my salad was awesome. The views are of course breathtaking and the first two rows of tables near the window have a decent vantage point I wore my jacket the whole time and I was still a little chilly on a mid 70s day in july - maybe it was just because we're near the door, but I'd recommend bringing warm clothes read more

Summit House Restaurant - American Near Me - Enumclaw, Washington

It was not worth the $ spent. The truffle fries (meh) the "Burger" was the size of a hockey puck and just as hard. The soda, was fountain drink water at best. 3 stars for view view only and my ability to rescue a bumble bee from the swatting staff. Speaking of staff, she seemed more pde occupied with her time card than coming to take our order. Our table for two was the least of her worries in the establishment that only had one other table of 4. read more

Summit House Restaurant - Truffle Fries - American Near Me - Enumclaw, Washington

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Sadly, we have had better truffle fries in Yosemite. The salmon fish and chips needed salt and tarter sauce (I never eat good salmon with tarter sauce). My wife's burger was dry and every now and then she would taste nothing but salt. My daughter's chicken strips looked like they were actually made of real chicken. The truffle fries were dry. The staff was super nice though. The bacon bloody Mary was the best part of the meal. But the view was incredible read more

Summit House Restaurant - Bacon Bloody Mary was the best part of our meal. - American Near Me - Enumclaw, Washington

It's definitely a solid 3 stars as the average states. Skip the poutine and skip everything else. Bank on the $21 cheeseburger. The other "fancier" burgers were dry and tasteless. At least the cheeseburger came packed with a good chunk of lettuce tomato and pickles. Good portion of fries. You can also choose side salad as an option. We were bummed they didn't serve pike place chowder like I saw in other reviews/previous menu. It said pike place chowder for $16 and we were all looking forward to it. We also had absolutely zero view. It was foggy that day. We came on a Saturday, got seated at 11 and within 20 minutes all the tables were full. It was somewhat pricey but what do you expect for the highest elevation restaurant in Washington? Overall, nor terribly bad, not super great. It was just mid... read more

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We weren't able to make an reservation therefore we walked in around 1030 and waited for a table for 5. We got lucky since there was a note that they no longer were taking wait list. The summit house had an amazing view. We did not end up with a window table But one side was mount Rainier. The other side was all the peaks in the cascades ? The menu was quite diverse.we had burger, sad with tofu, , truffle fries, chicken waffle, and soup. Everything by was decent. Service was quite friendly. Would definitely be back especially if skiing condition was not ideal. Great place to hang out on the mountain. read more

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Food was tasty, and it was great to quickly get some lunch after we hiked the steep trail to get to the top! :) I enjoyed the watermelon salad, but it was a little small, especially for the price. However, it was delicious, and we had a GREAT time resting on the chairs facing Mt. Rainier before we took the gondola down. A couple confusing things I would suggest adjusting: - the menu has a key for dietary restrictions, including a "GF" for gluten-free. However, none of the menu items were actually listed as gluten-free. I assumed the watermelon salad was safe and ordered that, but it would be great if the gluten-free food items were listed as GF. - On my maps app, the restaurant is listed as "temporarily closed," even though it was open. That was a little confusing as we couldn't see the hours. read more

Summit House Restaurant - Hubby's burger and (amazing!) truffle fries - American Near Me - Enumclaw, Washington

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Lunch at the summit house restaurant today after 3 hours of snowboarding in progressively degrading spring sticky snow :) unfortunately the weather was super foggy, so no mt. Rainier view today. Got a bacon cheeseburger, both the bun and the burger were a bit too charred, but overall it was ok. read more

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Pay for the experience while on vacation! I am honestly a little surprise to see the 2.9 rating here and I am glad I did not look before visiting this establishment. After a long hike we needed to get some food in us and if you visit National Parks you know that the options are limited to put it nicely. After taking a nice, scenic ride to the top of Crystal Mountain by Gondola ($54 per adult) you will find a restaurant, bar, gift shop, and an unbeatable view! If it is foggy or rainy please do not go up with high expectations of a view...you will be let down! The restaurant is a decent size for being at the top of a mountain and offers a beautiful patio for drinks or a "simpler" window ordering menu. Inside you'll be greeted by large windows and a log cabin feel. The service was absolutely tremendous, we had a fantastic, very attentive waitress. Our food, as I touched on earlier, was excellent when it comes to National Park standard's! I had grilled chicken and he had a burger. I highly recommend upgrading to the truffle fries! read more

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The food Was hot and fresh the shepherds pie was delicious. Recommend the Spinach Salad; sweet cheesy tang for your tongue. Super friendly Audrey pleasant and on point . The view was stunning words cant describe it recommend that you plan your visit on a clear day. read more

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This is some of the best food and service that you could possibly get on the very top of a popular mountain, so I'm not sure how people could complain about it. I guess that's what this app is for though. First off, the view is incredible. If you're upset about waiting, take a nice deep breath and take in nature's beauty. You don't get that majestic of a vantage point at Rainier everyday. If you find yourself hungry after a day of ripping up the slopes and you are lucky enough to get a table here, you should probably take it. The wait staff here is incredibly nice and they are moving FAST to make sure everyone is accommodated. The general manager must have come by our table three times to make sure we were good, and to have a quick chat with us. He was a very personable fella, and we appreciated the hospitality. Look, your wedge salad probably isn't gonna be great. But you need to have some self-awareness when eating at an isolated location. Wedge salads don't grow up there, you should probably order something else. The poutine was excellent, as a matter of fact we ordered 3 servings for the table. Do it, and don't ever look back. You'll be fine. Get a sandwich and some chili, have a beer, and get back out there so someone else can enjoy their meal. read more

This restaurant is located at the top of the Gondola. So you have to ride a gondola to be able to eat here. They said it was a Nice view of the Mt. rainier but when we went here, it was foggy and raining a little bit so, no view of Mt. rainier. There are few selections of food, not much actually specially if you are really hungry, not recommending to go here. Their food price is a little bit expensive compared to others maybe because of the view. Not a fan honestly, i just like their clam chowder and thats it. Will not go here next time but its good that we tried. read more

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Worse 2 hamburgers ever served ate half which was a bite And was sick for 2 days- dressing for salad had also turned Opened burger to see it was reheated and dried grease remained So beautiful view but no stds and a health hazard! read more

At the top of the mountain the views are stunning. The food is hearty. But the restaurant fills up quickly on the weekend. read more

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This used to have delightful food in the winter. Summer apparently is different. Nothing was worth ordering. Steamed clams were dry, a sauce on the bottom with bacon that tasted closer to a bottle of Costco bacon bits. The burger was a dry burnt hockey puck, and very very small. The salmon fish n chips had two small squares of salmon, one was undercooked in the middle. Kids penne was in a bowel of water. Two cocktails and the above food was $126 before tip. Tickets on the lift $147 for three people. Avoid at all costs. read more

I was quite surprised by the quality of food at the Summit House, considering all of their ingredients and staff have to be carted up a mountain. We stopped in to warm up and grab lunch during our first fully day at Crystal. We were not disappointed in the slightest. I'm currently pregnant and my nose is ridiculously sensitive to bad food, especially fish. Not a single smell set me off, on the contrary, I was sad to leave! I enjoyed a coffee and the signature burger with cheese and slaw, while my husband ordered the salmon and fries! We were both really impressed and satisfied. The portions are generous and the ingredients are fresh. We will definitely be back. read more

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After not visiting for 2 years, we finally made it back! Grabbed lunch on Friday, 3/31/23, at 11:50 AM. Got seated right away and it was pretty packed. Ordered a Calamari, a Burger with Fries and Coleslaw. Didn't get to sit near the window, but it was OK since the weather was super windy, cloudy and foggy. Couldn't see the Cascades and Mt. Rainier was hidden anyway... Drinks and food came out in a timely manner. We didn't have to wait long, even though the lunch rush crowd were there, even on a Friday afternoon. The Burger tasted great! Fries were spot on, but Coleslaw was a little sour. The Calamari was alright, but the Tartar sauce was a bit sour amd tasted of too much pickle. Our service was great!! Too bad there was no dessert, though. Seemed like they had removed some items from the menu and prices had increased... read more

Summit House Restaurant - On top of the Summit on Crystal Mountain! - American Near Me - Enumclaw, Washington

Curious about the gondola while boondocking across the road, we decided to drive up the next morning and check it all out. The drive up is winding and pretty, and when we arrived in the parking lot at about 9:30am on Saturday there weren't a lot of people around yet. There's some major construction going on right now, so you've got to follow the signs around the outside to reach the gondola. The gondola...pricey at $44 each but definitely worth it, especially on such a perfectly clear day. We smelled good things coming from the restaurant as soon as we exited, so after wandering and taking in the amazing views we decided to sit down and eat a bite before heading back down. At 11am they were pretty busy, but we managed to score the last window seat. We decided to just split a fish n chips meal, as we weren't really starved yet. The food came out seriously fast, and the service was friendly...although pretty limited, as after we got our food we never saw our server again until we were done and the check showed up. Did I want a refill on my water...yes I did. Was the fish itself worth the $29 price tag...well, no. But, since you're getting to enjoy a good tasting meal on a stunning mountaintop with KILLER views, it all becomes worth it. Doubtful I'd hesitate to pay the prices again in the future...it was definitely a fun experience overall. read more

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First time at Summit House Restaurant, and I'm already planning my next visit! Despite the initial wait, which was expected, the food and view more than made up for it. I opted for the hot honey chicken sandwich which was really good, crispy, hot and sweet. Our sever was also super friendly. Can't wait to return! Like I said the food was awesome but who really cares when the view is that amazing? read more

Summit House Restaurant - American Near Me - Enumclaw, Washington

Long line and rude staff. We didn't stay. We went back down on the gondola to a different eatery at the bottom.

Food was way over cooker. Noodles were crunchy. The staff said a couple cooks quit but the food didn't take long to come out. Staff members were nice. Views you can't beat though. This place has a lot of potential but I won't be back read more

Pleasantly surprised by the quality of food at the Summit house despite of being at a remote location! The ambiance is just picture perfect, you get to enjoy food with an amazing view. Service is quick and staff is very friendly. We ordered truffle Parmesan fries and they were very delicious. Don't miss out on this restaurant when at Crystal Mountain read more

Summit House Restaurant - Menu - American Near Me - Enumclaw, Washington

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This place is ok. Our server was super friendly took. Don't come if you are in a hurry it took a while for someone to come get our order but once they did our drinks came quickly food took much longer. We where not in a hurry so we just relaxed. I ordered a hot toddy it was ok I would have liked it a bit hotter as it was warm especially since our food took a while. My husband ordered a warm coffee beverage it's was good. I got the blackened salmon sandwich it was good tender and flaky very flavorful. The husband for the shredded pork with truffle fries he enjoys it. I would definitely never pay 10 for the small plate of fries as they are just ok. It is a bit higher then I would normally pay for these types of meals but it was an experience and the views. read more

Summit House Restaurant - The second leg this was pretty good - American Near Me - Enumclaw, Washington

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What a great time at the Summit House! This restaurant is perfect for those taking any friends or family up to the top via Crystal Gondola to view Mt. Rainier! We went on a saturday at lunch time and only had about a 20-30 minute wait, very quick turnaround usually! They also have a beer garden at the back if you are looking for a quick drink. The food itself I will add is very average. The fish and chips were only 2 pieces of fish for ~$30. I think the best bang for buck is likely a PNW burger. The gyro also was just one gryo with not so generous portion of meat. Given this is the only food spot at the top of the mountain, it compares to a little better than normal ski resort cafe food! Don't get the truffle fries, it's just waffle fries tossed in a slight bit of truffle Parmesan. Didn't really get any flavor of truffle there. Still a great experience to dine in and enjoy the nice views up top! read more

Is the juice worth the squeeze? For me it really wasn't. The food was okay but to get up here to eat, it's just not worth the squeeze. Too much effort and too much money to get up here. The view is nice but after spending time hiking thru Mt Rainier it wasn't worth it read more

This spot was tucked away near the gondola drop off. The view from the window was awesome, the service friendly. The food itself was okay. Not a lot of vegan options but the server was kind enough to offer me a discount of a "kids" buffet rate. I got oatmeal and banana. Not exactly $13 worth of food, but everyone else I was with definitely ate the difference in value. I'm okay with that. They basically offered a little more than your typical continental breakfast. There was biscuits and gravy, DIY waffle station, cereal bar of cheerios and granola, oatmeal, scrambled eggs, sausage patties, bananas, yogurt, muffins. It was a nice change to the instant food we had at our Ragnar camp. It's too bad Ragnar didn't advertise this place. The food wasn't bad according to my friends. The oatmeal I had was... oatmeal. Can't really mess that up! read more

I should have just ordered a burger but I got the Summer Wedge Salad. The liquid smoke on the shredded chicken made it difficult to savor because it tasted like I was eating gasoline or charcoal flavored chicken. It was not the best tasting or even presentable $18 summer wedge salad. The tomato bisque soup for $15 tasted way better! Opens at 10 am they don't serve breakfast or brunch. Whoever is running this place needs to step it up, no wonder it has 3 stars. They do have an amazing location and great mimosas! read more

Summit House Restaurant - SUMMER WEDGE SALAD $18 Bibb Lettuce / Smoked Chicken / Tomato / Cucumber / Bacon / Gorgonzola / Dill / Ranch or Blue Cheese Dressing - American Near Me - Enumclaw, Washington

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Hot soup and a mountain view - that's the way to my heart! Listen, this place isn't fancy and honestly I don't feel like it should be. Spending the day skiing or snowboarding this is a great restaurant to relax and warm up. The food is decent and the service was great. I had a bowl of the tomato bisque - it was hot, thick, full of flavor and had a bit of a kick ! It was absolutely perfect for a cold and windy day. The best part of this place is the AMAZING view! You can dine while having a perfect view (on a clear day) of gorgeous Mt. Rainier. This Georgia girl drove over 2 hours from Seattle just to enjoy lunch and gaze at the beauty of Mother Nature! I'd definitely recommend experiencing this if you're visiting Crystal Mountain! read more

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So fun! Lucky gem in Washington State. Go on a clear day Take the gondola to treat non skiers in summertime read more

My first meal here was wonderful. So, I took my mother for her birthday. Hostess seated us by the window and said we could combine two tables. Manager later made us separate the tables. Restaurant nearly empty. Sad. read more

Summit House Restaurant - Sad birthday party separated by manager - American Near Me - Enumclaw, Washington

Came here on a Sunday. It was super busy and we had to wait 30 min for a table to open. I got the chili and one friend got calamari and chili as well. The chili was lukewarm and though it had a lot of meat, it wasn't very flavorful. My other friends ordered various sandwiches and soup. Though we got our chili quickly, it took forever for my other friends to get their food. Service is slow and the food is overpriced. The only good thing are the views from the top are amazing on a clear day. I would eat at the base of the mountain instead where you can get fish and chips for $15. read more

Summit House Restaurant - Chili - American Near Me - Enumclaw, Washington

It's a new view and the service was great. The food was bland. We had the tenderloin crostini and calamari, chicken avocado sandwich, salad with chicken and the chili. The crostini was way better than it looked up of being dropped at the table. It was my favorite thing. The calamari needed lemon. My husband said the chili was good and filling I never ate the sandwich, and the fried tastes like they were old fries that they refried. The salad was okay, but the greens seems limp and it was just kind of bland. They didn't have diet soda or unsweetened tea, and two kitchen staff members came out of the kitchen each with a beard and neither had a beard guard. The one with the longest beard delivered food to a table. read more

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We made reservations the day before we headed here and so glad we did cause this place gets packed and the wait is long! This is a solid lunch spot but considering the taste and quality of the food and the prices-holy moly! The two of us each ordered a burger with cheese and fries, had a beer, and it was nearly $100 bucks! How is that possible!? FYI they get ya on "adding cheese" to the burger...it's around a $3-5 dollar up charge-yikes! Would I return? Probably not. Is it worth it? Depends. I'm glad we ventured here at least once to get a feel for the place. I will say this, the views are amazing but the menu is pretty lackluster, not many options. It's your typical pub grub (burgers and fries). The cocktail menu has more options than the food menu-ha! read more

Perfect way to see the mountains and enjoy a couple of drinks and nice lunch! Our server was a gem and everyone on top of the mountain working there complimented each other. Well done. read more

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Where are the straws? Need more variety on the menu and faster cooks. Overall nice scenery and relaxing.

Restaurant at the top of gondola up Crystal Mountain ski resort. Got a beautiful view of Mount Rainier on a good day if you sit by the south-facing windows. It's got that ski lodge feel to it. To go to the restrooms, you have to go out the entrance and down the stairs to the lower level. I guess they were optimizing for indoor space so they put the stairs outside lol. Went there on a weekday so it wasn't busy. We were a large group and they insisted that we would only be seated if everyone showed up, even though we were too big to sit at any single table (or tables put together). On the menu they have regular American pub food, with maybe some game meat options. Has a selection of beer, wine and cocktails too. I got the beef dip sandwich, which came with truffle fries. Was like $21 for the plate, and this is without cheese (which was an extra charge). Tasted okay. It's a restaurant at a ski resort, so you know you'll be paying extra for the location and views. My table got our food fairly quickly. read more

Summit House Restaurant - hot chocolate and beef dip sandwich - American Near Me - Enumclaw, Washington