Absolutely loved my experience at the Yurt at Solitude from the snowshoe in to the all the food courses. The food courses were SO delicious and I appreciate that the chef explained the inspiration behind the meal or where the ingredients came from. It's a good feeling knowing what you are eating. Each forkful, was a bite of happiness. I'd love to come back again! read more

Absolutely a magical experience to have dinner at the Yurt. This experience comes at a price and sells out fast so make a reservation well in advance of your visit as it's only available during the weekends. We met our guide Pam in the village at Solitude where she welcomed us and outfitted us with snowshoes and headlamps for the slightly moderate hike up the mountain to the Yurt. It was so refreshing to hike through the trees and the snow to our dining adventure. Once inside the Yurt chef Andy introduced himself and welcomed us with a glass of bubbles and explained our dining experience for this evening and the menu that he had planned. He was conscious to ask about any dietary restrictions or allergies. The majority of the menu is locally sourced and includes lots of farm to table elements. We started with a plate of fresh breads and cheeses from Beehive Creamery. Next we were served a fresh mixed green salad with a vinaigrette dressing. Then the soup was a potato leek soup with bacon which was so warm and comforting. The main course was a NY Strip Steak in a special cut served atop pureed cauliflower and asparagus. The flavor was amazing. To wrap up our meal we enjoyed some salted caramel ice cream. The only thing that was lacking is the beverage menu. Only water is offered as a beverage. There is a wine and beer list available with options by the glass or the bottle and all at moderate prices which is expected at a resort. They do permit you to bring your own bottle with a modest $35 corkage fee. With this experience being so magical and modestly priced it would be nice to have a few other beverage options "included" in the cost of the dinner. This is an entire dining experience with the snowshoe hike up the mountain, a chef curated meal inside the Yurt and the opportunity for communal dinning with some new folks. The prices for this meal are really the price for the experience. We were celebrating my birthday and what an amazing way to celebrate. read more

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While it is a fun and unique experience, $200/person is too steep for what it is. The food was hit or miss. Really enjoyed the grougere (cheesy bread) to start and the Barada salad was nice, but the porchetta main dish was REALLY fatty and dry in spots. The sunchoke purée dish lacked pop as well. The end left a really sour taste in our mouth it was really awkward when it came to tipping. When we booked the reservation, it clearly said that server gratuity was included, but our server was very clear and saying that it was not included. We even double checked the email confirmation and showed it to our server and she didn't know what to say. We ended up leaving a substantial gratuity because we felt the servers worked hard and deserved it, but management did a really bad job of messaging this, and it felt deceiving. read more

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If you experienced the Solitude Yurt for dinner pre-covid, you know this was a quality experience. We took a leadership team + partners here in 2019 for a holiday party, and we were blown away by the James Beard type quality of food and environment. What an experience. Things have changed, unfortunately. We took my parents for the holidays last week and were underwhelmed. 1) The yurt has been expanded to include a kitchen, but that means more room for tables and pack them in they did. There's hardly room to move now. It was hard to get up to remove coats or go to the bathroom outside. 2) The food was very underwhelming in portion size. All the plates (~40?) are prepared at once and then served, so everything is cold by the time it reaches you. The wagyu steaks were wonderfully prepared and were generous in size, but the rest of the courses were but a taste and unremarkable. 3) During dinner, there was so much smoke coming from food preparation in the kitchen that we had trouble breathing. There was little to no ventilation, which was especially troubling in a triple-demic of flu, RSV, and covid. 4) Yurt was either too hot- guests were taking their sweaters off - or freezing cold when we turned the heaters off. There was no middle ground. 5) Finally, for $200 per person, I would expect that soda products or tea could be included - or at least available for additional purchase. Water was the only option unless purchasing wine or beer. The red wine was as cold as the ice water. The staff worked very hard, and I can't fault them for the ill-planned logistics or the overpriced meal. However, I've spent much less for a far better meal experience, even at Michelin restaurants. Three years ago, the experience justified the price. Now, not at all. read more

so so good!! went here almost 2 years ago and have been DYING to go back to this place which we finally are in 2 weeks!! so excited because their food was so yummy. super unique and awesome atmosphere. super excited to see what new things they have on the menu! read more

The most overpriced meal you will ever have. If you want a snowshoeing experience then simply rent snow shoes and go for a walk in the pines. The meal was in an enclosed, over heated tent with no view or ambience, served on picnic tables; and only average steak. Unimpressed with the salad and dessert as well. Red wine was served very very cold. This was a waste unless they were to offer it at $50-$75 which is what was really worth; not $$300+/person with wine and tip. read more

The experience stated with a snowy walk through the alpine forest of the Big Cottonwood canyon. We were met with a toasty warm yurt, a drink of bubbly, a wonderful server, and five courses from the chef. The service was great and the food was detailed and well executed. If I had to pick a favorite, the butternut squash soup with confit rabbit and morels would be it, but all of the dishes served were delicious. We brought our own wine but they have a full drink menu too. read more

Not much more to add here except another perfect rating! We came as part of a wedding party. A special occasion required a special location. It had been snowing all week so our trip up to the Yurt was a bit of a challenge w/o snowshoes. We'd also had some pre-party in us so we were ok making the short trek up to the Yurt. We were greeted to a beautiful, warm glow and amazing staff that helped us down the slippery steps and into the shockingly spacious space. We were allowed to BYO wine and apperatives and settled in for a series of speeches, cheers, and food! We had the standard menu asparagus salad, scallop, braised beef short rib with lobster, and a beautiful dessert. The portion sizes were perfect and paired with fresh baked bread. You can watch the chef work his magic in a shockingly small but efficient kitchen area. The space never smells like food or smoke which is shocking for the amount of food they pump-out in such a short amount of time. It's a special space for a special price. Have you have the resources, I'd highly recommend this experience!! read more

This was a really neat dining experience. We spent the day skiing at Solitude, lifts close at 4, then we hung around the village area until 5:45 for everyone to gather and start trekking to The Yurt. The advertisement said we would snowshoe in but the guides, who later turned out to be the waiters, told us the trail is pretty well walked on but people could still put on snowshoes if they wanted to. No one put on any so everyone just started walking in; you leave going another way which is super wide (may be part of a ski trail) probably because it's pitch dark by the time you are done and the narrow path would be a big liability. The guides/waiters introduced themselves and told us stories and the history of The Yurt and yurts in general. There is no heating, it's only warm from the cooking that has gone on from preparing your meal and now peoples body heat. The food was really good and was prepared with unique ingredients. Table situation: 2 large community tables, some people sat across from each other while some people sat next to each other, every one was really nice and were there for a good time Bathroom situation: do yourself a favor and use the bathroom before walking to The Yurt, it's a port-a-potty and you have to use it with a supplied headlamp. There aren't any smells since it's so cold out and they do have a pretty creative washing station when you return to The Yurt. I went before going but I still had to go while I was there :'(. read more

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My friends and I had the pleasure of experiencing the Yurt this season. From beginning to end, every detail was carefully thought of! Upon arrival we were greeted, set up with snow shoes, and led through a trek up the mountain with beautiful snow covered trees that really set the tone. The Yurt itself was quaint, rustic, and the staff was attentive to make sure every second of the experience worth it. Each course had its own unique flair! I had no idea so much flavor could be packed into each dish. Absolutely would recommend to anyone wanting a genuine mountain experience with its own twist. We will most definitely be back! read more

Yurt used to be great. Now it needs some management. I had a reservation in 2022 and invited 10 people to dinner ($200 each WOW). while we were putting on snowshoes for the walk to the Yurt we were informed that the evening was cancelled. There would be no Yurt that night. Fast forward to today. I invited 8 guests for dinner tonight and just received a call that the Yurt will not be happening tonight. On the bright side, I just saved $1600. Same day cancelations of this type of event is crazy. read more

Went to the Yurt today for dinner to celebrate valentine's day. Loved the experience! We met at the Inn at Solitude and hiked up to the yurt (about 10-15 mins). We bought wine at the liquor store at the village, but you can buy at the Yurt or bring it with you (corkage is included in the ticket price). We started with a super tasty chicory and greens salad with a goat cheese mouse and vinagrette dressing. Then, scallop and crab with meyer lemon risotto, cristy bread crumbs and seaweed. Perfectly cooked scallop al dente risotto. Delicious!! Next was the steak (forget which cut), perfectly cooked at medium rare and braised short rib with heirloom carrots and cipollini onion. For dessert chocolate mousse tart and ice cream. Never felt rushed or that we had to wait too long between dishes. We had a great time, met some great folks and had blast! Can't wait to come back! Chef Craig and Chris did a fantastic job! Thank you for a fun and delicious night! read more

An exceptional evening that we thoroughly enjoyed ... The walk to the yurt: short, easy, pleasant Atmosphere: over the top fun in a yurt at a long shared table with other parties. Watching the chef preparing the food in the unique setting was more interesting than we expected. Host (Chris?) told some great stories and jokes, together with a bit of history about the yurt. Food: fixed menu, but it was outstanding. The starter was a charcuterie board that was among the best we have ever had ... and the best we have had in Utah. Other highlights from the meal were the scallops and celery root and the steak. The absolute favorite was an exceptionally delicious apple galette! Alcohol: we brought our own red wine (delicious), and also ended up buying a bottle of white for the earlier courses. For any future visit, we'd bring our own white and red. The selection of wines is, not surprisingly, very limited. No cocktails as anything other than beer or wine is not allowed by law. Cost: before going I was skeptical about the value at $135 per person. After, I think it was well worth the cost. Attire: when we made the reservation, they recommended ski attire including ski pants. We decided to just go dressed for winter in layers (no ski pants), rather than for skiing. It was the right choice for us. The temperature in the yurt was pleasant ... warm enough for me that I removed all the warm layers and just ate in a short sleeve shirt and jeans. read more

Such a fun and unique dining experience. The hike in is gorgeous, and the yurt itself is wonderfully cozy. The best part about the entire thing is the social dining aspect, you will make friends with your table mates, and there is enough wine that the conversation really takes off strong. Speaking of wine, corkage is included in the price so be sure to bring a bottle of your favorite, they will home it up for you and keep it on ice(if white/rose). The food is very good. The menu we had on my night was pretty traditional new American, an asparagus and parm salad, diver scallop, braised beef short rib with lobster risotto, and a nice Carmel panna cotta for desert. Nothing blow your mind new, but it was all cooked to perfection, well seasoned, and absolutely scrumptious. The chef does only have an oven and a 4 top to work with, so given the limitations it was a wonderful meal. The service is also impeccable, akin to most other fine dining experiences. Wine and water never ran dry, napkins folded upon leaving the table, courses laid down and picked up in a timely manner, and a welcoming and downright hilarious head waiter to help ease everyone in and break the ice. This is one meal you will not want to miss! read more

Incredible dining experience! Chef Ben was friendly and talented. You will be sitting at a table with other patrons so choose your company carefully and this place will not disappoint! read more

If you are willing to walk for your dinner, you'll be hard pressed to find a more rewarding -- and unique --dining experience than the one Solitude Mountain Resort offers at the Yurt. Hidden away in the lower elevations at Solitude, it is not surprising if you haven't heard of the yurt dining experience. An observant rider may catch a glimpse of the round, tent-like structure while riding the Sunrise chair, but other than that, this restuarant- though I hesitate to call it that as the dining area is intimately limited to 22- is strategically located to create a solitary mountain experience. After roughly a mile of snowshoeing in through a tight wooded trail, we were greeted with a warm glow at the yurt. Inside, a wood stove humming with pots, pans, skillets took center stage. Chef Abby Carlson smiles as she prepared the ingredients of the first course. We seated ourselves and were quickly served refreshments of water (for me) and uncorked bottles of wine which others sipped while our guide proceeded to tell us the history and purpose of yurts in their native land of Mongolia. Our first course, a pureed cauliflower soup, took the chill off our bones and put us at ease for the rest of the evening. Tart diced apples topped the soup and cut through the creaminess of the cauliflower, giving it a refreshing taste. Seared crabcakes with avocado were next, reminding me of a surf side eatery back home in Florida. The crisp sear and the smooth avocados melded into a heavenly combination. Not a bite was left. Our third course, the salad, was anything but standard: triple cream brie was served atop toasted bread alongside a roasted pear and baby greens salad with a freshly made vinaigrette. The brie delighted with a rich, buttery flavor. Not one to be overcome by salads, I had to hold myself back from stealing bites from my neighbor after my plate was clear. The highlight of the meal served as our fourth course. Our eyes opened wide when we were presented with a plate filled with a rustic meal of sauteed mushrooms and spinach, mashed potatoes and tender beef topped with au jus. Do not be surprised at the simplicity of the ingredients- the skill and selection of quality ingredients provided flavors that were unmatched by similar fare elsewhere. Lastly, an oh-so-slightly sweet custard topped with a spicy-sweet chutney finished the evening. Wine glasses continued to be refreshed throughout the evening, adding to the increasing boisterousness of the group as we bantered with our neighbors, pausing to give a generous applause to the chef as she took her leave into the wintry night. I have never experienced such tempting flavors prepared in such a primitive way. Chef Abby worked alone over a stove powered by wood, yet successfully brought together flavors which complemented the alpine environment with her own creative twist. From the first step towards the yurt to the last snowshoe removed, dining at Solitude's Yurt was a true experience that no foodie or outdoor adventurer should miss. read more

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Came here on a date and it was nothing short of perfect! The ambience and setting is so romantic and unique. You'll definitely impress your date, friends, family, etc. if you take them here. The walk is short and enjoyable. If the weather is mild enough, no need to snow shoe there and you can just walk with regular boots. The food is incredible, from start to finish. It's all the more impressive when you see what they're dealing with. I'd definitely come back! Highly recommend you come here for a special evening. read more

Chef Ben and his server, Alyssa, provided the BEST fine dining experience I have ever had in Utah. This gem in the woods is an absolute must stop for anyone who wants delicious and creative food in a fantastic atmosphere. If big groups are overwhelming then I'd suggest the weekday lunch or dinner option like I had. The menu that Chef Ben has crafted with exceptional local ingredients is absolutely stunning. The care he and the serving staff provide during the meal is fantastic. Thank you all!! read more

We stayed at the Solitude Inn and signed up for the "Yurt Dinner." Locals and Village guest met under the clock tower and were organized by the very friendly and helpful Solitude staff, Chris and Pax... They recommended buying a bottle of wine from the convenience store to bring to dinner (good deal! paid retail for wine due to UT law and no corkage fee at dinner). Seventeen of us put on snow shoes and head lamps (provided) and, took off for the Yurt... which was under 200 yards through the woods... there was a light snow and half moon...(good fun for young and old adults). The Yurt was cozy and warm... We had our own chief and waiter... These guys have been doing this dinner for a number of years. Large tables were set for dinner and we dined with a local family that was celebrating "dad's" 70th birthday, an AK airline pilot and another family from Salt Lake... what a great experience... A five course meal was prepared on site and served with great experience and attention to detail (my daughter had the veg option)... it was all wonderful. I requested the recipe for the "Best I Have Ever Had" clam chowder and got it the next day. ....The route back to the Village was simple...out the Yurt door and follow the 40ft cat track back... the birthday boy and his family took the woods trail back... read more

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Great setting, beautiful little candles and an impressive meal given the surroundings. We were unfortunately seated with several chippy, extremely loud groups who were there to consume copious quantities of alcohol ( greater than 1 bottle of wine/ person). Nothing Solitude could do about that! I would however recommend a coordinated walk down to the base at the end of the meal -- one group was attempting to take the snowshoe trail down in the dark after drinking without a guide or flashlights/headlamp... from a liability perspective, not good... read more

The only thing that I can say about this place is, you have to go here. I was shocked that everyone attending was semi-local! It's the hot spot for an intimate birthday or anniversary. My fiancé and I were visiting Park City and saw this amazing experience. We hiked out to the yurt and dined with a small group of people. The chef and sous chef prep everything that day starting at 10am and the ingredients are so fresh and local. Great wine pairings or you could even bring your own bottle. The hostess even gave us a ride down the mountain when our Uber wasn't going to be there for an hour! So accommodating and the experience was one of a kind. The stars were unreal, made for a very romantic and fun filled night. read more

The food was some of the best I've ever eaten. Salad, risotto, a meat course ( veggies for me)and a gelato dessert. They did a wonderful job of accommodating vegetarians. read more

This place was truly memorable and I definitely recommend this place if you'd like to try a more unique dinner experience. You'll need to make a reservation in advance! Evening itself, everyone will meet and hike up to the yurt. Snowshoes and headlamps are provided. No electricity but the stove warms the place up. The 2 "waiters" lead the hike up and work with the chef at the location. 5 course meal and every meal that came out was mouthwatering delicious. You'll need to hike back down but you'll want to after eating all that amazing food! read more

It's pricey, but this is more than a meal; it's an adventure! Price (in the winter) includes snow shoe rental, a guide who leads you on the short, snowy hike to the yurt, a 5 course gourmet meal, and a corkage fee for any wine you bring. The hike to the yurt is really fun and inside it's cozy and welcoming. You get a little yurt history and a full description of the food you're about to eat before the fun really begins. I can't remember all the ingredients, but each course was very tasty and cooked right before your eyes by a wonderful chef. Cauliflower soup followed by a scallop appetizer. Then salad with avocado and blood oranges, and the entree which was probably the most tender, flavorful beef I've ever had served with polenta. Desert was divine; a vanilla bean panna cotta with sea salt caramel on top! We're thinking of going back in the summer when the wildflowers are out. What a great time! read more

YURT IT UP! Wow, what a unique and memorable dining experience I would highly recommend for both tourists and locals! First off, the Yurt is at the base of the Solitude ski resort and requires quite a walk and potentially snow shoe to get to (read: don't bring grandma). I wore boots, jeans, and a winter coat/hat and was plenty fine for the walk. Reservations fill up quickly as only 26 people can dine each night (read: ~exclusive~)! We had Chef Craig with two other staff members assisting and all three really treated us like family. Great conversation and even more amazing food! All four courses were exquisite (read: you don't get a choice from a menu, just trust them). I was there with my boyfriend but there are only two long tables in the yurt, so prepare for some shared conversation. Two final tips: make a pit stop at The Thirsty Squirrel before yurting so that you don't need to use the port-a-potty... no running water in yurts, people! Also, it's BYOB so grab a bottle of wine before you go. Staff will cork and serve to you throughout dinner. Don't miss this! read more

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READ THIS... if you are staying in Park City! I booked dinner for my husband and I at The Yurt at Solitude in December 2018 because it looked more upscale and less kid friendly than the Viking Yurt. Google showed Solitude Mountain was 5 miles from Park City. Little did we know, the road between the mountains CLOSES IN THE WINTER and you have to drive an HOUR one way around the mountains to get there! We called to see if we could cancel because how on earth would visitors know about this! They said no cancelations, so we decided to make the journey. We took an Uber up to Solitude, got out and both looked at each other with concern. Solitude Mountain speaks for itself! Beautiful, but there was literally no one around and no cell service! We both knew there was no way we would we get an Uber back to PC!!! Fortunately we arrived early before dinner, so we had time to plan our after dinner escape! We ended up booking a private shuttle back to PC because we didn't want the logistical nightmare to ruin our $300 dinner! We ended up going to The Thirsty Squirrel bar and The Inn at Solitude to find help getting transportation back to PC, which cost us another $150! The Yurt experience overall was okay, but not worth the money or stress it caused us. The guides discouraged the use of snow shoes so no one used them, course portions were small and the communal seating was unexpected. Might have been better if seated next to someone pleasant, but my husband and I were expecting it to be a romantic dinner for 2. Needless to say I don't think I would recommend this $500 date night to anyone staying in Park City! read more

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The Yurt at Solitude is a truly unique and special experience! We have been wanting to check the yurt out for years, however we have never been able to get our plans together far in advance. You need to prepare and plan for this- as reservations get booked up fast and it is a tad pricey. Book online, where your payment is taken. We assumed this included the gratuity as well, because it was super pricey and non refundable. But all that prep and cash is worth it! We visit PC every year and are always searching for that unique experiential activity. For a foodie like me- i relish in the fact that you don't really know what the menu will be. What you should know is that it will be seasonal, cooked fresh via coal fire stove, creative and delicious! There is no running water and electricity in the yurt- lamps are brought in and light the yurt, providing romantic ambience. There is a portopotty outside that you can venture to with a headlamp (if you must)- this is my least fav aspect, but hey- if you want an authentic experience... empty your bladder before the snowshoe hike to the yurt. Also there is makeshift sink inside the yurt with hot water from a water heater and soap. Yes- there is about a .5 mile hike through a trail in the woods to get to the beloved yurt- you will be provided with snowshoes to help you on your way (unless the snow is packed down enough to just walk). Working for your food is good, because there will be a TON of food! There were 5 courses served- a smoked salmon app with juniper creme fresh, wonderful arugula salad with prosciutto, shaved parm, pumpkin seeds and blood orange vinegarette, followed by a celery root volute (spelling?) or should i say soup- which was absolutely amazing! The main course was prime rib with pureed mash potatoes, savory mushrooms and cippolini onions. At this point I'm about to burst, but all i can see is chef plating up more. Desert was a peanut butter pot de creme, which was garnished with a buttermilk vanilla whipped cream and puppy chow/crunch and chocolatey chex mix. All of the food was delectable and prepped in the yurt starting very early each day. Most people BYOB and bring along their fav bottles of wine. The team will take it off your hands and serve it up for you with your meal. The yurt has a great story and history, which your hosts will fill you in on, along with great travel stories and background on these wonderfully travelled and outdoorsy individuals. At the end of the night, just get up and leave and hike back down with snowshoes and a headlamp or just take the quick way down the groomed and open ski run. It was a truly enriching and soulful experience. read more

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To put it simply, one of the best dining experiences I have ever had. My wife and I were warmly greeted in the village by the hosts/servers Chris and Pax and we even time to grab a quick drink before the service. The food was exceptional, every course given the attention to detail you would expect from a fine dining experience. It was hard to believe such delicious food could be produced in an off grid tent.. Our chef Craig was passionate about his food and just an all around good guy. I highly recommend this to anyone, go to the yurt!! read more

Easy trek through beautiful snow capped forest to a cozy yurt where four perfectly prepared gourmet courses are presented with impeccable service. We will go back every year! read more

We had an amazing night with a group of friends at the Yurt. Food was outstanding. Service friendly and attentive. Staff made you really feel welcome and created an amazing experience. One of the best meals and experience I have ever had. The atmosphere was relaxing, warm and casual as well as elegant. If you get a chance to go to the Yurt do it! read more

Recommend Stop before GO - think twice Please make sure you check both the weather AND the 'fine print' - especially if you are not staying at the resort - I found the Yurt team to be incredibly inflexible and quite obnoxious As much as I had heard good things about the Yurt experience - I was dismayed recently where, during a snow squall with no ability to get to the location safely - in two cars - both with 4 wheel drive - we called in and we were not so politely told - in a paraphrase - "sorry about that for you... - maybe try and Uber" - as if that would have been safer - and "no sir - we will not credit you for coming back another night" - When you operate a business - by choice - in a snowy locale - with unpredictable weather - there has to be a better way to be fair to your well intended clients - Solitude at the Yurt has not found that better way... Buyer Beware until they do... read more

The whole experience was incredible. Food lived up to the label of fine dining and it was great local cusine. Cant say enough good things about the whole experience read more

Lots of fun for a group. Awesome service, amazing food and service.definitely a bucket list check off. B

Great time. Very expensive but totally worth the experience. The chef and the staff were great! And the food.,,.,,was exceptional. If you are at Solitude, you must try this. read more