Top Options For Ski Resort Fine Dining

The ski trip has changed substantially from the no frills experience common in the 70s and 1980s. The ski resorts across Idaho, Wyoming, Colorado, and Utah have been upgrading their facilities to craft the perfect ski vacation experience.

The last 10 years have brought increasing expansion to the size of resort facilities, on mountain services, shopping, and dining. While there are many top quality ski resorts; Vail Resort in Vail, Colorado and Deer Valley Resort in Park City, UT consistently take the #1 and #2 spots as rated by Ski Magazine readers. Deer Valley Resort has earned the top honors in 2001, 2005, 2007, 2008, and 2009.

Deer Valley focuses on the quality of its well groomed trails, on mountain services, and on mountain restaurants to retain its #1 ranking. The resort prides itself on its award winning lunch menu as well as its fine dining restaurants open every evening during the ski season. The restaurants are located in Deer Valley Resorts opulent ski lodges.

Deer Valley Fireside Dining is held in the Empire Canyon Lodge and features a Swiss menu of alpine cuisine served fireside. The Seafood Buffet located in the Snow Park Lodge offers all types of fresh seafood including prawns, shrimp, crab legs, sushi, and even duck and prime rib. The flagship Mariposa Restaurant serves continental cuisine and is located in the Silver Lake Lodge at mid-mountain.

Park City Utah has also improved its service level by increasing the number of high end accommodations and by adding many fantastic restaurants. The traditional ski vacation lodging options have been displaced due to the demands of the modern traveler.

As a result of this recent transition towards a more discerning visitor, Deer Valley and Park City restaurants have responded by cultivating an ever improving dining experience. Mobile, Michelin, AAA, and Zagat rate several restaurants near Deer Valley as top choices within their widely read travel publications.

My favorite Deer Valley restaurant is the Goldener Hirsch Restaurant due to its timeless Austrian decor and the tasty cheese fondue appetizer. The Goldener Hirsch Restaurant is located in the Goldener Hirsch Inn situated in the Silver Lake Village area of Deer Valley. The Glitretind Restaurant is another top rated option which is located in the world famous Stein Eriksen Lodge.

Living up to its #1 ski resort reputation, Deer Valley Resort absolutely will not disappoint. No matter what your personal preference you will definitely be able to find something to your liking both on and off the mountain. Deer Valley is definitely worth a closer examination. Two thumbs up!