The Amazing Utah Restaurant You Can Only Get To By Gondola
By Catherine Armstrong|Published August 14, 2017
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When it’s hot outside, it’s time to head up the mountain to find some fresh, cool air. Why not find a spot where you can enjoy lunch with a killer view? The Needles Lodge at Snowbasin is open for lunch every Saturday until October 7th. The view from the lodge (which is halfway up the mountain) is incredible…but the gondola ride is half the fun!
To visit this incredible mountaintop restaurant, you'll purchase a tram ticket and hop aboard the Needles Gondola.
The tram is located right by Grizzly Center at the base of the mountain. Summer gondola tickets are $14 for the day, and the gondola runs from 10 AM to 6 PM until October 8th.
The tram takes you up to 8,710 feet. The 12 minute ride is a thrilling prequel to your dining experience.
The vertical rise from the base to the restaurant is 2,317 feet. You'll feel as though you're floating above the mountain, with a bird's eye view the entire time.
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And what a mountain this is! The beauty at Snowbasin is unparalleled. The fragrant pines and pretty aspens cover the mountain.
Pictured is the Buckaroo Burger (1/3 pound beef, brown sugar baked beans sliced brisket, onions, and pepper jack cheese) and the Jamaican Burger (1/3 pound beef, jerked pork belly, mango coconut slaw and gouda cheese).
Mountaintop Brunch is offered every Sunday from 10 AM to 2:30 PM, until October 8th.
Brunch is $44/adults, $22/children ages 6-11. The price includes a gondola ticket. Advanced reservations are highly recommended, and must be made by 4:30 pm on the Saturday before you plan to brunch. Call 801-620-1021.
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Before or after your lunch, spend some time hiking at Snowbasin. You'll find tons of great trails and plenty of natural beauty.
The Farm to Table dinner is a five-course meal that's a complete dining event. The cost is $75 per person, which includes a gondola ride. The dinner is held on September 22nd from 6 PM to 9:30 PM. Reservations are mandatory, and this event sells out every year. Call (801) 620-1021 to make a reservation.
Have you dined at Needles Lodge? Tell us all about your dining experience!
