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Warm weather is a perfect time to head to the canyons for some high-altitude dining. Here are 15 favorites.
Alta Lodge • The lodge's popular Sunday brunch is a pleasant way to take in the scenery and feast on good food.
Where • Alta Ski Resort, Highway 210, Little Cottonwood Canyon, Alta; 801-322-4631
Hours • Saturday lunch, 11 a.m. - 2 p.m. starting June 16; Sunday brunch, 9:30 a.m.-2 p.m. beginning June 3.
Liquor • Full service
Recommended dishes • House-made granola, spinach crêpes, pickled herring in sour cream.
Blue Boar Inn • Charming Swiss-style family-owned inn offers good food at fair prices in an extraordinary setting.
Where • 1235 Warm Springs Road, Midway; 435-654-1400
Hours • Monday-Saturday, 8-10:30 a.m.; 11:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m.; Sunday, 9 a.m.-2 p.m.; nightly 5:30-9.
Liquor • Full service
Recommended dishes • Eggs Benedict, French toast, prime rib, braised lamb shank.
Daly's Pub & Rec • Great food, a welcoming atmosphere and fun games make Daly's a great escape.
Where • 9100 Marsac Ave. (in Montage Deer Valley), Park City
Hours • Open daily, 3-11 p.m.
Liquor • Full service
Recommended dishes • Chicken pot pie, macaroni and cheese, onion rings, French onion soup, pizzas.
The Farm • is all about fresh, local ingredients, and we're all better locavores for it.
Where • Canyons Resort, 4000 Canyons Resort Drive, Park City; 435-615-8080.
Hours • Monday-Thursday, 11 a.m.-9 p.m.; Friday-Saturday, 11 a.m.-10 p.m.; Sunday, 5-9 p.m.
Liquor • Full service
Recommended dishes • Gravlax and potato salad, game hen, chicken liver mousse, smoked turkey casserole.
Glitretind at Stein Eriksen Lodge • One of the best restaurants in Utah, in a quiet sort of way. Extensive wine list.
Where • 7700 Stein Way, Park City; 435-645-6455.
Hours • Open daily, 7 a.m.-9 p.m.
Liquor • Full service
Recommended dishes • Beef filet, Caesar salad and foie gras.
J&G Grill • The stone-rich, neutral-toned décor is luxurious. The views are stunning. The food can be hit or miss, but when it's a hit, it's sublime.
Where • 2300 Deer Valley Drive East (St. Regis Deer Crest), Park City; 435-940-5760
Hours • Open daily, 7 a.m.-9 p.m.
Liquor • Full service
Recommended dishes • Mussels mariniere, Thai snapper, salted caramel popcorn sundae.
Kimi's Mountainside Bistro • Alpine dining with a brilliant view just a few minutes from the city.
Where • Solitude Mountain Resort, 12000 Big Cottonwood Canyon, Solitude; 801-536-5787
Hours • Starting on May 30, open Wednesday-Saturday, 5 to 9 p.m.; weekend brunch Saturday and Sunday, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Liquor • Full service
Recommended dishes • Weekend brunch buffet includes waffle and omelette stations, house-made sausage and baked goods.
Log Haven • You can't help but have a memorable experience at this rustic restaurant where the new American cuisine fits Utah to a T.
Where • 6451 E. Creek Canyon Road, Salt Lake City; 801-272-8255
Hours • Open nightly, 5:30-9.
Liquor • Full service
Recommended dishes • Chef Dave Jones' summer menu pays tribute to local fare with crispy skinned Utah steelhead trout, halibut with a High West whiskey sauce and Drake Farms goat milk panna cotta.
Ruth's Diner • A Salt Lake institution that is all the better thanks to a remodel. Nothing beats dining al fresco at Ruth's.
Where • 2100 Emigration Canyon, Salt Lake City
Hours • Open daily, 8 a.m.-10 p.m.
Liquor • Full service
Recommended dishes • Southwestern egg-tortilla dish, bacon, pancakes, mile-high biscuits, chocolate malt pudding.
Silver Fork Lodge • This lodge overlooking Honeycomb Canyon and Solitude Ski Resort offers homemade meals and an extensive wine list.
Where • 11332 E. Big Cottonwood Canyon, Salt Lake City; 801-533-9977.
Hours • Open daily, 8 a.m. to 9 p.m.
Liquor • Full service
Recommended dishes • Cheddar grits, giant cinnamon rolls, sourdough pancakes (from a starter that is more than 50 years old), meatloaf and pepper steak.
Silver Star Cafe • Uneven comfort food and restaurant concept are countered by friendly staff and outdoor dining in spectacular surroundings.
Where • 1825 Three Kings Drive, Park City; 435-655-3456.
Hours • Open daily, 8 a.m.-9 p.m.
Liquor • Beer and wine
Recommended dishes • Silver Star burger, Margherita pizza, spinach salad with Gorgonzola and cashews.
Slopes at the Waldorf Astoria • An elegant mountain setting is the backdrop for fine-dining restaurant.
Where • 2100 Frostwood Drive, Park City.
Hours • Open daily, 7-11 a.m.; 11:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m.; 5-10 p.m. Bar: 11 a.m.-10 p.m.
Liquor • Full service
Recommended dishes • Charcuterie, lobster terrine, beignets.
Sun & Moon Cafe • This locally owned, chef-run cafe is a favorite for weekend brunch, live music and wine tasting events.
Where • 6281 Emigration Canyon, Salt Lake City; 801-583-8331
Hours • Wednesday-Friday, 11 a.m.-10 p.m.; Saturday, 9 a.m.-10 p.m.; Sunday, 9 a.m.-3 p.m.
Liquor • Beer and wine
Recommended dishes • Grilled andouille sausage sandwich, Southwestern omelet, buttermilk pancakes.
Taggart's Grill • This former gas station, just off I-84 between Morgan and Henefer, is one of northern Utah's best-kept mountain dining secrets.
Where • 105 Taggart Lane, Morgan; 801-829-3837
Hours • Tuesday-Thursday, 11 a.m. to 9 p.m.; Friday-Saturday, 11 a.m. to 10 p.m.; Sunday, 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. with special brunch menu, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Liquor • Beer and wine
Recommended dishes • Beer battered onion rings and mushrooms, halibut au gratin, Friday and Saturday specials are Dutch oven pot roast and prime rib.
Tree Room • Fine dining at Sundance Resort's signature restaurant. Extensive wine list.
Where • 8841 Alpine Loop Road, Sundance; 801-223-4200.
Hours • Tuesday-Thursday, 5-9 p.m.; Friday-Saturday 5-10 p.m.
Liquor • Full service
Recommended dishes • Tuna tartare, gougeres, buffalo, short ribs.
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