Where to Eat

Summer Dining at Crystal Mountain

Open daily June 16- September 23, 2012

Summit House Restaurant

At 6,872’ the Summit House is Washington’s highest elevation restaurant. Enjoy fine dining in a casual atmosphere. The Executive Chef prepares cuisine that rivals the striking views of Mt. Rainier and the Cascade Range. The Summit House is accessed by the Mt. Rainier Gondola. Open for lunch daily and dinners Thursdays(July/August only), Fridays & Saturdays LEARN MORE

Taco Truck

Located outside of the Base Area Lodge, the truck offers quick delicious lunch options.

Schedule: Open daily, weather permitting

The Market

The Market is a grocery store located at the base area just past the gondola terminal. The Market carries most essentials along with an assortment of snacks,grab n’ go lunch items, beer, wine and soft drinks to go.

Schedule: Open daily

Alpine Inn

Located across the foot bridge in the upper parking lot. This charming dining room serves Continental Breakfast 7:30am-9:30am, Lunch 11:00am-5:00pm and Dinner 5:00pm-9:30pm daily starting the end of June. Enjoy friendly service, fine dining and superb cuisine in this cozy mountain restaurant. (360) 663-2262

Snorting Elk

Relax next to a roaring fire in this traditional Bavarian Rathskeller with full cocktail service, a great selection of micro-brews and wine along with excellent food service from the Alpine Inn. The Snorting Elk is the place to swap stories after a perfect day on the mountain. Open the end of June through the beginning of September for lunch, dinner and bar service Monday-Friday 4pm-10:30pm (or later) and Saturday/Sunday 3pm-10:30pm (or later). (360) 663-7798

Gift Cards

Purchase a gift card that may be used towards dining at the first 3 listings above