Summit House Restaurant

The Summit House Restaurant sits near the top of the Mt. Rainier Gondola at 6,872 feet and offers beautiful mountain views out every window as well as from our outdoor patio.  The friendly staff serves great food in an alpine setting with unbelievable views that are both unique and breathtaking. Enjoy a glass of wine or cold beer as you dine. Relax, and soak it all in. On a clear day take in the best views of the Northwest’s most famous volcanic peaks such at Mt. Rainier, Mt. Adams, Mt. St. Helens, Mt. Baker and Glacier Peak.  Open daily for lunch and dinner on Saturdays during peak season. 

2018 Menu Changes: The summer menu has been streamlined to include a few classics and summer favorites to provide faster service for our guests which we’re hoping will result in shorter wait times during peak days.  In addition to the lunch menu, dinner specials will be offered on Saturdays starting at 4 p.m.  There will also no longer be a full bar available however we will continue to carry a great selection of beer and wine. 

2018 Summer Menu (download PDF)

Summer 2018 Hours

Peak-Summer Season
Open Daily June 22-September 3, 2018
Sunday to Friday 10:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.* 
*The Summit House is scheduled to close at 4pm on Sunday, July 15th, for a private after-hours event

Saturdays 10:30 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. (dinner seatings: 4-4:30 p.m. and 6-6:30 p.m.) –  June 30th-September 1st!

Open until 6:30 p.m. on Sunday, Sept. 2nd

Late-Summer Season
Open Daily September 3-September 16, 2018
Monday to Sunday 10:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

Making A Reservation (360) 663-3085

Reservations are only accepted on Saturdays for dinner at 4-4:30 or 6-6:30 p.m. (during Peak Summer Season only).  Due to a high volume of walk-ins, reservations will no longer be accepted for lunch.  Availability will be first come, first serve.  The restaurant is busiest after 1:00 p.m.  If you have a dinner reservation please arrive at the base of the gondola at least 15 minutes before your reservation with a scenic gondola ticket in hand. Reservations can be placed by calling (360) 663-3085.  Reservations do not include a gondola ticket.  We do not accept reservations for the patio, that is available on a first come basis only and is weather permitting.  We cannot split checks for groups larger than 8 people.

Group Reservations (15+ People)

Summer Summit House Group Menu 2018

We are happy to accommodate large groups with advance reservations anytime Monday thru Thursday, and before noon on Fridays.  Groups of 15+ must contact Group Sales at least 5 days prior to the trip to finalize dining reservation (based on availability), and discounted group ticketing.  A credit card is required at the time of booking. All food and ticketing charges will be billed to one account.  We cannot split checks.  There is a 48 hour cancellation policy for groups. No-shows and last minute cancellations will be charged $75.