Lookout Day Lodge — Restaurant in Idaho

This might be my favorite ski lodge I've ever been too. The views were spectacular, true 360 of the surrounding mountains, and the food was great. It also had this gorgeous old school vibe. Definitely didn't feel like your "fake but commercialized" ski lodge.

Loved the taco salad I got. You could really customize it. I put pretty much everything on it! Line moved quick and the staff was super nice.

Our crew just sat and chatted and ate for quite a while. Easy to find a table at 1:00pm...

I grew up in the 70's with this place being so crowded that scoring a table at lunch was almost as big a relief as getting out of the wind. (The smell of wet wool and humans is also something in the memory.) Today this place is pretty quiet on your average ski day. More coffee and water breaks than lunch. The burgers of old have morphed to tacos. The seats are period and odd; let someone else sit on the stools. The glass dividers are gems. I always like it best when it's cold...

Only place on the mountain open so definitely a “destination” and the seating setup is great; feels like a well-organized saloon. But the food is worse than cafeteria; worst mountain resort food I’ve had (and I’ve hit 30 ski destinations this year). Reheated and (un)packaged products only. Grab a beer, then have...