Rafters Smokehouse — Restaurant in Washington

We ate lunch there on Sunday Dec 12, 2021. It is a relatively small restaurant, but their kitchen is either undersized or understaffed - lead time from placing an order (as simple as hamburger and mac and cheese) was 40 to 45 minutes. We arrived at 11:20 am and they were already out of all chicken plates and sandwiches. Waitresses try hard to get food and checks delivered to guests as quickly as they can, but there is only that much that they can do if kitchen is way behind. Food was OK, better than the total garbage typical for ski resorts, but less thrilling than one would expect for the price and worse than one generally expects from a full service restaurant. One generally wants to get a quick but filling meal at a ski resort and go back to skiing. This is not it. Neither speed nor food quality is there. Nothing to "write...

I’m a little surprised by the low rating The Rafters Smokehouse has. I felt like the food was better than to be expected up in the mountain. Staff is SO friendly. If you go during the lunch rush hour, you’re gonna have to wait awhile. From my two days on the mountain I’ve noticed that this place is busy from 12-1:45. So if you don’t want to wait for an hour+ try to go before or after. Granted this review is based on weekday visits. As for the price, I guess I know it’s gonna cost me, so I wasn’t shocked. I don’t mind paying for the cost of food with it being better than traditional bar food and friendly staff. Pro tip: Open a tab when you order. The runners will be able to get you anything you need without having to wait...

Just a heads up for anyone that used to enjoy Rafters Mac&Cheese or Grilled Cheese. They’ve changed the recipe for both, and not for the better… they used to use a nice smoked Gouda and now your grilled cheese will come with a couple cheap deli slices that won’t be completely melted… the Mac and cheese, formerly my sons favorite, now uses what looks and tastes like cheap state fair nacho sauce…. As a customer When considering the price you are paying for the food, one would hope for higher quality not wider profit margins. Rafters WAS doing great considering it’s just cheese and bread. Please don’t try and fix something that...