Oh my god! The mac and cheese here is out of this world!! Unbelievable. Such a great variety of food. Falafel was excellent. Carrot cake is a must! Cannot recommend this lodge enough. I would ski deer valley every day to eat this good again.
Rachel L.
Finally came back to eat here with my family after 5 years and it did not disappoint. Such a great ambiance and delicious food and service! You're paying for the experience and it's definitely a cool experience if you've never done it before! Order of my meal 1. Cheese plate + charcuterie meats 2. Salad & soups & stews & salmon 3. More cheese 4. Lamb & beef tenderloin 5. More cheese 6. DESSERT Left FULL. All of it was amazing and so good. So excited that we came back here and definitely coming back again.
Carol Z.
Not worth the price! It's a fun experience and my kids enjoyed it but the food is not great. You could have a better meal at pretty much any upscale Park City restaurant. First course: raclette was ok, it was cold and hard by the time I was back at the table Second course: soups and stews were good, salads as well. Nothing was amazing Third course: meat was fatty but tasted good Fourth course: dessert was not great. Chocolate was watery. All in all, underwhelming experience
Cristina M.
This is pricey, but a must for every winter trip in Park City / Deer Valley. It's a fun experience and the food is perfect for cold weather!
Mark R.
Omg what a great night of post ski dining! Best ever we went there and had the greatest time we ever had eating after skiing. Dinner was phenomenal.
Craig Z.
Bottom line: I really enjoyed the experience, and I would definitely recommend for someone that can afford about $200 per person, as long as you are excited about the set up, are generally and omnivore, and come hungry. Summary of the experience: - there are 5+ stations, a couple of the stations could really be counted as more than one, like there were really 2-3 dessert stations - half of the stations are self service - as of now, dinner is $110 + beverages + tax + tip - wine list is big, with a bunch of bottles $75-85, then the prices go up into the hundreds Assessments - service was pretty high touch, replacing silverware, clearing plates, and generally checking in; very nice too - quality of the food was good, not great, e.g. some yellowing arugula, not the highest grade meats, etc. - ambiance was nice, lodgey, of course - Tough to know what to think about the prices because you are in a very touristy area where everything is expensive Other notes: - Not a good place for vegetarians, and absolutely not right for vegans - Also not a good place for food allergies - Corkage was an option on the menu; I think $35 for the first bottle
fernandoaB5005TL
It seems to me that in the end it is just a buffet with the fireplace show and for this they charge too much. definitely not worth it. The best thing is the place where the restaurant is located. If you don't want to leave angry at the bill and feel ripped off, better don't go.
Lindsay B.
I really enjoyed my experience dining at Fireside tonight. Yes, it's pricey, and the quality of the food doesn't *quite* match the dollars on the bill, but you're also paying for the service and the experience, which were excellent. Basically, there are 5 different mini buffet stations set up around the Empire Lodge (which is transformed from a crowded mid-mountain ski lodge to the refined Fireside Dining every evening - feat in and of itself) that you are free to graze at your leisure. They are: -Raclette with accoutrements (4/5) -Salads and soups (4/5) -First meats (3/5) -Second meats (hand-carved lamb and beef) (4/5) -Dessert fondue (3/5) Like I said, the food is good, but not amazing. The drinks and the service are very good, though. And I think that those things can often make or break a dining experience. Some other reviewers mentioned that the raclette was cold when they got it. Mine was still warm and perfectly delightful, if not *quite* as hot as it could have been. But that's what you get with a buffet - you sacrifice optimal timing for variety. I would say that everyone should try it for a memorable and enjoyable evening in Park City, but I don't feel the need to return to Fireside on every ski trip.
B O.
We go hear everytime we are in park city or deer valley! So beautiful and the courses are always changing. Love that it's all over fire. Feels like the Alps! Servers have always been excellent and so Have the drinks!
VirginiaSusieQ
A little pricey, but worth it for the quality of the food and service and the experience. We loved everything, but my personal favorites were the cheese station, veal and mushroom stew, and lamb. I'm not usually a veal and lamb fan, but these were delicious. My Old Fashioned mixed drink was wonderful and we each enjoyed a glass of expectedly pricey wine. Next time, we'll look at buying a bottle, if Utah allows an opened bottle to be corked and taken home.
TLDR: Was highly recommended to me as a "Not to miss" place. As a foodie, I'd say that I'm really happy to have gone once but likely won't go back. This is a super unique all you can eat restaurant with four stations of food found "fireside" (all located next to their own fireplace). $110 per person for adults for food that I thought was ok but not worth the price. The experience is unique though which is why I'm still glad I did it. FOOD: - Station 1 (3.5/5): Warm Swiss Raclette. Wheels of cheese melting by the fireplace onto plates. Table nearby with an assortment of foods to dip in the melted cheese. Mostly meats, house made baguette, small potatoes, pickles, etc - Station 2 (4/5): Kind of a soup and salad station with some meats. Beautiful salads that I wanted to try all of. They also had a pomegranate and maple roast duck, salmon, veal and mushroom soup, and potatoes. - Station 3 (4/5): Meat station! Lamb and steak roasted beautifully by the fire. - Station 4 (4.5/5): Dessert station. Extra 0.5 points because for my birthday they brought out this delicious chocolate frosted cupcake that ended up being my favorite dessert of the entire night. This station was about milk chocolate, white chocolate, and caramel fondue with various desserts to dip into the fondue. They had fresh fruit, cookies, brownies, cake, and more to dip into the chocolate/caramel. -Station 5 (3.5/5): A bonus fifth station! Was a banana old fashioned flambé, burbon brown butter cake with caramel and banana slices on top. Was a little too sweet for me and I wish there was more banana flavor. ENVIRONMENT & AMBIANCE: - Located in the Montage hotel - Huge space with tables found in multiple different rooms by the four fireplaces. - Felt very much like a cabin in the woods from the decor to the fact that you could see horse drawn carriages out the window SERVICE: - Incredible service. Whenever we got up to get a new plate of food, they immediately came in and cleared the plates on our table. We never came back to a table full of used plates from the last station, which was so appreciated. Just make sure you're done before you get up! - Our server was very kind to us and patiently explained how the experience worked - There we're servers at each station who helped carve meat for you or serve you certain dishes. Definitely a high end all you can eat experience. OTHER: - Make a reservation early for an optimal time! Also only available Wednesday - Sunday
Kevin S.
Expensive but well worth it. Located in a beautiful setting on the slopes of Deer Valley, this restaurant did not disappoint. It is a fixed price and has 5 serving stations. Do not miss one of these. Go hungry to make room for everything. Raclette, meats( lamb, duck, pork, NY strip, amazing salads, desserts to dream about, and more.
Arpine T.
The experience does not justify the cost. Our server and the drinks was fantastic however everything else was not. Anyone that plans on making a reservation I urge you not to and to go somewhere else. It is a 4 course "buffet" situation and it was explained to in a fancy way however the first course which was "imported" Swiss cheese was cold and hard and pre put on the plate. The second course was soup/salad and that was probably the most okay meal and the only thing I personally ate. I didn't even try the third course which was the "meat" station bc my husband did and it wouldn't even be something I feed our dog. and a lot of people around us agreed. The dessert station was the 4th station and that was nothing special either just some chocolate chip cookies and brownies. We asked to see the manager and she really didn't seem like she cared, however our waiter was great and they comped 15% but it was still a VERY overpriced meal for what we got. Definitely a rip off. I cant imagine these reviews are real since a lot of people around us felt the same way. Like one of my friends said "I wouldn't pay more than $20 for this Hometown buffet meal"
Zareh S.
Here's the good: it's a nice location and the views were pleasant. The server was excellent and really sold us on the food available for the evening. That's about it. Here's the bad: the food was so subpar and not even worth the price tag. I had two bites of the ribeye and it was so dry and rough and cold. The first course cheese was initially melted but cold and stuck to the plate by the time it was served. I've been to crappy buffets better than this place. Keep your money and go somewhere else in park city.
Becky B
Once you accept the $110.00 per person "entrance fee", dinner is very good and a very cool experience. The fireside cheese is a highlight. You have tons of food options from salads to stews to salmon to prime rib. And, very creative details - like the pretzel croutons to go with the beer cheese soup. Go very hungry! Also be prepared to spend at least $150.00 if you want a bottle of wine. That was a bummer.
Oh my god! The mac and cheese here is out of this world!! Unbelievable. Such a great variety of food. Falafel was excellent. Carrot cake is a must! Cannot recommend this lodge enough. I would ski deer valley every day to eat this good again.
Finally came back to eat here with my family after 5 years and it did not disappoint. Such a great ambiance and delicious food and service! You're paying for the experience and it's definitely a cool experience if you've never done it before! Order of my meal 1. Cheese plate + charcuterie meats 2. Salad & soups & stews & salmon 3. More cheese 4. Lamb & beef tenderloin 5. More cheese 6. DESSERT Left FULL. All of it was amazing and so good. So excited that we came back here and definitely coming back again.
Not worth the price! It's a fun experience and my kids enjoyed it but the food is not great. You could have a better meal at pretty much any upscale Park City restaurant. First course: raclette was ok, it was cold and hard by the time I was back at the table Second course: soups and stews were good, salads as well. Nothing was amazing Third course: meat was fatty but tasted good Fourth course: dessert was not great. Chocolate was watery. All in all, underwhelming experience
This is pricey, but a must for every winter trip in Park City / Deer Valley. It's a fun experience and the food is perfect for cold weather!
Omg what a great night of post ski dining! Best ever we went there and had the greatest time we ever had eating after skiing. Dinner was phenomenal.
Bottom line: I really enjoyed the experience, and I would definitely recommend for someone that can afford about $200 per person, as long as you are excited about the set up, are generally and omnivore, and come hungry. Summary of the experience: - there are 5+ stations, a couple of the stations could really be counted as more than one, like there were really 2-3 dessert stations - half of the stations are self service - as of now, dinner is $110 + beverages + tax + tip - wine list is big, with a bunch of bottles $75-85, then the prices go up into the hundreds Assessments - service was pretty high touch, replacing silverware, clearing plates, and generally checking in; very nice too - quality of the food was good, not great, e.g. some yellowing arugula, not the highest grade meats, etc. - ambiance was nice, lodgey, of course - Tough to know what to think about the prices because you are in a very touristy area where everything is expensive Other notes: - Not a good place for vegetarians, and absolutely not right for vegans - Also not a good place for food allergies - Corkage was an option on the menu; I think $35 for the first bottle
It seems to me that in the end it is just a buffet with the fireplace show and for this they charge too much. definitely not worth it. The best thing is the place where the restaurant is located. If you don't want to leave angry at the bill and feel ripped off, better don't go.
I really enjoyed my experience dining at Fireside tonight. Yes, it's pricey, and the quality of the food doesn't *quite* match the dollars on the bill, but you're also paying for the service and the experience, which were excellent. Basically, there are 5 different mini buffet stations set up around the Empire Lodge (which is transformed from a crowded mid-mountain ski lodge to the refined Fireside Dining every evening - feat in and of itself) that you are free to graze at your leisure. They are: -Raclette with accoutrements (4/5) -Salads and soups (4/5) -First meats (3/5) -Second meats (hand-carved lamb and beef) (4/5) -Dessert fondue (3/5) Like I said, the food is good, but not amazing. The drinks and the service are very good, though. And I think that those things can often make or break a dining experience. Some other reviewers mentioned that the raclette was cold when they got it. Mine was still warm and perfectly delightful, if not *quite* as hot as it could have been. But that's what you get with a buffet - you sacrifice optimal timing for variety. I would say that everyone should try it for a memorable and enjoyable evening in Park City, but I don't feel the need to return to Fireside on every ski trip.
We go hear everytime we are in park city or deer valley! So beautiful and the courses are always changing. Love that it's all over fire. Feels like the Alps! Servers have always been excellent and so Have the drinks!
A little pricey, but worth it for the quality of the food and service and the experience. We loved everything, but my personal favorites were the cheese station, veal and mushroom stew, and lamb. I'm not usually a veal and lamb fan, but these were delicious. My Old Fashioned mixed drink was wonderful and we each enjoyed a glass of expectedly pricey wine. Next time, we'll look at buying a bottle, if Utah allows an opened bottle to be corked and taken home.
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TLDR: Was highly recommended to me as a "Not to miss" place. As a foodie, I'd say that I'm really happy to have gone once but likely won't go back. This is a super unique all you can eat restaurant with four stations of food found "fireside" (all located next to their own fireplace). $110 per person for adults for food that I thought was ok but not worth the price. The experience is unique though which is why I'm still glad I did it. FOOD: - Station 1 (3.5/5): Warm Swiss Raclette. Wheels of cheese melting by the fireplace onto plates. Table nearby with an assortment of foods to dip in the melted cheese. Mostly meats, house made baguette, small potatoes, pickles, etc - Station 2 (4/5): Kind of a soup and salad station with some meats. Beautiful salads that I wanted to try all of. They also had a pomegranate and maple roast duck, salmon, veal and mushroom soup, and potatoes. - Station 3 (4/5): Meat station! Lamb and steak roasted beautifully by the fire. - Station 4 (4.5/5): Dessert station. Extra 0.5 points because for my birthday they brought out this delicious chocolate frosted cupcake that ended up being my favorite dessert of the entire night. This station was about milk chocolate, white chocolate, and caramel fondue with various desserts to dip into the fondue. They had fresh fruit, cookies, brownies, cake, and more to dip into the chocolate/caramel. -Station 5 (3.5/5): A bonus fifth station! Was a banana old fashioned flambé, burbon brown butter cake with caramel and banana slices on top. Was a little too sweet for me and I wish there was more banana flavor. ENVIRONMENT & AMBIANCE: - Located in the Montage hotel - Huge space with tables found in multiple different rooms by the four fireplaces. - Felt very much like a cabin in the woods from the decor to the fact that you could see horse drawn carriages out the window SERVICE: - Incredible service. Whenever we got up to get a new plate of food, they immediately came in and cleared the plates on our table. We never came back to a table full of used plates from the last station, which was so appreciated. Just make sure you're done before you get up! - Our server was very kind to us and patiently explained how the experience worked - There we're servers at each station who helped carve meat for you or serve you certain dishes. Definitely a high end all you can eat experience. OTHER: - Make a reservation early for an optimal time! Also only available Wednesday - Sunday
Expensive but well worth it. Located in a beautiful setting on the slopes of Deer Valley, this restaurant did not disappoint. It is a fixed price and has 5 serving stations. Do not miss one of these. Go hungry to make room for everything. Raclette, meats( lamb, duck, pork, NY strip, amazing salads, desserts to dream about, and more.
The experience does not justify the cost. Our server and the drinks was fantastic however everything else was not. Anyone that plans on making a reservation I urge you not to and to go somewhere else. It is a 4 course "buffet" situation and it was explained to in a fancy way however the first course which was "imported" Swiss cheese was cold and hard and pre put on the plate. The second course was soup/salad and that was probably the most okay meal and the only thing I personally ate. I didn't even try the third course which was the "meat" station bc my husband did and it wouldn't even be something I feed our dog. and a lot of people around us agreed. The dessert station was the 4th station and that was nothing special either just some chocolate chip cookies and brownies. We asked to see the manager and she really didn't seem like she cared, however our waiter was great and they comped 15% but it was still a VERY overpriced meal for what we got. Definitely a rip off. I cant imagine these reviews are real since a lot of people around us felt the same way. Like one of my friends said "I wouldn't pay more than $20 for this Hometown buffet meal"
Here's the good: it's a nice location and the views were pleasant. The server was excellent and really sold us on the food available for the evening. That's about it. Here's the bad: the food was so subpar and not even worth the price tag. I had two bites of the ribeye and it was so dry and rough and cold. The first course cheese was initially melted but cold and stuck to the plate by the time it was served. I've been to crappy buffets better than this place. Keep your money and go somewhere else in park city.
Once you accept the $110.00 per person "entrance fee", dinner is very good and a very cool experience. The fireside cheese is a highlight. You have tons of food options from salads to stews to salmon to prime rib. And, very creative details - like the pretzel croutons to go with the beer cheese soup. Go very hungry! Also be prepared to spend at least $150.00 if you want a bottle of wine. That was a bummer.