A beautiful, bustling ski base lodge with friendly service and solid, crowd-pleasing fare; great for apres and convenience, with prices that feel high for the food quality but fair for the mountain setting.
River Run Day Lodge earns its grade through exceptional setting appeal—the soaring log structure and river-rock fireplace create a genuinely memorable lodge atmosphere—paired with friendly, attentive service that keeps operations smooth even during peak apres crowds. Solid food quality delivers reliable comfort classics (pizza, chili, burgers) that satisfy rather than inspire, and peak-time crowding occasionally limits seating availability. The grade reflects a well-executed mountain lodge experience that exceeds typical resort cafeteria standards without reaching fine-dining distinction.
One caveat: Peak lunch and apres periods can mean limited seating and table hunting