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The Dining Room @ Village Lodge - Sugar Bowl Resort, Norden, CA

The Dining Room @ Village Lodge - Sugar Bowl Resort

4.9
4.9
18 Reviews
$31 to $50
Contemporary American
We are currently closed for the season as of April 23th, 2023, We look forward to seeing you next winter season.



Fine dining with a view, enjoy Bay Area-inspired California cuisine in a classic high-alpine Lodge. An oversize wood-burning fireplace greets you, while you take in beautiful photos depicting the history of Donner Summit, on your way to a meal you won't soon forget. Featuring fine dining selections such as Scottish seared salmon, elk tenderloin and vegetarian penne pasta, complete with an extensive wine selection to perfectly complement the experience.

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Additional information

  • Dining style

    Fine Dining

  • Cuisines

    Contemporary American

  • Hours of operation

    Dinner Thu–Sat 5:00 pm–8:00 pm

  • Phone number

    (530) 426-7002

  • Payment options

    AMEX, Discover, MasterCard, Visa

  • Dress code

    Smart Casual

  • Executive chef

    Mark May

  • Neighborhood

    Truckee

  • Parking details

    Private Lot

  • Additional

    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Indoor Fireplace, Non-Smoking, Private Room, View, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 18 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.9
4.9 based on recent ratings
  • 4.8Food
  • 4.9Service
  • 4.9Ambience
  • 4.6Value

NoiseModerate

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  1. Lmbd

    San Francisco

    133 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    133 reviews

    Dined on April 21, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great food and great service with a beautiful view of the snow covered mountains. The menu has a variety of good options and the portions were generous.
  2. KarenN

    Yosemite

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on April 15, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The hummus plater was delicious as was the arugula and little gem salads. The flourless chocolate cake was a true delight for capping off a great meal. Service from Ella was exemplary as usual.
  3. DaveS

    San Francisco

    4 reviews

    4.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on March 26, 2023

    overall4food3service5ambience4
    Great view, excellent service. Perfect way to start the ski day!
  4. LizL

    San Diego

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on March 17, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Beautiful view, great food, friendly service. Highly recommend!
  5. WendyB

    San Diego

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on February 12, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Incredible service, delicious food, and beautiful dining room with views of the Disney and Lincoln. We enjoyed every moment—from the gondola ride over to the yummy birthday dessert.
  6. OpenTable Diner

    London

    1 review

    vip
    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 11, 2023

    overall5food4service4ambience5
    Five stars for the unique experience Having dined at every restaurant on the North shore and having many favorites in Truckee we decided to have more of an adventure dinner by going to the dining room at Sugar Bowl. Just the experience of getting on a 1960s era gondola to get to your dinner is a thrill and sets the tone for the evening When you arrive at the hotel itself there is a lot of energy young families kids and vacationers that make it feel energetic and lively The hotel and dining room itself have been updated recently and it has a nice rustic yet modern feel. The menu is focused and not overly ambitious. The service is solid to very good The food is on par with traditional North shore cooking... And the prices are reasonable for vacation town USA We will return and it is a place that we will likely bring a number of couples and friends for The unique Tahoe experience that is unmatched.
  7. KarenN

    Yosemite

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on February 10, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    A wonderful evening. The hummus appetizer was perfect with lots of hummus , garlic and the naan was the best we have ever had. The scallop appetizer was cooked perfectly but wish there were more than 2 scallops for $26. The argula salads we both had were tasty and filling.
  8. stacey

    Sacramento

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on January 8, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Wonderful experience, excellent food, fantastic service. Such a cozy atmosphere, love the historic photos.
  9. OpenTable Diner

    San Francisco

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on December 26, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Food was amazing and the server, Mary, was charming and generous. She worked very hard to make sure our nut allergy requirements were covered.
  10. OpenTable Diner

    Tahoe

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on December 25, 2022

    overall3food3service5ambience5
    The menu did not indicate this was a buffet
  11. SandyD

    Sacramento

    10 reviews

    5.0

    10 reviews

    Dined on February 2, 2020

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The Dining Room at the Village Lodge was built in 1939 and is commemorated with historic photos throughout. It is a charming fine dining experience, excellent food to be enjoyed in a casual setting after skiing, or after an evening ride in on the gondola. Menu is gourmet and changes frequently. The walnut tart dessert is scrumptious. Definitely recommend it to anyone visiting Donner Summit in the winter. The dining room is open during the ski season only.
  12. KarenC

    San Francisco

    13 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    13 reviews

    Dined on February 1, 2020

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We really enjoy eating at the Dining Room for lunch when we are skiing. It's become a tradition for us. I love the convenience, the warmth and the upscale menu. Service was perfect and professional. We eat here every time we ski at Sugar Bowl.
  13. JeffJ

    Sacramento

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on January 2, 2020

    overall5food4service3ambience5
    For 15 anniversaries in a row, this place is magical. Surrounded by international skier families, it's rustic, elegant, and casual. One of the best wine lists I've seen. Service staff is very friendly and reasonably efficient. And the menu has a delicious assortment, all prepared perfectly. The gondola ride in is also a special treat, with a short walk outside on the snow to the lodge. No traffic, and parking is a breezed. A very special evening indeed! We'll be back for the next anniversary, and the next, and the next . . .
  14. OpenTable Diner

    New York Area

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on January 1, 2020

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The restaurant is great. Excellent food and service.
  15. Sally

    San Francisco

    8 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on December 28, 2019

    overall4food4service5ambience3
    Very nice setting, but not good for a date... loud, people and many kids! Large portions not gourmet even though it looks like it should be.
  16. MikeR

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on December 15, 2019

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The Dining is great; from the wood fire place to the vintage charm, the ambience is worth the trip. The gondola ride in is fun for anyone too. The staff was great, sat us early and we had an excellent server.
  17. ScottP

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on April 13, 2019

    overall3food4service4ambience5
    I was looking for a hearty breakfast prior to a day of skiing. I ordered the mushroom omelette. I was expecting a three egg omelette and it was probably made from two eggs and the potatoes although tasty were too few. Consequently, I ten ordered the french toast to fill me up. That was a little more generous in serving size. Overall, the food was good, but at $30 for breakfast, a little too pricey for breakfast.
  18. katherinei

    Los Angeles

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on March 28, 2019

    overall5food5service4ambience5
    Ideal spot

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The Dining Room @ Village Lodge - Sugar Bowl Resort is rated 4.9 stars by 18 OpenTable diners.

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Google Map for The Dining Room @ Village Lodge - Sugar Bowl Resort

629 Sugar Bowl Rd, Norden, CA 95724

Additional information

  • Neighborhood

    Truckee

  • Hours of operation

    Dinner Thu–Sat 5:00 pm–8:00 pm

  • Cuisines

    Contemporary American

  • Dining style

    Fine Dining

  • Dress code

    Smart Casual

  • Parking details

    Private Lot

  • Payment options

    AMEX, Discover, MasterCard, Visa

  • Executive chef

    Mark May

  • Additional

    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Indoor Fireplace, Non-Smoking, Private Room, View, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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