Trail Creek Cabin

Name: Trail Creek Cabin
Address: 300 Trail Creek Road, Sun Valley, ID, United States, 83353
Telephone: (208) 622-2800
Price range: $50 and over
Rating: 4.6

4.6

89 Reviews

$50 and over

Comfort Food

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Trail Creek Cabin is Sun Valley’s destination for romantic dining in a rustic, western atmosphere. Originally built in 1937, this mountain-style log cabin-turned-restaurant sits right next to the rambling waters of Trail Creek, with a jaw-dropping view of Bald Mountain in the distance. Join us at Trail Creek Cabin for dinner during the holidays this year - call (208) 622-2800 for reservations.

Located 1.5 miles east of the Sun Valley Lodge (half a mile past the Sun Valley Club).

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Party Size

2 people

DateTime

Sep 27, 2023

8:30 PM

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Elegant
Cuisines
Comfort Food, American
Hours of operation
Thu–Sun 5:00 pm–9:00 pm
Phone number
(208) 622-2800
Website
http://www.sunvalley.com/things-to-do/dining/
Payment options
AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress
Catering
Catering done through Sun Valley Resort.
Private party facilities
For inquiries please call us
Private party contact
Catering: (208) 622-2020

Location
300 Trail Creek Road, Sun Valley, ID 83353
Neighborhood
Sun Valley
Cross street
Sun Valley Road
Parking details
Located a mile and a half up the road from the Sun Valley Inn, turn at the lighted gate and follow the road down to the parking lot located next to the restaurant.
Entertainment
Live music on Wednesdays and Saturdays
Additional
Beer, BYO Wine, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Indoor Fireplace, Non-Smoking, Private Room, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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What 89 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.6

4.6 based on all time ratings

4.5Food
4.5Service
4.8Ambience
4.2Value

Noise • Moderate

89 Reviews

LG
LaurenG
Seattle
9 reviews
5.0
9 reviews
Dined on March 16, 2020
overall5food5service5ambience5
End of the season dinner!
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ThomasG
Baltimore
8 reviews
vip
5.0
8 reviews
Dined on March 1, 2020
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great place
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PaigeD
Los Angeles
2 reviews
vip
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on February 22, 2020
overall5food5service5ambience5
Had such an amazing dining experience at Trail Creek Cabin. The pot pie was unbelievable and the service was outstanding! Highly recommend.
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DaveM
Seattle
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on February 19, 2020
overall5food5service5ambience5
My wife told our waiter that her meal, duck pot pie was one of the top 5 meals she has had in her life. I’ll always reserve a table here whenever I am in Sun Valley.
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JayC
Portland
15 reviews
vip
5.0
15 reviews
Dined on February 19, 2020
overall5food5service5ambience5
Incredibly charming place with interesting history and fabulous food. The Butternut bisque with fennel pollen and beet powder was unbelievably delicious and the scallop special done to perfection. And the view can't be beat. Our server, Terry, made our birthday dinner especially welcoming and memorable. When in Sun Valley, a meal at Trail Creek Cabin is a must.
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JanS
Jackson Hole
9 reviews
vip
4.0
9 reviews
Dined on February 18, 2020
overall4food4service4ambience5
the sleigh ride was wonderful even on a very cold dark night.. The stars that can be seen on the ride make the ride magical. Then the cabin was charming and the food great. FYI Up load the app Sky View to see exactly what the constellations are in the sky....its awesome
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TonaH
Boise
9 reviews
vip
5.0
9 reviews
Dined on March 23, 2019
overall5food5service5ambience5
Our expectations were blown away. We sat near the fireplace, which had a lit fire along and along with the decor, made it very cozy and inviting. Our waiter, John, was very personable, he was the perfect balance of attentive without making us feel rushed. He gave some great recommendations. The food was outstanding! All four of us raved about every course -- brussel sprouts were melt in your mouth and I can't get the homemade ravioli out of my head, even the house salad (which can be unexciting), got rave reviews at our table. Thank you for a great night!
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candacek
Portland
10 reviews
5.0
10 reviews
Dined on March 21, 2019
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great historical hunting Lodge and tasty trout. Wonderful staff was helpful and not rushed.
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RobertR
Jacksonville
11 reviews
5.0
11 reviews
Dined on March 14, 2019
overall5food5service5ambience5
Excellent as usual. A must when your in Sun Valley. Be sure to make your reservation early. They book up.. Bob and Susie
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OpenTable Diner
San Francisco
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on February 18, 2019
overall5food5service5ambience5
Sleigh ride was cold (dress for it) but totally worth it. The full moon over the mountains did clearly add to the the experience. The trout was unbelievable although the member of our party that ordered the buffalo was not exactly unhappy!!
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AndyE
Boise
19 reviews
5.0
19 reviews
Dined on February 15, 2019
overall5food5service5ambience5
Valentines Day dinner. Couldn’t have been better!
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PatrickH415
San Francisco
31 reviews
5.0
31 reviews
Dined on February 10, 2019
overall5food5service5ambience5
Party of 5 including a toddler. Staff was attentive and personable. Food was well prepared and served in timely fashion. Perfect on a snowy evening.
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JudyC
Los Angeles
12 reviews
5.0
12 reviews
Dined on February 9, 2019
overall5food5service4ambience4
Trail Creek cabin is always so warm and inviting, especially in winter. The ambiance was always the highlight, but the food wasn't anything special. We had not been back in several years, and we were pleasantly surprised to find the quality of the food had improved significantly! I had a delicious short rib meal and my husband thoroughly enjoyed his duck confeit. The brussel sprout appetizer was another winner! Our only complaint was we were seated in the yurt room with three large parties that were very loud. Other than that everything was lovely and our waiter, Andrew, took very good care of us. We will definitely be returning soon!
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MO10DOG
Los Angeles
30 reviews
5.0
30 reviews
Dined on February 8, 2019
overall5food5service5ambience5
Such a beautiful spot. The classic old 1930s cabin. It doesn’t get any better in Sun Valley. Been here many times & always love it. Food is excellent. Service very professional. Great ambience
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Bill
Richmond
8 reviews
4.0
8 reviews
Dined on February 7, 2019
overall4food4service4ambience5
Fun experience and great atmosphere. Skied from the lodge to the cabin for dinner. The crispy trout and buffalo tenderloin were fabulous. The only negative was the slightly old, browning lettuce used in the salad. Regardless, will go back next time we are in Sun Valley.
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Mike
Dallas
33 reviews
vip
5.0
33 reviews
Dined on March 26, 2018
overall5food5service5ambience5
Wonderful restaurant with exceptional food and service! We had dinner at the window looking out at the mountains at sunset. An incredible experience. Food choices were excellent. Definitely a recommended place to go!
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TXgirl
Houston
5 reviews
5.0
5 reviews
Dined on March 14, 2018
overall5food5service5ambience5
Trail Creek Cabin never disappoints. The cozy authentic cabin atmosphere, gorgeous views, warm fireplace, attentive service, and of course great food and wine made for a memorable evening.
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OpenTable Diner
Boise
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on March 3, 2018
overall5food4service5ambience5
The service was outstanding and the ambiance wonderful! The room was a bit noisy because they were really busy. We enjoyed the live music. The food was outstanding although the portions were a bit small. If you are hungry, I would suggest making sure to start with a salad or appetizer. The Trail Creek cabin hits the mark for a very special evening, I would definitely recommend to anyone wanting to have an authentic Sun Valley experience.
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StephanieF
Seattle
35 reviews
vip
3.0
35 reviews
Dined on March 2, 2018
overall3food3service4ambience3
We were seated next to a very cold window & asked to be moved which occurred. But then we were placed in a room all by ourselves! The food was good, not great but good BUT our server was terrific & did enhance our dining experience. She was from Poland & was very engaging.
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CherylC
Tahoe
5 reviews
5.0
5 reviews
Dined on February 21, 2018
overall5food5service5ambience5
We have been having dinner here on our visits to Sun Valley the past 6 years. The food is good and the setting is cozy taking you back to the days when Hemingway visited and wrote by the fire. It is definitely a special occasion restaurant. You need a few hours to relax and enjoy.
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TVPRKV
Chicago
13 reviews
5.0
13 reviews
Dined on February 20, 2018
overall5food5service5ambience5
Took the horse drawn wagon to trail Creek cabin from sun valley inn, nice treat! The cabin is beautiful, nice big fireplaces with blazing fires. We appreciate being seated in the dining room without all the small active children. The bison steak and lamb shanks were delicious and very tender. Salads and chicken soup also quite yummy! Staff extremely attentive but not overbearing, and very knowledgeable about the courses offered.
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OpenTable Diner
Boise
1 review
2.0
1 review
Dined on February 1, 2018
overall2food2service4ambience5
you have totally changed the menu from "cabin"- "ski lodge" - "comfort food" to more fine dining. We missed the pot of soup, meat loaf, scones, ribs you used to serve. If I want the type of food you now feature I'll go to the city. We'll not return unless the menu goes back to "cabin" type food
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Nicholasm
Seattle
3 reviews
vip
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on January 26, 2018
overall5food4service5ambience5
Our extended family ate dinner here (including a 2 year old and 4 year old), and as always the setting was beautiful and the food was hearty. It was a wonderful experience for the kids as well, with a new kids menu and waiter bringing their food first. The service was very attentive and we left with full bellies and great memories!
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dinner42
Boise
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on March 25, 2017
overall5food5service5ambience5
Nothing short of heaven. Food was outstanding, our waiter was the best, and the scones sealed the deal. Now, a 25.00 corking fee is a bit much as their winelist is just ok, and over priced as well.
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SallyLC
Atlanta Metro
12 reviews
vip
5.0
12 reviews
Dined on March 11, 2017
overall5food5service5ambience5
Drhoda greeted us at Trail Creek and promptly seated us at a perfect table by the window overlooking the mountains, snow and sleigh riders. Delicious trout and elk tenderloin, luscious salads and fresh berry pie. A night to remember!
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EricL
San Francisco
5 reviews
5.0
5 reviews
Dined on February 22, 2017
overall5food5service5ambience5
Amazing in every regard...food, service, location, history, overall atmosphere...can't wait to return!!!
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Lovefood
West Palm Beach
26 reviews
5.0
26 reviews
Dined on February 17, 2017
overall5food5service5ambience5
cabin in a wonderful remote setting. very cozy atmosphere. we had the lamb burger and the buffalo short ribs. the flavors were delicious. our waiter diego was professional and curteous.
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FGA1
Milwaukee
5 reviews
5.0
5 reviews
Dined on February 15, 2017
overall5food4service5ambience5
the lamb shank was bland and over cooked. The bison steak and trout were superb.
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CharlesS
Greater Boston
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on February 14, 2017
overall5food5service5ambience5
Get the trout. You wont find better trout unless you fished it out yourself!
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OpenTable Diner
West Palm Beach
7 reviews
5.0
7 reviews
Dined on February 14, 2017
overall5food5service5ambience4
Our family ate here after a small mountaintop wedding for my daughter. The food was delicious! Among us we had braised lamb shanks, Idaho rainbow trout and the Bison filet. The portions were very generous and we had leftovers to take home :) The ambiance is great with fireplaces blazing. WE also had great service. We will visit again!
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OpenTable Diner
Boise
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on February 14, 2017
overall5food5service5ambience5
Three best buddies had Valentine's Dinner @ TCC - we all chose the Special V-Day 6 course menu with a glass of champagne for starters and chocolate covered strawberries as a departure treat! We all agreed this was the best dinner in our five days in Sun Valley. Each course was perfectly presented and delicious - our compliments to the new TCC chef! This is definitely a restaurant we'll dine at again and highly recommend to all foodies who appreciate great cuisine & atmosphere!!
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Lindalou
Seattle
5 reviews
5.0
5 reviews
Dined on February 10, 2017
overall5food5service4ambience5
Wish we had tried Trail Creek sooner - it's truly a gem!!
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LeahS
Seattle
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on February 9, 2017
overall5food5service5ambience5
Best place in Sun Valley. The head chef is beyond talented.
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JennyG
Central Coast
6 reviews
4.0
6 reviews
Dined on January 14, 2017
overall4food4service2ambience5
Out of town friends were visiting and we wanted them to experience the amazing Trail Creek Cabin. This is a magical place. The food was very good. The service on the other hand was marginal. This is a restaurant people are coming to for the experience. The hostess and server were not the least bit welcoming. Would have been nice to have some brief chat about the history or some special memorabilia. It's not just a place to eat. Disappointing our server could have been someone working at Denny's. Surprised there are no appetizers on the menu. It really should be open in the summer!!!!
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Localdiner
New York Area
14 reviews
4.0
14 reviews
Dined on January 12, 2017
overall4food4service5ambience5
A charming atmosphere that continues the Sun Valley tradition. Good service, good food. If it's cold, skip the sleigh ride and drive out although I'm sure SV will,provide car service if you decide a one way sleigh ride is enough.
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NadineK
Seattle
14 reviews
4.0
14 reviews
Dined on March 17, 2016
overall4food4service4ambience4
This was our first visit to Trail Creek. The food, service and ambience at the restaurant was great! A couple of things to be aware of: We signed up for the sleigh ride to the restaurant and four course menu. The restaurant automatically charges full fare prior to your actual reservation and requires a 7 day cancellation. The pick up location for the sleigh ride is at the Sun Valley Inn (resort). We were a little disappointed that there wasn't enough snow for the sleigh ride through the woods, instead we loaded a horse drawn wagon that followed the regular road out to the cabin.
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CandJ
Boise
32 reviews
5.0
32 reviews
Dined on March 9, 2016
overall5food5service5ambience5
We had a fabulous experience at Trail Creek Cabin. Spectacular rustic and historic setting. A terrific staff with friendly and professional servers and an excellent manager, Matt. All of them made us feel welcome, attended us deftly, and wished us farewell as we left. The gratin starter is just the right amount and yummy. Soup and brussels sprout salad were delicious. We had all clean plates at our table - NY steak, boar, and bison special. The dessert assortment was excellent. It is very nice to have a selection of small treats to share rather than one big dessert with multiple spoons. Sun Valley has some of the best pastry chefs around. (Check out the sweets at the Konditorei in Sun Valley Mall). We did not do the sleigh/wagon ride, since we have done it many times before, but it is a must-do experience if you are visiting Sun Valley for the first time. Spectacular on a starry night. Trail Creek Cabin will never disappoint. It has the perfect blend of great food, service and setting.
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LarryM
New York Area
12 reviews
5.0
12 reviews
Dined on March 5, 2016
overall5food5service5ambience5
Outstanding food and service. Beautiful place to have dinner.
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OpenTable Diner
Los Angeles
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on March 2, 2016
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great fun, try it !
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MarieM
Washington DC
11 reviews
vip
5.0
11 reviews
Dined on February 18, 2016
overall5food5service5ambience5
We loved Trail Creek Cabin's authentic western spirit and beautiful mountain and creekside views, made especially charming in the snow. The food was exceptional -- the Raclette starter and beet salad we shared, and all of our entrees that we allowed each other to sample (meat and fish dishes). The service was excellent as well. We will definitely return next winter.
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Trail Creek Cabin is rated 4.6 stars by 89 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a reservation

Party Size

2 people

DateTime

Sep 27, 2023

8:30 PM

300 Trail Creek Road, Sun Valley, ID 83353

Additional information

Cross street
Sun Valley Road
Neighborhood
Sun Valley
Hours of operation
Thu–Sun 5:00 pm–9:00 pm
Cuisines
Comfort Food, American
Dining style
Casual Elegant
Dress code
Casual Dress
Parking details
Located a mile and a half up the road from the Sun Valley Inn, turn at the lighted gate and follow the road down to the parking lot located next to the restaurant.
Payment options
AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
Entertainment
Live music on Wednesdays and Saturdays
Additional
Beer, BYO Wine, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Indoor Fireplace, Non-Smoking, Private Room, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
http://www.sunvalley.com/things-to-do/dining/
Phone number
(208) 622-2800
Catering
Catering done through Sun Valley Resort.
Private party facilities
For inquiries please call us
Private party contact
Catering: (208) 622-2020

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