- Vertical drop
- 2,538 ft
- Skiable terrain
- 2,614 acres
- Avg snowfall
- 543 in
- Lifts
- 11*
Editor's Pick
Collins Grill for a full-service mountain lunch on the third floor of Watson Shelter.
THE FOOD SCENE
Alta’s dining follows the ski day. Albion Grill is the casual breakfast-and-lunch stop by Sunnyside, while Collins Grill in Watson Shelter suits a longer sit-down mountain lunch. Alta Lodge offers a lodge breakfast, and the Rustler Lodge dining room serves breakfast, lunch and dinner with mountain views. Check lodge dining access when making plans.
APRÈS-SKI & NIGHTLIFE
Lodge dinners and fireside conversation suit Alta’s ski-focused rhythm. Goldminer’s Saloon offers drinks, pool, televised sports and a stone fireplace, but it is for Goldminer’s Daughter lodge guests only. Families are welcome outside the adults-only bar area.
DINING PICKS
5 curated spots for eating and drinking at Alta
On-Mountain Dining
On-Mountain1 pick
Collins Grill
Third floor of Watson Shelter, mid-mountain near Collins Angle Station and Wildcat lift
A full-service mid-mountain bistro with a daily-changing, house-made menu, wine and spirits, and local or sustainable sourcing where possible.
Why We Like It
This is the sit-down Alta lunch for skiers who want to trade boots for complimentary slippers, settle into a mountain view, and choose from small plates, sustainable seafood, meats, and vegetarian dishes.
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Base Area
2 picks
Albion Grill
Main level of Albion Day Lodge near the base of Sunnyside lift
A family-friendly, cafeteria-style grill for breakfast and lunch, with waffles, breakfast plates, burgers, chili, sandwiches, pizza, and grab-and-go snacks.
Why We Like It
The Albion Day Lodge setting makes this a practical refuel for family-skiing terrain, with indoor and outdoor seating and views across Albion Basin and Devil’s Castle.
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Alta Lodge Breakfast
Alta Lodge, 10230 Highway 210
Alta Lodge serves breakfast with a buffet, eggs, and pastries at its ski-in/ski-out lodge.
Why We Like It
Start with eggs, pastries, and the buffet in the same lodge as the mountain access.
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In Town
2 picks
Rustler Lodge Dining Room
Rustler Lodge, 10380 East Highway 210
The Rustler Lodge dining room serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner with mountain views.
Why We Like It
Breakfast through dinner makes this an easy lodge option for a full ski day.
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Goldminer's Saloon
Goldminer's Daughter Lodge at Alta
A ski-season lodge saloon for beers, wings, nachos, and pizza, with pool, televised sports, and a stone fireplace.
Why We Like It
It is an easy post-ski warm-up inside the Goldminer’s Daughter, but visitors should know it is for lodge guests; families are welcome outside the adults-only bar area.
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Plan your meal
Check whether your chosen venue takes reservations or uses a walk-in waitlist. For mountain dining, plan around lift access and service times.