- Vertical drop
- 4,350 ft
- Skiable terrain
- 5,850 acres
- Avg snowfall
- 400 in
- Lifts
- 40
THE FOOD SCENE
Big Sky offers several different kinds of ski-trip meal. At Mountain Village, Westward Social suits a relaxed meal with shareable plates and cocktails, while Chet’s Bar & Grill in Huntley Lodge is a family-friendly tavern. The Cabin Bar & Grill, on the third floor of Arrowhead Mall, is a more deliberate sit-down dinner built around regional Rocky Mountain cooking.
For a meal with a mountain journey, Everett’s 8800 sits atop Andesite Mountain and is reached by Ramcharger 8; plan around lift access and the seasonal dining schedule. Horn & Cantle is at Lone Mountain Ranch, where locally sourced Montana cooking and a Western saloon create a different setting from the resort base.
Down in Big Sky’s West Fork area, Blue Moon Bakery offers baked goods, sandwiches and pizza for a simpler stop before or after the mountain.
APRÈS-SKI & NIGHTLIFE
Mountain Village makes it easy to turn the last run into a meal. Montana Jack is a lively taphouse in The Exchange with burgers, local beers and cocktails; Westward Social offers shareable plates and drinks with mountain views. Chet’s Bar & Grill in Huntley Lodge suits a family meal in a tavern setting.
For a quieter lounge atmosphere, Carabiner is on the terrace level of the Summit Hotel, with fireside tables, a patio and views of Lone Peak. Away from the resort base, Horn & Cantle’s saloon at Lone Mountain Ranch offers a Western setting for a cocktail and something to eat. Check the venue’s seasonal service before building an evening around it.
DINING PICKS
6 curated spots for eating and drinking at Big Sky
On-Mountain Dining
On-Mountain1 pick
Everett's 8800
Top of Andesite Mountain, reached by Ramcharger 8
A high-alpine restaurant for lunch and dinner with Lone Peak views and menus built around Montana ingredients and the resort’s regenerative farm.
Why We Like It
The lift-served summit setting makes the journey part of the meal; visitors need mountain access via Ramcharger 8 and should check the current seasonal schedule.
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Base Area
4 picks
The Cabin Bar & Grill
Third floor of Arrowhead Mall, Mountain Village
A Mountain Village restaurant combining classic and contemporary cooking with local and regional ingredients, including steaks, game and seafood.
Why We Like It
Choose it for a sit-down mountain dinner with regional character. Its Arrowhead Mall location makes it a convenient village option after skiing.
Earlier guide details
Earlier menu idea: Montana Mule Cocktail. Choose from the restaurant’s current menu when you visit.
Earlier hours reference: Afternoon through late evening. Use the operator’s current schedule for your visit.
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Montana Jack
The Exchange, Mountain Village base area
A casual taphouse at the mountain base, serving burgers, American favorites and salads alongside local beers and cocktails.
Why We Like It
A lively option for a beer and a proper meal after skiing, with the convenience of staying at the base.
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Chet’s Bar & Grill
Sunken lobby, Huntley Lodge, Mountain Village
A family-friendly tavern in Huntley Lodge, with Montana dishes, local craft beers and spirits just steps from the Explorer Gondola.
Why We Like It
A comfortable lodge meal for a family or mixed group after skiing, with food and drinks together in the base village.
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In Town
1 pick
Blue Moon Bakery
Big Pine Drive, West Fork area, Big Sky
A local bakery and café with breakfast options, scratch-made sandwiches and pizza—a useful stop before heading uphill or for a simple meal back in town.
Why We Like It
Good for a group that wants an easy meal: choose baked goods and coffee, sandwiches, or pizza without turning the stop into a formal dinner.
Earlier guide details
Earlier menu idea: Breakfast Sandwich on House Bread. Choose from the restaurant’s current menu when you visit.
Earlier hours reference: Early morning through afternoon, 7am-3pm. Use the operator’s current schedule for your visit.
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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.