MAD RIVER MOUNTAIN
📍Zanesfield, Ohio, USA
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- Vertical drop
- 300 ft
- Skiable terrain
- 144 acres
- Avg snowfall
- 40 in*
- Lifts
- 9
Editor's Pick
Mad River Café in the base lodge for a quick lunch, or head upstairs to The Loft for a drink and the day’s bar menu.
THE FOOD SCENE
Mad River Café serves grab-and-go lunches at the base. The Loft upstairs offers pub or grab-and-go food depending on the day. In downtown Bellefontaine, Brewfontaine pairs sandwiches with craft beer and wine on tap.
APRÈS-SKI & NIGHTLIFE
Stay upstairs at The Loft for a drink while the resort is open, or head to Brewfontaine for beer and sandwiches in downtown Bellefontaine.
DINING PICKS
3 curated spots for eating and drinking at Mad River Mountain
Base Area
2 picks
Mad River Café
Mad River Mountain base lodge
A grab-and-go mountain café serving burgers, fries, chicken sandwiches, soups, and salads between runs.
Why We Like It
The grab-and-go format and short, practical menu are built around a fast refuel rather than a long sit-down meal.
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The Loft
Upstairs in the Mad River Mountain lodge
The upstairs lodge bar serves draft beer, wine and spirits. Food ranges from grab-and-go items to full pub service depending on the day.
Why We Like It
Meet upstairs for a drink after skiing. Check the resort’s service hours before planning dinner here.
Earlier guide details
Earlier menu idea: Craft beer and appetizers. Choose from the restaurant’s current menu when you visit.
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In Town
1 pick
Brewfontaine
Downtown Bellefontaine, Ohio
Brewfontaine serves sandwiches, craft beers, wine on tap and cocktails in a former downtown restaurant building.
Why We Like It
A sit-down stop in Bellefontaine where the group can have sandwiches and choose from the beer list after leaving the mountain.
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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.