SCHWEITZER
📍Sandpoint, Idaho, USA
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- Vertical drop
- 2,400 ft
- Skiable terrain
- 2,900 acres
- Avg snowfall
- 300 in
- Lifts
- 10
THE FOOD SCENE
At the summit, Sky House has table service at The Nest and quicker winter lunches at Red Hawk Café. In the village, Chimney Rock Grill gives families room to sit together. Down in Sandpoint, choose Trinity at City Beach for a lakeside meal, The Hydra for steaks and seafood, or Evans Brothers for coffee and breakfast at the roastery.
APRÈS-SKI & NIGHTLIFE
Taps at Lakeview Lodge is the village’s adults-only après stop, with pool tables, a dance floor and scheduled winter entertainment. For mixed-age groups, meet instead at Chimney Rock Grill. Arrange a ride down the mountain if dinner is in Sandpoint.
DINING PICKS
6 curated spots for eating and drinking at Schweitzer
On-Mountain Dining
On-Mountain1 pick
Sky House
Schweitzer summit
At Schweitzer’s summit, Sky House looks out over Lake Pend Oreille. Choose The Nest for a sit-down meal or drink, or Red Hawk Café for a quicker winter stop.
Why We Like It
Meet by the fireplace when the wind picks up. Non-skiers can check winter foot-passenger tickets and return rides before coming up to join the group.
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Base Area
2 picks
Chimney Rock Grill
Schweitzer Village
A village grill serving meatloaf, burgers, salads, ahi poke, and carnitas cigars in a large log-cabin-style room.
Why We Like It
The roomy family-friendly setting works for groups, while the menu reaches beyond standard ski-lodge burgers.
Try: Meatloaf
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Taps Bar
Lakeview Lodge at Schweitzer
Taps has a full bar, 20 beers on tap, big-screen TVs, pool tables, a dance floor and a stage for winter live music and DJs.
Why We Like It
It is built as a dedicated après room rather than a generic lodge stop, with games, dancing and live entertainment in the same Lakeview Lodge space.
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In Town
3 picks
Trinity at City Beach
City Beach, Sandpoint
Trinity at City Beach is a Sandpoint New American restaurant with separate breakfast, lunch, dinner, lounge, and wine menus.
Why We Like It
Its City Beach address and all-day menu structure give Schweitzer visitors a flexible town meal, including a reservation option for dinner.
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The Hydra Steakhouse
115 Lake Street, Sandpoint
A downtown Sandpoint steakhouse serving sizzling steaks, fresh seafood, a full bar, and house-crafted cocktails for lunch and dinner.
Why We Like It
The downtown address, post-ski framing, full bar, and seafood menu make it a useful Sandpoint dinner after Schweitzer.
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Evans Brothers Sandpoint Café & Roastery
Granary Arts District, Sandpoint
Evans Brothers’ original café shares its Sandpoint building with the working roastery and serves pastries, breakfast burritos, and sandwiches.
Why We Like It
Daily early opening, order-ahead service, indoor seating, and a patio make it a practical coffee-and-breakfast stop before heading toward Schweitzer.
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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.