- Vertical drop
- 3,400 ft
- Skiable terrain
- 2,154 acres*
- Avg snowfall
- 200 in
- Lifts
- 18
THE FOOD SCENE
The Roundhouse is a gondola-accessed meal on Bald Mountain. In Ketchum, start the day at Java on Fourth, choose Ketchum Grill for dinner in a historic setting, or head to the Pioneer Saloon for steak.
APRÈS-SKI & NIGHTLIFE
Whiskey’s on Main is the downtown sports and live-music stop. For a quieter change of pace, settle into the Pioneer Saloon’s wood-paneled dining room for dinner.
DINING PICKS
5 curated spots for eating and drinking at Sun Valley
On-Mountain Dining
On-Mountain1 pick
The Roundhouse
Bald Mountain, at 7,700 feet via Roundhouse Express
A gondola-accessed Bald Mountain restaurant serving New American cuisine at 7,700 feet, with mountain and valley views.
Why We Like It
Roundhouse Express access makes this a distinctive lift-served lunch setting rather than a generic base-area stop.
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In Town
4 picks
Ketchum Grill
520 East Avenue, Ketchum
A cozy, rustic Ketchum restaurant serving dinner nightly from 5 p.m., with food and wine in a historic setting.
Why We Like It
The exact downtown address, daily dinner start, phone, and direct reservation option make this a practical special-evening choice off the mountain.
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Whiskey’s on Main
Main Street, downtown Ketchum
A Main Street sports bar and live-music venue serving casual food, cocktails and draft beer. The upstairs patio looks toward Bald Mountain.
Why We Like It
Choose a game or concert night for a lively town stop. Check the calendar for the evening’s lineup.
Earlier guide details
Earlier menu idea: Loaded nachos. Choose from the restaurant’s current menu when you visit.
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Java on Fourth
191 4th Street W, Ketchum
A Ketchum coffee shop with a bakery menu, breakfast and lunch, serving fresh-roasted coffee.
Why We Like It
A flexible town stop for coffee and baked goods or a more substantial breakfast or lunch.
Earlier guide details
Earlier menu idea: Breakfast burrito with green chile. Choose from the restaurant’s current menu when you visit.
Earlier hours reference: 6:30am-2pm daily. Use the operator’s current schedule for your visit.
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The Pioneer Saloon
320 N Main Street, Ketchum
A Ketchum steakhouse known for aged beef and a wood-paneled Western saloon filled with period memorabilia.
Why We Like It
Plan a sit-down steak dinner here after returning to downtown Ketchum.
Earlier guide details
Earlier menu idea: Prime rib with horseradish cream. Choose from the restaurant’s current menu when you 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.