- Vertical drop
- 3,060 ft
- Skiable terrain
- 3,081 acres
- Avg snowfall
- Over 344.6 in
- Lifts
- 23
THE FOOD SCENE
Take the Gondola to The Lodge at Sunspot for a winter lunch overlooking the Continental Divide. In town, Bake Haus 232 has breakfast to go at Cooper Creek Square. Deno’s serves Mediterranean-style steakhouse fare, while Hernando’s Pizza Pub suits a group sharing a pie.
APRÈS-SKI & NIGHTLIFE
Vertical Bistro is a village taproom for drinks or a meal after skiing. For an evening above the village, check The Lodge at Sunspot’s mountaintop après dates and return gondola service. Downtown, Deno’s has a full bar and Hernando’s welcomes groups for pizza.
DINING PICKS
5 curated spots for eating and drinking at Winter Park
On-Mountain Dining
On-Mountain1 pick
The Lodge at Sunspot
Top of the Gondola, Winter Park Resort
Ride the Gondola to this mountaintop lodge for winter lunch or a drink overlooking the Continental Divide. Selected evenings feature mountaintop après.
Why We Like It
Skiers and sightseeing passengers can meet for lunch above the village. Check gondola access and the event calendar for an evening visit.
Earlier guide details
Earlier elevation reference: 10,700 ft.
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Base Area
1 pick
Vertical Bistro
The Village at Winter Park Resort
An American bistro and taproom in the resort village, with lunch, après and dinner service.
Why We Like It
Meet here after the last run if everyone wants a drink or a meal before leaving the resort.
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In Town
3 picks
Deno's Mountain Bistro
Downtown Winter Park, 78911 US Highway 40
A downtown Winter Park steakhouse and watering hole, open since 1976, with Mediterranean-style steakhouse fare, fine wines, and a full bar.
Why We Like It
Reserve a downtown table for Mediterranean-style steakhouse cooking and a glass of wine after skiing.
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Hernando's Pizza Pub
78199 US Highway 40, Winter Park
A long-running Winter Park pizza pub with hand-tossed pizza, pasta, appetizers, salads, and a full-service bar.
Why We Like It
Walk-ins are welcome, smaller groups can reserve online, and the exact highway address and phone make it simple to plan for a family or group meal.
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Bake Haus 232
Cooper Creek Square, downtown Winter Park
A grab-and-go bakery near the fountain at Cooper Creek Square. Pick up coffee, a pastry or a breakfast sandwich before heading to the lifts.
Why We Like It
This downtown stop works well for a group staying along US-40 that wants breakfast to go.
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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.