Three Lifts to the Top of the World One thing upfront, we did not come for the food; we had breakfast at the Foundry Grill before heading up, so our Bearclaw experience was really about the journey and the views, with a side of genuinely excellent cookies that turned out to be the perfect mountain snack. So take the food commentary with that context in mind. What I can tell you without reservation is that the lift ride alone is worth the trip. You take the Outlaw Express up through the trees to Mandan Summit, then transfer to Red's Lift to reach Bearclaw Summit, and the views that open up are legitimately breathtaking. A full 360 degrees of Wasatch Range, Utah Lake and Deer Creek Reservoir visible at the same time, mountain peaks in every direction. We came as a family and everyone enjoyed the ride. Dress in layers even in summer, bring sunscreen, bring water, and do not forget your camera because you will use it constantly. Plan on roughly 45 minutes each way for the full ride. It is not a quick detour, it is an experience you build your day around. Hiking trails branch right off the lifts if you want to extend the adventure. No gear required, no experience needed. Now for the honest part. The restrooms are a real letdown. We are talking pit toilets in an outdoor cabin adjacent to the summit area. At a resort with the history, the brand, and the expansion budget of Sundance, that is simply not acceptable. Snowbasin has marble restrooms at their mountain top. Sundance has an outhouse. If you have the capital to build new lifts and expand the resort, you have the capital to give your guests a dignified restroom experience at the summit. This is a solvable problem and it stands out badly against everything else Sundance does well. And then there were the rat traps. Visible, sitting out in plain sight near the Bearclaw restaurant area. Not exactly the aesthetic you expect at an Alpine resort. Four stars, and every one of them belongs to that lift ride and those views. Sort out the restrooms and lose the visible pest control and this is a five star experience without question. read more

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My friend and I took the lift up, incredible by the way, and ate at Bearclaw an hour after they opened. We waited in line for about 10 minutes since it's a walk up and order situation. We knew it was going to be pricey because of the location, but it was PRICEY. We got the nachos with beef, which when we split it two ways the price was more palatable and it was more than enough food, but the price tags had us asking for water cups. No water cups, no running water up there. Hence the price. So we settled for no drinks until halfway through the nachos then I got back in line for sodas since I think they were cheaper than the bottle of water. The nachos were good, lotssss of chips. Included sour cream, guacamole, plenty of cheese, we added beef, but the star of the show for me was the jalapeños. Very tasty. The vibes were so good as you can imagine. Everyone was chill and enjoying the views. We had to clean our table before sitting down, but that was due to one person bringing out food and it being poached in there. I'm grateful we got a table actually, it's pretty tiny. It was a cool one time experience that I have already recommended to several people - but yes just a one time experience for me because of the price tag attached. read more

Incredible views from the Bear Claw terrace. The food options are understandably limited (nachos, quesadillas, etc...) and very expensive but it's the only restaurant option up there. For example, basic Nachos are $22!! Tiny plastic cup of mediocre wine is $12. There are also several large signs about prohibiting outside food which most people seemed to ignore. Given the high price of summer lift tickets, it seems a bit churlish to require visitors to spend money on their high priced food options. The bathrooms were filthy and smelly. read more

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The nachos are delicious and filled with toppings. The beef and pork is tasty! We did half and half for meat. Everything tastes very fresh. I loved the olives and jalapeños. The guacamole is flavorful too. The chips had a great amount of cheese. Nothing was soggy either. Very delicious! read more

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A schlep to get to even on the lift The four stars are for the views of course and the little lounge chairs they have on the patio for enjoying the views. They have outdoor and indoor seating On a Saturday at 2 or so they didn't have a wait for four. For service you walk up to the counter and order and pay and they bring the food out to you . The Cesar salad was fresh and crunchy but rhetorical nachos were the best item we tried. Food is average to good. read more

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During the summer/spring, the Sundance Resort ski lifts are open to take you to the very top of the mountain to enjoy food and drinks at Bearclaw with an amazing view of the canyon. Please note that the address on yelp is not accurate. You must navigate yourself to Sundance Resort to take the ski lift up to Bearclaw. When you arrive, there is free parking. A shuttle will take you down to the resort. You can purchase ski lift tickets online or at the ticket booth. You will take three ski lifts totaling 45 minutes. The view is breathtaking. Wear sunscreen and take a jacket. The weather goes from hot to windy very fast. We enjoyed shredded beef nachos and a chicken Caesar salad with a few drinks. They were both very fresh and tasty. It was a nice way of celebrating that we made it to the top. Everything included we spent over $150 for three people. If you want to keep the budget low, I suggest taking your own picnic! read more

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I had low expectations for our order of nachos because - how good can measly nachos be if they're being made in a small kitchen atop a mountain? Well the answer is, very freaking good. The beef and the chicken were delicious. We also tried a rice crispy and giant chocolate cookie that we loved. I will likely now stop here during ski season. It's an epically enjoyable experience. read more

Bearclaw - View out back the restaurant - American Near Me - Sundance, Utah

Stunning views and yummy nachos!! It was a fun ride up the lifts to get here. We will be back! read more

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Considering this is a small place up on a mountain, our group really wasn't expecting much. After taking the ski lift up, we figured why not, let's grab lunch and complete the experience. We knew prices would be inflated too considering you are at a resort, but what we didn't expect was to actually really enjoy our food! The nachos were a hit. Our group ordered a couple topped with chicken. Others tried the chicken street tacos as well, with and without toppings. The chicken was very good! Nachos were loaded and very tasty. Overall we really enjoyed our meal and the beautiful views. Staff were friendly. If I happened to return, I would eat here again! read more

Bearclaw - Nachos + chicken and chicken street tacos(minus the usual toppings) - American Near Me - Sundance, Utah

5 star views!!!! The food is decent for what it is but nothing to get excited about. We split the nachos. Everything they serve has to be super easy to prepare since the restaurant is on top of the mountain so it's great for what it is. The views from the top are absolutely stunning and we took 3 lifts to get there so that was also an amazing part of the experience. We are coming back to do zip lining and I'm sure we'll eat at bearclaw again. The quesadillas looked really good so I'm excited to try them. read more

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Scenery and nachos are amazing.. Sundance in itself is such an amazing place. Thank you Ray Stewart for making this happen many, many years ago. Robert Redford too. The nachos are even better after a trek up Timpanogos EPIC read more

Bearclaw - My trek up to timpanogos but didn't make it due to danger on ice fields and two Moose. - American Near Me - Sundance, Utah

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Couldn't get a beer without ordering something from kitchen. Wait for kitchen was around 30

Nachos with a view! It takes about 45 minutes to an hour to get to the top. (During peak times, it could take longer than an hour.) The lift ride is relaxing and fun to see all the fall colors. Once you get to the top, you must buy the nachos! They can be pricey but totally worth it. We ordered the original nachos but you can add beans (+3) or meat (+5). It fed 3 people comfortably. They also have other snacks, non-alcoholic drinks, and beer at the top too. The prices are higher but they have to drive the food up top everyday so it's worth it. read more

Bearclaw - American Near Me - Sundance, Utah

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What's better than nachos at a restaurant on top of a mountain following a ski lift ride up? Bearclaw Cabin let's you enjoy a 360° view of Heber, Utah Valley, and the Wasatch Mountains after a beautiful 45 minute ski lift up. With a menu of: Tacos, nachos, burritos, and drinks Can't get any better! read more

Bearclaw - a bowl of nachos on a picnic table - American Near Me - Sundance, Utah

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Love love love it! Top of the mountain! Super friendly! Most amazing views in Utah! Great nachos, cookies and full strength beer! (Something I've struggled finding in this state) Ski in, ski out down the pipeline! Great memories!!! read more

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Canned chicken , shredded cheese warmed up in microwave 18$ for nachos ..... 6$ more for protein ..... never again Taco Bell is better ....

Absolutely amazing! We rode up 3 chairlifts to reach the Bear Claw Cabin at 8,250 feet. The views were spectacular no matter where you looked. And the food! Oh my! Our party of six had a variety of burritos, nachos and a quesadilla. The portions were large!!! And DELICIOUS. And service was excellent. We spent a beautiful afternoon out in nature and could not have asked for a better time. Highly recommended!! read more

Bearclaw - Nachos! - American Near Me - Sundance, Utah

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My expectation for this place was a bit high since you have to take a lift about 45 min to an hour to get there. They only have Mexican food and there weren't a whole lot of options either. Our group ordered their nachos and burritos. The only thing I recommend ordering from here is their chicken nachos. Big portion. Great presentation. Do not get their burritos. The rice was undercooked and hard. The flavor was alright but we couldn't get over how hard the rice was. We tried to save it by drenching it in Cholula hot sauce. Still no luck. I took half of my burrito back to our room and microwaved it hoping it'll cook up the rice a little more. Still just as hard as before. read more

It doesn't get better than this!! Such a gorgeous place to enjoy lunch! The views are unbeatable. The tacos, chips, guacamole and beer were fabulous! I would go back in a heartbeat. read more

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Short version: Amazing 360° views, decent food -- can't be too picky at 8,250 ft. elevation with no running water. The cozy interior and solid Wi-Fi connection will beckon you to stay a while. The lift rides up & down are half the fun. Inside was a cool respite from the hot midday sun. Their summer menu includes nachos, tacos, burritos, chips & salsa. Nachos were huge, but came to us barely warm. Toppings weren't more than a couple layers deep, leaving you with half the chips naked towards the end. Super friendly waitstaff who seem to enjoy being there. Surprisingly wide variety of snacks: five different ice cream bars, fresh baked cookies, endless drinks & beers. Large windows to enjoy the view from the inside. Rustic wood tables and chairs with cushioned benches along the windows. My one gripe is I wish there were shaded tables outside. Fun Fact #1 - Bearclaw gets it's name from a character in the 1972 movie "Jeremiah Johnson" (starring Robert Redford) which was filmed in the area and features Stewart Falls. Fun Fact #2 - Despite no running water, the composting toilets aren't half bad! read more

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This is a unique mountain top resort eatery which is one's only choice on the top of the mountain. Part of the Sundance resort group, this rustic cafe style establishment has the typical bratwurst, hot dog and chili, plus they serve a mean platter of microwaved nachos and a decent replica of a bahn mi sandwich. It is full of nice locals from happy valley and has some fun decor on the walls. When you are stuck on the top of ridge at Sundance, be sure to stop by for some good food and company. read more

Bearclaw - The bear claw counter - American Near Me - Sundance, Utah

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This review is for the Bearclaw cafe at the top of the lift, not for the ride which is amazing and I highly recommend that. Maybe we should have gotten the nachos, because the burritos were bad. Dry and tasteless. Such a special location should offer delicious food. read more

Is there anything better then having a beer and a snack while sitting on top of a mountain with both a view down Provo canyon to Utah lake on one sire and the mountains around Heber/Midway on the other? I think not. The staff here is very friendly and the beer selection is pretty darn good considering it's on top of a mountain. So are the snacks. The nachos are amazing. On a nice day the outdoor seating is the place to be with breathtaking views in any direction. read more

Bearclaw - American Near Me - Sundance, Utah

Prices are insane, never will I ever pay $6 for a CAN of beer or $8 for chips and salsa. They used to have a bomb chili dog but they don't even do that anymore. I get that everything has to be hauled in with a cooler from base but these prices are like you're paying someone to hike it up. For sure you're not paying the workers any better for getting it up there either, greedy greedy sundance... read more