This place was amazing. Being from Wisconsin - our crew felt this place reminded us of a classic Wisconsin Supper Club - except just at 7,800 and almost at the top of a mountain. So trust us when we say the food was excellent! And the views.... make sure you try and get a reservation before sunset - the gondola ride was breathtaking and the views were stunning. Excellent service from the always attentive Jeremy from Arkansas!! Would definitely go back!! read more

Good food. Even better views. Kind servers. Suspiciously handsome cook. Would recommend.

I always try to order things that probably wouldn't get prepared at home. This lamb burger with goat cheese and linden berry jam was amazing. The quinoa, red cabbage and Brussels sprout salad was a super bonus. Then to top it off the gondola ride made it an extra special dining event. The staff was exceptional but I wouldn't expect anything different from Sun Valley Resort read more

The Roundhouse - American Near Me - Sun Valley, Idaho

Table of 4 reserved for our family on NYE, months prior. NYE day we receive a call saying they undercharged us $20 per person (it is a fixed rate for NYE). My wife, rightfully so, made light of the situation and told them she found it odd they called us day of dinner. They begrudgingly said they would waive the extra "holiday" rate. I quipped to family that we would be placed at the worst table in the place. We get there and sure enough we get placed in the bar next to the bathroom (there were two tables there, outside the actual dining room). We asked to be moved into the dining room and unfortunately there were no available tables although some were visible and went unused. The other table in the bar ended up causing a fuss, left without eating and wasn't charged. We were not going to ruin our NYE. Food was fairly good but I'm still waiting for my wine to arrive that I ordered. The Manager was making rounds talking to folks but gave me the impression he was not a problem solver and I suspect was the reason we received a phone call when they realized the billing issue. To me this was bush league stuff that should happen at an Olive Garden. Long story long, if you reserve a table make sure you confirm it in the dining room and not in the bar/bathroom area. read more

One of my favorite places to eat in the world! Love the decor and the history of the place. I've been very fortunate enough to try all the items in the menu and every dish is truly delicious. The staff is also nice and professional. I did not think I would be eating lunch with my mom and my friends five days in a row but each time was a blast! The fondue is the best and love all of there salads. read more

The Roundhouse - American Near Me - Sun Valley, Idaho

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Just had lunch here on the deck with my family and I was so pleased with everything! I have been to the roundhouse many many times during both winter and summer seasons over the past few years and I have to say that so far this has been the best summer experience for me. The vibe was great, the food was great, and the service was wonderful. The staff were all happy and helpful and everything seemed to flow. The deck was packed with families and hikers, good tunes, and lots of happy faces. Good job on this one SV mountain food peeps. It's workin! read more

The Roundhouse - Summer on the deck at roundhouse - American Near Me - Sun Valley, Idaho

The iconic Roundhouse is located off River Run, so you can ski to the lodge. However you must climb 3-4 flights up. When you arrive the service is notably sour. They wouldn't serve food on the HUGE view deck. They said we could order bar food and take it outside ourselves, however they neglected to tell us the bar only accepts cash. Gosh people...how many skiers cash a bunch of cash. We ordered $7 worth of fries which was a measly serving. Skip the Roundhouse for a better expetience read more

The Roundhouse - American Near Me - Sun Valley, Idaho

...without a doubt...the best view of any dining experience in the valley...Averall's is a restaurant within the Roundhouse that is more fun.. read more

The Roundhouse - American Near Me - Sun Valley, Idaho

Madalyn from North Carolina was the absolute best. We came in at 1pm and the place was so busy and she accommodated is with a smile and the best service yet! Highly recommend asking for her this holiday season! Merry Christmas, Madalyn! read more

Can't Beat the Views. Service Was slow and the Food is not worth the hike (or gondola). read more

Sun Valley is special, and the Roundhouse is one of the traditions. Due to an injury I wasn't able to ski this year, but I'll tell ya the Gondola made it possible to get my view on! I loved the ride (But not the price! Holy cow it's expensive) then happily enjoyed the view before going into the roundhouse for lunch. THE FOOD: They have an interesting mix of food. Right now, it seems everyone in Sun Valley needs to do a Kale Quinoa salad. And they of course had this. I had that on the side of my club sandwich. My husband ate an Elk burger and fries which he enjoyed! THE DRINKS: Pomegranate Mimosa...um.. yes please. But if you are a Margarita fan, this was truly one of the best we had ever tried. WOW! I was almost bummed to have my mimosa, ALMOST... both were great. TIPS: Make a reservation or be prepared to wait. Also, if the smell of Fondu, also on the menu, then this is not your place. My niece and husband couldn't get over the stinky cheese stench. read more

You can't beat the setting - high up on the mountain after a pleasant gondola ride. We waited about 40 minutes for a table for 2. The restaurant was at least half empty; the maitre'd told us they can only seat so many based on the small size of the kitchen, that can't keep up with more guests. But it's a nice place to wait; walking around the building gives a whole range of spectacular views. The menu was diverse but just a little limited; the food was well-prepared and tasty. We were VERY disappointed by the service. It was slower than it should have been. Our waitress disappeared for long periods. I had to request three times to get a refill on my coke. And then it took a long time to get our check. I don't know if it was just a bad day, a bad waitress, or if this is normal for the restaurant... read more

Best place on earth! The perfect place to enjoy a break mid-ski. And the service was incredible - a big thanks Madalyn!

Food here is great. Service is ok. Dont bother showing up if you dont have a reservation...especially if you have a large group. You will find that you will fend for yourself by hovering over guests wrapping up their meals so that someone else doesnt steal your table. Be warned. You need patience to eat here and even more patience to camp out and get a table. read more

This restaurant on top of the mountain is super cute and cozy. The service is wonderful and friendly, offering us hot chocolate when we entered the door from the cold. I had the elk and it was great, very large portions at this restaurant. The cheese fondue was also good, but didn't come with much besides bread for dipping. My only complaints with this place are the expensive ticket for the gondola ($20 just to walk on the damn thing, but you get $10 off the price of your lunch) and though I love the accordion guy who plays in the corner, I wish he would stay there and not come over to the table. read more

We always visit the Roundhouse during our annual birthday and ski trek to Sun Valley and this year did not disappoint! We received fantastic service from Olga and enjoyed wonderful food and views of the valley below. Croque Monsieur, Duck salad and the fondue (which is an absolute must!!) were all incredible! Highly recommended... Just make sure you have a reservation! read more

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Absoulety ridiculous that you have to pay $30 per person just to ride the gondola to restaurant.

I was there on Friday for lunch with 5 others. While the place had a beautiful view, I must say that the service was very slow for a business that only has one seating for lunch. They really needed a manager on site who was really on top of things to take up the slack. I had a Salmon BLT sandwich that didn't have Lettuce (spinach instead) or Tomato (was simply missing). They need to rename the sandwich. Maybe it was a bad day for them but it was my only trip to that restaurant. If the service was excellent and the menu was what it promised, then I'd recommend to others freely. But since it wasn't, I'd say only go up there for the view and the experience. I will try it again next year during ski season and hope that they improve. read more

B. Shea is the best. Always sweet and accommodating. Thank you for making me feel st home in Sun Valley each time I see you!

Jeremy our server was kind, courteous, and extremely cheerful! He was very attentive and made our experience at the Round House even better than expected! Amazing views and amazing people. Can't wait to go back! read more

This place never disappoints. The summer menu, while small and simple, included enough hearty options to completely satisfy. And this was after the 5 mile hike from River Run Lodge to the summit!! One Steigl Radler (SO refreshing), iced tea, turkey-brie sandwich and pasta salad later, I'm a happy girl. On top of the great summery fare, the staff are personable and courteous. It's worth noting that it's not a full service place - in the summer (aka off season), you order at the front counter and take a number and your drinks, seat yourself, and the food comes out shortly. In spite of the simplified service, the staff still takes their service role seriously to make it a comfortable visit. There's a reason I always come back here, and it's not just for the views. :) read more

Beautiful ride up the lift for dinner. I had the best gnocchi, highly recommend it! The wait staff was very pleasant and did a great job clearing plates in a timely fashion. The food here is all around incredible, the menu is small but everything is very well done. My family and I loved the fondue that was brought out for dessert. Not to mention that the restaurant itself was rustic and has a beautiful large fireplace in the center of the dining room. The noise level and space between tables was good too. It was fun to experience such an historical place in Sun Valley! We stayed super late and the manager Michael was so kind to us! You can tell how hard the kitchen and stuff works here to make everything great. Next time you're in Ketchum you have to come eat here! read more

The Roundhouse - Had a wonderful dinner at The Roundhouse with the whole family! - American Near Me - Sun Valley, Idaho

Dylan and the round house rock! Epic day! Love the fundo. Beautiful view and so warm and welcoming. If you're cold on the slopes head here you won't regret it. Coldest colors light on the mountain. Whether you're skiing or not. Rude the gondola. So fun. read more

Round house is always a highlight of my visit to sun valley. A fun place to meet up with family and friends. Dylan was amazing this year. So accommodating to our large party. We all throughly enjoyed our fondue lunch. We will be back next new years!! read more

Below average service, brought the wrong items out to the table a couple times. Chicken looked and tasted like it was cooked in a microwave. Quite over priced for what you get. Enjoy the extra $8 you signed on my tip line!! read more

This review is more so for the management of Sun Valley and Roundhouse so they can see how horrible they are making Roundhouse in the summers. 1) We show up without a reservation and ask for a table for 3. We're told its going to be a 15 minute minute wait for a table without shade on the deck, or 30-45 minutes for a table with shade. That's fine...not a big deal...except that when we get seated out on the patio there are virtually 20 tables, and only 4 of them have people seated at them. What a joke. Maybe they're trying to give the perception that the place is exclusive, etc by having us wait for no good reason at all. 2) It is really hot on that deck during the summertime, which is fine. But my problem with this place is that there were at least 8 tables under the shade that were completely empty for the duration of our lunch...and you're going to tell us that its going to be a 30 minute wait? F-off. The table immediately behind us was in the shade and had dirty plates that went un-bussed for the duration of our lunch. Seriously...you can't buss 2 plates and sit people on a table that isn't going to burn their arms? 3) Oh, and by the way, if you're going to have metal tables on the deck under the scalding sun in SUN VALLEY, maybe you should put some table cloths out so that A) you don't attract a bunch of hobos (ie, make a little effort if you're going to charge $100 prices for a lunch), but B) so that people don't get second degree burns. The bottom line with this place is that the food is actually good if it ever makes it to your table in a reasonable amount of time. It should be...they have CIA trained Chefs running the show. But more importantly, the whole EXPERIENCE is just so horrible and frustrating from a service standpoint. The service is slow, the seating management is poor, and its impossible to find people to help you. Obviously whomever is running this place needs to go back to hospitality management school. Doesn't seem like rocket science to me...keep the tables bussed, seat people if you've got the tables available, and take their orders. The ridiculous charade of whatever this place is doing is just so off-putting. Mr. Holding would make heads roll if he witnessed this. This unfortunately is not an isolated event. I go here once a year because I think somehow it will be a different experience...but it isn't. Its a royally frustrating experience every time, which is why I took the time out of my day to write this. I will be calling Sun Valley food and beverage management as well...that's how disappointing this experience was. read more

Very nice little restaurant high up on bald mountain - amazing views and very pleasant, especially in the summer. It is a casual area and a necessary stop if hiking or biking on bald mountain. The ambiance is nice - you can eat while surrounded by beautiful Idaho mountains. The menu is somewhat limited, with sandwiches as the main lunch option, but the portions are good and the food is okay - although nothing particularly special. My favorites were the mezze platter and the salmon from the kids menu. I can't really imagine what this place would be like in the winter, but judging from the inside I can imagine that it would feel very cozy and homey. Overall, the food in this restaurant is nothing amazing, but the ambience and the views are spectacular and it is a solid pit stop on your bald mountain Idaho adventure. read more

Located half way up Baldy mountain, Roundhouse is accessible from the Warm Springs Gondola. Great for lunch and dinner. The view from Avril's bar is spectacular at night. The food is great but the atmosphere is even better. The main dining room has a multisided fireplace and raw wood beams along with antler chandeliers. I had fondue which has two choices for dipping. Next up fillet with prawns which did not disappoint. There was no charge for us to ride the Gondala. The place has been around since the 1930s and is a must for anyone coming to Sun Valley. read more

I literally have to give this restaurant a 5 star review for a few reasons . First of all is this place is packed to the brim without even room at the bar during peak hours so beware there .. that's really my only gripe but I was still able to get a beer and finish watching the green bay game up until I was seated... here's when things got really interesting . I told the maitre de I needed a table for 4 and I was sitting there's for 35 min before the rest of my party arrived. In my opinion and experience a lot of places will make you give up the table in such peak hours but they were so patient with me I was shocked. My server Ken was incredible and should be promoted immediately, he provided excellent service and when we were all done I went to the balcony to take a pic and the maitre de ran out just to help me take the perfect pic .. all in all 5 star experience!!! read more

If I could give it no stars I would. The food was gross, service lacked, the whole view would've been better if there wasn't a restaurant. AND on the website it said it was closed...took several phone calls to find out it wasn't. Also, they don't mention $25/person to get up to The Roundhouse. My boyfriend got sick from the food and it almost ruined our night. read more

If you have the chance, have a meal at the Roundhouse, it's an incredible experience. The view is stunning, the food is delicious, and the service is very good. Thanks to Jeremy for taking care of our large table (and snapping a photo of us in front of the mountains)! read more

What a view! Great salads and burgers. Kid friendly.

Food was okay, but they don't have coffee! No coffee of any kind. A bartender there said it was because they used to brew two gallons of it and pour it all out at the end of the day. But how hard is it to have a little Mr. Coffee there and make a pot? Or a keurig? What about a French press? read more

Love the fondue or the smoked salmon plate. Great for sharing, staff a little more snobish than River Run or Seattle Ridge Lodges, but that was our experience this year. Staff changes from ski season to ski season. We LOVE this resort. read more

restaurant closes at 3pm and we got there at 2:30. We had to find someone to take our order then we were told there too late to order food. The cook had an attitude with us and we'll never go there again. Don't go here if you're hungry. read more

This historic restaurant at the top of the Roundhouse Lift is one of my favorites! Reservations are a must! We had the cheese fondue! It's just wonderful. And we split a Croque Monsieur which was delicious. The service from Olga was wonderful. She was our waitress last year as well. We'll return to the Roundhouse over and over. Highly recommended! read more

With views this spectacular and a location over halfway up a mountain, The Roundhouse could be forgiven for cheap, low quality food - but they don't need to be, because their food is fantastic, and exactly what you need after a long day on the mountain, especially when paired with a cold Stiegl Radler! Highly recommend the chicken club and turkey W/brie sandwiches, sit out on the patio while you eat for a full view of Sun Valley! read more

We had a wonderful fondue lunch break after a morning of hitting the slopes. Our server, Jerome, was friendly, helpful, and attentive. Highly recommend this if you want high quality food with a view! read more

Great food, great times! Dylan was fantastic. Absolute necessity when on the mountain. Will be back soon!

Beautiful setting-rode the gondola up to this scenic view and sat on the outdoor deck. I had the pulled pork sandwich-very tasty-and my husband is still raving over the lamb sandwich 2 days later! Great spot! read more