In the right setting, food is much more than a simple combination of ingredients. Sometimes, it's a full-blown culinary adventure! For those who are on a search for a truly spectacular dining experience that is as unique as it is delicious, one delightfully cozy restaurant in Central Idaho knows a few things about creating an unforgettable meal - and how to craft an equally magical atmosphere. This season, get ready for a multi-course dining experience to remember: a night of impeccable cuisine, romance, and star-studded beauty is just a snowy gondola ride away at the Roundhouse in Sun Valley!

Perched halfway up Bald Mountain in Sun Valley at over 7,500 feet, the Roundhouse is a historic restaurant that has been keeping watch over the valley since 1939.

By day, the Roundhouse welcomes hungry skiers, snowboarders, and hikers hopping off of the Roundhouse Express gondola, and serves up tantalizing sandwiches, soups, and small bites. Its downstairs sister venue, Averell's, warms chilled fingers and toes from the inside out with delicious and creative drinks.

The Roundhouse is the original mountaintop restaurant - the first of its kind in the country!

Inside, memorable meals and rustic Idaho ambiance (think elk horn chandeliers) are just the start of what this Sun Valley treasure has to offer.

Stunning, nearly 360-degree views await diners, each season offering a unique panorama that is positively enchanting.

By night, the Roundhouse takes its stunning setting up a few notches, creating an ambiance of unmatched elegance and romance. The four-point stone fireplace glows brighter. Candles are lit. White tablecloths are refreshed.

But the magic starts well before you're seated. On a starry winter night, the Roundhouse offers a pre-dining experience that is nothing short of dreamy! You can ride the gondola up the mountain and enjoy the glittering lights of Sun Valley and Ketchum below before being dropped off at the lodge’s doorstep.

From here, the exquisite evening continues. Enjoy a hearty, European-style meal of Filet Mignon or Pancetta-Wrapped Pheasant, an exquisite selection of wines and desserts, and unmatched views of the snow-capped Pioneer mountains as your backdrop.

The menu offerings are always stellar, with a little something for everyone that takes advantage of Idaho's seasonal flavors and unique culinary personality.

As the moon rises above the valley floor thousands of feet below the restaurant, the landscape glitters with lights and stars, each jubilant pinpoint of light visible from the sweeping views found at every table. It's one of the most incredible sights in the state!

After dessert, take a few moments to drink in the beauty around you before heading back out into the cold. If you planned ahead and backpacked your skis along, a moonlit night ride down the mountain is a perfect end to a perfectly memorable evening!

We love Sun Valley in every season, but thanks to graceful blankets of snow covering the valley, the Roundhouse boasts a little extra magic in winter! If this unique dining experience in Idaho sounds too enchanting to pass up, grab your reservations to ensure table availability, hours, and pricing in advance.

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