Dining in the Mt. Rainier Area

Whether you're coming off a day of playing hard in the Mt. Rainier backcountry or sledding and building snowmen with the kids, your thoughts soon turn to food, and perhaps a refreshing beverage or two. And no matter what you crave, pizza, burgers and fries, seafood or steak, there's a nearby restaurant serving up your favorites. Find the perfect meal to end your perfect day here.
If you're wanting to start your day off right, there's plenty of places serving up breakfast too.
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Open daily for breakfast and dinner (starts at 5pm) | The Alpine Inn The Alpine Inn Restaurant is elegance with a view. Located at Crystal Mountain, this charming dining room serves gourmet pasta, seafood and steak (vegetarian entree too) and a wide selection of fine wines and hand-crafted northwest brews in an old-world atmosphere. | Crystal Mountain Blvd, Crystal Mountain, WA 98022 Phone: 360-663-7727 | American |
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Open daily for lunch and dinner | BullWheel Pub and Grill
The Bull Wheel is a full service restaurant serving fabulous casual food at the base of Crystal Mountain. Enjoy burgers, sandwiches, appetizers and specialty drinks for lunch and dinner during the ski season. Enjoy aprs ski with live entertainment and late night fun. | 33914 Crystal Mountain Blvd, Crystal Mountain, WA 98022 Phone: 360-663-2265 | Pub Food |
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Open 6am-3pm closed Tues | Buzzy's Greenwater Cafe
On the way to or from your outdoor adventure, stop by this popular eatery in Greenwater. Situated near the White River, this favorite stopping place features indoor and outdoor seating. Well-known for his breakfasts, the chef serves up classic omelets, big blueberry hotcakes and the old stand-by, steak and eggs. Lunch offerings include burgers and sandwiches. | 58106 highway 410, Enumclaw, WA 98022 Phone: 360-663-2421 | Breakfast, Burgers |
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Open daily from 10am-3pm | Campbell Basin Lodge
This new 12,500 square foot lodge located at Crystal Mountain Ski Area is open during the ski season. Visit the food court featuring pasta, soup, grilled, sandwiches, burritos, wraps, gourmet pizza and stir-fry. With breathtaking views out every window, you'll wish you could eat here everyday! | 33914 Crystal Mountain Blvd, Crystal Mountain, WA 98022 Phone: 360-663-2265 | Sandwiches, Soup, Burritos |
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Open daily 11am-close (closing time varies) | Snorting Elk Cellar Located at Crystal Mountain, warm up next to the roaring fire in this cozy Bavarian Rathskeller. Enjoy wonderful food from the deli menu and cocktails, microbrews and wine. This is the place to relax and swap stories of your perfect day on the mountain. | Crystal Mountain Blvd, Crystal Mountain, WA 98022 Phone: 1-888-SKI-6400 | Pub Food |
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Open daily from 11am-2:30pm; Summer: Fri-Sun brunch and dinner | Summit House Perched atop Crystal Mountain's Rainier Express Lift at 6,872 feet, the Summit House serves-up breathtaking views and toe-warming treats. Energize your body with hearty soups, chili, gourmet pizzas, pastas, fondue and fresh salads, in addition to daily specials It's like eating at the top of the world. Open for the ski season. Also open during the summer months for sunset dinners and Sunday brunch -- visit www.skicrystal.com | 33914 Crystal Mountain Blvd, Crystal Mountain, WA 98022 Phone: 360-663-2265 | American, Northwest |
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Serving breakfast, lunch and dinner | Whistlin' Jack Lodge Restaurant Enjoy dining in a casual mountain setting with mountain breakfasts, hardy and lite lunches (salads, soup, chili) and gourmet dinners (steak, trout, venison). Daily specials are always a favorite, with the best of Yakima and Naches Valley produce featured in season. Enjoy Washington wines from the select wine list. | 20800 highway 410, Chinook Pass, WA 98937 Phone: 1-800-827-2299 | American |
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Open: Sun, Mon Tue - Sat: 11:30am - 9:00pm | Milltown Pizza Located in downtown Morton across from the Roxy Theatre. Serving gourmet pizzas, personal pizzas, grinders and calzones. Ask about their Pizza by The Mile. | 204 Main Ave, Morton, WA 98356 Phone: 360-496-2371 | Pizza |
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Serving breakfast and lunch | Bean Tree Coffee House An independent coffee house serving delicious breakfasts and gourmet lunches in downtown Morton. Pastries are handmade and baked fresh daily and high speed internet access is FREE. Whether you're looking for a great meal, a perfect drink or just some excellent company, the Bean Tree is the place to be! | 212 Main Ave, Morton, WA 98356 Phone: 360-496-3368 | Sandwiches, Coffee Drinks |
| Blue Spruce Saloon & Diner
The Blue Spruce Saloon and Diner is located in Packwood in the Cowlitz River area. It offers pub fare, a pool table and TV. | 13019 US Highway 12, Packwood, WA 98361 Phone: 360-494-5605 | Pub Food | |
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Serving breakfast, lunch and dinner | Cody Caf
Open for breakfast, lunch and dinner. Be sure to check out their daily specials and not-to-be-missed homemade pie. | 216 Main Ave, Morton, WA 98356 Phone: 360-496-5787 | |
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Serving breakfast, lunch and dinner | Cruiser's Pizza
More than a just a pizza parlor, this family favorite serves breakfast, lunch and dinner. In addition to delicious pizza pies, try their steak and sandwiches. A great place to relax after a day spent in Packwood's great outdoors. | US Hwy 12, Next to Inn of Packwood, Packwood, WA 98361 Phone: 360-494-5400 | Pizza, Steak |
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Serving breakfast, lunch and dinner | Peters Inn Guests, tourists and friends are invited to dine from the delicious menu of breakfast, lunch and dinner favorites. Liver and onions, hamburgers, steaks, omelets, pancakes, and sandwiches are only a few of our All-American menu choices. | 13051 US Highway 12, Packwood, WA 98361 Phone: 360-494-4000 | American |
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Serving lunch and dinner | Plaza Jalisco Mexican Restaurant
Plaza Jalisco is a Mexican-American restaurant serving daily lunch and dinner specials. | 200 Westlake Ave, Morton, WA 98356 Phone: 360-496-6660 | Mexican |
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Serving breakfast, lunch and dinner | Wheel Caf & Jubilee Room
Serving breakfast, lunch and dinner in a relaxed caf atmosphere on Main Street in Morton. | 145 Main Street, Morton, WA 98356 Phone: 360-496-3240 | |
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Serving lunch and dinner | Digger's Diner
Centrally located in Morton, Digger's offers pizza and sandwich fare. Great place to eat after a hard day hiking or climbing. | 210 Main Ave, Morton, WA 98356 Phone: 360-496-0041 | Pizza |
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Serving lunch and dinner | Spiffy Dine In Drive In
Charming, drive-in diner. Excellent burgers and fries. | 104 Westlake Ave, Morton, WA 98356 Phone: 360-496-5472 | Burgers, Fries |
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Open: 7 days a week for breakfast, lunch and dinner | Alexander's Country Inn & Restaurant With its delicious food and casual, friendly atmosphere, Alexander's is a favorite place at Mount Rainier for breakfast, lunch and dinner. Menu selections include wild salmon, pork, chicken and beef dishes as well as pastas, steaks and salads, accompanied by pacific northwest wines. Their specialty is the rainbow trout caught fresh from their pond. Whatever your order, save room for the wild blackberry pie. Breakfast, lunch and dinner are served seven days a week. | 37515 highway 706, Ashford, WA 98304 Phone: 360-569-2323 | American |
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Open: 7 days a week 7am-9pm | Copper Creek Restaurant Daily international specials, known for their blackberry items, salad dressings, syrups, and homemade pie, homemade breads, this is country cooking with an urban flair. Deli sandwiches and box lunches and picnic baskets available. Dinners feature steak, fish and chicken. Call to see what's cooking today! Located just two miles from the Nisqually entrance to Mt. Rainier National Park. Summer hours (7am to 9pm) in effect. | 35707 highway 706, Ashford, WA 98304 Phone: 360-569-2326 | American |
| Elbe Restaurant & Lounge
A popular local watering hole and restaurant located at the junction of Hwy 7 and SR 706 in Elbe. | 54312 182nd Avenue Ct E, Elbe, WA 98330 Phone: 360-569-2545 | Fast Food | |
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Open: 8am-8pm daily | The Gateway Just outside the Nisqually Entrance, this is a combination restaurant, mini mart and cabin rental. Open for breakfast, lunch and dinner, featuring steak and chicken entrees. | 38820 State Route 706 E, Ashford, WA 98304 Phone: 360-569-2506 | American |
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Serving lunch and dinner | Headquarters Tavern An historic family style tavern serving Mineral since 1904. Headquarters is conveniently located on Front Street just as you pull into town across the street from the lake front campground. The Tavern claims to have the best pizza around the mountain and serves very cold beer. Homestyle dinner every Sunday. Dine-in or to-go available. | 112 Front Street East, Mineral, WA 98355 Phone: 360-492-3261 | Pizza Sandwiches |
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Serving lunch and dinner | Highlander Steak House
From hamburgers to a shrimp, chicken or steak dinner, lunch and dinner specials will please the family and friends. A popular place for locals to gather. | 30319 SR 706 E., Ashford WA 98304 Phone: 360-569-2953 | American |
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Serving lunch and snacks | Jackson Visitor Center Grill
A fast-food style restaurant located in the Henry M. Jackson Memorial Visitor Center in Paradise. Traditional grillfare including hot dogs and hamburgers are served daily from May through September and on Saturdays, Sundays and holidays, October through April. | Paradise, Mt. Rainier National Park, WA Phone: 360-569-2275 | Fast Food |
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Serving breakfast and lunch | Mineral Lake Caf
Located in the Mineral Lake Event Center, this friendly caf offers a wonderful selection of menu items. | 114 Mineral Road South, Mineral WA, 98355 Phone: not available | American |
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Open: 9am-9pm, daily | Mt. Rainier Railroad Dining Co. & Sidetrack Room Enjoy (a stationary!) full service meal in an authentic railroad dining car, right next door to the scenic railroad station. Steaks and fried seafood are staples of the dinner menu along with homemade soups and pie. This is classic American cuisine. Serving breakfast, lunch and dinner. | 54106 Mountain Hwy E, Elbe, WA 98330 Phone: 360-569-2505 | American |
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Serving breakfast, lunch and dinner | National Park Inn Restaurant
This inviting, family-style dining room at Longmire in the Park is open year round and offers hearty meal selections (vegetarian selections available) in a casual setting. Breakfast, lunch and dinner are served daily. | Longmire, Mt. Rainier National Park, WA Phone: 360-569-2275 | American |
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Open daily for breakfast, lunch and dinner: 5:30-8:30pm | Paradise Inn Restaurant
What's a great getaway without great food? Mt. Rainier National Park offers the perfect dining options. The picturesque dining room features American favorites and signature dishes (northwest trout and salmon) guaranteed to satisfy even the heartiest of woodland adventurers. Sunday brunch, served from 11am to 2:30pm, is legendary and runs May 25 through Oct 5. The restaurant closes for the season on Oct 6. | Paradise, Mt. Rainier National Park, WA Phone: 360-569-2275 | American Breakfast Lunch Dinner |
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Summer hours: 10am-8pm | Rainier BaseCamp Bar & Grill
Come enjoy fantastic pizzas, all natural beef burgers, micro-brews and more in a park-like setting. People of all ages can work up an appetite on the free outdoor climbing wall. Aside from sit-down food and spirits, trail lunches and complete meal packages are offered for hikers, climbers and expeditionists. | 30027 highway 706 E, Ashford, WA 98304 Phone: 360-569-2727 | Pizza, Burgers |
| Rainier Overland Restaurant
Rainier Overland offers fine family dining daily, late spring through the fall. A variety of menu items are served to satisfy everyone's taste. The restaurant is ready to handle your group function or cater your special event. | 31811 highway 706, Ashford, WA 98304 Phone: 360-569-0851 | American | |
| Scale Burgers
No trip to Mount Rainier is complete without a scale burger and a home-made milkshake in Elbe! This hamburger and hotdog stand is a fixture in Elbe and features outdoor tables and one of the best burgers around. | 54109 highway 706 E, Elbe, WA 98330 Phone: 360-569-2247 | Burgers, Fries | |
| Elbe Pizza Station
A unique pizza parlor in a railroad car, the Pizza Station serves outside tables and makes local deliveries. Located just fifteen minutes from the Park entrance. | 54106 Mountain Hwy E, Elbe, EA 98330 Phone: 360-569-2020 | Pizza | |
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Open: 7 days a week 7am-9pm | Whittaker's Caf & Espresso
Serving waffles, ice cream, bagels, snacks, sweets and wireless internet in the heart of Ashford and next door to Rainier Mountaineering Inc. Stop by and warm-up with a hot cup of coffee, cocoa, latte and more. Summer hours: open daily from 7am to 9pm. WiFi is available. | 30204 highway 706, East Ashford, WA 98304 Phone: 360-569-2439 | Coffee Drinks, Snacks |