Dinner at The Yurt starts long before the first course arrives. Guests gather at Solitude Mountain Resort for a guided half mile snowshoe trek through the forest under the night sky, a slow and quiet walk that sets the tone for the evening ahead. It is a rare way to begin a meal, out in the cold air with the trees and stars overhead before settling into the warmth of the yurt itself.

Restaurant in Solitude, Utah

Once inside, the chefs turn their attention to a daily menu built around locally sourced ingredients, with a Nordic influenced approach that fits the mountain setting. The full experience runs about three and a half to four hours, so there is no rush. It is a chance to slow down, share a multi-course dinner, and enjoy good food after a walk through the winter woods.

The Yurt is open for dinner Thursday through Sunday during the winter season, and reservations fill up as the snow settles in. Call (385) 282-7155 or visit the resort’s website to plan an evening you will not forget.