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.
| Open daily for breakfast and dinner (starts at 5pm) |
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. Free Wifi too. |
33818 Crystal Mountain Blvd, Crystal Mountain, WA 98022 360-663-7727 |
American Menus: Dinner |
| Open daily winter season only |
BullWheel Pub and Grill OPEN WINTER SEASON ONLY |
33914 Crystal Mountain Blvd, Crystal Mountain, WA 98022 360-663-3085 |
Pub Food |
| Open daily winter season only |
Campbell Basin Lodge OPEN WINTER SEASON ONLY |
33914 Crystal Mountain Blvd, Crystal Mountain, WA 98022 360-663-2265 |
Sandwiches, Soup, Burritos |
| 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. Also, live music on the weekends and Marta's famous Taco Tuesdays. Free Wifi too. |
33818 Crystal Mountain Blvd, Crystal Mountain, WA 98022 1-888-SKI-6400 |
Pub Food |
| Lunch daily Dinner: 5pm-closing Fri & Sat, June & Sept; Thu-Sat, July & Aug |
Summit House Perched atop the Mt. Rainier Gondola at 6,872 feet, the Summit House, Washington's highest elevation restaurant at Crystal Mountain, serves-up breathtaking views from Mt. Rainier to Mt. Baker and Mt. Adams , classic northwest fare and rotating seasonal menus. Call for reservations: 360.663.3085. |
33914 Crystal Mountain Blvd, Crystal Mountain, WA 98022 360-663-3085 |
American Menus: Winter Sunset Dinner Video |
| Closed for the season |
Sunrise Snack Bar The Sunrise Day lodge features a snack bar with hearty dining options for the entire family. Enjoy a mouth-watering cheeseburger hot off the grill, super all beef hot dogs, deli sandwiches, chili, soup, and soft serve ice cream cones. Dine in or take out and enjoy a picnic surrounded by the awesome beauty of Sunrise. |
Sunrise Day Lodge, Sunrise, Mt. Rainier National Park, WA |
Burgers Deli |
| 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 State Route 410, Naches, WA 98937 1-800-827-2299 |
American |
| Mon-Fri 8am-4pm; Closed Sat & Sun |
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 (Wifi) 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 360-496-3368 |
Coffee Drinks, Sandwiches |
| Mon-Sat: 6am-6pm Sun: 7am-6pm |
Bear Country Espresso Pick up a great cup or coffee or other specialty drink at Randle's Bear Country Espresso. |
9802 US Highway 12
Randle, WA 98377 360-497-2323 |
Coffee Drinks |
| M-F: 10am-2am Sat-Sun: 7am-2am |
Big Bottom Bar and Grill The Half-Pound Big Bottom Burger is our specialty. Enjoy a delicious meal in a casual, friendly atmosphere along Highway 12 in Randle. Breakfast is served Saturday and Sunday. |
9791 US Highway 12
Randle, WA 98377 360-497-0561 |
Burgers |
| Serving lunch and dinner |
Blue Spruce Saloon and 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 360-494-5605 |
Pub Food |
| Mon-Fri: 7am-Closing Sat-Sun: 11am-Closing |
Bucksnort Pub Food, daily specials, COLD beer, drinks and FUN! |
198 Main Ave,
Morton, WA 98356 360-496-5355 |
Pub Food Menu |
| Open Daily: 7am- 5pm |
Butter Butte Coffee Sip your mocha and read the latest travel journals. Enjoy a delicious fresh muffin. We roast our own beans... Home of "Packwood Roast." Featuring Reff WIFI and indoor seating. |
105 E Main St, Ste 791
Packwood, WA 98361 360-494-5600 |
Coffee Drinks, Snacks |
| Mon, Wed-Sun: 11am-7pm |
Cliff Droppers Cafe Enjoy great homemade, hand crafted burgers, hot dogs, sandwiches, 16 flavors of ice cream and take n bake pizza. A great place for the whole family! |
12968 US Hwy 12
Packwood, WA 98361 360-494-2055 |
Burgers, Pizza |
| Tues-Fri: 7am-8pm Sat: 7am-1pm Sun: 8am-1pm Closed Mondays |
Cody Cafe 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 360-496-5787 |
American |
| 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. |
13028 US Highway 12, Packwood, WA 98361 360-494-5400 |
Pizza, Steak |
| Open Daily: 10am-8pm |
Huff n' Puff Drive In Burgers and Handmade shakes. The most colorful place on the White Pass Scenic Byway, this authentic Burger Shack is "grab your food to go." |
9455 US Hwy 12
Randle, WA 98377 360-497-5721 |
Burgers |
| Sun-Thu: 7am-7pm Fri-Sat: 7am-8pm |
Mt. Adams Cafe Features regular dinner specials. Beer and Wine service daily. |
9794 US Highway 12
Randle, WA 98377 360-497-5556 |
American |
| Open Daily Sun-Tue: 11am-9pm; Wed-Thu: 11am-10pm; Fri-Sat: 11am-10:30pm |
Plaza Jalisco Mexican Restaurant Plaza Jalisco is a Mexican-American restaurant serving daily lunch and dinner specials. |
200 Westlake Ave, Morton, WA 98356 360-496-6660 |
Mexican |
| Open daily 9am-9pm |
Spiffy Dine In Drive In Charming, drive-in diner. Excellent burgers and fries. |
104 Westlake Ave, Morton, WA 98356 360-496-5472 |
Burgers, Fries |
| Mon-Sun: 8am-2am |
Tall Timber Restaurant This cozy restaurant is known for wonderful breakfasts, pizza, and their famous Chicken and Jos. Have fun with Karaoke every Friday evening in the lounge. |
10023 US Hwy 12
Randle, WA 98377 360-497-2991 |
American |
| Winter Hours: Fri-Sat: 4pm-8pm Sun: 4pm-7pm |
Alexander's Country Inn and Restaurant Alexander's Restaurant is open 7-days a week during the summer. Casual dining and moderate prices; hikers and mountain climbers welcomed. Fresh trout caught from our ice-cold pond. Homemade soups & bread, deli-sandwiches, delicious salads, blackberry pie, strawberry shortcake. Micro-brew beers & an extensive wine list. In a hurry to get to the top? Let us prepare a trail-lunch- to-go for you. Restaurant hours are subject to change. |
37515 State Route 706 E, Ashford, WA 98304 360-569-2323 |
American Menus: Winter Menu |
| Winter Hours: Thu, Fri & Mon: 11am-7pm; Sat: 8am-8pm; Sun: 8am-7pm Closed Tue & Wed |
Copper Creek Restaurant "The Jewel of the Valley", "The Oasis", "Country Cooking with an Urban Flair", and "Their Blackberry Pie is still worth driving halfway across the state for" are phrases writers use to describe Copper Creek Inn, a quintessential mountain country inn and restaurant two miles from the Nisqually Entrance to Mount Rainier National Park. Copper Creek Inn has been rated as a #1 restaurant at Mt. Rainier on Trip Advisor and "one of the state's greatest rural restaurants" by Lonely Planet tour guide. Open every day year-round including holidays, it is famous for its salmon, trout, steaks and homemade blackberry pie, syrup and vinaigrette. Copper Creek Inn has been a tradition for visitors to Mount Rainier National Park since 1945. Have your choice of three outdoor seating options, sidewalk cafe style dining out front, our beautiful garden seating area behind the Inn and new in 2012, our take-out and dine right on the scenic banks of Copper Creek! |
35707 State Route 706 E, Ashford, WA 98304 360-569-2326 |
American Menu |
| Serving lunch and dinner, breakfast on Sundays |
Elbe Bar and Grill A popular local watering hole and restaurant located at the junction of Hwy 7 and SR 706 in Elbe. |
54312 182nd Avenue Court East, Elbe, WA 98330 360-569-2545 |
Fast Food |
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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 360-569-2020 |
Pizza |
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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 360-492-3261 |
Pizza, Sandwiches |
| 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 State Route 706 E, Ashford WA 98304 360-569-2953 |
American |
| Serving lunch and snacks |
Jackson Visitor Center Snack Bar 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. |
Paradise, Mt. Rainier National Park, WA 360-569-2275 |
Fast Food |
| Open: 9am-9pm, daily |
Mt. Rainier Railroad Dining Co. and 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 360-569-2505 |
American Menus: Breakfast Lunch Dinner |
| 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. |
Longmire, Mt. Rainier National Park, WA 360-569-2275 |
American Menus: Breakfast Lunch Dinner Christmas Buffet |
| Opening Day is May 22 |
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. |
Paradise, Mt. Rainier National Park, WA 360-569-2275 |
American Menus: Breakfast Lunch Dinner |
| Summer hours: 10am-8pm |
Rainier BaseCamp Bar and 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 State Route 706 E, Ashford, WA 98304 360-569-2727 |
Pizza, Burgers Menu |
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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. |
54106 Mountain Highway E, Elbe, WA 98330 360-569-2247 |
Burgers, Fries |
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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 360-569-2506 |
American |
| Summer: Open Daily 7am-9pm Winter: Open Sat & Sun, 9am-5pm |
Whittaker's Cafe and 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 or a latte or cool down with some ice cream. Free WiFi is available. |
30204 State Route 706 E, Ashford, WA 98304 360-569-2439 |
Coffee Drinks, Snacks |
| Tue-Thu: 12pm-9pm Fri-Sat: 12pm-2am Sun: 12pm-9pm |
Carbonado Saloon Open April through October and locally owned and operated in an historic coal mining town. Awesome food, friendly staff and daily specials. Enjoy nearby hiking, biking, camping, ORV park, Mt. Rainier National Park entrance, as well as areas for fishing and hunting. We provide a pool table, an old time jukebox and an 8,000 sq. feet beer garden. |
101 Pershing Ave
Carbonado, WA 98323 360-829-4347 |
Pub food |
Grab your checkered tablecloth, pack your basket and enjoy a meal outdoors at one of Mt. Rainier National Park's picnic areas. Parking and restrooms are available at each area.
Updated March 23, 2013A few picnic tables are also located around the park including the Kautz Creek rest area and outside the Jackson Visitor Center at Paradise. Also find an extensive picnic area behind the Visitor Center at Sunrise.
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Google Map of Mt. Rainier Picnic Areas