Crater Lake Lodge

I stayed here for two nights to visit Crater Lake Lodge and to run the Rim Run half marathon. The Lodge is fantastic. My room had a beautiful view of Crater Lake. The room was clean, quiet, and comfortable. I appreciated the K-cup coffee makers in the room and the wifi was reliable enough. It's not like you are going to be spending a lot of time on the computer when you are visiting Crater Lake anyway! I ate at the dining room for both nights. The service was outstanding and the food was very good. All staff I encountered, from the front desk, to the dining room, to housekeeping could not have been more helpful and friendly. There is no better place to stay if you want to visit Crater Lake National Park. I hope to return here again someday.

It's a very old lodge, so keep that in mind, but our one night stay was great. The room was comfortable considering its age. The lodge has a great view of the lake and the mountains. Many rocking chairs outside overlooking the lake that are great for sipping a drink and enjoying the view. The bar/sitting area has a big fireplace and lots of comfortable seating. We ate dinner in the restaurant and the food/service was excellent. Prices weren't out of line for the quality of the food. Limited selections, but should appease most appetites.

We really enjoyed our stay at the lodge. Booked the two queen lake view rooms and the views were incredible. It was so nice to stay on grounds so close to the lake! The staff was friendly and the room was extremely comfortable (a touch warm bc we stayed on a pretty hot day!). I would definitely recommend, it's not five star accomodations but we loved it and the kicker, it has great wifi! My teenage kids loved having Internet again after being without for several days 😁

We were fortunate to get two rooms. Start booking early and keep checking back until you find space here. The location is amazing right on the rim of Crater Lake.|Caveats: The rooms are very basic with no AC, no phones (who uses those these days anyway?), and no TV. Not really a problem except maybe the AC, since the rooms can be a little bit stuffy, but not hot, in the summer. They do provide a fan.|Our 2 queen room (319) was plenty spacious and nice, tho it had no lake view. Still, we saw deer in the morning walking on the lodge driveway. The 1 queen room with a lake view was very small with small windows and a small bathroom. The room size and basic nature are understandable given that the lodge was built in 1917 or so and renovated in the 80s or so. |We would stay here again but maybe ask for a 2 queen even if we only need 1 queen just to get the extra space. |The check-in went quickly, and the service was very good. When the door handle came loose in one room, we had to walk down to report it, but the repair person came fairly quickly. See our separate restaurant review.

You are paying for the location of this lodge. You save yourself a 20 minute drive up from the slightly cheaper cabins and even more from other accommodations. Our room was clean and the WiFi was strong. We did not have a room with a view but could walk to the rim in under two minutes. Toiletries were provided but very minimal. The front desk staff were friendly and helpful.||Overall, we were pleased with our room and were very comfortable in early July, though much of the park was still closed due to snow.

Beautiful old historic hotel with amazing views of Crater lake from the room windows! We were greeted by a very nice gentleman out front who took our bags up for us on arrival. Check in was quick and easy and we were given a room upgrade with two beds instead of one, which was awesome! The views out all our windows were MAGNIFICENT and the charm of the room and lobby were unmatched. They even have a little museum section where you can learn about the history of the place. Out back is a balcony with rocking chairs to enjoy the million dollar view. We loved it here! Can't wait to return!

We had high hopes for Crater Lake Lodge. At $300 a night, you’d expect, at the least, a clean place, kind service and two standard sized pillows on the bed. Unfortunately the lodge is rough around the edges—whoever is in charge of management has dropped the ball. Lots of people staying here, which is to be expected as the view truly is spectacular. But the service available at the hotel doesn’t accommodate the crowd. Water jugs for guests never refilled, despite the high elevation, and messes left from the restaurant the night before on the bar in the main lodge. The employees generally have an ‘eh.. whatever…attitude. One, Colleen, was outright rude to us when we asked what the wait time at the restaurant was for breakfast. As if its too much to ask, an estimated wait time! It was apparent that our mere presence was annoying to her. The one highlight of our trip was the Park Rangers, they were kind, informative, upbeat and made us feel as if we’re welcomed, a refreshing change.

Archie, Red, and Donna. What incredible individuals. Their kindness, attentiveness, and passion for what they do radiated through every interaction. They made us feel like family. Whether it was helping us navigate the lodge, sharing local tips, or just making us laugh, they went above and beyond at every turn. We didn’t stay overnight. We came just for the food, and it was worth every mile to get there. The dining experience at Crater Lake Lodge is exceptional. The food was absolutely delicious!! every dish was thoughtfully prepared, beautifully presented, and bursting with flavor. You can tell the kitchen takes pride in every plate they serve. It’s the kind of meal you remember long after it’s over. Crater Lake Lodge is more than a place to stay. It’s a memory in the making. The magic of the lake, the charm of the lodge, and the hearts of the people who work there make it a destination we will return to again and again. Thank you, Archie, Red, Donna, and the entire team—you’ve created something truly special.

As expected, everything is overpriced and middle-ing. We forgot to pack our lunch and this being the closest place to eat, we settled for Crater Lake Lodge Dining Room. We ordered a burger to share and a salad--again, nothing that was spectacular or worth noting. The staff were really kind and accommodating as I had my 20-month old daughter with me. They were really sweet to heat up some milk for her. The ambiance is nice and family-friendly. I honestly wouldn't choose this place for lunch, but maybe just a place to have a quick bite to eat or something to drink. I saw that some other people ordered charcuterie which looked nice--a bit overpriced in my opinion--but so is everything else, so... *shrug*

Arriving the dining room we were greeted by the hostess who said it would be a few minutes before we were seated. Upon seating we were greeted by the waitress who looked a little stressed out and was informing my group there was a miscommunication on the soup which wasn't available. Apparently the hostess and waiter/waitresses were not communicating. We put our order in, was received it in a fair amount of time, took one bite into the turkey croissant and it tasted like tunafish. My friend's deep fried fish was so hard you couldn't even cut it with a knife. My french fries were short and stubby. I had not one long french fry in my order. I do not recommend spending your money at this restaurant. Enjoy the view of the beautiful lake, take a walk around and have your lunch or dinner at another establishment.

Thief. Beware of a waiter named John. He is a thief who alters receipts to increase the tip amount. I recently visited a restaurant where John was assigned to serve my table. I asked for iced water, but he brought plain water without ice. I thought, "Okay, maybe he just forgot." Then, when my child placed their order, John later returned, claiming the dish was unavailable--though it wasn't even what my child had ordered. This was frustrating because I've never experienced a waiter who forgets a customer's order twice. After dinner, I wrote a $2 tip on the receipt, intentionally as a "slap" in response to his poor service. Later, I discovered that I had been charged $8 instead. You guessed it--he had altered the receipt, adding a stroke to change the "2" into an "8" to charge me more. This behavior is not just unethical; it's outright theft. What a shame. I am deeply disappointed in this waiter, John. Be warned: this waiter is a thief. I hope this review serves as his just reward for the $6 he stole. Food: 4 stars Service: 1 star

Lovely meal in a stunning setting. I thought the prices were good considering its location, staff really lovely, dated but quite quaint decor. House wine was awful hence the lack of stars & it was expensive!! That said finished a lovely salad & bought another wine, a different one & sat out in the sun to take in the unbelievable views! Lovely experience

We stopped by for a quick lunch and were lucky enough to get there a few minutes before they opened so we got sat relatively quickly. There's not many food options in the park, so I imagine this place can get busy. Location is nice - it's got the old wood cabin vibe with a great view of Crater Lake. If you can get a window seat, bonus points. Food is overpriced and completely hit or miss. Their French onion soup was the WORST I have ever had - completely bland/absolutely no flavor. Only redeeming quality was the small piece of cheese on top. Also super surprised by how small the serving was. The Smoked Salmom & Everything Bagel Dip was pretty good and a solid choice to share at the table. It was super cold and rainy when we visited, so they also had a rum hot chocolate that was pretty tasty. Granted you're in a national park, so it's always a plus to find somewhere to grab a bite. That being said, a decent stop for some food - just be prepared for higher prices with potentially poor food.

Quite decent food and better than expected at a national park lodge dining room. Since there are not many options available inside the Crater Lake national park, we couldn't get the table for dinner the day we reached. They had a long waiting. So next day we went in early for lunch and were seated immediately. I was glad to find some vegetarian options! We ordered gazpacho, hummus wrap and veggie flat bread. Gazpacho was amazing to beat the heat - cold, tangy and relish! Veggie flat bread was surprisingly good with some honey drizzled on top it - not overpowering. Hummus wrap was pretty average, nothing great. To end with I had ordered the vanilla cold brew and omg it was pathetic!!!! So watered down and bad artificial vanilla taste.

Surprisingly good food for a national park! Started with the salmon dip which was warm and comforting after a long hike. For entrees we had the burger, french onion soup, and the veggie flatbread. Bison burger was great, cooked perfect and toppings were fresh. Veggie flatbread was good, had a good amount of fresh tomatoes and cheese was great. French onion soup was also great! Sat by the window with a beauty view of the lake. Service was super fast. They don't take reservations so we waiting until they opened for lunch. I thought everything was reasonably priced for a national park. I've heard that the services are now contracted out through a new concessionier which has improved things a lot.

Pros: good quality food, fresh food, clean, nice waiting staff, takes reservation for dinner which is a huge plus if you know to plan ahead. Cons: pricey; however, it didn't feel like a rip-off Food in national park has always been more costly than food in town so this is to be expected. You are paying for the convenience.

I called the restaurant in advance to make sure I could eat there as a non-guest, and to ask if I needed a reservation. The woman I spoke to said I didn't need a reservation but might have a short wait. No problem. When I arrived, however, I was told that only people with reservations were being seated for the entire night. I wound up having to eat through the bar menu, which meant more basic fare rather than the elk rib rack I had wanted to order. I had the mussels, which were good, but the French onion soup seemed like it was covered with a slice of Walmart-bought cheese. The bar staff were friendly but completely overloaded, leading to a 15-minute wait in line just to order dessert and close out the bill. If you have to eat here, make sure you make a reservation.

Little restaurant located in the Crater Lake Lodge. Great views of Crater Lake if you get seated near the windows on the left side of the restaurant. Nothing fancy but the food is pretty good but on the pricey end. I would say my expectations are set pretty low since it's in a national park plus there is nothing else around for miles... I stayed at the Lodge for two nights so I got the chance to dine at the restaurant on multiple occasions and try half the items on the menu. Food 4/5: SOLID. Nothing was out of this world but every dish I've had, I was impressed that it tastes pretty good. Great place to get a hot meal! Portion size was pretty generous. The restaurant just started having a full bar and the cocktails were good (and strong). It's nice to grab a drink during dinner or to enjoy the scenic view with. The smoke salmon appetizer was my personal favorite. Shrimp cocktail was also a favorite of ours since it's refreshing and the cocktail sauce has a mild kick to it. Customer service 5/5: Fantastic service! Always made us felt welcomed when we dined here. Servers were attentive and checked up on us multiple times throughout our meals here. Water was always filled. Shout out to our server John for the amazing dinner service both nights! Price 3.5/5: Pricey but no other restaurants around so you get what you get but it's not insane. For the food quality and location, I think it is fair and justifiably. Tip: I was told that dinner (5pm - 9pm) is reservations only for lodge guests. When you are checking in, remember to ask about the restaurant and make a reservation early! Breakfast (7am - 10am) and lunch (11:30am- 2:30pm) is opened to all. Overall, I would 100% dine here again when visiting crater lake but if I was staying here for multiple nights, I will bring more snacks and food with me to save my wallet.

The Lodge Dining Room at Crater Lake National Park offers great food but is let down by slow service. While the dishes were excellent, with well-prepared options, the overall dining experience was frustrating. It took 40 minutes to get seated despite there being plenty of open tables, which made little sense. Once seated, the pace didn't improve much--it took quite a while to finish the meal, making the entire experience a long ordeal. If you have time to spare, the food is good, but be prepared for a lengthy visit.

Updating my review from many years ago because they have a new menu and new concessionaire. I've been uninspired by the dining room in the past, remembering it for wayyy back when, pre Xanterra. I took myself as a reward, for dinner, after a massive day of hiking. Service was swift and friendly. The bartender made me a lovely mocktail (not on the menu; I asked for one and they obliged). The waiter recommended the salmon, and...it was good. The hot honey with the other flavors was a little odd to me, but it certainly wasn't bad. I'd like to go back and try a few other dishes. The gazpacho was flavorful, refreshing, and had a little kick of spice; very nice on a summer day! My total for a drink, soup, and entree was $54. It's not cheap, but you're paying for the experience in a historic lodge and for food that is MUCH better than anything in Union Creek or the other choices in the park. I'm a local and will be bringing my family back for sure; it's too special of a place to ignore, and the food is better now than it was previously.

Since there is almost no option where to eat in this place, the lodge is not a bad option but not for people on a budget. Food is prepared fresh: 3 stars ( not much option), my salmon on first night was a bit dry, steak was decent, pork chops were tasty. Service is superb: 2 out 3 servers are excellent: 4 stars Ambiance: 5 stars, no question, the place is very nostalgic.

We enjoyed this dinner as much as the dining at GC. My alaskan salmon was a bit overcooked, but the corn succotash sauce over it was bright and flavorful! We had an amazing table with a view. Margarita was perfect! I don't recommend the bison stew if you have to sleep next to someone who farts all night. Ha! You have been warned! Service friendly and attentive. I was glad I had a reservation. Check often and definitely at 24hrs before.

We were served an appetizer with crostini so hard you could break a tooth. This after waiting 20 minutes. We asked and were told they didn't have any other kind of bread (really?). We waited another 25 minutes and still had not received our dinners even though other people around us that arrived later were served. It was almost as if they were angry about the appetizer and decided not to feed us. We made our reservation well in advance and were the second table seated when they opened at 5:00. At 5:45 we decided we had had enough and walked out. We have never done this before. Of course it took an hour to get to Prospect for pizza and salad. A big come down from the bison meatloaf and spiced elk rack we had ordered. Happy anniversary to us!!

We had read about the appetizer service in between lunch and dinner where you could sit in the main great room or the patio overlooking Crater Lake. We found the staff was friendly, but they were overworked. We did order wine and food. It was delivered to our chairs Outside. It's a one of a kind of view. The salmon satay was good and served with a small salad. We wanted to order a second menu item, but we were told that the kitchen had closed down until five. So don't have expectations of getting a seat outside and by the way, the dining room was empty when we saw it, but this was after the lunch had ended. We also had a couple of families with plenty of kids that were hungry and just missed the lunch service but they decided to get adult drinks and let their kids make a lot of noise in this area. Otherwise would've been a very delightful adult experience with a glass of wine. It was mostly due to parental supervision so maybe you'll have better luck with that.

Crater Lake Lodge offers much better views than the fixed price, underwhelming buffet. However, if you set your expectations correctly (like an overpriced ski lodge) - you'll have a better experience than I had going in. It feels more like a business conference or cheap wedding buffet than a $50+ per person dining experience. The food is good enough, but just underwhelms overall given the price point, but it isn't the food you are seeking out - it's the panoramic views of the lake and park the draws people to the lodge. That being said - the atmosphere, servers, and ambiance offer you the best option to have a full meal in the park with AMAZING views. Expectations just need to be set or else you'll likely be disappointed like me and the recent reviewers that just had a "meh" experience overall. As far as the food goes, there's a pretty decent selection. The server will bring you the soup and/or salad before unleashing you on the buffet. Being from Boston, $50 isn't a lot for a restaurant or buffet, but we had meals in the area that were better (IMO) than the lodge for $50 for both my wife and I. That's not why you come to dine here though, it's an experience and to take in all the views that you just can't get at any other dining option in the park. So, would I recommend it? Yes, the views and experiences you get are worth the price of admission. If you are looking for a meal on par for the price paid and don't care about the experience or views, your time and money are better spent elsewhere. We enjoyed the overall experience, but honestly the meal and food was forgettable... the views however were not.

After being out in small towns with few dining options, we decided breakfast at the Crater Lake Lodge was in order while visiting the park. The atmosphere is gorgeous and service friendly and fun. The food was pretty good and pretty expensive but worth it for the view.

You don't have a lot of choices in the national park, so that being said the place is okay. We shared the fish and chips and the fish seemed like it was brought in already battered (and frozen). It didn't taste bad, but it wasn't memorable. The desserts were quite good. Service was decent- no mistakes but also nothing extra special. The view of the lake is definitely the reason to dine here.

Very basic food but one of 3 places to eat unless you pack your own. Prices are insane for mediocre food but you're paying for the view and experience. Staff are nice

Stayed 2 nights in the lodge and ate dinner in the restaurant both nights. The second night server was bad. She didn't bring out my order and when I asked about it she rudely snapped at me saying "you DIDN'T order that, but I'll go back and you get you one". She seemed to address my husband only anytime she stopped by. When she brought the check she gave it to my husband, although I was the one that was going to pay. She took the credit card to scan and brought it back and once again tried to give it to my husband. We thought she was acting strangely, like deliberately ignoring me and trying to be over-attentive to my husband. Not sure if she was flirting with him, neither he nor I would know that, if she did. Food is ok to poor, nothing great, overpriced as expected, which is nothing shocking. We liked the marionberry cheesecake. Food choices were quite limited and uncomplicated, nothing hard to cook right but I imagine their cooks are not at all skilled. The steak was burnt, not just grilled, with black bitter charred sections that were completely inedible. We are a family of four with two teenage kids and we are a mixed-race family. After the trip, some of our friends commented that that part of Oregon may be a little insular and people can be racist, and that may explain the server's behavior. I understand that is conjecture. There can be other reasons for her bad behavior.

During COVID-19, the dining room at the lodge is open to guests staying at the lodge only. Don't think you can sneak your way in. They give you wristbands at check in to keep tabs! They're offering a "touchless" buffet for breakfast and dinner. Rezzies are needed for dinner (you can make them when you check in), but breakfast is first come, first served. We enjoyed their breakfast on the patio overlooking the lake. It was the standard fare: potatoes, sausage, frittata, bacon, assortment of baked goods, etc. My boo tried his best to gorge on the smoked salmon and bagels, but only managed to get two small servings in before calling it quits. They do let you take food "to go" if you ask for it! Really good service. If you don't have a meal there, at least hang out in the patio for a drink or two. You can't beat the primo view with a nice cocktail in hand! Beware of the bugs in the evening. I was told they don't bite, but the welts on my body say otherwise. Thankfully, they weren't out to feast on me when I was there for breakfast too.

I get it this place is old..we paid $500 for 2 nights and it was August. The room was 90 degrees. We felt like the heat was on all night. I asked the attendant the next morning and they said the heat may have been left on. It was controlled by the computer. We had the windows open and a fan on and we were roasting. It was only about 70 degrees out. Food at the lodge takes an hour for breakfast and there was only about 4 tables. I wouldn't stay there again but will visit again for sure. The park should make arrangements for RV's at the lodge area. We paid to stay in the lodge but had to park a long ways away. Not convenient at all.

This dining room is the nicest dining option in the park. They were short staffed so they could only operate about half of the tables in the dining room, and we waited about 30 minutes to be seated for lunch. The wait was definitely worth it. We both had their Rogue Burger which was great. The bison was moist and cooked just right. It was very flavorful with lettuce and tomato on a good bun. We also had their Bourbon Banana Bread Pudding was large enough to split between 2 people and rich enough you definitely wanted to split it. You are eating lunch in an historic building with a massive log structure. The pricing was as expected for a National Park at about $20 per person. We would try other options when we return to the park.

This is the worst run dining room I have ever visited. We had been advised in an email from the "front desk" not to make dinner reservations ahead of time, that all hotel guest would be accommodated, and that the dinner reservations would be booked upon our arrival. Upon our arrival the front desk person told us that the dining room was fully booked and we would not be accommodated. I showed her the email which she ignored and said there was nothing she could do. Keep in mind there is no other restaurant up there to have dinner. She said to take my case to the dining room where person after person insisted we would not be accommodated. They finally relented and let us make reservations which when we showed up for they wouldn't honor. We were forced to wait for an additional hour yet the dining room was half empty. The host was an inexperienced and very rude young man who threatened to call security on me when I pressed him to honor our reservation. My advice is to try to find another way to see Crater Lake without staying at the lodge. We couldn't have been more disappointed.

Food was okay, coffee was good the pancakes are different in a good way, the staff is friendly

We stayed at Crater Lake Lodge after camping at Mazama Village for 2 nights. Right now the restaurant is only open to hotel guests and you need to make reservations. They also make use of their lounge area by having seating with their loungers and coffee tables. We chose our seating here versus in the dining room because it made it for a more intimate atmosphere. The hostess offered us a window seat which had lake views, however with all of the wild fires there wasn't much of a view unfortunately. Our waitress Lauren was GREAT! She would constantly check on us, was kind, and cordial. The serving staff is also great! It is a buffet so you stand in line, however staff can show you the food and will then give you your plate at the end. Now for the food - it's $47 per person. Is this on the higher end? Yes. I feel like my boyfriend and I were able to get our monies worth because we engorged ourselves on three plates of prime rib. However if you don't like red meat and/or have dietary needs, it would be very difficult justifying the $47. They had two types of salad, minestrone soup, mashed potatoes, broccoli, panko crusted cod (that was moist and not dry!), a vegetarian eggplant dish, chicken parm, mac and cheese, and chicken tenders. Dessert is also included with the meal so we ordered the marionberry cobbler. Was this the best food ever? No, but is flavorful and definitely felt worth it after doing many miles of hiking!

Stayed at the Lodge Friday and Saturday night. We were able to get reservations each night. Friday night we sampled the soup of the day (an amazing trout dish), the chicken and a flatbread. They were all outstanding. For breakfast we tried the standard 2 eggs, meat and potatoes. The eggs were cooked perfectly (over medium) and the potatoes were crispy on the outside and fluffy inside. Saturday night we tried the trout dish (based on how great the soup was the day before) and we had the New York Steak. Both dishes were again excellent. My steak was cooked perfectly. The trout dish was also perfectly cooked. I was very impressed with the quality. Not only was the food great, but there are also amazing views of crater lake from the balcony that runs just outside the dining room. The only thing I would say that wasn't up to my expectations, was the deck is open to the general public (not just the dinners) and it can get a little crowded with limited seating facing the lake.

Had a great dinner last night. Too Smokey to see the lodge but the food was very good. My husband had the steak which he said was very good...medium was a touch too done but he still enjoyed it. Served with mashed potatoes and baby Brussel sprouts. I had the naan bread for appetizer was absolutely yummy...honey and basalmic sprinkled on top . Also had the Caesar salad which was very good also. Our waitress was so sweet, attentive and nice. Thank Yoj

*Last week my daughter and I enjoyed dinner at Crater Lake Lodge. We sat at a table with a view of the lake and had a wonderful time. I love the old lodges in the National Parks, their beauty and their history. The food was very good, but the highlight for us was our charming waiter, Buster (Dean). He was very attentive, engaging, and interesting. It was obvious that he enjoyed interacting with his customers. Buster provided exceptional service, in spite of the busyness of the dining room. He also makes a delicious hot chocolate! Buster is a fine young gentleman who stands out among his peers for his graciousness. His kindness and diligence were much appreciated.

Good food, excellent service. The bar allowed us to take plates outside and share homemade appetizers. Beautiful location. Better than expected for lodge dining.

We came to the lodge dining room to sit on the veranda and have cocktail and enjoy the magnificent view. Some of the chair seats are in disrepair. Be careful where you sit. My specialty martini came but the small martini glass was half empty. I sent it back and it was returned to me filled. The bartender just poured more vodka on it; so the blend was all off-kilter and the drink, though expensive, was not well balanced. It was a waste of good chambord. The restrooms are conveniently located but not well-serviced. The lady's room had no paper towels or hand-dryers. We repeatedly tried the given password but could not get on wifi.

Ever tried Elk Chops for dinner? We ate 3 breakfasts and 3 dinners here at Crater Lake Lodge Dining Room. The first day we arrived at 5:30pm and the dining room was reserved for the entire night from 5pm through 9pm. Since the hotel holds only 71 units, the place was reserved mainly by daytime guests. The wife and I headed for the backyard patio, complete with dozens of rocking chairs and cocktail tables on the concrete, fenced in by low stone walls, enjoying our first view of the Lake We looked at the Great Hall menu of appetizers, salads and soups, ordering 2 bowls of $8.50 clam chowder, 1 order of $9 vegetarian quesadilla and 1 order of $13 chicken quesadilla. It was 84 degrees during the day, but by 6pm it was cold with the wind picking up. Took forever for our orders to arrive, but the wait was worth it. The clam chowder was creamy and piping hot with lots of potatoes and a few clams, just right to warm the body against the cold breeze, with the sunshine blocked by the building from shining on the patio. My chicken quesadilla was tasty with plenty of chicken mixed in with tomatoes, mushrooms and artichoke hearts, which my wife craves. Total bill was $39 before tip, or $46 after tip for a light dinner on the patio. We made reservations for 5pm for the next two nights for dinner, the earliest time for dinner. 7am next morning, we are among the first in line for breakfast in the dining room. Sunshine on the back platio. Beautiful wood furniture, together with white table cloth and white napkin covered tables, with silverware and fake candles. Walls of wood and stone underneath a high ceiling of wooden beams. Not as majestic as the Ahwahnee dining hall, but better views. Only 3 tables had windows overlooking the lake, and one of those tables was for parties of 3 or 4. We managed to get one of those tables once for breakfast, based on being the second party in line, with the wife getting a fill of free coffee in the morning in the Great Hall. I had the $9 pancakes and sausage with toast breakfast, while the wife had the $12 French toast, with string potatoes and bacon. Portions huge. Great views of the sun shining on Wizard Island and the west side of the caldera. Service was excellent. That night we were both bushed after hiking Scott's peak, highest mountain in the park. Delicious heated bread to start the meal. The wife had the $43 elk chops, the most expensive item on the menu, while I had the 10 ounce $33 New York strip steak. The elk was a bit too gamey for my taste, but the steak was fine, although a fair amount of gristle and fat. Service was again excellent. The final night we both ordered the $5.50 bowl of gumbo sausage soup, deliciously spicy, split an $8.50 crater lake salad, and split a $29 10 ounce pork loin chop. The Crater Lake salad came with Marionberry vinaigrette , sliced apples, carrots, berries and toasted hazelnuts, and was large enough so that even a split portion was sufficient. I cut the pork loin chop into pieces soaked in a delicious honey and balsamic glaze, saving $5 if the chef was to cut the pork chop in half. Great ambiance inside the dining room, with views of the sun setting on the walls of the caldera. A week later, it would be snowing, and the dining hall and hotel closed for the winter starting in mid October through mid May.

We got to have both lunch and dinner here at the dining room and this review (3.5 stars) is just for the dining room, not the lodge. After arriving for our stay at Crater Lake Lodge, we were too early for check in so we decided to get a quick bite at the dining room before walking around the crater rim. The nice host said it would be about a 15 minute wait but we were glad to be called after about 5 minutes. We ordered the salmon toast which wasn't what I expecting, the lodge burger, and a kids cheeseburger. The salmon toast was good but was more like a deconstructed type of toast. It was good but I think I would've liked a little more pieces of toast for the generous portion of salmon. My husband thought the burger was just ok. The steak fries were not what we were expecting either which I was happy about because I am not a fan of steak fries. The fries that came with both burger meals were skinnier which was just fine with me. Service was fine, it was quick and we were in and out pretty fast. For dinner, my husband had made reservations since we were staying over for the night. I had the Caesar salad with chicken with the dressing on the side, my husband ordered the gnocchi, and my son ordered the kids grilled cheese. We also ordered the mushroom flatbread. My salad came with the dressing all over it and I hate sending things back but my husband knew I wasn't gonna eat it if there was dressing on it so he told our waitress about it. She apologized and brought back a new one. The salad was good, a little on the pricey side but I think you're also paying for the ambiance which was nice because you're enjoying a dinner right next to crater lake. How beautiful right!? My husband thought his meal was just ok. I did enjoy the flatbread I ordered, it was a nice addition to eat with my salad. Service was a little slower at dinner but we decided to still order dessert. We don't get to eat Marion berries too often so we had to get the Marion berry cobbler with vanilla ice cream. That was probably my favorite part of our meals. If you are staying here at the lodge, I would still give this place a go. The food is ok but like I said, you're paying for the ambiance of this beautiful lodge so you might as well dine here and get the whole experience. This area is beautiful and we did notice you could also eat near the fire place in the lounging area right before the dining room.

The days of enjoying a great dinner at one of Americas most fantastic National Parks are something of the past. A canned buffet with a menu that alternates every other day, way over priced as it is nothing special. The food is just ok which was shrimp linguinne, ratatoule, broccolini, chicken capri and prime rib is something served at Golden Coral. For $52 why not offer a a menu too choose from. The park service should require their vendors to offer the special experince rather than a buffet .

2 1/2 stars, Plus an extra 1/2 Storm for the beautiful building and the view. I was at the park at lunchtime, and I thought I'd treat myself to lunch at the dining room. Service was good. I had the fish and chips. The fish was pretty good, but the fries, which they called steak fries, were pretty thin, and were only warm. That and an ice tea, and I was out $28 after tip for a "just OK" lunch. The dining room may be good for dinner for a special occasion, but for lunch, just go and fight the crowds at the rim village cafeteria. You'll be much happier.

As is often the case, when there's only one dining place in town there's little incentive to offer customers a stellar experience. This rings true for the Crater Lake Lodge Dining Room. When we showed up for an early lunch, the restaurant was less than half full. We were told we'd have a 20 min wait and decided to stick around. 35 minutes later, we were seated. All of our dishes were subpar. The smoked salmon nicoise salad came with super salty salmon, the saltiest capers I've ever had, and salty dressing. In the grilled pimento cheese sandwich, we found a melted plastic bread tag. How it got there is beyond us. The chicken/cheddar/apple sandwich sounded like it would be really good. It wasn't. We left hungry and dissatisfied.

We were warned not to go here because it was pricey, but it actually was not that bad considering the portions were huge. We got two appetizers and one main meal, and we had leftovers!! That plus a glass of wine and tip was only around $80. That is really not bad at all for an upscale restaurant. The soup of the day was cream of mushroom and it was divine! The pimento cheese board was also lovely. For a main course we shared the lamb marsala, which was flavorful and so tender. I am not a huge fan of lamb other than chops, but this was outstanding. The only reason I deducted a star was because they could have had a few more selections, but other than that I would tell people not to be afraid of first look you have at the prices. Swallow your sticker shock.

We ate at the Crater Lake Lodge Dining Room for dinner and breakfast and should have listened to the reviews. ‍ The best part about this dining room is a) convenience and b) the view of Crater Lake. The food was edible, but not good (lacking flavor, food came out cold, fruit that looked sketchy) and absolutely not worth the money (a subpar breakfast scramble with potatoes was $23). If you have to eat here, grin and bear it, but better yet, go somewhere else. You can thank me later. To end on a good note, the service was great and the staff friendly and attentive.

Solid restaurant given the secluded location of this place. This is an amazing place to be during sunrise when the lights just stream into the restaurant when it opens in the morning. At this time, there is a bit of hustle and bustle among the temporary dwellers of the lodge with the common enthusiasm for the glorious nature around them to start the day. The veranda is the best place to pass one's time. Mornings are the warmest with soft rays of sunlight showering the back porch, where it is quiet, birds sing, and the aroma of coffee of your neighbors in a rocking chair turns your head from time to time . Grab a coffee at the coffee bar and pass hours with your favorite book/magazine in hand. Once in a while, a squirrel scurries across looking for food falling through the fingers of the tourists. The afternoon feel on the veranda is completely different where everyone in crater lake seems to congregate. The lake becomes more mysterious with less scattered rays of sunlight above the water. Grab a glass of Pinot noir from williamette valley 2014 with the cheese plate (skip the chacuterie plate given that the meats are not stellar). The blue cheese is excellent. This is a very social time where fellow travelers are eager to share their travel tales and life stories. For dinner, reserve ahead. The soup of day (cucumber and tomato cold soup) was quite good. Filet mignon is great for sharing, well prepared. For breakfast, skip the smoked salmon omelette - too salty. It would be better to have small chunks of smoked salmon rather a thick slice of salmon in the omelette.

We enjoyed breakfast and dinner in the lodge dining room today. Breakfast was good and pretty much what we wanted it to be. Simple, fairly quick, good service and fair price. I'd probably give breakfast four stars. Dinner felt like it should be a fine dining experience. It was just okay. Nothing really bad but nothing outstanding. Both my husband and I ordered a salad to start and the steelhead as our entree. Salad was fresh. Could have used something else to make it special. It was just salad. The rolls served had to be requested and were very slightly warm (not very) and dry. Our entree came well before we'd finished our salads. Hate it when a "fine dining" restaurant can't "time" the courses. So by the time we started eating the entree, they were very luke warm. Nice presentation, nice piece of fish, cooked nicely. However, way salty. Bummer because it was a nice piece of fish that didn't need to be overpowered with a salt crust. The rice pilaf could have come out of a box and the green beans had little preparation. They were fresh green beans, just not anything you'd remember. It was okay and adequate, not special. Ambiance is good. Nice views even if you're not by a window. Our server was good, friendly, attentive. I'd recommend for breakfast. I think our next trip will opt to do something different for dinner. The value/quality/enjoyment was less than the $$'s spent.

At the end of our recent Ashland Trip, Gayle and I took an extra day, drove over to Crater Lake and stayed overnight at the Crater Lake Lodge. Our Hotel experience can be found under the separate Crater Lake Lodge listing. Our Dining Room experience included "Bar Menu" snacks while we hung out in the Main Lounge (or on the Deck that features a stunning Lake view) and Dinner in the Main Dining Room. Here are a few observations and/or tips: - If giving a choice between ordering off the Bar Menu or "dining" at the Cafeteria over at the nearby Gift Shop, eat here. Both places are not cheap, but between better food and the pleasant fire- or lakeside ambiance, the Lodge is a much better value for the money. - Eating off the Bar Menu in the Lounge can be a better value than taking your meal in the Dining Room. Then if you're lucky enough to snag one of the inside tables near the window or in front of the fire place, Lodge life doesn't get much better than this. - Regardless of where we took our meal, beer and wine prices were surprisingly reasonable, especially considering where we were. - The Dining Room is a little compressed in terms of table density. That made our Dining Room experience a little noisy and perhaps a little less romantic than we would have liked. If you want to spread out a little more and have a better opportunity to chat with interesting people from all over, stay in the Lounge. - We has second thoughts about eating in the Dining Room when we saw the menu prices. What worked well for us was splitting an entree and for $5 extra, the Kitchen added full portions of the vegetables and served it all on separate plates. In other words, we enjoyed more than enough food for almost half the price. Plus there was plenty of warm fresh bread available. Other Reviews have occasionally mentioned some combination of marginal service and just OK food (especially for the price). In our limited experience, we found both the Lobby and Dining Room services to be prompt and friendly, and the food to be very good, but not amazing. However, for a pleasant Date Night in the Lounge and Dining Room and with a direct view of the wonder called Crater Lake, call me a Fan.

We stayed at the lodge and tried the buffet for breakfast our first morning. It was mediocre at best. Options included fruit, small trix yogurt cups, packaged cinnamon rolls, French toast, potatoes, eggs that tasted like my college cafeteria, sausage, and Canadian bacon. The buffet is a "touch less" buffet which I can appreciate. But, there was one employee serving and the line backed way up so people were lined up right next to others tables. Your server offered bagels, English muffins, or toast. Our server was fantastic and very attentive.

Wow, bad! Ok let's start with the good stuff, though. Amazing view. Be sure to get a window table. Beautiful building. Bus boy very good--kept those waters full! Service overall was fine; nothing amazing but no complaints. I'll reserve my complaints for the food. Caesar salad with chicken was about equivalent to an airport grab-n-go boxed salad. Risotto was flat and uninspired. Kids had hamburger and grilled cheese off the kids menu (their usuals), and both were far subpar compared to anywhere else. The prices were OK, if the food would actually deliver on the ambition of the menu. I think it's worthwhile to come here just for the view. But be sure to eat first!

Ambiance and decor were great, but the food was not at all. Buffet food was reheated and not fresh. Not acceptable for what they charged. I will not be going back for any additional meals during our stay.

I have posted separately about the Lodge as a whole. This just pertains to the dining room. Like the Lodge, the dining room has a 1920's feel to the design and lovely views of the lake! However, the Restaurant seemed to have recently changed management and they were clearly still not well settled. It had the feeling of a new restaurant's soft opening. Some food (salmon, risotto) was very good, other (soup) burnt. The soup and cream sauces seemed awfully thick, like they had been left to simmer too long without adding additional liquid. Fryer was broken. In the morning they are supposed to supply complimentary coffee...it was 30 minutes late in coming out. They staff was very friendly and were apologetic about 'issues' that came up. They replaced the burnt soup with another offering at no charge. Prices seem to be an issue with some reviews. We found them in line with a specialty restaurant at a unique venue. Overall, the potential is definitely there, but they have some kinks to work out!

If I could give a negative Number -0, I would. I have been enjoying Crater Lake Lodge for 30 years. My daughter and I stayed at Crater Lake Lodge in July 2021 to hike and enjoy the lodge and meals. I was disappointed to find that our dinner would be $50 each but I expected it to be quite nice as it has been in previous years.  NOT!!!!  It was the WORST meal of my life!!!  Actually, it was "THE MEAL FROM HELL".  The salad was wilted and shriveled so I had to ask for another one from the kitchen.  ALL the salads in the cafeteria line were SHRIVELED and the servers didn't seem to notice or care. The rolls were old, dry, and hard.  The food in the cafeteria line was pre-packaged food" from a box" from the grocery store and the only good thing was the "chicken nuggets". Are you kidding me? For $50?? For dessert, I ordered a marionberry cobbler which came with granola sprinkled on top.  When I asked where the cobler top was, he said he could sprinkle more granola on top.  I had Marionberry Cobler at the lodge several years ago and it was excellent.  This was garbage and not eatable. My daughter couldn't eat her cheesecake that tasted like it came from a cheap packaged freezer container, which I'm sure it did.  It certainly wasn't homemade by a chef. She looked at me and said, "I can't eat here again". We decided we would starve before going back.  I was so upset, I couldn't sleep that night and kept going over in my head the letter I would write.  I didn't feel getting upset at the staff would make a difference since it is an administrative decision. The next day we ate at Annie Creek Restaurant and had the same "VENDNG MACHINE FOOD" but at a lower price.   We will return in 2022 but bring our own food.  What a sad state of affairs this has come to.   We used to look forward to our dining experience at Crater Lake and bring home happy memories. I hope the Forest Service will change vendors in the future.

For such an amazing lodge I thought the food could've been much more interesting. The ingredients are all sourced locally, which is definitely a great plus. I just wish the dishes were a bit more creative and complex in the flavors and plating. Personally I thought the service staff was excellent, contrary to some of the other reviews. The prices are definitely steep which is expected since this is the only place to eat if you're staying in the lodge.

food is awful for the price. why not step it up for the customers. 11.25 for a small salad!? bring your own food for sure. ive been out here three times and the food horribleness is not a fluke. they just dont care. some of the waiters is hit and miss. asked a waiter for herbal tea, he didnt know what herbal tea meant. he only gave me black tea and chamomile as options. i specifically said i cant have caffeine. he brings me earl grey black tea w caffeine. BRING OWN FOOD, do not eat here. save your money.