How to Have the Best Damn Time in Park City, Utah

Where to Drink

1. No Name Saloon & Grill 

A local (and tourist) favorite, No Name Saloon is a riotous good time with its broad bottled and tap beer selection and quirky nostalgia hanging on the walls and ceiling. 

2. The Spur Bar & Grill 

With live music (rock, bluegrass, cover bands), daily happy hour food specials, and local spirits and signature cocktails abound, The Spur is perfect for a low-key night out.  

3. O’Shucks Bar & Grill 

A prime location on Main Street, O’Shucks is a true locals dive bar. Get the garlic burger and wash it down with an IPA; this hole-in-the-wall joint has reasonable prices, plus shuffleboard and pool tables.

4. Old Town Cellars 

This local wine bar makes Park City-themed blends onsite and offers a small (but varied) range of wines, craft beer, and top-shelf spirits you can pair with charcuterie and chocolate après-ski.

5. High West Distillery & Saloon  

You can do a tour of the distillery in Wanship, UT, (pictured; about 20 minutes from Park City) to taste some of its craft whiskey blends. Or, head over to the saloon (in Park City) for some elk chili and a cocktail made with High West’s signature spirits. The saloon has a more relaxed vibe—sporting a rustic interior and exterior; you can chat with locals on the heated outdoor patio space.

6. St. Regis  

Get the St. Regis specialty: Winter Dream hot chocolate. You can dress it with homemade whipped cream, chocolate shavings, and toffee. Sip while you sit by the outdoor fire. The space offers panoramic views and comfy Adirondack chairs. The hotel also offers complimentary rosemary truffle popcorn.

7. The Après Lounge at Montage Deer Valley

Rack your skis and head over to Montage Deer Valley’s Vueve Clicquot yurt. You can lounge in flannel-upholstered chairs fireside while you sip on some bubbly and snack on local cheeses and truffle popcorn. (Open noon to 4p.m.)

Where to Eat

Breakfast

1. Deer Valley Grocery Café 

What to get: The Avocado Beet Toast features beet hummus, goat cheese, micro greens, and black Hawaiian sea salt on wild rice harvest bread. Pro tip: Add a fried egg on top. In the summer, this is the best deck for outdoor dining in town.

2. Harvest 

What to get: The Buddha bowl is loaded with nutritious foods, including brown rice, butternut pumpkin purée, oven-roasted tomatoes, fermented cabbage, pickled onions, and herb ricotta. Their coffee bar menu is also a must-try. 

3. Atticus Tea 

What to get: The house specialty is a Mexican Mocha—spicy dark chocolate—hot chocolate, but there are plenty of tea, coffee, and espresso options to help you get your buzz on. This is a quick-stop if you want your beverage on-the-go; it’s also a local favorite on Main Street.

Lunch 

1. Royal Street Grill

What to get: The Deer Valley Turkey Chili and RSC Blueberry Mojito are the most delicious ways to refuel après-ski. This casual spot is located mid-mountain in Silver Lake Village.

 2. Five5eeds 

What to get: The Aussie-style Iced Coffee; it’s made with ice cream and has just the right amount of decadence. This is a solid spot for healthy fare—shakshuka, superfood grain salads, and steel-cut oatmeal. 

3. El Chubasco

What to get: Tacos, fajitas, and tostadas are all fantastic, but the mammoth Taco Salad and drool-worthy salsa bar steal the show. 

4. Squatters Brew Pub 

What to get: The Bacon-topped Meatloaf comes with mashed potatoes, asparagus, and mushroom gravy. Wash it down with some local beer. Squatters has some of the best sampling of Utah staples.  

Dinner

1. Yama at Montage Deer Valley 

What to get: Order the Prospector to start (unagi, hamachi, cucumber, avocado, sweet soy glaze, spicy aioli) with a Mountain Derby cocktail (Woodford Reserve, grapefruit, lavender chamomile honey). Then feast on specialty sushi rolls and Yama’s signature Wagyu Beef Hot Rock. You’ll dip the beef in a garlic soy butter, sear on the rock, then dip in salt seasoning. 

2. Riverhorse on Main 

What to get: The spicy margarita is irresistible (seriously, these suckers go down fast), but there’s also an impressive wine list. To start, try the Ahi Tuna Tartare Trio, Riverhorse Potstickers, and Caramelized Onion, Herb, and Garlic Perogies. Then choose any of the Riverhorse classics for your main course: Macadamia Nut Crusted Alaskan Halibut, “Low and Slow” Durham Ranch Buffalo Short Rib (with crispy burrata ravioli), and the Trio of Wild Game (buffalo, venison, and elk). This is an unforgettable meal. 

3. Fireside Dining at Deer Valley’s Empire Canyon Lodges   

What to get: Pace yourself through the four courses, all served from stone fireplaces. The standouts include: raclette cheese with housemade Fireside fig mustard and strawberry chutney; Mountain Macaroni (mac & cheese); roasted leg of lamb; and the chocolate and caramel fondue, of course. Pro tip: You can add a sleigh ride to your meal via All Seasons Adventures.  

4. The Brass Tag 

What to get: Order the White Bear cocktail (Outlaw Distillery spiced rum, Frangelico hazelnut liqueur, demerara syrup, cream, and nutmeg). Rosemary and Obsidian Ridge Cabernet Boneless Short Ribs and Mary’s Organic Chicken with caramelized shallot and parsnip mashed potatoes are excellent entrées. And if you’re not too stuffed, dig in to the chocolate chip cookie skillet for dessert.

What to Do

1. Ski and snowboard: Deer Valley Resort is for skiers only, but snowboarders can shred in Park City Mountain Resort.

2. Montage Spa: Book a full-body massage at Montage Deer Valley’s sprawling spa. Then, soak in one of their many hot tubs; swim laps in the pool; or sit in the sauna or steam room to fully unwind and relax. 

3. Snowmobile: Go through Summit Meadows Adventures Snowmobiling on Garff Ranch. It has 7,000 acres of pristine mountain scenery to explore.

2. Snowshoe: Book with All Seasons Adventures for a one-of-a-kind lung-busting, leg-burning workout.

3. Fly-fishing: You can also book a little winter fishing excursion with All Seasons Adventures (for reference, they offer a wide range of activities from dog sledding to fat biking.