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Alpenglow Stube
- Price Range:
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$$$$
- Accepts Credit Cards:
- Yes
- Attire:
- Dressy
- Good for Groups:
- Yes
- Good for Kids:
- No
- Takes Reservations:
- Yes
- Delivery:
- No
- Take-out:
- No
- Waiter Service:
- Yes
- Outdoor Seating:
- No
- Good For:
- Dinner
- Alcohol:
- Full Bar
- Wheelchair Accessible:
- Yes
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21 reviews for Alpenglow Stube
Review Highlights
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"...a mountain after two gondola rides with your loving family." In 5 reviews -
"It's a set 7 course meal and quite spendy." In 3 reviews -
"...only complaint with the prix fixe menu is I would loved to..." In 3 reviews
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21 reviews in English
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Review from Ieva K.
Alpenglow Stube has an awesome atmosphere, delicious food and amazing service.
I love this place! I am a skier and if you have ever skied you know how unbelievable uncomfortable ski boots are. The reason I love this place is because when you walk in they trade you your ski boots/snowboard boots for warm cozy slippers! They also check all of your gear so it is not overcrowding your table.
We came for lunch directly from a full morning of skiing at Keystone. I was instantly in love because I was comfortable with my slippers and no gear. They have top notch service. Food was melt-in-your-mouth delicious. They have two lunch options; 2-course or 3-course. I was hungry but not that hungry so I did a 2-course with soup as my appetizer and fish as my entrée (3-course also includes desert). Portions were great; I was full but not overly stuffed.
The only downfall to having lunch here is at the end you have to put your ski boots back on and still make it down the rest of the mountain. -
Review from Miki L.
Honolulu, HI
12/27/2011
More than a little disappointed. I've eaten here before and at that time was blown away by every aspect of the experience -- from the door to the table.
This time, on Christmas Eve, I was far less impressed and rather surprised by the service. The food was good -- didn't knock my socks off, but was good. Started with a few caviar blini, followed by a risotto cake, consomme, buffalo short ribs and a chocolate hazelnut dessert. Risotto cake and consomme were so-so, nothing remarkable, didn't come close to finishing either. The buffalo was mostly tender and delicious. I devoured the dessert.
Service really sticks out. The coat clerk asked us for our name twice going in, we were not offered warm shoes, it took the hostess over 10 minutes to take us to our table. She seemed to be putting sheets/pages into menus, something that could have been done at another time or with help.
The bartended was not a multi-tasker, he could only focus on a drink at a time, and there were 6 or so people before us. When he ran out of spirits, as he did twice while we waited, he had to go to another building to restock. Again, something someone else could help him with. (While away no one else in the restaurant could get a drink.)
Our server had to read his notes on what was offered and should have known we were repeat diners, but did not. At a minimum he should have known our name (per the reservation and the customized cover sheet in the menu). At the end of the meal he said, "Would you guys want an after dinner beverage or something?" You guys? That works at a burger joint. And why not inspire us by offering port, scotch, whisky, a specialty coffee, etc? Something seasonal to complement the meal and environment? It inspired us to call it a night.
This visit did not meet the expectations and whether we return another time is in question. -
Review from Ray W.
3/10/2012
Great atmosphere and food
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Review from Megan E.
8/15/2011
We went here for my DH's 27th birthday. Because we went during the summer (august), it was warmer and much less crowded. Still, bring a coat as it will get cooler at night and it is prone to clouds and "storms".
The gondola rides were fun and we were pretty much up there alone so beautiful views and no other people. Take a bit of time at the switch point to walk around and see the mountains and starts of the runs before you get on the second one. If you like taking pictures, there are lots of opportunities.
We arrived a bit early for our 5:30 reservation so we had a drink at the bar and sat on the couches until it was time to be seated. The atmosphere is quite casual and we were very dressed up (him in a suit, me in a nice dress) but we didn't feel that out of place although others wore jeans and tshirts. They do not offer slippers in the summer so don't plan on that. There is a complimentary coat check. They say no heels (hard to get in and to of the gondolas quickly in heels) so plan your outfit for that (my wedges were fine).
For the food, we decided to go nuts and get the 7 course "chefs choice", even though my DH is a bit picky on what he eats. We did say no tomatoes and low onions.
We started with a caviar course - two types and several "extras" (pickles, egg, red onion, creme frache). Both samples were VERY small but we enjoyed the taste, especially my DH as it was his first time trying caviar.
The next course, I had a small piece of venison (1.5-2 oz) over a tomato risotto and asparagus pesto with a bit of spicy oil. This dish was ok, although I felt a bit sick immediately after eating it. My DH had a single scallop served over mashed potatoes with a waffle fry and butter sauce. He enjoyed his dish.
The third course was a consommé- I had a truffle with savory broth and DH had a orange (sweet) broth with duck confit. We were also served bread - a french roll, a hard cracker, a cheese stuffed small bread and a light fluffy roll. The orange marmalade served with the bread was very good. The butters were ok.
Our fourth course was a sorbet - I had peach and he had prickly pear. It was probably a tablespoon sized portion and, while good, I wanted a little more.
The fifth course was the entree - DH got pheasant with current and what looked like stuffing. I had escarole (fish) that was seared on the outside and placed over a bed of Israeli couscous, morels, and a lobster cream sauce. Both were served with a few vegetables. The dishes were "American sized" and neither of us quite finished the "extras". We were also pretty full by that point.
Our sixth course was three cucumber slices, a small pile of grated carrots, one green piece of something, and some balsamic vinegar reduction with Italian ham pieces. Originally DH was served a cold gazpacho but we had asked for no tomatoes and after the risotto, I didn't want to eat any tomatoes either so we had the same salad dish instead.
Finally, the seventh course was dessert. My DH had a puff pastry with whipped cream and berries and they wrote "Happy Birthday" in chocolate on his plate. It was good and the berries lent sweetness to the cream. I had a flourless chocolate torte cake with a small serving (1 tbsp) mint chocolate chip ice cream (made with real mint!). We both had a raspberry sauce on the plate as well.
These foods were not on the menu and they are up to the chef so be aware that these are the types of things you may get - the real menu was heavier on red meat.
My favorite thing was probably the mint chocolate chip ice cream - it was the only thing that made me say "OH MY GOD" when I first tried it. I did get pretty sick feeling after the appetizer and thus wasn't 100% happy thorough the rest of the meal. They did a great job of quickly getting me ginger ale and there was an EMT on site to make sure I was ok - I think a lot of people get altitude sickness (not my issue though). Do bring some ibuprofen with you for headaches.
I wasn't super happy with the small portions on some of the courses, considering the $300 we spent for two people. But I did walk away full, for what that's worth. I also wasn't super impressed with my dessert - I've had many flourless chocolate tortes before and would have preferred something more inventive.
Overall, it was a good experience and fun doing once. However, it will be a very expensive meal, even the "discount" is 2 for $99 for 4 courses. They were a bit conflicting about prix fix versus ordering al la cart - the website and menu said no, our waitress said yes...so ask and be prepared for either option. The appetizers on the menu looked quite good and I think one of those plus a dessert and salad would've been plenty.
Other things: the drive from Denver is long. But the traffic usually dies out before returning on a Sunday. Don't go on a Friday unless you can get up there before the ski/hiking/outdoor crowd. The meal will take awhile, we were there about 4 hours. -
Review from Anna D.
Austin, TX
9/12/2011 2 photos
August 2011
Went with guests to dine at 11,440 ft above sea level!
It is awesome experience! The food is superb in every detail! The atmosphere is fabulous as well as service.
We each had the 4 course which was plenty of food!
The food presentation is carefully detailed.
Won't disappoint, a treasured gem in the clouds!
Love it , will be back. -
Review from Josie D.
3/10/2011
oh my god! one of the most AMAZING restaurants in the world. If you like seafood, cocktails, dessert, amazing view... and being warm after a full day of skiing (or not, in my case... I just watched other people ski and fell off the ski the other half of the time) you will just have to visit this place.
I don't ski.... all I could do is fall off my skis. So after falling off my skis for 2 hours, I am tired... and hungry. All I wanted was dry clothes, warm booties, food + booze. Alpenglow Stube fulfilled all the dreams I have for the moment.
They greeted me with dry senitized booties, hung my jacket up, brought me a mojitos with fresh mint, and filled my tummy with the AMAZING oyster + crab legs + shrimp all you can eat buffet... I continued to spoil myself with mimosas, hot soup and entree. As you could probably guess - no I did not ski down. I took the gondola ;) -
Review from Adam D.
Fort Worth, TX
8/8/2011
Simply put, this was the finest meal I've ever had.
From the beautiful gondola ride up to the restaurant, building anticipation of the evening's entertainment (I'm a firm believer that fine dining is, or at least should be, entertainment) to the warm greeting we received upon our arrival, to the rustic decor and view from our table overlooking the majestic mountains, our expectations of this meal were very set high. And let me say that I'm a very picky eater, and not particularly fond of most fine dining, so I expected to have a great time with my lovely bride, but I never expected what came next.
Everything I ate was DELICIOUS. The bread, the consomme, the entree, and dessert were all fabulous. Every time I took a bite I marveled at the flavors and how they complemented each other. This was truly a meal fit for a king. The portions were perfect and we left completely satisfied, basking in the glow of the sun setting over the mountains for which this restaurant is aptly named. I can't think of a more fitting title for a place that exists to make an unthinkably beautiful place even more spectacular.
If you are ever in the Dillon/Silverthorne/Keystone area, you MUST visit this restaurant. It is simply beyond compare. -
Review from Patt F.
Conifer, CO
8/12/2011
When the staff is as awesome as the food, you've got a winner! Couldn't get a reservation at The Stube so decided to go with Der Fondue Chessel even though we'd dined there before. Got off the gondola, and walked by the Stube and decided to stop in just to see if anything had opened up. Alley the hostess offered to talk to the manager, who consulted with the wait staff, to see if they could all handle another table that busy night. All agreed, they called to cancel our other reservation for us, took us on a tour of the restaurant complete with a historic overview and seated us immediately. The hostess suggested we stop by the open kitchen and talk to the chefs if we were so inclined! The decor is rustic and elegant. The menu (summer 2011 special 2/$99 on the four course dinner) was divine. Bob, our server was delightful, knowledgeable and present without being overly so. He made recommendations, and we all chose a different entree. The Elk Chop was over the top delicious, the Birch-brined Muscovy Duck a treat, the Beef Medallions melt in your mouth, and the Colorado Bass excellent as well. Salads and intermezzo perfectly seasoned and beautifully presented. Desserts....well, homemade ice cream, poached pears and flourless torte rounded out our evening. Superbly strong French press coffee topped off the night.
Would go back again and again. We had an almost-full moon mild summer evening, so the ride down back to Keystone was beautifully lit and awesome. Try it, you'll love it! -
Review from Scott M.
Los Angeles, CA
12/25/2010
An absolutely exquisite and unique dining experience. The restaurant is literally at the top of the continental U.S. at almost 11,500 feet, high in the Rockies and half the fun of the experience is getting on the gondola rides.
We got the 4 course meal, because 6 or 7 seems just too much. My only complaint with the prix fixe menu is I would loved to have ordered all the appetizers for my meal and skipped a main course; smoked buffalo ribs, loin of rabbit, crab ragout, pheasant confit and goat cheese pie. I really had a had time deciding, but I settled on the pheasant and then made my kids get the other ones so I could sample. All of them were amazing.
Dinner entrees were equally hard to choose since I love both lamb and duck, so I split the difference and went with the diver scallops that were that days seafood entree.
Service was impeccable, not too obtrusive, but certainly attentive. The wine selection was also very impressive and the wine steward helped us pair the bottles well.
Overall an incredible, but not inexpensive meal. Hard to choose my favorite between this, the Ranch and Ski Tip, but if you have done the other two, certainly give the Alpenglow Stube a try. -
Review from Shannon M.
Boulder, CO
3/20/2009
This is a fun, beautiful, and lovely way to spend an evening. We went here on a Friday evening in February for a date. Keystone makes getting on the Gondola really easy and the ride, though cold, is a lot of fun. The second leg of it you spend without the night skiers which makes it a little more cozy and romantic. Also very dark! When you arrive, they offer you little booties to slip in to and take your coats. The waiting area is as comfortable as your living room. You can get a drink at the bar and have a seat. The Bartender we had, Tod, was great... talkative and friendly- and he makes a great cider with Tuaca. Our waitress was a wonderful woman, Christina, who served each course of the Chef's Menu well-spaced and knowledgeably. Christina actually made up for what was a bumpy start, and we left happy, sated, and intent on returning.
I'm not giving Alpenglow 5 stars because the Hostess was miserable. She wanted to seat us at the "chef's table" which was in front of the flaming hot kitchen. The restaurant had 6 open tables at that time. We refused as we knew they wanted to seat us there because we were young. But for a Prix Fixe Menu, everyone should be treated with respect. When we asked to be seated elsewhere they spent five minutes trying to convince us that sitting in front of the oven was "the best seat in the house." After we went back to the waiting area the Hostess kept coming around and obnoxiously referring to our party by last name. Loudly. "You guys have to wait now LAST NAME'S". For what ended up being a 350$ meal, I would expect more tact and grace from a Hostess. LOL.
That said- once we were seated and Christine/Christina came to our table the rest of the evening was delightful. I highly encourage you to try the Chef's Choice menu, as you may end up eating some things you'd never try while feeling adventurous at the grocery store and after 9 courses we were literally in pain on the gondola ride back. A good pain. Even with the dirty look we got from the Hostess on the way out! We'll go back, for sure, have a drink with Tod and request Christine as our waitress. They made this dinner memorable and delicious. Kudos also to the chefs! -
Review from Paige J.
Denver, CO
5/31/2010
My fiance surprised me with dinner at The Stube for our anniversary and it was amazing. When you walk in the door, they offer complimentary slippers and blankets to warm up - which was perfect since I had no idea I would be trudging through snow in open toe shoes to get to dinner. We ordered the 7 course chef's choice, so every course was a total surprise, which made the experience even more fun. Every course was delicious and totally 5 star worthy, even the dishes that weren't exactly up my alley.
The restaurant itself is kind of rustic, but totally cozy and romantic, especially if you're there after dark. The gondola ride up and down is an added bonus. I had no idea how romantic it could be when you're not bundled up for a day on the slopes!
I would definitely recommend The Stube if you're looking for something different, delicious, and special. But be prepared for a chilly gondola ride and a short trek through the snow if you're going during the snowy season. -
Review from Penelope W.
San Francisco, CA
2/8/2007
The Alpenglow Stube is a five-star restaurant just about higher in elevation than any restaurant I can think of--except for that restaurant atop Murren, Switzerland, where 007 was filmed.
The only time I've been to the Alpenglow Stube was memorable to say the least. It was during the alleged "Holiday Blizzard, 2006," and it was-a-snowin'. In order to access the restaurant, you must in fact ride not one, but 2 (2!) gondolas , which is actually cozy on a holiday night, bundled with fam and brother's gf under blankets in de snow. Upon arrival, you are treated as nothing less than royalty--slippers, a cozy fire, hand and foot service! Oh, and in addition to a 6-courser, consisting of a starter, for us: a "pine cone" of dips and crackers, salad, soup, a bite of salmon, main course, and fabulous, fabulous desert! Then, coffee with elaborate array of sugars and creams. None of the portions are too great, leaving you satisfied but not stuffed.
What a great escape on a snowy night on top to a mountain after two gondola rides with your loving family! -
Review from Jason S.
Boulder, CO
9/7/2009
This was a wonderful way to spend the evening for my wife's birthday. The food was impeccable, and, with the exception of the entrées, every dish was marvelous. The gondola rides up took about 20 minutes and was a beautiful way to watch the sunset.
The entrées were pretty good but not up the the standard of everything else we ate. My wife's elk chop was tasty but dry and served with a less-than-perfect asparagus tip risotto. My halibut was also dry and served with an unremarkable mint and spring pea spaetzle.
The service was pretty good--dishes came out in reasonably timely fashion and our server was helpful and friendly, although her wine suggestion, while great on its own, didn't pair well with many of our dishes--I should have asked for the sommelier.
So, I give it four stars because I want every bite to knock me on my ass when I'm paying $350 for two (that's including cocktails, a $40 bottle of wine, tax, and tip). -
Review from Cassandra K.
Parker, CO
9/30/2008
I love this restaurant! Why? The food is great, the atmosphere is romantic and the ride up....spectacular! Another great reason? My hubby and I got engaged here in February!
Riding the gondolas up and especially down are mighty freezing in the winter, but they give you blankets (ask for extra for the seat otherwise your ass is frozen). On the ride down though we found ways to keep ourselves warm! ;-) They also offer you slippers upon arriving. I have a thing with wearing shit that others have worn though, so I passed and so did my hubby.
The food was amazing and there was SO much of it! It's a set 7 course meal and quite spendy. Be prepared to spend a couple of hundy for a couple. It's worth it though. We sat right in front of the fireplace...they knew what we were there for....and offered us free champagne after the proposal was accepted. :-)
The views are amazing and I have tons of beautiful shots from up there.
It's highly recommended!! -
Review from Geoff A.
1/18/2011
Top notch nosh on top of the world.
Ambience: The timber lodge is located at the end of two gondola rides (11400 ft or so). The view is incredible and the place is quiet and refined. Nice touches include getting slippers to replace wet boots as you come in.
Service; Very attentive, informative and friendly without being snobbish or obsequious. The sommelier was helpful and knowledgeable.
Food: Terrific. There are several options including a 4 course of 6 course prix fixe and a 7 course chefs choice sampler. We weren't hungry enough for the 7 course meal (or so we thought) but did the 4 course instead. I had the consomme and others had salad. Both were magnificent. The intermezzo consisted of a small ball of sorbet to refresh the palate before the main. The entrees were all delicious - lamb, filet mignon and a special of sunfish. Moderate serving sizes but marvelous flavors. The desserts were all great as well. Finally, the coffee came out in a French press with loads of accompanying additives (it had to be seen to be believed).
Price: Very reasonable given the maximum quality. I've paid a lot more for a lot less and would be happy to go back and pay more.
Looks like I'll be going back for the 7 course option in the summer. -
Review from Katherine W.
Foster City, CA
7/28/2008
The Alpenglow Stube has been on my radar screen for several years, but quite frankly out of my price range. This AAA Four Star rated restaurant is also determined by Zagat to be Colorado's seventh top dining experience.
You begin your dining adventure by taking two gondolas to the top of the mountain. The trip takes about 40 minutes and can be mighty cold on a December night. Diners bypass the skier line (Keystone has extensive night skiing) and are given blankets prior to stepping aboard their gondola. If one can get past the cold, the views as you are whisked up the mountain are stunning.
It's hardly surprising to find that the restaurant, at 11,666 ft. elevation, is the highest fine dining establishment in North America. Stepping inside, one is immediately greeted by a hostess dressed in Bavarian garb and offered the opportunity to give up your shoes in exchange for a pair of fur-lined slippers. (It is a decidedly bazaar sensation to walk through the very nice restaurant in slippers!)
Favorite Dish: Diners choose between two menus; the six course pris fixe menu, with wonderful creative selections, or the "Degaustation" (French for tasting) menu, allowing the Chef to send seven courses of his/her choice selections to your table. Last week I chose from the menu, while my dining partner, a self-described "foodie" opted for the Degaustation menu.
I made selections from a slate of 5 or 6 choices for four of the courses. The starter, a platter of several spreads and tasties with pumpernickle toast triangles was garnished by a decorative salt sculpture of a duck in flight. A pallet clearing sorbet of passion fruit was also predetermined by the chef (my friend had prickly pair sorbet). My favorite was the ragout of blue crab (which I almost skipped for the butternut squash tart, or the squab) but my lamb entree was equally delicious. I only managed a couple of bites of my Viennese Sacher Torte, before donning my own shoes, coat, hat, and gloves to head back down the mountain.
Alpenglow Stube is a pricey alternative with the menu at $85 and the Degaustation Menu at $95. Watch for occasional 2 for 1 coupons in the local newspapers. -
Review from Kimberly A.
Denver, CO
1/26/2009
Had lunch at the Stube Saturday, 1/24. We've had many a memorable meal at the Stube but not yet this year. We were happy to see everything was still just about perfect. Well really it was perfect. We were seated right away and had wine on the table within minutes,(Byron Pinot Noir) The "salad bar" hate to call it that, is full of delights, Lamb for the main course,wonderful with great mashed potatoes. Lamb is hard to do and they always get it right. .
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Review from Jeanette J.
Raleigh, NC
3/3/2011
We have talked about going to this restaurant for years and finally did last night. It was very disappointing. The filet was overcooked and not very tasty. The mashed potatoes were horribly dry. The duck was nothing to write home about. Sweet potatoes were bland. The bananas foster mousse was frozen like ice cream, not light and fluffy like mousse should be. The specially selected sherbert intermezzo picked by the chef to go with our entree was tomato and basil, which was good, but then we noticed the couple beside of us with fish and lamb also got the same "specially selected intermezzo". This was the worst "fine dinner" we have ever had and we will not be back!
***UPDATE****
After I contacted Vail Resorts about our bad experience, they brought us back for the Sunday Brunch on them. This was a much better experience. We were definitely wowed. You should definitely arrive very hungry! The only negative was my husband's steak was dry and overcooked (again). We did point this out and they offered to take it back and bring another one but my husband was so full from the buffet by then that he declined. So, we will be back but will leave the steaks to the fine restaurants specializing in steak, -
Review from Archer D.
Denver, CO
1/11/2009
What a fun and beautiful restaurant. A little pricey but totally worth it. Excellent staff, awesome food, and the view is worth it alone. In my view probably one of the most interesting restaurants in summit county. Both me and my date really liked the slippers you got to wear during the dinner, it made you feel so cozy. The night we were there a couple got engaged, the whole atmosphere is very romantic. The night gondola ride is fun, but as they warn you, dress warmly.
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Review from Dirty P.
Dillon, CO
1/8/2010
We went to the Apenglow for my 30th birthday. After 5 years of living in the county, My wife and I had been to all the fine dining restaurant except this one, so we were really excited to go. It was -10°F for the 2 Gondola rides back, so it was a bit chilly. We thought it was worth it though since we had experienced the Ranch and Ski Tip, we thought the Apenglow would be on the same level, boy were we wrong! I decided to go with the $99 dinner where the chef's show off their talents and surprise you with 7-courses, what a mistake! 1st course was a stacked Polenta. A $99 meal and they started with Polenta? It was just like what we could by at the grocery store, not much taste...2nd came a soup with 3 dime-size pieces of pheasant in it, I almost started laughing, are you kidding me. Other people around us got this dish and were laughing. The taste was good, but seriously, 3 tiny pieces? Next came the palette cleanser, strawberry. It tasted like shaved ice with strawberry flavoring on it, absolutely terrible! I expected the main course to be amazing, since the chef's were showing of their best. Main course - 5 small shrimp on top of some white rice, surrounded by a tequila lime sauce. This meal cost us $250 for two, and they bring me 5 tex-mex tasting shrimps? Wow!! We were completely let down, obviously they need new chef's! This restaurant was the biggest let down of any fine dining we have ever had, I will never recommend this place to anyone, in fact after wasting $250 dollars, We are going to spread the word about how awful the Apenglow food was. Save your money for the Ski Tip or the Ranch, their food is wonderful. The reason I even gave a star at all was because their service was excellent, which is to be expected. I really am thinking about contacting the GM and asking for our money back...
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Review from B C.
Boulder, CO
2/11/2010
A terrific ride up the gondola to a fabulously tasting dinner in a romantic secluded mountain atmosphere! Food presentation was exquisite and service impeccable. The six course dinner was as delectable as any fine dining we have experienced. Only problem was all six courses could have fit on the salad plate or perhpas even the bread plate. The first course fit on a single thinly sliced piece of cucumber, the second course fit in a tablespoon, the sorbet included a single miniature raspberry (didn't know they came that small!) next to a single blueberry and a melon scoop ball of sorbet. The salad "sample" had greens the size of mint leaves, and though quite tasty (I think...since I only had three bites to determine such) it wasn;t enough to leave a lasting impression. Finally, the main course which I looked forward to filling the large plates that sat before us....no such luck, they pulled the large plate and served a much smaller plate with an even smaller portion huddled in the middle surrounded by fancy swirls. The sliver of sea bass or maybe giant "minnow" was delicious but hardly enough to satisfy. The final course, the "desserts" were a third of a Barbie size dish of creme bruleee and the other was a "torte" slice that could have come out of the Barbie oven. After a $300 dinner for two (not including Keystone's 15% added "profit" surcharge) one would think you would leave with a full stomach. Not so even for a petite fit woman and a lean framed man much less for a full framed type after a day of skiing! Great atmosphere and delicious food but you better plan on packing a snack or stopping at the Mountain House on the way down for a rack of ribs or you'll go home hungry. If it was an Ethiopian restaurant I would give it the full five stars for generous portions but for an American Fine Dining Restaurant the portions looked anorexic. I swear they must have fed the entire restaruant out of a single back pack of food,,,after all it is the highest in North America and someone had to haul it up there!
