Best Romantic Eateries in Park City
Intimate Fine Dining Spots In Park City
Visiting Park City with your love is the vacation experience of a lifetime. Not only are there a ton of romantic, couple-friendly activities available for you to choose from in every season of the year, there are also a ton of amazing and intimate fine dining restaurants in Park City as well. From the Austrian influence of Goldener Hirsch to the rustic Italian fare at Grappa, there is a restaurant that’s perfect for just about any couple’s taste when they come to town.
In this blog, we’ll explore some of the best romantic eateries in all of Park City to help you choose the best one during your next couple’s vacation.
Get an Austrian Experience at The Goldener Hirsch Restaurant
There’s nowhere you’ll find a more genuine Austrian experience than at The Goldener Hirsch Restaurant. This intimate Bavarian fine dining restaurant is located at Deer Valley Resort, making it the perfect spot to end your mountain adventures in the most romantic way possible.
Once you walk into this lovely eatery, you’ll feel as though you and your love have entered an upscale European restaurant, replete with gorgeous wood furniture and decor accents that give it an Old World feel. Dine on cheese fondue while you peruse their extensive wine list, which features selections from all over the world, then dig into a delicious main course, such as the Maine Diver Sea Scallops.
Enjoy the Enigmatic Charm of Riverhorse on Main
Imagine sitting on the outdoor deck or in the historic Masonic Hall, overlooking the gorgeous colors of Park City lighting up the sky before you, all while you enjoy one of the best meals of your life. For couples looking for the perfect place to celebrate a special occasion or anniversary, Riverhorse on Main offers award-winning food at one of the most romantic spots in Park City.
While you’re perusing their extensive menu of eclectic dishes created by executive chef (and co-owner) Seth Adams, be sure to check out the Alaskan Halibut entree, which is served with a macadamia nut crust and herb whipped potatoes. The Trio of Wild Game is also popular, providing guests with the chance to try out locally-sourced buffalo, venison, and elk.
Dine on Delicious Steak at Edge Steakhouse
Searching for an award-winning steakhouse that’s tailor-made for a wonderful night out with your spouse? Check out Edge Steakhouse, located within the Westgate Resort and Spa. This casually elegant eatery has everything you need for a romantic night out, with its welcoming atmosphere, an award-winning menu, and an extensive cocktail and wine list.
Executive Chef Wayne E. Christian has crafted some delicious plates for patrons that you won’t want to miss out on, each with its own eclectic and creative twist. Some of the most popular items on the menu include the Japanese A5 Wagyu Ribeye and the Dry Aged Ribeye. For sides, be sure to check out the tasty Truffle Twice Baked Potato or the scrumptious Black and White Truffle Mac and Cheese.
Experience Old-World Italian Elegance at Grappa
Housed inside a historic Main Street home, you’ll find a portal into the rustic Italian countryside at Grappa, the next romantic eatery on our list. The atmosphere at this upscale Italian restaurant is unbeatable, filled with decor accents like hanging mosaic chandeliers, water features, and a gorgeous decorative tile floor, but the food is also nothing short of incredible.
While you’re looking over the menu at Grappa’s, don’t miss out on the delicious Scallop Risotto, served with Italian sausage and a pomegranate reduction. Or, take a look at one of their handmade pasta dishes, like the mouthwatering Gnocchi Primavera, which comes with wild mushrooms and a basil and pine nut pesto.
Take a Sleigh Ride to the Viking Yurt
Looking for a unique and romantic dining adventure in Park City that you’ll never forget? It truly doesn’t get any more one of a kind than The Viking Yurt. That’s because, in order to get to this upscale European eatery, you’ll have to take a 23-minute sleigh ride (with heated seats) that travels 1,800 feet up the mountain, all the while gazing out over the beautiful backdrop of Park City’s night sky.
Once you arrive at the yurt itself, you’ll be served some grogg (a Norwegian beverage made of spiced berries) along with a tasty 6-course Norwegian meal. Relax amid the incredible atmosphere of this once in a lifetime restaurant, all while enjoying the glowing candles, serene music, and time with the love of your life. Finally, once dinner is over, bundle yourself back up and enjoy the quick sleigh ride down the mountain.
Partake in An Amazing 8-Course Tasting Menu at Mariposa
Located at the Silver Lake Lodge in Deer Valley Resort, Mariposa boasts one of the best tasting menus in all of Park City and it’s only open during the busy winter season. Choose between a six or eight course tasting menu crafted by some of the most elite chefs in Utah’s hospitality industry to enjoy with the love of your life, while being surrounded by a beautiful ski lodge setting. Some standouts on the current tasting menu include the A5 Wagyu Tataki course and the Smoked Goat Cheese Panna Cotta for dessert.
More Romantic Ways to Enjoy Park City
Park City is a great place to take a romantic vacation, and there’s plenty of intimate and couple-friendly places around town to take your spouse to. Whether you choose the contemporary flair of Edge Steakhouse or the tasting menu at Mariposa, you can’t go wrong with any of Park City’s fine dining establishments.
Searching for more romantic things to do on your next trip to the Utah mountains? Check out more activities, like our list of Park City art galleries or our pick of the best après-ski spots in Park City.