Needles Lodge - Phone Number, Reservations, Reviews

All things considered, Needles Lodge deserves a 5/5. The ambiance was great, and the food was even better. So many options to choose from, with multiple stations that made your dish on the spot (omelettes, waffles, etc.). The price is steep, but the experience was well worth it in my opinion.

This is one of the coolest places I’ve ever been to. I didn’t think a ski resort in the middle of summer could offer so much fun! Gondolas were cool. We saw a moose. Food at the buffet was insanely good. Everything is pricey but you pay for quality for sure.

I had the Sunday brunch buffet. It's a stellar location and the service was great. The food was good, but not as good as I expected for the price.

**Needles Lodge at Snow Basin - A Perfect Mountain Retreat! ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐** I recently had the pleasure of dining at Needles Lodge, and it was an incredible experience from start to finish! After an exhilarating ride up the tram, I was greeted by breathtaking views that set the perfect backdrop for a relaxing meal. I opted for the healthy bowl featuring sweet potato and quinoa, and it was absolutely delicious! The combination of flavors and textures was delightful, making it both a nutritious and satisfying choice. It’s evident that the kitchen prioritizes fresh, high-quality ingredients, and the presentation was beautiful. The lodge itself has a cozy, inviting atmosphere, making it an ideal spot to unwind after a day of outdoor adventures. The staff were friendly and attentive, ensuring that our dining experience was top-notch. Whether you're hitting the slopes or just looking for a serene place to enjoy a meal, Needles Lodge is a must-visit. I can't wait to return for another delicious bowl and to soak in those stunning mountain views!

We rode the Gondola up to Needles Lodge for Sunday Brunch. It was a wonderful buffet with Breakfast and lunch options. My favorites were the prime rib, Mac and cheese, Eggs Benedict, and fingerling potatoes. There was a beautiful view and the Lodge itself is very pretty. I can’t wait to come see it in the winter.

took guests visiting from back east to give them a taste of mountain dining. Went there for Sunday brunch yesterday. It was amazing!! I definitely recommend

Stay away from the pastor tacos. Most places that serve pastor i would at least think are decent. If they are generic its just chicken and beef. So i was excited to try it. Its giant hunks of pork and had absolutely no flavor. Probably zero adobo that it sat in overnight (legit what makes pastor....pastor), just plain cooked pork. Definitely not pork shoulder slow cooked on a spit and shaved in thin slices. That plus the adobo to add mexican spices are what pastor even is at the very least! The corn tortillas tasted like store bought ones, which is a fine vessel if whats in it is good, but this was not. I chose the "spicy" salsa, and i wouldnt even classify it as medium, plus it too was lacking seasoning. Salsa needs salt. ALL salsas need salt! Its not even expensive! Even if its a sweet salsa, the rest of the ingredients need salt and the sweetness adds another layer. It tasted like just vegetable pulp without any seasoning at all. Not even exaggerating, the best part of the tacos were the white onions. Even the cilantro was wilted. It also comes served with a tiny portion of completely tasteless white rice (not even butter?), and completely bland black beans. Again a refusal to use any seasoning. Onion powder and garlic powder go a long way. I dumped Cholula in the tacos to make them somewhat palatable. For $30 its a joke We also got the loaded fries, and those tasted good. No complaints with those.

There for a wedding. Spectacular

Incredible service by Bogdan. We had a wonderful time!

Excellent brunch. Bogdan was very friendly and provided excellent service. We will definitely be back

The Needles food is overpriced garbage but I guess when you're a ski resort you can charge $20 for a plate of chips with 3 ingredients and call it "nachos" Thinking that the food here is 5 stars that says a lot more about your taste in food than you want it to.

I got the Basin Burger. It was good. I’ve had better burgers at other restaurants for half the price. I’ll probably stick to my homemade PB&J in the future.

Perfect location to take a break and warm up during a ski day.

Absolutely ridiculous that I pay thousands of dollars a year to ski and the lodge puts signs on the table that I can’t eat food I bring or even sit down. Unreal

Beautiful views! The nachos are worth it. Maria hooked us up with great service.

Great place to take a break and get a bit to eat while skiing.

Expensive but on a clear day that view is insane.

Loved the venue, food and service. Thanks for making our Christmas Eve so memorable. Looking forward to next year

First visit. Magnificent views! Wonderful food. Friendly and helpful staff.

The views from here are absolutely spectacular!!!

A beautiful site but our dining experience left a lot to be desired. We saw a moose on the way up and trees were just beginning to change. Our reservation time was 2:15 with last time of 2:30. Yes, we got enough to eat but it wasn’t necessarily what we wanted as much of the selections were either gone and not replaced or dried out and cold (all of the meats except the prime.) Since I can’t eat prime, I settled for an omelette. The young man behind this station didn’t know that you cook in the onions, cheese, etc. and not just pile them raw on top of the finished omelette! I had a pretty good waffle but it was taken from a bag and not made fresh in front of me. Many of the desserts were missing as well so our selection was lacking. If it wasn’t for the beautiful setting I would rate this as a 1-2. Definitely not worth the hefty price! I imagine this would have been a great experience for an earlier reservation time but that wasn’t our experience. They were also closing umbrellas and taking apart the patio while we were still eating! Definitely took away from the ambiance!

This place was pretty awesome, food was delicious and the view is spectacular. Worth the money for the experience.

Okay wow. I barely have words. Sunday brunch is out of this world! They have so many stations , you are sure to find something for everyone! The Brussels, biscuits and gravy, cracklins, and prime rib were my favorite but honestly I didn’t eat a single thing I didn’t like! if you can get reservations here, do it! IT IS WORTH EVERY PENNY! The service was phenomenal as well. they have a dessert table (I loved the pistachio cupcake), they have a charcuterie station, omelet station, carvery, and several other stations just full of food. everything seasoned perfectly and all perfect temperature wise too. A lot of times at buffet style brunches, things are soggy or cold or taste like mush of flavors, but not snowbasin. They had people changing our food frequently and it showed! The only tiny downside is the alcoholic drinks weren’t that strong but it’s Utah and to be expected so no worries there. The view is also amazing if you’ve never eaten up there before. The patio was great and had good shade where needed. I wish snowbasin did this brunch all year around because it’s an actual gem.

The Brunch was 5 star and the Ambiance was 10 star! patio dining . Amazing !! Will come back and bring friends

Absolutely fantastic food and experience. Went for the first time and cannot wait to go back. Especially this time of year just an A+.

The food is really good but honestly does not need to be the price it is the service does it job, and if you ask an employee, they will try and help you over all I really like it there it's clean and everyone is really nice.

Great scenery, friendly staff, good food

Best Wedding reception i have ever been to.

The view from the restaurant patio was incredible! And the all you can eat brunch was just amazing. The spread was decadent and included prime rib, rack of lamb, glazed brussel sprouts, an omelette bar, and the best bread pudding I've ever had in my life (shout out to the pastry chef John!).

Best 300$ meal ever. (I've never spent that much on a meal for my family). Highlight of my vacation.

Best dining experience in my life !! Staff was amazing Food was fantastic Best Bloody Mary ever

Wonderful Alpine Lodge with an awesome view.

An awesome ski resort. In summer you can ride the tram up for a buffet brunch at the lodge up top of resort. Then on Sundays you can enjoy live concerts back at bottom of tram outside the main lodge. Dog friendly as well.

Brunch at needles is a fun experience. The food was great quality, and everything tasted amazing. If you are gluten-free, they do label the food. The views are stunning. I recommend the watermelon margarita. Cocktails are not included with brunch. That's when things get more pricy. Patio seating is beautiful but can get windy before noon. After noon, wear sunscreen or get a table with an umbrella in summer. After brunch, go for a nice scenic walk around the mountain. Wear appropriate shoes if that is of interest.

Great views, great food and service, and a delightful atmosphere. The buffet is super with more options than anyone could sample. We will be back again soon. Highly recommended. And the restrooms are the best in the US by far!!!!

I overdid it on the Sunday brunch Nice bathrooms though

We had a fantastic brunch . The food was fresh

We had the Sunday brunch. It was amazing

We went for Sunday Brunch. It was delicious and relaxing!

Fun riding the John Paul tram up to the lodge good food, every bit worth the money spent 😀

I visited at the end of the ski season, so only the grill was open, and it was a little slow. I attended the restaurant earlier in the season when it was running on all cylinders, and it was much nicer with more choices and was much faster getting the food. Surprisingly, while not necessarily the inexpensive, the food was not as expensive as other "theme parks" and resorts. While obviously what you order dictates prices, I would say that the average meal, which is both good and filling, would run about $20/person - a large pizza slice is $10 and prime rib is about $25 during the 2022/2023 season.

Great place to warm up after hitting the slopes. Something for everyone on the menu. Ample servings. Great beer selection!

Not classifying this as 5 star dining. As far as ski resort set up and service goes, quality and price, Snowbasin continues to excel. This day was spent mostly in line waiting for lifts, with an influx of people the lines remained non existent. Every single employee was kind, courteous and fun. As someone who has worked for resorts and owned a restaurant the best part is the people here. I hope this speaks to how they feel and are appreciated. Experience is everything, kudos to Basin.

Great place, and good prices for a resort. Some of the lodges offer different food options, like John Paul lift lodge, and limited selections at the Strawberry lift.

Great restaurant, only had drinks at the bar. Service was fine - nothing exceptional. Drinks were good, terrific atmosphere though. Hard not to enjoy a ski resort 😉

Food was great, price not so much. All kitchen staff needs to be trained hard. They messed up my order. They don't speak english and they look unhappy all the time, no smile and annoyed with line started to getting longer.

There was a really bad wind storm and it was snowing really hard and me and my 3 kids took refuge in the needle's lodge. We ordered some hot chocolate and it was more like hot water.

Great place to take a break on a busy ski day. They opened the outdoor seating the day we were there and it really helped find a table on a busy day.

Very friendly and in most cases ... very well trained staff members. Beautiful location and great slopes for our group.

Absolutely incredible lodge! Great food, great atmosphere, million dollar views!

Particularly pleasant, setting for taking a break from skiing…

Other than the crowds, this place was amazing. Bar scene is super cool. Food is so much better than your average ski snack shop.

Had to hang at the bar all day and the bar staff was great!

Got great and amazing views. Gotta come and check it out

Stopped in for lunch. Very nice place.

The Needles Lodge boasts breathtaking views and great ski slopes, but the real standouts are the exceptional food and drink selection. The cuisine is top-notch, with a range of delicious options to choose from. The drinks menu is also impressive, with a great selection of premium wines, spirits, and beers. However, all of this luxury comes at a price, and the Needles lodge can be quite overpriced. Despite this, it's still worth a visit for a special occasion or if you're looking to indulge in a luxurious ski experience.

Very comfortable and easy access with good vegetarian options.

Hang out at the bar. Food is great

There's nothing very good about it, it's usually incredibly busy, and the food is well, resort food. I'd prefer sitting on the outside of the lodge.

Looked at the food but lost my appetite at the price

I stopped here to grab a bite after a tiring morning skiing and it was very refreshing. The service was amazing and the food was great. The employees were very friendly and the atmosphere was wonderful.

Gorgeous lodge to unstrap for a midday refuel. Cocktails are surprisingly delicious for a Utah mountain, and the beer/wine selection is substantial. A little pricey, but the food is well worth it. (And hey, what do you expect on a mountain.) Be prepared for a wait to get past the hostess and her velvet ropes.

Posh on mountain restaurant. Delicious made to order food. Inefficient system. Waited in line for 50 minutes to get food.

Beautiful view, terrific food, wonderful service. Worth the price!

Ate at the bar and it was delicious. The servers were great and the drinks were good for Utah standards.

The absolute BEST grilled cheese I have ever had! And the most beautiful clean bathrooms! I loved the cozy feel and with amazing views. This place is wonderful!

Gold chrome bathroom fixtures, private stalls, just what one needs while skiing!!

Sweet potato bahn mi is amazing! A really great vegetarian option

Was not what was expecting sad 😔

Love the view and a very nice restaurant

We did the Gondola and the Brunch and it was amazing... Our Waitress Nancy was amazing and went out of her way to make sure we were all taken care of.. Very friendly and caring... I would recomment this experience to anyone and everyone.... Steve Ellis Ellis Printing

We went to the Sunday brunch. It's $75/person (which is a little pricier than the brunch at Sundance which is $50/person). But a gondola ride is included for each person in the party (an adult gondola ticket is $25). Also, unlike sundance this brunch has a fresh crepe station and fresh egg Benedict station in addition to the carving station and omlete station (which sundance has as well). All drinks (except alcoholic drinks) are included with the price of brunch. Everything was clean, delicious and the staff was friendly and attentive. Not to mention, the views from the gondola ans the lodge were stunning!

The food was excellent and the service and view were amazing. Our server was fantastic for the brunch buffet. We took the gondola up early did a bit of hiking. Ate then came down and attended Oktoberfest. Great day!

I visited for thier Sunday brunch. It's just not worth the $75 per person. The gondala ride was by far the best part of the experience. While the food wasn't bad, it was far from great. If you're looking for a much better brunch experience at a better price, try Grand America.

Every employee was delightful! Great variety of food. We loved it!

We went for the Sunday brunch buffet & it was excellent. The gondola ride up and back down really set the tone and gave us time to appreciate our incredible surroundings. We walked in to the restaurant feeling hashtag blessed lol. The brunch spread was fancy - lobster ravioli, eggs Benedict constructed right in front of you (the ham was perfect and hand carved, too), chocolate covered strawberries with hard-to-find actual chocolate (not the wax most places put on strawberries). And you can walk around the area for incredible pictures, too. It was blessedly about 10 degrees cooler at the restaurant than it is on the ground, so that was a welcome change in August. Only weird thing is no bathrooms. I guess that helps get people away from the buffet, lol. But don't do what we did by exploring nature before you eat, because if you want to wash your hands you can't!

It toke a hour to get through the line

Go with gondola up. To restaurant. The view from gondola is beautiful. Mine mexican salad wirh chicken was delicious. The smoge chicken taste so good. Highly recomendet. Most food was $19

Views were amazing - Molly & her team were fantastic!

It has an absolutely magnificent view from the outside patio and the atmosphere just takes our breath away! I took my kids up there for their birthday and it's something they'll always remember!

My favorite place. Go there and you'll see why. I strongly recommend.

Very good food all around, not very good service. Food quality/selection matched the price, service very poor for the price.

Great Sunday brunch for a family birthday experience.

We had the best day! From the awesome gondola ride, to the most incredible brunch at Needles Lodge! Food is absolutely incredible as is the service!! Snowbasin is simply beautiful! One of our top 5 favorite experiences!

Nice experience, but pricey for what you get.

Best nacho’s and bathrooms in Utah!

Cheeseburgers were amazing, fries were good too, but the best was their coffee. It will be closed for this season, so I was happy to be here on the last day

Typical ski resort food but 5 star for the deck and views!

Fantastic location, well kept and great service.

5 star. So nice. Felt like I read in a top class hotel

Food was great no complains whatsoever, our waitress was amazing super friendly and very informative. Definitely coming back again.

It's a lovely spot to grab a meal or just take a break between runs and enjoy the view. The outdoor patio is wonderful on a sunny day. There are food options for something light or a full brunch

Definitely a solid dining option at Snowbasin. Food is very good and it has great views of the valley to boot.

This place is like walking into a ski fantasy. This lodge is luxury. It is absolutely beautiful. The bathrooms are impeccable. They food was delicious. It would be an unparalleled spot for a wedding.

Gorgeous setting on a sunny day. The patio has a wind screen which can help make a sit as pleasant as the view. There is something about a well padded interior to make you feel comfortable on a cold and windy day. Really a near perfect on mountain stop regardless of the day. Amazingly similar to Sun Valley's Seattle Ridge, right down to having to do stairs to get to the restroom

Beautiful lodge!!! Not enough vegan options. Just a veggie burger and fries when I was there. And not really many healthy options for all eaters.

One of my favourite places to eat at a Utah Ski Resort - the lodge is beautiful and rivals anything at the much more expensive Deer Valley Resort. Food selection is top-notch, with everything from burgers, to saldes, to south-west cuisine. If it’s not too cold, go for the outdoor seating. And if you want to eat inside, remember there are more tables downstairs.

Get some grub and drinks during your break from the slope. Good selection of quick bites and easy eats. Cookies weren’t very moist. Both child and adult drinks available. Grab a beer for those achey muscles and to recharge. I was visiting from out of state and was impressed with the staff. Polite and friendly, readily available for help and to keep the mess minimal.

Beautiful views, beautiful lodge, but breezy sitting outside even with the plexiglass shields

Needles has a lot of great options for food and drinks. Great spot to take a few minutes and rest or grab a delicious snack! I highly recommend making a stop if you're up there!