Glitretind Restaurant

The story

Crafted with passion, served with love

A Name That Says It All

Glitretind is Norwegian for "shimmering mountain," and the dining room earns that name honestly. Set inside Stein Eriksen Lodge Deer Valley, the restaurant looks directly out onto the Wasatch Range, where skiers trace lines down the slopes in winter and the summer patio opens to crisp mountain air. A seat near the window is worth requesting.

The Kitchen and the Philosophy

VP of Food and Beverage Operations and Corporate Chef Zane Holmquist drives the menu, with a clear commitment to seasonal, locally sourced, and sustainable ingredients. The result is regional American cuisine built around meat, fresh seafood, and whatever the season offers — hearty and considered in equal measure. The menu changes completely twice a year, so returning guests reliably find something new.

Servers take time to introduce each dish — its ingredients, its preparation — before stepping back. The team is patient with dietary needs and willing to accommodate substitutions, which matters in a room that attracts guests with a wide range of preferences.

The Wine Program

The cellar holds more than 10,000 bottles across 750 different wines, spanning local Utah producers to international varietals. Sommelier Cara Schwindt oversees selection, purchasing, and pairing, and is available to guide guests through the list. That program earned Glitretind Wine Spectator's Best of Award of Excellence, a recognition the restaurant has carried for years.

Sunday Brunch and the Broader Experience

On Sundays, Glitretind shifts to its famous brunch, running from 11 AM through 2:30 PM — a Park City institution in its own right. The combination of American brunch fare, mountain views, and the lodge's warm, fireplace-lit atmosphere makes it a draw well beyond the ski season.

Forbes Travel Guide awarded Glitretind a Four-Star rating in 2026, a distinction that reflects not just the food but the full experience: the attentive service, the wine depth, and a setting that is genuinely difficult to match anywhere in the mountain West.