Delicious food and excellent service. A little stuffy and expensive. We had fish and picahna which were both very good. The gratin green beans needed some spice but otherwise good.
MarissaG
Gretchen's is a great place for dinner and drinks when you have a large group or just your family. We actually ended up eating there twice over our stay in sun valley and were impressed every time. Service was accurate and timely as well as friendly. Staff were knowledgeable about choices. Will definitely go back!!!
Joyce
Our waitress, Chloe, was particularly friendly and helpful, very pleasant. The staff never knew who ordered what so they put most dishes in the wrong places. The food was very tasty and in good portions for sharing on small plates. The acoustics are a bit loud but not as bad as most restaurants in town.
Janna Walkiewicz
Waited long time to order lunch. Bartender was not that friendly. Tempura green beans lacked flavor. Curry Chicken croissant sandwich was horrible. I ate about a quarter of the sandwich, gave feedback when asked, and they did nothing. I was very disappointed in the experience.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 2
Service: 1
JanC
Great food and excellent service. We enjoyed ahi tuna with a cashew and vegetable mix, some pork appetizers, and local Idaho trout--all fabulous, with delicious side dishes, washed down with a great bottle of wine and some inventive after-dinner cocktails. Service was very attentive and we were very happy to be able to dine at Sun Valley Resort on a busy night--they made an effort to fit our party in, and it was greatly appreciated. It's a very convenient and tasty dining option right in the lodge. We'll be back!
SteveS
We had an excellent dining experience at Gretchen's. The ruby trout was presented beautifully and seasoned to perfection. Everyone else at our table was delighted with their dinners.
Philippe C.
Which I---t at the Sun Valley lodge came up with the idea of serving food and opening up this historical bar to todlers and babies that get their diapers changed in the banquettes? Not what this lounge about. Now there is no room for guests and hordes of screaming kids
TomL
The food is fine. The problem is seating. Twice in the last couple of months we were the first table seated for dinner. With one other table seated else in the restaurant they sat someone so close to use we could have been part of their conversation. There was bo reason for this except laziness. when I asked management the response was we seat by section and saw no problem. We are talking about a place with only three tables taken and they sat someone next to us. BTW there were only two tables seated by the time we had left so it was not an over crowded reservation problem Will not be going back
We love visiting Gretchen's. Glad to see they're now on Open Table. The one thing I'd like to see is them changing their menu a bit more seasonally. It's been basically the same for years now.
TomH
Ate at Gretchen's while staying at Sun Valley Inn. Had dinner with a couple of friends. Found the food to be rather good and, the ambiance is all it should be and then some. The service was superb. The menu is somewhat limited. Due to location and varying demand during the seasons. The prices are quite high. But, anything in the Sun Valley Village is. It is a first class, high demand resort after all. And rather isolated from the rest of the world in a beautiful part of a world renowned, ski resort.
We love eating at Gretchen's! The menu has several unexpected options, and the food is well prepared. The service members are from all over the world and seem always up for a chat. Can't beat the ambience sitting in this beautiful outdoor space with wild flowers blooming all around and a view of the famous Sun Valley ice rink. Great place for a gathering or a upscale casual dinner for two.
Margot Calabrese
Brian is a great bartender!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
ICEQUEEN
Outside dining in August. Atmosphere was nice. Service was OK. Menu was somewhat limited. Additionally, some of the food we ordered was not very fresh  and we had to send it back
Bree
Had an amazing dinner at the bar, and thanks Brandon for the tasty drinks. Anna however is a powerhouse and she must’ve been making drinks for the whole resort! Lovely
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
LarryB
Food as OK, service OK, noisy ambience (there was a girls ice skating competition going on). I've had much better food and a better dining experience when I've dined at Gretchen's in the past.
Delicious food and excellent service. A little stuffy and expensive. We had fish and picahna which were both very good. The gratin green beans needed some spice but otherwise good.
Gretchen's is a great place for dinner and drinks when you have a large group or just your family. We actually ended up eating there twice over our stay in sun valley and were impressed every time. Service was accurate and timely as well as friendly. Staff were knowledgeable about choices. Will definitely go back!!!
Our waitress, Chloe, was particularly friendly and helpful, very pleasant. The staff never knew who ordered what so they put most dishes in the wrong places. The food was very tasty and in good portions for sharing on small plates. The acoustics are a bit loud but not as bad as most restaurants in town.
Waited long time to order lunch. Bartender was not that friendly. Tempura green beans lacked flavor. Curry Chicken croissant sandwich was horrible. I ate about a quarter of the sandwich, gave feedback when asked, and they did nothing. I was very disappointed in the experience.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 2
Service: 1
Great food and excellent service. We enjoyed ahi tuna with a cashew and vegetable mix, some pork appetizers, and local Idaho trout--all fabulous, with delicious side dishes, washed down with a great bottle of wine and some inventive after-dinner cocktails. Service was very attentive and we were very happy to be able to dine at Sun Valley Resort on a busy night--they made an effort to fit our party in, and it was greatly appreciated. It's a very convenient and tasty dining option right in the lodge. We'll be back!
We had an excellent dining experience at Gretchen's. The ruby trout was presented beautifully and seasoned to perfection. Everyone else at our table was delighted with their dinners.
Which I---t at the Sun Valley lodge came up with the idea of serving food and opening up this historical bar to todlers and babies that get their diapers changed in the banquettes? Not what this lounge about. Now there is no room for guests and hordes of screaming kids
The food is fine. The problem is seating. Twice in the last couple of months we were the first table seated for dinner. With one other table seated else in the restaurant they sat someone so close to use we could have been part of their conversation. There was bo reason for this except laziness. when I asked management the response was we seat by section and saw no problem. We are talking about a place with only three tables taken and they sat someone next to us. BTW there were only two tables seated by the time we had left so it was not an over crowded reservation problem Will not be going back
We love visiting Gretchen's. Glad to see they're now on Open Table. The one thing I'd like to see is them changing their menu a bit more seasonally. It's been basically the same for years now.
Ate at Gretchen's while staying at Sun Valley Inn. Had dinner with a couple of friends. Found the food to be rather good and, the ambiance is all it should be and then some. The service was superb. The menu is somewhat limited. Due to location and varying demand during the seasons. The prices are quite high. But, anything in the Sun Valley Village is. It is a first class, high demand resort after all. And rather isolated from the rest of the world in a beautiful part of a world renowned, ski resort.
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We love eating at Gretchen's! The menu has several unexpected options, and the food is well prepared. The service members are from all over the world and seem always up for a chat. Can't beat the ambience sitting in this beautiful outdoor space with wild flowers blooming all around and a view of the famous Sun Valley ice rink. Great place for a gathering or a upscale casual dinner for two.
Brian is a great bartender!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Outside dining in August. Atmosphere was nice. Service was OK. Menu was somewhat limited. Additionally, some of the food we ordered was not very fresh  and we had to send it back
Had an amazing dinner at the bar, and thanks Brandon for the tasty drinks. Anna however is a powerhouse and she must’ve been making drinks for the whole resort! Lovely
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Food as OK, service OK, noisy ambience (there was a girls ice skating competition going on). I've had much better food and a better dining experience when I've dined at Gretchen's in the past.