Great place for lunch when you're at crystal mountian
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Phillip M
My wife and I ate here last night after a few hours of skiing. Staff and waitress was very nice and provided good service. We ordered the thistle fries for an appetizer and they were outstanding. Best food of the night. I decided to get the Butcher Block which was a 16 oz ribeye. It ended up being $75 for the steak, which seems steep for a ribeye, especially considering it was one of the worst ribeye's I think I've ever tasted. I don't understand how, but this steak had basically zero flavor, and was extremely chewy. I ordered it medium rare, and it was barely pink in the center. I should have sent it back and complained, however, the food took a while to come out and after a few hours of skiing, I was ready to go home. Very disappointed that a $75 ribeye could be cooked so bad. My wife got the halibut which was decent but dry with no seasoning, also a bit disappointing for a $50 piece of fish. Would come back here only for drinks and thistle fries.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 2
Service: 4
Andrew Becker
If you enjoy luke-warm food with under-par service, this may be the place for you.
Atmosphere: 2
Food: 1
Service: 2
Stacee K.
Amazing food. Every year. Well worth the splurge. The steak was perfect and the beans were delightfully crunchy.
PATRICIA ULEWICZ
Can't beat this restaurant at Crystal Mtn Ski Resort.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: The Dinner Special- Beef Tips, Brussels Sprouts
Marc Palmer (Fire On The Dark Star)
Great burger!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Darin V.
How could you not recommend this place? Be prepared to drop some coin but every cent is well worth it. This is a stop for my family and I every time we come to town.
Brian K.
Great food and service. Not cheapest but worth a visit. Their thistle fries are the bomb.
B B.
We booked a bed and breakfast package that included daily vouchers for breakfast at the Thistle. At this time (November 2023) the Wild Tomato is closed. The vouchers are good for any breakfast entree and a juice or coffee. Kids 6 and under eat free! Although the kids menu was only $7 including a juice or milk. The breakfasts were big portions and delicious. The Thistle is located in the Kinlochen just fyi! I only wish they offered regular half and half in a little carafe for coffee, not the little creamer cups. Service was so kind and responsive! Don't forget to tip based on the full price of the meal.
Terry Adams
I first want to say the accommodations and golf was great. For the second year The Thistle left us disappointed. We had a Party of 8 and thought we would try it again. They had a special Butchers Cut 16 oz Rib Eye two thought they would split it. One had the bone and about 2 oz of meat and the other had the chunk of fat and 2 oz of meat for $ 70.00. Another in our party ordered a hamburger done medium, well after they tried to cook his second and again cooked it WELL DONE he said to just forget it. They did not charge him for his dinner but he left hungry. The next evening we went off property and had an outstanding dinner.
Used to be a Great place before Covid lock down. Now, it's run down. Help could cage less they have a job. Desperately need over haul!!!Dietary restrictions: Celiac- gluten free options
Atmosphere: 2
Food: 3
Service: 2
Recommended dishes: Thistle Burger with Thistle Fries
Sarah Fields
Excellent food. Excellent service every time. Will return frequently.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Frecky Lewis
This is the "fancy" restaurant at Crystal Mountain Resort. It is definitely their most high-end restaurant, but it still has a casual resort-like feel to it, and we were totally fine bringing our young children here. I do wish that their kids' menu was a little more adventurous than the standard cheeseburger/pizza/chicken nugget stuff, so we ordered them some smaller dishes off the regular menu, which they enjoyed. Our food was hit-and-miss; the mixed cheese and sausage appetizer was great, but the entrees were just so-so.
Amber Peterson
This place does one thing great, and that is the Thistle Fries. Come for an app and drinks on the patio. Decor feels outdated and stuffy. Very friendly waitress on our visit. Limited parking due to sharing a parking lot with golfers from 2 courses.
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 1
Service: 4
Elise A.
Food was delicious! Had the parmesan crusted Walleye which was fantastic and a chicken and pasta special which was huge and also good. Caesar salad was fresh with crisp lettuce and radishes for something a bit different. The service was great - Josie was friendly and attentive and then left us alone to enjoy the beautiful garden surrounding the patio seating and sunny summer evening. Indoor dining has a club feel with Scottish theme.
Great place for lunch when you're at crystal mountian
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
My wife and I ate here last night after a few hours of skiing. Staff and waitress was very nice and provided good service. We ordered the thistle fries for an appetizer and they were outstanding. Best food of the night. I decided to get the Butcher Block which was a 16 oz ribeye. It ended up being $75 for the steak, which seems steep for a ribeye, especially considering it was one of the worst ribeye's I think I've ever tasted. I don't understand how, but this steak had basically zero flavor, and was extremely chewy. I ordered it medium rare, and it was barely pink in the center. I should have sent it back and complained, however, the food took a while to come out and after a few hours of skiing, I was ready to go home. Very disappointed that a $75 ribeye could be cooked so bad. My wife got the halibut which was decent but dry with no seasoning, also a bit disappointing for a $50 piece of fish. Would come back here only for drinks and thistle fries.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 2
Service: 4
If you enjoy luke-warm food with under-par service, this may be the place for you.
Atmosphere: 2
Food: 1
Service: 2
Amazing food. Every year. Well worth the splurge. The steak was perfect and the beans were delightfully crunchy.
Can't beat this restaurant at Crystal Mtn Ski Resort.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: The Dinner Special- Beef Tips, Brussels Sprouts
Great burger!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
How could you not recommend this place? Be prepared to drop some coin but every cent is well worth it. This is a stop for my family and I every time we come to town.
Great food and service. Not cheapest but worth a visit. Their thistle fries are the bomb.
We booked a bed and breakfast package that included daily vouchers for breakfast at the Thistle. At this time (November 2023) the Wild Tomato is closed. The vouchers are good for any breakfast entree and a juice or coffee. Kids 6 and under eat free! Although the kids menu was only $7 including a juice or milk. The breakfasts were big portions and delicious. The Thistle is located in the Kinlochen just fyi! I only wish they offered regular half and half in a little carafe for coffee, not the little creamer cups. Service was so kind and responsive! Don't forget to tip based on the full price of the meal.
I first want to say the accommodations and golf was great. For the second year The Thistle left us disappointed. We had a Party of 8 and thought we would try it again. They had a special Butchers Cut 16 oz Rib Eye two thought they would split it. One had the bone and about 2 oz of meat and the other had the chunk of fat and 2 oz of meat for $ 70.00. Another in our party ordered a hamburger done medium, well after they tried to cook his second and again cooked it WELL DONE he said to just forget it. They did not charge him for his dinner but he left hungry. The next evening we went off property and had an outstanding dinner.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 2
Service: 4
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Used to be a Great place before Covid lock down. Now, it's run down. Help could cage less they have a job. Desperately need over haul!!!Dietary restrictions: Celiac- gluten free options
Atmosphere: 2
Food: 3
Service: 2
Recommended dishes: Thistle Burger with Thistle Fries
Excellent food. Excellent service every time. Will return frequently.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
This is the "fancy" restaurant at Crystal Mountain Resort. It is definitely their most high-end restaurant, but it still has a casual resort-like feel to it, and we were totally fine bringing our young children here. I do wish that their kids' menu was a little more adventurous than the standard cheeseburger/pizza/chicken nugget stuff, so we ordered them some smaller dishes off the regular menu, which they enjoyed. Our food was hit-and-miss; the mixed cheese and sausage appetizer was great, but the entrees were just so-so.
This place does one thing great, and that is the Thistle Fries. Come for an app and drinks on the patio. Decor feels outdated and stuffy. Very friendly waitress on our visit. Limited parking due to sharing a parking lot with golfers from 2 courses.
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 1
Service: 4
Food was delicious! Had the parmesan crusted Walleye which was fantastic and a chicken and pasta special which was huge and also good. Caesar salad was fresh with crisp lettuce and radishes for something a bit different. The service was great - Josie was friendly and attentive and then left us alone to enjoy the beautiful garden surrounding the patio seating and sunny summer evening. Indoor dining has a club feel with Scottish theme.