Unless otherwise noted, the phone number for all restaurants listed is 278-1000. The opulent Dining Room at the Mount Washington Hotel ($$-$$$) provides a unique and grand setting for any meal complete with serenading orchestra, daily menus and an extensive wine list. The quality of meals here is extraordinary; enjoy them as part of an all-inclusive package or as individual gourmet offerings. Breakfast in the expansive dining room with Mt. Washington presiding outside the massive windows is an inspirational experience. Proper attire is required in the evenings (gentlemen, that means jackets). For a more intimate, century-old atmosphere, try the Bretton Arms Dining Room ($$–$$$), which is recommended for its superb cuisine. For casual dining, head to Stickney’s ($$) on the first floor of the Hotel for a nightly dinner buffet.

Another spot recommended by locals for fine dining is Notchland Inn (800-866-6131; 374-6131; $$–$$$) in Hart’s Location.

Down the mountain, only a quarter-mile from the slopes, try Darby's Tavern ($–$$) for pizza and subs. Fabyans Station ($–$$) is a good eatery in an old railroad station. The Nordic Cafe ($–$$) in the Bretton Woods Nordic Center is also a good place for a quick meal. For cheap eats try the AMC’s Highland Center ($–$$), which serves a hot buffet breakfast, lunch and a multi-course all-you-can-eat dinner, family style.

On the mountain, the Top o' the Quad Restaurant ($$) serves casual lunches daily, with views of Mount Washington's summit. On West Mountain, stop by the railway car at the top for BBQ ($) or look for the Sugar Shack at the top of Zephyr lift for a quick pick-me-up with maple syrup in snow. In the renovated base lodge, there’s the Slopeside Restaurant and Lounge ($–$$) on the second floor. Also in the base lodge is Lucy Crawford’s Food Court ($–$$), a typical base-lodge cafeteria.

Dining Legend: $$$$–Entrees $30+; $$$–$20–$30; $$–$10–$20; $–less than $10.