St. Bernard's (536-5508; $$$; reservations; right) in the Inn is Solitude's fine-dining restaurant, where you'll enjoy fireside meals in an intimate setting. A new chef brings a changed menu with him. Classic American cuisine has an inspired blending of tastes that are guaranteed to make you say "delicious." It's a Wine Spectator's "Award of Excellence" recipient, so you'll find great wines to accompany your meal. It also serves the resort's only formal breakfast ($), with both a continental buffet and made-to-order specialties.

Creekside Restaurant (536-5785; $$-$$$), on the first floor of the Creekside condos, serves lunch and dinner. Here you'll find yet another new chef on hand to heighten the dining experience at the resort. We dined on appetizers to get a full sense of the menu. Everything is creative and tastes wonderful. The baked polenta with woodland mushrooms is absolutely out of this world. Entrees range from wood-fired pizzas to pasta, lamb and veal.

A popular option is the Solitude Yurt (536-5709; left). Twenty people cross-country ski or snowshoe for 30 minutes to a yurt for a five-course gourmet meal and then ski or snowshoe back (it's a beginner trail both ways and the equipment is included in the cost). Coffee and water are the only provided beverages, but guests may bring their own corked wine and other beverages. The cost is $95, and no children younger than 8 are allowed. Reservations are a must for this, and don't be too disappointed if you can't get in. Salt Lake City residents really enjoy it and hog many of the available spaces.

Solitude's Mexican-themed cafeteria, Last Chance Mining Camp, is on two levels and can seat about 400 people. Sunshine Snacks on mid-mountain is open for lunch and looks out over "the beach" -- one of the best people-watching areas. The Moonbeam Day Lodge has a caafeteria-style menu and a roof-top deck . Another place for a quick bite is the Stone Haus, a grocery store in the village, or the Thirsty Squirrel, which serves items such as panini, nachos and pizza.

There's also a wide variety of dining available in Salt Lake City.

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

Photos courtesy of Solitude Mountain Resort