Fodor's Expert Review Lake Crescent Lodge Dining Room

Part of the original 1916 lodge, the fir-paneled dining room overlooks the lake; you won't find a better spot for sunset views. Dinner entrées change seasonally and might include wild salmon, brown butter–basted halibut, pot roast, and mushroom polenta; the lunch menu features burgers, inventive salads, and a variety of sandwiches. For breakfast, biscuits and gravy, omelets and scrambles made with cage-free eggs, and marionberry pancakes are some of the tasty selections. Note that meals are offered only during set hours and dinner reservations are recommended, but a more casual menu of appetizers, sandwiches, burgers, and desserts is available from the lounge all day for dining in the lobby or out on the Sun Porch.