As the world-renowned Sundance Film Festival descends upon the town of Park City, the town transforms into a bustling hub of creativity, glamour and, inevitably, crowded restaurants.
Navigating the culinary landscape during this star-studded event can be challenging, especially if you find yourself without a coveted reservation or discovering many of the walk-in locations are booked for a private event. While “no reservation, no problem” might be bit of a stretch, there’s a silver lining: several culinary gems in Park City are operate on a first-come, first-served basis.
So if you’re facing the daunting prospect of dining out during Sundance, give these locations a try for a chance to dine out during the festival.
Reservations not required:
Alpine Distilling: Open Tuesday through Saturday from 3 to 10 p.m. and Sunday, from 2 to 7 p.m.
Big Daddy’s Pizza: Open Monday through Thursday from 11 a.m. to 9 p.m., Friday and Saturday from 11 a.m. to 10 p.m., and Sunday from 12 to 8 p.m.
Big Dipper: Open Tuesday, Jan. 16 through Monday, Jan. 22 from 11 a.m. to 9 p.m., and Tuesday, Jan. 23 and Wednesday, Jan. 24 from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Open for business as usual beginning Thursday, Jan. 25.
Boneyard Saloon: Open with late night hours for the festival Monday through Friday from 11 a.m. to 12 a.m., and Saturday to Sunday from 10:30 a.m. to 12 a.m.
Dairy Keen: Open Monday through Thursday from 10 a.m. to 9:30 p.m. and Friday and Saturday from 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. (closed Sunday).
Deelicious Café: Open Monday through Friday from 7:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. (closed Saturday and Sunday).
Drafts Burger Bar: Open daily from 7:30 a.m. to 10 p.m.
Este Pizza: Open Sunday through Thursday from 11 a.m. to 9 p.m., and Friday – Saturday, 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. Enjoy slice specials all day long and live music on Friday nights from 5 to 8 p.m.
Freshies Lobster: Open daily from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m.
Harvest: Open daily from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Hill’s Kitchen: Open daily 7:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Hill’s Cantina (in the same location) is open Friday and Saturday from 4 to 8 p.m.
Luna’s Kitchen: Open Monday through Saturday from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. (closed Sundays).
Mountain Wellness Bar: Open Monday from 3 to 6 p.m. for weekly meal pickup, Tuesday through Friday from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. and Saturday from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. (closed Sundays).
No Name Saloon: Open Monday through Friday from 11 to 1 a.m. and Saturday and Sunday from 10 to 1 a.m.
Red Banjo Pizza: Open Sunday through Wednesday from 11:30 a.m. to 9:30 p.m., Thursday from noon to 9:30 p.m, and Saturday and Sunday from 11:30 a.m. to 10 p.m.
Star Bar: Open Tuesday, Jan. 16 through Monday, Jan. 22 from 5 p.m. to midnight, (closed for a private event on Friday, Jan. 19). Closed Tuesday, Jan. 23 and Wednesday, Jan. 24. Open for business as usual beginning Thursday, Jan. 25.
The Bridge Cafe & Grill: Open daily from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m.
The Spur Bar & Grill: Open daily from 11 to 1 a.m.
Vessel Kitchen: Open daily from 11 a.m. to 9 p.m.
Open (reservations suggested, walk ins/bar seating possible):
350 Main: Open nightly from 5 to 9 p.m.
710 Bodega: Open nightly from 5 to 9 p.m.
Blue Boar Inn: Open daily for lunch from 11:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. and for dinner from 5:30 to 9 p.m. Open for breakfast Monday through Saturday from 8 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. and for Sunday brunch from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Reservations are required.
Buona Vita: Open nightly from 5 to 9 p.m.
Butchers Chophouse & Bar: Open daily from noon to 10 p.m.
Courchevel Bistro: Open to the public for a White Claw activation on Thursday from 1 to 10 p.m., and Friday through Saturday from 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. They will be serving White Claws, cheese, charcuterie, and crudités.
Deer Valley Resort: Restaurants at Deer Valley Resort will be open the following hours throughout the festival:
- Cast & Cut | Seafood Dining – Open Thursday to Sunday from 5:30 to 9 p.m.
- Deer Valley Café – Open daily from 8 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.
- The Brass Tag – Open Thursday through Monday from 5:30 to 9 p.m.
- Royal Street Café – Open daily from 11:30 a.m to 3 p.m.
- The Mariposa – Open Thursday through Sunday from 5:30 to 9 p.m.
- Fireside Dining – Open Wednesday through Sunday from 5:30 to 9 p.m.
- Royal Street’s new 21+ bar, Sticky Wicket – Open Monday through Wednesday 11:30 a.m. to 6 p.m., and Thursday to Sunday 11:30 a.m. – 8 p.m.
- Fresh Tracks Kitchen – Open daily for breakfast from 8 to 10:30 a.m., lunch from 11 a.m. to 2:30 p.m., and apres-ski from 2:30 to 5:30 p.m.
- Silver Lake Restaurant – Open daily from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.
- Empire Canyon Grill – Open daily from 10:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m.
Edge Steakhouse: Open nightly from 5:30 to 10 p.m.
Escala Provisions Restaurant & Bar: Open 7 a.m. to 9 p.m. daily.
Flanagan’s on Main: Restaurant open Monday through Thursday from 11:30 a.m. to 9 p.m., Friday and Saturday from 11 a.m. to 10 p.m., and Sunday, 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. The tavern is open Friday and Saturday from 6 p.m. to 1 a.m. Live music and DJs will keep guests entertained throughout Sundance.
Flying Sumo: Open nightly 5:30 to 9:30pm
Grub Steak: Open nightly 5 to 9:30 p.m.
Hana Ramen Bar: Open Monday through Thursday from 11:30 a.m. to 8 p.m., Friday to Saturday from 11:30 a.m. to 8:30 p.m and Sunday from 11:30 a.m to 3 p.m. and 5 to 8 p.m.
Hearth and Hill: Open Monday through Saturday from 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. and Sunday from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. with brunch available on Sun. from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.
High West Distillery in Wanship: Open Wednesday through Saturday for lunch from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., and for supper club from 6 to 7:30 p.m. and brunch on Sunday’s from 11 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.
The Nelson Cottage: Open Wednesday through Sunday for nightly prix-fixe dinners at 5:30 and 8:30 p.m.
The Overlook at Black Rock Mountain Resort: Open daily for breakfast and lunch from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m., and for dinner from 5 to 9 p.m.
Park City Roadhouse Grill: Open daily 8 a.m. to 9 p.m.
- The Pool House Bar & Grill – Open daily from noon to 7 p.m.
- KITA – Open nightly from 3 to 10 p.m.
- Apres Pendry – Open daily from 7 a.m. to 10 p.m.
- Dos Olas – Open daily from 11 a.m. to 9 p.m.
Powder Restaurant at Waldorf Astoria Park City: Open daily from 7 a.m. to 10 p.m.
Red Rock Junction: Open Monday through Thursday from 11:30 a.m. to 10 p.m., and Friday, Saturday and Sunday from 11 a.m. to 10 p.m.
Shabu: Open nightly from 5 to 10 p.m.
The Stein Collection: The following Stein Collection restaurants will be open at the following hours throughout the festival:
- Glitretind – Open daily from 7 a.m. to 9 p.m.
- Troll Hallen – Open daily from 10 a.m. to 12 a.m.
- Champions Club – Open daily from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m.
- Cena Ristorante & Lounge – Open daily from 11:30 a.m. to 9 p.m.
- 7880 Club – Open daily from 11:30 a.m. to 9 p.m.
- Brasserie 7452: is open daily from 11 a.m. to 10 p.m.
- St. Regis Bar: is open Sunday through Thursday from 11 a.m. to 11 p.m. and Friday through Saturday from 11 to 12 a.m.
- RIME at The St. Regis Deer Valley: is open for breakfast from 7 a.m. – 10 a.m., land dinner from 5:30 to 9 p.m. with reservations available.
- La Stellina: Open daily from 5 to 9:30 p.m
Top of Main Brew Pub: Open Monday through Friday from 11:30 a.m. to 9 p.m. and Saturday and Sunday from 10:30 a.m. to 9 p.m.
Tupelo Park City: Open nightly from 5 to 10 p.m. beginning Monday, Jan. 22 with seasonal a la carte menu offerings.
Twisted Fern: Open nightly from 4 – 9 p.m.
Versante: Open nightly from 4 to 10 p.m.
Yuki Yama Sushi: Open nightly from 4:30 to 9:30 p.m. Open for lunch Friday through Monday from 11:45 a.m. to 2:45 p.m.
