Enjoy elevated European and American cuisine by Executive Chef Brian O’Neil and his culinary team, in the Main Dining Room of the von Trapp Family Lodge & Resort. Open for breakfast and dinner, this expansive, wood-paneled room offers a relaxed, gourmet dining experience complemented with attentive service and beautiful mountain views. Add in farm-to-table ingredients and you have the recipe for a deliciously fresh meal that you won’t soon forget.
Siobhan O’Connor
What a lovely time we had at the Von Trapp Dining Room! We were seated by Cami, who made us feel very welcome. Our server, Jeremy, was fantastic and added so much to our experience. He was very knowledgeable about the menu and his recommendations were quite helpful. He had a natural way of being a memorable part of the dining experience without inserting himself overly much. Jeremy was really quite excellent and we’re so glad we were assigned to one of his tables. The food itself was marvelous! The Wiener Schnitzel vom Schwein was a particular standout and the Bacon Wrapped Beef Tenderloin also got rave reviews. The chocolate cake was delicious and the raspberry sorbet was incredible. There’s something for everyone on the menu and everyone in our party of five had a great meal. We also loved the live music that was beautifully played on the piano throughout our dinner. The pianist chose a perfect array of songs from holiday classics (we were there the week of Christmas) to Sound of Music classics such as Edelweiss. We enthusiastically recommend this charming and delicious restaurant!
… moreMeghan Neely
Had dinner here to celebrate my mom’s 70th birthday. The veal schnitzel was fantastic and I enjoyed the desert trio as well. Expensive but worthwhile for the experience and Austrian cuisine.
… moreMI Support
We enjoyed quite a few breakfast buffets and dinners during our week-long stay at the resort. Views outside were stunning morning and evenings. Our wait help was mostly waitresses and exchange students from all over the world and personable. They wore traditional Austrian garb. From host to wait staff. It felt like we were doted on as important guests of the von Trapp family themselves.
The presentation was beautiful, every meal, every day absolutely delicious! You could tell that they used the freshest ingredients and tried and true recipes. Presentation and service was high-end but not high-nose. Truly, a feast for the eyes and palate.
… moreMarty Premer
We made a reservation a month ahead of time as we were flying into Vermont to see the leaves change. My husband and I were expecting the white tablecloth, the fine dining experience in their dining room. We called ahead of time just to confirm where we would be eating and they said the dining room. My reservation also said the dining room. However, upon getting to the hostess station, she informed us that we are supposed to sit Outside In the patio area with the heat lamps. We told her we had a dining room reservation and she said no it was outside, but she offered us a place next to the bar which consisted of wood picnic style tables and flies. While the food was delicious and our server did a great job, we were sorely disappointed to have planned for this special occasion only to be relegated to the picnic table next to the bar that felt awkward as people walked through and we were the only ones seated in this weird area. Felt like being at the little kids table on Thanksgiving. I decided to go back and show her our reservation where it said “dining room.” She said she would look to see if she could “find a table.” 10 minutes later, after we gave up and had already ordered she came to offer us seating where we should’ve been in the first place. I did not see that it was that absurdly busy to warrant a mistake like that. No manager in site to ask us how our meal was or to even give us an opportunity to tell them what happened so they can make it right. The gentleman who looked like a manager seemed to be preoccupied with trying to get the propane tanks working outside on the patio for the people that were sent out there. Nice spot but won’t be back.
… moreAnita K
The best schnitzel I’ve had outside of Europe! It is almost a week later and I’m still dreaming of it!
I got the French Onion soup as an appetizer which was delicious. The bowl was angled which had me make a little bit of a mess, but I didn’t mind. My husband ordered the soup that was on special which was also delicious.
We each ordered the schnitzel for our entree and it did not disappoint. The schnitzel was the perfect thickness and crispy to perfection. The herb spätzle was amazing as well and paired so well with the schnitzel. I love a good cucumber salad and was so excited this came with one – I just wish there was more (mind you, I say that knowing I was stuffed and could barely finish my meal. It was just so good I wanted more!). The red cabbage was delicious as well and not overpowering like it can be. And finally, the lignonberry jam, so delicious! I loved that it was served right on top so I could spread it to enjoy on every bite.
Our son got the kids chicken tenders. They were as good as expected since we were ordering chicken tenders in an Austrian restaurant. We went here for me and my taste buds, not his.
We ended the meal with the Austrian Trio (again, we were stuffed but I can’t say no) and it was equally as delicious. I love a good strudel so I was excited to try theirs. It tasted very authentic, not overly sweet. Surprisingly the real star in the trio for me was the Linzertorte (again, still thinking about it!). The trio was perfect for the 3 of us to share considering we were absolutely stuffed. But if we wanted to share with anyone else there wouldn’t be enough.
As someone who knows Austrian food very well, I highly recommend. plus the view is gorgeous from up there! I will definitely return one day (hopefully soon).
… moreAlly
Finally got to dine here. We arrived at night for dinner so I would still like to visit during the day.
We had a to wait for a table despite arriving on time for our reservation but it was well worth it.
After the generous portions of duck hash and salad for appetizers we chose to share the beef medallions with shitake and crab toppings. Everything we ate was delicious but the steak was perfection. I have been craving it again.
The restaurant was full and server was great.
It was later than our usual dinner reservation so we decline dessert but there is always next time..
… moreA R
We liked this restaurant when we wanted to love it. Have visited Stowe many times and looked forward to our first visit to the Main Dining Room at the Trapp Lodge. The service and ambiance were awesome (loved the live piano player). The appetizers were amazing, our mains needed improvement.
… moreLeah Hall
We had a great time with our server, Teras. The restaurant and inn were both absolutely beautiful. For drinks, we got the snuggly snowman which I loved. We also got the pretzel and beet salad for appetizers, both delicious. For entrees, we got the Baked Salmon, Octopus Salad, Vegetable Curry, and Roasted Chicken. I lovedddd the curry. Overall, a great experience.
… moreAnthony P
We stopped by the famous Trapp Family Lodge on a Friday evening, so, unfortunately, there was little chance of being seated for dinner. We settled for dessert at the bar. The bartender was extremely busy but very friendly. It took a good fifteen minutes to get served as staff became increasingly occupied. Once the food finally did come out, it was amazing. The strudel was likely the best I have ever had. The setting could not have been more suitable – it was as Austrian as you could possibly hope for in Vermont. Highly recommend!
… moreKeith Rushing
We had lunch in the Lounge on a stormy Friday afternoon in early June. We loved the experience. We were a little confused about where to park and needing to pay a grounds fee as posted. We asked and were told that eating at the restaurant does not require the fee. Our server, Jean, was absolutely amazing. Service was prompt, fun, and dignified. The view from our table was stunning. I can only imagine what it would look like with fall colors. I had the Weiner Schnitzel. It was delicious. So many flavors to experience. We had had the Bratwurst, which had a mild flavor, not spicy. The beer was good, a crispy pilsner flavor. The hamburger was also selected, however it was a bit dry. Overall we really enjoyed the experience. The historical aspect was fascinating.
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