Dining at Skytop Lodge: Windsor, Lakeview, The Taproom and more
Skytop Lodge offers several on-site dining options: Windsor for refined American breakfast and dinner, Lakeview for Mediterranean/Italian dinner with lake views, and The Taproom for casual pub fare and local beers. For quick bites or coffee, use The Market (ice cream & sandwiches) and Corner Roast (coffee & pastries).
In this guide
Windsor — refined American breakfast and dinner
Windsor is Skytop Lodge’s American restaurant serving a seasonal, farm-to-table menu overseen by the resort culinary team. It offers both breakfast and dinner service on a regular daily schedule.
Published hours: Breakfast daily 7:30 a.m.–10:30 a.m.; dinner daily 5:00 p.m.–9:00 p.m. Dinner reservations are required, and the venue enforces a resort-casual dress code (dark denim and dress shorts allowed; hats, graphic T-shirts, tank tops for gentlemen, torn denim and athletic wear discouraged).
- Cuisine: American, seasonal/farm-to-table
- Meals: Breakfast & Dinner
- Reservations: Required for dinner
- Dress code: Resort casual (children over 12 adhere to same dress code)
| Service | Hours |
|---|---|
| Breakfast | 7:30 a.m. – 10:30 a.m. |
| Dinner | 5:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m. |
Lakeview — Mediterranean and Italian with a view
Lakeview focuses on contemporary Mediterranean and Italian-inspired dishes and sits where you can see one of Skytop’s lakes and the golf course. The restaurant is positioned for relaxed dinners and seasonal views.
Lakeview serves dinner (published hours 5:00 p.m.–9:00 p.m.) and typically operates seasonally; reservations are required. The bar opens earlier for Happy Hour, with published Happy Hour times 4:00 p.m.–6:00 p.m.
- Cuisine: Contemporary Mediterranean / Italian
- Meals: Dinner (seasonal)
- Bar/Happy Hour: Bar opens at 4:00 p.m.; Happy Hour 4:00 p.m.–6:00 p.m.
- Reservations: Required
| Offering | Typical Time |
|---|---|
| Dinner | 5:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m. |
| Happy Hour (bar) | 4:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m. |
The Taproom — casual brew-pub and regional bistro fare
The Taproom is the lodge’s casual American brew-pub with English pub décor, local craft beers on tap, rare liquors and a regional bistro-style menu. It’s located on the first floor of the Lodge and suits relaxed lunches and evening meals.
Published hours run Monday–Friday 12:00 p.m.–9:00 p.m., Saturday 11:30 a.m.–10:00 p.m., and Sunday 11:30 a.m.–9:00 p.m. Reservations are required for The Taproom as well.
- Atmosphere: English pub decor, casual
- Beverage focus: Local craft beers, wines by the glass, rare liquors
- Meals: Lunch and dinner-style bistro menu
- Reservations: Required
| Day | Hours |
|---|---|
| Mon–Fri | 12:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m. |
| Sat | 11:30 a.m. – 10:00 p.m. |
| Sun | 11:30 a.m. – 9:00 p.m. |
Corner Roast and The Market — coffee, pastries, ice cream and grab‑and‑go
Corner Roast is the lobby coffee shop serving locally roasted coffee and fresh pastries; published hours begin daily at 6:30 a.m., making it the earliest on-site option for a quick breakfast or coffee. The Market is a nostalgic grab-and-go counter open daily from 11:00 a.m. offering made-to-order sandwiches, hot dogs, milkshakes, old-fashioned egg crèmes, and ice cream sundaes.
The Market also runs a daily Ice Cream Social from 3:00 p.m.–5:00 p.m. Both venues have a casual dress expectation and are convenient for families and guests who don’t want a full sit-down meal.
- Corner Roast: Coffee & pastries — opens daily at 6:30 a.m.
- The Market: Ice cream, milkshakes, sandwiches — open daily from 11:00 a.m.
- The Market Ice Cream Social: Daily 3:00 p.m.–5:00 p.m.
- Attire: Casual
| Venue | Typical Opening Time |
|---|---|
| Corner Roast (coffee & pastries) | 6:30 a.m. |
| The Market (ice cream & sandwiches) | 11:00 a.m. |
Practical dining tips and policies
Dinner reservations are required at Windsor, Lakeview and The Taproom, so plan ahead—particularly on weekends and holidays. Windsor and Lakeview maintain a resort-casual dress code; The Taproom and casual counters are informal.
Meals are offered à la carte; Skytop’s nightly rate and daily service charge do not automatically include food and drink. Breakfast is available on property but is not necessarily included with room rates and may carry a surcharge depending on your booking.
- Reserve ahead: required for Windsor, Lakeview, The Taproom
- Dress code: Windsor & Lakeview — resort casual; The Taproom & casual venues — casual
- Billing: Meals and drinks are charged separately from room rates unless otherwise stated in a specific package
- Family notes: The property welcomes all ages; use kids’ programs and casual outlets for family dining
| Item | Note |
|---|---|
| Reservations | Required at Windsor, Lakeview, The Taproom |
| Breakfast | Available on property; may be a surcharge depending on booking |
| Dress code | Resort casual at Windsor & Lakeview |
Where to eat for different occasions
Special occasion dinners: Windsor is aimed at guests who want a polished sit-down meal with seasonal American dishes and an evening restaurant setting. Dress and reservation expectations make it most suitable for celebratory dinners.
Scenic, relaxed dinners: Lakeview fits guests seeking lakeside views and a Mediterranean/Italian-style menu. Casual daytime meals or family treats: The Market and Corner Roast are quick options; The Taproom works for relaxed lunches, pizza-style or bistro fare and beer-focused evenings.
- Celebration/Date night: Windsor
- Scenic dinner: Lakeview
- Casual family lunch or snack: The Market, Corner Roast
- Pub atmosphere and local beer: The Taproom
| Occasion | Best On‑Site Option |
|---|---|
| Breakfast / coffee | Corner Roast |
| Family casual | The Market or The Taproom |
| Evening dinner | Windsor or Lakeview |
