Restaurants and quick bites near the lodge
Skytop Lodge has on-site dining for every mood: Windsor for plated breakfast and dinner, Lakeview for Mediterranean-style dinners with lake views, The Taproom for a casual pub meal and local beers, The Market for ice cream and sandwiches, and Corner Roast for coffee and pastries. Dinner reservations are required at Windsor, Lakeview and The Taproom; Corner Roast opens early for quick coffee and The Market starts serving at 11:00 a.m.
In this guide
- Windsor Dining Room — refined American for breakfast and dinner
- Lakeview — Mediterranean and Italian-inspired dinners with a view
- The Taproom — casual brew-pub and regional bistro fare
- Corner Roast — coffee and pastries for quick starts
- The Market — ice cream, milkshakes and made-to-order sandwiches
- Quick-service and seasonal options around the property
- Practical tips for dining at Skytop Lodge
Windsor Dining Room — refined American for breakfast and dinner
Windsor serves seasonal, farm-to-table American breakfast and dinner. Published hours are breakfast daily 7:30 a.m.–10:30 a.m. and dinner daily 5:00 p.m.–9:00 p.m.
Dinner reservations are required. The restaurant enforces a resort casual dress code (dark denim and dress shorts permitted; hats, torn jeans and athletic wear discouraged).
- Cuisine: Refined American, seasonal ingredients
- Hours: Breakfast 7:30–10:30 a.m.; Dinner 5:00–9:00 p.m.
- Reservations: Required for dinner
- Dress: Resort casual (children 12+ follow the code)
| Meal | Hours | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Breakfast | 7:30 a.m. – 10:30 a.m. | Available daily; breakfast is a surcharge (not automatically included) |
| Dinner | 5:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m. | Reservations required; resort casual dress code |
Lakeview — Mediterranean and Italian-inspired dinners with a view
Lakeview offers contemporary Mediterranean and Italian dishes and overlooks one of Skytop’s lakes and the golf course. Published dinner hours are 5:00 p.m.–9:00 p.m.; the bar opens at 4:00 p.m. for Happy Hour (4:00–6:00 p.m.).
Lakeview is open seasonally and requires reservations for dinner. The venue follows the resort casual dress code used at Windsor.
- Cuisine: Contemporary Mediterranean / Italian
- Hours: Dinner 5:00–9:00 p.m.; Bar opens at 4:00 p.m.; Happy Hour 4:00–6:00 p.m.
- Reservations: Required for dinner
- Setting: Lakeside views of Skytop Lake and golf course
| Feature | Detail |
|---|---|
| Typical service | Dinner (seasonal) |
| Happy Hour | 4:00–6:00 p.m., bar opens at 4:00 p.m. |
| Reservation policy | Reservations required for dinner |
The Taproom — casual brew-pub and regional bistro fare
The Taproom is a casual American brew-pub on the first floor with English pub decor, local craft beers on tap, wines by the glass and a regional bistro-style menu. 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. It’s suitable for relaxed lunches, afternoon drinks, and evening meals; the venue is open later on weekends.
- Cuisine: American brew-pub / bistro
- Hours: Mon–Fri 12:00–9:00 p.m.; Sat 11:30–10:00 p.m.; Sun 11:30–9:00 p.m.
- Drinks: Local craft beers, rare liquors, wines by the glass
- Reservations: Required
| Day | Opening Time |
|---|---|
| Monday–Friday | 12:00 p.m. |
| Saturday | 11:30 a.m. |
| Sunday | 11:30 a.m. |
Corner Roast — coffee and pastries for quick starts
Corner Roast is a coffee and pastry café in the Skytop Lodge lobby serving free-trade, shade-grown, locally roasted coffee and freshly made pastries. It opens daily at 6:30 a.m., making it the go-to spot for early risers and quick breaks.
This is a grab-and-go friendly place if you want coffee before morning activities like hiking or the Aquatic Center; attire is casual in the lobby café.
- Offerings: Coffee, espresso drinks, pastries
- Hours: Open daily | 6:30 a.m.
- Best for: Early morning coffee, quick pastries before activities
| Item type | Typical availability |
|---|---|
| Coffee & Espresso | Daily from opening (6:30 a.m.) |
| Pastries | Fresh daily |
| Seating | Lobby café seating; casual |
The Market — ice cream, milkshakes and made-to-order sandwiches
The Market is a nostalgic, grab-and-go counter that serves ice cream sundaes, old-fashioned egg crèmes, milkshakes and made-to-order sandwiches and hot dogs. It opens daily at 11:00 a.m. and holds a daily Ice Cream Social from 3:00 p.m.–5:00 p.m.
The Market is casual and family-friendly — a good spot after pool time or on a summer day at the lake beach and Wibit (the lake Wibit and beach hours are seasonal).
- Offerings: Ice cream sundaes, milkshakes, sandwiches, hot dogs
- Hours: Open daily — 11:00 a.m.
- Daily Ice Cream Social: 3:00–5:00 p.m.
- Atmosphere: Casual, counter service
| Feature | Time / Note |
|---|---|
| Open daily | From 11:00 a.m. |
| Ice Cream Social | Daily 3:00–5:00 p.m. |
| Best for | Families, after-pool treats |
Quick-service and seasonal options around the property
In addition to the main outlets, Skytop lists Callaway’s (a counter-service spot between golf holes 9 and 10) though it may be closed for the season; check current status with the lodge. The Seasons poolside bar opens on select days and weekends and serves drinks to resort guests and homeowners.
For guests staying in a Cottage, Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed (Deluxe King) or Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed (Premium King), these grab-and-go and poolside options are convenient when you want a short walk back to your room between activities.
- Callaway’s: counter service near the golf course (status seasonal)
- Seasons poolside bar: seasonal hours; alcohol service requires guests to be 21+
- If a room isn’t ready on early arrival, guests may use the pool and hiking trails while they wait
| Spot | Typical use |
|---|---|
| Callaway’s | Light sandwiches, beer, breakfast (seasonal/possibly closed) |
| Seasons poolside bar | Poolside drinks on select weekends; 21+ for alcohol |
| Grab-and-go from The Market | Quick snacks and ice cream from 11:00 a.m. |
Practical tips for dining at Skytop Lodge
Dinner reservations are required at Windsor, Lakeview and The Taproom — book ahead, especially on weekends and holidays. Breakfast is available at Windsor but is a surcharge rather than automatically included with room rates.
Dress codes: Windsor and Lakeview observe resort casual guidelines; the Library Lounge and Market are casual. If you need specific dining accessibility or allergy assistance, contact the lodge directly — the property phone for BookResorts agents is +1 (888) 605-1350.
- Reservations: Required for Windsor, Lakeview, The Taproom
- Breakfast: Offered at Windsor for a surcharge (not included by default)
- Dress: Resort casual at Windsor and Lakeview; casual elsewhere
- Contact for specifics: +1 (888) 605-1350 (BookResorts agents, 24/7)
| Question | Advice |
|---|---|
| Do I need dinner reservations? | Yes — Windsor, Lakeview and The Taproom require reservations |
| Are meals included with room rate? | No — breakfast at Windsor is a surcharge; dining is à la carte |
| Where to get quick coffee? | Corner Roast (opens 6:30 a.m.) |
