Fodor's Expert Review Kootenay Park Lodge Dining Room

The menu here isn't huge, but there's enough variety that there's something to appeal to everybody's palate. Simple, house-cooked meals made from locally sourced ingredients are served by friendly staff. The ambiance of the 1923 log-constructed lodge is noteworthy, with its open-beam ceiling and soaring river-rock center fireplace. The covered porch offers an outdoor dining option, with stunning views of the nearby forest and mountains. Menu items include signature dishes like the KPL burger, loaded with sautéed mushrooms, Swiss cheese, and crispy bacon, thick-cut smoked grilled pork chops with maple BBQ glaze, and flatbreads. The vegetarian options are notable, especially the lentil apple walnut loaf. There is also a limited menu of BC wines, craft beers, and ciders.