The Cliff House restaurant is a staple at Stowe located just at the top of the Mansfield gondola. Open for reservation and walk in they serve classic American fair with a full bar, amazing view and a moderate amount of seating room.

I would give a 5-star rating just for the location of this restaurant. We took the gondola ride to the summit, enjoyed the view and the meal at Cliff House. The menu isn't extensive, but we weren't too hungry, so we were fine with what we got. I believe what we pay is for the view and not for the food. Make sure to get a table by the window for a spectacular dining experience.

One of those places you check out for the experience over anything else. The views are AMAZING, especially in the winter. After skiing for a couple hours, a couple buddies and I decided to grab a drink at Cliff House and we were thankfully seated immediately without a reservation (definitely make a reservation in advance though!! The restaurant fills up so quickly during lunch hours). For lunch, you order at the register up front and they bring the food and drinks to you. All the servers were so kind and really made this a great experience for us as well. I opted for a Stowe Cider, my favorite drink when I'm in town, and I thought it was great. Check it out when you're at Stowe! You do have the take the gondola up so it's convenient if you're mid ski or if you are not skiing and just want a relaxing lunch with great views.

Great staff and good food atop Mount Mansfield (4300 feet). You take the ski lift to the top at 3700 feet. Reservations way in advance are a must as the location is minuscule. They have a full bar. You go to the counter place your order and they bring it to you. We had some old fashions and the pulled burger. It's bar food at the end of the day. The views are shrouded by the clouds. Besides you really don't come here for the food, but for the views and experience. And in winter the heat! They get points for the location and staff.

We booked in advance and timed our day perfectly. We took the gondola up to the restaurant. I booked my gondola Tickets to coincide with the restaurant opening. Restaurant opens at 11 am And thank god my reservation was for 11:00 am or else I don't know when we would of eaten because this place gets busy quick. You do have to get up to get your drinks and to order your food. Your servers only job is the serve you food when it comes out of the kitchen. We had an appetizer of wings, my husband had a burger, and I had a blt. The blt came with a side salad that was very good. Our food was all around great. Food was decent for the location and they do have a four seater bar. Seating available inside and outside. If I go back to Stowe and take this gondola ride again I will come Back to cliff house!

This is the only restaurant on top of Mt Mansfield. I didn't expect much of good food based on some reviews. However, what we ordered was not bad at all. We got tacos, burger and wings. All was fresh and good. The view is worth it of course. I made a reservation early and had no problem modifying a couple of times. The host and the waitress were nice. If you plan to take sky ride, this is where you should stop for lunch. View, convenience and all. Be sure to make a reservation. They open 11-2:30. I don't think they take walk in. If yes, it's a really long wait.

This place gets 5 stars just for location, location, location!!! Food was good too! Got there early enough to hike the peak, make my reservation time, and ride the gondola back down. I ordered the wrap. It was light and refreshing!