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Food - Gretchen's, Sun Valley, ID

Gretchen's

4.1 (308)
$31 to $50
Contemporary American
1 Sun Valley Road, Sun Valley, ID 83353

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Gretchen's

4.1
$31 to $50
Contemporary American
Sun Valley

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2 people
8:00 PM
Booked 2 times today

About this restaurant

  • Great for outdoor dining
  • Great for brunch
  • Charming
Adjacent to the Sun Valley Lodge lobby, Gretchen's and The Duchin Lounge provide an exceptional dining experience. Breakfast served in Gretchen's 7AM to 11 AM, Lunch served in The Duchin Lounge 11 AM to 5 PM, no reservations required, and Dinner served from 5 PM to 9 PM. Hope to see you soon!

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Contemporary American
  • Hours of operation
    Breakfast Daily 7:00 am–11:00 am Lunch Daily 11:00 am–5:00 pm Dinner Daily 5:00 pm–9:00 pm
  • Phone number
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Neighborhood
    Sun Valley
  • Parking details
    Valet parking available, if desired.
  • Additional
    Beer, BYO Wine, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine

All Experiences

  • Gretchen's Thanksgiving Dinner

    $36.00 - $59.00 per person

    1 - 8 people

    Nov 26, 2026 only
    Celebrate Thanksgiving at Gretchen's Gather with friends and family and let us handle the cooking this Thanksgiving. Join us at Gretchen's for a memorable holiday meal in a warm, festive atmosphere. We will be featuring a special, chef-prepared Thanksgiving plate with all the traditional favorites. For those with other cravings, our full standard menu will also be available.
    Gretchen's Thanksgiving Dinner Photo

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Reviews

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4.1

4.1
(308)
  • 4.1Food
  • 4.0Service
  • 4.2Ambience
  • 3.4Value

Noise • Energetic

Loved For

  • Idaho

    Great for brunch

  • Idaho

    Great for outdoor dining

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Gretchen's offers a "wonderful place" within Sun Valley Lodge, celebrated for its "delicious" food and "beautiful setting." Patrons highlight the "stunning" outdoor ambiance, especially in summer, with views of ice skaters. While service can vary, standout staff like Olga and Diego enhance the experience with "attentive" care.
308 Reviews
  1. Leslie

    Utah4 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on October 9, 2026

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Wonderful place right in the Sun Valley Lodge. Great food, beautiful setting. We come here and eat several times when we stay at Sun Valley. Also, Olga is the best!

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  2. John Gold

    Seattle41 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on October 7, 2026

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We have dines at Gretchen's many times over the years. It is always an enjoyable experience. Although I had reservations for a Wednesday evening in October, the restaurant was only serving outside. While it was a nice evening, we chose to eat in the bar, which is always fun. The food was delicious and our waiter, Diego, was very helpful and prompt during our entire evening. Gretchen's is the quintessential Sun Valley Lodge casual dining experience, not to be missed. Well worth it.

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  3. Richard

    Boise1 review

    2.0

    Dined on October 3, 2026

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 2
    The service was incredibly slow. By the time it got delivered it was cold.

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  4. Jeni Gold

    Boise5 reviews

    2.0

    Dined on September 27, 2026

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 1
    Super disappointed with our service. One of our meals was delivered and 30 minutes later our other meal was delivered-which was pancakes and bacon!? The prices of the breakfast were ridiculous too for a cafe style setting… We love so much about the Sun Valley Lodge and this was a BIG miss!!!!

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  5. Jodi

    Boise9 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on September 10, 2026

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    This is definitely a local favorite, especially in the summer sitting on the patio watching the ice skaters. The setting is stunning. The flowers are beautiful and the food is delicious.

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  6. Stephen

    Hawaii8 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on September 5, 2026

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Excellent food…poke nachos, charcuterie, meatloaf all very good. Staff was attentive, polite, and service was prompt.

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  7. david

    New Mexico3 reviews

    1.0

    Dined on September 4, 2026

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 4
    Dinner was a complete disaster. Cold food sent back 3 times. Only nice thing i could say is that they realized that is turned out so bad that they didn’t charge me for the meal!

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  8. Franco Gold

    San Francisco2 reviews

    1.0

    Dined on August 15, 2026

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 3
    It took over 45 minutes to get our food. Wife didn’t get her drink until she had to ask for it after we had ours. Our food came and they never brought our appetizer, and when we asked for it, took another 10 minutes and never even brought side plates to eat it on. Good food. Terrible service, and it was not very busy.

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  9. CarolineG

    San Francisco9 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on August 14, 2026

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great spot; beautiful location!

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  10. Stacy

    Washington DC10 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on August 8, 2026

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    It is lovely to sit outdoors at Gretchens with the beautiful flowers and be able to watch the professional ice skaters practice. Ambiance is 10 of 10. There is a good variety of food choices that are all delicious. Prices are what you would expect at a resort. Service was excellent.

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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Contemporary American
  • Hours of operation
    Breakfast Daily 7:00 am–11:00 am Lunch Daily 11:00 am–5:00 pm Dinner Daily 5:00 pm–9:00 pm
  • Phone number
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Neighborhood
    Sun Valley
  • Parking details
    Valet parking available, if desired.
  • Additional
    Beer, BYO Wine, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine

FAQs

Gretchen's gets busiest around major holiday weekends and big-event times, while many evenings can be pleasantly quiet and intimate.

Casual dress, comfortable, not formal; come relaxed and nicely put together.

Yes, Gretchen's offers outdoor seating: guests repeatedly praise the Terrace/covered patio and the Sun Valley Lodge porch for dining al fresco with views of the ice rink.

Gretchen's feels like a warm Sun Valley lodge dining room, low-lit, welcoming, with historic photos, big booths, and a covered terrace that looks over the ice rink; occasional live music adds energy on some nights.

Gretchen's Meatloaf is the restaurant's signature dish, the menu lists it as a "signature blend of idaho wagyu beef, " and guests single it out as a favorite.

Yes, Gretchen's features a nightly Chef's Special; ask your server about that evening's feature.

Yes, Gretchen's serves alcoholic drinks; guests mention cocktails (martinis, lavender gin drop), mimosas, and generous wine pours.

Yes, the menu includes vegetarian-friendly dishes like the Vegetable Stir-Fry and the Baldy Black Bean Burger, and gluten-free options and accommodations (including gluten-free toast) have been noted by guests.

Guests often find portions generous, several visitors note large breakfast plates and shareable starters like the Poke Nachos come in big, satisfying servings.

Yes, Gretchen's is frequently described as intimate with low lighting and cozy booths, making it a warm choice for a special evening out.

Breakfast is a particularly good time, Gretchen's serves breakfast daily from 7–11, and guests call it a great spot for breakfast meetings and morning terrace views of the ice skaters.

Yes, families dine here: reviewers describe family dinners and parties that included children, and several guests note it's an easy, family-friendly spot on the lodge campus.

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Gretchen's

4.1
$31 to $50
Contemporary American
Sun Valley

Make a reservation

2 people
8:00 PM
Booked 2 times today
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