Peaks Restaurant at Wuksachi Lodge
Our family has come to enjoy the Peaks Restaurant throughout the year for delicious options right in the heart of the Sequoia National Park. The beautiful venue of Wuksachi Lodge isn’t too far from the Giant Forest. Our kids have found great dining options to satisfy their hunger after a day of hiking or Sequoia exploring. We’ve included some menu items below along with a positive review, and included information from the Peaks Restaurant Website. Visit their for more info: https://www.visitsequoia.com/dine/the-peaks-restaurant
The Peaks Restaurant is Wuksachi Lodge’s premier dining venue. With a focus on fresh, local, sustainable, and organic ingredients, our culinary team specializes in serving top-quality food here at Sequoia National Park.
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Sequoia Restaurants and Dining
You won’t find a Sequoia restaurant with a better view, more gracious service, delectable dining, or the perfect balance of easy elegance than The Peaks Restaurant.
It is strongly recommended that reservations are made in advance for The Peaks Restaurant, and can be made by calling (559) 625-7700, ext. 7608.
In the scenic heart of Sequoia National Park, enjoy dishes that range from savory pan-seared ruby-red trout, to the perfect pound of pure grass-fed beef in a mouth-watering burger. Dinner at The Peaks Restaurant features fresh, local, and sustainable cuisine to satisfy every taste. Dine with us from dawn to dusk to experience our brimming breakfast buffet, lunch on fresh, hearty soups, sandwiches, and salads, and end a perfect day with a unique Sierra Alpine dinner and a signature cocktail or glass of wine from our full bar.
Soups and Salads
SOUP OF THE DAY ….. Cup: $5.20 / Bowl: $6.20
POBLANO, CORN AND BLACK BEAN CHOWDER (VE) ….. Cup: $6.95 / Bowl: $9.95 / Sourdough Bowl: $15.95
HOUSE SALAD (VG, GF) ….. Small: $6.30 / Large: $11.60
Red wine vinaigrette
- Add chicken or steak ….. +$3.70
CAESAR SALAD ….. Small: $6.30 / Large: $11.60
- Add chicken or steak ….. +$3.70
ROASTED BEET SALAD (VE, GF) ….. $10.25
Arugula, almonds, goat cheese, cherry tomato, garlic vinaigrette
CHOPPED SALAD (GF) ….. $11.50
Romaine lettuce, Diestel organic free-range turkey, bacon, red onion, corn, cage-free eggs, sherry-thyme vinaigrette
ROASTED DUCK SALAD (GF) ….. $18.95
Mary’s free-range duck, spinach, bacon, cranberries, Shaft’s Blue Cheese, pine nuts, orange vinaigrette
Burgers
Choice of french fries, onion rings or fresh-cut fruit
- Substitute side salad ….. +$1.00
- Add cheese ….. +$1.00
- Add bacon ….. +$1.50
- Add avocado ….. +$1.25
- Add mushrooms ….. +$0.75
MEADOW (VE) ….. $12.40
6 oz. “Beyond Beef” patty, lettuce, tomato, onion, country bun
WHITNEY* ….. $12.25
¼ lb. grass-fed beef, applewood smoked bacon, beer-battered onion rings, house BBQ sauce, seeded bun
ALTA* ….. $14.40
Two ¼ lb. grass-fed beef patties, chipotle Thousand Island dressing, lettuce, tomato, onion, sesame seed bun
BISON* ….. $18.95
½ lb. ground bison, applewood smoked bacon, sauce soubise, lettuce, tomato, onion, cheddar cheese, country bun
Sandwiches
Choice of french fries, onion rings or fresh-cut fruit
- Substitute side salad ….. +$1.00
- Add cheese ….. +$1.00
- Add bacon ….. +$1.50
- Add avocado ….. +$1.25
- Add mushrooms ….. +$0.75
WARM ROAST BEEF AND PEPPERS ….. $10.25
Sauce soubise, french roll
TURKEY, AVOCADO AND BACON SANDWICH ….. $13.00
Turkey, avocado, Swiss cheese, lettuce, tomato, onion, mayonnaise, toasted whole wheat bread
SHREDDED BBQ SHORT RIB ….. $13.00
Pickles, onion rings, french roll
TURKEY SALAD ….. $12.40
Diestel organic free-range turkey, cranberries, almonds, celery, mayonnaise, french baguette
GRILLED THREE CHEESE AND TOMATO SANDWICH (VE) ….. $9.20
Provolone, cheddar, Swiss, sourdough
Dinner Entrées
Served with fresh vegetable of the day
VEGAN ROAST (VG) ….. $21.50
Whole grains, mushroom ragu
FREE-RANGE CHICKEN BREAST ….. $24.50
Wild rice, dijon tarragon sauce
HERB-ROASTED HALF-CHICKEN ….. $28.95
Roasted potato medley, toasted almonds, honey butter glaze
GRILLED BONE-IN PORK CHOP* ….. $24.70
Mushroom risotto, fig, balsamic reduction
PAN-SEARED TROUT ….. $24.60
Whole grains, sauce Veracruz
GRILLED STRIPED BASS ….. $28.00
Wild rice, chive cream
PETITE TENDER STEAK 5.5 OZ* ….. $20.50
Garlic mashed potatoes, sauce Béarnaise
72-HOUR SHORT RIBS ….. $29.90
Garlic mashed potatoes, garlic demi
NEW YORK STRIP STEAK* ….. 8 oz.: $31.80 / 12 oz.: $34.95
Mushroom risotto, garlic demi
Our culinary team is renowned for creating menus that showcase California’s bounty of fresh seasonal cuisine. It’s our pleasure to accommodate guests with special dietary needs, including vegan, gluten-free, and low-carb options, as well as our younger guests, who can always find something to suit them from our kid-friendly fare. We also serve cage-free eggs.
Peaks Website
Breakfast, lunch, and dinner are served daily, year-round.
The Peaks Restaurant is a Certified Green Restaurant® by the Green Restaurant Association.
Holiday Restaurant Menus
Celebrate the holidays with your friends and family at The Peaks Restaurant! We’ll take care of cooking and cleaning so you can enjoy more time with your loved ones. Reservations are strongly recommended, and can be made by calling (559) 625-7700, ext. 7608.
Hours of Operation
Hours Effective 10/22/2018:
- Breakfast: 7 a.m. – 10 a.m.
- Lunch: 11:30 a.m. – 3 p.m.
- Dinner: 5 p.m. – 10 p.m.
- Lounge: 2:30 p.m. – 5 p.m. (Limited menu) / 5 p.m. – 9 p.m. (Full restaurant dining menu)
Reservations
It is strongly recommended that reservations are made in advance for The Peaks Restaurant, and can be made by calling (559) 625-7700, ext. 7608.
The vegan and gluten-free choices are sure to please for those looking for heathy options.
Wuksachi Lodge is beautiful venue for this restaurant and the views are breath taking.
Great selection of wines and local craft brews from the valley.
Our crew loves the soups and chowders
A $20 - $30 entree can feel pricey for dinner especially with the slower service.
Service can be slow, but be patient since you're in a National Park.
Getting a table may be a challenge at peak seasonal times, so they encourage you to call ahead.