Inside a cozy house with a fireplace, this restaurant is much beloved for its tasty old-time indulgences, such as fried chicken, pan-fried trout and chopped sirloin steak. Portion sizes can be ordered for regular or ‘hearty’ appetites. Its opening hours are shorter during winter.
Carson Peak Inn
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