Paradise Inn

This review is for their signature Sunday Brunch buffet.

At $24.95 you might expect a lot and for the most part you will get it at the Sunday brunch buffet at the Paradise Inn.  The setting is delightful, and the restaurant itself is airey, attractive, and reasonably cool even on a hot day.

Now this is not a Las Vegas type buffet, with a huge number of selections and food being cooked in small batches while you watch.  It is really an old-fashioned version, where the food is laid out in three lines -- one for hot foods, one for cold, and one for desserts.  The number of choices is limited -- for example there are no scrambled eggs, no pancakes, no waffles, etc.  But what is there is better than average in taste and presentation.  I particularly appreciated the whole poached salmon, presented covered with thinly-sliced cucumbers to look like scales.

Unfortunately, the lines can be long, and you have to go through separate lines for the hot and cold dishes.  Allow 10 minutes at peak hours.

Hint:  It will get crowded, in summer at least, and so you need to come when it opens at around 11:30 or wait until 1:00 or so.

If you are planning to eat at the main dining room, then be aware that it is not open all during the day. We were planning on lunch there and it was only open from noon to 2pm and then back open at 5:30 for dinner. So, make sure you get there at the proper time if you want to go there.

The food? It's a little above ok. It's mostly the location and atmosphere that makes you want to eat there.

We loved our stay at Paradise Inn.  

The main public area is special in its architectural  design, has comfortable seating and is a great place to meet people from around the country, a place where Red and Blue state citizens can mingle and learn about one a another in a relaxed peaceful setting.

The rooms are very basic lodge style.  The one we had held two twin beds a just enough space for small packs.  The beds were comfortable with down comforters.  The breakfast buffet was well worth $15 with fresh fruit, special pancakes and the regular items one expects.  Dinner were very good.

Its access to spectacular trails is unparalleled.