Big Meadows Lodge Dining

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2023 Season: April 21 - November 12


BBQ Sliders at Big Meadows Lodge in Shenandoah National Park Spottswood Dining Room guests savor signature and seasonal specialties like the New Deal Roast Turkey Plate and Roosevelt's Roasted or Fried Chicken - named for Franklin D. Roosevelt, a booster of Shenandoah National Park who delivered the park's dedication in 1936. And, be sure to save room for a hearty slice of Shenandoah's Signature Blackberry Ice Cream Pie!

Head to the New Market Taproom for a specialty drink, beer or glass of local wine, and good conversation about your national park day.

Opt for fresh air with our pet-friendly outdoor Terrace Seating (weather permitting). Or, stop by our front desk to request a Lunch To Go if you're in a hurry or want a meal on hand while exploring the park!

Big Meadows Lodge Dining Options (Click Tabs For Details):

Spottswood Dining Room at Big Meadows Lodge in Shenandoah National Park

Hours:

  • Breakfast: 7:30 AM - 10 AM
  • Lunch: 12 PM to 2:30 PM
  • Dinner: 5 PM - 9 PM

With the exception of select holiday and special events, reservations are not taken and service is provided on a first come, first served basis. For groups of 15 or more, please contact our Group Sales department at 540-217-6131, Monday through Friday 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. We do not make group reservations, but we will alert the property that your group will be coming on a specific date. It is still first come first served.

Menus:

  • Open 7:30 AM to 3 PM
  • In a hurry or hitting the trails? Request a boxed lunch "to go."
  • You can also order a Backpack Lunch*, that comes with its own backpack rental for convenient carrying - simply return the backpack to the front desk at the end of your adventure.
  • Boxed or backpack lunch orders can be placed at the Spottswood hostess stand or Big Meadows Lodge front desk.

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Guests dining on the outdoor terrace at Big Meadows Lodge

Outdoor terrace seating at Big Meadows provides fresh mountain air and breathtaking valley views (weather permitting). And because we love pets, you can bring your four-legged pooch with you. Plus we have a special Yappy Hour Menu just for them. It's a "pawsitively" great way to spend time in Shenandoah!


Hours & Menus:

Our terrace seating is an extension of the Spottswood Dining Room and operates with the same hours and menus.

Newmarket Taproom at Big Meadows Lodge

Hours:

  • Open 2:30 PM - 10 PM (Sun-Thurs)
  • Open 2 PM - 10 PM (Fri-Sat)

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