Black Mountain Lodge is open from 9:00 am to 3:00 pm with food service from10:30 am to 3:00 pm. Black Mountain Lodge will be operating with a limited menu through the remainder of the season. 

Black Mountain Lodge (or BML to our employees) is our mid-mountain restaurant featuring house-smoked BBQ, soups and stews, hearty salads, and more. Stop by the BML deck on a bluebird day for beautiful views of the East Wall, a hot drink, or an award-winning Bacon Bloody Mary. Located at the top of the Black Mountain Express Lift and accessible from all parts of the mountain, BML is a great meeting spot for skiers and riders of varying ability levels. 

Arapahoe Basin and Ikon season pass holders enjoy discounts on food and non-alcoholic beverages. 

Summer Dining Events

Sunday Brunch in the Clouds

• August 31, 2025 | Black Mountain Lodge
• $65 per person | $30 for ages 11–16

We’re taking brunch to new heights. Ride the chairlift up to 11,400 feet and treat yourself to a scenic and serene Sunday Brunch at Black Mountain Lodge. This one-day-only event is designed to help you unplug, breathe deep, and savor the final days of summer with a full belly and full heart. You’ll dine surrounded by towering peaks and late-summer wildflowers. Live harp music by local musician Janet Harriman sets the mood for a relaxing escape into the high alpine.  Enjoy a Build Your Own Mimosa Bar, fresh pastries, and Colorado inspired dishes. Think fresh, seasonal brunch favorites and a vibe that feels equal parts luxury and laid-back mountain culture.

Farm-to-Table Wildflower Dinner

• Friday, August 1, 2025 | Black Mountain Lodge
• $125 per person, includes gratuity and tax

Celebrate the height of wildflower season with our Farm-to-Table Dinner, an elevated dining experience that captures the beauty—and the bounty—of a Colorado summer. After a scenic chairlift ride to mid-mountain, you’ll enjoy an open-seating dinner on the deck of Black Mountain Lodge, surrounded by sweeping views and fields of blooms. Our culinary team will prepare a multi-course menu highlighting seasonal ingredients sourced from local farms and producers.  Your evening begins with a complimentary Mile High Spirits Hibiscus Spritz, the perfect welcome cocktail crafted with Colorado-made spirits. Local wines will be available for purchase to complement your meal.