Dining in Emerald Lake
Dine at beautiful Emerald Lake, surrounded by the Rocky Mountains.
Our dining room, lounge and bar offer you CRMR’s famed Rocky Mountain Cuisine – the roots of which go back to the hearty meals prepared by European mountain guides and the lavish Victorian cooking from early CPR rail cars.
Whether your days at Emerald Lake Lodge are spent adventuring in the mountains or curled up beside a roaring fire, the dishes served in the dining room are designed to nourish and comfort you during what promises to be a memorable stay.
Mount Burgess
Experience Chef Valerie Morrison’s seasonal menu – featuring free-range elk, bison and caribou along with seafood, pasta and a sophisticated array of desserts.
Hours of Operation
Breakfast • Open daily: 7:30 a.m. – 11:00 a.m.
Dinner • Open daily : 5:00 p.m. – 8:45 p.m.
Kicking Horse Lounge
Located in the main lodge, the Kicking Horse Lounge features a selection of superb regional micro-brewed beers as well as some of the world’s finest single malt Scotches, Cognacs and Ports, the bartender behind the original 1890’s Yukon Bar will take – and make – all drink requests.
Hours of Operation
Lounge • Open daily: 11:00 a.m. – 10:00 p.m.
Bar • Open daily: 5:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m.
Golden Hour Menu • Open daily: 4:00 – 5:00 p.m.
Cilantro Café
Located by the bridge, this casual fare café offers quick bites such as house-made pizza, grilled sandwiches and soup, paired with a selection of single serve beer and wine. Warm up with a cozy dish in the winter, or savour your lunch on the patio in the summer.
Hours may be subject to change without notice.
Hours of Operation
Temporarily Closed
On the Go
adventure packed meals to-go
Fuel your adventures with breakfast or lunch on the go! Whether you are hiking, biking, or skiing, enjoy a snack, sandwich and bottled beverage while exploring the Rocky Mountains.
Please inquire with the front desk upon check-in for an order form.
- Order by 8:00 p.m. the previous evening
- Pick-up after 7:00 a.m. at the front desk
Our Philosophy
CRMR dining style is the artful assemblage of Canadian ingredients such as game meats, sustainable seafood, prairie-grown grains and locally sourced vegetables. Each of the restaurants owned and operated by Canadian Rocky Mountain Resorts offer a unique experience, but are unified in the promise of a sublime dining experience complete with excellent service, and carefully chosen boutique wines.
We take incredible pride in our efforts of providing our guests with the very best that Canadian cuisine has to offer, and the ultimate farm-to-table experience that has become a popular dining trend around the world, especially here at home.