Dining out is always nice, especially for a special occasion. But even for the most laid-back Montanans, nothing tops fine dining with a spectacular view. That’s exactly what you’ll find at Everett’s 8800, an elegant rustic restaurant at Big Sky Resort. Whether or not you’re into skiing, you’ll certainly be a fan of this apres-ski spot.

Given Everett’s 8800 ski resort location, its name makes perfect sense if you’re familiar with its history.

management / TripAdvisor The restaurant is named after Everett Kircher who brought Big Sky Resort into the Boyne Resorts family in 1976, and the elevation on which it stands is 8,800 feet.

Although you’ll see plenty of diners in casual attire (and rightfully so), the atmosphere here is decidedly upscale.

management / TripAdvisor It’s a perfect special occasion spot.

If you can, just try to get a seat by one of the many windows.

management / TripAdvisor The dining room here is divine, but looking out of the unparalleled views feels spectacular.

The restaurant offers wonderful views of Lone Peak from your spot on top of Andesite Mountain.

management / TripAdvisor To reach the dining room, you’ll ride Ramcharger 8, America’s most technologically advanced lift, complete with heated seats and a Big Sky Blue Bubble.

Warm up after a morning on the slopes with a hot, hearty bowl of elk chili.

LH / TripAdvisor Or, skip the slopes and go straight inside for lunch. We won’t tell.

Everett’s 8800 is open daily from 11 a.m. - 4 p.m. for lunch.

LH / TripAdvisor They aren’t offering dinner service this year, but the lunch is just as tasty, and the daytime views are obviously better.

Have you heard of this charming restaurant?

Deb Z / TripAdvisor Gems like this are often overlooked by Montanans, and that’s a shame.

Ready for your meal with a view? Read more about Everett’s 8800 here.

management / TripAdvisor

The restaurant is named after Everett Kircher who brought Big Sky Resort into the Boyne Resorts family in 1976, and the elevation on which it stands is 8,800 feet.

It’s a perfect special occasion spot.

The dining room here is divine, but looking out of the unparalleled views feels spectacular.

To reach the dining room, you’ll ride Ramcharger 8, America’s most technologically advanced lift, complete with heated seats and a Big Sky Blue Bubble.

LH / TripAdvisor

Or, skip the slopes and go straight inside for lunch. We won’t tell.

They aren’t offering dinner service this year, but the lunch is just as tasty, and the daytime views are obviously better.

Deb Z / TripAdvisor

Gems like this are often overlooked by Montanans, and that’s a shame.

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Address: Everett’s 8800, 444 Andesite Ridge Rd, Big Sky, MT 59716, USA