The Verdict
Everett's 8800 is the fine-dining restaurant perched at 8,800 feet atop Andesite Mountain at Big Sky Resort, Montana, reached by riding the Ramcharger 8 lift to the summit. The mountaintop building dates to 2007 and reopened under its current name in December 2014, taking the figure from its elevation and the name of Everett Kircher, who brought Big Sky into the Boyne Resorts family in 1976.
Chef Jake Irwin leads a kitchen that leans hard into Montana game and alpine produce, sourcing from regional farms tied to the Western Sustainability Exchange. Dinner has moved to a prix-fixe format, a 155-dollar four-course menu or a 225-dollar six-course tasting, with dishes such as bison pappardelle, bison ravioli and elk steak tartare. Dinner runs Wednesday through Saturday, and every dinner reservation includes access to the resort's Enchanted Forest walk.
The draw is as much the setting as the plate: a summit dining room with floor-to-ceiling mountain views, best timed for a window or fireside table at sunset. It is a destination dinner that takes planning, not a casual drop-in.
The Kitchen
Chef Jake Irwin builds the menu around Montana game and regenerative-farm produce sourced through the Western Sustainability Exchange. Dinner is now a prix-fixe choice of a four-course menu at 155 dollars or a six-course tasting at 225 dollars. Recurring dishes include bison pappardelle, bison ravioli and elk steak tartare, alongside seasonal alpine vegetables and an extensive wine list. Lunch is served daily in a more relaxed format than the multi-course dinner.
The Room
The dining room sits at the summit of Andesite Mountain with floor-to-ceiling glass framing the Spanish Peaks and surrounding ranges. Tables by the windows or the fireside are the ones to request, and the light at sunset is the reason to book the earliest dinner seating. Getting there is part of the experience: guests ride the Ramcharger 8 lift up the mountain to reach the restaurant.
Why It Works for an Anniversary
A summit dining room reached by chairlift, a fixed multi-course menu and big mountain views at sunset make Everett's 8800 a natural choice for an anniversary or a milestone celebration in Big Sky. The format removes decision fatigue, the setting supplies the occasion, and the included Enchanted Forest walk turns dinner into a full evening rather than a single sitting.
Not For
Not for walk-ins or a quick casual bite: dinner is a reservation-only, multi-course prix fixe that requires planning, and access depends on the lift. It is also a stretch for families with restless young children or for budget-minded ski groups, given the 155 to 225-dollar dinner menus and the formal, lengthy pace of the meal.
Reservations
Reservations are required for dinner, which is served Wednesday through Saturday from 5 to 9 p.m., and bookings open thirty days in advance and fill quickly. Request a window or fireside table and aim for the earliest seating to catch the light. Plan for ninety minutes to two hours, confirm the lift access timing with the resort, and note that every dinner booking includes the Enchanted Forest walk.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Everett's 8800 located?
Everett's 8800 sits at 8,800 feet atop Andesite Mountain at Big Sky Resort, Montana, with the address 50 Big Sky Resort Road. Guests reach the summit dining room by riding the Ramcharger 8 chairlift, which makes the journey up the mountain part of the dinner experience.
Who is the chef at Everett's 8800?
Chef Jake Irwin leads the kitchen at Everett's 8800. His menu centers on Montana game and alpine produce sourced through the Western Sustainability Exchange, with signature dishes including bison pappardelle, bison ravioli and elk steak tartare served across a multi-course prix-fixe format.
How much does dinner cost at Everett's 8800?
Dinner is a prix-fixe menu priced at 155 dollars for four courses or 225 dollars for a six-course tasting, before drinks and gratuity. The restaurant has an extensive wine list and full bar. Lunch is served daily in a more casual, a la carte style than the formal evening menu.
Do you need a reservation at Everett's 8800?
Yes. Dinner at Everett's 8800 is reservation-only and served Wednesday through Saturday from 5 to 9 p.m. Bookings open thirty days in advance and fill quickly, especially for window and fireside tables. Access depends on the Ramcharger 8 lift, so confirm timing with Big Sky Resort when you book.
What kind of food does Everett's 8800 serve?
Everett's 8800 serves a game-forward New American menu rooted in Montana ingredients, with dishes such as bison pappardelle, bison ravioli and elk steak tartare. Chef Jake Irwin sources from regional farms practicing regenerative agriculture, and dinner is presented as a multi-course prix-fixe experience at the mountain summit.
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