The Owl Bar at Sundance Resort

Food is good, service is great but a bit slower if sitting outside.

4th time and this was not a good experience. We sat in the back room near the fireplace and everything is fine. We ordered our drinks and food thought we'd enjoy the view the music and then our server decided it was smart to try and fit a 10 topper at the 6 topper next to us even having the nerve to ask if he could fit a chair between our tables. Mind you there is two of us and easily visible that it wasn't humanly possible to squeeze another big heavy rustic chair between the tables . Mind you we now had been sandwiched between two very large groups in a 16 person room . Each time out server came to service either tables I pretty much had my elbows in his back pockets . After 20 minutes of this we asked to move . We were enjoying ourselves for a few hours when out of nowhere I was asked to move again to keep the emergency exit more clear. This was two hours after we had to move but fine we were waiting for our dinner reservations next door at Foundry Grill until we were wrapping up and asked if my pregnant girlfriend could take her non-alcoholic juice to our dinner spot and they declined saying we couldn't bring her pomegranate spritz . You know it really tested my patience because we more than dealt with inconvenience in the most polite ways and over and over again we were asked to deal with bad service. I will not recommend Owl Bar without passing on the experience.

The Owl Bar is a bar next to the general store at Sundance Resort. It's easy to get to from the front area and parking here is ok depending on how busy the resort is. It's got an old west theme to it inside, with about 2 dozen tables mixed between inside and outside. Their menu isn't massive but they do have some delicious things on there like the nachos, however the price per portion is a bit high (but that's a resort for you). The service is great with bartenders like Andrew and Sage, with everything coming out at a good pace and tasty drinks made. Overall it's a cool spot to grab a drink or some food.

🌟 This place is an absolute gem! 🌟 The food is nothing short of amazing—every bite is bursting with flavor and clearly made with care. The drinks? Perfection. From expertly crafted cocktails to refreshing non-alcoholic options, there’s something for everyone. And let’s talk about the atmosphere—it’s absolutely incredible! Whether you’re looking for a cozy spot to unwind or a vibrant vibe for a night out, this place delivers. Highly recommend for anyone seeking great food, fantastic drinks, and an unforgettable experience!

I have only previously had the pleasure to visit the Sundance area during the winter season to enjoy dinner at The Tree Room, but I had not yet had the opportunity to visit during the summer! After this recent visit, I plan to come here much more frequently during the summer! My husband and I had just finished hike and were actually heading to The Foundry Grill when we had realized The Owl Bar was already open. The bar is all open seating, including the outside, so we took a chance and were able to find some seating in the shade which was great! The outdoor patio was so peaceful and the scenery around was absolutely beautiful. We ordered a couple appetizers and some drinks which all turned out great! I did ask our waitress a couple strange questions, like if they made the prickly pear juice in house or if it's a purchased syrup, so kudos to her for being so kind to my strangeness, hahaha. I did still go ahead and order the Prickly Pip and my worry was confirmed (the syrup was a bit heavy on the sweetness), but the other elements of the drink helped to balance that out a bit. I also ordered just a classic Lime Margarita, and that drink was executed very well! Very refreshing in the summer heat. As for our appetizers, we noticed that many people had ordered the Nachos, so we did as well. Nachos are one of my favorite staple appetizers, and I loved these ones especially. Good distribution of the toppings and I also really enjoyed the black beans were partially mashed! The star of our whole meal had to have been the Fried Pickles!! I decided last minute that we would grab an order of the Fried Pickles, and I can confidently say that it would have been a mistake if we did not!! The breading on the pickle was so light and simultaneously had a slight crunch to it. Quite possibly the best fried pickle that I have ever consumed. Also, the chipotle aioli dipping sauce was incredible. It had a nice spice to it and wasn't so heavy that it would take away from the bright flavor of the pickle; the two paired together was so complimentary. Overall, I am so glad we stumbled into the bar so we could enjoy this meal! Would very much recommend visiting during the summer (I bet even late summer and early fall would be outstanding). Cannot wait to return!!