Lakeview at Skytop Lodge

Lakeview at Skytop Lodge

A lakeview dining room at Skytop Lodge, set in Skytop, PA, where the water and the surrounding scenery do a lot of the work before the food even arrives. The kitchen keeps things American, and the pricing sits in the upper-middle tier ($$$) — enough of a step up that it reads as a dinner you plan for rather than one you stumble into. The waterfront setting makes this a natural pick for an anniversary, a milestone birthday, or simply the one nice evening you build into a Pocono weekend, and it suits couples and small groups more than a quick family stop. Ask for a table with a clear line to the lake if you can, and time your reservation toward the end of the day so the view is part of the meal. Since it sits within Skytop Lodge, it also works well for guests already staying on the property who would rather not drive after dinner.

Hours, menus and prices change. Call ahead or check the venue's own site before you go.