Refuel for Adventure & Relax Around the Table
Whether you're a family looking to add a meal plan to your stay or a group planner crafting the perfect menu for your event, you'll find all the options here.
Enjoy convenient, buffet-style meals served daily at the Trout Lodge Dining Hall — with scenic views of Sunnen Lake and options to satisfy most tastes and dietary needs.
The Trout Lodge Dining Hall Experience
Join us in our scenic, family-friendly Dining Hall for delicious, buffet-style meals with stunning lake views. Our menus feature a wide variety of options, including kid-friendly favorites, ensuring there's something for everyone. For guests staying in our cabins, meal packages can be added during booking or at check-in for a hassle-free stay with no cooking or cleanup required.
Craft the Perfect Menu for Your Group
We offer a wide range of catering options to make your group retreat, family reunion, or wedding a delicious success. Please note there is a 25-person minimum for our Meal Packages. For custom requests, please contact our team.
Meal Packages
- Package #1 - Burgers & Dogs: Hamburgers, all-beef hot dogs, coleslaw, baked beans, chips, and cookies. $26/Adult
- Package #2 - BBQ: Your choice of ribs or chicken, with baby potatoes, baked beans, Texas toast, and salad. $29/Adult
- Package #3 - Pulled Pork: Pulled pork sandwiches with buns, coleslaw, baked beans, chips, and cookies. $27/Adult
- Package #4 - Fried Chicken: Ms. Hattie's secret recipe fried chicken, mashed potatoes, green beans, salad, and chocolate cake. $26/Adult
- Packages #5 & #6 - Steak & Prime Rib: Featuring Ribeye Steaks or Boneless Prime Rib, available at market price.
Appetizers & Snacks
- Choose from a variety of platters, each serving up to 25 people.
- Options include a Fruit Platter ($59)
, Cheese Platter ($130) , Toasted Ravioli with sauce ($55) , and a Wing Platter ($67). - Many more options available. Contact Our Team.
Boxed Lunches & Beverages
- Boxed Lunches - Ideal for working lunches or meals on the go. Options include Turkey, Ham, or Veggie Sandwiches ($15/person)
or PB&J Uncrustables ($12/person). All lunches include chips, fruit, a cookie, and bottled water. - Beverages - Service available for coffee (starting at $15)
, iced tea ($15) , lemonade ($15) , and assorted soft drinks and bottled water.
See What Mealtime Looks Like at Trout Lodge
Take a look inside our dining hall — from hot buffet options and seasonal dishes to shared moments around the table.
Weekly menus rotate but may include:
- Breakfast: Scrambled eggs, veggie omelets, French toast sticks, biscuits and gravy, yogurt, oatmeal, muffins, sausage/bacon, fresh fruit
- Lunch: Sandwiches, burgers, pasta salads, soups, fries, chicken & dumplings, meatball subs, tacos
- Dinner: BBQ ribs, baked chicken, stir fry, meatballs & pasta, lasagna, roast turkey, pork loin, baked tilapia, mac & cheese, steamed veggies
Pick a meal time that works for you.
To keep the dining hall comfortable and efficient, guests select a meal shift at check-in. Please plan to arrive during your assigned shift.
First Shift:
- Breakfast: 7:30–8:15 AM
- Lunch: 12–12:45 PM
- Dinner: 5–5:45 PM
Second Shift:
- Breakfast: 8:15-9 AM
- Lunch: 12:45-1:30 PM
- Dinner: 5:45-6:30 PM
Meals are included with the stay and you certainly won’t be hungry. Food is served cafeteria style, but tastes home-cooked.
— Zach
The views in the dining room are wonderful. The staff is fantastic.
— Lindsey
The food provided had some good healthy options and all of the kids found something they liked to eat!
— Mike
Family atmosphere. We enjoyed the zip line, arts & crafts, and tons of great food.
— David
Sit Back, Relax, and Share a Meal Together
YMCA Trout Lodge makes mealtimes easy and enjoyable so you can spend more time adventuring, resting, or connecting with the people around you.