YMCA Trout Lodge in Potosi, MO Dining Hall Kids Buffet YMCA Trout Lodge in Potosi, MO Dining Hall Kids Buffet

Refuel for Adventure & Relax Around the Table

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.

Easy, Casual Dining—Included With Your Stay

Guests enjoy three buffet-style meals daily, from dinner on arrival day through lunch on departure day. While the dining hall emphasizes variety and convenience, it’s not a gourmet or fine-dining experience. It’s about simplicity and shared moments.

🥘 Buffet Style

Each meal includes hot entrees, sides, soups, a salad bar, and fruit.

🌱 Dietary Needs

Vegetarian, gluten-free, and sugar-free options are available daily.

👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Family-Friendly

Familiar meals and kid-friendly items served at every shift.

🌄 Lakeview Dining

Dine with views of Sunnen Lake in a relaxed, lodge-style setting.

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

Download Sample Menu

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
boxed meals being prepared for a corporate retreat group's catered lunch

Optional Catering & Boxed Meals

Hosting a group, event, or corporate retreat? Our Food Service team can provide private catering outside of regular dining hours, with menus ranging from rustic to refined.

🍽 Custom Catering: Perfect for team banquets, reunions, weddings, or leadership retreats
🥪 Boxed Lunches: Great for off-site hikes, service projects, or travel days

Contact our team to request a custom menu or quote. Catered meals are not included in standard lodging rates and must be arranged in advance.

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.