For many in Steamboat, Hazie’s has always been more than just a restaurant. Perched mid-mountain with sweeping views and a reputation for memorable meals, it has long been part of the resort experience – familiar, comforting, and quietly iconic.
The restaurant’s name itself carries deep local meaning. Hazie Werner, Steamboat Ski Resort’s matriarch, was a lifelong Steamboat Springs local and the mother of Olympians Buddy, Skeeter, and Bugs Werner. She was known for her welcoming spirit, generosity, and dedication to the betterment of the Steamboat Springs community. That sense of warmth and hospitality has always been at the heart of Hazie’s – a place where people felt invited, cared for, and at home on the mountain.
But as with many beloved places, time eventually calls for reinvention.
After a few years of limited operations due to COVID and staffing challenges, Hazie’s reopened last season with renewed energy. It quickly became clear that while the heart of Hazie’s was still very much alive, the space itself was ready for a new chapter. What followed was a $2 million renovation that has completely reimagined the restaurant, honoring its legacy while elevating it to match the caliber of dining it has always offered.
From Familiar Comfort to Mountain Elegance
The old Hazie’s had a charm that felt almost like stepping into a well-loved mountain home – cozy, nostalgic, and familiar. But behind that warmth was a space that had outgrown its time.
In just a few months, Hazie’s underwent a dramatic transformation. The result is a modern, refined dining room that feels intentional, elegant, and distinctly of this place. Clean lines, thoughtful materials, and a redesigned layout create a sense of openness while still preserving the intimacy that makes Hazie’s special.
One of the most notable upgrades is the new bar, now a central feature of the space. Thoughtfully designed with an ADA-height section, it ensures the bar is welcoming and accessible to all guests, a reflection of Hazie’s long-standing spirit of inclusivity. It invites guests to linger, whether for a pre-dinner cocktail, a midday pause between ski laps, or a relaxed après moment with views that remind you exactly where you are.
Anchoring the room is a modern fireplace, surrounded by comfortable, upscale seating that creates a natural place to gather. It adds warmth and atmosphere to the space – an ideal spot to enjoy a drink, settle in before your table is ready, or simply relax and take in the mountain setting.
A Menu That Reflects Place and Elevation
Alongside the physical renovation came a meaningful refresh of the menu, one that leans into local flavors and elevated mountain cuisine without losing approachability.
For lunch, dishes like Duck Wings, Steak Frites and Rainbow Trout Schnitzel offer bold, satisfying flavors that feel perfectly suited to a day on the mountain. They’re hearty without being heavy, refined without being fussy.
Dinner takes things a step further with a four-course set menu, and standout offerings such as Elk Tenderloin and Bison Short Ribs – dishes that feel both indulgent and rooted in the region. It’s the kind of menu that invites you to slow down, settle in, and make the meal part of the experience, not just a stop along the way.
Drinks Designed for the Altitude
Hazie’s beverage choices have also been thoughtfully expanded, with a wine list curated specifically for high-altitude dining. These are wines selected, and in some cases raised, with elevation in mind, designed to be enjoyed where the air is thinner and flavors behave a little differently.
The result is a drink menu that complements the food beautifully and adds another layer to what already feels like a uniquely alpine experience. It’s a subtle detail, but one that speaks volumes about the level of care behind the renovation.
True West VIP Membership: A Home on the Mountain
A new addition to the Hazie’s experience is the True West Membership, a program designed for guests seeking a more personalized, mountain-forward way to spend their time at the resort.
Members receive complimentary breakfast each morning and a glass of champagne with lunch, access to a private locker room, and thoughtful details like slippers to wear during their dining experience, all supported by a dedicated concierge who helps coordinate reservations and on-mountain plans. The program also includes early access to skiing and expedited lift access, allowing members to move through the mountain with ease during peak times.
At its core, the program is intended to create a consistent place for members to return to, a familiar base on the mountain centered around Hazie’s service, setting, and hospitality. It represents a more curated way to experience the mountain for those who choose it, while adding another layer to Hazie’s evolving role within the resort.
A Welcome Return: Refined and Reimagined
Hazie’s has always held a special place on the mountain. This renovation doesn’t erase that history, it builds on it.
The new Hazie’s feels confident, intentional, and well-suited for what it has become: a destination dining experience that matches its setting. Whether you’re a local who remembers the old space fondly or a visitor discovering it for the first time, Hazie’s now offers something rare, a sense of continuity paired with thoughtful evolution.
In a town where tradition and progress often walk a careful line, Hazie’s has managed to do both beautifully.
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