Eating in Park City on a Budget
Best Budget-Friendly Restaurants in Park City
A lavish vacation to Park City might be the dream, but not everyone has the funds to dine out at 5-star restaurants for each and every meal when they’re already paying for a ski vacation. Thankfully, Park City has more than just fine dining options available–there is a restaurant for every budget in this cozy little ski town. Whether you’re craving pizza or some of the best Mexican food in all of Utah, you won’t have to pay a pretty penny to have a delicious meal while on your next ski vacation.
Join us today as we explore 5 hidden gem restaurants that are perfect for those eating on a budget in Park City.
Enjoy a Quick Bite at This Hidden Gem: The Market in Park City
While it might seem strange to head to a grocery store for a restaurant meal, The Market in Park City might surprise you. As Park City’s local grocery store, they do stock all of the ingredients you’ll need to craft your own meal at your Park City vacation rental, but where they truly shine is their cheap eats for breakfast and lunch.
Grab a 3-egg omelet for just $6.49 that comes with hashbrowns and toast, or head over for lunch, where you can get a bacon cheeseburger that costs just $6.99 and is served with fries and a drink. There’s few other places in town where you can find this kind of deal, and their fresh-off-the-grill menu is perfect for fueling up before a trip up Park City Mountain for some skiing or boarding.
Grab a Cheap Breakfast or Lunch at Alberto’s Mexican Restaurant
For those of you who have a hankering for Mexican food, there’s few better places in town to grab a good breakfast burrito than at Alberto’s Mexican Restaurant. These huge $10.99 burritos are Alberto’s claim to fame, but don’t ignore their other menu items, such as the delicious $12.99 Super Nachos that are sure to fill you up for a day spent on Park City Mountain’s famous slopes. You’ll find this hidden gem located on Bonanza Drive, just off of Kearns Boulevard, which is perfect for those who are staying on the north end of Park City.
Snag a Bagel Before You Ski at Wasatch Bagel
If you’re searching for one of the best-kept secrets in town for a cheap breakfast, look no further than Wasatch Bagel and Grill, located off of Snow Creek Drive on the northern side of Park City.
This spot boasts an extensive breakfast and lunch menu that won’t break the bank and it’s a favorite of locals as a quick stop before heading up the mountain for the day. Plus, their tasty bagel sandwiches always have customers raving. Try out the Egg and Cheese Bagel sandwich, priced at just $8.99, or go even more budget-friendly with a Bagel with Cream Cheese that’s only $3.99.
Enjoy the Local Fare at the O’Shucks White House
Although the O’Shucks White House opened in 2023, it’s part of a long tradition of O’Shucks restaurants that have all been favorites of Park City locals for the last 29 years. In fact, their original restaurant on Main Street is one of the longest-running family businesses in the area, and there’s a reason that O’Shucks has enjoyed such longevity in Park City–the food is absolutely delicious.
So whether you’re looking for a delicious breakfast, lunch, or dinner, head over to the O’Shucks White House, where you’ll find budget-friendly menu items like the $13.00 Biscuits and Gravy for a filling breakfast, or the $10.99 California Roll on their sushi menu for dinner on the weekends. If you want to splurge a bit, there are plenty of other dishes to choose from, such as the Steak and Eggs for
Get Your Pizza On at Maxwell’s
Pizza is the ultimate budget food, and there’s few places in Park City where you can get a better slice or pie than at Maxwell’s. Surprisingly enough, the rest of their food is to-die-for as well, with reviewers recommending the authentic Philly Cheesesteaks or the famous Jumbo Meatball in lieu of pizza on many occasions. Beyond this, Maxwell’s has a sport’s bar feel to it that makes everyone feel welcome, from the sports playing on the TVs to the generous portion sizes that are sure to fill you up.
All in all, there aren’t many places to eat dinner on a budget in Park City. However, Maxwell’s surely fits that bill, with many of their specialty pizzas coming in at $26, the perfect price to split with friends or family. But if pizza or cheesesteaks are what you’re craving, this spot cannot be beat–head over there after a tiring day spent skiing or boarding and you’ll find yourself satisfied until the next morning.
Explore More Park City Restaurants and Coffee Houses
Eating out in Park City doesn’t have to break the bank. While there are a ton of fine dining options and middle-of-the-road restaurants where you’ll find yourself dropping $100 on a casual meal, there are some other budget-friendly restaurants to choose from while you’re staying in this gorgeous little mountain town. From quick bites at The Market to the local fare at O’Shucks White House, you can’t go wrong with some budget eats in Park City.
Curious to find more places to eat in Park City? Check out our list of the best casual places to eat or our recommendations of the best coffeeshops in Park City.
