The Little Black Book, Field Guide

Sundance 2026
Hospitality Field Guide

2026 Edition | Last Year in Park City

Sundance's final year in Park City. Brands are going all out, restaurants are locked up, and the usual playbook won't work. Here's how to navigate it.

📍 Park City + Salt Lake City 📅 January 22 - February 1, 2026 🎯 16 Vetted Venues

⚠️ Before You Book Anything

Sundance is a takeover, not a conference. Half of Park City's restaurants close for brand activations. Top spots (Riverhorse, Handle) rent out entirely to sponsors. Book now, change later. Assume nothing is available.

Less Than 2 Weeks Out?

Private chef ($150-300/pp) · Salt Lake escape (45 min, no markup) · Hail Mary: resort restaurants, bar seating, early 5pm dinners

Lead Times

Power venues: 6-8 weeks · Main Street: 4-6 weeks · Private dining: Start now

Skip the Restaurant Chaos

Brand Activations

2026 is Sundance's final year in Park City. Brands are going all out. Complimentary food, drinks, and programming. Show up fed, warm, and connected.

🟢 Open Access / Public RSVP

Acura House of Energy (public)
Swede Alley · Jan 23-27 · noon-6pm
Note: IMDb Studio (invite-only) co-located Jan 23-25 Power House by PowerLines
Near Main St · Jan 23-24 · RSVP via Partiful
Filmmakers, funders, civic leaders. Free food + drinks. Film screenings + panels. Dropbox House
501 Main St · Jan 23-26 · 3-7pm Impact Lounge
Prospector Square · Jan 23-28 Adobe House
608 Main St · Jan 23-26 · 10am-6pm (pre-register)

💳 Cardmember Access

Chase Sapphire Experience
660 Main St · Jan 23-27 · 9:45am-4pm Chase x Frasca Pop-Up
201 Heber Ave · Jan 22-27 · 5-9:30pm dinner
Opening Night (Jan 22) now live for Reserve cardholders
World of Hyatt Lounge
440 Main St · Hyatt member access

🎬 Industry / Badge / Invite-Only

Audible / Variety Studio · 675 Main St
Canon Creative Studio · 528 Main St
United Airlines Lodge · 751 Main St
Vulture Spot · 591 Main St · press/media
Georgia Entertainment · request invite

2026 Official Sponsors

Presenting: Acura, Chase Sapphire Reserve, Adobe  ·  Leadership: Audible, Casamigos, United Airlines  ·  Sustaining: Canon, Dropbox, World of Hyatt, Patagonia

Source: Sundance.org  ·  2027 moves to Boulder, CO

Venue Map

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Enter your hotel or rental. We'll show drive times to every venue. Park City is small but parking is brutal during Sundance.

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🔒 Private Dining at a Glance

For investor meetings, board dinners, and client entertainment. Capacity is premium during festival. Confirm private event status before booking.

Venue Capacity Type Recognition Lead Time
Riverhorse on Main ⭐ PDR 20 / Chef's Room 50 / Full 200 Multiple PDRs Forbes 4-Star / DiRoNA 6-8 weeks
350 Main Brasserie 14 (PDR) / 70 (Full Buyout) PDR + Buyout . 4-6 weeks
Apex at Montage ⭐ Wine Room 12 / Chef's Table 8 Resort PDR Forbes 5-Star Property 6-8 weeks
Glitretind at Stein Eriksen ⭐ PDR 16 / Wine Cellar 12 Lodge Fine Dining Forbes 5-Star Property 8+ weeks
Tupelo PDR 28 / Patio 65 Semi-Private . 3-4 weeks
Edge Steakhouse PDR 28 / Full 90 Resort Steakhouse OpenTable Diner's Choice 4-6 weeks

⭐ = Forbes-recognized property | Lead times are minimums. Sundance requires 2-3x normal advance booking.

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The Power Moves

Where serious business happens during Sundance. These venues understand what you're trying to accomplish and can keep a conversation confidential.

Riverhorse on Main
Fine Dining, PDR Options

Riverhorse on Main

Historic Main Street

Park City's most awarded restaurant. DiRoNA Award since 1995. Forbes Four-Star. Executive Chef Seth Adams. Historic Masonic Hall setting with live music nightly. Multiple private dining configurations from intimate to full buyout.

Forbes Four-Star DiRoNA Award PDR: 20-200
The Sundance power dinner. Chef's Room (50 seats) is the sweet spot for industry gatherings. Full buyouts available but book 8+ weeks out. Ask about the wine cellar for smaller groups.
📍 Directions 🌐 Website
Apex at Montage Deer Valley
Resort Fine Dining

Apex at Montage Deer Valley

Deer Valley / Empire Pass

Forbes Five-Star property. Mountain-top fine dining with valley views. Wine room seats 12 for private tastings. Chef's table for intimate groups. Away from Main Street chaos while maintaining easy access.

Forbes 5-Star Property Ski-In Access Wine Room: 12
The escape play. When your client needs a break from festival frenzy. Property transportation available. Book the wine room for deal closings. It's the most private space in Park City during Sundance.
📍 Directions 🌐 Website
Glitretind at Stein Eriksen
Lodge Fine Dining

Glitretind Restaurant

Stein Eriksen Lodge, Deer Valley

Named for Norway's highest peak. Forbes Five-Star lodge dining with Norwegian-inspired American cuisine. Wine cellar private dining for 12. Warm lodge atmosphere with crackling fireplaces.

Forbes 5-Star Lodge Wine Cellar PDR Après Scene
Old money meets new money. The lodge lobby après scene is premium celebrity-spotting, but the restaurant maintains discretion. Wine cellar dinners book 8+ weeks ahead during festival.
📍 Directions 🌐 Website
350 Main Brasserie
New American Brasserie

350 Main Brasserie

Historic Main Street

Globally-influenced New American cuisine. Lively bar scene with craft cocktails. Private dining room seats 14. Full restaurant buyout available. Pre/post-screening dinner staple.

Main Street Location PDR: 14 Buyout: 70
The working dinner spot. Lively enough to feel like you're part of the festival, private enough to actually have a conversation. PDR books fast. Call early or request buyout.
📍 Directions 🌐 Website

Main Street Dining

The heart of Sundance action. Walking distance to theaters. Expect deals being made, celebrities being photographed, and reservations being fought over.

Handle
New American, Seasonal

Handle

Heber Avenue (Lower Main)

Seasonal, ingredient-driven menu. Creative cocktails. Cozy emerald velvet booths. Known for the honey-glazed fried chicken and mushroom bolognese. Shareable plates perfect for industry networking.

Local Favorite Shareable Format Private Parties
The creative class gathers here. Frequently books private events during Sundance. Confirm public availability. Book through Resy, expect 3-4 week lead time.
📍 Directions 🌐 Website
Tupelo
New American Fine Dining

Tupelo Park City

Main Street

Chef Matthew Harris brings full-flavor New American cuisine. Instagrammable cocktails. Stylish interior. Private dining room seats 28. Popular for special occasions and pre-show dinners.

Upscale Ambiance PDR: 28 Patio: 65
The "looks great in photos" dinner. Good for client entertainment when you want atmosphere. PDR fills fast during festival. Book 4+ weeks out.
📍 Directions 🌐 Website
Butcher's Chop House
Classic Steakhouse

Butcher's Chop House & Bar

Main Street

Dark wood paneling. Housemade cocktails. Premium cuts. The classic high-end steakhouse experience Park City needed. Serious business dinner energy without pretension.

Traditional Steakhouse Craft Cocktails 3pm-10pm Daily
When your client wants a steakhouse and won't accept substitutes. Reliable, professional service. Good for traditional executives who find farm-to-table exhausting.
📍 Directions 🌐 Website
Chimayo
Southwestern

Chimayo

Main Street

Festive lighting, Southwestern décor. Start with the signature Chimayo Margarita. Famous Crown Roast of Barbecue Spareribs. Freshly baked bread with memorable dipping sauce.

Festive Atmosphere Signature Margaritas Group Friendly
The fun dinner option. You closed the deal. Now celebrate. Lively enough to feel festive, good enough food to be respectable. The queso is mandatory.
📍 Directions 🌐 Website

Deer Valley & Resort Dining

Escape the Main Street madness. Resort properties offer refuge, privacy, and world-class dining away from festival crowds.

Burgers & Bourbon
Gastropub, Casual

Burgers & Bourbon at Montage

Montage Deer Valley

Forbes Five-Star property's casual dining option. Premium burgers. Extensive bourbon selection. Après ski crowd transitions to evening scene. Full bar opens at 11am.

Casual Luxury Bourbon Selection 3pm-10pm
The decompression play. Your group needs a break from formality. Still at a Five-Star property, but jackets aren't required. Book slope-side seats for sunset.
📍 Directions 🌐 Website
Edge Steakhouse
Fine Dining Steakhouse

Edge Steakhouse at Westgate

Westgate Resort, Canyons

Contemporary fine dining. Premium steaks and seafood. Private dining room seats 28. Indoor restaurant buyout for 90. OpenTable Diner's Choice 2024.

Diner's Choice 2024 PDR: 28 Buyout: 120
The alternative power dinner. Riverhorse is booked (and it will be). Professional service understands executive needs. Canyons location means less festival traffic.
📍 Directions 🌐 Website
Viking Yurt
Experience Dining · Highest Soul Score

Viking Yurt

Park City Mountain Resort

Sleigh ride to a mountaintop yurt. Six-course Nordic dinner. Maximum 40 guests. Departs from Legacy Lodge. The ultimate "money can't buy this" Sundance experience.

Sleigh Ride Access 6-Course Menu $225+/person M&A Dinner Ready
The holy shit moment. Sleigh-ride arrival is the ultimate memory trigger. This is the only Sundance recommendation suitable for M&A-adjacent dinners. Books out during festival. Reserve immediately. Group buyouts possible.
📍 Directions 🌐 Website
High West Distillery
Distillery Dining

High West Distillery & Saloon

Old Town

Award-winning Utah whiskey with elevated Western cuisine. Historic saloon atmosphere. The original ski-in gastro-distillery. Perfect for whiskey enthusiasts and unique venue seekers.

Whiskey Flights Historic Building Walk-Ins Possible
The conversation starter venue. Everyone asks about this place. Good for clients who appreciate craft spirits. Bar seating often available when tables aren't.
📍 Directions 🌐 Website

Solo Dining

Where to eat alone without feeling awkward. Bar seating, walk-ins, good energy between screenings.

Bar Seating

  • High West: Whiskey flights at the bar
  • Handle: Full menu at bar, emerald velvet
  • 350 Main: Lively bar scene, people-watching
  • Riverhorse: Watch live music from bar

Walk-In Friendly

  • Hill's Kitchen: 7:30am-3:30pm, coffee and breakfast
  • The Eating Establishment: All-day breakfast staple
  • Five5eeds: Healthy brunch, vibrant atmosphere
  • No Name Saloon: 21+, bar food, late night

Quick Between Screenings

  • Hearth and Hill: 11am-9pm, comfort food
  • Sammy's Bistro: Diners, Drive-Ins featured
  • Park City Roadhouse: 8am-9pm, gateway location

Where to Stay

Sundance accommodation is competitive. Book early or pay premium. These properties understand executive needs during festival chaos.

Stein Eriksen Lodge
Luxury Lodge, Deer Valley

Stein Eriksen Lodge

Deer Valley, Mid-Mountain

Utah's longest-running Forbes Five-Star hotel and spa. World's Best Ski Hotel. Norwegian heritage meets contemporary luxury. Ski-in/ski-out. Multiple dining options on property. The après scene is premium.

Forbes Five-Star Ski-In/Ski-Out Full-Service Spa
The power address. When your client asks where you're staying, this is the answer. Lobby après is premium celebrity-spotting during Sundance. Book 6+ months ahead.
📍 Directions 🌐 Website
Montage Deer Valley
Luxury Resort, Empire Pass

Montage Deer Valley

Empire Pass, Deer Valley

Forbes Five-Star resort. 7 restaurants on property. Full-service Spa Montage. Year-round indoor/outdoor pools. Meeting and event spaces. Ski-in/ski-out access to Deer Valley.

Forbes Five-Star 7 Restaurants Conference Space
The contained experience. Never need to leave property if you don't want to. Meeting spaces make it ideal for deals that need privacy. Transportation to Main Street available.
📍 Directions 🌐 Website
Pendry Park City
Luxury Hotel, Canyons Village

Pendry Park City

Canyons Village

Contemporary mountain luxury. Only rooftop bar and pool in Canyons Village. Spa Pendry. Multiple dining options. Recreation room. Ski-in/ski-out access. Modern alternative to traditional lodges.

Rooftop Bar Ski-In/Ski-Out Modern Luxury
The fresh option. Stein and Montage feel too traditional. Younger energy. Rooftop scene draws the creative crowd. Good for tech and entertainment clients.
📍 Directions 🌐 Website
St. Regis Deer Valley
Luxury Resort

St. Regis Deer Valley

Deer Valley

Signature St. Regis butler service. Remède Spa. Slopeside access. J&G Grill for fine dining. The St. Regis Bar for après. When your client expects nothing less than St. Regis standards.

Butler Service Remède Spa Slopeside
No surprises. St. Regis standards mean St. Regis expectations, always met. Butler service handles all logistics. Good for executives who travel St. Regis globally.
📍 Directions 🌐 Website

Getting Around

✈️ Getting There

Salt Lake City (SLC): Primary airport. 35-45 min to Park City depending on weather and traffic.

  • Private car services book out during Sundance. Arrange in advance.
  • Uber/Lyft available but surge pricing is brutal
  • Some resorts offer airport shuttle service for guests
  • Budget 90+ min for airport runs during festival

🚗 Getting Around Park City

Main Street Reality: Closed to cars during Sundance. Walking is primary transport.

  • Free transit system runs throughout Park City
  • Uber/Lyft works but expect wait times
  • Resort properties offer transportation to Main Street
  • Deer Valley to Main Street: 10-15 min by car
  • Walking Main Street end-to-end: 15-20 min

🍽️ Booking Strategy

The Sundance Rule: If you think you might need it, book it. Cancel later if plans change.

  • Power venues (Riverhorse, Stein): 6-8 weeks minimum
  • Main Street spots: 4-6 weeks
  • Casual/walk-in: Still confirm hours. Many close for events.
  • Resort restaurants: Slightly easier, still book 2-3 weeks
  • Private dining: Start now for festival dates

⚠️ Sundance Landmines

What Will Burn You:

  • Restaurants closed for private brand activations
  • Main Street parking (it doesn't exist)
  • Assuming any restaurant has availability
  • Underestimating travel times
  • Not confirming reservations day-of
  • Utah liquor laws (3.2% beer in grocery stores)

☕ Coffee & Morning Fuel

Before Your First Screening:

  • Atticus Coffee: Main Street, local favorite
  • Hill's Kitchen: 7:30am-3:30pm, quick service
  • Five5eeds: Healthy breakfast, great energy
  • Resort cafes: Most open 7am for guests

🎬 Festival Logistics

Key Venues & Distances:

  • Egyptian Theatre: Heart of Main Street
  • Eccles Theatre: 1 mile south of Main Street
  • Sundance Mountain Resort: 25 min from Park City
  • Salt Lake venues: 45 min drive
  • Build buffer time between screenings and dinners

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