Dining

The Nest

Perched at 3,620, The Nest is the perfect blend of culinary creativity, design, and sustainability. With endless views overlooking the famous Rangeley lakes and mountains, guests can enjoy the beauty of Western Maine from a warm, inviting space built with local materials and an eco-conscious design. The menu and cocktails celebrate our Maine roots with global inspiration, creating a dining experience that would proudly rank among the best in any city. It is elevated yet easygoing. The kind of restaurant that makes you wonder how it got there, and how many more laps ’til you can go back.

What makes The Nest an elevated experience- aside from the vertical:

  • Ski In, Ski Out: You can find the Nest at the top of the Rangeley Quad, directly off of Grey Ghost & Hudson Highway. 
  • Fantastic views: The Rangeley Lakes region and the western Maine High Peaks
  • Elevate your experience: The Nest blends Maine comfort with global inspiration, offering an elevated dining and cocktail experience that feels both refined and welcoming.
  • Please Note: there is no dedicated kids’ menu at The Nest, but don’t worry there is something for everyone.
  • The restaurant will be open to ticketed skiers and riders only. Bathrooms are for patrons only. Please purchase an uphill pass if you want to hike up and down with snowshoes. Please keep your boots on when at the Nest. Follow us on Instagram @saddlebackmaine for the latest.

In the Media

“Saddleback’s newest dining locale, The Nest, is tucked into the trees up on the mountain. The Nest is bright, open and unique with post-modern touches. It’s totally where James Bond would head for a break. Sure to be the must-visit spot this season.” – Moira McCarthy, Boston Herald.

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May 2024 – Saddleback was recognized by Maine Audubon as an inaugural Bird Safe Maine Award recipient for the design and development of bird safety measures at The Nest. Learn more.

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July 2024 – Saddleback and partners, PC Construction were recognized by Engineering News Record. The Nest won the ENR New England 2024 Best Project Award.