Klamath Falls Klamath Falls

Klamath Falls, Oregon, offers a scenic retreat with nearby Crater Lake. Typical fare includes hearty American classics, fresh trout, and farm-to-table dishes reflecting its agricultural roots.

Crater Lake Lodge

Crater Lake Lodge

565 Rim Dr, Klamath Falls, Oregon, USA, 97604, United States

Soup • Vegan • American • Sandwiches


"Dinner is a buffet priced at $47, including dessert. This may seem reasonable for guests who can enjoy steak and fish, but for those of us who only have access to the lackluster sides, it definitely feels excessive. For vegan options, I found only pre-made salad bowls. I had to request something without meat or dairy, and was given a bowl of lettuce drizzled with olive oil and red wine vinegar. The soup was a lentil creation with a hint of curry flavor. While it was the most palatable option, it was extremely salty. As for the sides, the “charred broccolini in tomato vinaigrette” had no char whatsoever and tasted like it had been briefly blanched and then microwaved. The vinaigrette was overloaded with sugar, for some unknown reason. The main course was the worst of all: a white bean, tomato, and eggplant dish with “tofu ricotta.” Though it sounded decent, it was inedible—I ended up spitting it out, which is something I only do very rarely. I can't fathom how you could cook eggplant to be both rock hard and sour, but somehow that happened here. Dessert was a vegan cheesecake, which wasn’t terrible, but it felt too heavy after having just lettuce and soup for dinner. To add to the disappointment, even though I had ordered it as "vegan," it came topped with dairy-based whipped cream! The waitress did offer to have it remade, which I appreciated. My husband also tried the non-vegan mac and cheese and described it as tasting like "fancy Velveeta with overcooked pasta." When it came time to settle the bill, I expressed to the waitress that I appreciated her service but felt it was misleading to claim they offered a vegan dinner option worth $47. She then summoned the dining room manager, who responded, “I’m sorry to hear you hated everything; I’d hate it too!” This response made it clear they are aware of the food quality issues. I can't imagine adding steak to the plate suddenly improves the rest of the dishes. To their credit, they did offer to take 50% off my dinner, so I ended up paying $23 for what was essentially a bowl of plain lettuce and a mediocre canned soup. As for the vegan lunch option, it was a PB&J for $18—yes, really."