Dinner is better by the lake.

I recently had a leisurely dinner at a fantastic lakeside restaurant in Sunriver. Most people assume this is a members-only establishment. Or only for guests of the resort. But they'd be wrong!

Drum roll, please... it's Lake House restaurant in Caldera Springs.

Ok, to be fair, I too assumed this was a super fancy, resort-guest exclusive. But, as it turns out, Lake House is open to anyone and it's absolutely worth the trip (or, if you're staying at Sunriver or Caldera, the walk/ride).

I mean, hello! Check out these dinner views 😍

Here's a little behind-the-scenes info. Lake House sits on the waterfront of Obsidian Lake in Caldera Springs, just a few minutes outside of Sunriver Resort. There are a few seating options, but I'll always opt for an outdoor table when the weather allows.

NOW, sitting inside doesn't take away from the awe of Lake House's scenery. In fact, you'll still get sweeping views of the lake with Mt. Bachelor at the epicenter of the scenery through the restaurant's floor-to-ceiling lakefront windows.

If you're screaming at your phone or computer, "just tell us about the food!" OK, here we go! My top picks from the menu.

🍽️ Oregon Berry Salad - pictured is the salad split by the kitchen so we didn't miss any of the fresh ingredients trying to divvy up ourselves! Strawberries, blueberries, and blackberries over a bed of fresh leafy greens with cucumber, hazelnuts, and goat cheese fritter (the best part), all drizzled with a minty white balsamic vinaigrette. YES!

🍽️ Skillet Brie - hot cheese and bread? Say less 💁‍♀️ A generous wheel of Brie cheese is baked to ooey-gooey goodness and topped with a raspberry hibiscus marmalade. Spread it across sliced apples or grilled Big Ed's baguette (tip: ask for extra bread because yum!)

🍽️ Santa Maria Tri Tip - this house-smoked tri tip comes cooked to a beautiful medium and then topped with a smoky, spicy salsa verde. On the side, smashed patatas bravas (you may want extra sauce on the side) and spiced rainbow carrots that I couldn't get enough of!

For the grand finale, I really had to think about this one. There were SO many extravagant desserts, but I think this one—dare I say?!—takes the cake...

🔥 S'mores Cheesecake 🔥 I'll admit, it took me two days to finish this dessert. Mostly because it is SO fantastically rich and decadent, and also because we sampled much of the menu during our visit. Chocolate cheesecake is baked in a graham cracker crust and layered with chocolate ganache and a generous topping of toasted marshmallow fluff.

Lake House is open daily for lunch and dinner. I strongly recommend making a reservation! Last seating is at 8:30 p.m. Lake House is situated within Caldera Springs Resort.

Sisters Coffee opens inside the Jack Straw The third Sisters Coffee café has opened in Central Oregon in the Box Factory's Jack Straw. Next door to The Way West, Sisters Coffee has seasonal faves, a full food menu, and an impressive seating area for café-goers. Check it out

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