Picture a dinner table where the centerpiece is a 14,000-foot volcano capped in snow, changing color as the sun drops behind it. That’s the draw at Highland House Restaurant, set inside the clubhouse at Mount Shasta Resort, where the golf course’s upper lakes and the mountain itself do most of the scenery work before your food even arrives.
Locals and travelers passing through Siskiyou County have made this a go-to stop for a reason: it pairs a genuinely varied menu with one of the best sit-down views in town. It’s consistently ranked among the top handful of restaurants in Mount Shasta, and it’s easy to see why once you’ve settled into a window seat with the mountain filling the glass.
What to Order
The Highland Burger comes up again and again as a favorite, a hearty, well-built sandwich that satisfies the classic pub-food craving without feeling generic. If you’re leaning lighter, the Baja fish tacos are a popular pick, bright and well-seasoned rather than an afterthought on a steak-and-burger menu.
For something plant-forward, the black bean farro burger has earned its own following, proof that the kitchen isn’t just going through the motions on its vegetarian option. Flank steak and Ahi also show up frequently as diner favorites, generally described as cooked precisely to order, which matters a lot when you’re paying resort-adjacent prices for a protein-forward plate.
Don’t skip the sides. The house salad with beets gets singled out often enough that it’s worth ordering even if you weren’t planning on a salad, and the clam chowder makes a strong case for itself on cooler evenings when the mountain air has a bite to it. Ribeyes round out the heartier end of the menu for anyone who wants a proper steakhouse-style dinner without leaving the golf course.
The Lounge
Attached to the main dining room is a lounge that runs its own relaxed operation, complete with a fireplace, several flat-screen TVs including a large LED screen for watching games, and what’s billed as the largest liquor selection in town. It’s a solid option if you’re after a lighter “bar bites” style meal or just a drink and a mountain view instead of a full sit-down dinner. An outdoor patio extends the lounge experience further, letting you take in Mount Shasta with a cocktail in hand rather than through a window pane.
Atmosphere & Décor
The dining room leans into its clubhouse setting with a tasteful, understated décor that doesn’t try to compete with the view outside. Large windows do the heavy lifting, framing the mountain and the golf course’s upper lakes so that nearly every table gets some version of the scenery.
It reads as equally comfortable for a business lunch as it does for a slower, romantic dinner for two, which is a hard balance for any restaurant to strike. The overall mood is relaxed rather than formal, in keeping with its golf resort roots, so you won’t feel out of place walking in straight off the course or fresh from a hike.
Other Considerations
What days is it open? Highland House operates Wednesday through Sunday, from 11am until close, and it’s closed Mondays and Tuesdays as well as on Thanksgiving and Christmas.
Do I need a reservation? Reservations are recommended, especially around dinner and on weekends when both golfers and travelers passing through town tend to fill the dining room. Same-day reservations can be made by calling the resort directly.
Is it just for golfers? Not at all. While it sits inside the golf resort’s clubhouse, it functions as a full public restaurant, and plenty of visitors come purely for the meal and the view without ever picking up a club.
Any perks worth knowing about? The resort runs a rewards program with points toward loyalty certificates, offers a birthday discount, and gives a discount to guests staying at the lodging on-site.
Highland House Restaurant
📍 1000 Siskiyou Lake Blvd, Mt Shasta, CA 96067
Website: https://www.mountshastaresort.com/dining/
