Mountain Inn Restaurant at DeSoto State Park

Mountain Inn Restaurant is inside the sandstone lodge built by the Civilian Conservation Corps in the 1930s, on the canyon edge overlooking the West Fork of Little River. Its setting is part of the meal: this is dining inside the state park, not a restaurant in downtown Mentone.

The official page checked in September 2026 says the dining room is closed Monday through Thursday and opens for set periods Friday through Sunday: dinner Friday, breakfast, lunch and dinner Saturday, and breakfast and lunch Sunday. These are specific posted hours and can change for events or operational updates; confirm directly before setting out.

The address is 7104 DeSoto Parkway NE, Fort Payne. Reservations and information go through the lodge at 256-845-5380; the park asks groups to call. The restaurant shares the park’s access and conditions: trails and outdoor areas have different hours, and mobile reception can be spotty in some places. It is a particularly sensible choice for a scenic meal after a walk, provided the schedule fits.

Verified: 2026-09-27 · Official website · Address: 7104 DeSoto Parkway NE, Fort Payne, AL 35967 · Phone: +1 256-845-5380 · Email: desoto.functions@dcnr.alabama.gov

Sources: Mountain Inn Restaurant | DeSoto State Park · Plan Your Trip | DeSoto State Park