A Northwest Experience

At the Salish Lodge & Spa, our goal is to bring you approachable Northwest cuisine using fresh, vibrant seasonal ingredients. We strive to present well-balanced dishes with flavors ranging from subtle to bold, drawing from indigenous ingredients and traditional techniques.

Enjoy a fine dining experience unmatched among Washington's luxury resorts, featuring award-winning food and wine experiences coupled with one of the best views in the Seattle area.

About our Executive Chef

A native of the Pacific Northwest, Executive Chef Tyler Hefford-Anderson brings dedication and nearly twenty years of experience in the culinary industry to the position of Executive Chef at the Salish Lodge & Spa. He takes pride in leveraging the farm-fresh, native ingredients of the region to develop Salish’s signature indigenous Northwest cuisine. Prior to joining the Salish Lodge & Spa, Chef Tyler spent nearly a decade at Seattle’s exclusive Rainier Club practicing a variety of culinary techniques from classical cooking to molecular gastronomy, during which time he rose through the ranks to become the Club’s Executive Sous Chef. During this time, Tyler earned numerous awards and accolades, including being recognized as one of two best young chefs in the United States by the international gastronomic society, Chaîne des Rôtisseurs. Following his experience at the Rainier Club, he opened the much-lauded Opal Bistro on the top of Seattle’s Queen Anne neighborhood.

After making his way through the Northwest culinary landscape at boutique caterers, intimate cooking schools, and ultra luxe private clubs, Chef Tyler sought out The Salish Lodge & Spa, where he brings his passion for local tradition and flavor to guests from Seattle and beyond. Chef Tyler is an avid gardener and enjoys spending time with his wife and children, hiking, shopping and of course, cooking.