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Bird & Jim

4.3 (1.6k reviews)
ModerateNew American
Open • 11:00 am - 9:00 pm
Updated 2 months ago

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Half chicken
Amanda D.

Again with this half stars thing. I would do 3.5 but I can't so I guess it's 3 We heard really good things about this place. It was just ok for us. It's cute. Love the concept and love the decor. Service was good. They had issues with their cc machine and we waited and waited for it to come back up and then ended up having to Venmo the waiter cuz we wanted to leave and we didn't have cash. I got the mushroom and steak ravioli. It was good. I enjoyed mine. Little pricey. My husband got the chicken sandwich. It was good too. My friend got the half chicken. It was good as well. Our other friend got the burger with the bacon on it. Everything was good. But just good. Not great. For the cost we expected alittle more. There were just so many places to eat in the area that were better in our opinion. The parking lot was pitch black. I am hoping it will was an issue that they are aware of and working on because it was dangerous walking out basically right onto the street at the intersection in total darkness. We literally turned on the flashlight on our phones.

Fresh Potato Chips & Onion Dip
David R.

My new favorite restaurant in Estes Park! Flavorful food, unique and delicious cocktails, and they have parking. It has a rustic ambiance perfect for the Mountains. My Hogback Sour Cocktail was over the moon. Made from bourbon, lemon, simple syrup, egg white, and Cabernet float. The unique blend made a great drink. I wanted more, but held back because we were hiking later. My wife's traditional slightly dirty martini was perfectly made as well. We started with the homemade chips and dip. Nice crispy chips with beautiful fresh made onion dip. Next came the Pheasant soup. I wanted to lick the bowl clean, it was so yummy. The main course for me was the carnivore plate with elk, filet, sausage, and broccoli/shallots. The elk meat was the star on my plate. Having that next to the filet mignon allowed me to taste test them in real time. The Elk meat won hands down. Not even close in my opinion. The sausage was packed with wonderful flavors, but after a few bites overwhelmed my palette. My wife had the Creamy Potato Gnocchi Bowl. We both shared each other's dishes. She loved the Elk Meat. I really enjoyed the Gnocchi, and wished it could be a side dish to my Elk meat. Service was great with Elizabeth checking on us at the right times. Tip: Ask for the postcard and the restaurant will send it out for you after you fill it out. Tip: the restaurant fills up quickly, so call ahead and get a reservation.

Burger and waffle fries
Camille H.

Came by for dinner after spending the day in RMNP. It was ok. It was kind of awkward when we walked in. They asked if we had reservations which we didn't (there were 5 of us). They kind of looked around the place not knowing where to seat us (the place was almost empty). They sat us next to a window on some lounge couches and chairs with two small round tables. There were lots of open tables in the other dining room off to the side so I don't know what the issue was there but it didn't make for a comfortable dining experience. Three of us had burgers and waffle fries. They were big and juicy. One of us had the Mac and cheese. ( a side dish but definitely big enough for a small meal). And another had a chicken bowl thing. The menu was small in choices but huge in itself if that makes sense. Prices were high for what you get in my opinion. Our server was nice and attentive, it seems he was the only one for the bar area we were in so he was pretty busy as it filled up within like 25 minutes of seating us! I don't know I was just put off by the whole first interaction I guess and overall uncomfortableness. Maybe we'll be back if we have people visiting the area again.

Colorado Trout Filet
Walker C.

Had a great meal at Beard and Jim. We started with the focaccia, which was delicious, and the salted butter that came with it was a standout. I had the trout again and it absolutely hit the spot. My fiancé ordered the miso glazed salmon and loved it, with plenty of flavor and cooked really well. We sat outside, and the views made the whole evening even better. We'll definitely be back

Side of elk sirloin with our trout.
Kneesee P.

I'm so happy my husband planned ahead and made reservations for Bird & Jim. It was a vibrant and happening, with upscale food, but a casual and welcoming vibe. We were seated at a table across from the kitchen. It was fascinating to watch them work! Our server was friendly and gave us incredible recommendations. Trout with a side of elk sirloin and the market place flat iron steak. Everything was prepared to perfection. Generous servings. And even though we were stuffed, he talked us into the bread pudding dessert. I'm not usually a fan of bread pudding, but it was out of this world. I highly recommend this eatery! If we visit Estes Park again, this will be at the top of our list!

Rotisserie chicken on mashed with not very many Brussels
Dave M.

Local spot off the tourist strip. Unique menu with some different flavor combos. Service was a little disjointed and not real well trained. Food was good, a little pricey, I don't mind paying, but I expect more flavor for a $50 ribeye.

Great bottle of Anderson Valley Pinot
Roland H.

Such an excellent restaurant. Had the Fried Pickles, Focaccia, Gnocchi, Roasted 1/2 Chicken and Bread Pudding. All excellent. Great vibe inside and nice bar. Great wine and cocktail programs and service was top notch. Best restaurant in Estes Park, hands down.

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Lauren D.

After a long day of exploring Rocky Mountain National Park- we were starving. We stumbled across Bird and Jim's and decided to stop. The parking situation is awful - you'll def be fighting for a spot. But there aren't too many places that offer up the kind of views for dinner that this place does. Service was attentive despite how busy they were. Food was good and came out fast. I'm a sucker for pickle chips and they were great. Paired well with the local beers on tap that were our reward for hiking!

Alex L.

Love this place and will be thinking about it on our next trip through town. Wow! What a vibe! Things were picking up by the time we got there for lunch. We were greeted by a really nice blonde girl that showed us our seats. She was down to earth and was just beaming with great vibes. Then we got Matt. As if the experience wasn't already great from hanging out with friends, Matt invited us with an amount of aloha that is only found in Hawaii! We ordered chips and onion dip. The ramekin that the onion dip came with was really small compared to the amount of chips we received. It was delicious! Maybe substitute toasted bread next time? I ordered the poke and that was outstanding! It came with a creamy ginger dip that tied things together. For being landlocked and in the mountains, this is a dish I will remember! Matt also brought out a Hong Kong sriacha that definitely elevated everything. The reggae (music), positive vibes, and down to earth feel was a great way to end our trip before getting back to the grind. What a place! The scenery speaks for itself too and the staff is top notch!

Prosciutto and spinach Benedict
Tiffany N.

In a world where everything is getting more expensive and it seems like staff at restaurants is more and more apathetic by the day, Bird and Jim was a refreshing experience! It's been a hot minute since I've wanted to come home and write a review day of visiting a place but this place got me! We called ahead since we had our pup with us and they had the patio open and we were the only ones out there. Even so, service was top notch and we got the VIP treatment! Matt and Ava were helping us and their service was stellar and really made the experience. Not only the service but the views! The music (Sundays are Reggae Sundays!) and the food! Everything on the menu looked fantastic with fresh ingredients, much needed after a morning of hiking. Since it was the weekend, they had brunch available and three out of four of us ordered various dishes. We also got some starters and sides like chips and French onion dip----get this!! The chips are fresh and made in house but they need to give more dip because it's on point and wasn't enough for four people! Waffle fries and cornbread are a must as well, I'm not even a cornbread fan but this was fluffy and melts right in your mouth with their salted butter. Brunch was delicious, the Prosciutto Spinach Benedict was enough for two meals and appreciated the finely diced peppers thoughtfully presented on the side. Seriously, everything was wonderful and best part? It's affordable. I was expecting pricing to be insane but this place cares all around.....from wallet, to food to experience. Support local business and dine here when in Estes.

Alex S.

Mixed feelings about this place. The intentions and the deliveries don't match up; that's what makes it hard to review. I know that they had the best intentions, I think they do, but they're not delivering it for some reasons. Service was slow and awkward despite it being pretty empty because it's not lunch time yet. The prices are kinda steep and the food is just ok, it's not great but it's not bad either. I got the buffalo bacon burger and requested it to be cooked rare, with sweet potato waffle fries. The fries weren't crispy but they were not chunky either (makes sense, they weren't supposed to be wedges), the sweet potato taste didnt really come through because of that. But buffalo patty was good and juicy. One thing I really liked was the cloth napkins they used to wrap the utensils. Such a sweet, homey touch! Also, you get a postcard with your check if you want to write one and they'll mail it for you!

Dani S.

I really wanted to love Bird & Jim because the interior is so beautiful and I honestly loved the vibe of the lounge area, but the food just didn't live up to the high prices for me. I felt like the menu was a bit of a letdown, especially the trout I ordered, which was literally swimming in oil, and not in a way that tasted good. I also tried the soup, and while the flavor was okay, it was way too salty for my taste and I couldn't believe I paid $14 for such a tiny cup. The only thing I actually enjoyed and found totally edible was the sweet potato gnocchi bowl, which the flavor was on point. To top it off, I felt like our service was basically absent the whole time, so I spent a lot of the night just waiting around. It's a cool space, but I think the experience was way too expensive for such mediocre food tiny portions and hit-or-miss service.

Melissa D.

We made a reservation on a busy summer Friday night and were seated within a few minutes. They have a great wine list and although the wine I ordered was out, our server brought me over a different selection to try that was comparable. I appreciated that. The service was friendly and attentive and the food came out quickly despite how busy it was. The food was great and I love that it was sourced locally. I would recommend coming here and I would come back.

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