BONEZ

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My buddy and I always like to wrap up our ski trips with a cocktail. While walking the streets of…read moreCrested Butte, Dogwood Cocktails + Kitchen looked inviting. The Dogwood is a cocktail cabin that is located in the heart of downtown Crested Butte. They keep the lights dimmed and have a fun music playlist that creates a nice relaxed atmosphere. The floor creaks as you walk through the cabin and they have cool chandeliers. We were initially told it would be a long wait, but somehow they found a table rather quickly for us. It was cold out, so we appreciated it. The Dogwood has a nice variety of artisanal cocktails on their menu. Our server was very helpful with giving us some options. I didn't have my readers on me and had a hard time reading the menu. So her describing some of the cocktails to me was very helpful. Dogwood has a number of classic drinks, margaritas and martinis. Some of the fun names that I saw were Thor's Hammer, D Cup, Porch Song, Mr. Pink and Beetnik. I ordered the Headhunter and enjoyed my drink. For food, Dogwood has charcuterie-style bites and other light snacks. This was a great find and a nice way to cap off our fun trip to Crested Butte.

We visited on a Saturday night... and walked in just after a party of 8. They were told that it…read morewould be a long wait, but then we were able to get seated immediately! Awesome! The drinks are pricey, but you're really paying for the ambience and care that they put into making each drink. The menus has plenty of options, but you can also order your favorite with your choice of spirits. I opted for a whiskey sour with my beloved Suntory Toki and it was dang good! I initially ordered Suntory Hibiki (a more expensive version of Suntory's whiskey), but I loved that our waitress made sure I saw the price listed for that whiskey was "per ounce"... so my cocktail would have been $50! I very much appreciated that she pointed that out instead of just putting in my order and then me being surprised by the cost! Not a ton of food options, yet they do offer charcuterie plates with your choice of cheeses and meats. We don't go that route, but cocktails and charcuterie would be great for a date night! Overall rating: *****FIVE STARS***** Gluten-free rating: *****FIVE STARS*****

Yellow rose, Frank the owl, pickled veggies & egg

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Montanya Distillers

4.6(168 reviews)

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This is one of our all-time favorite places to bring out-of-town guest or enjoy a cocktail after a…read morebusy week. the best drinks in town! Never disappoints. You have to try yourself.

Came in here after a long day snowboarding and this was my favorite place to Aprés all season!…read moreThere are only a handful of tables and some bar seating, and the ambience is so cute, well lit with lots of fresh feeling decor and light airy vibes. We took two seats at the bar and were lucky enough to have Tina helping us, she was so friendly and knowledgeable, really a gem. We started with the fiery passion and the rum sour and were impressed by the complexity of flavors in both, the fiery passion was a real winner, with a taste of passionfruit, and the habanero pineapple in the rum really coming through, but not in a overly sweet way, just enough. The chili sugar rim was a unique way to really set it over the top. The rum sour was also delicious, the Demerara, giving it almost a hint of an old-fashioned, but keeping it light and foamy throughout. Such an incredible set of cocktails. I also had the tomato bisque soup, it was so yummy and cheesy, and the staff were nice enough to bring out some local made bread toasted on the side. Then, Tina made us her own special cocktail, a take on a strawberry spicy rum, with an egg white to give it a delicious foamy texture. All the drinks are delicious, and Tina noted that they were the strongest cocktails in the area, with 2 1/2 shots per drink. We were definitely feeling fun and talkative as we were leaving. This place was so upbeat, with games to choose from, but still keeping a refined mountain vibe. We tried to go back again the next day, but had finished earlier and the bar didn't open yet! Bummer. We don't find our way to crested Butte often but next time we are there, it will surely be a stop.

Fiery Passion

Cucumber Templar

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Hummus platter

Breadery

4.4(103 reviews)

Third time's a charm! Two other dinners outings in the last 2-3 years were disappointing (food was…read morejust okay, ravioli, apple pie, one of the salads, can't recall what else). However, the other night we had a really lovely meal and were luckily seated downstairs, which was very prettily decorated and noise levels not too high. Best thing we had was the whipped ricotta with herbs, fresh and dried apples and, of course, bread. The sage and thyme combo with fruit and light fresh ricotta was so good. So good I forgot to take a photo until we'd wiped the plate clean. Meatballs were also very tasty w a very nice tomato sauce. The burrata served w radishes, beets, citrus and arugula was delicious. The gruyere daily bread was tasty and their honey butter is so good! We over-ate bread, but hey, every course came w bread and it is so good and it is called The Breadery! Thumbs up tho we have yet to have a dessert I would order again. The cannoli were okay but nothing special.

Very cute restaurant with a beautiful interior and welcoming atmosphere. The staff was kind and…read moreattentive. The sourdough with black garlic butter was incredible, easily the best I've ever had. We also shared a Caesar salad with perfectly crispy garlic croutons on the outside and a bright, lemony dressing. The ragu was excellent, with fresh pasta, flavorful meat, and a rich but not heavy tomato based sauce. Cocktails were delicious, especially the Fairy Fog with lavender. I just love drinks with lavender! Highly recommend, and definitely make a reservation.

Incredible sourdough. Best bread I've ever had.

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Outside

Bruhaus

4.5(53 reviews)

Amazing food! The elk meatloaf was amazing. Our crew of four all equally loved this place…read more Will certainly return for all of our Cali adventures at the Butte!

Went to the Bruhaus to watch the Super Bowl and we could not have selected a better venue while in…read moreCrested Butte. We arrived before 4:00 and so we were able to take advantage of the Happy Hour menu which has a wide range of small plates that were enticing enough to make our decisions matters of great deliberation. We started with the chicken confit drummies in Buffalo sauce that were so delicious we had to get a second round. Each portion has three drummies that are perfectly sauced and finger licking good. We followed this with an order of Philly Egg Rolls which are cheese steaks in a wonton wrapper. Ambitious but rather average in the event. The beer battered fries with a curry brat redeemed the moment. The fries are crisp on the outside with creamy centers. The curry brat is sliced and mixed throughout. Excellent. We ordered the Orzo Bowl off the main menu which is a delectable mix of veg, berries, nuts and cheese then finished with the warm brownie sundae. Bruhaus offers a great selection of taps and handcrafted cocktails. We had the Espresso Martini and the Topsy and could not have been more pleased. Service was attentive and the ambiance is mountain cozy. The Bruhaus is a nice venue offering great food and beverages served with a smile.

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The Hideout

4.6(48 reviews)

Fantastic! We dined in for dinner mid week and thoroughly enjoyed it! The atmosphere is cozy…read morebut reasonably quiet. TVs are plentiful but no sound so unobtrusive. The wait staff was pleasant and helpful in describing entrees and making suggestions. We had the bulgogi steak tacos and a wedge salad. The tacos were AMAZING. From the presentation to the flavor! The salad was fresh and flavorful. Definitely recommend

Cute little spot, though in my opinion FAR too many televisions for the space - 4 in one small…read moresquare room is excessive and that wasn't even all of them. It was very distracting and why I can't give 5 stars. Service was great - our server was attentive and all employees shared in clearing plates which I always like to see. Nothing really stood out to me as far as decor goes - if there was anything cool it was overshadowed by the tvs. For drinks, my husband had an old fashioned which was good but not out of the park. I had their mocktail of the moment which was a yuzu Moscow mule. It was delicious and I'd highly recommend. On the food front, Hideout did a grand job. We started with their special loaded kimchi waffle fries. Epic! I love kimchi and everything about this dish was perfect. For entrees, my husband had their Thai Me Up Burger with shoestring fries and was very pleased with it. Cooked as requested and fun flavors. I had their Fried Chicken Sandwich with kimchi pasta salad and while I only ate half due to being filled from waffle fries, it was very tasty. On the whole, I enjoyed the food and drink at The Hideout, but not sure I would return for the atmosphere or recommend for large groups who want to hang out sans distractions. Zero Proof Review: I'm on a quest to check out all the zero proof, mocktail and n/a beverages that Denver and beyond has to offer. The Hideout did not have a very robust selection so I would love to see them expand that, but their seasonal mocktail was one of the best I've had, so kudos for creativity and craft!

Inside area

Bao and lettuce wrap combo

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Streetview with Patio

Public House

4.0(133 reviews)

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This is such a fun spot! The atmosphere is great and it makes you feel like you've been transported…read moreback in time. The food was good- solid burger but nothing to write home about. I'd come for the great vibes, services, and drinks!

We sat outside on their patio and enjoyed our meal. Our server was attentive and the food was good…read more 3 of us had burgers and all liked them. They come with fries and you can sub truffle fries or sweet potato fries. All fry options were really good. The burger was good. Not the best, not the worst. I would have it again but it's not like it's on my mind and I'm dying to get back there to have another. One friend had a Caesar salad and said it was really good.

Interior

Grain bowl

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Exterior

Two Twelve

4.6(27 reviews)

The food and service here was amazing. We scored a great table near the open kitchen and watched…read morethe chef cook our elk, and plate it, which was pretty cool. Proportions are plentiful. Highly recommend. Prices are reasonable for quality of food.

The food was pretty good but definitely expected better. It's a pricy nice restaurant. I'm glad we…read moretried but will probably skip next time we're in town.

Fire Hearth

Whole Chicken

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Elk on Fire Hearth

A Bar Above

4.0(27 reviews)

2.4 mi

What a great little bar! The drinks were good, the service was friendly, and the live music was…read moresuch an enjoyable experience! We will definitely be wondering over here next year when we're back in town!

Great ambiance, and plenty of nice seating; Good service, good selection of drinks, including…read morenon-alcoholic cocktails. Live music space.

Dance floor

Friendly atmosphere

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Interior, bar

Elk Ave Prime

4.0(193 reviews)

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Great service and excellent food! Our servers were on point with recommendations. A great spot…read morefor some fine dining in town.

We had a very lovely dinner at Prime tonight. The Waygu A5 steaks were amazing and cooked…read moreperfectly. The waiter's recommendations were top knotch and he was polite and courteous. We enjoyed a very quiet, romantic environment as well. We absolutely loved it.

Bar area

Lamb Chops with Mint Chimichurri

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Elk Prime Salad

Wooden Nickel

3.4(140 reviews)

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This place is a diamond in the rough. On the surface a passerby would think this is a basic meat &…read morepotatoes kind of place but it is so much more. Whoever is working in the kitchen is BRINGING IT. The first time I visited it was for lunch & I was blown away. I got the trout dip and since I do GF I just ask for more cucumber slices. This is not your average dip, it's fancy. They put smoked trout roe on top!! It's so good sometimes I just get that as my entree. I also got the seasonal salad & it was so beautiful I can't believe I didn't take a pic. There were multiple colored roasted beets, snap peas, leafy greens... it was a rainbow of color & delicious. I was just there for dinner twice in the past 2 weeks. Once I had the prime rib. The potatoes that come with the prime rib are to die for! The second time I tried the shrimp & grits, it was good, not my favorite but I have to say I really like the variety on the menu. Drinks are pretty fantastic too.

We had a great time in for lunch and a beer. The service was on point and there when needed. We…read moreenjoyed our time and will stop back in when in town again!