This place is pretty incredible, especially considering how remote the town is. Climb is absolutely as fine dining as you would find in any big city. The service is spot on and extremely friendly. The service people here are very well trained. My gin and tonic was fantastic. My Hub had an Old Fashioned that he raved about. We both had a trio dish that included fettuccine, shrimp and a beef filet. Not only was it beautiful on the plate, it was absolutely delicious. If you ever find yourself in Lake City, take your time and go to climb. You won't regret sitting in their lovely dining room with a fountain on the wall and letting your server pamper you. Don't forget to try dessert. read more

Climb Elevated Eatery - Comfort Food Near Me - Lake City, Colorado

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Fantastic fresh food in a small mountain town. Lake city does not have that many quality dining options beyond pizza and bar food. This restaurant was a nice change of pace. I enjoyed a healthy Southwest chicken protein bowl on a rainy day that lifted my spirits considerably! read more

Got reservations on a Friday night. Great table inside near an open window. The wife's feet didn't touch the floor in the booth, so they brought a box that made it just right. We started with drinks - great old fashioned. The wife had the Ahi Tuna. She was in heaven. I had the Alfredo with grilled chicken. Delicious sauce. Huge servings, we took food home. Service was excellent. The wife had a spiced rum root beer float for dessert. Very very nice meal. read more

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Prime rib on fridays is excellent. Have to reserve your table AND the prime rib. They run out every Friday. Indoor and outdoor (with awning and enclosure) seating. Staff is super friendly. Highly recommend. read more

Our favorite place to eat in Lake City!! They are so friendly and the food is superb! We always celebrate our anniversary here!

Really a terrific dinner! The food was excellent and the staff were friendly and very helpful. One thing I'd love to see is a few more non-beef options. read more

Their BLT is seriously the best I've ever had! Service was top notch, will definitely be back!

I was so so happy that we found this place! It was by total chance was looking for vegan and gluten free food in the small town on lake city which seemed to be hard to come by. I called to see if they were open after i had checked their menu online. They were. This is the type of restaurant that you need to call and make a reservation so be sure to do that! Our first time here our server Roz was VERY good! He went the extra mile and was above and beyond - myself and my friend were both very impressed. Our server the next night was not quite as good but he was pleasant but younger. I ordered a bowl minus the tortilla chips to make it gluten free. They also had some salad options but i wanted something more substantial after a day climbing 14ers. They kept the water coming which was good because we were parched! The restaurant was on the fancier side but the guests were all dressed casually. The host/hostesses were all extremely friendly. We were SO happy we found this place. It was worth every penny! read more

It's just so nice to have an occasion restaurant in such a remote little town. Climb isn't kitschy or pandering but also doesn't take itself too seriously. It strikes a great balance of class that makes it appropriate for a birthday dinner or date night and approachability that suits the casual, outdoorsy residents and visitors to Lake City. The service hits those same notes feeling white-napkin thoughtful and intentional while remaining warm and easy-going. Plus, the food is great! I highly recommend The Peak Experience which is a curated plate of their greatest hits. The filet is tender and flavorsome, the fettuccine is rich with the earthy tang of real parmesan cheese and the seasonal veggies round out the dish. To finish, if you're lucky enough to visit when they have the carrot cake available, do not miss it. It's so well spiced with toasty pecans and a fluffy cream cheese frosting. Can't beat it. read more

Now open for lunch as well as diner!Amazing food, courteous service, amiable hosts, beautiful area to explore! You will enjoy! read more

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We loved this place! We ordered the spicy margarita and a beer, as well as the Climb Salad. The salad was so good that we had to order a second one! The drinks were delicious (and the margarita was pretty strong)! The staff and owner were lovely. They talked to us about the best hiking routes in the area. They have great outdoor seating too! We went pretty early in the day so it wasn't too busy, but looked packed when we drove by at night. read more

Climb Elevated Eatery - Climb Salad - Comfort Food Near Me - Lake City, Colorado

We, have been coming to Climb for 5 years. Their food is always good and service is excellent. Never had any issues. It's nice when Jerry comes and checks on us. It's nice during the summer when we can eat outside with a huge group. We, will keep coming to support Climb. Prices are reasonable and food is awesome!! read more

Update. Been coming here for six years , every summer and without a doubt one of our favorite places to eat. I have eaten here dozens of times and it never disappoints. Great ambience with very good staff and service. Prices are consistent with food and service and the fact it is 50+ miles from any other upscale eatery. We have had almost every item on the menu and would order them again and probably will. The bar is surprisingly good and I strongly recommend you try the margarita or one of Jerry's other cocktails. Reservations recommended . read more

First time visit to Climb and was very happy with the dishes, drinks, and service. I ordered the small steak filet and whipped potatoes and vegetables which was was very good night and cooked to order. The shrimp dish and chicken pot pie were really tasty too. Be sure to order the Elevated salad and cracker basket with the house made herb butter- delicious. The chicken tortilla soup was made with plenty of vegetables and tortilla strips. We topped things off the Elevated S'more with Haagen Daz ice cream! Wait staff took good care of our table. Highly recommend! read more

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This is the second time we have had dinner here and both times it has been big city dinning in where you would never expect it. Their menu is unbelievable and when you order something that you would never image to have on the menu in Lake City and then be so good is beyond words! Thanks again for the wonderful dinner! And service might want to raise the one light but truly you are the best! Hope your grandchild's birthday was awesome! read more

THE FOOD IS ABSOLUTELY AMAZING!!! THE SERVICE YOU MIGHT ASK? AMAZING! We got to sit in a "tent" which brings the perfect ambiance and is so lovely. My family has the absolute best time. I unfortunately forgot to take pictures of my food but the chicken pot pie, elk carpaccio, lamb chops, prime rib, meatballs, filet, EVERYTHING I swear is amazing!! Our favorite beverage was the OLD FASHION IS TO DIE FOR; the margarita, daou sav blanc, and the Malbec piattelli! For desert we enjoyed the chocolate mousse! COME HERE YOU WILL NOT REGRET! read more

everything about this restaurant is amazing! From the phone food to the great cocktails, the location and the wild elk grazing in the front yard. read more

A wonderful nugget in the little town of Lake City. The service, decor and food are all excellent. We always eat here multiple times during our stay. They have a killer pineapple jalapeño margarita! This place is a MUST! read more

09/22/19 5:25 pm Sunday. This place is amazing!! Beautiful decor. The salad with homemade dressing was outstanding. They bring out a little basket of assorted crackers with herb butter. They were a nice compliment to the salad. We ordered the fettuccine Alfredo with beef. The beef was so tender and flavorful. The Alfredo sauce was very bland literally tasted like butter with a bit of cheese. It was so disappointing. I took a couple of bites and handed it off to husband. He likes it okay. My son took 3 bites and took the rest home agreeing that is was bland even for him! The next day he reheated it but it was worse the next day! Such a shame because I was sure the meal would be amazing. It fell flat. 09/29/19. The owner was wonderful enough to contact me. We hope to give them another try next year when we are back in town for our week vacation. We wish them success Lake City was very much needing an upscale, quality establishment. read more

Climb Elevated Eatery - Beautiful dining room! - Comfort Food Near Me - Lake City, Colorado

This place was so incredible! It was so beautiful inside and was definitely the elevated experience I was looking for while visiting town. The menu was pretty small, but everyone I was with ended up finding something they wanted. I got the chicken pot pie and it was the kind of warm dinner that makes you wish you were wearing fuzzy socks and sitting by a fire. It was fresh and flavorful and filling. Reminded me of my moms cooking back home in Mississippi! Servers were extremely professional and did an amazing job with suggestions and recommendations. I would definitely recommend to someone visiting. It is pricey, but 100% worth what you are getting. Such an amazing way to kick off our trip! read more

Wow! Everything was fantastic! We are from San Francisco, and had low expectations for a small eatery in Lake City but were pleasantly surprised. We ordered the chicken fries, filet mignon, truffle fries, chicken pot pie and chicken Alfredo. The Alfredo was everyone's favorite, but each dish was wonderful. Even out cocktails were carefully made and tasted perfect. We ate everything so fast that we forgot to take pictures until dessert. The Elevated S'more was super tasty...definitely recommend this place if you're near Lake City, CO! read more

Climb Elevated Eatery - Elevated S'more to go - Comfort Food Near Me - Lake City, Colorado

What an awesome spot! Took my parents on a 4x4 trip through the alpine loop and afterwards we were looking for a spot to grab some grub. Saw this place on Yelp and figured we'd give it a try. We weren't expecting much as a lot of small mountain town restaurants tend to be bland "bubba" type food. Talk about a pleasant surprise! Amazing food!!! read more

Delicious food complemented by very friendly and helpful service. Victoria was lovely and Jerry went above and beyond to help us with planning some logistics of our trip. Highly recommend! read more

Excellent food and service. The owner is very hands on. Definitely the best restaurant in town!

First time to Lake City and to this wonderful eatery. Wonderful food, drinks, atmosphere, owners, etc. Need I say more!? If you ever get to Lake City, this is a must! Our recommendation would be to get reservations at least a day prior or even more! They fit us in, after a large group had just left. I would say we got extremely lucky but we were willing to wait and they were so gracious to fit us in. We understand now why you need to plan ahead of time if your going there. It's a wonderful experience and you will enjoy it tremendously! Thank you again for a wonderful evening we will never forget!! read more

A lovely restaurant with a creative menu and very delicious food. This was our second visit to Climb Eatery and I must say, it was a disappointment. The food and ambiance were still top quality, but the service was not what I expect from a top-rated restaurant. The server for our table appeared to not have been trained to serve beverages. We ordered a bottle of wine. When the young woman brought the bottle to the table, she did not show us the label before she began her attempt to open the bottle. She struggled with the opener and eventually, my husband, a really kind guy, began encouraging her and instructed her how to get the cork out of the bottle. She filled our glasses and left. Our food was brought out and was delicious. The server came back to check on us and bring the check. I then stated that we would like to cork the bottle and take it home, but I didn't see the cork on the table. She said,"I've got it." and dug around in her apron pocket, produced a cork and crammed it, lint and all, in the bottle. We asked for coffee. She asked if we required cream and sugar. I said "Cream only." A few minutes later another server sat two cups of coffee on the table, no cream, and left without a word. I waited for the cream. The wait stretched. Finally, we just began drinking the now, not very hot, black coffee. Our server was busy with a group of 8 at the next table. On her second trip to the other table, I asked about the cream. I then asked a second time after she had served salads to the 8 top table. She actually huffed and walked away. When she returned with the cream, I said, the coffee is cold, can we just have fresh cups and a little cream to go. She left. A bit later she returned with one cup of coffee with a go-cover and a second cup, not quite half full. She explained, that was all the coffee but she had not charged us full price for the go-cups. Yes, we were charged $7 for the first coffee and a "reduced" price of $5 for the refill. This was on a check for $112. I had noticed a man who seemed to be the owner. I asked him to step over to the table. I showed him the half cup and he got in my face and asked if I could hear the coffee grinder, explained more coffee was brewing. I calmly said, his poorly-trained server had not offered fresh coffee. He glared and walked away. Fairly quickly, he reappeared with two hot go-to cups and then loudly berated me, saying although we appeared to have eaten in a restaurant before, were we aware that there was an employee shortage. I attempted to answer that we eat out daily and were aware that most restaurants did have openings, but this server was not trained to serve beverages and he interrupted me. By this point, he was in my face, asking if the food was good. I told him it was very delicious. Then he stated, loudly, "So you're going to let one cup of coffee change the experience?" and walked away. We paid, with our usual tip of 22% and left. Climb is truly the best food in Lake City, but next year, when we return, I'm not sure if Climb will still be our Friday dinner tradition. I was never able to get the owner to listen to my concerns and, thus, I am posting this review. Creative menu. Delicious food. Service lacking. read more

We brought a large group to Climb and were greeted with joy by Jerry, the owner/host/bartender. I don't drink, so he surprised me with a "custom" non-alcoholic beverage. He was so kind and helpful to our crew! Linda's food was delicious and the water had amazing recommendations. Definitely will return! read more

Best restaurant in Lake City. You'll want to book ahead for reservations. This is a family run reservation husband wife team. The food is fresh amazing and homemade from scratch no short cuts. They know all the residents and tourists who stay a week and frequent them. I'm very impressed. If I stayed here a week, I'd eat here every other night. They care and it shows. read more

Climb Elevated Eatery - Tortilla soup and old elk bourbon. Bourbon first soup second - Comfort Food Near Me - Lake City, Colorado

We came here for our 2 year anniversary and couldn't have been more impressed with this little Lake City gem. Being from Kansas City where fine dining establishments are a dime a dozen, we weren't sure if this little town could hold its own, boy were we surprised. The pot pie was so well done. Simple, perfect, delicious. I said when we left "if you're going to make something simple, make it perfectly." They did. The 6 oz filet was cooked exactly as requested and had an amazing flavor. The seasonal veggies and potatoes on the side were not only beautiful in regard to the plating, but so tasty. Now, the star of the evening was probably the grasshopper pie. Wowza. So good. The elevated smores were also awesome, but the bottom layer was a little hard to cut into and made this one a bit messy. My only constructive criticism would be to replace the pre dinner crackers with warm bread. Crackers are a little boring and I feel like this place could put out some heavenly baguettes instead. Overall, an awesome experience and great, timely service. We will be back! read more

Fine dining in a small town exceeded expectations. Gracious hospitality combined with made from scratch delicious food sets this special restaurant apart. We can recommend the pork chop or the chicken pot pie or the filet. Most noteworthy was the blue cheese dressing on the side salad. Wow! It was phenomenal. Then to top it off, the Elevated S'more was a unique and awesome dHappy tummies read more

Lovely fine dining in Lake City, Colorado. The owners clearly take pride in their culinary talents, customer service and ownership of their business. Their personal touches are seen and experienced throughout this very special place. Keep up the amazing work you and your team does to elevate and excite one' search for great food in comfortable, welcoming and elegant surroundings. We can't wait to visit with you again. Cheers... Wendy Spirek read more

Chef-prepared meals are delicious here. We celebrated our 13th anniversary. I had steak, my husband ordered pork chops. They each came with a salad and a side. We drank water, as we usually do. Our total came to about $75 including tip. It was a nice relaxing meal out for our celebration. read more

The menu looked pretty good, but after waiting 15 minutes for someone to take our order, we tracked down a waitress and said that we were ready to order. The waitress sarcastically replied "look, we just got really busy. I'll get to you when I get to you!". It doesn't matter how good the food is, the service must be "civil" at best. We left without ordering and will never go back. I will be sure to share my experience with friends. read more

The food is descent. But Menu is small and limited. Not a lot of variety. Also no gluten free options.

This is a wonderful restaurant. We ate here 2 nights in a row. Delicious fillet mignon. Yummy chicken pot pie! Fabulous jalapeño margaritas. Excellent customer service. Be sure to request Trip as your waiter. A hidden gem in this small town. read more

Okay, let's get this out of the way first. This is an incredible restaurant and I highly recommend it. Everything I had was delicious. The food here absolutely rocks. The other key thing to know about this restaurant is that the staff is awesome. I met one of the owners, Jerry Johnson (his wife is the chef), and thoroughly enjoyed my brief conversation with him. My waiter, Louis, went above and beyond the call of duty to make sure I enjoyed my meal. He is a great ambassador for this restaurant. Many things were great about this meal. Louis actually suggested the house margarita, which was one of the most pleasant surprises. I typically don't enjoy margaritas, but this one sounded interesting. It's made with their house-infused tequila. They infuse the tequila with jalapenos and pineapples. Very nice mild bite to this very unique concoction. Jimmy Buffett would probably approve. So I started the meal with the charcuterie platter and it was a great way to kick things off. Nice selection of meats, cheeses, fruits, nuts and gourmet crackers. I followed that up with a cup of their chicken tortilla soup, which was a revelation. Chock full of veggies and chicken and a nice spice combo. For an entree I was going back and forth between the chicken and waffles and the chicken pot pie. Louis steered me toward the pot pie, and I'm glad he did. Billed as "Auntie L's Slow Simmered Scratch Made Chicken Pot Pie," this was a little bowl of heaven. The filling was savory and rich, full of chicken and veggies smothered in a delectable sauce. The pie crust covering it all was flaky and cooked to perfection. So good I have been craving the flavors ever since leaving the restaurant. I finished everything off with the "Elevated S'More," again at Louis' urging. This was a graham cracker crust, then a big chocolate brownie, then a huge slice of ice cream, all covered with toasted marshmallows. This was a crazy big dessert, and it was of course crazy good. Even the coffee served with my dessert was extra bold and flavorful. I snuck in on Sunday, July 3, before the crowds started gathering for the evening seating. They serve Happy Hour from 3-5 p.m. where everything is $1 off the regular menu price. This is a great way to introduce yourself to the pleasures of Climb. I definitely want to go back sometime soon for the full dinner menu, which is served from 5-8 p.m. (Happy Hour is on again after 8 p.m.) All of this is to say, Wow! I travel a lot, all over the state of Colorado, so I get to try out a lot of different restaurants. This is by far my new favorite, with Sagebrush BBQ & Grill in Grand Lake coming in a very close second. Hats off to everyone involved in making Climb such a wonderful experience. Go eat there, now! read more

Climb Elevated Eatery - Elevated S'more - Comfort Food Near Me - Lake City, Colorado

8 reviews and all 5 star? This place was recommended to us and Yelp added weight to the recommendation. Everyone raves about the service-often an Achilles heel of resort area restaurants - but the reviews are accurate. Denise was our server and she smiled constantly and was perfectly attentive. Even the other server saw us on the porch looking at the menu and made suggestions. We loved the menu for lunch. I got the beef sandwich, my wife the Pot pie and our companions ordered burgers. Rave reviews all around. We would all recommend our choices which means everything is probably great! The drink menu and dessert options were also tempting but will wait til next time. A great find in a small town. read more

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We were greeted by Scott had a nice trout fishing story exchange. The service was excellent! We both got the chicken pot pie and it was very very good we definitely get that again. They have an excellent drink selection. We will be back thank you read more

Great food, service is always great. Our favorite place to eat in Lake City! We always try to hit this spot when we're in town!

The first time we dined at Climb, we were awestruck at the discovery of a world class restaurant in such a small town. Lake City is a magical place to visit, and Climb adds to the magic. Everyone working at Climb is kind, professional, and welcoming. You can immediately tell the owners care and take pride in their business. Every course is outstanding, and I would highly recommend taking the time to experience everything! The food at Climb is over-the-top delicious. We have dined twice now, and will make every effort to visit whenever our travels bring us close to Lake City. read more