Birria ramen and crispy tuna rice were amazing. Kumar was the bartender and was great. Had a nice…read moreconversation and would 100% recommend this place!

Had lunch at Jinya Ramen Bar at the Ameristar Casino in Black hawk yesterday. We (my wife and I)…read moreshared their Miso Glased Eggplant (Small Plate), and a small Pork Chashu Bowl and we each also had a Jinya Bun as well. The food is so tasty! Much like we are used to at home in Hawaii! Check out their online menu for photos of their fabulous items. They taste as great as they look! Stop in when you next get their and hopefully Aman will be there to serve you? Professional and personable as well!

The food is excellent, no doubt about it! Sure, it's on the pricier side, but the service and…read morehospitality make it worth every penny. The interior? Pure elegance, definitely fine dining vibes done right. The complimentary Amuse Bouche at the start of the meal was a pleasant surprise. We tried:CH beet ricottaNY strip 16 ozJumbo asparagusGrilled broccoliniSmoked salmonChive whip potatoPistachio butter cake Every dish was a hit, clean plates all around. The CH beet ricotta was a bit unexpected, we were picturing more of a salad style dish, so it threw us off at first, but still flavorful. The smoked salmon ended up being my personal favorite, it was perfectly seasoned and wonderfully balanced. Also, the rich butter cake was delicious! Highly recommend making a reservation, especially on weekend evenings when things get lively.

This place would be 5 stars if not for the food poisoning. We had been to Chop House once before…read moreand had a wonderful experience. I had given it 5 stars then, which I included in an overall review of the Monarch where it is located. However, with this last visit, that was not the case at all. This is an upscale, dimly lit steakhouse, and we had an amazing time trying it for our anniversary a while back. When we went to celebrate my birthday this year, it was a different story. Though service was attentive, prompt and friendly (which of course was reflected in our tip) I cannot give extra stars, as the food physically made my husband ill. He decided to have the lobster bisque, and unfortunately it immediately did not sit well with him. I tried it as well, and it tasted rancid. Being polite, he just pushed it to the side and did not say anything. Then the staff came over a few times asking about the bisque, then proceeded to comp it, which made us even more concerned. I'm a professional chef, and we do not serve anything that tastes or smells even remotely questionable, especially when it comes to seafood. He was ill for hours afterward (and into the next day). After tasting it myself, I could not stomach much more of our very expensive meal. My steak and French onion soup were fantastic in flavor, but I was not able to enjoy much of it, as I also had a nasty taste from the bisque and felt nauseous just from the smell alone. They did bring me a free birthday dessert, which I appreciate. However, I did not get to choose what I was eating. They brought out pumpkin cheesecake. To give credit- I'm sure it was chosen because it's a popular dish, but I personally do not like pumpkin at all. In fact, it makes me gag, frankly. I do however, love cheesecake and tried a bite to be polite, but I did not like it, let alone want it. I decided not to say anything about the dessert they chose for me, since I did not pay for it, and we were trying to get out of there due to not feeling great after the food served. I was disappointed even more at this point, as it would've been nice to at least be able to choose and enjoy my "celebration dessert", especially considering how much money we spent- even less the bisque. Not to mention how awful the experience was due to food poisoning. We will not be back, which is unfortunate considering how great our first experience was. This experience was awful enough to deter us from further visits....

The smashed breakfast burrito had lots of texture but almost no seasoning unfortunately…read more The sandwich was messy but tasted great. Coffee was better than most.

Stopped in on a day trip for ice cream. Cute little spot, really good ice cream. right off the…read morehighway so it was easy to get in and out. nice unique selection of ice creams and seemed to be a local favorite. It was a rather small spot. very neat decor and the staff was friendly, accommodating, and did a really great job managing their time and staying busy while still giving great service. Kids both enjoyed their cones, I had some of their adult oriented ice cream. Picky husband was very not impressed but thats ok the rest of us greatly enjoyed it. Would recommend and would return. they did have some vegan options too which was nice for some of the other customers.

Here we are again. Please see the photo of the female behind the counter. Over the months there has…read morebeen an wide bunch of excuses to why she cannot make food. Ms. Problem, Ms. Attitute, Ms. I am going to take my chips elsewhere... Here's what's on the menu: Breakfast - Arrive at 10 am. Sorry we are out of eggs and tortillas. Or the breakfast hours are changed. It now ends at 10 am. The sign reads different. Lunch - Today I came to order a burger. Sorry no more hamburgers for the next two hours. The new restaurant upstairs didn't have the same issue. Other excuses - I am too busy with one burger on the grill, I am taking my break at 12 noon, I am talking to the poker dealers (Bally employees)... I don't know what her problem is. She has no issue for making food for the Bally employees. The other cooks, I believe his name is Jay, is a cool guy and very friendly. The older African American cook on the weekend there is no problem. Burger ordered, burger cooked, burger eaten. I am wondering if Bally's just doesn't want to feed poker players. I play poker in this place once or twice a week and this is how I am treated. Ballys - Remember you are not the only game in Blackrock. There are poker room in other, more friendlier casinos.

Really good food! Erica was patient while we decided on what to get from the menu. Paul gets down…read morein the kitchen. We got a breakfast burrito (big size for a great price). Will definitely be coming back soon! The ambiance was clean and welcoming!

We appreciate Robert for his excellent service! Recommend…read moreNew York Strip to everyone here, the side dishes are also better than expected

Honestly, we didn't expect much. We wanted breakfast while out for a drive and we could go north to…read moreNederland or south the Blackhawk. Our destination was closer to the south so we opted for Blackhawk and Lucille Malone's. My experience with casino food has not been great but we figured it would sustain us, at least. Were we pleasantly surprised!! I got a skillet with sausage, hash browns, peppers and scrambled eggs smothered in Colorado green chili (if you've never had it, get it!) and my wife had the breakfast burrito smothered in green chili. Both were excellent! The service was friendly and attentive and the atmosphere was welcoming and interesting as the location (Gilpin Casino) was originally an historic hotel supposedly haunted by Lucille Malone. We would definitely recommend!

This goes into my list of top ten meals of all time! We received a text ten minutes before our…read morereservation time stating that our table was ready so we would have time to walk across the casino. We arrived and the host showed us immediately to a table, but we requested the bar since there were still seats available. The restaurant was romantic and dark, with an open kitchen so you could watch the chefs create their magic. Tyler was our bartender, server, and entertainer that evening, and helped explain the menu to us, which included a tablet with pictures and descriptions of each meal so you wouldn't be left guessing. He also kept us laughing and we ended up staying longer than planned (and ordering a LOT more than we had planned) because we were enjoying his conversation so much. To start us off with drinks, at Tyler's recommendation, I went for the Smoke Signal (I'm a sucker for Mezcal) and loved the balance of alcohol, smoke and sweetness. Our appetizers were the Fry Bread Esquites - pillowy fry bread topped with perfectly seasoned charred corn, cotija and zesty chipotle aioli, and the Pan Seared Shrimp served with blue corn tortillas, guacamole and the most delicious tomato macha. The shrimp aren't completely peeled, so beware there is more than the tails to remove! For the main meal we split the Pork Tomahawk - the most expensive thing on the menu (besides the steak offerings), and it was worth it! The most tender and moist pork I've ever had, with sweet potato purée, grilled mushrooms, fresh broccolini and a sweet honey chipotle sauce. We were too full for dessert (I honestly haven't consumed so much in one sitting, but it was too good to stop!), but we were able to fit in one more drink at the end. I chose the Sweet Venom, recommended by Tyler, which was a sweeter drink with a floater of Tingala which makes your tongue go numb. Tyler offered us a little splash of the Tingala on its own which was a fun experience! It was a pricey meal for sure, but worth more than every cent we spent. Highly recommend the dishes and beverages we got, and if you're lucky enough to snag a seat at the bar when Tyler is working, you're guaranteed to have a great night!

Food is wonderful. I am a sucker for Yuca fries and the ones at Mariposa do not disappoint. Their…read morenewer item; an appetizer of latin inspired shrimp scampi are delicious. And kissed by the fire grill. I would not order the so called char broiled care asada, as the kitchen pre slices the beef, so it doesn't actually get a char grill. It's a sad expression of a charrasco. All cook should have knives to slices a properly cooked steak, one would think. One major frustration is the fact that the open kitchen staff are blasting their own music whilst the Spanish guitar trio is also playing. While perhaps those sitting farther in the restaurant cannot hear the kitchen staff music. Those at the bar fale and the communal table behind the bar are going to be annoyed by having to listen to music by a kitchen staff that should not be having music playing. It is an open concept kitchen! The bartender Tyler did an excellent job of explaining the menu with descriptions and suggestions based upon my tastes. And assisted when items didn't meet expectations though. Monarch and Mariposa are lucky to have him!

Great pace to get some homemade cream soda and rootbeer. The pizza is something to write home…read moreabout, buts it's a good alternative to the overpriced buffets when you just wanna get something quick to eat. Staff was friendly and clean. Could use a facelift.

Been to Dostal Alley *many* times over the years - I think the key feature for DA is: Location,…read moreLocation, Location. Oh, that and free [included] parking. The pizza aroma _fills_ the lower level & it smells-so-dern-good. [Think the Cinnabon marketing model.] The pizza itself is also Ok. Drinks are a generous pour with friendly bartenders, but the pizza lady is kinda grumpy ¯\_(ツ)_/¯ Recommended as a 'tide you over' kinda spot

Placed a takeout order online it was ready when I arrived to pick it up. The pizza was great!read more

It is certainly nice to have a casino alternative for the family! It was busy when we went and…read moreservice was quite slow, thus four rather than five stars. However the food was excellent and the staff was very friendly. The pizza is woodfired and every component combined for a very pleasing bite. Everyone commented on the design and decor. The Christmas decorations were relatively simple but provided a cosy and festive atmosphere. We will definitely return.

Love to eat there when we head up to visit the casinos at Blackhawk CO. Coming from Hawaii, we…read morelove their Asian flare dishes created by their chefs. As long as we can get in to eat before 11:00 P.M. we will always go straight to their Wok items for our dining pleasure. Copied their menu and attached it below. No matter what you order here (as we have tried them all), if you love Asian cuisine as we do, you will not be disappointed. WOK TONKOTSU RAMEN* - 19 Pork Chashu, Pork Broth, Green Onions, Soft Egg, Bamboo Shoots, Bean Sprouts, Pickled Ginger, Nori, Black Garlic Oil SHOYU RAMEN* - 19 Grilled Chicken Chashu, Chicken Soy Broth, Green Onions, Soft Egg, Bamboo Shoots, Bean Sprouts, Corn, Pickled Ginger, Nori, Garlic Chili Oil MISO RAMEN - 18 Grilled Tofu, Miso Vegetable Broth, Broccoli, Spinach, Green Onions, Bamboo Shoots, Bean Sprouts, Pickled Ginger, Nori, Garlic Chili Oil KUNG PAO - 21 | 22 | 24 Spicy Asian Sauce with Peanuts, Bell Peppers, Onions, Zucchini, Chili Peppers with Jasmine Rice Choice of: Chicken 21, Shrimp 22 or Combo 24 KIMCHI FRIED RICE* - 18 | 21 | 22 | 24 Korean-Style Fermented Cabbage, Garlic, Ginger, Fried Shallots, Sambal Oelek, Fried Egg Choice of: Veggie 18, Chicken 21, Shrimp 22 or Combo 24 LO MEIN* - 18 | 21 | 22 | 21 | 24 Stir-Fried Egg Noodles, Garlic-Ginger Soy Sauce, Carrots, Cabbage & Scallions Choice of: Veggie 18, Chicken 21, Shrimp 22, Beef 21 or Combo 24 The last two times we were there, we had the pleasure of enjoying Rahul as our server. He was professional, very pleasant in conversation and a kind and humble server for us! Plus, they are open 24-7, so you have a great dining experience opportunity no matter when your stomach starts growling.

Stopped in for breakfast and the burrito was honestly great--good size, packed with flavor,…read moredefinitely the highlight of the meal. The omelette was just okay, nothing special, but not bad either. Prices were a little on the high side for breakfast, but not outrageous. I really liked the bar seating--cool setup, nice vibe, and a good place to relax with a coffee. Staff was fine--nothing overly friendly, but they got the job done. Overall, decent spot for breakfast if you're nearby, especially if you go for the burrito.

Dined here on Saturday 12/7 for my brother-in-law's birthday with a large group (took a party bus…read moreup there from Denver). It was my first time in BH and we weren't familiar with JKQ beforehand. We had such a great experience! The restaurant appears to have been built recently but was made to look like an authentic old-timey Western saloon. The service was great! Our waitress, Denise, was efficient, friendly and fun, as were the other staff (met and chatted with Larry and Jennie too, the chef and other server/bartender). By the end of our dinner, the birthday boy was taking pickle shots with the crew. They were all great and so accommodating of our large party. And let me tell you, the bbq was top notch too and everything was very fairly priced. You have to try the Pitmaster cocktail, which for $8 was a steal compared to drink prices in Denver. I had the sampler platter - for $19 you get 2 proteins, 2 sides and Texas toast. Everything was super tasty! Several people had sandwiches and they looked great too. They also surprised us with a small chocolate birthday cake and some free shot/pint glasses, which was really nice and unexpected. Overall, highly recommend checking out JKQ if you're in the Black Hawk area.

Food was dry and lacked flavor. Music was odd. all we could hear is the cook screaming his…read morepersonal music from the kitchen. Service was questionable. The lady taking care of us didn't really care to be there. Stomped her feet when she had to do something, made inappropriate comments next to us, and drinking on the job with the cook. PLEASE save yourself the trip. Owners/management please do better.