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    Elk Ave Prime

    4.0 (193 reviews)
    Open 5:00 pm - 9:00 PM

    By appointment only

    Updated 3 months ago

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    ELK AVE PRIME ATMOSPHERE

    What's the vibe?
    Upscale
    Moderate noise
    Good for kids
    Good for groups

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    Filet
    CC B.

    We always enjoy a great meal at Elk Prime--the steaks are perfectly prepared (my favorite entree is the thick cut filet) and the baked potato is perfection! Service is always top notch and the atmosphere is nice and quiet.

    Crab Cakes, Halibut and Asparagus

    From start to finish our experience was outstanding. The hostess Ally not only greeted and seated us but stopped by our table later to see how we were doing. We had a great conversation with her for several minutes. Our server Mel was friendly and attentive as well. The food presentation was top-notch and tasted delicious. We will be back!! Lori and Dave (the best 4 letter word I've ever been called). :-)

    Short rib
    Tracie L.

    I wanted to like this more and expected more from it for the price and menu, etc. We had a reservation and our table was ready. We sat outside and it was a good call because it was a little humid and stuffy inside (went on 07/23). Our waiter was good and attentive. I had the short ribs that were okay but not as good as most other short ribs that I've had. It comes with truffle polenta and green beans. I just can't learn to like polenta. Though it was probably the best polenta I've ever had, which isn't saying much because I'm not a fan. The beans were good. My son had the elk tenderloin and liked it a lot. It came with 2 ravioli with sausage filling. He said they were good too. My husband had the 10oz filet. It has a slightly smoke flavor. It also had probably the most fat he's had to cut out of a filet and that's usually his go to order when we're out. Steaks are a la carte. We ordered the cauli gratin and smoked cheddar mashed potatoes. They were both really tasty. It seems like the only restaurant like that in town. So, it may have to be your only choice if that's what you're seeking but for the $315 (incl 1 $20 glass of wine & tip) it just didn't leave me wowed.

    Farro island salmon from off coast of Iceland
    Mike S.

    Be sure to book early seating time to avoid the masses. A great steak restaurant with excellent other dishes as well. A relatively quiet place we were able to talk without effort. Wait staff were very friendly and attentive without being intrusive. They appeared to have a very knowledgeable bartenderess which would be needed to handle some of the fancier drinks. As expected the prices were a bit shocking but the kitchen preparations were excellent.

    Mac and cheese
    Allison S.

    5 stars all day every day. I was dying for a wedge salad and mac and cheese so we decided to come here for dinner and posted up at the bar. First impressions - the menu is perfect. My opinion - one of the best steak house menus. Has everything you could ever want and it ALL LOOKS GOOD. The steak topper options are incredible. The sides are even better. The mac and cheese was TO DIE FOR. A server walked past me with the Cesar salad and I almost ordered another salad. It looked incredible. We sat at the bar and our service was outstanding. It has a definite mountain town feel inside. So it's upscale food but someone could be sitting next to you with a trucker hat and cowboy boots on. It's not snooty. Everything was perfect. Can't wait to visit CB again and come here. New favorite restaurant in this town.

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    Lisa C.

    Everything was Fabulous & Dara our server was so attentive & helpful. We would recomend it highly!

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    2 months ago

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

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    Went here for the first time last week. The food and service were excellent. Great ambiance and friendly staff.

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    service was good and so was the food. The meat dishes were very good, especially the elk.

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    Expensive but delicious! Great service! Great way to celebrate New Years Eve with family!

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    The steak was one of the best I've had and I've been to some excellent steak houses across the country.

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    Ask the Community - Elk Ave Prime

    Saved by the Wine - Chicken Salad Croissant

    Saved by the Wine

    4.7(105 reviews)
    72.1 mi
    $$

    Stopped in for some late night bites…read more Vibe: Comfy with lots of table, couch, and comfy chair options. Dim mood lighting. Board games and little free library inside. Good music. Overall a very good vibe and very inviting to hang out. Service: Friendly and fast Food: Menu is definitely a step above your classic bar food, I got a sandwich special and steak tips. The sandwich was a grilled cheese croissant that included smoked gouda and balsamic reduction and it was really good. The steak tips were okay, decent flavor, a little chewy, maybe because they were cut so small? Value: Total after tip was $30ish for a 'just right' portion so may a little over valued. Overall this place was such a good vibe with chill staff and good food.

    It's a cute wine place with a small outdoor patio that allows dogs. We ordered a dog treat from…read morethe menu for our boy - home baked cookie with pumpkin and apples ($4.5) We ordered sangria ($8) which has the right blend of red wine, brandy and fruit. They also offer wine flights. We ordered a cheese fondue ($32) which came with roasted vegetables, apples, and bread. I thought it was a little on the expensive side. For protein we ordered a side of salmon ($10) which was coated with spices and okay. We also had a house salad with mixed springs ($7). Service was professional and friendly. Everyone there is an animal lover and have a dog/dogs. We'll be back to try their sandwiches.

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    Miette Dinner Cabin

    Miette Dinner Cabin

    3.0(2 reviews)
    0.1 mi

    Ambiance - First, this is the same venue as Soupcon which is a lovely, cozy little cabin off the…read moremain street in Crested Butte. It is a small building which perpetuates the snug and intimate feel. Food - The same chef and kitchen staff are running the show food-wise. This menu is a la carte so you can get some of the same vibes as the full Soupcon experience. My daughter and I began our experience with two excellent cocktails - "Sparkling Greyhound" and the "Sippin on Gin & Peach" and then shared the beef tartar, escargot for starters which were both excellent. The apricot gazpacho (similar to the lovely Peach Gazpacho on the Soupcon menu) was amazing - slightly sweet and tangy - and very refreshing although i did see a couple of salads that looked nice. Our entree was the seabass accompanied by the yummy potato gratin and incredible roasted carrots. I wish we had been able to order dessert! Service - The one area that needs a little improvement. The hostess should know who is coming in and where their table is - it's a small place. One of the servers was a bit confused on which table placed which order. This will probably even out as we were there the second weekend. We will definately return to enjoy stellar food from Chef John is a more casual format!

    Restaurant was out of short ribs and duck entree. Didn't only left 5 other items. 2 of 6 dinners…read moreat our table ordered salmon - portion was so small they apologized for it, saying it was all they had left. Would have been nice if they had offered a substitute before delivering it. Service was poor and waitress was not friendly - could not get our waitress's attention to refill drinks. Water bottle is left on table which we emptied while we waited quite a while for food to be served. Food was good - unfortunately the service and execution was not.

    Root & Flower - Milk Chocolate Pot de Creme was incredible

    Root & Flower

    4.6(206 reviews)
    62.5 mi
    $$

    What a fun fun fun cocktail bar! We were up in Vail for a wedding weekend with friends, and…read morestumbled upon this cocktail bar after the rehearsal dinner. It was pretty quiet (still off-season), and my husband and I were the only ones there when we walked in around 10. We sat at the bar and had a lovely conversation with Jeremy; I ordered the Gingerbread Man (take on an old fashioned with brown butter washed bourbon, and my husband got the "50 Shades of Green" - definitely one of the most unique cocktails we've ever tried! The description "arugula infused gin, yogurt washed aquavit with Pandan herbs & lime" - it had everything - some sour, some umami, some sweet from the Pandan - what a fun and unique cocktail. Shortly after we walked in, a huge group of 10-12 women walked in followed by some other groups shortly after them. It was a really fun atmosphere and both cocktails were 10/10.

    For the second half of our girls night, my friend picked Root & Flower. The atmosphere is…read morebeautifully elevated, making it the perfect sophisticated spot to continue a long conversation. Price: Expect standard Vail pricing for high-end cocktails, with most drinks ranging between $16-$20. Customer Service: The service was fantastic. The staff was incredibly kind and efficient; even though we stayed for quite a while to catch up, we felt welcomed and well-attended to the entire night. Atmosphere This spot has a cool, welcoming vibe that feels very safe. It's the kind of environment where you can really settle in and enjoy the company you're with. The Drinks I ordered the Sangre del Sol. The flavor was amazing, though be warned it is very strong! It's an excellent choice if you enjoy a cocktail with a serious kick, but I ended up letting my friend finish mine after a few sips. Overall Experience I highly recommend Root & Flower for a beautiful setting and top-tier service. Pro Tip: A huge bonus for this location is the parking! You can park for free after 3 PM at the S. Frontage Rd. East garage right nearby. I'll definitely be back!

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    Meat & Cheese Restaurant and Farm Shop - Chocolate dessert

    Meat & Cheese Restaurant and Farm Shop

    4.2(582 reviews)
    23.9 mi
    $$

    Just like most places in Aspen, the food here is also criminally overpriced. Between the three of…read moreus, we got a cup of soup and 3 sandwiches. Split 3 ways and including tax/tip, the bill came out to nearly $40 per person. That being said, the banh mi I got was quite good - packed w/flavor from the kimchi and the sauce; though this is probably the first time i've had a banh mi without any cilantro... The thai coconut soup, though, was a bit of a let down. It had all the right flavors, but was in dire need of some acidity and sweetness. Without that, it was quite one-dimensional. Service was decent. We were seated outside so quite a lot of people around and so it often felt quite cramped. Overall, not bad but there's definitely better out there.

    It's been three years. Though M&C's counter service and market doesn't seem as vital for their…read morebusiness as before, it's still my IT spot in Aspen for outstanding selection of cheeses to go. As for a sit-down meal, M&C is not in the forefront of my must come back to anymore. When informed that there'll be a long wait to their charming patio; I made the mistake this evening of taking a table inside for immediate seating. Very slow and unattentive was the service there. So disappointed also I was with my undercooked "rotisserie chicken" and the once beloved brown sugar butter sauce of theirs was sour. When asked if they had changed the recipe, our server replied "it depends on who made it" - really?!? I didn't leave this time with that warm and cozy feeling of being a guest at their place, instead now I was just another customer! cheers!

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    White House Tavern - Eggs

    White House Tavern

    4.4(1.2k reviews)
    23.9 mi
    $$

    White House Tavern is a perfect example of Aspen casual done right…read more The restaurant sits in a charming historic house and has such a warm, relaxed energy -- great music, friendly staff, and a lively atmosphere. The crispy chicken sandwich is honestly one of the best sandwiches I've ever had. Perfectly crispy, juicy, and balanced with just the right amount of heat. The kale salad and fries were also excellent, and everything came out quickly despite how busy the place was. The service was upbeat and welcoming, and the whole experience felt effortless. If you want a fun, laid-back lunch or dinner in Aspen without sacrificing quality, this is absolutely the place.

    This place was very highly recommended amongst all of our friends and relatives that live around…read moreAspen, so we had high hopes. The service was wonderful, we got our food very quickly, and the ambiance was adorable. A little loud but nothing too crazy. The food itself was fine. We ordered the duo dip, French fries, the French dip, and the chicken sandwich. The guac and the other dip were really good and we loved the chips too. The fries are pretty much what you'd expect, except once they got to room temperature they became super hard and not very edible. My husband said the French dip meat was good and tender, pretty good flavor overall. I had the chicken sandwich which was huge! They split the sandwich into three wedges and I could only finish two. I liked the texture of the chicken was nice and I liked the slaw on it, however, the flavor overall was kind of lacking. I would say it was a bit overhyped. Overall, it was a nice experience for a decent price and I'm glad we went. Would we go back? Probably.

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