The nicest folks and Best Food in Colorado!…read more The nicest young lady helped me with a gift card ( after closing time ) I apologize, as I forgot her name :) Thanks to her, and 'all' the staff ! Mike in Lakewood

I had high hopes based on reviews so convinced wife this was the spot for one breakfast during our…read morerecent visit to Denver. Unfortunately, we were both disappointed. There was nothing horrible. And the server, though very, very busy, kept us attended to. The decor is quaint and befitting a breakfast spot and we enjoyed studying the pear tree just outside, which was loaded with pears. But then came the food & beverages. Wife really likes her coffee & she said it was run of the mill - at best. My breakfast tea was a basic tea bag & a small mug for steeping, which was fine. They did supply a little pitcher with extra hot water (but just the one tea bag). She ordered a waffle that was quickly cooling & couldn't melt the butter, eggs & bacon, crispy. I got the cinnamon swirl pancakes, eggs & bacon, crispy. Mine was ok though the pancakes were fairly flavorless. At least one of her bacon strips was soggy & undercooked, however the scrambled eggs were overcooked & dry. They also charge the extra amount for using a credit card, which is not unusual these days but still, given the relative disappointment, we didn't want to spend more, so left cash on the table.

My two Paint horses are extremely happy at Table Mountain Ranch! Between getting fed four--YES…read moreFOUR--times a day and turnout in the 'big pens' they are happy campers. They both look healthy and fit. Water buckets are always full, and get cleaned daily. They haven't seen this type of care since, well...ever. Riding out back up North Table Mountain is very enjoyable. There isn't even a road to cross before you're right on the trail. We're having fun exploring, and we love TMR! Nice indoor arena, three outdoor arenas (one dressage), round pens, small cross-country course, and trails. What else could you ask for?

A few years ago I shifted over to Table Mountain Ranch to continue my English Training with Rachel…read moreHenley. Between Fairmount, where I get training in Western and Table Mountain, where I get worked in English, there's a nice balance of training styles and horses. Rachel's got a background in both, and a nice selection of horses to work you on. In addition you can come in your off time if she has a horse available and ride on your own to practice, which is a nice feature. I appreciate Rachel's steady clear style, where she picks an area to concentrate on and that gets the full attention. She knows to trust me to continue to work on my own. I also value that I can bring my own tack if I want to go bareback saddlepad. The folks at this stable knows that I will stay longer to help clean up the arena when others don't clean up their horses' droppings, and I also take the time to make sure all tack is put where it belongs. That also means that the tacking area is cleaned of horse "emanations" which they all seem to save for when we're taking everything off for the class. Bless 'em. While I don't own or lease, any time I ride, that's my horse- and everything about it is my responsibility, from ensuring its safety to making sure I clean up behind it. There are great tack rooms, the indoor facility makes for superb events and you can ride all year. Sure you have to share Table Mountain with bikers, hikers and walkers, but this is Colorado. I recommend Rachel as a trainer, and there other specialized trainers out here as well.

We have 2 grandchildren with 1 on the way; 3 grand-dogs and a grand-horse. Seriously, our…read moredaughter-in-law has a horse who lives (boards) at the Iron Gait Ranch. Rosie has lived at Iron Gait for a few years now and is well adjusted and appears to be well cared for. We met Nick, the owner, years when he was first starting some major improvements to the ranch. He has done a really nice job of updating and upgrading the facilities. Nick and Shawna seem to be doing a good job of running the ranch and caring for 50 plus horses.

Highly recommend. Best experience! Really best care for my horses! I'm very happy I found them…read more......

they were awesome would go again. Winnie black horse with Gabby! They went across a creek several…read moretimes and the ride was about 1.5 hours long . So bring Sunscreen cause we forgot and she got a little red!

Paid to get into the park for senior pictures, just went up to take a few pictures and the lady at…read morethe stables was so rude.

This is a wonderful experience. Joe (the guide/owner) is super friendly, knowledgeable and patient…read more You can tell he sincerely cares about the alpacas, and this meant a lot as an animal lover myself. He has the most entertaining names for all of them (Ziggy Stardust, Pablo Picasso), and he treats them like family. He made it very easy to find the ranch, which would normally be very hard to locate by meeting us at a highly visible location. The alpacas are the sweetest. You can pet them, take selfies, feed them, and water them. Joe provides a laid-back experience, allowing you to spend the time as freely as you want and to ask him as many questions as you would like. Not to mention, the land around the ranch is gorgeous. Highly recommend!

The owner introduces you to the alpacas and goats, you get to feed and pet them and learn about…read morealpacas. RSVP is a must. It's about 1.5 hours $45. Meeting location is near the lower parking lot of the Red Rocks Amphitheater next to the public restroom by the gray building. From there, Joe (the owner) checks you jn and will escort the group (you'll drive your car) to drive to the alpacas. Tip: Try to park near the gray building, do not park in the upper parking lot entrance to the amphitheater.

We visited this establishment on two occasions during our Colorado vacation. If I lived in the…read morearea, I'd probably have it in my regular rotation. Aside from a tiny parking lot, there wasn't a lot to complain about. On both visits we had excellent service. The servers were knowledgeable, friendly and knew exactly when to return to our table. What I witnessed from all employees gave me the sense they enjoyed working there. The restaurant offers a great happy hour. Good discounts on food and drink. It also covers a fair number of hours. I'd be attracted by that alone. There is something for everyone on their menu. The food came out quickly and was well prepared on both of our visits. It was very tasty and the portion sizes were very good. I had their special Royale Burger on my first visit. Knowing their corned beef was made in-house, made getting their Classic Reuben a slam dunk on my second visit. My dining partner agreed that the food was very good. Prices, atmosphere and service were all great. If you are looking for a place in the area, don't pass up an opportunity to check it out.

Good and bad. Ying and Yang. Always good food, friendly…read morestaff and a clean, fun environment. Came with the family for Father's Day. We really enjoyed ourselves. Tips and upcharge notice- When it came time to pay the bill the waiter took my CC and put it into his machine standing at our table. He had the gratuity set at 22%. Okay, a little bold I thought and I could have changed it, but I didn't. Then came the receipt with an additional 5% added. So, I paid almost 30% more for lunch. Mind you none of this is told to you. They do have a sign posted but it's hidden in the bathroom. So, if you don't use the facilities, you will never see it. It basically says it's so the back of house can be tipped and so they do not raise food prices, (which they have a bunch over the years). Just wanted my fellow Yelpers to be aware. Note- I have been here multiple times, and probably will again.,

Izzy you are great, very attentive. Checked on us several times. She gave us several…read morerecommendations all the way from the wines to the desserts. Can't be more happy with the service. The food was absolutely divine. The portions are so big, we split, a bowl of their onion soup, a new york strip steak, cooked medium, it was cooked to perfection. Baked potato. fully loaded, oh the cheese yum, a cob salad with avocado that was perfectly ripe, a hard boiled egg. The greens were bite size. The whole experience was excellent. To top it off a lemon chiefan pie. Ohh, my word, I should have started with that one first. This is one of our go to restaurants. It's close to our house, and everyone is so friendly. Thanks to Izzi for making this one of the best experiences that we've had at Manning's steakhouse.

Very large restaurant. Tiny parking lot but can park in the neighborhood streets…read more Old school bar restarurant vibe. Ribeye- very small. Asked for medium rare- it was burnt/black on the outside and completely tasteless on the inside. It was super oily as well and lots of fat on it. The side of cheesy potatoes was drenched in oil- my partner didn't even finish it. Steak Bachemel sandwich was tasty but very messy. The fries were over fried so unenjoyable. Service was extremely slow even though they weren't busy. We waited around after we finished eating- for 15 minutes until I gave up and went and asked someone to ask our server for the check. I remember eating here once before many years ago but I forgot to review. I did remember it was about the same quality of food and service. Now I am documenting it and reminding my future self (and others?) to not come back!

People there are super kind, super helpful. The ambience is awesome (there is a giant wheel of…read more Parmigiano Reggiano at the entrance, just makes it legit). But the food...laaaaawd have mercy, I had the "Yee-Haw". Made perfectly with love and care and just the freshest ingredients. 11/10 - check it out. There's a reason they're in "Golden"

Great cheese and lunch! I have gotten their flavored cheese curds a few times. They are quite large…read morebags, come in lots of fun flavors (my fav has been dill), and are delicious. One of the employees also gave me advice on how to cook them so they turned out their best. Additionally I came in a few days ago and got a grilled cheese/veggie sandwich. The sandwich was great, came on sourdough, had a good array of veggies, and they made it quickly The sides were a little lacking to my taste but I'm just not a big fan of potato/pasta salad type dishes and got a bag of Lays instead. I definitely recommend stopping in to buy some cheese for home or for a quick lunch/sandwich.

tl;dr the outlandish appetizers are more gimmicky than great, but the delicious lamb chops, solid…read moresides, and complimentary creme brulee rounded out a memorable meal When it comes to Denver restaurants, few are as iconic as The Fort Restaurant. This home-turned-restaurant was constructed in 1962 as a full-scale replica of Bent's Old Fort (a historic fur-trading post along the Santa Fe Trail). The wild game-centric menu is inspired by nineteenth century Western fare, with some modern creative liberties. Nowadays, The Fort remains a popular destination for locals and out-of-towners, and the grounds host regular educational and cultural events. It is even listed on the National Registry of Historic Places. In the evening, the bottom-lit fort pops against the pitch-black background. Enter the courtyard to be greeted by a toasty campfire. Check in at the ranch house-style lobby to the left, then roll through the cabin-esque saloon on the right to sip a cocktail and nibble on an appetizer while awaiting a table. The dining room up front, bridging the bar and lobby, is harshly lit and cramped with closely packed tables; the dimly lit, quieter dining room in the back is infinitely more relaxing. Instrumental Southwestern guitar music plays respectfully in the background. I visited with friends for weekend dinner, and The Fort was packed during prime time. We kicked off our meal with a half-serving Historian's Platter, featuring nibbles of The Fort's most iconic appetizers. My favorite was the buffalo tongue crostinis, paired with rich garlic aioli. The lime- and salt-forward guacamole and sturdy tortilla chips were no slouch, either. The "Boudies" buffalo sausage wasn't much more memorable than a hot dog, while the peanut butter-stuffed jalapeños were odd but not off-putting. The Rocky Mountain oysters paired excellent crispy panko battering with a characteristically offaly iron flavor; the accompanying caper salsa was on the sweet side. From the complimentary bread basket, we preferred the autumnal pumpkin-and-walnut muffin to the standard dinner roll. The diminutive side salad sported an addictive chipotle honey dressing and the intriguing addition of salty-and-sour pickled ginger. For our entree, we shared the General Armijo's Colorado Lamb T-bones. The melt-in-your-mouth lamb was excellently seasoned and perfectly cooked; I picked the bones clean. Across the sides, we were most impressed by the cast-iron President Jefferson's Favorite Mild Green Chile Mac N' Cheese, which featured premium cheeses, chile chunks, and a crispy baked top. The Fort Potatoes (chopped and caramelized with onions and beans) were a heartier and saucier take on roasted potatoes, while the Goat Cheese Green Chile Grits were creamy but one-dimensional in flavor. For dessert, we were gifted a complimentary Creme Brulee to celebrate our special occasion. The decadent pumpkin-spice custard was addictive, and the signature "party hat" was icing on the cake (or, erm, creme brulee). The service had its hiccups -- our reserved table wasn't ready for nearly 30 minutes, and our waiter forgot our a la carte elk steak (ultimately, a blessing in disguise, as we were full even before dessert). Nonetheless, we felt welcomed and genuinely cared for. Our bill totaled $150 (including 2 drinks, tax, and tip). While expensive at face-value, the price was on the cheaper side compared to peer kitschy Colorado steakhouses. The overall experience was a net positive, worthy of a visit.

I'm honestly disheartened to be writing this review about The Fort, because it has been one of my…read morefavorite restaurants for most of my life. I've been coming here since I was 8 years old and have so many wonderful memories here with my grandparents and family over the past 20 years. I even spent my Senior Prom at The Fort. I have literally told everyone about this restaurant for years, raving that it isn't just about top-notch food, but about an incredible experience that you won't forget. That's why tonight was especially disappointing. I chose The Fort to celebrate my 10th wedding anniversary. We came here for our anniversary last year as well, and our kids loved it so much--and my husband and I have always loved it--that we couldn't think of anywhere else we would rather spend such a special evening. Unfortunately, the experience tonight fell far short of what we have come to expect from The Fort. When we first arrived, we were greeted and checked in at the entrance. However, after walking inside to the host stand, we were essentially ignored for at least five minutes while several people stood at the desk. Eventually, someone grabbed menus, confirmed our last name, and told us to follow them. From there, the little details continued to add up. The food was not presented particularly well. My New York steak was chewy and lacked flavor, to the point that I needed to add quite a bit of salt. Our water glasses sat empty for much of the meal. The famous raisin muffins arrived completely smooshed together in the basket. We were also charged for each fountain drink refill because the restaurant now uses bottled drinks poured into glasses rather than a traditional fountain. None of these things individually would have ruined our evening. But together, they contributed to a feeling that the experience we have loved for so many years is changing. It is very noticeable that, with the change in management/ownership, more tables have been added and the restaurant now feels much more crowded and focused on maximizing the number of guests. And while I completely understand that restaurants need to be profitable, I worry that in the process, The Fort is losing the very thing that made it so special. The Fort was never just about the food. It was about the atmosphere, the service, the attention to detail, and the feeling that you were somewhere truly unique. Tonight, unfortunately, it felt much more like a high-class Chili's than the special, unforgettable experience I have spent decades telling people about. That is what makes this review so difficult to write. I genuinely love The Fort and have wanted to continue creating special memories there with my own family. I sincerely hope this was an off night and that the restaurant can find its way back to the experience that made so many of us love it in the first place.

First visit here, the location is interesting. The interior is very cool!…read more As noted in several other reviews, the service was excellent! Also in several reviews it was mentioned how small the bone in wings are, so I had already decided to get the boneless wings. It was a perfect choice. I ordered the 5 piece, 2 El Jefe, 3 Kick Back. The El Jefe was HOT, just what I was looking for. The Kick Back sauce was also awesome! Loved them both. I ordered the onion rings as my side. I only wish there were twice as many, but they were super good. I will be visiting again, lots more to try!

got food to-go which was a simple and easy process; staff were very kind and accommodating…read more got a plate of chicken tenders and fries -- went with medium and the smoky chipotle sauces. The buffalo was GOOD, but the chipotle was disappointing. It was just very one note of spice - I would've preferred if you mixed it with a little honey or some kind of sweetness to help balance it out. The tenders themselves were very large and great quality for the price. The fries were good (a little soft from being in the to-go container, but I'm sure they're fantastic fresh), and the ranch was superb for dipping. Overall, I'd go back again, but I'd switch up my order.