Great BBQ and service after a day in Rocky Mountain National Park…read more Great BBQ and service after a day in Rocky Mountain National Park.

Some of the food here is OK, and the service was actually great. But I'm not exaggerating when I…read moresay this was the worst brisket I've ever had in my life. I genuinely don't understand how a BBQ restaurant could put something like that on a plate and feel confident charging for it. It tasted like absolutely zero effort went into it and was very dry. Maybe the rest of the menu is incredible, I wouldn't know. But after trying the brisket I'm not curious enough to find out.

Love this place and will be thinking about it on our next trip through town. Wow! What a vibe!…read more Things were picking up by the time we got there for lunch. We were greeted by a really nice blonde girl that showed us our seats. She was down to earth and was just beaming with great vibes. Then we got Matt. As if the experience wasn't already great from hanging out with friends, Matt invited us with an amount of aloha that is only found in Hawaii! We ordered chips and onion dip. The ramekin that the onion dip came with was really small compared to the amount of chips we received. It was delicious! Maybe substitute toasted bread next time? I ordered the poke and that was outstanding! It came with a creamy ginger dip that tied things together. For being landlocked and in the mountains, this is a dish I will remember! Matt also brought out a Hong Kong sriacha that definitely elevated everything. The reggae (music), positive vibes, and down to earth feel was a great way to end our trip before getting back to the grind. What a place! The scenery speaks for itself too and the staff is top notch!

Bird and Jim is spacious, with comfortable couches and table/chair dinning areas…read more We started our meals with arugula salad paired with chowder soup for appetizers. For entrees, we selected carnivore and sweet potato gnocchi. One major thing I liked about their dishes is the variety of vegetables within the soup and entrees. Carnivore had freshly sautéed broccoli, and Gnocchi had zucchini, onions, and cauliflowers. It makes the whole meal feel more healthy and balanced. We finished our meal with lady bird bread pudding. Overall the service was great and welcoming. Highly recommend! PS. They also offer to send out a postcard for you. I enjoyed writing the postcard in the restaurant!

This gem of a place we happened to find out about on Facebook…read more We had the New York Strip steak with mashed Yukon gold potatoes and broccoli along with some fettuccini Alfredo. The food was delicious and the atmosphere is reminiscent of a classic ski lodge. The staff is friendly and the whole vibe is so relaxed! We will make this our go to when we come into town .

The Rock Inn was a great respite for great food after spending the day in RMNP. Sam A was an…read moreexcellent and attentive server who provided good suggestions and fast (but not rushed) service. We started with the Devils on Horseback (bacon wrapped figs) appetizer which was tasty. We ordered a couple flights of local beers, and then dove into our main courses which included (2) Gold Canyon burgers, bison marinara and pasta calypso. Each was cooked to perfection and very flavorful. We were stuffed... but that did not stop us from order some yummy bread pudding. This is a great place with local charm, good music and fantastic wait staff.

Nestled just below the iconic Stanley Hotel and surrounded by Colorado's stunning mountain views,…read morethis spot made for a perfect evening--we even saw elk as we were driving in for dinner. Ethan provided excellent service and made the experience even better. The Post salad with grilled chicken was outstanding, especially with the house vinaigrette--I highly recommend it. My son absolutely loved the wings, saying they were crispy on the outside, juicy on the inside and packed with flavor. We made a reservation and were seated right away, which made the whole experience smooth and enjoyable. Highly recommend!

We came to the Post Mountain House Estes on a beautiful spring evening and saw the sunset from the…read morebig windows. The prime rib sandwich was juicy and good; it comes with a side so get the Pueblo green chili Mac and cheese, amazing! I got the charred broccolini with masa. We finished it with a chocolate smore Whoopi's pie. Friendly staff, good service once they took the order. We waited for 15 min between getting seated and someone to come to our table.

Stop at the Stanley Hotel while in EstesPark and visited the Whiskey Bar at the Cascades Restaurant…read moreWe did not eat but we tried a couple bourbons and some scotch. The bartender, Grant,was amazing. He asked a few questions and brought us some suggestions and hit it out of the park. Phenomenal service and selection

We stopped in on a Friday afternoon for lunch before a chilly hike in the park. Party of 6,…read morepleasantly surprised by the chili & wings, we all ordered the same thing. The chili had just enough heat & the dry rub on the wings was delicious. Service with Joel was friendly & efficient.

SERVICE: I never do this, but to the SAINTED STAFF of Seasoned, I would like to write a love letter…read moreof gratitude and unparalleled wonder...we were the reservation of NIGHTMARES - a veritable schizophrenic, manic, focus-lacking, late-staying beast that morphed from 12 to 6 to 0 to 6 - and you treated us to a meal that not only salvaged a very stressful day but probably saved at least 2 marriages and 1 familial relationship. Such was your service and spirit, especially Luis and your kind hostess who had to stay late because ran through closing, that I will praise you and all your staff to the heavens for your patience, kindness, professionalism and endurance. AMBIANCE: so perfectly comfortable, cozy, inviting, tasteful, elegant, romantic, yet unassuming FLAVORS: INDESCRIBABLE YET I WILL TRY Ablondigas (15/10) it has rattlesnake, rabbit and two other wildlife and tasted like alchemy. Not dense like a cannon ball but substantial and wonderfully balanced with 85 other elements that were equally transcendent Pickled chilis (50/10) we got the chilis as a starter but ended up using it on EVERYTHING AND I MEAN EVEN THE PEAR SORBET AT DESSERT and we put the brine in the farmers soup which was ridiculously good Salad (10/10) sound simple but most salads are either underdressed or over dressed and drowning out their main characters in a torrent but this was perfectly addictive- if I could make this at home, I'd be a stone lighter Foghorn leghorn (25/10) - we ordered an extra chicken to split for the table with dessert so everyone could try AND a man who detests chicken breast ABSOLUTELY SWOONED over this dish Three sisters (15/10) every element was crunchy, creamy, light, umami, surprising Hunny pot (15/10) this thing got DRAGGED across the table by everyone to try Cod entree (10/10) it's a filling, firm, perfectly poached fish with amazing compliments PORTIONS: filling and hearty AND gorgeously plated PRICE: appropriate, maybe even a steal! BONUS TIP: no dogs, at least not on that day; we were a party of 6 and I don't think the patio tables could accommodate that but I don't know the policy

Seasoned - An American Bistro is a true gem in downtown Estes Park. The interior is lovely. It has…read morea very inviting, relaxed, and warm cozy vibe. The staff were absolutely incredible. The hostess was very sweet, and went above and beyond when the table reserved for us wasn't open yet. Our waiter was very polite and energetic. They really made us feel like we were friends or family. It seemed like they sell more wine than cocktails so the cocktail menu is a little small, but the drinks were delicious. We got the Smoked Old Fashioned with applewood and the Bramble w/ tequila and lime. This was hands down the best food we had in Estes Park. We shared the Bistro Salad, the Three Sisters, and the Cod dish. OMG!!! The food was SOOOOO GOOOD!!!! Everything was flavorful, balanced, and well prepared. I highly recommend you eat here.

was pleasantly surprised with the quality and flavor that this restaurant served, especially being…read morein a mountain town the pad thai noodles were perfectly cooked, slightly chewy still. the sauce was a well balanced combination of sweet, tangy. and savory. served their eggrolls with honey which i have never had but it worked so well!!! lovely experience

I am so happy with our takeout from Estes Thai! I'd love to return in-person and try something…read moredifferent, because we loved everything! It definitely lives up to those good reviews. I just ordered something simple, the orange chicken and white rice. The orange chicken tasted fresh, was still crispy outside (perfect breading) and tender inside, even when covered with the sauce. Note that the orange chicken does come with white rice. I ordered extra not knowing. The egg rolls are also yummy! Small, but you get so many of them. Overall, we are very happy with our experience and can't wait to try in person.

If you're in estes and need a bite for lunch, this is the spot. BOGO drinks all day. We sat at the…read morebar and the bartender was super nice and friendly. They also have tvs if any games are on. Southwest chicken wrap was soo good. Highly rec this spot!

First let me say I live here in Estes Park. My home is under heavy construction which includes the…read morewhole kitchen, leaving me no way to cook and only a small microwave that halfway works. I've had to order from DoorDash numerous times as I have a hard time seeing at night. The first time I ordered from Elevations, I ordered the ribeye mashed potatoes and asparagus. It was delivered hot yummy and I was very impressed. The second time I ordered the same thing, through DoorDash, the steak was completely overcooked so badly so I couldn't even cut it. I had ordered it medium rare. Burnt and dried out was not my expectation. The mashed potatoes were also cold and completely dried out. The asparagus were so hard you could barely cut them. It's not cheap to order from Elevations anyway, even when in person, but I also have to pay a DoorDash fee. DoorDash did refund my money, and I also reached out to the restaurant to voice my concerns and displeasure. I decided to give them another chance, but ordered a salad and Genovese Pasta with chicken in it. Monitoring DoorDash I saw that they got there fairly quickly, so was hopeful that my food would be fresh and good. Unfortunately the pasta Genovese was dried out and cold, the chunks of chicken were cold, and the salad that I had ordered had more red onions than the lettuce itself. This would not have been a problem except I don't eat red onions and on the menu on DoorDash it's simply said "garden salad". There was nothing listed about a choice of dressing, nor was there anything listed as to what ingredients were in the salad which can be a problem if someone has allergies to anything that they place in there. Again this restaurant isn't cheap, and it was a complete letdown with a completely cold meal, and while heating pasta in a microwave might be OK, it dries out the chicken terribly. They say that the third time is a charm, and two out of three times have been awful. Very disappointed in this place. Perhaps eating in the restaurant may be better, but this meal was terrible. No I do not recommend this place.

Hard for me to decide 3 or 4 stars. The person working was nice, setup was cool and place was…read moreclean, nice location by the river. Enjoyed the sandwich but coleslaw fell flat. The trailer is set up in the Rock Shop parking lot so you can tour some gift shops. It's a nice big bbq and the smell draws you in. The lady was working all day going back and forth tending the meat so you can tell they're smart with it. Prices are average but the sides I think are too much at $5 each. I got a Pork sandwich for ten bucks and a side of slaw. Other sides were potato salad, beans, and others I probably should have got instead. I love coleslaw with bbq pork sandwiches since you can add it on top for a nice contrast with the meat. The pork was tasty and juicy but a tad plain. The sauce was a tomato based bbq sauce that was good but I like it a bit sweeter and thinner. But there's a hundred ways to make sauce so it was fine. The coleslaw, which I expected to be pretty good for five bucks, was the sloppiest presentation and effort. They opened a grocery store bag of cabbage and carrots, and threw on way too much store bought Lighthouse dressing. How do I know? Cause I buy the same thing, but you're supposed to mix it together, chill it, and season it a bit. Rather than proper bbq slaw, this is salad with coleslaw dressing. When you mix it earlier, the veges soak in the flavor. And adding some vinegar helps get the taste right. Haven't tried the other sides but hopefully they're a bit better. Might stop again but not till they abandon that store bought stuff.

What a great treat! I ordered the brisket quesadilla and it was so good with the melted cheese. Not…read moregreasy! It even got better seating in an Adirondack chair by the creek side listening to the water. So relaxing! I might have put my feet in the water. Great relief from hiking boots. This place is definitely on our list to return to for our next visit. Enjoy! I have to add that I was so relaxed I forgot my purse on Thursday. To make a long story short, some really nice person turned it in to the food truck. After calling & leaving a message, the security guy called back to say my purse was safely found and placed in a secure place. Thank you all involved in finding it:))) It is great to know there are still honest and kind people in the world!!!

Lovely atmosphere and great food! Lemon blueberry pancakes…read morewere delicious and big enough to share. (Note to self: breakfast potatoes had chopped onions & peppers)

We went to Claire's our first night in Estes Park and were so hungry that we completely devoured…read morethe food...didn't even get a chance to take any pictures like we usually do lol I had the prime melt with onion rings and both were delicious. The onion rings were super crispy and exactly how I like them. Solid first meal in Estes Park and definitely hit the spot after a long day of travel. Would come back!