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    Minturn Saloon

    3.9 (153 reviews)
    Closed 4:00 pm - 9:00 PM
    Updated a few days ago

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    MINTURN SALOON ATMOSPHERE

    What's the vibe?
    Moderate noise
    Divey
    Casual
    Dogs allowed

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    Love Minturn Saloon!
    Julie F.

    Recently went and had dinner at the Minturn Saloon with my husband. We hadn't been here since they re-did the place. Def made it more modernized, but kept the cozy mountain vibe. I think they did a great job! We shared the corn dip app and the steak & shrimp fajitas. The fajitas were delicious and perfect for two people. Will definitely be back when we return in May.

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    Christine S.

    Came back to Minturn Saloon after many many years and although the place looked different from what I remember, the food did not disappoint! I would describe Minturn Saloon as local hangout spot with great food. As soon as we came in we were greeted and showed to our table. Our waitress, Tasha , was so friendly and gave us the story about the recent remodel and talked to us about the menu. We quickly ordered our drinks and chips and salsa and by the time we were ordering our entrees they had already brought our chips and dip. We were 6 people dining and everyone got something different. We all loved our meals! I had the fajitas and they were amazing! Others for the enchiladas and tacos. Everyone was satisfied we also ordered the cookie skillet and the brownie skillet to share for dessert! Both were delish!!! Overall this place was wonderful, for the food, to the service, to the ambiance, this place is 10 stars!! If you are in the are and like Tex mex food, this place should be on the top of your list!!

    Short rib Birria tacos
    andy w.

    This place never disappoints. Updated interior with same classic charm. New menu rocks. We tried pork tostada, buffalo enchiladas, short rib Birria Tacos, and they had a dry rub rib special with 'Bama sauce. Ribs and Birria tacos were spot on.

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    Kara S.

    My first time back today after new owners renovated this historic landmark in adorable Minturn. I have so many great memories dining here with my nanny family when we went skiing in Vail. What a wonderful renovation! They kept the warmth and charm and celebrity autographs with a much needed upgrade to the infrastructure and aesthetics. The food is better than I remembered, still Mexican themed but seems more polished. I had the smoked ribs which melted in my mouth and my partner had the birria tacos, both sublime. And the service is amazing as well. I had made a reservation a few weeks before on Open Table for 5pm but called this week to see if they could squeeze us in at 3 as our hotel check-in was 4 in Eagle. The hostess said the dining room was bought out but that I should come right at 3 when they opened and she'd make sure I got a seat. It was perfect. She and our server took care of us and we were able to dine before it got crazy busy with the apres ski crowd. Will be back!

    Birria Tacos
    Eliot A.

    This jawn was so busting 100% recommend. If it's flipping hamburgers at McDonald's, be the best hamburger flipper in the world. Whatever it is you do you have to master your craft. -Snoop Dawg

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    Ashley M.

    What a great bar! I love the ambiance. Very nice remodel. And the service was great. My favorite food we had (which was mostly appetizers) was the elote. It was smoked and very different than other kinds I have had before. 11/10 come visit!

    Real wood burning fireplace
    Joanna J.

    Terrific ambiance, good service and an excellent menu. Grilled lime w chips & salsa is a very nice touch. My fish tacos were excellent & my husband loved his steak fajitas. Will be back.

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    2 months ago

    Fantastic little whiskey hut in Minturn, CO. They make their own whiskey and have fantastic cocktails.

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    1 month ago

    do not miss this place! a gem...really cool atmosphere. great drinks and such a sophisticated creative delicious menu.... a must stop in...

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    Connie M.

    So glad you had a great time, Deborah. Thanks for the feedback!

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    7 months ago

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    Thanks Liza! Come back soon!

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    11 months ago

    Great selection of drinks. Fun atmosphere. Seating inside and outside. We didn't eat there but heard from friends the food was good.

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    1 year ago

    Best pub in the entire vail area! Cute asf. Russell the bartender is so friendly! Fantastic service!!!! Will definitely be back

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    Phenomenal food and service. Such a great place to have dinner or a carafe of margaritas.

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    Thanks Arlene. Come back and try the margaritas!

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    3 years ago

    Great service, fun atmosphere, food was great had the dry rub wings. And I would recommend.

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    Delicious spicy margaritas! Duck quesadillas are out of this world!! Service was great!

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    Ask the Community - Minturn Saloon

    With the bar open at 3pm and dining room at 5pm, anybody know if the the full menu is available at the bar from 3-5pm? Or is it a smaller, "bar" menu?

    Kirstan - Typically both the bar and full menu are ready to be ordered from very close to 3pm. Sometimes it takes a little longer but we strive for as close to 3pm as possible. Come on over and see us. - Andy Kaufman, owner

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    This was our second visit to Craftsman in Edwards, and one thing hasn't changed--the food is…read moreoutstanding. This time I ordered the Schmidt Mac Burger with Parmesan Fries, while my wife had the Wagyu Reuben with a side salad. Every bite was delicious. The burger was cooked perfectly, the fries were crispy with just the right amount of Parmesan, and my wife's Reuben was loaded with flavor. Unfortunately, the service didn't match the quality of the food. After our meals were delivered, our server rarely checked back. We were never asked if we wanted another drink, and our water glasses sat empty long enough that we finally had to ask another server for refills. It wasn't a terrible experience, but it definitely wasn't the level of service you expect from a restaurant of this caliber. One thing to know before you go--the prices are on the higher side. My burger and Parmesan fries were around $33, so this isn't your average burger joint. That said, the quality of the food helps justify the price. Overall, the kitchen absolutely delivers, and that's why we'll be back. Hopefully this was just an off day for the service staff, because if the front of the house matched the outstanding food coming from the kitchen, Craftsman would easily earn five stars.

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