Service and ambiance great, but food was very, very poor. I ordered the $60 rib eye and I got the $12 pound "select" meat from Walmart. This was NOT the cook's fault. This "$60 rib eye" had more nerves than a long tailed cat in a room fulll of rocking chairs. It was just bad quality meat. The asparagus very tough, and the loaded mashed potatoes looked old with "fresh toppings". Smoking Yards BBQ has much better meet for 1/3 of the price. When you charge $60 for a 16oz rib eye, people expect a $60 rib eye. Even if they are in the middle of nowhere. Glad I didn't order the $150 Bison tomahawk. read more

This is a high light spot for our time in Denver. Our group received fast service and super friendly staff. We tried the bacon wrapped shrimp, bison meatloaf, bacon cheeseburger, and chicken fettuccine Alfredo between us all. It was all great! Will come back if possible. read more

We were in the area and decided to try this place. We walked in with a party of 8, and they were able to accommodate us without any issues. We ordered fries, vegan stir fry, chicken wings, chicken Alfredo pasta, and a few mimosas. Overall, the food was decent. The vegan stir fry was just okay, but I really liked my Alfredo. The service was quick, which was a plus. Overall, a good spot if you're in the area. read more

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To-go Order: Small Caesar Salad and Elk Stew in Bread Bowl. Service was definitely a focus. The greetings and interactions on the phone were the same as being welcomed at the front door, nice. Ambiance: Typical Mountain town pseudo-fancy place with indoor and outdoor seating. Open concept. Caesar Salad: 3 The Romain Lettuce was weak. Not green, vibrant, nutritious Romain... check the pic. Also, a Caesar with "balsamic glaze" is spitting on the idea of a time intensive anchovy dressing. This dressing did not taste homemade and had balsamic which effectively ruined it. Elk Stew: 3.5 The stew was hearty, thick, and quite delicious... and over salted. Potatoes, carrots, mushrooms, plenty of elk. The bread bowl was soft and tasty. It would be ideal to be a sourdough locally baked bowl, IMO. Overall, I'd try it again at some point. read more

MTN Prime - Elk Stew + Bread Bowl - Steakhouses Near Me - Idaho Springs, Colorado

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Back in Idaho Springs and couldn't believe we've never stopped into MTN Prime. Gorgeous interior and the bar was beautiful to look at. Wow. Love the simple but upscale decor and wood accents. We ordered an appetizer that was out of this world, two soups in bread bowls and a steak. Minus the steak which arrived clearly overcooked, everything else was phenomenal. I ordered their chowder of the week which was clearly a soup on arrival. My breadbowl arrived on it's own as well, as the soup would have demolished it in minutes. Not sure this was advertised accurately and I paid more for the breadbowl that sat to the side. Very odd. That aside, the soup was delicious. Waitstaff were great minus the one dude who didn't seem too interested in the steak being overcooked but later offered my guy a complimentary cocktail as a peace offering. It was a nice gesture but his impression had already landed with us. Despite the small mishaps, wed definitely return to MTN Prime. Second time's a charm, maybe? read more

This was our last stop in Idaho Springs, on our drive back to Denver Airport... The place had a very nice, lofty American Frontier ambiance. I felt that it was probably one of the, if not the finest restaurant in Idaho Springs. I loved that it was open early, with a good brunch menu. My husband had Short Ribs Benedict, and I had Chicken & Waffles...and both were really good. I will say, however, that mine would have been better if they were less soggy. For that, I have to deduct a star. Who knew that a small, quaint town like Idaho Springs would have decent restaurants like this? read more

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Located in beautiful Idaho Springs, Co. This is an amazing town with lots of great food. This is the cream of the crop, probably the nicest and fanciest restaurant there. The prices aren't cheap but the food is great. I'd recommend this place for breakfast/brunch and dinner. The steaks here are great. The breakfast is really good too. The staff is friendly. I've been served quickly here where other restaurants around have over an hour wait. It's worth it and it's an impressive establishment. read more

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Gorgeous interior and delicious food. I had the braised short rib which was perfectly cooked, and on a bed of some insanely good garlic mashed potatoes. My partner had the burger, which was great and came with crispy seasoned steak fries. Our server Alexis was polite & attentive and the food came out quickly. I frequently visit this town and will definitely be back here! read more

After hiking in Georgetown, we decided to stop in Idaho Springs for breakfast. Honestly we picked it because there was no wait. The prices weren't too bad for breakfast/ brunch, and we got seated right away. The food was good. I got the classic breakfast. My only complaint is that they only had packets of creamer for coffee. For a "nicer" place, I was surprised they didn't have better options. read more

MTN Prime - Classic breakfast- ham, eggs and potatoes - Steakhouses Near Me - Idaho Springs, Colorado

This is our usual stop in Idaho Springs. The food is reliably good, even though the service can be a little slow. I think they are just consistently understaffed. The cocktails are really quite good. The purple rain is my favorite. This time around we had the brussels sprouts and garden salad with shrimp. Everything was great, especially sitting outside in the patio area. read more

MTN Prime - Steakhouses Near Me - Idaho Springs, Colorado

A wonderful steakhouse located in Idaho Springs, CO. Mtn Prime is a rustic boutique steakhouse with its well-aged, tender & perfectly cooked steaks. Great atmosphere to enjoy food & beverage with friends! Most importantly, thank you for the excellent service. We'll be back! read more

We ate dinner there a few nights ago. The restaurant was clean and quiet. The waitress was friendly and helpful. We shared a plate of salmon, lentils and spinach. The salmon was a bit over-cooked but that is common with salmon, sadly. The rest was tasty and the spinach was not over-cooked. We'd go back. read more

I just had the most amazing dining experience here! Great wine selection and very nice and welcoming staff our server was so nice and accommodating. I ordered the spinach artichoke dip and shrimp Alfredo pasta and she recommended the blackened shrimp and it was so good. They have a sports tv and good music playing in a clean and fun Victorian style atmosphere. I highly recommend eating here. read more

This place created such deeply satisfying experience for our group of 3 celebrating a birthday. We were prepared to spend a little more than usual in exchange for a proper good meal and this place delivered that 100%. Between the 3 of us we got two pasta entrees, a mashed potato side, bok choi side, grilled Brie, clam chowder, two desserts, SIX drinks and spent $247 after tip. Every thing we ordered was delectable; but the grilled Brie. Good lord. I felt like a royal renaissance woman being fanned with palm leaves and hand fed that ish. My boyfriend who famously doesn't like cheese was turned to the cheese side tonight. You won't be disappointed by this place, the bang is worth your buck (even though the buck is totally reasonable for what you get). read more

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Best French fries ever! Meatloaf was very good. Chicken salad was just ok. Service was slow but they were busy so understandable.

Amazing food and ribeye was fabulous! Service top notch!! Highly recommend! Excellent!

Great restaurant stop on our way to Breckenridge! Sirloin steak was great with a loaded baked potato. Portions were large. My friend loved her wedge salad. Service was good; our server managed our table of 8 with a smile. Ambiance is contemporary casual. read more

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Service was quick and our waitress Keely was great. I had the Elk Stew, it was savory and delicious. I love a good thick strew so it was perfect. My husband had the ribeye with the Brussels sprouts, his steak was cooked perfect to order and the Brussels sprouts had great flavor. The atmosphere was clean, comfortable, and very welcoming. Would def recommend and would def come back if we are ever in the area. read more

MTN Prime - Elk Stew - Steakhouses Near Me - Idaho Springs, Colorado

First timers at MTN prime. We walked past yesterday and then noticed our Airbnb had recommended it so we went for dinner. Chad was our waiter and if there is any more of an attentive, kind, knowledgeable waiter in this town I'd find that hard to believe. From the moment we sat down we knew this would be a great experience. Not only was the service incredible, but also the food. Chad gave his recommendation and we took it. Short ribs for the win. Don't start your evening without trying the Brie. It's a perfect medley of savory and sweet. We could not be more pleased with our overall experience. A full five stars. Thank you Chad for your attentiveness and friendly demeanor. read more

Yelp says "a few things to consider in your review.... Food. Service. Ambiance." Food: A 10. Wednesdays they have Italian night. For our Italian portion we had the garlic cheese bread to start and tiramisu to finish. Both were amazing. We frequent an Italian restaurant in California where the chef is from Italy as well as most of the servers. We've BEEN to Italy. This was the best tiramisu we've ever had. Service: A 10. From the adorable gal that greeted us to our server and the manager that runs the place with so much pride we thought he was the owner! Ambiance: For us it was another 10. Warm, cozy, welcoming. Dress up or not. This a great place for couples or groups. Stop on your way through town and you'll wanna go back every time. read more

MTN Prime has everything going for it--location during town events, attractive old brick building, excellent indoor look and ambiance, friendly staff--except for a proper head chef. We've been here a few times over the last 5 years, and while some items are always on point (the Brussels sprouts appetizer with smoked bacon is phenomenal and the crab cakes are pretty good), they can't get a steak right. I ordered the ribeye last visit, and the server returned to inform me they had sold out ("First time that's happened in the 2 years I've worked here"), so I went with the filet. The temp was about right, but it wasn't seasoned enough nor did it have a proper crusty sear. Same story as a steak I had here several years ago. Last year my wife had the salmon; it was dry, and the risotto made me wonder if the cooks had ever eaten a proper risotto. I want to love this place, but MTN Prime would best be described as "good steakhouse for Idaho Springs," which isn't much when it's the only steakhouse in town. read more

Wonderful cocktails. Filet mignon was very tender and cooked to perfection. The crème brûlée was prepared exactly the way I like it, with the custard warm, not ice cold like most restaurants serve it! Our waitress was excellent and made good cocktail and menu suggestions. Restaurant has a full bar, but booths are quiet and welcoming. read more

Quiet afternoon lunch w family. Service was a little slow but we were a group of 9, so that was part of the problem. Food was very good, great mix of flavors. The bison burger and Brussels sprouts were my favorites. read more

Great service, even as we walked in last minute Sunday evening. Very welcoming, great recommendations, and great food. I had the Bison meatloaf, which was excellent. Thanks for a good night. read more

Very good burgers and excellent beer battered fries. Spacious and clean tables, booth and bar seating , high ceiling windows looking out the prime pedestrian intersection. Clean restrooms. Responsive service. We ordered elk stew, bison meatloaf, MTN prime burgers with mushrooms and fries. All are really good and filling. The shaved ribeye is soft and flavorful. The beer battered fries are exceptional. Paired with a glass of local beer to have an excellent lunch. Price is in line with a burger/steakhouse joint locally. read more

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We came here for lunch and it was great! The service was perfect. The food was delicious. I ordered the crabcake BLT with a side of Caesar salad and some Elk Stew. I thought everything was amazing. I think the crabcake could use a lemon on the side so people have the option to squeeze it in or not. I love my seafood to have a kick of citrus, but other than that it was great. This place also reflects a lot of the town's history which was pretty cool. read more

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Visited MTN Prime after a nice day at the Hot Springs. It's located in a nearby, quaint pocket of town. As visitors, we browsed the length of the strip to see what interested us. We had this spot in mind from the start, but wanted to check out our options. We decided to eat outside since it was such a nice day. I treated myself with the crab cakes and salmon. I love love love crab cakes and these did not disappoint. The spicy mayo paired so well. As for my entree, I did enjoy the salmon and asparagus. I wasn't too sure about the risotto - I actually thought they were grits. It didn't have any flavor to it and I could have done without. I finished everything since I was spending the money and because again, we were starving. There was a neighboring patron who we heard complain about the risotto and they were given a plate of mashed potatoes as a replacement as well as a comped meal. I got to try my friend's poke nachos and these were delish. It was a refreshing app. Unfortunately, my friend's salad was drenched in dressing and she was barely able to finish it. While there are things MTN Prime can improve, we left full and generally satisfied. read more

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Delicious classic breakfast and breakfast sandwiches with locally sourced sausage. Also very good service!

Best meatloaf I have ever had. The mashed potatoes I mean even the water so good. The server knew the menu, and knows how to make you feel welcome. The atmosphere rustic ole timey bar vibe. You should not be disappointed at all. Tru the meatloaf. I wanted to buy another order, my better half so no. I will be back. read more

This place used to be pretty good. Chicken Alfredo sauce tasted like it was out of a jar, and the chicken breast was paper thin like out of a bag from the grocery store freezer section. There were green onions on pasta and literally 3 pieces of tomato the size of a dime. Caesar salad was just strange. Balsamic on caesar but dressing so watery you can't taste it. Everyone else felt same about their meals. Not impressed and certainly not priced appropriately. Step up the quality or significantly drop your prices. read more

I had a great brunch here! I tried the skillet and it was awesome. It was on the pricier side for brunch, but it was a nice loaded plate. My server was very kind & ensured I was stocked with water. They have indoor seating as well as outdoor. I sat outside under an umbrella & it was lovely! read more

MTN Prime - Skillet - Steakhouses Near Me - Idaho Springs, Colorado

The food was exceptional! Had the Carpaccio and Shrinp appetizer and Bison Meatloaf. All delish! Service was on point too.

The food was amazing, but the hostess was very unkind. We came in when there were almost no patrons & an hour left, and asked to sit at a booth because my partner has back issues and the wooden chairs are more rigid. She said there were no booths open when we could see 5 booths open. Upon leaving (when all five booths were still empty) I inquired with her asking why she refused to let us in a booth. She said that they were reserved for larger parties. With years of service industry experience between myself and my partner, we both knew she simply did not want to be accommodating as the chances of a nearly empty restaurant getting five parties of four or more customers in the last hour of service is almost zero. The food and our server were both exceptional, but dealing with the discomfort and feeling slighted ruined the experience before we even took a bite, forcing us to fixate on why she would be so stuck up when it costs nothing to be kind. read more

The service was great, upscale bar vibe inside and outside dining available. The from scratch kitchen produces amazing sandwiches and appetizers. We came in for a late lunch so didn't have entrees but I'm certain they would be up to the same high standard. read more

Went to MTN Prime for brunch today, and everything was awesome! The restaurant is rustic, but very nice and very clean. We were sat by the front windows and the sun was wonderful. Our party of 5 was all very happy with our meals. I had Colorado Benedict, which was the best I have ever had, 3 people had waffles and all said they were fluffy and flavorful, and one person loved their burrito. The mimosas are great, the coffee was great, and Joshua our server was great! Highly recommend MTN Prime if you are ever near Idaho Springs. read more

I think I've reviewed this spot before it's become pretty regular stop for me when heading to the mountains. I went for a super obscure order (for me) which consisted of mashed potatoes, coleslaw and meatloaf but hey the heart wants what it wants. We had a slightly long wait but hopped next door to check out a cute shop which made it easy. There are a good mix of sunny spots and more shaded booths along the back but it's a cozy interior packed with plants and decor with a solid menu. read more

MTN Prime - Bison Meatloaf - Steakhouses Near Me - Idaho Springs, Colorado

Just got in town. Cold and hungry. Stepped into MTN Prime. Not cold and hungry no more! Had the boneless short ribs. It was amazing. Large portions and full of favor. Would do it again. No we we have to walk in the cold so we can eat again later. read more

MTN Prime - Short ribs. So good. - Steakhouses Near Me - Idaho Springs, Colorado

Beautiful place in the center of town. The Rye Old Fashioned was the best I've ever had. The short rib was melt in your mouth delicious. The stroganoff had homemade pasta and was fabulous as well. Couldn't have been any better. Service was excellent also. I'd give 10 stars if I could. Can't wait to come back. read more

MTN Prime - Short ribs with roasted carrots and garlic mashed potatoes. - Steakhouses Near Me - Idaho Springs, Colorado

Surprised they were open on a very snowy day. A little chilly in the restaurant but the door made up for it. Really enjoyed my burger. Salad was ok. read more

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I understand that everybody's really crunched right now. This restaurant has good food. Decent service. I just have to share that the grilled lemon caper salmon was excellent in flavor, but the fish was maybe 4 bites. It was advertised as 6 oz. No kidding. It comes with asparagus, and the poor asparagus were literally cut in half lengthwise to make them look bigger. Again, tasty but skimpy. Risotto was fine. Filled in the plate. But come on. Please do better. Give us a normal piece of fish please. Charge another 3 bucks. I'll still go back but I'll have to get the burger. Twice the food at 2/3 cost. read more