We love this bar as an apres skiing spot. The fact that you don't open until 4:00 is mindblowing…read more Considering there aren't really any other decent apres places, you are missing out on a huge sector of people that would come for lunch/beers after skiing. We always want to come but not at 4:00! Such a bummer. Even open at 2:00 and get the whole ski crowd. You've got the big TV for football and games start at 11:00. Is there a reason for opening so late?

After a long drive from Arizona to Crested Butte, we arrived late into town looking for somewhere…read moreto eat. We were looking for something near our hotel with a kitchen that opens late and that offers gluten-free options (for my buddy). Iron Horse Tap ended up being the place for us. They serve up American bar food and appetizers with a nice selection of beer, wine and cocktails on their drink menu. Iron Horse Tap is located inside The Plaza and has great views of Mt. Crested Butte's Peak. We were able to walk over from our hotel. It was a chilly night, so we appreciated how warm and cozy the place was. Iron Horse has a number of TVs that show various sporting events. The pizza options on the menu looked good, so order a MOB Pizza with a beer. I like to try the local beers whenever I visit a new town and Iron Horse had a selection of local Colorado beers on tap. Iron Horse Tap had a nice crowd on hand and ended up being a solid first stop for us on this trip to Crested Butte.

Mediocre at best breakfast but the kicker is the astronomical price! Go somewhere else... you'll…read moreget better food that's easier on the wallet.

Breakfast buffet is fantastic, but the dinner is absolutely awful…read more After reading the reviews, I was a little hesitant to try this place out, but since I was staying in the Grand Lodge Hotel anyway, I decided to try it out since it was practically blizzard-ing outside & I couldn't go anywhere else. I ordered a burger with fries; pretty basic and in my mind I felt it would have been hard to mess it up. It took forever for us to get our order even though the place wasn't busy at all, and then when the food came out, my fears were confirmed. The fries were saturated in grease, stale and un-edible. My burger had a pretzel bun- which I was excited for until it came out hard as a rock. The patty on my burger was probably the only edible part; but it seemed like a typical frozen patty that you would get at your local grocery store. My advice: if you can, go somewhere else for dinner. Also, the breakfast buffet is the exact same every day, so if you're looking for variety, head into town to check out the fantastic local places.

The food and service here was amazing. We scored a great table near the open kitchen and watched…read morethe chef cook our elk, and plate it, which was pretty cool. Proportions are plentiful. Highly recommend. Prices are reasonable for quality of food.

The food was pretty good but definitely expected better. It's a pricy nice restaurant. I'm glad we…read moretried but will probably skip next time we're in town.

This is such a fun spot! The atmosphere is great and it makes you feel like you've been transported…read moreback in time. The food was good- solid burger but nothing to write home about. I'd come for the great vibes, services, and drinks!

We sat outside on their patio and enjoyed our meal. Our server was attentive and the food was good…read more 3 of us had burgers and all liked them. They come with fries and you can sub truffle fries or sweet potato fries. All fry options were really good. The burger was good. Not the best, not the worst. I would have it again but it's not like it's on my mind and I'm dying to get back there to have another. One friend had a Caesar salad and said it was really good.

Such a cool atmosphere and decor with great service and delicious food. We really enjoyed it and…read moreI'll definitely go back. I also admire any establishment that makes me pay to make my own appetizer. Slow clap. Great business model. The DIY guac is actually pretty fun and you can't mess it up.

Deb and I were strolling up and down Elk Ave when hunger struck, being from Texas we hadn't had any…read moreMexican food since we arrived in CB. We were seated promptly and quickly watered too. Our waitress was prompt with chips and three salsa's, she was very pleasant too. Deb ordered the Bonez bowl, I ordered carnitas enchiladas with rice and beans, quenched by a Colorado Lone Star (locally known as a Coors Light). The atmosphere is pleasant (at lunch)! FYI, the rice and beans were good but the beans are black beans.

My buddy and I always like to wrap up our ski trips with a cocktail. While walking the streets of…read moreCrested Butte, Dogwood Cocktails + Kitchen looked inviting. The Dogwood is a cocktail cabin that is located in the heart of downtown Crested Butte. They keep the lights dimmed and have a fun music playlist that creates a nice relaxed atmosphere. The floor creaks as you walk through the cabin and they have cool chandeliers. We were initially told it would be a long wait, but somehow they found a table rather quickly for us. It was cold out, so we appreciated it. The Dogwood has a nice variety of artisanal cocktails on their menu. Our server was very helpful with giving us some options. I didn't have my readers on me and had a hard time reading the menu. So her describing some of the cocktails to me was very helpful. Dogwood has a number of classic drinks, margaritas and martinis. Some of the fun names that I saw were Thor's Hammer, D Cup, Porch Song, Mr. Pink and Beetnik. I ordered the Headhunter and enjoyed my drink. For food, Dogwood has charcuterie-style bites and other light snacks. This was a great find and a nice way to cap off our fun trip to Crested Butte.

We visited on a Saturday night... and walked in just after a party of 8. They were told that it…read morewould be a long wait, but then we were able to get seated immediately! Awesome! The drinks are pricey, but you're really paying for the ambience and care that they put into making each drink. The menus has plenty of options, but you can also order your favorite with your choice of spirits. I opted for a whiskey sour with my beloved Suntory Toki and it was dang good! I initially ordered Suntory Hibiki (a more expensive version of Suntory's whiskey), but I loved that our waitress made sure I saw the price listed for that whiskey was "per ounce"... so my cocktail would have been $50! I very much appreciated that she pointed that out instead of just putting in my order and then me being surprised by the cost! Not a ton of food options, yet they do offer charcuterie plates with your choice of cheeses and meats. We don't go that route, but cocktails and charcuterie would be great for a date night! Overall rating: *****FIVE STARS***** Gluten-free rating: *****FIVE STARS*****

We had a great meal closing night at izakaya cabin! The vibe is really fun and lovely and they…read moreserve more modern sushi rolls! If you're looking for nigiri and omakase this isn't the spot but if you're looking for fun, creative, flavorful roles it's perfect! We enjoyed every bite. We sat at the sushi bar at has quick service and the staff was fun to chat with!

This was probably the closest spot in town to grab ramen after a day on the slopes. They only serve…read moreramen from 4:30-5:30pm, which felt a bit odd, especially in winter when it's such a perfect post-ski meal. The sushi was good, but in my opinion, not quite worth the price. The ramen itself was average. The broth lacked the deep, rich flavor you'd expect from a long-simmered stock, which may be due to their short service window. The egg also wasn't prepared in the traditional ramen style, which was a little disappointing as it was an additional cost. One highlight was the iPad ordering system, it was super easy to navigate and honestly one of the best parts of the experience. Being able to order and request the bill without waiting made everything feel simple and efficient. The mochi dessert showed a variety of flavors in the photo, but when it arrived they were all vanilla. I wish we'd been given a heads-up about that. That said, the staff were really welcoming and knowledgeable. They made sure we had an endless supply of wasabi and ginger, which was thoughtful, and we definitely felt well taken care of. Ryan was a standout bartender and made sitting at the bar more enjoyable.

This is our second review of an old friend. The Secret Stash is a must stop for us on every visit…read moreto Crested Butte and every dinner is a marvel of discovery. On this visit we ordered The Hamptons which is completely off piste (bada bing! for the skiing reference!) for a traditional pizza lover. With nary a drop of tomato in sight, The Hampton features an EVO sauce on a lemon pepper crust and is topped with a mix of mozz, parm and prosciutto and garnished with arugula and a lemon crown. We could not have been more delighted. These ingredients mesh into a piquant velvet run through culinary knee deep powder. As usual, we paired our meal with the Big Ass Marg and Gin and Tonics. Service was attentive and the decor is reminiscent of our visits to Thamel in Kathmandu. Bravo to The Secret Stash!

Great spot in a great spot! Pizza was very good with lots of options, drinks were served to skiers…read morefirst (as it should be), vibes were high, music good and decor fitting. Don't forget to mention the secret phrase for a discounted tee! Cool place run by cool people. Give them your business- they're not on the epstein list.

Amazing food! The elk meatloaf was amazing. Our crew of four all equally loved this place…read more Will certainly return for all of our Cali adventures at the Butte!

Went to the Bruhaus to watch the Super Bowl and we could not have selected a better venue while in…read moreCrested Butte. We arrived before 4:00 and so we were able to take advantage of the Happy Hour menu which has a wide range of small plates that were enticing enough to make our decisions matters of great deliberation. We started with the chicken confit drummies in Buffalo sauce that were so delicious we had to get a second round. Each portion has three drummies that are perfectly sauced and finger licking good. We followed this with an order of Philly Egg Rolls which are cheese steaks in a wonton wrapper. Ambitious but rather average in the event. The beer battered fries with a curry brat redeemed the moment. The fries are crisp on the outside with creamy centers. The curry brat is sliced and mixed throughout. Excellent. We ordered the Orzo Bowl off the main menu which is a delectable mix of veg, berries, nuts and cheese then finished with the warm brownie sundae. Bruhaus offers a great selection of taps and handcrafted cocktails. We had the Espresso Martini and the Topsy and could not have been more pleased. Service was attentive and the ambiance is mountain cozy. The Bruhaus is a nice venue offering great food and beverages served with a smile.

This is one of our all-time favorite places to bring out-of-town guest or enjoy a cocktail after a…read morebusy week. the best drinks in town! Never disappoints. You have to try yourself.

Came in here after a long day snowboarding and this was my favorite place to Aprés all season!…read moreThere are only a handful of tables and some bar seating, and the ambience is so cute, well lit with lots of fresh feeling decor and light airy vibes. We took two seats at the bar and were lucky enough to have Tina helping us, she was so friendly and knowledgeable, really a gem. We started with the fiery passion and the rum sour and were impressed by the complexity of flavors in both, the fiery passion was a real winner, with a taste of passionfruit, and the habanero pineapple in the rum really coming through, but not in a overly sweet way, just enough. The chili sugar rim was a unique way to really set it over the top. The rum sour was also delicious, the Demerara, giving it almost a hint of an old-fashioned, but keeping it light and foamy throughout. Such an incredible set of cocktails. I also had the tomato bisque soup, it was so yummy and cheesy, and the staff were nice enough to bring out some local made bread toasted on the side. Then, Tina made us her own special cocktail, a take on a strawberry spicy rum, with an egg white to give it a delicious foamy texture. All the drinks are delicious, and Tina noted that they were the strongest cocktails in the area, with 2 1/2 shots per drink. We were definitely feeling fun and talkative as we were leaving. This place was so upbeat, with games to choose from, but still keeping a refined mountain vibe. We tried to go back again the next day, but had finished earlier and the bar didn't open yet! Bummer. We don't find our way to crested Butte often but next time we are there, it will surely be a stop.