I'm not sure where to start. This is a place we've driven passed what's feels like hundred times and each time we say, we should stop and see if the fries are any good. I mean there's a huge box of fries outside. Well today I wasn't prepared for what we experienced. The place was filled with shot glasses. Cool looking place what's seems to be in the middle of nowhere. This dude greets us introducing himself as "Roy" the owner. He welcomes us and literally gives us the behind the scenes tour of the kitchen and the freezer. What can I say, when you get an unscheduled tour on a Sunday morning and the kitchen and surrounding areas are clean and organized that's a good place. This guy and his wife Barbra run it. He's super cool and self admitted a bit crude but fun nonetheless. He told us we could order anything even if it wasn't on the menu. Sunday everything on the special menu is $10. Next week he's doing a fried chicken buffet for FREE. He says once he didn't have anything and just like doing it for people. He's 72 full of life and maybe a little full of crap but totally fun and friendly. Good food, good service and a fun place on the "peak to peak highway" just outside Blackhawk. This place will be an experience. read more

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Over the holidays, our AirBnB host highly recommended this to us, and we are so glad they did. We stopped in for lunch and not only are they family friendly, but also very welcoming of dogs! The food was delicious, service top notch, the decor was super cool, and bonus: we had the pleasure of meeting Roy!!! Such a lively and welcoming host. Thank you for being so welcoming and accommodating. We especially appreciated the high quality caviar ;) read more

Really great food and great customer service. I highly recommend the burgers. Great roadside restaurant.

Everything the service is terrible and the food is fair the owner is crazy you need to go in the morning because by afternoon people are getting drunk not a good place anymore at one time it was great read more

Trumpy. Mountain dive bar, could be cool. Asked for my burger medium, came out well done.

Well. Just be prepared. Don't let things bother you - like a loud boistrous and bawdy owner. Roy entertained us and he was something else - I wouldn't bring my kids here and he was borderline - or over the border on his behavior and comments. But we blew it off and had our drinks and left as we had places to go. The bartender kept our drinks full and was she was very attentive. The ambiance made this a cool stop on our way to Rocky Mtn NP. Menu looked good but we were just there for drinks. - read more

We stopped here in the morning and caught a chill time with the nicest employees and other customers. Seeing the big French fries display out front is what drove us to stop, but the building on the outside was extremely fascinating which drew us to check out inside, and walking inside the door was even more fascinating. So many shot glasses on display which were fascinating to see, walls covered in different styles of artwork, an outdoor walk area and patio, and not to mention the sweet counter tops!! The atmosphere was great, we felt very welcomed. The service was great, the food was AMAZING. The selections on their menu sounded delicious and for a good price! If you like off the wall places to stop, this is one! read more

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The service was fine and bartender was good. However, the regulars are most definitely not family friendly with crude and vile language.

I have been coming here for over 12 years and it is the heart of Gilpin County. This morning I was in the mood for steak and eggs and debated the $18 price tag. It was one of the best steak and eggs that I have ever eaten. A beautiful and perfectly seasoned ribeye prepared a perfect rare with excellent seasoning. No steak sauce needed. Is Roy a character, yes. Would he give anyone in need, regardless of color, class, orientation or any other characteristic, the shirt off of his back, yes. Barb and Roy are jewels of Gilpin County and give back so much to the community. If you are looking for a boring chain restaurant experience with blah food, there are plenty of opportunities for that down the mountain. To make a long story short, if you want excellent food, a friendly mountain community vibe, and a little bit of Gilpin County mountain character, come into Roy's Last Shot any chance you get. read more

Roy's Last Shot - One of the best iterations of steak and eggs I have ever eaten! - American Near Me - Black Hawk, Colorado

It is a GEM in the mountains! Good food with an excellent, fresh side salad! They accommodated me with a bun-less chicken burger with lettuce as a bun substitute. After hiking in Golden Gate State Park until dark, we decided to stop by the this restaurant a few miles away from the entrance off of Highway 119 and we're pleasantly surprised at all of the artwork and woodwork of this beautiful mountain eatery (bar and restaurant). The food was very good and again, the side salad was amazing and staff was very friendly! We played pool ($1.00) and had a really nice evening there and will go back!! read more

Roy's Last Shot - This place is GREAT! Allowed my dog to join us in the restaurant. - American Near Me - Black Hawk, Colorado

Went here for lunch and was excited to see all the shot glasses and meet Roy. He is the most generous owner and came right to us to welcome us. I love his no-nonsense personality and you can tell he is proud of what he has created. He also gave sample of his homemade pork green chili soup and at the end of our meal gave us a complimentary plate of warm apple pie with ice cream! That was the bomb! The food is top notch! Wait staff wonderful. If in the area be sure to stop in! read more

What an amazing experience! Roy and staff are incredible. And the pancakes are quite literally the best we've ever had. Already planning on returning; this time to sit on the patio and enjoy the outdoors! read more

My favorite place to eat when camping at Golden Gate. The food is delicious and the environment is fun!

Roy's was the closest place for breakfast from our Airbnb. The reviews seemed okay, and everyone loves diner food. Roy from the start made us very uncomfortable. He made several sexual comments about our group in front of my 8 year old child. He was cussing left and right and visibly drunk by 10:30 am. The food was also terrible. Make the extra drive and go somewhere else! read more

Good drinks and food, owner was fun ! Dogs are good too lots of parking and extensive shot glass collection!

Rachel was the best bartender ever! She was so kind, engaging, and loyal. She made the best recommendations and her drinks were to die for! Highly recommend! read more

I've been to Roy's five times in the past three years. I've enjoyed it less each time I've come here. It is a fantastic setting. The food is OK. It could be a great atmosphere but the owner likes to impose his toxic political views on his customers. His presence, sobriety and behavior will define your experience here. read more

We loved everything about this place. The atmosphere, Roy, Michelle and Barbara, the food and Cheeka! My husband ordered the pizza, my BIL and I ordered the green chili burger with hand cut fries and my SIL had the pork tenderloin with rice. Everything was delicious. Roy cooks a lot of the food and about 90% of all the food is homemade. The kitchen is spotless. Roy is a hoot for sure. We had so much fun bantering back and forth with him. He loves his customers and wants to make sure they have a good experience. If you don't like F-bombs, stay away. We will definitely go back to visit! It was a fun day!! read more

I have been here a few times in a motorcycle ride for breakfast. The service is very "backwood" mountain feel. Service is not bubbly and chirpy, but you will get warm food. If you are looking for unique culinary experience, not your place. However, we had a large group, we had good company, we had smiles and a great time and we got served and had warm food. I haven't been there for anything other than breakfast. The drive is beautiful if it's warm sit outside! read more

Beautiful views from the deck. If i were local, this looks and feels like a place I would hang out at. Blues was playing over the speakers and they put out a decent burger and fries. The onion rings were the yummy thick cut kind and the beer was cold. Definitely didn't regret stopping here. read more

Roy's Last Shot - American Near Me - Black Hawk, Colorado

Good food and great people. The people are very nice and great prices. Great place to stop when going to the mountains read more

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This was an unbelievable experience. Roy is a real character, and so is his crew. The food was spectacular as well. Definitely worth a stop if your on the pass between Black Hawk and Estess Park. read more

Roy's Last Shot - American Near Me - Black Hawk, Colorado

Delicious burgers and fries! Full bar and a decent size menu. Plenty of parking. Outdoor and indoor seating. A great place to stop and enjoy good quality food for a fair price. read more

Unbecoming behavior by the owner. Mediocre food. Only went a couple of times when I lived up there. Wouldn't recommend.

Great food and great people! Be sure to say hello to Roy and Barbara the owners. They are the coolest!

It's close to the house but has never grown on me. Every menu item is way overpriced for the quality and quantity you get. This is a real shame as this is a fantastic location and as I mentioned, close to home. Another missed opportunity in the mountains. read more

we've visited the last shot at least once a year over the past 12 years. even continuing to visit after witnessing the owner come out, scream at customers, and kick them out for critiquing his inconsistent food. he got the return visits from us because of the interesting decor and the fact that he's the only restaurant in the area for miles. when you're coming up or down the mountains with a car full of hungry people and you see a restaurant, you roll with it. that was up until i got food poisoning that showed up about 6 hours after eating there. more about the food itself. it's a big menu and the food is great, except when it's not. as i mentioned earlier, though, he gets volatile when it comes to criticism. alongside inconsistent (and potentially bacteria-ridden) food, you can never know when they are or are not open. they never have a consistent time that they're open. we drove by several times, thinking they they were open (what yelp and website would say) just to learn that the doors were locked. now learning that he proudly flies a trump flag, i'm unsurprised but disappointed that we gave him our money for so long. with more than enough reason, we will not be returning nor recommending this place to anyone else. read more

So very disappointed with this restaurant. The YELP reviews made it sound so wonderful, that we drove from Black Hawk one morning to eat breakfast ( said it opened at 8:00). It was closed at 9:30 on a Friday morning in December! Apparently, they may be open when they say they are, or they are not. I advise calling ahead. Someone who is familiar with Roy's needs to update the info. read more

Pulled in. Been meaning to xheck it out. Looks like they decided to fly their Trump flag. Also didn't see any masks. Politisizing their business is their right, maybe even smart in Gilmore County, but not a place I want to spend money. That's my choice. read more

Definitely an iconic experience worth stopping in. Sweet eclectic ambience with plenty to look at while waiting. Must be 1,000's of shot glasses on display. Very good bar food! Pizza and burgers were delicious, as was Fried Zucchini. Wait staff are fun characters. We were hoping to see more bikers but it must have been an off time read more

You can't go wrong with anything on this menu. The atmosphere is so welcoming especially with Roy greeting you as you walk in. Roy & Barb are great and go above and beyond for each and every patron who walks in their door. This place is truly a gem. read more

Bad ass place and kick ass owners! It's a place where you feel you belong there. It's a must stop for any biker riding the twisties in Colorado read more

Roy and Barb.! These two are the jewel of Gilpin County in my opinion. The chefs and team will treat you like family and your going to love the chow.! Make time to swing by and feel like a real part of Mountain Community. I moved away 10 years ago and was so happy to see everyone doing so well at THE Last Shot.! read more

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Great place and great food. Roy and barb are salt if the earth great people and always put best foot forward for the community and the folks around them. read more

Every there is Great. #1 Great food. #2Great service #3 Great atmosphere. I am from the Pittsburgh area and I definitely want to be back. read more

Had to stop at a place with a 15 foot statue of french fries in front. Met Roy, a real character, and discovered he has an 11,000 plus collection of shot glasses. Stayed for burgers and fries. The fries tasted like potatoes - not the usual bland stuff. Good, large swiss cheese and mushroom burger. Done perfectly and delicious. read more

Great food! Seems like the bad reviews are mostly from flatlanders that aren't used to eating out in the mountains. The owner is a bit.... eccentric... but that just adds to the experience haha read more

Here for their Thanksgiving feast.delicious!!! We come here often. Always a nice touch added to your typical bar food. Very diverse menu with generous portions. read more

Roy's Last Shot - American Near Me - Black Hawk, Colorado

This is one of my favorite places to go in the mountains. Their pizzas are really really good. And they usually have specials that are excellent. The people are very friendly there. read more

A delicious stop on your mountain journey. Low key atmosphere, a nice selection of beers on tap, and a robust food menu. They have a good kids menu as well, and breakfast is served all day. Definitely one of the best food establishments around the area. read more