Randomly came here during a road trip and love it! The bartender, Chloe is so sweet and the vibe is…read moregreat! You should come just pet the cat, Elisa to be honest.

Visiting the area from California and discovered this brewery while seeking decent WiFi. The owner…read morekindly signed us on and we sat outside in the patio to upload and sync photos (we're travel bloggers). We ordered beers and bought some cold sandwiches. Wow! Most breweries either neglect the sours and saisons entirely or only give minor seasonal tribute - Chrysalis specializes in sours and takes pride in the craft. From delicate to robust, there will be sours here to suit any sour-lover and that's pretty sweet.

Delicious! Pricier than expected, $22+ for a pizza & $8 pints. The hot honey pie was delicious &…read moreservice was good.

Ate here today for a late lunch/early dinner and my husband and I thoroughly enjoyed our pizzas. He…read moregot the Mia Bella and I got The Cowboy and both were just so delicious! They have indoor and outdoor seating options and I thought it was super cute that all of the outdoor benches had dog bowls for everyone who wanted to bring their fur babies along with them. Service was pretty laid back/casual-our waitress took our order within 5 minutes of us being in the restaurant and when we moved to a bench outside they were super flexible. She bought out the food fairly quickly and she also brought us some chili oil that she said people like to drizzle on their pizzas.

We very much enjoy stopping in Montrose when we can and getting a good bar experience in at the…read morehorsefly. Always friendly and efficient service, the tater tots are the best and it has lovely outdoor seating. Indoor is cute too! Give it a try!

July 18, 2026 - Montrose, CO…read more The dog-friendly outdoor patio first caught our eye, and then the name--Horsefly Brewing Company--along with its great reviews convinced us to stop for lunch. We're so glad we did! The patio is spacious and comfortable, with several seating areas that give it a relaxed atmosphere. Our server was friendly and attentive, and his recommendation of the Flatlander Chicken Sandwich ($15.99) was spot on. Since my husband and I often split meals, we ordered one sandwich to share. To our surprise, it arrived already divided onto two separate plates--a thoughtful touch that's becoming all too rare. That kind of service definitely earns extra points. The sandwich was delicious, with grilled chicken breast, guacamole, bacon, pepper jack cheese, and chipotle mayo, served with perfectly cooked crispy fries. I ordered an iced tea but couldn't resist trying a sample of their seasonal Peach Ale. It was so good that I ended up ordering a small glass. I'm not usually much of a beer drinker, but this one was outstanding. I only wish they sold it in cans so I could have taken some home! Before we left, my husband picked up a couple of cans of his favorite beers and a Horsefly T-shirt. Great food, excellent service, tasty beer, and a welcoming dog-friendly patio made this a memorable stop. We'll definitely be back the next time we're in the area.

Good food. Nice service. Great Pear Cider…read more Live music available but didn't start before else left.

Palisade Brewing Company was the perfect way to end a day of winery hopping, especially since…read morethey're open later on Sundays. We ordered a beer flight along with the Korean BBQ chicken wings and the Buffalo chicken sandwich to split, and both were delicious. The food was flavorful, and the beer flight was a great way to sample a variety of their brews. The brewery has a huge outdoor patio that's pet-friendly, with plenty of seating and parking. If you're sitting outside, you just head inside to order food and drinks, and they'll bring everything out to you. The staff was friendly, and the prices were very reasonable. The views from the patio are beautiful, making it a great place to relax after a day of exploring. As an added bonus, there's also a distillery and another winery within walking distance if you want to continue your tasting adventure. Overall, this is a great spot for good food, craft beer, beautiful views, and a pet-friendly atmosphere. We'd definitely come back!

The pizza is amazing, 5 stars, but the beer taps are horrible 1Star, I've been there 3 times and…read moretried multiple taps, the Sour, Guinness, Negra Modelo, and New Belgium Stout all poured 80% foam. This needs to be fixed!!!

Unique and surprisingly cost-effective pizzas. They are freaking delicious. I got the Thai pizza…read moreand was impressed with the flavor and the structure of the wood-fired pizza. The service was great: you walk in and order from the front desk. The lady there was lovely. Inside is nice and cool. Wooden booths, benches, and 4 tops. Would recommend to anyone driving through or even as the destination. It was that good.

Went on an quiet day on our way to our airbnb for Black Canyon National Park. This place is the…read moredefinition of a quaint, old-timey watering hole. The restaurant-side was unfortunately closed, but the bar was open. They happened to be serving BBQ this weekend. The BBQ hit the spot. It wasn't the best, but it was good enough to hit the spot. I got the Strawberry Lemonade Clarified Punch, which was refreshing and surprisingly really sophisticated - I was expecting such a sophisticated drink in a random bar in a small town (unincorporated). Drinks were a little pricier, but I think it was still worth it. Definitely recommend popping by if you need a quick drink and grub.

We were driving through on our way to Black Canyon of the Gunnison National Park and decided to…read morestop here for dinner and a drink. Surprisingly large inside with one side dedicated to the bar and the other side the more traditional restaurant-style. Good variety of beer and cocktails. Was surprised they even had a cider on tap, which is usually hit or miss when I go to a bar. Since it was "experimental," they only charged $3 for it. Loved the creativity behind their cocktails - their Strawberry Banana Clarified Punch was both smooth and tasty. It is a smaller serving - glass came half full including the ice - but probably because the normal mixers are infused in the tequila. They had a very limited food menu while we were there. They were serving BBQ, and you had the option of pulled pork or sausage. A couple different side options. Nothing special about the food - it was enjoyable and at reasonable prices. Wouldn't make a special trip back for the food but would gladly order it if I was already there. Staff were so pleasant. Parking was super easy - spots in front as well as a dirt lot across the street. Overall, enjoyable time. Recommend you stop by for some good drinks!

Pleasantly surprised! This place was the perfect lunch spot on our way through town. They had vegan…read moreand vegetarian options!! Score! Nice restrooms, friendly helpful staff. Homemade desserts, patio seating Feeling absolutely stuffed for only $15. Got the unlimited soup and salad. They had 6 different soups! Then you pick your sandwich. Got a yummy black bean burger.

The food and service was great! Soup and salad bar with our entrees. The soup was delicious as well…read moreas the salad bar.

Silver Basin Brewing is my third place. Bob and Shauna provide a wonderful atmosphere that is local…read moreand tourist friendly. Their service is great with them going above and beyond. And their food has always been great with tons of options. One of my favorite places in Montrose.

A fun local joint with very friendly folks and some decent beers on tap. We stopped by and ended up…read morebeing there for bingo night. It was good fun and everyone was so welcoming! The brews on tap were good, but there was nothing super unique

This had to be one of the greatest meat meals of my life. We were in Mt Crested Butte, an amazing…read moremountain town with an adorable downtown dotted with great dining. 212 Elk Ave is the location of the aptly named 212 restaurant. They specialize in live fire cooking and we were lucky enough to get a booth right across from the action as you will see in the pics. They use a mix of red and white oak to control the heat along with a series of movable grill plates. We started with a delicious Strawberry Salad that also had watermelon radish and delicate greens lightly tossed in a vinaigrette. Coming from Arizona, I had to try the Pozole and thrilled I did. The rich red broth gave light to the chili heart of this very complex liquid. The pozole had great texture and the shredded pork was tender and outstanding. An excellent example of this favorite dish. The most amazing entree was the main course. It was a shareable Half Elk Rack. While I like medium rare, when it was brought to the table, I thought it might be too rare. As soon as I tasted it, I realized it was perfection. It was so tender and the chew was great, especially on the end pieces that had an incredible bark on the outside. Elk is an extremely lean dish so to add some unctuous notes, they take Fois Gras, and as the fat renders, add huckleberries before putting it in a blender to create a heavenly base. We couldn't resist dragging every bite across the serving plate to savor the magic. As a side dish, we ordered the squash which was also perfectly roasted over the live fire and complimented the dish.

We went here for our anniversary dinner and were treated to the front row table inside the…read morerestaurant. To start, I got the SUMMER LOVIN' mocktail - it was refreshing and delicious! I liked how it actually had N/A liquor in it. My husband got the SECRET GARDEN - loved the lavender earl gray. For a starter, we split the BAHN MI QUAIL - super inventive, never had quail before. Kind of hard to eat around the small bones but loved the stuffed flavors! For dinner, we shared two dishes: ELK SAUSAGE & PEPPERS PASTA and PORK CHOP. The pasta was very so-so, nothing that blew me away. However, the pork chop was super tasty - loved the sauce. For dessert, we shared limoncello sorbet - perfect amount of refreshing and loved the fun strawberry powder! Our server was super nice and attentive. Really nice experience overall!

Roger was so great! He was very knowledgeable with wines…read moreand let us try local wines. Wines were all good, but my favorite was the Hibiscus white wine. Bar was located inside a beautiful large store where 24 local artists keep their work and up for sale. Great gift location ! You're able to walk with a glass of wine and walk throughout store and enjoy all the creativity. From jewelry to painting etc.

William Cellar is in the middle of a little bakery/ shopping center. The signage to get to William…read moreCellar is not great on the outside of the building. Tastings were $1.00 each and a Glass was $6.00. The wine was great.