This place is SPECIAL! A little haven during your skication. Open for lunch, apres, and dinner…read moreand always a win. Fantastic service (Josh is the greatest), fantastic food, and fantastic drinks, you're going to struggle to have a bad time here. BONUS: They have a walk up window outside for drinks and food during the day! Everything on the menu is fantastic and little vacation within itself. It gets crazy busy, but they move the menu quickly and it won't be long before you are sitting down. For the win: Grab a Colorado Bulldog or Craft Beer to start. Hot Choccy for the kids. First bites are the Elk Chili or the Buffalo Wings, the biggest and meatiest wings you will ever see. For dinner, try the Short Rib Ragout or the Prime Dip. For dessert, the Crème Broulee is a can't miss'

Woo, okay this is going to be a long one…read more... Bluebird bistro was a rollercoaster ride, starting with a frustrating welcome. We called ahead to see if they could accommodate our group of (14). The "helpful" person on the phone offered two options: 1. We could be seated separately at different tables right away OR 2. Wait about an hour for one large table. We decided to go with option 1. Arrived at the restaurant just 5 mins later (we were literally already down the road), only for that exact person to tell us when arriving a completely different story. She claimed that we didn't call her back to let her know we were on our way... ? .... Therefore she had no wait time for us and didn't know how long it'll be.. uh? Ok? We were all confused, and frustrated. As we talked amongst ourselves in the waiting area, we decided we were going to take our business elsewhere..... well what do you know suddenly a table was ready for us. At this point, it was getting late, chilly and hangry. We decided to stay and give it a try. And honestly I'm happy we did because we were blessed with a waitress named Kendra, who was phenomenal! Kendra transformed our experience, her service was top-notch. When a few people in our group were not happy with their drinks/orders, she quickly took the items off the check and brought out replacements. I had ordered the elote nachos, and they arrived without queso, instead of just bringing a side of cheese, Kendra took the entire plate back and returned with a fresh, hot order made correctly. Let's talk FOOD: Honestly it was mostly a hit. My margarita pizza was delicious. the ingredients tasted incredibly fresh, and the balsamic drizzle was a perfect touch. The others in our group were happy with their pizzas, wings, burgers, and steaks. Even the kids seemed pretty happy with their basic chicken fingers and fries( lol ) .... I was told the only miss were the fish tacos, which were on the dry side, and my elote nachos. While the nachos were good, they didn't have much of the classic "elote" I was hoping for like the crumbles of cheese, sauce etc... Overall, it was a decent spot, and thanks to Kendra, our meal/experience was really SAVED. I took off stars because again while the food was generally good, the confusing and unwelcoming check-in process was a major let down.

We had such a great lunch at Back Door Grill! The atmosphere is laid-back and welcoming, exactly…read morewhat you want when you're looking to relax and enjoy a good meal. The staff was friendly and attentive without being overbearing, which made the whole experience feel easy and comfortable. The food really stood out--everything tasted fresh, flavorful, and clearly made with care. The burgers were cooked perfectly and packed with flavor, and the sides were just as impressive. You can tell they take pride in what they serve. It's the kind of place that feels like a local favorite for a reason. Great food, good vibes, and a spot we'd definitely come back to the next time we're in town.

Our large group had stopped by over the weekend but they were super packed so we had to go…read moreelsewhere. We knew we would be back though because the place smelled like burger heaven. We showed up again the next day about 30 min before close and the staff was super nice and didn't make us feel rushed or like an inconvenience. The beer was ice cold, hot toddy's were customizable and delicious, and burgers were yummy and worth the return trip. I gave this a 4 star only because the sweet potato fries were oddly large, tasteless, and overcooked along with the chili which was incredibly dry and basically inedible. I'm thinking this was because of how late we showed up though so I won't hold that against them. The rest of our visit was amazing so we will definitely be back!

The beer was so nice I ordered the same one twice!…read more I put in 20 miles hiking Rocky Mountain National Park in a day a half. I slept about 4 hours the night before to make it early for sunrise. To say that a few tasty beers were what the doctor ordered would be the understatement of the century! None of this matters, of course, to the good folks at Rocky Cut Brewing Company. This is off the main drag of Estes in an unassuming strip plaza. Humble vibes inside, a simple U-shaped bar top with seating all around, a few smaller tables, a community table, and a large patio with mostly picnic table seating. If you're lucky, snag a stool right along the Big Thompson River! Though, I recommend they fix the wooden placeholders for beers, they're leaning on the wrong side of history, we don't want any full glasses of beer reaching an unnecessary demise! Interference IPA * American IPA * 6.7% * 16oz ($7) From their website: "Climbing the Interference Boulder in Rocky Mountain National Park requires strength and power. This Colorado IPA showcases the power of hops with an intense blend forging citrus aromas with a pine forward finish. Featured ingredients: Cascade, El Dorado, Mosaic, Chinook, & Simcoe hops * Recommended adventure: hiking Black Lake, climbing the Twin Owls, skiing upper Hidden Valley." A perfectly apt description. I would summarize this beer just as they did, focusing on hops, citrus, and pine. Absolutely delicious, a memorable IPA in recent memory. I liked it so much I ordered it again and it tasted just as delicious the second time down! They also had a food truck outside, so safe to assume they do this often. Would love to try more of their beers during my next visit. Rock Cut, I see you!

We stopped by for a beer after dinner. They offered good beers, food truck (burger truck today),…read moreoutdoor seatings by the creek with live music. It's a fun and layback vibe. Puppies are welcome too:) I sampled some of their beers, and picked the amber which was GABF award, good one! My friend had a lighter beer and she was happy with it. Staff were friendly, gave good recommendation, and their beer samples.

The Dean West has permanently closed. As of this review in June, 2026, the Blacksmith Tavern &…read moreGrill (207 Central Street) has taken up the challenge of offering their own version of bar & grilling. Their food is outstanding, and I'm going to figure out how to give them a good review on their own name. In the meantime, if you're hungry, come here. And bring your dog cuz the patio is open. The servers here want you to leave happy, so the service is above par.

My husband and I stopped at Dean West in Kremmling and decided to share the burrito. The portion…read moresize was generous, but the flavor didn't quite stand out as much as we hoped. Service was friendly and the atmosphere had a nice local vibe. Overall, it was an okay experience but not one we'd rush back for.

I'm filming a wedding here this weekend. The rehearsal dinner was at The Divide in Encampment. We…read morehad lots of pretty good pizza. Some members of the groom's party had Bloody Marys with a salted rim. I had to try that. For $6 it was a great drink - olives and a pickle. The mix was very good. As for beer, $3 for the large drafts - two wheat beers on tap - actually, I don't count Blue Moon, but Shock Top - I tried the Blacktooth IPA and highly recommend. Update - The next morning, I tried their breakfast. The Rambler with bacon and eggs and potatoes was really good for $8.50. I also tried the Bloody Mary and called the salt on the rim like I tried the previous night. It was as good as before for $6.00

Good food off of a varied menu. Fresh produce. Excellent…read moreservice. Reasonable prices. No waiting. Will certainly go again.

best(and only) bison burgers ever. fun atmosphere and cool drinks. Lowkey eat here. The staff were…read moreso nice.

We love Bird and Jim! It's one of our favorite restaurants in Estes Park. It has really good…read morevibes, amazing service, and delicious food. We love all of the different seating options; great bar, comfortable lounge area, chef's counter, cute patio and nice dining room. The food is always so good. The Hallets Peak Bowl is always my go-to. Fresh, healthy, and delish. The parking is not ideal; they have small parking lots on both sides of the restaurant. I've also read that their lots are full, locals recommend parking along High Drive, just past the county road sign and then walking 2-3 min to the restaurant. Enjoy!

Stopped by for trivia and what a load of fun! The beer selection is limited and not my favorite,…read morebut the spot is warm and inviting. Will be back for trivia next time we're in town.

Super kind staff and delicious beer! Music not too loud and such fun decor. Highly recommend.read more