Yep! This was great. After a long snowy hike we only had time for one meal in estes park and landed…read morehere. Workers were great, food came out quick and it was so yummy! The gluten free bun was fluffy and I got lots of extra pickles !

Stopped in for lunch after visiting RMNP. The burgers were…read moregood. Had a lot of choices. Typical burger joint food. Fries, burgers, sandwich, onion rings, drinks, shakes. It's got covered seating outside and plenty of tables. You order at the counter and then get your food. Was hoping for fresh , hand cut fries but they had the frozen ones. They were still good. We had burgers and fried pickles. There is a couple little tables where you can get your condiments after you get your food. The workers were friendly . Was good but would probably try a new place next time.

If you're in estes and need a bite for lunch, this is the spot. BOGO drinks all day. We sat at the…read morebar and the bartender was super nice and friendly. They also have tvs if any games are on. Southwest chicken wrap was soo good. Highly rec this spot!

First let me say I live here in Estes Park. My home is under heavy construction which includes the…read morewhole kitchen, leaving me no way to cook and only a small microwave that halfway works. I've had to order from DoorDash numerous times as I have a hard time seeing at night. The first time I ordered from Elevations, I ordered the ribeye mashed potatoes and asparagus. It was delivered hot yummy and I was very impressed. The second time I ordered the same thing, through DoorDash, the steak was completely overcooked so badly so I couldn't even cut it. I had ordered it medium rare. Burnt and dried out was not my expectation. The mashed potatoes were also cold and completely dried out. The asparagus were so hard you could barely cut them. It's not cheap to order from Elevations anyway, even when in person, but I also have to pay a DoorDash fee. DoorDash did refund my money, and I also reached out to the restaurant to voice my concerns and displeasure. I decided to give them another chance, but ordered a salad and Genovese Pasta with chicken in it. Monitoring DoorDash I saw that they got there fairly quickly, so was hopeful that my food would be fresh and good. Unfortunately the pasta Genovese was dried out and cold, the chunks of chicken were cold, and the salad that I had ordered had more red onions than the lettuce itself. This would not have been a problem except I don't eat red onions and on the menu on DoorDash it's simply said "garden salad". There was nothing listed about a choice of dressing, nor was there anything listed as to what ingredients were in the salad which can be a problem if someone has allergies to anything that they place in there. Again this restaurant isn't cheap, and it was a complete letdown with a completely cold meal, and while heating pasta in a microwave might be OK, it dries out the chicken terribly. They say that the third time is a charm, and two out of three times have been awful. Very disappointed in this place. Perhaps eating in the restaurant may be better, but this meal was terrible. No I do not recommend this place.

The burgers were amazing. My wife loved the fries, which were cooked hot and floppy. The rings were…read moredelicious too. The only knock is the price. 2 Burgers Rings Fries 2 Sodas $50

The town Penelope's is located in was a convenient pit stop for visiting the Rockies, and I ordered…read morethe Elk Cheeseburger $17 +$1 for cheese + $2 for fries. Decided on elk since we saw some that day. The burger was tasty and had the essential lettuce, tomatoes, pickles, and I'm glad they include grilled onions! Would rec to keep all the add-ons bc the elk patty is like a leaner beef, def needed the flavors to keep it from being dry. The fries are skin on potatoes and are okay, can do without them unless ur sharing or trying to get full. There is a 3% credit card fee charged. I wish the staff reminded you before accepting payment. Overall too pricy but it is in a tourist location and the inside is charming.

Love this place and will be thinking about it on our next trip through town. Wow! What a vibe!…read more Things were picking up by the time we got there for lunch. We were greeted by a really nice blonde girl that showed us our seats. She was down to earth and was just beaming with great vibes. Then we got Matt. As if the experience wasn't already great from hanging out with friends, Matt invited us with an amount of aloha that is only found in Hawaii! We ordered chips and onion dip. The ramekin that the onion dip came with was really small compared to the amount of chips we received. It was delicious! Maybe substitute toasted bread next time? I ordered the poke and that was outstanding! It came with a creamy ginger dip that tied things together. For being landlocked and in the mountains, this is a dish I will remember! Matt also brought out a Hong Kong sriacha that definitely elevated everything. The reggae (music), positive vibes, and down to earth feel was a great way to end our trip before getting back to the grind. What a place! The scenery speaks for itself too and the staff is top notch!

Bird and Jim is spacious, with comfortable couches and table/chair dinning areas…read more We started our meals with arugula salad paired with chowder soup for appetizers. For entrees, we selected carnivore and sweet potato gnocchi. One major thing I liked about their dishes is the variety of vegetables within the soup and entrees. Carnivore had freshly sautéed broccoli, and Gnocchi had zucchini, onions, and cauliflowers. It makes the whole meal feel more healthy and balanced. We finished our meal with lady bird bread pudding. Overall the service was great and welcoming. Highly recommend! PS. They also offer to send out a postcard for you. I enjoyed writing the postcard in the restaurant!

Lovely atmosphere and great food! Lemon blueberry pancakes…read morewere delicious and big enough to share. (Note to self: breakfast potatoes had chopped onions & peppers)

We went to Claire's our first night in Estes Park and were so hungry that we completely devoured…read morethe food...didn't even get a chance to take any pictures like we usually do lol I had the prime melt with onion rings and both were delicious. The onion rings were super crispy and exactly how I like them. Solid first meal in Estes Park and definitely hit the spot after a long day of travel. Would come back!

We love it here ! Salads with corn and salsa, the burrito bar during certain hours, tortas,…read morebreakfast sandwiches ( we like to add avocado to the sausage muffin) and of course the burgers! I always get the single spicy Mario. Maybe someday I'll branch out but why mess with perfection! So good. And sometimes so spicy! Those jalapeños can get ya. Yum. Try a milkshake!

I have been coming here for several years. Part time resident of Estes Park so mostly a weekend…read moreplace. Always had good food. I love to hit them up Saturday mornings for the chorizo burrito smothered with green chili. My record for eating here on a weekend is three times. Burgers are great as are the onion rings. Family owned so you know where your money is going. Definitely worth a try.

Great BBQ and service after a day in Rocky Mountain National Park…read more Great BBQ and service after a day in Rocky Mountain National Park.

We decided to eat a Smokin' Dave's BBQ after a long day hiking at RMNP. We visited a bit after 6PM…read moreon a Sunday in the pouring rain and even though we thought it was shoulder season, the place was absolutely packed. We were quoted a 35-40 minute wait time. Since the waiting area was completely full we decided to go back to the car. Luckily, they use a waitlist system that sends updates via cellphone. It ended up only taking 20 minutes, and soon we sat inside to order. The food took about 15 minutes to arrive: Smokin' Bison Ribs ($29) - This entree comes with ribs, two sides, and a cornbread muffin. Bison Ribs - Three huge ribs decorate the top of the plate. According to the menu, they try to provide two pounds of meat - I'm not 100% sure it's that much, but it is a substantial portion nonetheless. The meat is moist and while not fall-off-the-bone, courtesy of a very thick layer of silver skin attaching the meat to the bone, is tender enough to be easy to eat. The ribs are slathered in a blackberry bbq sauce. It's not nearly as sweet or fruity as the name suggests. Instead, the flavors are very complementary and work so well together with the fabulously smoky and somewhat charred flavor of the ribs. (5/5) Side 1: Southern Corn Bake Casserole - This includes tender sweet corn kernels in a very creamy sauce with some green chile, giving a small bit of vegetal heat. It's similar to a richer creamed corn with a bit of heat. (4/5) Side 2: Red Beans and Rice - Tender beans that remain whole rather than falling apart into a mushy mass, reside on top of a very small amount of soft rice. Honestly the rice is almost vestigial here given the amount of beans on top. It's all in a very rich and savory sauce filled with celery. (4/5) Cornbread - This is a moist cornbread muffin with a couple of whole corn kernels inside. It's sweet but not as sweet as a dessert. (4/5) Dave's Double Platter ($22) - This entree comes with the choice of two meats, two sides, and a cornbread muffin. Meat 1: Brisket - A pink smoke ring surrounds pieces of lean, pale colored brisket flat. The meat arrives in a puddle of juices and seems to have plenty of black pepper embedded in the crust, but not any particular bark, making it seem like the brisket will be moist and tender. Unfortunately, the opposite is true - it's mostly dry with only superficial moisture on the exterior. I feel like they store pieces of brisket immersed in vats of the meat juices and keep it heated through service. They rest there until someone orders the brisket, then chunks are lifted out and sliced to order. All the moisture seems to be sucked out - on the first bite I could tell that I needed to eat the brisket in bbq sauce. Still, while dry, it's not too tough and it does have a good level of smoke. (3/5) Meat 2: Pulled Pork - The pulled pork has the same issues as the brisket and the same upsides: dry, with only superficial moisture, no bark, good smoke ring. Strangely they provided a piece of very light colored pork that wasn't shredded and was actually really tough and completely dried out. At least the darker meat shredded pieces are small enough to immerse in the meat juices to remoisten. (3/5) Side 1: Jalapeno Hush Puppies - These spherical fried corn fritters are stuffed with jalapenos, giving enough heat for the mouth to tingle. The texture is very dense, moist (especially due to the addition of onion), and smooth, making it seem homemade rather than commercial. For some reason, the center of each hush puppy has a void. They are fried well, giving a good crisp on the exterior. (5/5) Side 2: BBQ Baked Beans - These are very tender mixed beans in a very sweet sauce. I'd say very similar in sweetness level to canned beans. There are some small pieces of bacon mixed in to spice things up. (3/5) Cornbread - Interestingly not baked as much as the one that came with the bison ribs, making it much paler in color. I guess they aren't that consistent at baking these. Otherwise it could be due to hotter or colder spots in the oven? Other than the bison ribs, the other barbecue items are kind of meh. At least the sides are mostly good. Portion sizes are large but not comically big. We had enough leftovers for one meal the next day. When we left a bit after 7:30 PM, the place was still completely full and there were still people in the waiting room. Seems like a very popular place for dinner! Bathrooms - Two larger rooms/multiple stalls, one for men, one for women.

Three of us wandering around Estes Park and we were handed token for a free moonshine tasting. We…read moredecided to go in and get a sample and some lunch. I ordered the Pulled pork sandwich. It came with a decent portion of meat on a very tasty bun. You also get one choice of sides: coleslaw, fries, homemade kettle chips, smoked beans, side salad ($2 extra), Mac and cheese. I opted for the smoked beans. Flavor was good. However, beans were way undercooked and had much too much sweetness to them. I would definitely not order them again. My partner ordered the same sandwich with the Carolina BBQ sauce and had the coleslaw for the side. It was a typical coleslaw and nothing different from the usual or expected. My favorite Aunt ordered the smoked chicken club and she was very pleased. The chicken had a very nice taste of smoke without being overpowering which is easy to do with chicken. The kettle ships that she ordered were homemade and delicious. (sidenote: when asked, the server had no idea if the kettle chips were made in-house from from a bag) Overall, it wasn't a bad place to eat. If I was in town again, personally, I would probably try another place but not because this establishment was bad in any way, just to get experience elsewhere. I would not recommend the smoked beans side dish and the staff need more training on the menu so that she doesnt look silly in front of customers when answering questions.

Great Place For Some Amazing tasting moonshine Ben is a great seller and knows all the ways to mix…read morethe moonshine to taste even better thank you for all your recommendations appreciate it we'll be back again

Enjoyed the food here!! I had a yak burger and it was very delicious!! Yak tastes great and is not…read moretoo gamey. The service was friendly and fast, and the dining room is cozy.

Nice staff, vegetables are good…read more Beef burger tasted like it was cooked on the same section of the grill that cooked yak or bison burgers on. Very gamey. "Spicy" chicken sandwich was basic white girl spicy (about as spicy as sugar is, so not at all) Overall, pass on this, sadly.

Nestled just below the iconic Stanley Hotel and surrounded by Colorado's stunning mountain views,…read morethis spot made for a perfect evening--we even saw elk as we were driving in for dinner. Ethan provided excellent service and made the experience even better. The Post salad with grilled chicken was outstanding, especially with the house vinaigrette--I highly recommend it. My son absolutely loved the wings, saying they were crispy on the outside, juicy on the inside and packed with flavor. We made a reservation and were seated right away, which made the whole experience smooth and enjoyable. Highly recommend!

We came to the Post Mountain House Estes on a beautiful spring evening and saw the sunset from the…read morebig windows. The prime rib sandwich was juicy and good; it comes with a side so get the Pueblo green chili Mac and cheese, amazing! I got the charred broccolini with masa. We finished it with a chocolate smore Whoopi's pie. Friendly staff, good service once they took the order. We waited for 15 min between getting seated and someone to come to our table.