The Dean West

En route to Steamboat Springs and needing a quick break from the monotonous four hour drive, I…read moredecided to make a quick stop in Kremmling and grab a quick brew at Grand Adventure Brewing! SPACE/ATMOSPHERE: You can tell that the space was definitely a bar in it's previous life. Inside it's cozy like a hunters cabin. There's a pool table, wood burning stove, and a few mounts on the walls. I chose to cozy up to the bar, so I could chat a bit with the beertender during my visit. BREWS: I opted to sip on the Katie Says (a chokecherry honey wine) during my visit. This 12% ABV mead is def a sold brew and the nitro makes it super smooth and it had zero cough-medicine-esque notes. The chokecherries are locally sourced from the very own yard too! How fun! They have a small variety of every brew style available and a handful of guest taps too. SERVICE: The beertender working was super helpful and friendly as I browsed the tap list. She offered to answer any questions I had and brought over a food menu to in case I was craving something more substantial with my beverage. EATS: They share a space with The Dean West Restaurant and Brewstillery, so they do offer a variety of eats out of the from scratch kitchen. From burgers and sandwiches, to appetizers - they definitely have you covered. I find myself driving through Kremmling a few times a year and would gladly make a stop to see what new things Grand Adventure Brewing Company is brewing up! Cheers, Kremmling!

Came with a group of friends on a Saturday afternoon. The owners were there and chatted with us…read moreabout the menu and beer selection- super friendly! I got the GAB Co Grilled Cheese with fries, which delicious! The Kirshbaum beer came highly recommended and it did not disappoint. Everyone in the group of 7 was very happy with their beer and food. I dont make it to Kremmling often, but will be stopping by here as often as I come through!!

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Dean West Restaurant & Brewstillery...home of Grand Adventure Brewing

Miners Saloon

4.2(388 reviews)

65.5 mi

This is our first time visiting Miner's Saloon and oh my impressive!…read more Cool light up bar, friendly staff and atmosphere that is sure to ensure a good time! They have food, appetisers, beverages, and a full bar. Show up bring your pals, bring your mate or fly solo! Find your own seating whether it's at high top tables, outdoor seating, a couch, table for four, and good for small or large groups. We had pickled veggies and fruit with beer and cider drinks.. so different but oh so delicious!! You're gonna feel comfy and at home in the relaxing environment! It's a gem!! A real surprise is they gave us a discount for showing up with tickets for the Miners Alley Performance Theatre! That's pretty cool!

Went because of the great reviews, left because of the service. Just an awful experience overall,…read moreand honestly the worst service we had during our entire week in Colorado. We were looking for a quick bite in Golden and unfortunately ended up at Miners Saloon. After seating ourselves, our server took his sweet time making his way over. We ordered the charcuterie board and the whipped ricotta, the former wildly overpriced. The charcuterie board was fine, nothing to write home about. The ricotta, though, was missing in action (we never got it), just like our server, who never once checked on us after taking our order. I think he said maybe three words to us the entire time we were there. We left hungry, frustrated, and disappointed by the service (or lack thereof).

Cool seating nice lighting and atmosphere

Elk sausage

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Bloody w a high life side car

1881 Tavern

4.3(6 reviews)

0.2 mi

We had a great brunch at 1881 on Sunday. Although there are several different options for…read morebreakfast food in Kremmling This is by far my personal favorite. In Kremmling you can have the standard eggs and bacon, or a fancy coffee and pastry, or even bar food elsewhere. However,1881 stands out for the elevated menu. They have a small rotating menu that has specials each weekend. They thankfully have gluten-free and vegetarian options as well. For a special treat they offer a fancy Bloody Mary, screwdriver, and mimosa bar. My husband had the bourbon maple meatballs and I had a quiche. Both were delicious! We also treated ourselves to a spicy bloody Mary that was awesome. It's kind of a surprise to see a somewhat undiscovered place that has something outside of the ordinary, especially in such a small town!

The restaurant itself didn't offer food which was odd. The only thing it does offer is drinks on…read morethe inside which is fine i guess because my diet coke was good. They have this mexican food truck outside and i got a chicken burrito which was really good, but they forgot my rice? Bartender was nice but the people there were annoying Ok

The Parshall Inn

4.5(35 reviews)

11.5 mi

Like the menu says, this is the best (and only) burger in town! The atmosphere is so fun, plenty of…read morecharacter, and service is very friendly. We came in on a Saturday night when live music was playing and ended up having to wait a long time because it was so crowded. I would definitely come back but maybe not if I saw so many cars parked outside again!

We'd been to PI before and had good food and service. This time was a total bust. We arrived at…read moreabout 1 pm for lunch and ordered drinks and food (chicken tenders, burger, chili dog). Drinks came. Waited for food. Shortly after 2 pm the bartender came to our table and said, "Can you remind me of what your order was?" Would have been funny if we weren't so hungry. Left and went to McDonalds.

The parking lot looking out to the highway

Outside of building

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Stockman's Bar

4.2(13 reviews)

46.7 mi

We camped nearby and wanted to get a meal one evening. Great burgers and brats, good drinks. The…read morebartender was friendly, helpful and attentive. A great place when you're visiting nearby :)

Not a lot of food options in the area but if it came down to this or not eating I wouldn't eat…read more Had to wait an hour for "cook to arrive". $18ish dollars for a burger the size of a slider. To top it off- they added their own 28% tip on top our $70 bill. Thanks - hope you treat the locals better.

Fire place

Outdoor seating

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Cool old bar

The Dean Public House

4.8(80 reviews)

15.2 mi

This place is one of the most hidden gems we've ever found traveling…read more The food was exceptional and we got to meet the chef, and he's so sweet and nice. The couple that runs the place were there and were so kind to us and described the amazing history of the building and the area. We had the salmon, ribs, and penne pasta. All exceptional. The "Greek style" nachos blew us away too. If you're in the area don't miss this place.

You'll get food poisoning then the drunk owner John will laugh at you and call you a liarread more

Bar

Half eaten artichoke dip hehe

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The World's End Brewpub and Inn

4.7(122 reviews)

32.9 mi

Loves the vibe. It's a small bar with 4 tables at the end and some more outside. They have plenty…read moreof brews and pretty stocked bar. Not too much wine but The Freak Show red was tasty. Jennie was our server and she was busy AF but definitely had a grip on it. She was quick, kind, and very accommodating. We just got some wings (they were killer) and three topping flatbread (pretty dang good). Our food was out quick and the folks around us were really social and cool.

On our way from the national park, we stopped at Grand Lake and this pub for a late lunch. Such a…read moresmall but quaint place with all the funky decor. Kids enjoyed looking at it all. Even the tiny restrooms have so much character :). My husband enjoyed their beer offerings of Belgium quad and Ellies Brown while I loved the strawberry lemonade - SO refreshing I had the Fish and chips and it was a lot of food but very tasty. The other entrees we tried as a group, were the Meat lovers pizza and Street tacos. Everyone enjoyed their entree. My youngest had the kids pizza and was full half way through it. The owners seemed friendly and engaged in chitchat with us.

Oh My Gosh! What a gem!!

Buffalo wings.

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Pesto and bacon pizza.

Howling Coyote Roadhouse

4.9(7 reviews)

37.6 mi

The cosy cabin interior called to me on first glance, and the central fireplace looks amazing for…read morewinter. But we were here in summer, and it was still great. The food is interesting, mostly Mexican influence, including some brunch options. The server / co-owner is very friendly. Enjoyed it so much we went twice!

Absolute GEM right next to the great Powderhorn Cabins! My group was from SoCal, the heart of…read moreMexican food country - Howling Coyote ABSOLUTELY nails it with its service, food and ambiance! Wasn't a thing bad - food was Extremely fresh, chips/salsa on point & the fajitas, relleno & tacos were amazing - A+ place!

Gorgeous live edge bar

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Tabernash Tavern

3.7(223 reviews)

29.4 mi

•$$$

They knew my name after the first or second visit. Service is exceptional, food is always great…read moreand the ambiance is very warm and casual. A real gem in Tabernash.

This was the first time we made a reservation for this recommended restaurant. The menu was well…read moreoverpriced for the value of the meal. The meal was a steak meal for me and a Caesar Salad for my wife. The steak was supposed to be a premium cut but was overcooked and just average beef. The steak cut fries were not even warm when served. The vegetables beans a cauliflower were overcooked. I ordered potatoes Au gratin and received some kind of a tortilla Mexican side. Wines were way overpriced with exception of a glass of wine, happy hour. Service to the table was average and the waitress did not acknowledge that she made an error on our order. I asked if a Veterans discount was available as most restaurants in the area offered a discount of 10%. This restaurant tagged on a 5% up charge for kitchen staff. Thumbs down

Decor and bar area

The delectable & brilliantly presented calamari appetizer.

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Pan-Seared Alaskan Halibut in saffron citrus broth, accompanied by asparagus, fennel, white beans, and heirloom tomatoes.

Angry James Brewery

4.6(124 reviews)

34.0 mi

Second time here was a much better experience than the first time. We again started with a flight,…read moreand agreed that two of the beers we had apparently tried on our first visit and didn't like, we still didn't this time. Those were the Two-tone footer coffee stout and the Mountain Red Ale. However, we did find a few we liked. My wife had two of the Mustachio Porters, while I had one Oaked-o Bier Marzen and one Mustachio Porter. They were both delicious. I also liked the 5-hole Canadian Lager. Neither of us cared for the Powder-Stache Porter as much. Service was much friendlier than last time too, and they were busier with a friendlier crowd as well. We'll definitely be back next time through Silverthorne.

I stopped into Angry James Brewery after a long travel day--fresh off a flight and stuck in…read morestandstill traffic heading into the mountains--and it was exactly what I needed. The vibe here is everything you want in a mountain-town brewery: eclectic, laid-back, and full of good energy. The staff were so kind and welcoming, which immediately turned my day around. I ordered the nachos, and they were massive, piled high with toppings and absolutely delicious. Pair that with a cold beer, and suddenly the stress of travel melted away. The food came out fast, the beer hit the spot, and if you can snag a table by the window, the views make it even better. Angry James is the kind of place that reminds you why a trip to the mountains are worth it: great food, friendly faces, and an atmosphere that feels like a fresh breath.

Cool Fermentor

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$16 Beer Figt

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Connie H.

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7 years ago

Great food and remodeled atmosphere. Craft beer and distilled spirits coming in the future. Worth the time to stop here for lunch or dinner. read more

Yo O.

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69

4 years ago

The wings are really hit and miss. Today they are wing jerky. Very, very dry. Most days it's a miss.

Jodi M.

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200

6 years ago

Good food! It was typical bar food, but better quality. Good service and good variety of drinks.

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