I really like Johnny Z's but I can honestly say one is better of going to the sandwich counter…read moredownstairs or the Bistro restaurant upstairs, than "The Grill!" This was my 3rd or 4th time going. Clearly, I am a slow learner, and forgave the experience but this was the last straw. The service is ALWAYS terrible and the food is even worse. I have ordered a different dish every time and everyone them was either cold (left on the cooks counter for the waiter too long) or bland or just plain bad! Last night I ordered tacos. It took forever to even get service, or our food, and there was 6 customers in the whole place. The food came cold but before I knew it was cold, I asked for salsa (it came with none) and took forever to come back. The moment they left for salsa, I took a bite and realized the food was cold (all of it, beans, rice, tacos). I had to go search for them to come back and told them it was cold. They had it remade (took forever) and they salsa was literally stewed tomatoes from the can. This time, the plate was scalding hot and the waitress gave no warning! Now, it was hot and terrible with canned tomatoes for salsa. Ridiculous and they still charged us! I will go to Johnny Z's but will not ever again eat at the Grill!

Love this place!! Food was well prepared and served with a smile! I am surprised that there weren't…read moremore people in there, but we went on a Thursday. We will be back!

We came here for brunch before heading to the hot springs and it was a great stop…read more I got the Main Street Benedict, super yummy! The only thing I didn't like as much was the hashbrowns, they were just okay. I also ordered the jalapeño bread French toast (recommended by our server). I love jalapeño flavor, but I remember thinking it sounded kind of weird for French toast... but I'm glad I tried it because it was so good. They make their breads in-house and I would definitely get that again. I also tried some of my friend's banana bread and that was really delicious too. Didn't get a chance to try these since we had to get to the hot springs soon so thought it's too much food to finish in time, but they had a French toast flight and a Benedict flight, which I've never seen before. Pretty cool, I love anything where you can try multiple flavors. Overall, would reccomend this brunch spot in Idaho Springs. Would come back!

People here rave about the food, but I wouldn't know. Was here with my wife on Saturday June 27 to…read morehave breakfast before our 7:30 hot springs slot. This place is supposed to open at 7:00 - at 10 after an angry hippie opened the door and begrudgingly seated us. We sat for about 5 minutes and observed the hippie chaos that ensued. Clearly it was going to be awhile. This place was a little too aligned with the slow life of mountain town life. Went to Macdonalds.

Been to Dostal Alley *many* times over the years - I think the key feature for DA is: Location,…read moreLocation, Location. Oh, that and free [included] parking. The pizza aroma _fills_ the lower level & it smells-so-dern-good. [Think the Cinnabon marketing model.] The pizza itself is also Ok. Drinks are a generous pour with friendly bartenders, but the pizza lady is kinda grumpy ¯\_(ツ)_/¯ Recommended as a 'tide you over' kinda spot

Cute place to stop at…read more Beer was good. Pizza a little too cheesy, but needed after a long car ride. The spicy Hawaiian is actually spicy so beware if you don't like spice!

Had a great dinner this evening. Got the Seared Tuna sandwich with fries and a Porter to drink…read more Porter was great, smooth and nutty. Fries were top notch! The Seared Tuna Sandwich was really good, I would have gone for a little more of the Sesame Ginger Dressing, but otherwise great sandwich tonight.

Hungry on your way back from the mountains? Don't want to sit in traffic? Pull off in Idaho Springs…read moreand park in the big lot to the south, right in front of Westbound and Down. Beer is top notch, though IPA-heavy. Staff is friendly, even when crowded, and the space is large, with enough indoor & outdoor seating to make wait times sail by! Burgers are there specialty; I tried their Italian French Dip, and it was alright -- I liked my wife's burger better. To kick-up the Dip, though, I recommend spooning on some of the Green Chili at the bottom of the Chili Cheese Fries you ordered (you did order those, right?) and dip that in the ajus -- messy, but oh-so-good! Next time we're rolling back from points west, we'll give W&D another try.

This restaurant was decent for being tucked away in a casino. Service was very nice and attentive,…read morebut not quite at the level of top steakhouses. They accommodated us walking in and some special dietary needs easily. The wine was very tasty and the food was good, but not phenomenal, especially given the price. For this price, Monarch Chophouse is equivalent and an experience that is in a different category (in the best way). It's a very quiet, intimate space, and I think they played the entirety of Sinatra's playlist! Good if you're there, but for a better local steakhouse for this price, I'd go with Monarch.

The wife and I thought this would be a good intimate dinner, a little on the upper end of price we…read morethought it would be worth it. When we arrived without reservations they were still able to accommodate us and sit is in a booth. The restaurant wasn't full at all though, I don't know if I would expect to call for reservations. The place was clean and romantically lit. The servers were excellent. We ordered shrimp cocktail appetizer, a New York and a Fillet. Both paired with Lemon pepper Asparagus and baked potatoes. After ordering they brought us some rolls, this is where we were taken back. These were nothing but store bought Hawaiian Sweet Rolls, and they weren't even freshly bought. We passed on them, the shrimp cocktail was amazing so we have them a pass on the rolls. When the actual meal was served we found both the asparagus and baked potatoes were under cooked. Those this isn't difficult items to cook, we are the potatoes and passed on the asparagus. The steaks were less then par and very dry. They bring a side of gravy with them but this alone wasn't enough to make up for the tough dry steak. I know I am from Wyoming and will challenge anyone to compete with our states top steak houses, but I think I wouldn't compare this to the worst of them. It's about like eating warm jerky, even then I think there is more moisture in jerky. Never again. The service is the only reason they received 3 stars the meal is less than desirable, the price is definitely not reflective of anything but the price.

Yelp says "a few things to consider in your review.... Food. Service. Ambiance."…read more Food: A 10. Wednesdays they have Italian night. For our Italian portion we had the garlic cheese bread to start and tiramisu to finish. Both were amazing. We frequent an Italian restaurant in California where the chef is from Italy as well as most of the servers. We've BEEN to Italy. This was the best tiramisu we've ever had. Service: A 10. From the adorable gal that greeted us to our server and the manager that runs the place with so much pride we thought he was the owner! Ambiance: For us it was another 10. Warm, cozy, welcoming. Dress up or not. This a great place for couples or groups. Stop on your way through town and you'll wanna go back every time.

To-go Order: Small Caesar Salad and Elk Stew in Bread Bowl…read more Service was definitely a focus. The greetings and interactions on the phone were the same as being welcomed at the front door, nice. Ambiance: Typical Mountain town pseudo-fancy place with indoor and outdoor seating. Open concept. Caesar Salad: 3 The Romain Lettuce was weak. Not green, vibrant, nutritious Romain... check the pic. Also, a Caesar with "balsamic glaze" is spitting on the idea of a time intensive anchovy dressing. This dressing did not taste homemade and had balsamic which effectively ruined it. Elk Stew: 3.5 The stew was hearty, thick, and quite delicious... and over salted. Potatoes, carrots, mushrooms, plenty of elk. The bread bowl was soft and tasty. It would be ideal to be a sourdough locally baked bowl, IMO. Overall, I'd try it again at some point.

We stopped into Clear Creek Cidery after lunch, so we only sampled the cider this visit, but it was…read moreenough to make us excited to come back. One thing we appreciated was the variety. They're currently pouring ciders from around Colorado as well as other cider-producing regions, which made for a fun tasting experience. It was a great way to try several different styles and producers in one place. The food looked fantastic, and several people sitting near us spoke very highly of what they ordered. We'll definitely be returning to try the menu for ourselves. What really stood out, though, was the hospitality. The owner was incredibly friendly, knowledgeable, and happy to talk cider. The staff was equally welcoming and made us feel right at home. Overall, it was a great experience and a perfect fit for Idaho Springs. We can't wait to come back and spend more time there.

After riding the new Mighty Argo Cable Car, we ventured into downtown Idaho Springs to explore and…read morehave lunch. We stopped at Clear Creek Cidery & Eatery because we liked their outdoor seating. The weather was perfect for enjoying a nice, shaded outdoor lunch. Our group of six all ordered water for drinks. The server brought us filled glasses and then told us if we wanted any refills, we could get them ourselves from the big cooler jug outside. Um...okay. The rest of the service was pretty much the same -- apathetic. We ordered a flight of beer for the four adults at the table. It was about $30 and came with about 15 small glasses of cider, one of each flavor they served. We shared it and got to sample everything that way. I ordered the Cider Burger (medium rare) with fries as my side. It came out medium well, which instantly ruins and dries out any good burger experience. The fries were tepid as well. I don't think we even saw our server again until the end, and even then we had to wait for awhile for the check. So, overall, It was just an okay experience. If I'm in the Idaho Springs area again, I wouldn't return to Clear Creek Cidery & Eatery. I'd definitely explore other options.

Paid 28 dollars for a French dip and a mushroom Swiss burger and got ~10 fries and 5 onions rings…read more Maybe should mention your doing micro sides, and they put all my toppings on top of the fries for a To go order. Not coming back.

I walked up to the deli counter 5-6 minutes before closing time and was immediately greeted by…read moreEddie who patiently waited for me to decide what I would order. After answering a few menu related questions I decided on a pepperoni pizza. He gladly started working on my order. I have to admit, I felt kind of bad placing an order for a pizza right before closing time but Eddie's professionalism from start to end was amazing; not to mention the pizza was delicious and I'm glad I ordered it! I was at the deli earlier to buy a beverage and the young gentleman who was working the morning shift also had a positive, outgoing attitude with his customers. to these two for their outstanding customer service, thank you. Posted hours of operation should be corrected on this app. Raider fans Rock!