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Thunderbird Inn

4.2 (45 reviews)
InexpensiveMusic Venues, Bars, Burgers
Closed • 11:00 am - 11:00 pm

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THUNDERBIRD INN ATMOSPHERE

What's the vibe?
Live music
Moderate noise
Good for groups
Outdoor seating

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a view of the bar from the dining room
Jim L.

Great little bar and restaurant! I stopped for a beer and then saw that Russ' Red Chili was "now in season"! How could I miss out on that? The beer was cold and the chili was delicious and hot. Can't go wrong with that. The service was attentive and friendly. The music on the jukebox was great too.

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Jami W.

Stopped in here for a beer and small snack (sides) after riding all day. When we walked in the staff was immediately welcoming and put some tables together to accommodate our larger group of 6. The walls are covered with old photos of bikes and music legends-- I imagine everything on the walls dates to the original opening days... jukebox included. We got a couple rounds of beers, onion rings, waffle fries and sweet potato fries. The munchies were good and drinks delivered with a smile. Would recommend.

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Rob K.

Food is fresh and delicious! Wings are crispy, buffalo sauce has a good spice level. Cheeseburger is pretty big and you can tell the meat is fresh and it was very good! Kids pizza was a hit too. More than happy to return if we come through again! Very impressed!

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Scott L.

Local color, passing bikers, and live blues music: what's not to like about this bar in the middle of a wide spot of the road through Florissant? Well, if you're addicted to MSNBC and looking for a premium glass of wine and Charcuterie board, you'd probably better keep driving. This is a beer and whisky joint serving up bar staples: some guy asked for almonds and was politely turned away. The friendly bartender Isabella pours a generous shot, and insures your beer never runs dry. The wings I had were perfectly well done

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Yay! They're back open and making those killer onion rings again. Glad they were able to reopen so quickly.

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Awesome friendly bar. Food is good. The atmosphere is typical small town where everyone knows everyone.

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Great cheeseburger and fries. Nice bartender. Highly recommend stopping here for a bite.

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The staff is rude, only catering to locals, and ignoring those they don't know and the food taste like frozen food.

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Nice diner on the highway. Friendly staff and good food. Visited the fossil banks and had time for lunch. A full experience!

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Bunk House Burgers

Bunk House Burgers

4.4(463 reviews)
34.6 mi
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Excellent burgers with a surprising number of choices. They have themed burgers (I got the…read moreCaballero) and my wife built her own. The pretzel bun is a plus. I had the chuck wagon fries, which are smothered in chile verde. Wow, terrific. My wife had the chips, which were excellent and even better when dipped in the chile verde. The Real Sugar Soda was excellent; I sampled everything but the diet cola. My wife said the Black Cherry was the best, but I am partial to the Dr. Doctor. We were too full to try a malt so we will head back tomorrow. :-)

Great place to grab a quick bite. The service and food here won't disappoint! Food was well cooked…read moreand the burger was not dry and was very flavoursome. Prices were very reasonable for the quality and timely service. Only a quick walk or drive away from home or a decent bus ride away. Has good opening hours. The only issue is concerns around the local individuals who parents and women in particular should be cautious about when they go here. See local virtuoso tattoo studios and the very local owner who defends the most abhorrent crimes, and in his own words says: "Virtuoso Studios (owner) 23 hours ago She did agree to the sexual encounters. Read a report. She said she agreed to a 3 some, then later 4 other dudes came in and she agreed to them sleeping with her after telling them she was tired. She said she felt obligated. That's not their fault she felt obligated. She controls how she feels." Everyone going here with children and siblings or a female partner or themselves should remain vigilant about the adults who walk around innocent children and citizens.

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Soda machine

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4.7(237 reviews)
40.1 mi
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If you stumble across this review and want to plan the perfect day in the mountains, hear me out:…read more 1. Wake up and start driving toward the mountains. 2. Stop at The Shaggy Sheep for the BEST breakfast ever. 3. Continue on to Kenosha Pass or Guanella Pass for the ultimate hikes and mountain views. Bonus points if you do it during fall foliage season. But seriously, The Shaggy Sheep is a 10/10. The food always hits, the service is genuinely friendly, and the atmosphere is exactly what you want from a cozy Western mountain cabin. It's become one of those places that's worth the drive and makes the whole day feel like an adventure. If you're looking for a great breakfast spot before heading into the mountains, put this one on your list!

Love this cute little mom and Pop shop off the highway. It comes up quick so make sure you're…read morepaying attention offering breakfast and lunch in the summer and lunch and dinner in the winter. This is definitely a must stop. I can't get busy on the weekends so expect a wait but they have a lovely patio for you to sit while your table is ready. Can you stop in for lunch and it was delicious I had the shrimp Poboy and my husband had the French dip. He said it was one of the best French dip he's ever had. Everyone working was so sweet and so friendly it made you feel like you were a local and a part of their family.

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50 Burger

50 Burger

3.9(333 reviews)
48.0 mi
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We have eaten here a couple of times in the past. The town of Salida is a couple hours from where…read morewe live and we don't go there a lot. Every time we do go to the 50 Burger though it's good. Very consistent in all aspects of a restaurant; food taste, presentation and speed. The service is good. Although you order at the counter like a fast food place they bring the food out to your table. There is plenty of seating. The restaurant is always clean and inviting. Salida is a small town compared to many places in Colorado. So the competition may not be as much as say if they were in Denver but if they were there they would still shine because they're just that good. The burgers are very tasty, the fries are great, a large fry will feed two people easily. The shakes are really good. Just like in the past they come out with a full glass plus the remainder of shake in the stainless mixing cup. It's well worth the stop if you're in town and hungry.

Great burger spot in Salida, it's worth going somewhere outside of downtown. I know I try to eat in…read morethe adorable downtown area as much as I can but really enjoyed "branching out" (just 5 min down the road haha). It's counter service and self seating. We ordered the Yardbird (fried chicken sandwich - perfectly crispy, juicy, generous piece of chicken, perfectly buttered toasted bun, decent house made pickles), Big Zach (great char taste on the burger), garlic rosemary fries (STAR of the show, lots of fresh garlic - including full cloves, which were surprising but yummy, perfect amount of rosemary), a root beer float and a banana shake. Highlights: excellent fried chicken, char taste burgers, garlic rosemary fries, fresh and generous shakes (share with a friend!). Will be back during my next long stay in Salida!

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50 Burger - Bonfire burger, BBQ Ranch Fries, and a soft drink.

Bonfire burger, BBQ Ranch Fries, and a soft drink.

50 Burger - Root beer float (left), Banana shake (middle/right) - basically 1.5 shakes with the extra, perfect to share.

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Root beer float (left), Banana shake (middle/right) - basically 1.5 shakes with the extra, perfect to share.

The Canteen Taphouse and Tavern - Reuben which two ppl at our table ordered -outstanding

The Canteen Taphouse and Tavern

4.3(1.7k reviews)
55.0 mi
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Been visiting The Canteen for years for tasty lunch or dinner, but I am blown away by the…read moreexperience of having them host a group event. Food and drinks were fantastic, but the service was remarkable. We had a wedding welcome party in the upstairs area and received a rare level of care. The team handled a boisterous group of almost 40 with aplomb, and a week later people are still talking about how fast everything moved. It set the perfect tone for the whole weekend. I already liked The Canteen but now hold them in a place of special regard. Plus...the jumbo pretzels.

As soon as we arrived we were greeted by our waiter Stefan with a BIG SMILE and he took our order,…read moreCali Burger, Fries and a wedge salad. I had the Tivoli Outlaw Beer and Daril had Chardonnay. Hanging out on the deck in the sun was awesome. A few minutes after our order was delivered Stefan came back to our table to make sure that we liked what we got and to see if we needed anything else. I gotta say I ordered my Cali Burger Medium Rare and man it was only perfect. The amount of fries they serve for ONE is enough for TWO people they are generous!!! Damian the Mgr. brought us out our 2nd round of beverages so we could enjoy our surroundings. While sitting on the deck 2 ladies came walking by and asked how we liked our meal. We told them how delicious and great it was and the marched right in and got a table. Proof Positive that the Canteen is where you want to come.

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Thunderbird Inn - musicvenues - Updated October 2026

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