This hidden restaurant is the best place to get excellent drinks, food and the views of the surrounding mountains. read more

Wayfinder - Halibut topped with Crab, accompanied by Asparagus & Mashed Potato--Yum! - American Near Me - Estes Park, Colorado

Very inviting environment beautiful view! Mocktail menu! Family friendly! Dessert menu was so good! Larissa was our waitress very friendly wonderful! Food came out quick! read more

We visited for a third time in a week. The menu is varied and offered my family plenty of choices. The fish tacos were very good, my 13 yo grandson had the prime rib dip sandwich and ate every bite. The kids menu was perfect for our 9 yo. My husband raved about the Friday Special Smoked BBQ brisket sandwich and said it was the best choice of this week. Our second meal here was breakfast. Yummy! The coffer was fantastic and the blueberry lemon pancakes were my grandsons' favorites. You can't go wrong here. Did I mention the gorgeous setting and easy parking? I recommend you check this lovely spot out on your way into or out of Rocky Mountain National Park. The back deck by the water is dog-friendly. read more

Well, this was a disappointment. Everything tasted a day old, literally: the scrambled eggs, the corned beef hash, the bagel, etc. It was barely edible, sadly. For a Saturday morning still during tourist season, it was quite a letdown. However, the service was excellent, in terms of the kindness and polite disposition of the workers here. Oh, and there is no ambience, really, which is fine--if the food had been anything worth remembering, or even eating. read more

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Breakfast was delicious here! Very friendly and prompt service too. We both had hashes. Generous portions!

The outside view was fantastic and the food was delicious! Great coffees too. We loved the horchata latte, cinnamon roll French toast, and smoked salmon benedict. Great kids menu too. Lucca was our server and he was so patient and helpful with our kids and our ever-changing order. Highly recommend stopping here when you're in Estes. read more

Wayfinder - American Near Me - Estes Park, Colorado

Brenda was the best server! Everything she suggested was awesome. Highly recommend the Wayfinder!

Our service was as cold as the weather outside, and much slower than it should've been, given the fact there was only one other occupied table present in the vast, windowed room. My husband enjoyed his burger with fries, and our view was extra cozy, given the gentle snowfall just beyond the sizable glass. I have dietary restrictions due to autoimmune diseases, and the waitress at least was able to conjure up something safe enough for me to eat. Was the chicken on my salad flavorful? No. But do I appreciate the effort to feel included? Yes, 100%. This is a place I wouldn't mind revisiting, given the convenient location, following a hike in Estes. If you're in the area, it's worth a stop in! read more

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We ordered the elk burger and the Mountain Men (bison) burger. They were both excellent! Probably the best burgers we've had in a long time. The Mountain Men was especially flavorful with its toppings including a roasted poblano. Excellent! We couldn't have asked for better service. It had rained that morning, and the patio tables were still wet with no one dining outside in the cool air. The staff wiped them down so we could eat on the patio with our Golden Retriever. Very gracious and helpful staff. We'll be back! read more

Visiting Estes from Texas, had breakfast at Wayfinder our last morning there. If we had eaten there our first day we would have been there every morning. Service was outstanding from the greeting as we came in and throughout the meal. Comfortable restaurant with nice atmosphere, and very good food. The cheesy grits were A+! Absolutely recommend Wayfinder. read more

VERY gracious greeting upon arrival, and immediate appearance of server to take our drink order and deliver water. Our food was prepared as ordered (portions are generous), supremely delicious and coffee & tea were served as needed. Overall a great place for breakfast and all staff were most pleasant and grateful. read more

After horseback riding in the Rocky Mountains, our tour guide recommended Wayfinder to grab lunch. First impression is the parking situation on the outside is a mess. There's not enough parking because right next to the restaurant is a country store and they share the same parking lot. The view is beautiful from the restaurant. You can see the mountains and it's breath taking. The service is really great here and we were seated without wait. I ordered the bison burger medium and it was cooked to the right temp. This is the first bison burger I tried that was not dry! It was cooked perfectly. The burger is under seasoned. French fries weren't anything special and the burger wasn't anything special. The bacon was thick and crispy which I loved! My friend got the pasta dish and said it was ok. It wasn't anything special either. It was cheesy and the garlic butter toast was perfect. Prices were priced at the higher end. Do I recommend this place? Its not a blown you mind type of food and it's overly priced. I personally will not be coming back but I also live out of state. read more

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We went here twice. Awesome. For Breakfast and then same day for dinner. Why go looking for something else when they are what you want. Service both times was wonderful. Love the atmosphere. Really a classy place, I will say the outside made me wonder but the inside omg! So pretty! Food was fantastic. Crème brûlée was to crave for more for sure! read more

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This was my personal favorite breakfast in Estes Park! My eggs benedict, which I got on a biscuit, and breakfast potatoes were very tasty. I also loved the biscuits and gravy! We both got horchata lattes that we really enjoyed. Unfortunately my husband did not care for his chicken and waffles and he is a chicken and waffles connoisseur so I will trust his judgement. Our server was very friendly and she makes a great latte! It seems like they have beautiful outdoor seating as well in the warmer months. read more

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We needed to find a caterer for a post-wedding brunch on short notice on a very busy weekend in Estes Park. I received a series of "sorry, we are booked up" responses to my inquiries until Jesus from Wayfinder called me back. The restaurant catered our event and did a wonderful job. We had just about every item on the breakfast menu. The biscuits and gravy as well as the green chili in particular were hits at our party. Jesus seemed genuinely interested in seeing that our event was a success! The food was prepared on-time for pick-up and was hot and ready to serve. If you are looking for a caterer for your event in Estes Park, I highly recommend Wayfinder. read more

We stumbled on this place by accident. So HAPPY we did. The food was delicious. Lucca, our server, was friendly, attentive, and efficient. We had a wonderful experience. They are situated off Moraine with a big beautiful lake in their backyard. Great ambiance. We would come here again. read more

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Very nice surprise Great food Good service Good price Nice place Easy parking Clean read more

Food was tasty and Luca is a great server!! Had the Elk mushroom and Swiss burger, fish tacos, ancient grains bowl and avocado,bacon and crab salad. They were all delicious and well prepared. Atmosphere was great! read more

This is a terrific place to eat that is so close to the RMNP (Rocky Mountain National Park). This is our Go To whenever we come to town. The atmosphere is warm and the service is terrific! we love the breakfast menu . read more

When we first came in and looked at the menu, my husband and I were almost ready to walk out because of how high the prices were. Everything on the menu is an average of $20-$26+ and that's even for things as simple as appetizers, salads or sandwiches. However, when we got our food and tried it, absolutely delicious!!! Made more sense for the pricing. Unfortunately we probably will not come back here just because of the high prices but we got engaged here in 2017 (when it was a different restaurant) so it was still special to come back for the last time read more

Wayfinder - Way Finder Fish Tacos - American Near Me - Estes Park, Colorado

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We have loved going here in years past. The views and ambience are amazing. Today left a bitter taste which may sit for years. Today the server we had was extremely pushy and rushed us not allowing us to look at the menu. We asked for another minute to look at the menu she came back 30 seconds later each time. We repeated this process 2 times. I didn't have time to read what the Greek salad was assumed it was Greek Salad. She was very pushy about adding salmon. The salad came: lettuce, black olives, and tomatoes ( not a Greek salad) with a slab of salmon on top. No dressing just a bottle of oil no balsamic vinegar which I had to ask for multiple times. It came to a $22 price tag and no flavor. My daughter's BLT was ok but fries were cold and had been sitting there for awhile. Someone came and tried to ask if everything was ok and although I tried to tell him, he saw our server said sorry and left us. Other patrons seemed to have ample time to look at their menus which our server, Niva did not allow us to have. read more

Delicious food and amazing service! The food came out quick and everything tasted great. Our waitress was super attentive and super sweet

We were very disappointed. One of the items that we got was the crab Benedict, the biscuit was tough and had very little flavor yet was $22. The coffee was awful. We had both hot coffee and a latte and neither were good. It was very bitter. We also got an extra side of the cheese grits. There was way too much cheese for such a small portion that it overpowered the whole thing. We had a party of four, with a pricey bill and no one was satisfied. read more

Went there for breakfast and dinner same day. Breakfast was a large assortment of items including country fried steak which I promptly destroyed. Breakfast potatoes were a unique flavor and likewise great. For dinner got a bison burger and I forget all that it had on it but I absolutely inhaled it. REALLY REALLY good. I hardly ever write reviews, but feel they deserve more business given the high food quality. I was shocked that the place wasn't packed. Weird summer vacation hours, I guess. Everyone ultra friendly as well. read more

The food and view here were both great! The service was quick and attentive as well. The prices were what I'd expect in a tourist town and relatively fair. There were omnivore, pescatarian, gluten-free, and vegetarian options available. read more

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Everything about this place was fairly average. The menu is extensive, but because I was not in a position to take leftovers home, I was not interested in a large entrée. Perhaps my experience would have been different had I chosen a steak or fish. My husband ordered a basic burger. I was expecting something juicy and delicious. Frankly, the patty was pretty small and it was very, very ordinary. The cheesy grits had a nice texture, but they were very bland. I has the super salad. it looked delicious and tasted pretty good. I was a little disappointed that some of the berries were squishy and at least one had mold on it. Our server was nice enough, but she was very quiet and really hard to hear. She could've been more attentive, especially considering the restaurant was not very crowded. The exterior of the building could definitely use some work. Inside was decent enough, but a little TLC would really take it up several notches. read more

Wayfinder - Classic Cheeseburger - American Near Me - Estes Park, Colorado

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Gloria, our waitress was fabulous! The food, not so much, the chicken fried steak was cooked beyond recognition, the gravy tasted like flour paste, the biscuit was clearly microwaved beyond being able to eat. The breakfast chili relleno tasted like it came straight out of the freezer, I'm pretty sure it came from Trader Joe's and the eggs were cold. The espresso martini was good, but not $17 good. Sadly we left hungry and paid more for breakfast than we did for an amazing steak dinner the night before! read more

I had high expectations after reading the reviews on Yelp! This is a cute and cozy restaurant located just outside the national park. We were one of two parties seated in the restaurant on a Saturday afternoon, I was bummed because they said us in the dining room near the parking lot while there was an entire dining room with a large window overlooking a frozen pond. We would have loved the dining area with the view, however I feel we were seated closer to the kitchen. They have a big menu which would be a bonus for families or those traveling with picky eaters. We all found something we liked, but the prices did not match the quality of the food. Our meal was fine, but not exceptional. read more

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I would give this place a 3.5 stars. It's actually a decent place for diner food, especially for the area. We went after a weekend trip and it was an enjoyable place with nice service. Now, this might have been on me, but for some reason, I decided to order the Breakfast Trout. By all means, it was not bad, just a little bland. It was fine, but I would not order it again. It was also decently sized. The other people in my party ordered more usual breakfast dishes, they said that their orders were good but again, lacking a little bit of flavor. Though to be fair, there's not much to do with regular breakfast food. Overall, it's a nice place, but I'm not clawing to be back here next time I'm in Estes Park. read more

Wayfinder - Breakfast Trout - American Near Me - Estes Park, Colorado

Marko was our server and he was fabulous! love sitting outside by the river. yummy food and drinks. can't go wrong!

We ate here twice during our stay in Estes park. The staff is friendly and helpful with the menu. The one thing that stood out for us compared to other restaurants we ate at in Estes Park was their service. They were on top of their game checking on us frequently and providing g refills as needed. Another restaurant that we visited we didn't have a waiter come to our table for over 15 minutes after being seated! We liked Wayfinder for several reasons. We were able to sit on the deck with our dog for a meal. The food is fantastic- everything g we got or saw coming out of the kitchen was prepared well. Between our two visits we ordered the elk. Burger (no picture), steak and fries, and rainbow trout. The ambiance of the restaurant was nice with big open windows overlooking the pond behind the restaurant. read more

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Met the owners of the establishment, always a treat and good sign. I Suggest any of the lattes, they come in a big drink glass not a cup. The chai and Irish lattes were delicious and not too strong. Their suggestions on the menu are legit. The salmon salad, ancient grain bowl and soups were large portions. The place itself is very nice, clean with a modern rustic vibe and good prices. read more

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Came in just after breakfast hours, but Luca made it happen for us. Very attentive and considerate! The views are also a plus. Would definitely recommend! read more

Excellent place to dine plus Mountain View's. Great coffee drink selection, great service, big parking lot. Don't miss it!

I really loved the restaurant service and atmosphere. The servers were very kind and helped us with deciding on entrees. I recommend the fish tacos for a quick bite. Nice spot to visit in the rocky mountains! read more

Creative and delicious breakfast food with fast attentive service. Will be back again

This place is amazing!!! The service and the food were both excellent!! I highly recommend this for a great experience!!!

The Estes BBQ Burger comes with a burger patty, pulled pork, BBQ sauce, onion strings, and double cheddar. The Mountain Man Burger comes with an Elk patty, pepper jack, grilled poblano, avocado, and garlic aioli. You also get a choice of hand cut fries, sweet potato fries, or a small house salad with your burger. Both burgers tasted pretty good, but I'd say that I liked the Estes BBQ Burger more only bc I wasn't a huge fan of the Elk patty in the other burger. The Tres Leches Bread Pudding was delicious! Customer service was great and the views around the restaurant are beautiful. read more

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great food & service! nice outdoor patio with views of the mountains. Nice that it's a little outside the craziness of Estes Park.

Found a great spot on our way out of the park. Food was great and service was even better. We came a little after noon and wanted breakfast and our server, Lucca, was able to figure something out and our kids were able to enjoy some pancakes while we had our lunch! This was a nice ending to our incredible drive around Rocky Mountain National Park! read more