Tried Smokin' Dave's while visiting from Texas. The food is good and the portions are huge but the…read moredownside for us was the lack of smokiness in the meat. I could be wrong but I'm not convinced this is true low and slow smoked bbq. I'm curious to know the smoke method used here. However, the bbq sauce is fantastic. We tried all 3 and loved them! The sides were good too. I took the order to go so I can't really speak on the atmosphere and service but the girl in the front was kind. Did the food scratch the itch for smoked bbq? No. Is the food good? Yes. Would I recommend this place? Absolutely! I know this is a snobby review and I don't want to take away from the hard work that is put into this food but here in Texas, we take bbq seriously. Much love

6 of us came for lunch today. Sat in the outside eating area as it was beautiful outside. Service…read morewas excellent! We ordered the big kahuna belly buster. Says it feeds 5-7 but I think 10 peeps could easily eat off it. There was a lot left over still. They were out of pork Ribs to we substituted the jalapeño cheddar sausage links. All of the food was delicious. Chicken fell Off the bone. All the meats were tender. The cornbread was delicious!!! We all left full and happy.

Excellent Food and Service in a Very Busy Estes Park Favorite…read more Executive Summary: A fantastic dinner with fresh, well-executed dishes, strong cocktails, and outstanding service. Easily a 5-star experience and highly recommended. We booked a 6:00 p.m. Sunday reservation through Resy and were seated immediately. The restaurant was very busy, which felt like a good sign. One thing to note: parking is VERY difficult. You may need to park kitty-corner at the grocery store lot and walk across. We started with the Beets & Bibb salad, which was outstanding--fresh, thinly sliced crunchy beets, crisp dried chickpeas for texture, grapes for sweetness, and a honey vinaigrette with just enough acidity to balance everything. The cornbread arrived warm and freshly baked with black garlic butter. It was light rather than dense and very enjoyable. For an entrée, the Carnivore was excellent. Both the elk and petite filet had a beautiful sear and were cooked perfectly to temperature, accompanied by a flavorful reduction and seared broccolini. Our second entrée was the trout with a side petite filet. The fish was well seasoned and cooked perfectly. By the end of dinner we were far too full to try the desserts, although they looked tempting. We also had a couple of cocktails--strong, flavorful pours. Our server, Ian, was friendly, efficient, and attentive throughout the evening. Excellent service despite how busy the restaurant was. Overall, Bird & Jim delivered great food, great drinks, and great service. Highly recommended--5 stars.

We have eaten here several times now. Each time is a very…read moredifferent experience. This restaurant can be very busy and crowded so be certain to make reservations. The cocktails are always spectacular and creative. We love the trio of spreads, smoked trout, pimento cheese and hummus. Bring your wallet and be prepared for the significant price tag. That being said, i have never seen pheasant chowder on a menu or hanger steak ravioli. Give this place a try, I think you'll be glad you did.

Great ambiance, food and service. Everything tasted delicious…read more The bathroom was clean. Parking was easy. There was live music this evening. Planning to go tomorrow for dinner again.

Pros: Service was great. Complimentary fresh bread was yummy. Salmon was cooked perfectly…read more Cons: over priced. Vegetables overcooked, mashed potatoes were over mixed and gummy, overall the food was bland.

What an amazing lunch at The Post at the Stanley Hotel in Estes Park!…read more We had such a wonderful experience! First of all, our waitress was extraordinary. The service was absolutely amazing from start to finish. She was so friendly and attentive and really made our lunch even more enjoyable. The atmosphere was fantastic, the views were gorgeous, and I have to say, they have the BEST DJ! The music was perfect and made the whole vibe so much fun. Now, the lunch menu! We had the chicken with salad and the salmon with rice and spinach. Both were delicious! And whatever you do, don't miss the incredible coleslaw! Seriously, it's that good. The fries were wonderful too! Between the amazing service, delicious food, great music, and beautiful mountain views, this was such a fantastic place to spend an afternoon. If you're visiting Estes Park, make time for lunch at The Post! We absolutely loved it and will definitely be back. Five stars all around!

The menu is unique here and the views are great even with all the construction going on…read more I felt like a cozy little kid meal so I got a side of Mac and cheese and a side of mashed potatoes. Both so good. Sides are huge! Staff was kind and attentive. Do know you have to pay to park right now which is 10 dollars for diners which felt a little odd but!

A memorable and lasting pleasure to meet the innovative DARREN PUSATERI, Executive Chef at the…read moreCascades Restaurant, Stanley Hotel who prepares breakfast with a caring local flair. 'The Hawaiian Bowl,' in-house wild berry jam and bananas foster cinnamon roll presentations are uniquely local. Leigh was our friendly, pleasant and attentive table server. Next, dinner at the Cascades Restaurant. In June, the MacGregor Steakhouse at the Stanley Hotel is to open. The Stanley Hotel complex, Estes Park, Colorado is undergoing some construction but get over it. The Stanley has plenty of helpful staff, like Dusty, to navigate the property. This historic resort remains a gem, it is getting polished to be a newer-era destination for a more enjoyable experience.

Stop at the Stanley Hotel while in EstesPark and visited the Whiskey Bar at the Cascades Restaurant…read moreWe did not eat but we tried a couple bourbons and some scotch. The bartender, Grant,was amazing. He asked a few questions and brought us some suggestions and hit it out of the park. Phenomenal service and selection

SERVICE: I never do this, but to the SAINTED STAFF of Seasoned, I would like to write a love letter…read moreof gratitude and unparalleled wonder...we were the reservation of NIGHTMARES - a veritable schizophrenic, manic, focus-lacking, late-staying beast that morphed from 12 to 6 to 0 to 6 - and you treated us to a meal that not only salvaged a very stressful day but probably saved at least 2 marriages and 1 familial relationship. Such was your service and spirit, especially Luis and your kind hostess who had to stay late because ran through closing, that I will praise you and all your staff to the heavens for your patience, kindness, professionalism and endurance. AMBIANCE: so perfectly comfortable, cozy, inviting, tasteful, elegant, romantic, yet unassuming FLAVORS: INDESCRIBABLE YET I WILL TRY Ablondigas (15/10) it has rattlesnake, rabbit and two other wildlife and tasted like alchemy. Not dense like a cannon ball but substantial and wonderfully balanced with 85 other elements that were equally transcendent Pickled chilis (50/10) we got the chilis as a starter but ended up using it on EVERYTHING AND I MEAN EVEN THE PEAR SORBET AT DESSERT and we put the brine in the farmers soup which was ridiculously good Salad (10/10) sound simple but most salads are either underdressed or over dressed and drowning out their main characters in a torrent but this was perfectly addictive- if I could make this at home, I'd be a stone lighter Foghorn leghorn (25/10) - we ordered an extra chicken to split for the table with dessert so everyone could try AND a man who detests chicken breast ABSOLUTELY SWOONED over this dish Three sisters (15/10) every element was crunchy, creamy, light, umami, surprising Hunny pot (15/10) this thing got DRAGGED across the table by everyone to try Cod entree (10/10) it's a filling, firm, perfectly poached fish with amazing compliments PORTIONS: filling and hearty AND gorgeously plated PRICE: appropriate, maybe even a steal! BONUS TIP: no dogs, at least not on that day; we were a party of 6 and I don't think the patio tables could accommodate that but I don't know the policy

Seasoned - An American Bistro is a true gem in downtown Estes Park. The interior is lovely. It has…read morea very inviting, relaxed, and warm cozy vibe. The staff were absolutely incredible. The hostess was very sweet, and went above and beyond when the table reserved for us wasn't open yet. Our waiter was very polite and energetic. They really made us feel like we were friends or family. It seemed like they sell more wine than cocktails so the cocktail menu is a little small, but the drinks were delicious. We got the Smoked Old Fashioned with applewood and the Bramble w/ tequila and lime. This was hands down the best food we had in Estes Park. We shared the Bistro Salad, the Three Sisters, and the Cod dish. OMG!!! The food was SOOOOO GOOOD!!!! Everything was flavorful, balanced, and well prepared. I highly recommend you eat here.

This is from somebody who frequenced Thai restaurants, primarily in the Seattle area. Food quality…read moreand taste was below average. Still okay? If you're looking for a meal, not one I'd highly recommend. Appears to be a family-run operation, service is friendly and timely. One positive, a complimented the typical list of four to six Asian brews with at least half a dozen local microbrews. Our disappointment was amplified as two review sites rated this restaurant the third best in town.

This is such a delicious spot for Thai food. We stopped by for an early dinner after an afternoon…read morehike at Rocky Mountain National Park. We were in the mood for some warm, savory Thai food and this is the place to get it! Parking was pretty easy as they have a few spots neighboring the restaurant. We were quickly seated and our server was very prompt with waters and taking our order. I decided on the Tom yum soup with a mild spice level while J opted for the Pad Kee Mao with a high spice level. The soup was delicious and warm - helpful as I was getting over a cold and I found the spice level very manageable. The mushroom and shrimp were well cooked, plentiful and delicious. I had a good chunk of the pad kee mao as well - I loved the spice level here too. Just the right level to get your eyes watering but not out of control. The savory sauce was amazing and the noodles and chicken were very well cooked. We were one of a couple tables as we entered, but a few more joined while we were there. The sitting area is spacious and I could tell it might get busy later in the evening. All the staff were very helpful, prompt, and kind. Definitely give this place a try on your next visit to Estes Park!

Walked in with other dinner plans but ended up staying! The tuna tartare was to die for - wish I…read morecould order it 10 more times. Elk birria tacos left a little to be desired, the trout was also very pleasant white fish flavor. Monday night not too busy, love the aesthetic of this place. Very mountain vibe (which is what we were looking for).

Good service and ambience, extremely bland food for the price…read more We ordered the chip trip which came with tortilla chips, guac, salsa and queso and it was $16. When I tell you that even Chili's has better chips and guac... the guac was definitely not freshly made. You can even tell by looking at the pictures of it. It was watery and had a weird consistency. Salsa was definitely jarred and the queso was watery and bland. I got the trout for my entree which came with roasted potatoes and salad. Again... bland. The potatoes literally had no seasoning except a drizzle of balsamic glaze. Salad barely had dressing. I wish I was being dramatic, but when I tell you that nothing had any flavor. My boyfriend had the quesadilla which was definitely overpriced for what it was. Part of his quesadilla was empty. I'm not cheap when it comes to food, but the price we paid for this less than mediocre food was insane. I'm really bummed we ended up here on our walk because there are plenty of restaurants around here that had to have been way better than this.

Hard for me to decide 3 or 4 stars. The person working was nice, setup was cool and place was…read moreclean, nice location by the river. Enjoyed the sandwich but coleslaw fell flat. The trailer is set up in the Rock Shop parking lot so you can tour some gift shops. It's a nice big bbq and the smell draws you in. The lady was working all day going back and forth tending the meat so you can tell they're smart with it. Prices are average but the sides I think are too much at $5 each. I got a Pork sandwich for ten bucks and a side of slaw. Other sides were potato salad, beans, and others I probably should have got instead. I love coleslaw with bbq pork sandwiches since you can add it on top for a nice contrast with the meat. The pork was tasty and juicy but a tad plain. The sauce was a tomato based bbq sauce that was good but I like it a bit sweeter and thinner. But there's a hundred ways to make sauce so it was fine. The coleslaw, which I expected to be pretty good for five bucks, was the sloppiest presentation and effort. They opened a grocery store bag of cabbage and carrots, and threw on way too much store bought Lighthouse dressing. How do I know? Cause I buy the same thing, but you're supposed to mix it together, chill it, and season it a bit. Rather than proper bbq slaw, this is salad with coleslaw dressing. When you mix it earlier, the veges soak in the flavor. And adding some vinegar helps get the taste right. Haven't tried the other sides but hopefully they're a bit better. Might stop again but not till they abandon that store bought stuff.

What a great treat! I ordered the brisket quesadilla and it was so good with the melted cheese. Not…read moregreasy! It even got better seating in an Adirondack chair by the creek side listening to the water. So relaxing! I might have put my feet in the water. Great relief from hiking boots. This place is definitely on our list to return to for our next visit. Enjoy! I have to add that I was so relaxed I forgot my purse on Thursday. To make a long story short, some really nice person turned it in to the food truck. After calling & leaving a message, the security guy called back to say my purse was safely found and placed in a secure place. Thank you all involved in finding it:))) It is great to know there are still honest and kind people in the world!!!

The mains were hearty and well executed. The bacon cheeseburger was cooked right, with thick bacon,…read moremelted cheddar, and a toasted brioche bun. Lettuce, tomato, red onion, and house pickles come on the side so you can build it your way. The onion rings were big, golden, and crunchy, and well worth the upgrade. The fish and chips had a light, crispy batter and came with sweet potato fries, coleslaw, and tartar sauce. The comfort plate was a tender steak smothered in mushroom gravy with real mashed potatoes and sautéed squash, which was perfect on a cool Colorado evening. The kids' burger and fries were a hit too. A rich hot drink topped with whipped cream and chocolate drizzle was the perfect finish. Prices are fair for a tourist town, with burgers around $17-22 and appetizers in the low to mid teens. The menu also has a nice mocktail selection and plenty of local Estes Park beers for those who want them. It's relaxed and family-friendly, and the food is honest and satisfying. We'll be back next time we're up in Estes.

Cute place. We wanted breakfast but they apparently only do that on the weekends. We settled for…read morelunch. I got the club. It was good. The bread was very very toasted. Made a mess and kinda tore up the roof of my mouth. It was good though. The French dip was amazing. Next time I'll get that instead. The view is awesome. The weather was perfect to sit on the patio.