Ember is a place of affordable fine dining with an amazing view!! They have both indoor and outdoor…read moreseating and indoors is well decorated w a modern but rustic feel. The three dishes we got were all fantastic! - mango shrimp: came with at least 16 shrimps and such a light and refreshing flavor with the mango - steak frites: easily two meals and steak was delicious - bison flautas: savory and so well balanced with their guacamole Service was excellent as well! Our waitress was super attentive and had no issues with us moving tables and going from outdoors to indoors when we got too toasty outside.

You guys... I am so bummed. I took my mom here the day before Mother's Day because I wanted to…read morecelebrate her. I heard this place was amazing and that it's a must try in Estes Park but please if you have high taste and are expecting big city level quality, do not get your hopes up! It's not good!! Maybe I'm being snotty for coming from a big city (DC and NYC) so I need to lower my expectations, but I've had great food in Colorado so I don't think that's it. But this was upsetting. And I do appreciate the manager for being so kind because it was really a miserable evening. Starting off we had a reservation at 6:30. So I expect to be sat at least by 6:35/6:40. We made this reservation three weeks in advance. But they clearly oversat people without reservations because we didn't get sat until 7:00. That was frustrating. We waited for drinks for about 20 minutes. They were delicious don't get me wrong. These were the highlight of the evening. The pear spritz and grapefruit margarita were fantastic. Loved. We ordered apps next. I don't know why they think goat cheese is a good addition to potato leek soup. I figured I'd try it because why not. Not good. And the focaccia? Two small slices for $4? I would hope that the waiter would've told us what we were getting because yikes. Why is there more butter than bread? We would've paid extra for two more slices but the transparency made us feel jipped. Now let's talk food. Took about 45 minutes. It's busy, I understand. But honestly I thought it might've been out earlier because our food came out lukewarm. Borderline cold. And talk about salt!!! It was like eating the sea. My mom and I both ordered the filet and were horrified to see it was cut. A filet. It dries it out! But yeah, there was no balance. It was salt on salt on salt. Gross. The waiter was very nice and so was the manager. They asked to take it back. But honestly it was just bad so we were ready to leave. They brought out two free glasses of wine which again was nice. But we again, just wanted to be done and go home. We didn't get dessert even though it was offered. Everything fell so short that honestly I didn't even want to try dessert. Again-- the food is bad. All extremely salty. If you like that, there you go. But the fact that it was basically cold? Yeah that's unacceptable. And as I said, grateful to the staff. But starting off not having been sat for 30 minutes after making a reservation weeks in advance? This was pitiful to say the least. Don't go here unless you want drinks and a beautiful view.

Dog friendly indoors! If you like to bring your fur baby on your travels you bring them in to the…read moreBarrel. They don't serve food, only drinks, so you're allowed to bring your pups in. There are normally several food trucks that surround the Barrel which gives you a lot of food choices. Inside reminds me of the old town bars with wooden tables and a floor that is covered with saw dust. You can bring your food inside and then imbibe on great selection of adult beverages they have to enjoy your food with. Dog water bowls are provided throughout the establishment if your pups thirsty add well. Fun place to stop and fill your tank!

Good beer selection. Great food truck (La Cuchina De Mama). Staff was friendly. Outdoor as is fun…read moreand cute. Can't wait to go back.

The Hive is located on the second floor of the Estes Park brewery and the ambiance differs…read moredramatically once you walk upstairs. They have what I'd describe as a modern ambiance and lots of natural lighting w their big windows. Food was reasonably priced especially the steaks that were both less than $30!! Beers were fantastic - I'm a huge fan of wheat beers and they had four good ones. Service was attentive and fast! Our waitress was Jennifer and she did an excellent job taking care of us.

This was a disappointment after seeing the high ratings on some sites…read more It was very hot in the upstairs dining room and only halfway through dinner did they turn on some semblance of AC. We were seated in an odd location that seemed to have cleaning supplies and other miscellaneous elements scattered next to it. When being seated, we were given an additional menu that they apparently only offer on certain days, which was not the day that we were there. Service was inconsistent and a bit awkward: sometimes a lot of explanation and attention, sometimes abruptness or nothing. The elk burger was fine and the trout was good. The greens that came with the trout tasted like they were drenched in butter. The fries were described by the person who ordered them as the worst they'd ever had. I didn't think it was that bad, but they did come out basically cold. They also ended by asking to leave a review and mention the server name in the review.

This was a fun bar to stop in, big space to explore and different seating areas. The bartender had…read morea spunk and snark that was kinda friendly still that fit the whole vibe. I didn't get to spend to much time here because my friends husband can't handle his liquor, LOL. But, definitely an interesting space with lots to look at. I love the entire front of an old car built into the bar wall -- I cannot say I have ever seen that before!! Cool job whoever thought of and constructed that!

Great place to unwind. Will return. Casual, relaxing and a little irreverent. We just had a few…read morebeers and a few laughs with our bartender.

All three dishes had a lot of favor. I was really happy with the nachos felt like the most bang for…read moretheir buck. Tons of flavor .. the pork chili wasn't very spicy but it had a little kick. The beef rib was really good too. A little pricey for one rib, but with the mashed potatoes and asparagus it's definitely filling. The lobster mac and cheese also was great too. Overall a nice space, nice and cool and air-conditioned on a hot day.. the staff was very helpful without me even asking they took some water out to my dog because it was getting warm out.

Fair warning: the "birria tacos" are not birria tacos. They're essentially regular tacos, and when…read morewe politely pointed this out, our waitress argued with us instead of addressing the concern. Unfortunately, the rest of the meal wasn't much better. The food was bland, uninspired, and nowhere near worth the prices being charged. For what we paid, we expected much better quality, flavor, and service. Overall, an overpriced and disappointing dining experience that we won't be repeating.

We decided to try Antlers Rooftop Tavern because we were excited about the rooftop views…read more Our server, Eren, was friendly, attentive, and made sure we were taken care of throughout our visit. There were a couple of mix-ups with our order, including Mezcal which has a very distinct taste accidentally being added to my margarita, and some incorrect side dishes but the staff handled everything quickly and professionally. Since the restaurant had only recently reopened with a new menu, the mistakes were understandable. I ordered the Smashburger with fries, and my friend had the chicken fajita sandwich with a salad. The food was delicious, and the prices were reasonable for the area. The rooftop offers beautiful views of Estes Park and is conveniently located right in the shopping district. The only downside was the orange barrier coverings around parts of the rooftop while renovations were being completed. They blocked some of the views and took away a bit of the ambiance. Once those renovations are finished, this will be an even better spot. Great food, attentive service, and a fantastic location, I would definitely visit again once the renovations are completed.

TLDR: There was a large piece of plastic and a bone from the meat in my food…read more Service: Me and my friend were really excited for this place but the food was extremely mid. We sat down and about 10 minutes later, a couple sat behind us and our waitress visited and brought water to their table first instead of ours. In addition, another couple behind us was not seen by any waiter/waitress and had to ask a worker (who might have been an assistant manager? Although, not clear what his position was) if they can order with him. Overall service felt scattered, a bit slow overall, and unprofessional. Food: I ordered the tex mex bowl with barbacoa. It tasted as expected, nothing spectacular. However, there was a massive piece of plastic in my food. I let the waitress know and she apologized on behalf of the kitchen. I kept the meal because I hate waste and I didn't see any other plastic pieces in the food. Right after I found the plastic, I also discovered a bone in the meat. It was big enough to hurt a tooth if I had bit down on it but thankfully I spit it out before I chewed my food completely. While a bone might be normal to find in meat, I was certainly unhappy that now two objects were in this food. I was never comped for my meal and the manager never visited my table to apologize. I only write reviews if I had a fantastic experience or when I feel the need to warn others about the restaurant. I recommend choosing another restaurant before choosing this one if you prefer quality food and service.

We had a fabulous experience at the Bull Pin in May 2026, when we bought out the venue for a…read moregathering of family and friends the night before our son's wedding. They were terrific to work with on planning and things went so smoothly! Our guests greatly enjoyed the bowling and arcade games, and there was plenty of room for socializing. The food was delicious and plentiful. The entire team was a pleasure to work with -- so attentive to all the details. It was the perfect way to kick off our joyful weekend. HIGHLY recommend it!

Great food, fast service. Plenty of space for a big group. Plenty of parking. Indoor/outdoor space.read more

Fantastic place to have dinner at Estes Park, my husband had the ribeye and I had the best fish 'n…read morechips in the world! Service was excellent and we loved the music and ambiance!

I had the rib eye steak with asparagus, a loaded baked potato, and crab cakes for the appetizer…read more Others had the brat selection, the brussel sprouts, and the shrimp apetizers. The steak was a tad overcooked beyond medium rare. There was a lot of gristle to cut through. The steak knives were not sharp, and made cutting the meat that was a bit tough difficult. It seemed underseasoned. A great steak I'd eat without sauce. This one I should have requested sauce. The baked potato was small. The sour cream was stingy. The skin was tough, as if it had been cooking for a long time. I was really wanting a big baked potato with butter, cheese, sour cream, bacon, and chives. This one was disappointing. My crab cakes were the hero of the meal -- very tasty and moist. The wild game brats were disappointing. It was a selection of several different kinds of game meat, but the pieces were small and too spicy. The cheese on the board had been cut into squares and left out a bit too long. The asparagus was thick and long. Could have been cooked a little bit longer to make them more tender. The brussel sprouts were overcooked. Some people prefer them a little toasted on the outside, though. I didn't like the shrimp sauce. The shrimp were small. There was bread soaked in the sauce that actually made the bread taste bad. The shrimp were not shelled.