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    River Rock Cafe

    4.1 (101 reviews)
    ModerateBars, Seafood, American
    Open 7:00 am - 8:00 pm

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    What's the vibe?
    Moderate noise
    Good for kids
    Good for groups

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    Chelsea M.

    Such a cute place! Stopped in driving through to Estes park. Took some updated menu photos.

    All American Breakfast green chile
    Katiuska C.

    Riquísimo todo 100% recomendado , la comida te deja con la boca abierta una porción muy grande y el sabor delicioso , la atención es magnífica te hacen sentir bienvenido.

    Cod Basket special with sweet potato wedges and tartar sauce
    Neva G.

    On the main floor of the Antler's Inn in Walden, Colorado is the rustically charming River Rock Cafe. It's arguably the best restaurant in town, with a variety of meals at different price points. The location on Main Street had parking in front as well as on the side. Our visit on a Friday evening found the restaurant quite busy. The hostess was friendly, and our server, Karen, was cheerful despite being the only server. (Like many businesses, they're having staffing troubles.) The dining room was cosy and lively with 70s rock music, but not enough noise to impede a conversation. Decor is timber and river rock, that suits this small town in North Park. The special today was a cod basket ($10.99) - two pieces of fried cod that tasted fresh, served piping hot, with choice of sides--we both selected sweet potato wedges. Our beverages were kept filled, and Karen was happy to send us off with to-go cups. We didn't choose dessert--but peach, cherry or blackberry cobblers sounded wonderful.

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    Extensive menu with traditional American fare, burgers and salads. The service was friendly service. The dining areas are nice nice in historic inn in Walden, Colorado

    Carrot cake, literally 4 inches square
    Jonathan H.

    If you ever find yourself lost in Northern Colorado, and don't mind a scary, dumpy looking town, stop at the River Rock Cafe. This building has to be the nicest building in town. The outside of the building is greatly deceiving, as I drove past it 3 times refusing to believe that what I was looking at was a hotel. The inside is beautiful though. The waitress insisted that the Reuben sandwich was delicious, so I ordered it. My daughter has been a nightmare with food this entire trip, so she only ordered onion rings. My Reuben was indeed delicious. It made the drive to this town feel worth it. The onion rings were given two thumbs up. Though I was totally full, we were told the Peach Cobbler and Carrot Cake were amazing, so I ordered both. Yep, both amazing. Excuse me, I need to go lay down now to digest. I look forward to breakfast here in the morning. ----- Okay, we have eaten here daily now. Today we've eaten here twice because it is the only place open on a Sunday in town. The All American Breakfast is delicious and I could eat it daily. I tried the French Dip for dinner tonight, and it is epically delicious.

    Bar area.
    Manny D.

    Found this little quaint place in Walden, CO in a very rustic way food was excellent. I had the half pound burger, patty, fries and bun were hot and fresh were excellent. My wife had the BLT with sweet potato fries. if we are ever in this part of Colorado, we will come and visit again. Stacey is an excellent server.

    Chicken fried chicken with lots of breading and a thin layer of chicken.

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    Very Good food! I ordered the chipotle burger (medium) & cup of green chili. Perfectly cooked and seasoned. Nice, quiet little hunting town.

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    Food was bad, hour and a half wait, had to we get new food, order is wrong. Should've gotten pizza.

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    Bird & Jim - Chocolate croissant, woodpecker, coffee, and cinnamon roll!

    Bird & Jim

    4.4(1.5k reviews)
    46.2 mi
    $$

    Love this place and will be thinking about it on our next trip through town. Wow! What a vibe!…read more Things were picking up by the time we got there for lunch. We were greeted by a really nice blonde girl that showed us our seats. She was down to earth and was just beaming with great vibes. Then we got Matt. As if the experience wasn't already great from hanging out with friends, Matt invited us with an amount of aloha that is only found in Hawaii! We ordered chips and onion dip. The ramekin that the onion dip came with was really small compared to the amount of chips we received. It was delicious! Maybe substitute toasted bread next time? I ordered the poke and that was outstanding! It came with a creamy ginger dip that tied things together. For being landlocked and in the mountains, this is a dish I will remember! Matt also brought out a Hong Kong sriacha that definitely elevated everything. The reggae (music), positive vibes, and down to earth feel was a great way to end our trip before getting back to the grind. What a place! The scenery speaks for itself too and the staff is top notch!

    Bird and Jim is spacious, with comfortable couches and table/chair dinning areas…read more We started our meals with arugula salad paired with chowder soup for appetizers. For entrees, we selected carnivore and sweet potato gnocchi. One major thing I liked about their dishes is the variety of vegetables within the soup and entrees. Carnivore had freshly sautéed broccoli, and Gnocchi had zucchini, onions, and cauliflowers. It makes the whole meal feel more healthy and balanced. We finished our meal with lady bird bread pudding. Overall the service was great and welcoming. Highly recommend! PS. They also offer to send out a postcard for you. I enjoyed writing the postcard in the restaurant!

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    Bird & Jim - The bar

    The bar

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    French Fries

    Bird & Jim - Diet Coke® ($4)

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    Diet Coke® ($4)

    Laundry - Pimento Cheese and Crackers Steamboat Springs

    Laundry

    4.5(817 reviews)
    33.6 mi
    $$

    We celebrated my 30th birthday here and made our reservation more than 45 days in advance. It…read moredefinitely paid off -- we were given a prime booth table in a great location. The team mentioned that the special seating was because we had booked so far ahead, which I really appreciated. It was a thoughtful touch that made the night feel even more special. The service was also amazing! My drink was not what I expected and they were willing to comp and give me a new drink, which was very nice. Our dishes: - blue claw crab - dip / pancetta / chimichurri / whipped ricotta/ crackers (SO YUM) - carpaccio* - bison / roasted mushroom aioli / arugula salad / crispy parmesan (one of my favorite dishes, MUST!) - beets salad - pumpernickel / sheep down under / arugula / orange marmalade / pistachio (good!) - gnocchi special - diver scallops - shaved truffle / lemon / saffron arancini / 10 year balsamic (really tasty, well cooked!) - pork chop - 16oz hayden fresh / cider brine / kiss of smoke / apple butter (my FAVORITE) - crispy potatoes - truffle parmesan / pistachio pesto / black pepper aioli (better than expected!) - bread pudding bourbon anglaise / vanilla bean / cinnamon Although pricey, I would go back in the future!

    We went in after 8pm and sat at the bar. It was very empty with only one other couple at the bar…read more Bartender was friendly Bread pudding ($14) was really small but it was good with the sauce Pavlova mess ($14) was very tasty and a good portion My partner said his feelin randy ($18) drink was good This place is owned by the creek side cafe owner next door

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    Laundry - Bar, public seating table

    Bar, public seating table

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    Crisp Fresh Fries Happy Hour Steamboat Springs

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    Cavalryman Steakhouse - Ribeye with red wine mushrooms & loaded baked potato.

    Cavalryman Steakhouse

    3.3(184 reviews)
    51.8 mi
    $$$

    Absolutely spectacular humans!…read more The steak is spectacular! Thank you for all you do!

    We stopped in during the afternoon while traveling and were short on time. One of the reasons we…read morechose this place was because it had been recommended to us by ChatGPT for its good atmosphere and food, so we arrived with positive expectations. If you are on a schedule, hungry, or just passing through, I strongly recommend having a reservation before going. Another issue was the online menu experience. Their website would not open properly for us, and the menu information we found online did not match the physical menu we were given at the restaurant. That made it difficult to plan ahead or know what to expect before arriving. The host was initially kind enough to seat us at the bar so we would not be turned away, which we appreciated. We ordered a quick meatball dish to go and were told it would be about 10 minutes. Unfortunately, it ended up taking around 45 minutes. Had we been informed clearly from the beginning that the food would be significantly delayed, and that not having a reservation would place us at the back of the queue, we would have simply gone somewhere else and saved everyone the inconvenience. By the time the food arrived, we were tired and frustrated. During the wait, it was explained to us that because we did not have a reservation, other orders had to be prioritized ahead of ours. While the meal was ultimately provided at no charge, the overall experience was stressful and not ideal for travelers on a tight schedule. If you plan to visit, especially while on the road, I would recommend reserving in advance and allowing extra time. Good luck!

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    Cavalryman Steakhouse - Charming decor.

    Charming decor.

    Cavalryman Steakhouse - Looked good but can this chef cook a steak? I think not

    Looked good but can this chef cook a steak? I think not

    Cavalryman Steakhouse - Dirty1 Martini & Rocky Mountain Oysters.

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    Dirty1 Martini & Rocky Mountain Oysters.

    Steamboat Meat & Seafood - BLT

    Steamboat Meat & Seafood

    3.8(44 reviews)
    33.6 mi
    $$

    For true fans of what a real deli should be, this place is simply the best in town! Let me first…read moresay that I am an unabashed NYC sandwich guy. The delicatessens in the city are scrappy, endlessly interesting epicurean melting pots with flavors often represented from around the world. SM&S is exactly like this with yummy food specialties around the store from seafood, meats, cheeses, seedy crackers, freshly made pastas & sauces to go, soups, etc. And YES, the sandwiches are the star of the show! I've been regularly going to the Boat since the mid-90s after moving here from New York, and I was psyched to find a "real" deli serving up ultra-thinly sliced best-in-class Boars Head cold cuts. Plus, the bread is just right with a bit of delicious doughiness & chew to the texture, NOT like some other more popular main street sandwich shops where the bread is soullessly airy & fluffy, and covered in wildly inappropriate sesame seeds. Service has ALWAYS been friendly to me and my party, but I'll say that if you're looking for fake, over-the-top fain, then look elsewhere. These are real people, making real sandwiches, that are real delicious. Really!!!

    Killer spot to grab a quick sandwich! The staff is nice and friendly. They turn the food fast, as…read morelong as they are not too busy. They have a nice menu, which has a variety of flavors and styles of sandwiches. I've never ordered any meat or seafood out of the case / freezer, but, the selection looks outstanding. I want to try the raviolis next time. The drinks and speciality grocery items are great - nice hard to find Italian products.

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    Steamboat Meat & Seafood - THANK YOU Steamboat for choosing Steamboat Meat & Seafood as your 2022 Best Catering Service! We are so honored and thankful.

    THANK YOU Steamboat for choosing Steamboat Meat & Seafood as your 2022 Best Catering Service! We are so honored and thankful.

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    Steamboat Meat & Seafood

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    Mazzola's Italian Restaurant - Chicken Parmesan

    Mazzola's Italian Restaurant

    4.4(636 reviews)
    33.6 mi
    $$

    Calvin was our server and rocked it. Excellent food and service. So good we ordered pizza to go. We…read morewill return soon.

    Unfortunately we had a less than amazing experience here. I really don't make many "bad" reviews…read morebut I feel like this is necessary. The food was good, no complaints there but unfortunately the service was lacking. We arrived on a Friday around 6 PM with no reservations. We spoke to the host and he added us to the waitlist. It was a 15-20 minute wait and we received a text that our spot at the bar was ready in just under 15 minutes. When we returned, there was a wait to speak to the host. Two parties in front of us. We waited. When it was finally our turn to speak to him a couple came rushing down the stairs, cut in front of us and headed to the open spots at the bar. The host proceeded to ignore us and instead sat the couple who didn't have a reservation and was not on the waitlist at those bar spots. I spoke up and said we had just received a text that they were ready to seat us, luckily two additional spots opened shortly afterwards but it really rubbed us the wrong way that the host completely ignored us after we had been waiting in line to help people who just walked in and cut the line. Another thing that wasn't great is that the host brought that couple menus and did not bring us any. We had to get up and ask him for some. Finally, the service at the bar was terrible. We had to ask to order and the bartender never asked if our food was ok or if we needed anything else. I've worked as a server before and I know the bartenders get very busy but we didn't even get the bare minimum. When it was time to pay and tip, the bartender filled our beer glass halfway... I assume as a "sorry for neglecting you, please still give me a good tip". Overall just a very disappointing experience from a customer service standpoint.

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    Mazzola's Italian Restaurant - Interior

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    Mazzola's Italian Restaurant - Flat bread

    Flat bread

    Mazzola's Italian Restaurant - Garlic shrimp appetizer size with amazing dipping sauce

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    Garlic shrimp appetizer size with amazing dipping sauce

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