Food was 3 stars. Nice spot in a touristy town. Service was super friendly and the ambiance is chill. Its a good spot for groups or families with indoor and outdoor seating. They have live music at times. I had a burger which on paper sounded awesome and it probably would've been if it was not so overcooked. I asked for medium is and it 2 minutes away from charred. The cheese was not even melted in top....dont think its worth $23. Fries were cold. Wish it was a bit better read more

Rockies - American Near Me - Grand Lake, Colorado

Great option for sit down dining. Weekends offer live music (day and night) and ample space for dancing as well as outdoor dining. I wasn't feeling up to par so chose the Grilled Cheese with Tomato Soup. I was not disappointed as the soup was creamy and flavorful and the sammy hit the spot! My boyfriend had the burger and noted the burger and tots were cooked to his satisfaction. Rockies is situated on the Main Street, so easily accessible from street parking. Restrooms are also accessible but a tight squeeze. read more

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Great lunch spot for an afternoon in downtown Grand Lake! Calm, laid back environment. The service was attentive and good. They have both indoor and outdoor seating. The food was wonderful! We ordered the Joshua burger, loaded tater tots, and the club. Would stop again! read more

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Stopped in for dinner and drinks, service was fast, kind and quick, we were seated right away! The fried green tomatoes * extra crispy * were absolutely fantastic! Cool little patio, would be a fun stop to hangout during the summer. read more

Went on the off season so we were the only people there. At first glance it seemed expensive but when the food came out the portions were very big and the sandwhiches also came with a choice of salad. The banana bread was very good and locals were extremely nice. read more

Went here for lunch on a Tuesday. Lots of places not open mid-week. They are missing out on LOTS of business! Rockies was PACKED at noon! Servers, bar staff, cooks did amazing keeping up. Food was incredible as well. Waterfront burger was great. I didn't care for the tons of grilled onions on it. But that's a personal preference, and it easily comes off. I got the apple pecan salad as a side (no upcharge!!) and it's sooooo good!! Husband got the cheesesteak sandwich with tater tots. Best meal he had eaten on our 2 week road trip! Their sour was awesome too! read more

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We popped in. Left after being seated. Tables weren't bussed, drunk locals at the bar. Overpriced. The place felt off. Went back to Sagebrush BBQ for the third time this weekend. read more

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A $24 dollar burger is....ridiculous. While the burger was good, $24 bucks was not commensurate with the food.

We sat outside at the bar and service was great. I loved the classic rock playing. Everything was great, including food. They have a dog friendly patio! I loved seeing everyone's pups (made me miss my dog). I think if you're coming out of the national park and find yourself in Grand Lake, I think this is a good spot for some food after a hike/drive. I got the BLT and it was delicious. My husband got a burger and he said it was pretty good. He had the plate clean. read more

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Food and service were both great. We were a "needy" party of 8 and they handled us with no issues. Friendly fast service.

I'm not sure if they normally serve breakfast but it was good! The service was quick and super friendly. An easy stop before starting the Memorial Day weekend read more

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A great place in downtown Grand Lake! Service was awesome, and the burgers were good! It's a bit pricey for what it is, but they also have a fun outdoor area with live music, so it's worth it when you factor that in. read more

The staff at Rockies were very friendly and let us change tables to a shadier spot but it all went downhill from there. Our server started off strong by confirming our order and asking if we're ok with the charcuterie coming out first - which we were ok with. Our drinks came out relatively fast, then our food took over an hour. We didn't mind waiting but our server never came to check on us and we wanted another round of drinks. We flagged down another server who said she would find ours. Shortly after that our server emerged, didn't make eye contact with us and walked right past us - three times! The other server checked on us twice before our server came to get our drink order. Why didn't SHE just take our order?? So frustrating. She did eventually take our order. 20 minutes later, the other server came by to ask if we were ok. We said we didn't have drinks and she asked what we ordered. At that point she told us one of the beers we ordered is out of stock. Why didn't our waitress tell us this in the first place? She did say she would take the beer, which we appreciated. Finally our food came out, but not the charcuterie. They couldn't tell us which burger was medium vs medium rare. The tater tots were overcooked and crumbled at our finger tips. The grilled cheese sounded great but lacked cheese and it wasn't fully melted. When we asked for the bill, our server told us she needed to take my card and run it inside. Despite my reservations, I agreed. When I got the receipt I saw that we were charged for the beer that was not in stock. That was the last straw- I asked for the manager (which I never do). The bartender told me he was cooking and offered to help. I let him know the whole story and the hostess (who was so sweet) heard and took over. She not on refunded the beer but gave a us a 50% discount. While that was very nice and she apologized profusely, I cannot recommend this place. Perhaps they are working out some kinks but they definitely have issues. read more

Rockies - $18 for this grilled cheese which is supposed to have 4 different kinds of cheese. - American Near Me - Grand Lake, Colorado

I do not recommend the caprese salad. The vinaigret dressing is just pure vinegar and i could not physically eat it without coughing. Just the fumes of it made me cough. 100% do not recommend. I sent it back and they replaced it with the same. The shrimp was tasty and cooked just right. read more

Great patio with live music for the 4th of July! Great service! The food was just ok. My husband had the mushroom Swiss burger and I had the chicken kabobs with rice and plantains. The chicken was good but the portion was small for how much the dish cost. The rice was under cooked. The plantains were very delicious! read more

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Food was ok but the service was extremely slow. It was however lunchtime on the July 4th weekend, but we waited over half an hour for the food to arrive at our table. read more

Rockies - Hostess desk flowers - American Near Me - Grand Lake, Colorado

Have been in this area many times over the years, but never ate here and gave it a try. The inside is nothing to write home about. It certainly needs a good cleaning and update. Our server was not doing a great job as we waited for everything. The menu is varied, with appetizers, burgers, sandwiches and a few entrees. At 1 pm they were out of their elk sausage soup. We decided to share the wonton appetizer, which came out quickly and was good. Ham and cheese were hot and gooey and the guacamole dipping sauce was good. I ordered a bacon cheeseburger with fries for my meal, which came out cooked at the right temperature and the fries were good. Why 3 stars? Service wasn't good, flies were all over, and our lunch was $75. I don't think I have ever eaten an $18 cheeseburger before. I have had $10 burgers which were just as good. I know this is a tourist spot, but we paid more for our meal here than anywhere we did in Denver. read more

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Atmosphere - Just OK. The restaurant is on the small side and some of the tables are picnic tables and bench seating. Service - Disappointing. Our server paid little to no attention once our food was delivered. Food - Good. My wife and I shared a fried wonton with ham and cheese appetizer, which was great. I ordered the Double American Cheeseburger. The patties are 5 oz each and so the protein on a double is substantial. The hamburger was cooked to order and the house sauce tasty. The French Fries were decent. The bun was fairly fresh. Overall Value - Average. My burger and fries alone were priced at $22. Yes, the meal was good and it is a tourist town. However, the restaurant atmosphere is lousy and the prices are more than I would consider being a decent value. read more

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We really enjoyed it! We were actually on our way to a different restaurant and stumbled on this location. We took a look at the menu--which was an odd mixture of cultures but suited our different pallets, and decided to give it a go. We were pleasantly surprised! Everyone in our group enjoyed their meals. The service was good, not great. They weren't super busy, but kept bussing our table like they had a line out the door which didn't feel super welcoming, but the speed to get our food was pretty fast. Everything that was hot came out right after it was cooked instead of sitting under a heat lamp. Everything that was supposed to be cold came out nice and fresh and crisp. I had the poke bowl which had refreshing flavor and the seared tuna was surprisingly perfectly cooked and not fishy at all. The family had burgers and caprese salads and duck drummettes. We wished the caprese had basil, but alas it was on a large bed of spring greens. Skip the greens and just eat the barrata with tomato and crostini and it was still delicious. Duck was strange tasting. Was hoping the duck would be super crisp and have a better sauce. It had a very fatty flavor, even for duck. Burgers were great. Cooked well, and accompanied by quality ingredients. We had tater tots as a side for the burgers and they were perfect. We would recommend this place for their patio and ability to serve quality food in a timely manner. We came on a Tuesday afternoon, so not super busy. read more

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Food was ok. Slow service with half-hearted smile. I really miss when the waitstaff seemed happy and genuine with their job. Burger wasn't medium rare as requested, side dressing forgotten until waitstaff was reminded. Tomato's were included on club sandwich despite being requested left off. Sandwich itself was good. Bar drink, albeit pretty good, took a while to come out despite being a slow hour. Not a place I necessarily revisit. read more

Wife and I had a very nice, clean meal; each with a bowl of tomato soup, and we shared a (plentiful) grilled cheese sandwich and (again plentiful) tater tots. Wife also had a seasonal pumpkin beer that she enjoyed. Staff was friendly and fast. Dining area is pleasant, including the outdoor seating. Restrooms were clean. We're grateful we stopped in despite some low-score reviews. Rockies has our recommendation. read more

I had a horrible experience there. They charged me $130 for five beers and three mixed drinks and in order of hard-boiled eggs. I spoke to the owner about it and he told me that it was fair and that I needed to accept what happened. If I do this in another bar in Grand Lake I pay about $40. I'm tired of this because it's happened more than once. And I wanted to warn people not to go there if they don't want to be way overcharged. read more

Terrible food, food took forever, made my sister sick andy dad queazy, the only thing good is the music.

Less than sub par food for the cost. Burgers were charred, tots were ok. My friend had the Mac and cheese and she said it was delicious. Our server was good and attentive. The food just was not good. read more

Food was good and service was very good. The margaritas were mostly ice. My father-in-law found a bread bag clip in his toppings for his burger. read more

If you missed the food and service from The Waterfront, give Rockies a chance! Same Rockies name but new chef/owner, new menu, new staff, and it's all excellent! Our family has been 3x this summer and it has been a consistent and high-quality experience each time. Family favorites: deviled eggs and brussels sprouts (both from starter menu but a full meal together); poke bowl with ahi tuna (or chicken); the waterfront burger w/ caramelized onions; bread pudding. Casual atmosphere inside and out, plus an awesome new indoor/outdoor bar and patio space with live music. Our new GL GO-TO!!! I'll post photos next trip... read more

Only the restrooms were worth stopping for. The food was not good at all. Traveling with my Dining Partner and daughters, we stopped here to use the restroom, but we were also hungry. It was the first place we came to. I wish I would have parked on the Eastern part of town. I understand that we went in winter, and that may affect some of the food issues. But still. I noticed there was an elk sausage sandwich, and an elk sandwich on the menu. I'm not much for sausage due to the fat content, so I ordered the elk sandwich. Much to my surprise, I was brought an elk sausage in a hotdog bun. I was too shocked to say anything, and too hungry to not eat it. It was decent, but what I really wanted was a nice lean sandwich. Dining Partner ordered the tilapia. I've made plenty of frozen tilapia in my day, but this was soo fishy!! I couldn't believe it. She ate her salad and my fries. Daughter 1 ordered the pasta Alfredo. Staff asked if she wanted to add chicken. I noticed the $7 price tag, but she was saying "yes" before I could say "no". This was the most disgusting of the dishes. The chicken was a fried patty, sliced. The texture was slimy. The flavor was unswallowable. I actually spat it out. The Alfredo sauce was also terrible. It tasted slightly sour, or, spoiled. I'm not saying it was. I'm just saying that's how it tasted. She ate her fries. Daughter 2 ordered the peanut butter and jelly and was not disappointed. Upon "completion" of our meal, waitstaff asked if she could box up the Alfredo and chicken. I said "no, thank you. It was disgusting", and she said I should have told her sooner. The issue is, we hadn't seen her between dropping off the food and her bringing the check. Yes, she took the Alfredo off the bill. I'm glad she didn't offer to swap it with something, because I don't know what it would have been. PBJ, maybe. Overall, the waitstaff wasn't horrible, but the food was. I would not eat here again if you paid for my flight and meal. If you're in Grand Lake, keep walking past Rockies. There are plenty of other restaurants. You can thank me later!!! :) read more

Really disappointing! We had pasta dishes and they were terrible. The meatballs were unthawed and tasted funky. The wait staff seemed disinterested and inattentive. The dining area seems run down and not really clean. I recommend avoiding this place. read more

A local referred us, it must have been a friends place. From the lack of service to many menu items not available, it was a bad experience. I even shared with the server how bad the chips and salsa were, the chips were to even fully cooked floppy. She said "I'm sorry and thank you." read more

Came here with my family passing through town on our way out of the park. They were able to seat us quickly and service was fine. Food was mediocre. I had a burger which again was fine. My father & sister both got the fish and chips and were entirely unimpressed. The fish was way over cooked & had too much batter. My mom had a gyro which she seemed ok with. Overall it was OK. Wouldn't come back as there are other options in town to try. read more

I came here with a group of 6 and we all agree the food was just average. My burger didn't have much flavor. They did have a good beer selection, I enjoyed their seasonal grapefruit lager! Our waitress was nice but not very knowledgeable about the menu. There were several basic questions that could not be answered. I think they need to train their staff a bit better on the menu. But overall a descent lunch spot. read more

Ok, so I know it is the end of the season, but this place was garbage. We had a feeling it was going to be bad the minute we were seated and given menus. I even told my family we could just leave $5 on the table and walk out. We got a "chicken burger" that was rubbery and tasted like it was a budget store-bought product that they dropped in a frier. Honestly, I have bought frozen things better than this. The other thing we got was a burger and it was equally bad. It tasted like a Bar-S frozen patty from Walmart covered in wayyyyy too much mayo and mustard. The electric fireplace had trophies above it which were all identical. I looked at them closely on the way out and they all had labels for movies on them. Maybe an effort to convince people it is an award winning establishment??? It was a waste of $50. Probably the worst place I have eaten at in decades. Also, the waiter tried to take the payment terminal from me before I could answer the review it prompted me for. I suspect this was an effort to control/fake the reviews. read more

This place is so bad we actually laughed! Everything is out of a can or bag. Drinks took way too long and the inside was empty. Host was rude. Waitress was an absolute sweetheart. The days of EG's are loooong gone. read more

Rockies - Empty Tequeno. - American Near Me - Grand Lake, Colorado

We were excited to try this fairly new restaurant in Grand Lake. The "crispy" onion rings were soggy. I ordered a hot tea. It's $2.99 on the menu but I was charged $3.99. When I questioned the waitress she said it was $3.99. When I showed her the menu she just looked at us. No apologies. No offer to make it right. They will not show you a bill until after you give them your credit card and swipe it on their hand held kiosk. We won't be back. You won't be in business long with your ethics. read more

Rockies - a receipt for a restaurant - American Near Me - Grand Lake, Colorado

This was the most unexpected delight! We had headed to a different restaurant for dinner, only to be told there'd be an hour plus wait. Since we were starving, we decided to walk down the street, and we were a bit skeptical when we walked past Rockies, just because there weren't a ton of people there, and we were going to be sitting at a picnic bench. I asked the group that was leaving if it was good, and they raved about it, so we decided to give it a shot! I am so glad we did! We had a pitcher of mojitos which were out of this world, and then the grilled chicken over cilantro arisottado rice...I would seriously have the rice delivered to my house every day if I could! SOOOOO delicious and flavorful! We also had one of the burgers and that was equally delicious. The owner came out and chatted with us, and he was so friendly. And everyone in our group (all nine of us) really enjoyed what we ordered! I'll add it to my list of Grand Lake faves! read more

Glad to see Eric has a new location and has incorporated many of the menu features from the Waterfront! The Poke Bowl is back with all the options. We had the Poke Bowl, The Waterfront burger and Apple Farro which all turned out great as expected. Rockies is a good alternative to the Sage Brush or One Love! read more

My daughter and her boyfriend went to dinner there and ordered a burger and a veggie burger. First of all, they forgot to put in the order for the burger and so it arrived 40 minutes after the veggie burger. The veggie burger was not good at all, and the burger was not cooked in the middle. Just a very bad meal all around. read more

Delicious! My son ordered chicken tacos and I had fish tacos. Both proteins were prepared perfectly in a light crisp tempura, topped with a fresh slaw of cabbage, onion, tomato and a chipotle mayo (with a little kick) on the side for drizzling on top. Excellent fresh corn tortillas and flour tortillas. All of it was very tasty! My husband had the meat lover's burger seasoned and sauced well, that had a nicely spiced elk sausage on top on a homemade roll. The fries were thin and crispy and oh so addictive!! Pamela was outstanding in her cheerful, professional service!! This place is definitely up-and-coming. Pamela let us know about their continued renovation and expansion of their outdoor dining. We visited in May when it was still chilly and sat indoors at a booth. Try this place if you're visiting Grand Lake. They are clearly proud of their establishment, and it shines through in their delicious food and attention to the customer. We'll be back on our next visit to this part of Colorado for sure! read more

Excellent breakfast menu. The breakfast burrito is delicious, the best I have had. Definitely going back for lunch and dinner!

Home of the 12 oz $11 milkshake. I kid you not. Mediocre food at outrageous prices. Much better food elsewhere.