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    Rockwater Grill and Bar

    4.3 (34 reviews)
    ModerateSandwiches, Burgers
    Closed 12:00 pm - 12:00 am (Next day)
    Updated 3 weeks ago

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    ROCKWATER GRILL AND BAR ATMOSPHERE

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    Moderate noise
    Dogs allowed
    Outdoor seating
    Good for kids

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    Beef dip and crispy chicken burger with poutine

    Amazing food and amazing service! We had the beef dip and crispy chicken burger with poutine. Beers were ice cold. Patio seating with nice music. No notes.

    Cacio e pepe tortellini
    Lauren L.

    I walked in without knowing much about Rockwater, but I thought at the least I could grab a cold beer. Instead, I stumbled on a gem! The bar staff were kind and welcoming, and I felt like a regular the second I walked in. The beer selection was great and I went with a dry hopped sour. What surprised me most was the food! I had the buffalo cauliflower to start and the portion was so large I barely made a dent. They were fried well and very saucy. I went on the pasta of the day recommendation for my main which was a cacio e pepe tortellini and it was delicious, a filling dinner after a day of mountain hiking. I would recommend this place to all travelers looking for a comfortable place to have a good bite!

    steak and fries
    Betchaii C.

    Great service!!! The food is really good.I love how they cook their steak, also the fries is absurd!!!

    Pulled Pork Poutine
    John M.

    I had the Pulled Pork Poutine. It is the best poutine I've ever had. Great service as well considering we weren't buying any alcoholic drinks. Definitely a bar atmosphere which isn't for me, but great if that's your thing.

    Bradley P.

    Took for ever to get our menus it was nice that it was on the river. And the wait her is super nice. the restaurant was calm and on the water and if felt very comfortable . and the foot was nothing special

    a pint of beer on a picnic table
    Paul G.

    Interesting place with two opposite sides. There is the interior tavern which is dark and a little rusty and then there is this marvellous patio with flower baskets on the river. In summer the patio is the place to be. Simple menu. The grilled chicken and pulled pork sandwiches were very good. Pulled pork had cabbage and cheese. The house salad has vinaigrette, tomatoes, and beet slivers. 16 beers on tap. I highly recommend the Wit beer.

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    Kailey S.

    Their website specifically mentions how they "cater to large groups" but our experience was the opposite. We walked in at 8:45pm (they're open until 12am) we were a group of 7 stopping in for a drink and to order takeout for our family group of 15 after a long day on the river. Our plan was to order a few appetizers for everyone ti share. We were immediately met with attitude from one of the bartenders saying they won't accommodate a take out order that large because they "don't want to put the added pressure on the kitchen" yet, when we asked if we could order food for the table and then take it in to-go boxes, she said "you can do whatever you want with the food once it hits the table" The bar was EMPTY. We wanted to sit at the bar but the. We're told "we'd prefer you sit down at a table, it's easier for us" So, we ordered 1 drink and ended up ordering food from the restaurant Nextdoor. We almost considered walking out because the service was THAT horrible. Wouldn't recommend coming here if you have more than a 4-person family. Apparently "big groups" are too stressful for an empty restaurant. They should really assess their service or change their website. For what it's worth, 2 of the other servers were very nice but for some reason, the one we encountered first just didn't want to give us the time of day. When we asked for a food menu at the bar, she told us no- and said to ask our table server... Really disappointing because everywhere else we have been here in Golden has had absolutely fantastic service and food!

    Outdoor patio seating
    Claudia I.

    Had a great meal here. I had the steak sandwich au jus with poutine and my dinner companion had the Rockwater burger with truffle fries ~ amazing!

    Mushroom poutine and maple bacon poutine

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    Awesome service food music and view on the patio! Great dinner! Great pick for any night of the week!

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    3 months ago

    Enjoyable dinner on the patio. Service was excellent. As many others have said, the poutine was pretty darn good!

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    We ate here 3 times during our stay, it was that good! Ask for Daniel, such great service!

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    3 months ago

    Excellent service! Food was great! Would definitely go again. Patio by the river was beautiful.

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    7 months ago

    Great atmosphere and service with good comfort food! Would recommend to anyone staying in the area.

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    Bar style food but taste delicious. Good selection of Craft beers. Service was great.

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    Great food and great services. Our waitress was friendly and very helpful with info about the area. .

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    I don't always have success in touristy areas but this is a very good exception. Cool location and the food was great!

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    Great staff, great food and live music!! Come down after a day of skiing or mountain biking! You won't regret it :)

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    6 years ago

    Food was fantastic, staff was very kind. The chicken club they have is amazing. The view on the patio is makes it the perfect lunch spot.

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    8 years ago

    This was a great place to stop on our road trip. The food was very good, lots of veg and non veg options. The music was also very good.

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    The Golden Taps Pub

    The Golden Taps Pub

    4.0(27 reviews)
    0.1 km
    $$

    Checked this small pub out since it was open late- and we were not disappointed…read more Service was super friendly and fine, music was international and easy, tvs were on and people were drinking and enjoying the relaxed atmosphere. We got a loaded Canadian burger and a butter chicken bowl with rice and tsazimi (no onions) and we' were happy with our orders! I also got a Long Island iced tea that came out promptly before the food- which was great- and he got aight blonde recommended draft beer that was also good! In all, a good food experience in Golden and we both have leftovers for lunch, so : bonus! Enjoy!

    Wandering around Golden's downtown stopped in at the lovely place. I love the interior it's rustic…read moreand cabin feeling. We were seated right away since they had literally just opened. We were heading up to Kickinghorse for a hike and wanted a nice meal before we started the trek. I ordered the steak sandwich. It was done perfectly. My steak tasted so good, cooked just as I had requested and seasoned very well. The caeser salad was delicious. It cost me $23. My friend ordered the spicy chicken wrap also with a caeser salad and she had nothing but good things to say about. We ate every last bite. We started asking our server what we should do for the day, he's the one who suggested the hike, he also told us that if we buy a specific pass we can go up 7700 feet hike the mountain AND visit the grizzly bear refuge and meet Boo the bear. He gave us a story of Boo and then told us to have a drink at the restaurant on the mountain which is the highest restaurant in Canada. Our entire day was set by that meal. Great hospitality and great meal. Come here for the food and ask them what you should do for the day.

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    The Firepit BBQ Smokehouse

    The Firepit BBQ Smokehouse

    3.4(79 reviews)
    1.4 km
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    Had to come to this spot twice in a week visit. The BBQ was amazing! The owner takes great pride in…read moreserving delicious food. While visiting we had half ribs and pulled pork, mac and cheese and MUST TRY Sweet Potato Fries!!! They have been the best I've ever had! P.S. Thank you Les & Loraine for recommending this spot!

    Comfortable, plush chairs to sit in, 2 televisions (one with Tampa Bay Rays playing Toronto Blue…read moreJays), a friendly waitress, & 5% off the bill when I checked in on Yelp: this was the perfect way to start dinner! We ordered the smoked sausage with fries (husband) and pulled pork with baked potato (me). Both came with a vegetable which was corn on the cob - husband's favorite. Food came in a reasonable amount of time - hot and good. French fries tasted fresh, as if they were made here - not frozen. Sausage (not too spicy, but tasty), corn, and baked potato were all good. Pulled pork was different from Southern BBQ, but just as good. It tasted especially good with the regular signature BBQ sauce. The decor is outdoorsy, with bear & elk crossing signs. A bar sits close to the dining area. The dining area is cozy, with 4 tables for four, and two tables for two by the windows, under the TVs. By the way, bull riding was on the other TV. Music was bluesy. If you prefer eating outside, there are 3 picnic tables. I think we were sitting in the bar area as we saw a larger dining area on the other side of the bar, but we were comfortable where we were. The bathrooms are in the back, near the pool & hot tub for the attached hotel. It is your basic women's room - 2 stalls, 2 sinks, soap and paper towels. We were only in town for one night, so we could not return. If you live in Golden, or are coming to Golden, and you have a desire to eat BBQ, eat here. You'll enjoy a good meal, reasonably priced, with friendly service.

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    Legendz Diner

    Legendz Diner

    2.7(66 reviews)
    1.9 km
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    Having worked in the food industry--as a a bus boy, waiter, kitchen help, bar back cook, sous chef,…read morechef in food recovery, and through running a non-profit--I've come to realize that for me, it's not just about the food. What truly makes an experience memorable is the service and hospitality, especially when people go above and beyond without being asked. On my way back from Alberta, I was passing through Golden when traffic came to a halt due to an accident. I decided it was the perfect time to stop & top of gas Next to the Petrol Station was Time to Eat Legenz. Reluctant but positive I decided to try the plane out. From the moment I walked in, the service stood out. My server was warm, attentive, and genuinely caring. When I mentioned I was craving some soul food--something heartfelt and not just "cookie-cutter"--she took it upon herself to ask the owner if they could do something special. Even though being hesitant under her recommendation I had ordered a burger, while waiting and having a smoke she came out & said that they can make a unique, off-menu dish tailored just for me. Within minutes, I had an incredible meal in front of me. The gesture itself spoke volumes. It is not about food but about the hospitality, kindness, and willingness to make a guest feel valued. That's the kind of service you can't put a price on. So, while I can't fully review the menu itself, I can absolutely give this place a five-star review for the hospitality and human connection they provided. To the team at Time to Eat Legendz: keep up the amazing work. You've earned a loyal customer, and the next time I pass through Golden, I'll be sure to stop by again.

    Review Visit: July 13th, 2015…read more It's time to start talking aboot my trip through Canada. What a LEGENDary and craZy time that was. 50 hours from start to finish. That was our drive from our home area to our destination in Canada. Of course, that was just the drive time and didn't account for the stops along the way. Most of the stops were legendary but not as legendary as the Z. We were coming to the end of our drive to Nakusp, BC and we needed to fuel up for the last few hours of our drive. I was hungry. The kids were hungry. My cousin and his wife were hungry. It was the perfect time to stop. We quickly used google to look at what was near us and I can't remember who stumbled upon LegendZ as a place to eat but after a round of votes, it was the one we ended up visiting. Weary and road-lagged, we walked in and were greeted with that friendly Canadian attitude we've quickly come to appreciate. The feeding grounds of choice was a table due to the number of us. As we were seated and given menus, I looked around and couldn't even begin to digest the 50's American culture that was present. LegendZ felt like it belonged on Route 66 somewhere. As we adjusted to the diner seats from the van seats, we cracked open the menu and started looking it over. All of us quickly noticed that the offerings were very similar to what you would find in a diner in America. Cheap and greasy food offerings with a touch of hometown/local flair. There was your standard burgers and sandwiches. Your usual all-day breakfast items. Poutine (which I hadn't had at this point in the trip). A big variety for a small place. Orders were placed and within maybe 15 minutes, our food was brought out to us. Kind staff and fast cooking for a table of 5. Not too shabby. I ordered a Bacon Cheeseburger with french fries as I needed something that would pack a punch since we still had 8 hours of driving to go. When the food, we all kind of smiled that exhausted smile that comes after such an arduous trip. What I was expecting was nothing like I got. My expectations were a bit low due to being tired and wore out. I thought it would be your run-of-the-mill food where it doens't blow your socks off but doens't leave you wanting more. That first bite in to my sandwich, I knew we made the right choice. The bacon was thick and semi-crispy, just how I like it. The burger patty was juicy and seeping in flavor. The combination of those two things plus the toppings and condiments made for a heavenly taste. It came with french fries, which were crinkle cut and alright. It's hard to make fries exciting and these were standard fare. Being the last stop before we hit Nakusp, BC... I am not sure if it was pure exhaustion or what but LegendZ was loved by us all. At this point, we had been on the road for maybe 45 hours and still had 8 hours to go. Maybe that factored in to the food tasting extra delicious Maybe it was delicious on it's own. All I know is that it was just one of our many stops in our epic two-week cross countries trip.

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