We were graded by a wonderful hostess. It appears this restaurant is mostly run by women who were…read moreso gracious. We were seriously taken by the bartender whose husband is the chef. What a tag team these to make. She took us outside after dinner and took pictures with us and let us look at and explain to us about her extensive tattoos. What a wonderful woman. And what a great experience. Very unique menu set up. Of course you don't wanna miss the fried chicken. It was excellent, but it's a lot of food. I never had coleslaw and Caesar salad with cottage cheese on the side to start when we sit down at the table. But whatever it was great and like I said unique. We are in a beautiful part of the dining room on the side and it was very mellow. Some great unique cocktails and a wonderful vibe. Afterwards we're just two blocks from the main street and took a nice walk in the evening. Love this town Love all the people we met and love this restaurant.

I might be able to rate this a little higher but we have been coming here since they opened! I know…read morethings change over time, but a lot of the appetizers weren't as good as they used to be or the same. The fried chicken and dinner sides were good and we got plenty to eat. Didn't care for the dessert, I've had better ice cream sandwiches from a gas station. I wish they would look at the old menu and recipes a little more. The service was interesting they were there checking on us quite a bit but not our waitress, she disappeared for most of the meal. If things have to change I think it should be better food, not making it cheaper for profits. I definitely still love going to the old restaurant, brings back the old style family dining and heritage of the area. We will be back and do recommend it, just hope they keep things as authentic as they can!!

We love coming to the dogwood whenever we're in crested butte!…read moreThis time we came with a group of eight for my birthday. We stopped by on Saturday around 6 PM and the manager was so kind to help us put a larger table together. We only waited about 10 minutes. Our server was so sweet. I don't remember her name, but she was extremely knowledgeable about all the cocktails -- and there are many. It's one thing to memorize the ingredients, but quite another to understand flavor, profiles, textures, substitutions, etc. she really knows her stuff and was great at making recommendations. We tried a number of different cocktails, including the Headhunter, Xanadu, London press, lemon ginger NA, and poco loco. Personally, I had the headhunter and Poco Loco. The headhunter was yummy, but not special enough to order again. The Poco Loco, however, was unique and delicious with the habanero infusion so present and the foamy top giving it a melt in your mouth texture. It's pretty warm in there as they have no AC and no fans to circulate the air and it is still summer, plus drinking makes you hotter, so we were a little sweaty, but This is of course, a very temporary feeling as the area does not stay this hot for long. Absolutely can't wait to come back

My buddy and I always like to wrap up our ski trips with a cocktail. While walking the streets of…read moreCrested Butte, Dogwood Cocktails + Kitchen looked inviting. The Dogwood is a cocktail cabin that is located in the heart of downtown Crested Butte. They keep the lights dimmed and have a fun music playlist that creates a nice relaxed atmosphere. The floor creaks as you walk through the cabin and they have cool chandeliers. We were initially told it would be a long wait, but somehow they found a table rather quickly for us. It was cold out, so we appreciated it. The Dogwood has a nice variety of artisanal cocktails on their menu. Our server was very helpful with giving us some options. I didn't have my readers on me and had a hard time reading the menu. So her describing some of the cocktails to me was very helpful. Dogwood has a number of classic drinks, margaritas and martinis. Some of the fun names that I saw were Thor's Hammer, D Cup, Porch Song, Mr. Pink and Beetnik. I ordered the Headhunter and enjoyed my drink. For food, Dogwood has charcuterie-style bites and other light snacks. This was a great find and a nice way to cap off our fun trip to Crested Butte.

I always find it fascinating that people will wait in a long line for ice cream when it is snowing…read moreout. Tin Cup is a local ice cream shop in Crested Butte. They are located right next to the ski resort. Tin Cup is family-owned and got their start as a sandwich shop before the pandemic. They ended up becoming a ice cream and dessert shop afterwards. Tin Cup has a number of unique ice cream flavors. I stopped by here after skiing all day. There was a line, but I made it the ordering counter in about 15 minutes. I ordered the Salted Caramel and Honey Lavender in a cup. I enjoyed my ice cream and headed next door to a coffee shop to grab a cup of coffee. It was the perfect combo after a day on the slopes. The staff here at Tin Cup was great.

Came here on the way out from exploring Crested Butte and it was so yummy! The line was out the…read moredoor due to 4th of July weekend and all the festivities, but the staff were still very nice and kept up the fun and friendly atmosphere. This place has a LOT of really unique flavor combinations! I tried the Plum Peppercorn Cheesecake and the Blueberry Bergamot and they were both delicious! Love when ice cream places try and experiment with different stuff! But don't worry, if experimental isn't your jam they have the classics too (or at least flavors that aren't too wild and out there).

Heaven really IS a place on earth while sitting on the patio with Summer sunlight filtered through…read moreAspen trees rustling with a gentle breeze. Although they're booked and busy, there's time to shop while you wait, very well worth the while. Friendly faces welcome me in, making a little mountain town feel like home - after waiting, Nellie got my order turned quickly without rushing. In addition to having atmosphere in spades, this is the home of the one & only Maui power pancake (sliced banana, almonds & seeds in a thick springy dough) - 2/2 and comforting as ever!

CELIAC NIGHTMARE…read more Nellie was our server. I told her from the get go that I had celiac and she responded that the owner has celiac and eats everything on the menu. I asked more questions about shared fryer, shared toaster, etc. and she quickly started getting annoyed. I ordered a patty melt. When it came out the sandwich was on rye bread. I told her that rye is gluten and she said "it's your fault. You didn't tell me you wanted gluten free bread". I told her we just had a whole conversation about celiac. So she took the plate away. 5 min later offered more coffee and when I said no she scoffed, rolled her eyes, and walked away. I asked to cancel the order because she obviously doesn't take precautions and said that the kitchen would bring a fresh plate, which they did. She also said "I'm not gluten free. How was I supposed to know?" I took two bites and immediately realized the food was off. She took my coffee off the bill and said "good luck to you". Absolutely horrendous service and woman.

Really friendly staff, great cocktails, interesting appetizers and a great big prime rib. What's…read morenot to like.

Ordered 7x wagu burger medium rare. Got overcooked dry…read more Unedible disappointing lunch for $32. With tax and tip. Canceled dinner reservation because of their lack of concern for a customer.

Amazing atmosphere filled with locals. The owner has a great staff and has certainly great culture…read moreof service. Had the Bibb salad and it was so good we went back a second time! Pizza was incredible too.

The Stash is always a solid choice in Crested Butte (hence the reason it's always packed)…read more Here are some things I love: - the pizza menu is shaped like a pizza and shows pictures of each variety. Genius, truly. - the crust is great - I'm generally not into thicker crust but they do a great job. Also, post-skiing or mountain biking, I'm not gonna complain about extra bread. - the basement seating and bar is a vibe - pizza by the slice (when available) - the owner (Kyleena) is awesome - their jalapeños and sun dried tomatoes (as toppings) are delicious If you're in CB for more than a day or two, especially if you're with a group, this place is a musts

This stunning little cabin provides an intimate setting for a Michelin style dining experience!…read more The staff welcomes you with a morsel of deliciousness and attentive service that includes an exceptional wine list perfectly currated for the food pairing. Choose from a 4 or 6 course fix prix menu or pick your favorites from the just broad enough menu. There are no dissappointments here so safy select what your pallet craves! Save room for dessert! The sweet finishes are the happy ending to an experience you hope would never end!

Soupçon is such a charming and unique gem in Crested Butte, tucked away on Elk Eve with a rich…read morehistory and intimate setting. The staff was warm and helpful, and being greeted by the chef made the experience feel so personal. We chose the 3-course tasting menu and everything was outstanding, from the fresh, warm bread to the flavorful beef tartare and rich foie gras. The tagliolini with shaved truffles and the lamb chops were perfectly prepared, and desserts like the warm crumb cake and crème brûlée were the perfect finish. We were in the mood for cocktails and the ones we enjoyed that evening was Margarita d'Agave and Sangria. It's more than just a meal, it's a true dining experience that's worth every penny.

Sadly we tried dozens of times to make a reservation for days but the website never would work. We…read moreloved this place when Michael owned it. The reviews are not so great but we wanted to make our own decision but no such luck. Hope they get the website straightened out.

SUMMARY: Mediocre food…read more Despite the great reputation, well adorned facility, stellar location, and impressive menu, everything I ordered proved consistently disappointing. Calling this food ordinary is, at best, an overstatement. At each turn, my efforts invoked in salvaging the (food) entries was met with failure. Starting with a simple Caesar salad, the lettuce tasted several days old. Drenched in ordinary tasting salad dressing, the romaine lettuce became soggy from the presence of excessive dressing. The dressing was too strong in taste, akin to store bought lower priced varieties, and from this, proved difficult to eat. The portion was generous, however. WARNING: Do not order the minestrone soup. To explain: The minestrone soup proved ultra disappointing. With the amount that I paid, $12, for a bowl, I was expecting it to be of meal-like quality. Instead, it was also challenging to consume, being so vinegary, possessing a handful of some tomato slices and little else. It arrived lukewarm. Instead of ample carrots, beans, celery, onion, etc., with typically a delicious broth, all that I could detect was slimy tomato slices in a pool of vinegar. The "chef" needs to study quality minestrone soup recipes and completely start over, especially if customers are charged $12 for such. I was so looking forward to a quality and hearty minestrone soup. I haven't tasted anything so pathetic yet simultaneously overpriced, in years. Have they tasted this? It pains me to speak so passionately about something like this. But it was a disaster. The house bread? It was crunchy, also seeming to be dated, not stale, just not fresh. It wasn't warm. It was dry. The garlic butter was fine, but following the theme, ordinary, at best. I tried everything to make at least the bread come alive, heaping massive piles of garlic butter on it. Nothing could rescue the bread either. No olive oil was to be found anywhere on the table or tables in my vicinity. Very friendly staff was present, but their inexperience and lack of polish became annoying. Whatever virtue that the "soup" might have had was lost as it got even colder while she was talking ceaselessly to me. Yes, it arrived lukewarm before she was conversing. Friendly service, even if awfully informal, can't compensate for such a poor price - value relationship and mediocre food. I cannot recommend this restaurant. Perhaps they do a superior job on pasta dishes. Yet, upon perusing the menu, I couldn't find just a small or half portion of spaghetti. A jr. high aged boy near me somehow managed to order a small plate of spaghetti. While it looked ordinary, such would likely have proven sufficient tonight, even if such was likely only available on the children's menu. If this restaurant once served fresh and delicious food, something, at least of late, has woefully gone awry in the kitchen.

I have to add an update. It was our last night in town and I could not get the butterscotch pot de…read morecrème dessert off my mind. We had to go back! Of course they were booked with all reservations, so table service was not an option. The dessert is prepared in a real teacup, so "to go" is also not an option. The hostess was kind enough to mediate our request to order and eat on the waiting bench outside! She said, "It's about to rain. Are you sure?" "Yes! Please! It's that good!" So delicious! Thank you, Sunflower Cb for accommodating our request!!! I wish we could take a gallon home.

Watching this team work together and create good vibes throughout the restaurant was a blast…read more Probably the best team I've ever observed at a high end restaurant, it's not just "experienced, polite, servers, kindly telling you about the wonderful menu", it's a team of people all working together to deliver the best dining experience around. Every one of them seemed to have buy-in for everyone's success around them. I don't know how in this day and age when good service is harder to find, these guys managed to gather a group of caring individuals to come work together and support the entire system. It seemed like every employee working could have been the owner with how much they all seemed to care and how many hats (literally - iykyk) they all wore. Really cool experience, look forward to my next visit! Oh, and the food was fantastic as well! Kale salad, seared tuna and halibut were all delicious! Thanks Sunflower, keep the world domination going!