Soupcon Restaurant

This had to be one of the greatest meat meals of my life. We were in Mt Crested Butte, an amazing…read moremountain town with an adorable downtown dotted with great dining. 212 Elk Ave is the location of the aptly named 212 restaurant. They specialize in live fire cooking and we were lucky enough to get a booth right across from the action as you will see in the pics. They use a mix of red and white oak to control the heat along with a series of movable grill plates. We started with a delicious Strawberry Salad that also had watermelon radish and delicate greens lightly tossed in a vinaigrette. Coming from Arizona, I had to try the Pozole and thrilled I did. The rich red broth gave light to the chili heart of this very complex liquid. The pozole had great texture and the shredded pork was tender and outstanding. An excellent example of this favorite dish. The most amazing entree was the main course. It was a shareable Half Elk Rack. While I like medium rare, when it was brought to the table, I thought it might be too rare. As soon as I tasted it, I realized it was perfection. It was so tender and the chew was great, especially on the end pieces that had an incredible bark on the outside. Elk is an extremely lean dish so to add some unctuous notes, they take Fois Gras, and as the fat renders, add huckleberries before putting it in a blender to create a heavenly base. We couldn't resist dragging every bite across the serving plate to savor the magic. As a side dish, we ordered the squash which was also perfectly roasted over the live fire and complimented the dish.

We went here for our anniversary dinner and were treated to the front row table inside the…read morerestaurant. To start, I got the SUMMER LOVIN' mocktail - it was refreshing and delicious! I liked how it actually had N/A liquor in it. My husband got the SECRET GARDEN - loved the lavender earl gray. For a starter, we split the BAHN MI QUAIL - super inventive, never had quail before. Kind of hard to eat around the small bones but loved the stuffed flavors! For dinner, we shared two dishes: ELK SAUSAGE & PEPPERS PASTA and PORK CHOP. The pasta was very so-so, nothing that blew me away. However, the pork chop was super tasty - loved the sauce. For dessert, we shared limoncello sorbet - perfect amount of refreshing and loved the fun strawberry powder! Our server was super nice and attentive. Really nice experience overall!

The Chef at the Live Fire Grill

Whole Chicken

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Elk on Fire Hearth

Breadery

4.4(110 reviews)

Food and Service was incredible. The Ragu and the Corn tortellini were both delicious. The Burrata…read moreSalad was beautifully crafted and tasted so fresh. We had Sam and he gave us such a special experience. New favorite spot in CB!

We went to The Breadery twice while we were in Crested Butte, and both visits exceeded our…read moreexpectations. Everything we tried--the pasta, duck, charcuterie, salads, and more--was creative, beautifully executed, and genuinely delicious. We're already hoping to go back and try the pizza next time. The building itself is cool, too, and makes the whole experience feel a little extra special. Service was consistent, helpful and friendly.

Charcuterie

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Bruhaus

4.4(61 reviews)

When we first arrived, the hostess let us know that they were experiencing staffing issues…read moreinforming us that the food/service might take a little bit longer, but that they'd be happy to get us seated. The patio was gorgeous, and the food was my favorite meal I had while visiting Crested Butte! I was amazed at how quickly we were helped, especially considering them being short staffed on top of them hosting a wedding party. I mostly wanted to leave a review because our server (I believe his name was Daniel) was incredible. As somebody who works in food service, it can feel like a lot of pressure to tend to each guest, but he was incredibly kind and helpful throughout our entire meal! I asked him for a recommendation between 2 brews I was deciding on, and even after I said I trusted his judgment, he STILL brought me both options for me to try, so that I could decide for myself. He recommended we also add the cheese fondue for the pretzel we got as an appetizer, and I would trust the man with my life... lol. I experienced firsthand how wonderful of a server he was, and was absolutely appalled by the treatment he received from the guests at the table next to us. I understand things happen and communication can be difficult when there's so much going on, but they were giving the server a hard time when they received a drink they supposedly hadn't ordered. The server was able to get it removed from their bill, and it seemed like it had been handled politely and quickly. Not long after I saw their food arrive, I watched one of the guests complain about something... Daniel immediately took it back to the kitchen to fix it, but as he walked away I noticed the group of men laughing at him. While Daniel remained patient, and did everything he could to satisfy them, it was incredibly disheartening to see somebody so kind, who'd been working incredibly hard, be treated the way he was. It seemed to me as though they were finding humor in making him run around. While I like to assume best intent, watching them laugh as he addressed their concerns and rushed to fix them made me feel as though they'd done so on purpose. Daniel took it like a champ, and still continued to check in with us throughout the meal. I hope Bruhaus knows how grateful myself and so many others are, to be served by such kind people! THANK YOU

Came here for dinner on my birthday in crested Butte with a big group of friends and we were sat at…read morea nice high top in the dining room. We called them and they gave us a reservation for 8:15 PM. The service was great. The redheaded bartender was so sweet and came over to make sure we liked all our drinks, the food was pretty good, the portions are big. I felt like we were rushed, apparently they closed at nine and I was surprised to find out when we were given such a late reservation, they were bringing out the birthday dessert and singing, while we were still eating our dinners. One of my friends meals never came out and there were some logistical issues with it so she ended up getting hers packed to go. It was good, but not sure I would prioritize this next time I'm in this area.

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The Slogar Bar & Restaurant

3.8(174 reviews)

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!!

The Slogar Restaurant's Really Cool Bathroom

Ice cream sandwiches

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McGill's At Crested Butte

4.0(164 reviews)

Fearful of what I might find here, as small, resort locales often possess oligopolistic control…read moreover pricing and quality, I ventured through the door at McGill's, a local staple, and ordered the Great American breakfast. The quality of ingredients and preparation were all spot on. Bacon was triple crispy as I requested. Hash browns were made with butter, as I insisted. Eggs were cooked perfectly, neither rubbery nor slimy. Magnificent was the French toast. Served as something resembling a German log roll, it was crispy on the outside, tasty throughout, and yet remained free from being bread-y. I savored every bite of this, a real highlight. You can substitute this for the muffin for a $2 fee or thereabouts. Do that, and you won't be disappointed. Two areas that could be improved: the pancake syrup, and while it tasted fine, was definitely corn syrup based and low quality. I humbly think that the owner could easily charge $1.75 more and offer the real thing. Further, the orange juice wasn't great, acceptable, but far from a real fresh squeezed caliber. The hostess forced me to sit at the bar when tables were open. Fortunately for me, a spectacularly responsive and friendly other server rescued me, provided me a table and provided the utmost in service for a breakfast styled establishment of this ilk. She was also food knowledgeable as her husband and her own one of the truly great restaurants in town, further down the street on Elk Avenue. Pricing was just right. Location is fantastic as well. I plan to return, but may bring my own syrup and orange juice. Thumbs up for McGill's.

Poached canned salmon and undercooked burnt hashbrowns. Reba was the inattentive server who didn't…read moreseem to care about a single top. Never asked how the food was, no drink refill offers, instead the table beside me got 7 mins of local gossip that I really didn't want to know about. I get Chad cheated on his wife, but there's a reason he's a chad and I'm eating at McGill something. First and last time at this establishment. Maybe if you are local and a foreigner they will provide stellar service. This was just horrible. Oh yeah. Make sure you ask for your check. Waited another 20 mins on that. Just walk up to the register and it will make them pay attention if they forgot you. The students behind the bar should help Reba out more if she can't handle a one top.

Skillet and kitchen right at the bar

CABS sandwich, green chili soup, fries

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Inordinately dry winter taken the third week of January.

Elk Ave Prime

4.0(199 reviews)

My wife and I ate dinner here recently. We probably didn't look the part as we were mostly in town…read moreto hike the next day, but we are seasoned diners. Let's start with the very good. The gazpacho was top notch, fresh and had bright color and flavor. My wife's filet was cooked perfectly with great texture on outside and tender on the inside. I ordered the Colorado lamb sirloin. It was hard to cut through...was it the slightly tough texture or the non-serrated knife (asked for serrated, restaurant did not have)? I think a little of both. I ordered the chimichurrie to go with the lamb. It came in a cute white ceramic vessel shaped a little like an hourglass with an narrow waist and flared bottom and top. At the top, you could see bright green liquid oil without any of the obvious other chunky ingredients of chimichurri. Ahh, you might think that the next step would be to stir it with a small spoon (often paired with the traditional small ramekin of chimichurri)... alas, no small utensils, just our dinnerware. Not only that, but I generously thought that this fine establishment fully intended to present this as their new twist on chimichurri. Not wanting to complain, I sheepishly drizzled the green oil onto my lamb and made the best of it. Only on my last bites of lamb did I discover belatedly that the dressing had separated and discovered the bright greens and garlic layered densely at the bottom. Two take home messages. Future diners: remember to shake the chimi! Elk Ave Prime: if you are going to charge $7 for a sauce, improve your execution so your customers can fully appreciate your culinary skills.

In a beautiful rustic setting up on the mountain at Crested Butte sits a restaurant dedicated to…read moreexcellence in service and greatness in dining. Try the charred sweet potatoes; indescribably delicious. As are the grilled Brussels sprouts with a crispy outer layer of fried leaves with the firm veggies fresh and still juicy at the center. Nice wine list; we had a delicious Malbec. My fiancée and I ordered the waitress to split for us the big ribeye, 18 ounces, medium rare. It came served with impossibly thin, impossibly dry and crispy string potatoes made in the kitchen. It could not have been better, it couldn't have been more tender, more flavorful, and there was so much meat that we took a very generous to-go box home. The Manager, Jonathan, came by our table 2 or three times, checking on this, making sure everything was great, and it was. Including his warm attitude and friendliness! A young man approached our table and offered to pack up the delicious food left over, which he did while engaging in delightful conversation. He said he was from Southern India; his name is SAI. He's clean-cut, courteous and efficient; he was the icing on the cake as far as the staff is concerned. This was a buss person with a career in hospitality ahead of him. We will return time and time again; this is a great restaurant. Free parking, very fresh salads, outstanding steaks and service that leaves nothing undone. A true 5- star eating experience.

Casual dining in an elegant room that's not noisy, impeccably clean and well lit. A dining pleasure!

Tender slices of the ribeye were succulent in their flavor, juicy and perfect.

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Wooden Nickel

3.4(147 reviews)

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.

Front bar area

Elk tenderloin

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Kochevar's

4.0(20 reviews)

0.0 mi

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Really fun bar. Pool tables, darts, and the best drink prices I found in town. This seems to be…read morethe spot where the locals hang. Rowdy and fun spot. Bartenders are friendly and you got your drinks as fast as any other bar overall. Mostly just a fun atmosphere to end the night and get some reasonably priced drinks.

Great bartenders.. amazing atmosphere, pool tables, high ceilings, double black diamond in the…read morerough ..-Vince

Playing darts

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The stove!

The Club At Crested Butte

4.1(7 reviews)

2.2 mi

Amazing pork belly medallions texture and flavor top notch and smoked trout dip divine!read more

I really like the fitness club, but last night we tried the restaurant and wished it was open year…read moreround. The Friday night grill has a menu that everyone would like. I had the seafood cioppino, had halibut, shrimp, crab, and garlic toast, yum. My husband had the large caesar salad and the bowl of garlic shrimp, very good. The burger and fries also delicious. We enjoyed the atmosphere and the service was excellent. Although we couldn't sit outside due to weather, I want to return when sunny, the views are beautiful. Happy to live close by, will return, and I highly recommend.

Beautiful course, in a beautiful valley.

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French Alpine Bistro

4.1(634 reviews)

23.9 mi

In a town increasingly crowded with concepts chasing exclusivity, this French alpine bistro…read moresucceeds in something far more difficult: atmosphere with genuine substance. From the moment you step inside, the room feels cinematic, warmly lit, artfully layered, and unmistakably Aspen in the way visitors hope Aspen will be.the space feel less like a restaurant and more like stepping into a painting. The service is impeccable. Staff move through the dining room with confidence and intuition, striking that elusive balance between polished professionalism and genuine warmth. Nothing feels rushed, nothing feels overlooked. Not every dish justifies its ambitious pricing, but the restaurant understands the importance of signature indulgences. The pistachio martini is memorable without gimmick. while the escargot stands out as one of the menu's most successful nods to classic French decadence. Ultimately, this is less a place to dissect course by course and more a place to experience. It captures the romanticized version of Aspen people travel here searching for elegant, decadent, a little theatrical, and undeniably beautiful.

Blown away by French Alpine Bistro. Absolutely stunning charm - intimate, dark, and very European…read morefeeling. The staff was so accommodating and welcoming even when we didn't have reservations. For food, we got the fondue for the table with potatoes, broccoli and cauliflower, apples, schnitzel, and crusty bread. The cocktail we got was called the Pink Panther and it was not only beautiful, but also delicious. It was such a fun dinner experience. The entrees looked amazing and the menu was vast. Overall, I'd go back here in a heartbeat, it was fantastic!

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Pistachio Martini

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Misha B.

16 years ago

If your thing is just food and plenty of courses, this place has character, good food, and service - in a old miner's cabin in the picture postcard downtown with mounds of snow and towny bikes to boot. Wallet will be emptied. If you want to have fun with joy and passion, try elsewhere. It ain't here. We are this style, so it did not work for us. If you you are a foody on steroids and diets, you'll love it. read more

Heather T.

12 years ago

Wow, what a delicious and quaint place to enjoy dinner. We had a gracious waiter, the owner came out to describe the little teaser plate, which was yummy. We enjoyed this dining experience more than any other, and hope we can afford to come back again and again. The dessert was divine, make sure to save room! read more

Aaron T.

12 years ago

One of the best restaurants in Colorado. The service is impeccable, the food scrumptious. Don't miss this cabin in Crested Butte, it's rare to find such a wonderful menu and wine list. Cheers! read more

Robert O.

2 years ago

Perfect place if you kiss their ass and pay the 3X price! Do not charge so much because you have a small place.

Maria B.

10 years ago

It's not a regular restaurant.. It's an experience! The food was perfection! The staff was incredible.

Brooke P.

15 years ago

Gorgeous, romantic little place. Good food. But do not go if you're not into meat.

Jason V.

16 years ago

The best there is.

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After a long drive from Arizona to Crested Butte, we arrived late into town looking for somewhere…read moreto eat. We were looking for something near our hotel with a kitchen that opens late and that offers gluten-free options (for my buddy). Iron Horse Tap ended up being the place for us. They serve up American bar food and appetizers with a nice selection of beer, wine and cocktails on their drink menu. Iron Horse Tap is located inside The Plaza and has great views of Mt. Crested Butte's Peak. We were able to walk over from our hotel. It was a chilly night, so we appreciated how warm and cozy the place was. Iron Horse has a number of TVs that show various sporting events. The pizza options on the menu looked good, so order a MOB Pizza with a beer. I like to try the local beers whenever I visit a new town and Iron Horse had a selection of local Colorado beers on tap. Iron Horse Tap had a nice crowd on hand and ended up being a solid first stop for us on this trip to Crested Butte.

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