Sure Thing Burger

Brick Pony Pub is the kind of Basalt spot that does not try to impress you and that is exactly why…read moreit wins. It is warm, unpretentious, and packed with the kind of local energy you can not fake. The burger with sweet potato fries is the move, the fish and chips delivers, and the menu hits that rare sweet spot of comfort food you actually crave after a long day. The real reason we will be back is the service. Chloe and Kendall were the stars of the show, sharp, welcoming, and genuinely on point without ever hovering. If you want a place with honest food, a solid pour, and a staff that makes you feel like you belong, Brick Pony just earned a customer for life.

This was an amazing meal after a multi-day backpacking trip. The bar was bustling with good vibes…read more Even though I was ravenous at first, I couldn't finish my meal because it was so large. I had "The Regular" burger with a side of sweet potato fries, and it was so good. The fries and burger were excellent. My friend ordered two big beers and really enjoyed them. We got good service from a teenager who was kind of awkward but very attentive. I didn't bring this up because I didn't want to bother him, but the menu clearly says that you can add cheese, mushrooms, and avocado for $1, but they charged $3 for it. I was wondering if I had somehow misread it, and that they charge $1 for each extra topping, but the receipt said the avocado was $2 and cheese + mushrooms was $1. I do not like a misleading menu and price discrepancies. It ended up being around $28 after tip, which was pricey for just a burger and fries at a casual bar.

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Cheese Curds

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In my opinion this is not medium rare. It's close but overcooked.

Free Range Kitchen

4.1(136 reviews)

2.8 mi

This is the best restaurant I've been to in the valley so far. The building itself is easy to get…read moreto in downtown basalt. The ambiance is upscale and you can tell that there was attention to detail when it came to decor. I also really like how the restaurant is laid out. The service was great and our server was beyond friendly. The food was outstanding. We had the pretzel bites to start and it was so good. The lamb was the star of the show. I highly recommend if you find yourself in the area.

What a great place and addition to the mid valley. It anchors the soon to be completed great lawn…read morelooking over The Roaring Fork River in downtown Basalt. We've been there several times and haven't been disappointed. All of our selections have been over the top delicious. Service has been great with a mixture of seasoned professionals and local HS kids working hard at their first jobs. The look of determination on their faces is heartwarming. This is a terrific alternative to the astronomical prices of Aspen. We'll be there often.

Their last night.

Fish tacos

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Wienerstube Restaurant

4.3(111 reviews)

0.1 mi

It says closure is temporary on website so don't write off this amazing place based on yelp not…read morebeing accurate. Go here support them some of the best food in the valley!!

Fun place with decent schnitzel. Spatzel was good too. Had different types of meat sausage. Never…read morehad Elk sausage but it was tasty. Service was nicely done. Ambiance was quite simple and outside seating was a nice touch.

Stube burger ..... wow, a hamburger with brisket, bratwurst and cheese.... yummy

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Sausage sampler.... homemade potato salad is wonderful

The Tipsy Trout

3.5(98 reviews)

Stopped on the way home! The food was great but the service was amazing.... we will be back for…read moresure!!!

I visited this restaurant with my cousin, I am a visitor from out of town, because she had eaten…read morehere before and had a good experience. I received the complete opposite impression as soon as we sat down... The sign said see the host stand to be seated, so as we were making our way over there a nice young man told us to pick any table we would like. My cousin said the river view was very pretty, so we chose a table with that view. That table, along with a few others, had not been cleared/cleaned yet (which we didn't have a problem with but apparently they did). We sat down and a very rude server came over and essentially asked why we were sitting at a dirty table and that they have a system with the host desk. We said we didn't mind, but again they seemed to have a problem - because she walked away and the bar tender came over and asked if we checked in with anyone. She also seemed to have a problem with the fact that we sat at a dirty table! And then a third server came over and said "Can I get you anything else to drink besides a dirty table?" At that point, we just left. One rude encounter, okay, but 3 different people?? Absolutely unacceptable. We will never be eating there again and I will be telling my family to do the same.

Cuban Panini

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Lunch by the river

Stubbies Sports Bar & Eatery

4.2(15 reviews)

3.1 mi

We were traveling around exploring the area and hoping to find a place with a pool table - stubbies…read morepulled through! There were a number of pool tables, a foosball table, shuffle board and more! Great selection of beers on tap plus good bar food. Service with a smile - great prices. I absolutely recommend for a drink and bar sports!

Great spot, music on point, awesome bartender (Genie), super chill and food after 9 pm! Loving it!read more

Personal buffalo chicken pizza

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Pepperoni with veggies

Heather’s Savory Pot Pies

4.2(196 reviews)

This is the best place I've eaten in a long time…read more We ordered: chicken empanada, stuffed mushrooms, chicken pot pie, house salad, and pistachio cake. Everything was amazing! The crusts were so good and the dressing on the salad was so fresh and zingy! And the cake.... I wish I would've bought an entire one to take home. They have a case of fresh desserts with too many options to count and everything looked amazing! The service was quick and straightforward. It was really a nice ambiance - perfect and intimate for a nice meal out while also feeling down to earth like a small mom/pop cafe. Upon leaving I felt so nourished - this place has true comfort food where you feel warm and cozy in your soul after!

Heather's is an amazing find! We were staying in Snowmass, but most of the places around us are…read moreclosed during off-season and we are a little tired of the overly pretentious vibe of Aspen! So, we decided to check out Basalt. We were lucky to find Heather's. The place has a great cozy vibe. Our servers were very friendly and welcoming. The food was simply fantastic! We enjoyed everything we had. Starting with their delicious Wild Mushroom Soup, then a very fresh and tasty Garden Salad, next we split a Chicken Pot Pie and the Stuffed Pork Chop entrees! That stuffed pork chop had a wonderful mushroom risotto accompanying it and was stuffed with a delicious gruyere cheese and a nicely done asparagus. So good! I strongly recommend this wonderful establishment!

Dessert window

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Just look at this place...

Willits General Store

3.0(5 reviews)

0.1 mi

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Just picking up a couple things. At the counter rude Antonio would not help place my purchased…read moreitems in the bag I asked for, yet the next customer he did help??? That was a female? Maybe he should re-read the employee manual regarding customer service Antonio wait .. he did not speak english. Perhaps they hire illegals

This place is an unrated hidden diamond! It's a convenience store / gas station / car wash... but…read moreinside the store is a small restaurant/grill that makes absolutely one of the best Carne Asada tacos you will ever eat!!! I suggest an order of 3. Each will come with: 2 homemade street-sized tortillas, Carne Asada, onion, and cilantro. So just tell them if you don't want onion (no cebolla) or cilantro, (my wife hates onions). With an order of 3, I have all confidence that you will also get their "taco sauce"; but please request it if it's overlooked on smaller orders. It's truly the difference between great and fantastic! I think everything they serve there is very good, but I don't know for sure. Why? Because once I ate that first taco, nothing else mattered! FYI, I live 20 miles North of Willits and drive up there sometimes only for their tacos! Hope you'll enjoy.

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Los Cazadores

3.9(29 reviews)

0.6 mi

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The food, atmosphere m, and service was excellent. Not crowded, but it was off season. We will…read moredefinitely go back.

Good variety of food. Drinks are great food fast and delicious hospitality at a 10read more

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Los Cazadores was neat, attractive, and we had fine service.

Cafe Bernard

3.8(108 reviews)

Wonderful dinner last night. My wife had pasta with lobster…read moreand I had lamb. The flavors were delicious, The wine list extensive by the glass or bottle. The variety of entrées amazing and the dessert , Bomba was fantastic. I recommend adding Cafe Bernard to your restaurant rotation in the valley.

We really enjoyed our dinner at Cafe Bernard this evening!…read more This is a lovely place with nice soft music in the background, dimmed lights and efficient service. Very friendly and family oriented atmosphere! My husband had the lamb chops with veggies and fries. The chops were delicious! I ordered the French onion soup and the Nicoise Salad with tuna. The tuna was perfectly cooked and the salad dressing was light and tangy. Perfect for my taste! We shared the "Bomba" ice cream for dessert and the dark chocolate ice cream was wonderful. We had a great time!

Small place, good food

Nicoise Salad with Tuna

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Wendy's

2.1(27 reviews)

0.6 mi

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Wendy's is Wendy's and that's that. It's consistent and reliable. I usually get spicy nuggets or a…read morejr. cheeseburger and am always satisfied. I recently tried the crispy chicken sandwich though and it was pretty impressive for what it was! I did think that the person working was a little rude and was SO stingy with the sauce. I will say it's gotten a little more expensive since I was last there!

The man serving me in the drive through was very rude and abrasive. They were out of everything I…read morewanted, which was totally fine but when he told me that he didn't have what I was looking for he very rudely said that they were out.