Stop my beating heart! The CUTEST cafe inside an adorable,…read morelog cabin lodge! Our server (I don't remember her name) was so fantastic with menu help and knowledge of the local area. She told us where the town moose hangs out, confirmed that we DID INDEED see pelicans and gave us the best hospitality! The food was delicious! I had the salad with grilled chicken and it was ENORMOUS! Like a serving platter of salad with 2 perfectly cooked chicken breasts on it. My husband had a burger and salad and same thing, 10 gold stars!

The ambiance is beautiful, it's the cutest little cafe. I ate there the entire week I was visiting…read moreWalden and I cannot say that I regretted anything I ordered. I will say my absolute favorite order had to be the Biscuits and gravy!!! OMG I have never had such amazing biscuits, they were lightly grilled and that just made them even more perfect than they could have ever been. The service was wonderful as well, I wasn't too hungry, so the waitress suggest I order a side of gravy and side of biscuit and that was the perfect serving for me. I loved everything about this place. Highly recommend.

Love their Mexican food; buffalo wings are spectacular; the view is amazing!read more

Great food and really nice people! I also loved the dining space and it had a great atmosphere…read more Definitely a place I'd recommend!

My new favorite restaurant in Estes Park! Flavorful food, unique and delicious cocktails, and they…read morehave parking. It has a rustic ambiance perfect for the Mountains. My Hogback Sour Cocktail was over the moon. Made from bourbon, lemon, simple syrup, egg white, and Cabernet float. The unique blend made a great drink. I wanted more, but held back because we were hiking later. My wife's traditional slightly dirty martini was perfectly made as well. We started with the homemade chips and dip. Nice crispy chips with beautiful fresh made onion dip. Next came the Pheasant soup. I wanted to lick the bowl clean, it was so yummy. The main course for me was the carnivore plate with elk, filet, sausage, and broccoli/shallots. The elk meat was the star on my plate. Having that next to the filet mignon allowed me to taste test them in real time. The Elk meat won hands down. Not even close in my opinion. The sausage was packed with wonderful flavors, but after a few bites overwhelmed my palette. My wife had the Creamy Potato Gnocchi Bowl. We both shared each other's dishes. She loved the Elk Meat. I really enjoyed the Gnocchi, and wished it could be a side dish to my Elk meat. Service was great with Elizabeth checking on us at the right times. Tip: Ask for the postcard and the restaurant will send it out for you after you fill it out. Tip: the restaurant fills up quickly, so call ahead and get a reservation.

Very cute decor, log cabin style. Fast and friendly service. Excellent food…read more Occasional live music, which is great for such a small town. Full bar with everything from basic to fancy liquors, and beer both domestic and local craft.

Nice place to stop for a quick bite. A lot of indoor and outdoor seating…read more Outdoor seating is dog-friendly. Food is good & made quickly. Staff is friendly.

I don't say amazing often but we decided to give it a try and so glad ww did. Had a Nobody Lay a…read moreFinger dirty milkshake and we had the jalapeño poppers as an appetizer. I had the classic bacon cheeseburger and my husband had the How Ya Doin burger which had a cream cheese with jalapeño jelly and bacon. Logan waited on us and was wonderful. And I don't know the gentleman's name who brought the food out. He was super nice too. Would highly recommend this place. It's in the heart of downtown, but there was plenty of street parking and we've been walking around town and it was easy to find. They have a full bar, some draft, beers and wine and amazing dirty milkshakes.

We had such a great lunch at Back Door Grill! The atmosphere is laid-back and welcoming, exactly…read morewhat you want when you're looking to relax and enjoy a good meal. The staff was friendly and attentive without being overbearing, which made the whole experience feel easy and comfortable. The food really stood out--everything tasted fresh, flavorful, and clearly made with care. The burgers were cooked perfectly and packed with flavor, and the sides were just as impressive. You can tell they take pride in what they serve. It's the kind of place that feels like a local favorite for a reason. Great food, good vibes, and a spot we'd definitely come back to the next time we're in town.

The beer was so nice I ordered the same one twice!…read more I put in 20 miles hiking Rocky Mountain National Park in a day a half. I slept about 4 hours the night before to make it early for sunrise. To say that a few tasty beers were what the doctor ordered would be the understatement of the century! None of this matters, of course, to the good folks at Rocky Cut Brewing Company. This is off the main drag of Estes in an unassuming strip plaza. Humble vibes inside, a simple U-shaped bar top with seating all around, a few smaller tables, a community table, and a large patio with mostly picnic table seating. If you're lucky, snag a stool right along the Big Thompson River! Though, I recommend they fix the wooden placeholders for beers, they're leaning on the wrong side of history, we don't want any full glasses of beer reaching an unnecessary demise! Interference IPA * American IPA * 6.7% * 16oz ($7) From their website: "Climbing the Interference Boulder in Rocky Mountain National Park requires strength and power. This Colorado IPA showcases the power of hops with an intense blend forging citrus aromas with a pine forward finish. Featured ingredients: Cascade, El Dorado, Mosaic, Chinook, & Simcoe hops * Recommended adventure: hiking Black Lake, climbing the Twin Owls, skiing upper Hidden Valley." A perfectly apt description. I would summarize this beer just as they did, focusing on hops, citrus, and pine. Absolutely delicious, a memorable IPA in recent memory. I liked it so much I ordered it again and it tasted just as delicious the second time down! They also had a food truck outside, so safe to assume they do this often. Would love to try more of their beers during my next visit. Rock Cut, I see you!

Interference, galactic, Enos Pils....all great originals...but like many EP places, Rock Cut has…read morestalled on its success. The core original beers are good, but not much new is happening at Rock Cut. Why mess with success, I guess? Because it would probably piss off the folks that were trying to change the paradigm when they started, that's why.

Fantastic food and gorgeous atmosphere. Tacked along the creek, mountain flowers, French decor all…read morework to create a gorgeous outdoor dining experience. We had brunch here and returned the next day for dinner bc the food was fantastic. For brunch we loved the BLT take on a classic egg dish -- and the texture of the pancakes was perfection. At dinner we enjoyed several small plates. The fresh peach burratta dish was incredible as was the fried chicken ( ask the server how they create it!) New favorite restaurant in SB!

Creekside is always a solid choice and my most frequented breakfast and lunch spot whenever in…read moreSteamboat. The food is consistently fresh, flavorful, and made with quality ingredients. On our most recent visit, my mom ordered the new freaky greaky bowl with a side of grilled chicken. She loved it so much that she ordered it again on our next visit! I went with the avo toast and a side of scrambled eggs, and it was absolutely fabulous. You could tell they were farm fresh eggs! I also tried the melon mountain cooler mocktail, which was incredibly refreshing without being overly sweet. Overall a solid place for breakfast or lunch. A bonus is getting to see and enjoy all the dogs and pups on the patio by the creek!

Went to the restaurant with 4 other people. Food came fairly quickly. We ordered different meals…read moreand all of the meals were prepared very poorly. Shrimp tacos were lacking shrimp and flavor. Chicken quesadillas lacked chicken and the accompany guacamole was very dark and tasted bitter and old. The pastrami sandwich was over cooked and dry. The person who ate it later became ill?? The hamburger (asked to be cooked well done) was overcooked on one half and undercooked on the other half. The waitresses were okay. The real kicker was the owner breezing out the door, asking how was everything, but not waiting for a reply! Just so disappointed. Will never eat there again or recommend it to anyone.

Looks and feels like a local watering hole. Friendly and fast service. The kids enjoyed the pizza…read moreand burgers!!

We had delicious cheeseburgers! They were yummy and the fries were crispy and hot. Overall a…read moregreat place for a quick dinner or lunch.

Solid win (mostly)…read more We eyed this cute diner because we needed dinner and we are staying at the YMCA cabins for XC skiing. Love to support a local place. Drive by night one at 6:40 and they were putting up chairs (7pm close seems a bit early). So... went the next night and made sure to get there with plenty of time. Ordered a veggie burger (solid!), spicy original, and original burger and large fries. Ended up around $30. My family loved the food and when I picked up the order, they did tell me the fries are cooked in beef fat or seasoning or something like that and asked if I still wanted them (knowing vegetarians ordered veggie burgers). I do wish they put this on the menu before we ordered but grateful they shared. They very well could've not told me. My family enjoyed them. The only thing that can be improved is the cleanliness. I think the diner chairs were a bit dirty and could use a scrub down. Other than fries I wished I could eat and a bit of a scrub, we were pleased to come here.

The Dean West has permanently closed. As of this review in June, 2026, the Blacksmith Tavern &…read moreGrill (207 Central Street) has taken up the challenge of offering their own version of bar & grilling. Their food is outstanding, and I'm going to figure out how to give them a good review on their own name. In the meantime, if you're hungry, come here. And bring your dog cuz the patio is open. The servers here want you to leave happy, so the service is above par.

My husband and I stopped at Dean West in Kremmling and decided to share the burrito. The portion…read moresize was generous, but the flavor didn't quite stand out as much as we hoped. Service was friendly and the atmosphere had a nice local vibe. Overall, it was an okay experience but not one we'd rush back for.