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    The Buffalo

    3.8 (12 reviews)
    Closed 11:00 am - 8:00 pm

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    Inside of bison burger
    Alice A.

    Beautiful historic bar and restaurant connected with the modern Westbound and Down brewery. The menu is streamlined with a few salads, sandwiches, and appetizers. We got the bison burger which was juicy and flavorful and the seared ahi tuna sandwich. I agree with previous reviews that the sandwich is better deconstructed as the tuna came sliced. The side salads were substantial and you choose one of 7 house made dressings.

    The Stampede
    Carol Y.

    A month ago, we ate lunch at Westbound & Down and enjoyed both the food and brews. Passing through Idaho Springs again on our way to Keystone with time to spare and decided to give The Buffalo next door a try, not realizing they use the same menu. I ordered the Ceasar Salad ($15, no additions) which was very good with just a light coating of dressing... tasty, but a bit overpriced (salads almost always are). Hubby got the Ahi Tuna sandwich with a side of green chili, the tuna was delicious but a bit overwhelmed by the bun & fixings. It was better once deconstructed into the separate tastes. The big highlight of The Buffalo compared to W&D is the gorgeous old interior, including the awesome wood bar, Stampede mural and buffalo head staring down at you... would definitely recommend stopping in.

    Phili cheesesteak with a side of Mac and cheese
    Katie H.

    Do yourself a favor and get the green chili cheese fries. They're incredible! Everything on the menu is incredible

    The Westbound Burger with Chili fries!

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    The burgers here are excellent and the recommended beers really complement them well. The fries had the right amount of crisp and flavor.

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    Clear Creek Cidery & Eatery

    Clear Creek Cidery & Eatery

    4.3
    (378 reviews)
    0.1 mi
    $$

    We stopped into Clear Creek Cidery after lunch, so we only sampled the cider this visit, but it was…read moreenough to make us excited to come back. One thing we appreciated was the variety. They're currently pouring ciders from around Colorado as well as other cider-producing regions, which made for a fun tasting experience. It was a great way to try several different styles and producers in one place. The food looked fantastic, and several people sitting near us spoke very highly of what they ordered. We'll definitely be returning to try the menu for ourselves. What really stood out, though, was the hospitality. The owner was incredibly friendly, knowledgeable, and happy to talk cider. The staff was equally welcoming and made us feel right at home. Overall, it was a great experience and a perfect fit for Idaho Springs. We can't wait to come back and spend more time there.

    After riding the new Mighty Argo Cable Car, we ventured into downtown Idaho Springs to explore and…read morehave lunch. We stopped at Clear Creek Cidery & Eatery because we liked their outdoor seating. The weather was perfect for enjoying a nice, shaded outdoor lunch. Our group of six all ordered water for drinks. The server brought us filled glasses and then told us if we wanted any refills, we could get them ourselves from the big cooler jug outside. Um...okay. The rest of the service was pretty much the same -- apathetic. We ordered a flight of beer for the four adults at the table. It was about $30 and came with about 15 small glasses of cider, one of each flavor they served. We shared it and got to sample everything that way. I ordered the Cider Burger (medium rare) with fries as my side. It came out medium well, which instantly ruins and dries out any good burger experience. The fries were tepid as well. I don't think we even saw our server again until the end, and even then we had to wait for awhile for the check. So, overall, It was just an okay experience. If I'm in the Idaho Springs area again, I wouldn't return to Clear Creek Cidery & Eatery. I'd definitely explore other options.

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    Clear Creek Cidery & Eatery
    Clear Creek Cidery & Eatery
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    Main Street Restaurant

    Main Street Restaurant

    4.5
    (555 reviews)
    0.1 mi
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    We came here for brunch before heading to the hot springs and it was a great stop…read more I got the Main Street Benedict, super yummy! The only thing I didn't like as much was the hashbrowns, they were just okay. I also ordered the jalapeño bread French toast (recommended by our server). I love jalapeño flavor, but I remember thinking it sounded kind of weird for French toast... but I'm glad I tried it because it was so good. They make their breads in-house and I would definitely get that again. I also tried some of my friend's banana bread and that was really delicious too. Didn't get a chance to try these since we had to get to the hot springs soon so thought it's too much food to finish in time, but they had a French toast flight and a Benedict flight, which I've never seen before. Pretty cool, I love anything where you can try multiple flavors. Overall, would reccomend this brunch spot in Idaho Springs. Would come back!

    People here rave about the food, but I wouldn't know. Was here with my wife on Saturday June 27 to…read morehave breakfast before our 7:30 hot springs slot. This place is supposed to open at 7:00 - at 10 after an angry hippie opened the door and begrudgingly seated us. We sat for about 5 minutes and observed the hippie chaos that ensued. Clearly it was going to be awhile. This place was a little too aligned with the slow life of mountain town life. Went to Macdonalds.

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    Cute interior with classic rock music
    Cute interior with classic rock music
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    Benedict Flight
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    Full House Cafe

    Full House Cafe

    3.3
    (12 reviews)
    4.2 mi
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    After getting a $25 food comp at Golden Gulch (by Donny no less!), the group and I stumbled on over…read moreto Full House Cafe for a much needed greasy bite. STAR 1 = Insanely good food, that totally hits the spot. The menu is quite extensive so there is plenty to choose from, including breakfast served until 2pm. I opted for the "breakfast burger" which consisted of two burger patties, cheese, bacon and a fried egg on top! DROOL WORTHY. We also noshed on the green chili fries, their signature side salad, had bites of the Cuban sandwich - which were delicious and perfectly cooked! STAR 2 = Prices are the cheapest you'll find in Black Hawk, SERIOUSLY! The burger I ordered was just a mere $5.99 with tax! Because we had a tough time choosing what to eat and racking our total up to $25, we ordered it all! Ha :) STAR 3 = Staff is ultra friendly, accommodating and insistent on making sure your needs are met. In fact, when our parties bill was only $22, the cook made sure to add an extra twix bar so they could get their money worth! STAR 4 = Located inside the casino, it's a bit off the radar, so it's not insanely crowded! There isn't much room to sit inside, but everything is served to go, so either grab a seat, or simply take it home! I will most definitely return for my greasy needs next time I'm in the mountains!

    1 star with ease. I came in to order, man says "hey man the cooking oil should be ready in 10…read moreminutes" telling the same thing to another lady who wanted to order. Then, 10 minutes pass; she comes back to order and he says "oil should be ready in 15 minutes!" I go up to try to order because it seemed like she placed her order ahead of time, and so dude tells me "I'll be back and the oil should be ready to cook!" Turns out, he told the lady that he said he was going on a smoke break. Why was the fryer even off? The place supposedly opens at 10am, and it was 8pm when I came in. Unbelievable.

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    Get made to order custom sandwiches at Full House Cafe.
    Get made to order custom sandwiches at Full House Cafe.
    Green chili tots!!!
    Green chili tots!!!
    Mmmm!!! Double burger with cheese, bacon and a fried egg! Perfect hangover food!

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    Mmmm!!! Double burger with cheese, bacon and a fried egg! Perfect hangover food!
    JKQ BBQ

    JKQ BBQ

    4.2
    (102 reviews)
    4.3 mi
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    This was absolutely the best service we got in BH by far. There were two servers the evening we…read moredined in. Both females with blond highlights. The younger with glasses was our server. I can't recall their names but they were both very welcoming and friendly to the guests they attended. Our server was extremely helpful in helping us select our order as it was difficult to make a decision. She had a wonderful smile and funny banter and was genuinely happy to serve us. I thought she was the owner of the restaurant, but as we were remarking about the beauty and history of the building she remarked that she had only been working there for a few weeks! She was truly a breath of fresh air where customer service and friendliness is truly hit or miss. Some folks were very happy to see us, others could have preferred we stayed home. The BBQ was also amazing, we shared a platter with brisket and pulled pork, coleslaw and Mac and cheese. Everything was really delicious, the coleslaw wasn't overwhelmed by too much mayo. It was crisp and deliciously crunchy and the mac and cheese was homemade using mezze penne, gooey and flavorful. It was a delicious meal and a wonderful experience.

    My husband and I have been coming to this restaurant for over five years…read more This was our favorite restaurant. Not anymore! I know that there's a lot of new faces and changes which is fine. However, the bartender Chris wanted to argue with us the first second we sat down and when we were walking out the door after 50 minutes. He argued about the menu because we didn't see the prices on there. There was no price at all so he wanted to argue about it and make us feel stupid when he wasn't doing his job and he told us he had only been there for three days so he didn't know the menu. The service is horrible! So we had to leave and we've never left a restaurant or place or walked out before . This is the first time we've ever walked out of a restaurant. We have lived in four other states and also traveled all over and ate at many restaurants. When we told him we were leaving, he told us.. and I quote . (Fine don't ever come back. I don't wanna ever serve you or people like you ever again. Don't come back!) Screaming outside at us with our food after It had already been 50 minutes that we were in that establishment with no food and or no communication as to when our food would be ready. That should tell you something stay far away! This was the worst service by far! Save yourself time and do not even eat there. I wish management would correct this situation.

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    Saloon Bar
    Saloon Bar
    The sample platter
    The sample platter
    Front entrance off the parking lot

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    Front entrance off the parking lot

    The Buffalo - salad - Updated July 2026

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