5 stars all the way around. Inside the restaurant, previously an old adobe church, the ambience is…read moreauthentic and incredible. We sat in the side patio/garden. Beautiful with wild flowers and plantings. Food was to die for. Be sure and get the garlic add on for the rolls. Best rolls we have ever had. Came out piping hot as did the food. Impeccably prepared and beautifully presented. We had Duck Confit with raviolis and mushrooms and broccolini and the Meat macaroni and cheese. Both were off the charts!!! The pasta appetizer will make you swoon. Best meal we have had so far on our 2 week road trip. Do not miss this jewel!!!!!

another great evening here. we started in the garden and one if the owners let us try a "midnight…read moresnack" tomato that they have growing. Delicious. Beautiful holly hocks. A couple of good drinks in the Sanctuary. A Sidecar and the wife stepped out and got a gin drink - Friar Tuck? She liked. Sweet bartender. Then to the restaurant. Great service. Beautiful place inside. Started with a garden salad and the Pear Fiocchi appetizer. The best appetizer ever!!! Then split the ravioli. Still took food home. Cannolis to go. The best place for dinner in Alamosa. We will be back before we leave CO.

What a great find! We were in town to visit the Colorado…read moresand dunes. The restaurant was very welcoming, the food was great and the drinks were excellent, certainly not what I expected in Alamosa. Little did we know we were entertained with a salsa class on Monday nights!

Multiple items we requested we were told were unavailable…read more I ordered a beverage the first one on the menu with the egg in it and was told that's their best drink, they brought out something else calling it the knock off of what I ordered. I refused the "Knock Off" drink and sent it back. The drinks took over 20 minutes to deliver and restaurant was empty. I ordered the surf and turf Burrito and it had 2 shrimp in it and a few crumbles of carna asada. The rest of the burrito was full of beans and rice. My friend ordered the 3 taco plate and they brought out what looked like a child's plate. Tiny street tacos for $14. Seriously. Thats a joke. My friend asked to order additional food and the waitress took 15 minutes to comeback to take his additional order. At that time he decided to not order anything else. We got charged for a $25 Chile relleno burrito plate when we ordered a $15 dollar burrito not a plate. . We go to pay and I checked the bill, my $12 drink I didn't even touch was on the bill and another item that we did not order was on our bill. $22 of additional items we didn't order was placed on the bill. Had the waitress remove it and we left. The place looks like it could be fun but they literally did everything possible to have us never come back again. Definitely not ever going there again.

We'd just spent a very rainy day driving into town and I was ready for a hot pizza and the comfort…read moreof our AirBnB. Purple Pig has really great ratings so we placed an online order and my husband dodged some rain to go pick it up. We decided to try the green chile pizza and picked up a plain hamburger for our girls to share. The burger was fine - the girls weren't super into it but they ate enough to satisfy them for dinner. We enjoyed the pizza - my husband LOVED it. I thought it was just okay, but also I was fighting a cold so I'm going to defer to him on this one. I'd definitely give them another try if I'm ever back in the area.

Firewood baking for your pizza is the way to go! Waitstaff were outstanding. It's tough now going…read moreout to eat as it's expensive and service is now less desirable. You won't regret coming here!!

We went to this restaurant with a group of friends this week. I have to say how much I enjoyed it…read more And I don't give out five stars lightly. The restaurant wasn't fooling around when it comes to garlic. You could smell the enticing aroma of it as soon as you walk through the door. The ambience was quaint. It is connected to a hotel which I'd check out if I were traveling through here again. We arrived at the restaurant around 530pm. The happy hour menu had both drinks and some dinner items on it. My companion ordered the Spaghetti & Meatballs from the happy hour menu. We were told the portion is the same as from the regular menu. It was $14. ($18 on regular menu.) It was a generous portion with three large meatballs. I opted for the Picatta Pasta at $12 and added four shrimp for an extra $6. They gave me five so I'm not sure if the chef made a mistake or was just feeling generous. I'll say the latter! The dish had tomatoes, capers, lemon, and white wine. The only thing I'd add to my taste would be pine nuts! We both totally enjoyed our meals including the bread! I forced myself to leave a little for lunch the next day and it was even better then! Comments I heard from around the dinner were equally enthusiastic about their meals, especially those who ordered the mussels. We're in town for a week and I don't usually go back to the same restaurant twice when I'm visiting a new location but my companion and I are definitely going back again before we leave. It was a Fri and a bit of busy night when we were there but our server Jillian did a great job and was super nice.

Needed Italian food. This was a nice place. Great layout, we sat back in the grotto. Sweet cute…read moreguy took care of us. We started with happy hour margs but ewww on the tequila. Switched to happy hour Montepulciano wine. Much better choice. The wife had the muscles, lots with good garlic bread. Also the Caesar salad with anchovies. She loved both. I had the chicken marsala. A little different from what I have had before but good. Would like to try a tomato dish but they are closed the next couple of days. Sorry no photos. PS. The Tiramisu was 5 stars!!! Very good.

Quirky, cute, fun and welcoming to all! They actually have vegetarian and vegan food, which is so…read morenice since I was thinking I'd have to hit Subway or settle for an iceberg salad at the steakhouse. The cocktails are fabulous and everyone was super nice and friendly. Highly recommend! this unexpected surprise.

Great service, menu, and vibe. We arrived as the Crafty Canary was opening, served a beer while…read moreshe fi wished openig, took our order. Our fiod arrived in short order. Highly recommend when in Walsenburg. Extra Kudos for allowing the No Kings protesters of Huerfano County to grab a beer.

Great bar with speakeasy vibes. It's dark and interesting in each unique space inside. It can be…read morequite dark inside but your eyes will adjust. It is a great place to kick back and hang out with friends or on a date night. They also have outdoor seating with some fire pits. Cocktail drinks are a little on the high side so we only come in on occasion. They also have a limited food menu for appetizers but we loved the egg rolls and would definitely come back for more. The staff and bar tenders are always friendly and are more than happy to help with any suggestions or questions from the menu.

We stopped in here after dinner at the Alley House Grill, just to check it out. This place is…read moreCOOL! Vintage cocktail bar with a few quirky lounging rooms. They serve craft cocktails and some Charcuterie but no real food menu. Must stop

Lovely spot for a good cocktail! The atmosphere is fun while chill with actually comfortable seats…read moreand bar snacks! JB is an awesome bartender and seems like a great dude!

Very cool spot with a bar in the back! We went on a night they had live music and it was great…read morevibes. they also had a very chill backyard area that was nice to get some fresh air. Not as much of a record choice as you would think but I think it's mostly for the speakeasy vibes!

Delicious, creative food. Tasted fresh and homemade. Rose…read morematcha latte was so good and not too sweet. Hot mess was the best thing on the menu in our opinion but everything was great. Service was quick.

Salida is a town that feels meticulously arranged by a diorama enthusiast with a penchant for the…read morefrontier. Nestled among the peaks of the Sawatch Range, where tumbleweeds might theoretically roll if they weren't caught in the spokes of a passing bicycle, sits an establishment of peculiar perfection: The Biker & The Baker. My compass has unerringly pointed to their door every single time I visit Salida over the past five years. It is a tradition forged in sugar and chain grease, where the rugged American West meets the precision of French pastry. Pairing high-desert riding with artisanal baking seems like a recipe for a pile-up, but the execution here is a sweet ride. You will find aerodynamic cyclists sitting elbow-to-elbow with flannel-draped modern prospectors, united by a singular quest for butter. The Biker handles the gears, the Baker handles the tiers. They aren't just coasting on charm; they are pedaling toward culinary triumph, baking up a storm that rivals the monsoons over the Arkansas River. The confections are miniature monuments to indulgence. I have routinely panned for gold in this valley, but the true motherlode is their lemon tart--a symmetrical marvel of citrus striking like a high-noon sun. Their charcuterie boards are arranged with the geometric exactitude of a surveyor mapping a railroad. Whether you are gearing up to summit Mount Shavano or recovering from a grueling promenade, this sanctuary provides the requisite fuel. It is the exceedingly charming destination itself.

During our Memorial Day visit to Knee Knockers Bar and Grill in Alamosa, CO (about 1:45-3:30 PM),…read moremy family waited around an hour for very simple kids' meals (mac and cheese, hot dogs, fruit cups, onion rings) with very little communication or updates. When I went to check on the order, the owner/manager ignored us for nearly a minute, then accused us of misrepresenting the wait time and said we could leave but would still have to pay for food that had not been served yet. The restaurant did not appear busy at the time, yet the experience felt poorly managed and unprofessional. When the food finally arrived, items were incorrect or missing and served without apology after the long delay. Very disappointing experience, especially with young children waiting for basic meals.

Great location on the golf course but my food was not good. Service unfortunately was slow and…read morefor me it just didn't work out,

This was an amazing place. We have our dog here visiting from Texas. Yes, when we walked in,…read moreMoon, the huge, sweet love of a dog barks! That's his greeting! clearly the owner wouldn't have a vicious dog in her restaurant that would hurt someone. Moon and my dog Cooper got along fantasticly. Service amazing. Food awesome too. Owner is friendly and super accommodating. Love this place.

We came with some friends to try coyote moon bar and grill. I had the Mad Marushka which is like a…read moresampler platter. I enjoyed the fried porkchop and pierogis. The cucumber salad and mashed potatoes was lacking flavor and was a little soft for my liking. I will probably try some other food items next time and update my review. Our waitress was nice and the place had a fun vibe with live music on most nights.