Great place to stop in when you're in Black Hawk! This is an upscale, clean restaurant with a…read morebeautiful decor. On a hot summer day we took a break from the heat and chose to go to the mountains for lunch! Wednesday must be the slow day they have a spaghetti meatball, garlic bread special for only $9.99. It was well worth the money. Add a brew for a few bucks and you've got a relaxing atmosphere and a good meal!

The good - the beer & mocktail were great! it's a pretty…read morebig place and it was nearly empty, so we were pleased with that! the bad - the nachos really wanted to be delicious! it seems as though the kitchen staff poured the cheese onto the paper and then added the chips and sprinkled on a little bit of beans and corn & a little dot of lime crema (which was deeelish!) just to tease you. the scant toppings were not even room temperature, and the nacho cheese was also disappointingly less than warm. Our server dropped the food and ran for cover, never to ask how it was or if we needed anything. the ugly - my mile high chicken club came with onion, even though I requested no onion because I am allergic. The prime rib french dip sammy was pretty small and the fries were meh. again, the server dropped and ran & disappeared entirely, so we couldn't let him know that I needed a new sandwich. hubby ate my dinner, and noted the chicken was dry and flavorless. the fruit that i requested in lieu of fries was slimy and inedible. when hubby was done eating, our server was still playing his disappearing act, so we waited for 20 minutes until the bartender noticed we had been left unattended and brought us the check. thankfully, he checked us out quickly. overall, we would not recommend this place and will certainly not return

Food is wonderful. I am a sucker for Yuca fries and the ones at Mariposa do not disappoint. Their…read morenewer item; an appetizer of latin inspired shrimp scampi are delicious. And kissed by the fire grill. I would not order the so called char broiled care asada, as the kitchen pre slices the beef, so it doesn't actually get a char grill. It's a sad expression of a charrasco. All cook should have knives to slices a properly cooked steak, one would think. One major frustration is the fact that the open kitchen staff are blasting their own music whilst the Spanish guitar trio is also playing. While perhaps those sitting farther in the restaurant cannot hear the kitchen staff music. Those at the bar fale and the communal table behind the bar are going to be annoyed by having to listen to music by a kitchen staff that should not be having music playing. It is an open concept kitchen! The bartender Tyler did an excellent job of explaining the menu with descriptions and suggestions based upon my tastes. And assisted when items didn't meet expectations though. Monarch and Mariposa are lucky to have him!

This goes into my list of top ten meals of all time! We received a text ten minutes before our…read morereservation time stating that our table was ready so we would have time to walk across the casino. We arrived and the host showed us immediately to a table, but we requested the bar since there were still seats available. The restaurant was romantic and dark, with an open kitchen so you could watch the chefs create their magic. Tyler was our bartender, server, and entertainer that evening, and helped explain the menu to us, which included a tablet with pictures and descriptions of each meal so you wouldn't be left guessing. He also kept us laughing and we ended up staying longer than planned (and ordering a LOT more than we had planned) because we were enjoying his conversation so much. To start us off with drinks, at Tyler's recommendation, I went for the Smoke Signal (I'm a sucker for Mezcal) and loved the balance of alcohol, smoke and sweetness. Our appetizers were the Fry Bread Esquites - pillowy fry bread topped with perfectly seasoned charred corn, cotija and zesty chipotle aioli, and the Pan Seared Shrimp served with blue corn tortillas, guacamole and the most delicious tomato macha. The shrimp aren't completely peeled, so beware there is more than the tails to remove! For the main meal we split the Pork Tomahawk - the most expensive thing on the menu (besides the steak offerings), and it was worth it! The most tender and moist pork I've ever had, with sweet potato purée, grilled mushrooms, fresh broccolini and a sweet honey chipotle sauce. We were too full for dessert (I honestly haven't consumed so much in one sitting, but it was too good to stop!), but we were able to fit in one more drink at the end. I chose the Sweet Venom, recommended by Tyler, which was a sweeter drink with a floater of Tingala which makes your tongue go numb. Tyler offered us a little splash of the Tingala on its own which was a fun experience! It was a pricey meal for sure, but worth more than every cent we spent. Highly recommend the dishes and beverages we got, and if you're lucky enough to snag a seat at the bar when Tyler is working, you're guaranteed to have a great night!

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.

Tried JKQ BBQ after running errands nearby and ordered the pulled pork with a chicken Caesar salad…read morefor dinner. The employee taking orders was patient while I looked over the menu and gave a couple suggestions without overdoing it. The pulled pork was tender and had enough flavor on its own without needing extra sauce. I wasn't expecting much from the salad, but the chicken was fresh and the portion was bigger than I thought it would be. My order came out in a reasonable amount of time even though there were several people waiting ahead of me. Overall it felt like a dependable local BBQ spot that focuses more on solid food than hype.

The egg rolls are the most creative handheld version of delicious Cajun/Creole mouthwatering food!…read moreAlso on the menu is scrumptious Red Beans and Rice, Swamp Soup, Boudin Balls, Hush Puppies and the most popular thing on the menu, the delectable Beignets! This proprietor,( Martina Cook), needs a franchise to wake up and run with great concept of Cajun/Creole restaurants!

Such a cute little cafe with a New Orleans vibe. Martina, the owner-chef was so sweet. She just…read moremade the visit that much more special! We split the red beans and rice, salty just like my husband likes it. I loved the little bits of crunchy celery. My husband had the Philly Cheese Steak Roll which he thought was amazing. I had the Grits, Gouda, and Greens with Shrimp. YUMMY. would we go back? YES!

Loved the atmosphere and food at Joy's! We arrived later than anticipated and thought they'd be…read moreclosing.... They were still busy... after a couple minutes wait we had a nice spot on the deck, since we had the dog with us. Very friendly people and the lady running orders and taking care of the place is a dynamo!! Friendly and so easy going.... Even after our dog had an "accident" on the deck... to our embarrassment.... It was handled quickly and with good humor. The food was so good... The price was very reasonable.... The place was clean and neat. Would go again when in the area.

What a hidden gem!! I honestly can not say enough positive things about Joy's kitchen. The food was…read moreabsolutely delicious and the beef was so flavorful and tender. Everything here is made from scratch including the bread (highly recommend the sourdough). There is plenty of seating indoor and outside. The patio is dog friendly too! The vibe is nice is nice and relaxed with a foosball table. Our server was so sweet and you can tell she's been there for a while. We will definitely be back.

Good food. Straightforward lunch type joint. I had a cheeseburger with waffle fries and it was just…read morewhat I wanted. Burger was cooked well and the fries were tasty. Came with lettuce, tomato, and pickles. The folks working the counter nice and courteous, and answered all the questions I had. It's got a lunch counter atmosphere. It's clean and well maintained. If you want something quick and tasty, try Stella's.

Nice little cafe on the top floor of bonanza casino, great staff and the food will get the job done…read more We got the burger, pizza and chicken tenders, with complimentary drinks Couple blocks away from the haunted cemetery

This is our go to place in Blackhawk. We we happy to see they changed the menu for the better and…read moreadded a nice price fix deal as well. Service is always great and the food is delicious! Highly recommend! Great smoked old fashioned that is served in a box filled with smoke!!

I had an interesting experience after coming here multiple times in the past. The front of house…read morestaff was very rude, ambivalent, and frankly unpleasant. They were bothered by our presence, reluctant to answer questions, when I needed an extra bar chair they pointed to the corner and said "use those" so I had to carry it myself (in heels and a nice dinner outfit). Once we finally got seated the server, Chris and his co-server Vanessa, were amazing. The food was great and the table side chef Rush was lovely as well. Prices are extremely steep and for this amount, I would've expected the front of house, staff and bar staff to be at a bare minimum nice to patrons. This restaurant clearly knows they're the only nice place in the area, and that front of house staff couldn't be bothered to create an acceptable experience.

Solid local spot here in Georgetown. Good food, good vibes, and they're open late (until 1am),…read morewhich is clutch up here. It's your classic mountain dive bar nothing fancy, but that's the charm. Everyone kind of minds their own business, and the staff and customers are all really nice. If you're looking for a laid-back, no-frills place to grab a drink or bite, this is it.

Had a really tasty cheeseburger to go and another time a delicious cheesesteak. It's a real bar,…read morebut has good food.