Positive Drinks were good. Great view. Prices were fair. Staff was great and friendly. Only a few issues: My prime rib was slightly overcooked--ordered medium, but it came closer to well done and a bit dry. My wife's ribs were a bit oversalted. Still good overall. Overall 4 star. read more

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Dinner at Twin Owls Steakhouse after a fresh snowfall felt like pure snowy Estes magic. The views were unbelievable -truly one of the most beautiful settings for dinner in Estes Park. Service was outstanding and the food was exceptional. We had the bacon-wrapped scallops, a wedge salad, and the filet -easily one of the best we've had. Twin Owls is truly a gem in Estes Park. The combination of incredible food, warm hospitality, and that magical mountain setting makes it a must-visit. read more

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On our way up to the restaurant, I thought I was seeing a luxury home still decorated for the holidays. Beautiful warm white lights twinkled from massive windows overlooking the forested area of Estes Park. To my delight, it was the restaurant! Once inside it was warm and inviting, both from the ambiance and the staff. My husband and I were seated at the perfect table by the gorgeous fireplace. I could go on and on. Okie, our server, perfect. Cocktails and wine, perfect. Meal, outstanding (Pasta Alfredo and Scallops for me, Steak for my husband), again, perfect. Then, a not so normal indulgence of dessert (carrot cake), perfect. Whether it's a special getaway, a vacation, or if you're fortunate enough to be a local, don't miss out on Twin Owls Steakhouse. Not to compare, but our usual restaurant in Estes is the Cascades, which is excellent. However, hands down, we have new go to for dinner. read more

This is our second time visiting Twin Owls during our Memorial Day vacation! And never a bad experience! We had the pleasure of having Colton take care of us and he's amazing: efficient and great suggestions. I had the prime rib and my husband had the bison ribeye! We'll see you all next year! Colton even offered to take our pics!! read more

Twin Owls Steakhouse - Steakhouses Near Me - Estes Park, Colorado

If you can get near the windows, the views from Twin Owls are spectacular, especially at sunset. The food ranges from excellent to okay. There are better restaurants in Estes to get surf and turf. The drinks are excellent. The service ranges from okay to excellent. read more

So disappointed in Twin Owls. We hadn't been there for quite sometime and were really looking forward to going. We got the specials and neither was great. We will stick with our old favorites like Bonefish. Estes needs better choices. read more

A wonderful place for our anniversary dinner this weekend! We are always greeted with a smile when we walk in to Twin Owls Steakhouse. We got there a little before our reservation time and had a chance to sit at the bar for a pre dinner cocktail. Thad was behind the bar last night and was so welcoming and nice to talk to. I had the Paloma which was tart and refreshing. We were seated at a table by one of the big windows overlooking Estes Park. The views are always beautiful and sometimes you get lucky and get to see some wildlife. Our server was fabulous, I wish I could remember her name. She explained the menu, told us about the specials and wished us happy anniversary. We started with the smoked salmon crostini. Crisp crostini with lemon caper whipped cream cheese and smoked salmon, topped with fresh raspberries and micro greens. So delicious! For dinner we shared the 22oz porterhouse special. It was cooked and seasoned perfectly. We added the chimichurri sauce and had asparagus as the side. For dessert I had the carrot cake and my husband had the house made cheesecake cake, yummy. Twin Owls is one of our favorite places to eat while in town and they never disappoint. read more

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Had another bone-in buffalo ribeye steak, it's wonderful, perfectly cooked medium rare. The owner, Thad was tending bar, a very nice guy and hard working. The staff is great. Ambiance is semi-casual but you can wear a suit and feel comfortable. They are gearing up for peak season which starts this weekend. They are ready. read more

Key to the experience was to be the first in line when they opened. First seating put us in the northeast corner with 180 degree views of the valleys and mountains. Not our first visit, we enjoyed the filet mignon and prime rib prepared exactly to request. The bacon wrapped (large!) scallops were a wonderful appetizer as well. Our waiter Serhii was enthusiastic, knowledgeable, and engaging. We'll hope to have him again on our next visit. read more

This place is stunning. I celebrated my birthday here and it was wonderful. The views were magical, the drinks were delish, the service was top notch, and the food was amazing. I had the filet mignon "twin sister style" (at least I think that was what it was called?). Cooked to perfection and melted in my mouth. Tip: make a reservation and request a table by the window-if you're lucky you'll get one! read more

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This experience is amazing! We can't stop coming here! Literally the best steak house in Estes. Seasoned well, does not need salt and they always cook correctly. Wait staff is friendly and so very attentive. House made deserts are amazing as well! Very good wine list to fit anyone's budget. Restaurant is beautiful and the Mountain View's are amazing! read more

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We celebrated my husband's birthday with a stunning panoramic view, warm live music, and excellent service. The elk kabobs, filet mignon, baked brie, crab salad, and cheesecake were standout dishes. Friendly staff, a dessert discount, and a surprise drink treat from a fellow guest made it feel like magic. So glad we chose Twin Owls--every detail made us feel special. read more

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Food was fine and ambiance was fantastic. For the price, will try another tea in town next time. read more

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My whole family's food was cold not warm cold, the meat was perfect color but cold we sent it back it came back grey, like the color of pork. They did take off the food that we didn't eat but they gave us no comps. 1/10 I would not recommend. I would rather eat my own toe nail clippings. read more

Went on a Thursday and enjoyed the bluegrass music and the view. Bartender made a fantastic martini! Our waitress, Amber, was super nice and accommodating. That is where food stopped. We ordered the smoked duck crostini that had duck that was not smoked. It was ok. Had the bacon wrapped scallops and it was terrible. First ones came out cold and the waitress-who was very good-offered to get a fresh one. The "fresh" one was over cooked, burnt on the outside, too salty and the bernaise sauce was cold and coagulated by the time it got to the table. read more

My party of two made a reservation for 7:15 PM to see the sunset but realized that sunset was actually a few minutes before 7. So, we showed up around 6:30 PM to see if we could be seated earlier, and the host was very accommodating. We took a seat near the windows, and the outside view was spectacular. By the time we sat down, the mountains were already dark, and we missed the sunset, but it was very nice regardless. One of the reasons we wanted to dine at Twin Owls was to try elk meat. We started off with elk kabobs and French onion soup. The marinade on the elk kabobs was very good, and the meat was so juicy--much better than I had originally expected. The meat reminded me of Korean bird. The French onion soup was also very good; I really liked it because it was a little more watery compared to what I've had at other places. Then we ordered the elk sirloin and the Twin Owls burger with goat cheese. The burger was really good with the goat cheese, but I particularly liked the fingerling fries as a replacement for ordinary French fries. We ordered the elk steak medium-well, just in case it might have a weird odor, but the steak was marinated in a way that it had absolutely no odor, and the meat was very juicy and tender, despite having little visible fat content like beef. We also had two different locally crafted beers, which were great as well. Out of all the dining experiences I had in Denver and Estes Park, Twin Owls definitely topped the list, and I'd love to come back on my next trip to try their bison steak. read more

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Beautiful and simple ambiance. Shared so many delicious things! Burratta, ribeye, asparagus, Brussels Sprouts and crème brûlée. Crème brûlée was on the verge of being over done. Otherwise everything was so good! Including the service! Thank you read more

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The buffalo bone in ribeye was perfect. Service was good and the ambience of wild deer and elk grazing below is and the snow covered mountains in the background was absolutely amazing. read more

Twin Owls Steakhouse - Bone in buffalo ribeye. - Steakhouses Near Me - Estes Park, Colorado

Went here for our anniversary. The reservation system was easy. The staff was outstanding!!! They were all polite, helpful and took time to learn a bit about us. I got the 10oz ribeye with Brussel sprouts. My wife got the 7oz filet with mashed potatoes. She got a white espresso martini which she was delighted with. My Old Fashioned was good as well. The steak were perfectly cooked and the sides were outstanding. We got the Chocolate Toffee Mousse cake which was delicious! Very rich. The only thing we both had to critique was the steak seasoning or lack there of. The sent out a house steak sauce but any steak should not need a sauce simple seasonings will allow a steak to stand alone. Salt pepper garlic onion etc are enough and will allow the meat flavor to come though. The steak here excellent cuts and were pretty much able to be fork cut so the quality of the meat is not an issue. This is just my opinion by no means a slam. Overall a great experience for a special occasion. read more

Let's say something positive first. Magnificent view. Friendly service, Food was mediocre, smallest portions ever, expensive for what we ordered. Brie appetizer could be made at home and taste better in a wonderful Boulle.The Brie was served with 3 little croutons and was not what I was expecting The ribeye was tasteless and the special ,blackened red snapper was the size of my palm .No bread basket but for $3 you can have two rolls with butter. This place is sitting on a beautiful piece of land and could do so much better.,. I would not come back ever again. 3 stars was generous. Okie was a very nice waitress. The ice tea was the best thing I ordered. Going now to get a snack . read more

Twin Owls Steakhouse - The view from The Twin Owl steakhouse - Steakhouses Near Me - Estes Park, Colorado

You would think if you had a steak house you would know how to cook. Food served less than room temperature. Steak grey, cold, raw inside. Coagulated Twin Owls bearnaise sauce squeezed out of a cake decorator in spurts on a cold steak and that was after sending it back. Reheated prime rib that appeared several days old. AuGratin potatoes reheated but not near hot and likely cooked a week or two prior to our meal. The crème brûlée was passable. The wine was good. I would never go back, which is a shame because they have a wonderful view. Servers are trying, but the food coming out has so many issues it doesn't really matter. read more

Beautiful spot! We sat by the window- it was like our own nature movie as snow came in, rainbow, then sunset and wildlife moving across the way. Daniel was a great waiter giving recommendations for our first time visit. Live music was great. Elk, Bison, Prime rib, carrot cake. I think we did good, all delicious. read more

Twin Owls Steakhouse - Prime rib- medium rare - Steakhouses Near Me - Estes Park, Colorado

Best seat in the house! If you want the great view, call ahead and reserve your table! Bread service was outstanding. Meal was slightly above average. Service was very good. read more

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This restaurant is stunning! The views are to die for. That being said, the food was average/good. Our server Luis was professional and friendly, he also had good timing in terms of when to stop back at the table, etc. I am gluten free and he was also very knowledgeable about that. I had a ribeye which was just fine, cooked as I ordered. My side dishes were mashed potatoes (one large tablespoon for $7) and roasted Brussels sprouts. The Brussels sprouts were huge, like radioactive/cartoon looking huge! Some were halved and they were served with shave Parmesan. I wish there had been a sauce or glaze or some type of moisture applied to them. A huge bowl was served as a side dish and they were hard to eat due to their size and dryness. My husband ordered the filet done "medium". It arrived at the table pretty much raw, simply seared on the outside and cooked just a bit all around. Our server returned it to the kitchen and it was brought back cooked further, but still a disappointment that a restaurant of this level could not cook a filet as ordered. His potatoes were more generous and his asparagus side dish was very good. We enjoyed a bottle of Cab/Franc from Colorado as well as dessert. My crème brûlée was very standard but the only gluten free option. My hubby had the New York cheesecake which he loved. Luis/the kitchen paced the meal well. I was dining as a celebration of my retirement and Luis took our photo. It was a nice night with just average food. read more

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For the price of the food at this "steakhouse", I was completely unimpressed. The prices are equivalent to Denver steakhouses but not the experience or quality of food. After being seated and ordered, all the food including our starters all came out at once. Very surprising. The food was more inline of an Outback. The coconut shrimp tasted like it was frozen instead of hand battered and the braised short ribs was over cooked and dry. The crab chowder had little crab. I can't recommend the place given the high prices. They were open Christmas Eve but not sure we will be back given the experience. read more

We were not that hungry when we visited this place. It's a beautiful place with awesome views. We got there at five which was the recommended time to get the best seating. Tried the bacon wrapped scallops, bites with smoked salmon in it, and the bread service. The bread was warm but not fresh. We didn't like them. The appetizers were delicious, but overpriced. Nothing really to write home about. We recommend the cocktails. read more

What can I say that I haven't already said. This is my favorite place in Estes. With incredible views to excellent service to fantastic and creative menu. We enjoy every trip. No one is perfect but we know this place does an excellent job. And having a menu where you can get BBQ chicken and Mac & Cheese or a burger if you just want something filling or an incredible steak this is your place for special occasion or casual dining read more

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My husband arrived at the restaurant a little early on purpose to see the bar and menu. Upon arrival the hostess was very pleasant and welcoming to us. We explained we are early and would love to sit a t the bar for some drinks, she walked us to the bar. The inside of the restaurant was absolutely beautiful with ceiling to floor windows. As we sat down and met the bartender, the actually owner was next to us and introduced himself to us. He starting to talk to us about his new summer bar menu coming up. My husband ordered the new "Bloody Mary" summer drink and I ordered and old fashion. The drinks tasted great but I expected the old fashion to have just 1 ice cube and not crushed ice. Afterwards I table was ready and we met with the hostess and she walked us to our table. The waitress was nice but it took sometime to greet us and take out order. We started with the scallops, they were ok, but the bacon around the scallops was chewy and not cooked all the way. My husband ordered the bacon/cheese soup which was amazing!!! We then ordered the 7oz filet and my husband ordered the steak. The food was very good, the scallop potatoes needed to be cooked a little longer. They were kinda hard to eat due to the thickness of the potato and being undercooked. We of course ordered dessert! I ordered the chocolate "cake" which was incredible and my husband order the brownie bread pudding. Service was not very good, she took sometime on ordering and beverage refills. So overall food 4, service 3 and overall 4 out of 5. read more

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Most cordial staff I've experienced statewide! I travel CO weekly and Thad and his team are amazing. Every staff member was friendly, outgoing, and willing to talk. A lost art in the hospitality industry. I spent two nights at the hotel and restaurant. Both meals were excellent, and pricing was fair. Hotel views are unmatched in Estes and proximity is of value. Stay and eat here. You won't regret the decision. read more

This was our first disappointing meal in Estes Park. We have visited several times and were looking forward to this experience. For starters, the hostesses (there were two) told us we would have to wait a few min to be seated. They told the party ahead of us the same thing. The restaurant was empty around 5:30pm. Our server was very kind and attentive. Any and all stars go to Daniel! The coconut shrimp appetizer was so overcooked it was hard to eat. The tuna tartare appetizer tasted like freezer burn. The spinach and beet salad was the only good dish we experienced. The $45 pasta with 3 sea scallops was underwhelming but fine. It felt like a mediocre cruise ship buffet - salty/ cooked a few hours ago then nuked. The bison tomahawk was okay. We were excited to leave. The manager did comp us 20% off but let me know that was his portion of earnings which felt like an unnecessary emotional ploy. We still tipped well as our waiter was great but we basically burned $200 tonight. Other Estes restaurants we highly recommend : Bird & Jim Both restaurants at The Stanley Hotel Mountain Home Cafe read more

Bread service was yummy. Our beef filet cooked to perfection. Great service and food. We got a window seat. We liked the guitar playing as well. read more

Amazing food and great service. They also had live music which added to the experience. We loved it read more

Twin Owls Steakhouse - 10 oz. Ribeye*, 7 oz. Filet Mignon*, House-Mashed Potatoes, Brussel sprouts - Steakhouses Near Me - Estes Park, Colorado

The food and atmosphere were excellent! Had the filet, wedge salad, wine and chocolate mousse dessert! All were great and I would definitely go back! read more

The steak was outstanding, tender and full of flavor. the view was amazing. The service and the fish special - poor. Their menu bluntly stated no substitutions, but the chef substituted a cucumber/cheese/onion concoction for a peach salsa without telling customer. Rice was undercooked and crunchy and fish was overcooked. Bread ($3 for 2 small rolls) was stale and hard as a rock. We were so disappointed - this could be a great place, it's so beautiful. Service was friendly but poor - our drinks were NEVER refilled, plates and empty glasses not cleared away. Mgmt should have remedied the fail on the fish since I made them aware - but they chose not to do so. The steak was great, beautiful view. but we won't go back - a disappointment for sure. read more

Exquisite Views! Beautiful and Pristine Restaurant! Food was delicious and fresh. Husband had the .5 Angus Burger... proclaimed it to be the best ever. Servers were friendly, attentive, and accommodating. Live Music was very lovely. Wonderful Evening! Will be coming back. Our waitress Okiwa was fun and made our evening extra special!!! read more

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Excellent friendly service and a beautiful dining room with a nice view if you're lucky enough to score one of the few window tables. Big thanks to the hostess, Katie (sp?), for hooking us up with one of said tables, complete with a Happy Anniversary bouquet. Our server, Vicki, was also a delight. She brought us two generous tastes of the Pinot Noir they offer by the glass since we weren't familiar with it and it was just delicious. Done. A bottle of that, please and thank you! I didn't take any photos of our food, but they serve some of the best French onion soup I've ever had. It's one of my favorites and I couldn't say how many different cups of this classic soup that I've tried over the years, but this was just fabulous. The broth was so rich and tasty and the bread and cheese was just perfect. YUM! I had a wedge salad with added elk medallions and the hubby had the elk sirloin with au gratin potatoes on the side. Both were excellent, although my wedge could have used just a little more dressing. We split a creme brûlée for dessert and that was the only disappointment. Overall, lovely experience in a beautiful setting. Would certainly gladly return if ever we find ourselves in Estes Park again. read more

Twin Owls Steakhouse - Nice view from our window table, plus a sweet little Happy Anniversary bouquet - Steakhouses Near Me - Estes Park, Colorado

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I have to say first of all that I am not a steak eater, so you'll have to excuse me for not commenting on the namesake. My husband and I each had the fish special for the evening, which was halibut. We started off with house salads which were fresh and delicious, and the dressings were house made and wonderful. The halibut was served with risotto and cut asparagus. The wine list was varied and we enjoyed our selections of white and red. The service was wonderful and icing on the cake was of course the view. A wonderful venue, with great service and no pretense. read more

The service/food we received was mediocre for a $150 meal. When we made the reservation, we were led to believe from the website it was going to be fine dining. Our experience, was anything but that. Starting with when we arrived, there was no signage on where to go to walk down to the restaurant and if there was it wasn't visible because it was so dark in the parking lot it was dangerous. After arriving at the restaurant, while waiting to be seated the hostesses were commenting people just keep coming in. If that's not what you were expecting, you should have posted that. The people who kept coming in were in town for a Weekend to Remember conference and were out expecting to have a memorable evening with our spouse. Upon putting in our order for a salad (ala carte) prime rib with mashed potatoes and carrots, which we received the salad timely but also received our main course shortly after. When my husband expressed the steaks weren't prepared as per our request the plates were placed in front of us and the waiter walked away. I eventually was able to get the attention of our assigned waiter, who took my prime rib back to have prepared per my request but my husband decided he would make do and we both ate cold potatoes and carrots, while my husband also ate chewy prime rib with no seasoning. Very disappointed!! Marcy H read more

Best restaurant of our entire trip, so good it was the only restaurant we ate at twice! Serg was an amazing server, we were blessed to have his service both dinners. read more

We had window view reservations for four people at 6:15 and arrived early. We were told thirty minute wait and "we will do our best". When we asked for clarification, we were told sternly "Ma'am, I told you we will do our best". The host was less then friendly and not helpful at all. Our server was inattentive. The coffee we were served was COLD. We would never recommend this restaurant, it is over priced and the staff was not helpful. The food was descent but the service and unwelcome initial encounter discounted the quality of the food!!! Would not return!! read more

Twin Owls Steakhouse - View of dinning room - Steakhouses Near Me - Estes Park, Colorado