Brick Pony Pub is the kind of Basalt spot that does not try to impress you and that is exactly why…read moreit wins. It is warm, unpretentious, and packed with the kind of local energy you can not fake. The burger with sweet potato fries is the move, the fish and chips delivers, and the menu hits that rare sweet spot of comfort food you actually crave after a long day. The real reason we will be back is the service. Chloe and Kendall were the stars of the show, sharp, welcoming, and genuinely on point without ever hovering. If you want a place with honest food, a solid pour, and a staff that makes you feel like you belong, Brick Pony just earned a customer for life.

This was an amazing meal after a multi-day backpacking trip. The bar was bustling with good vibes…read more Even though I was ravenous at first, I couldn't finish my meal because it was so large. I had "The Regular" burger with a side of sweet potato fries, and it was so good. The fries and burger were excellent. My friend ordered two big beers and really enjoyed them. We got good service from a teenager who was kind of awkward but very attentive. I didn't bring this up because I didn't want to bother him, but the menu clearly says that you can add cheese, mushrooms, and avocado for $1, but they charged $3 for it. I was wondering if I had somehow misread it, and that they charge $1 for each extra topping, but the receipt said the avocado was $2 and cheese + mushrooms was $1. I do not like a misleading menu and price discrepancies. It ended up being around $28 after tip, which was pricey for just a burger and fries at a casual bar.

This is the best restaurant I've been to in the valley so far. The building itself is easy to get…read moreto in downtown basalt. The ambiance is upscale and you can tell that there was attention to detail when it came to decor. I also really like how the restaurant is laid out. The service was great and our server was beyond friendly. The food was outstanding. We had the pretzel bites to start and it was so good. The lamb was the star of the show. I highly recommend if you find yourself in the area.

What a great place and addition to the mid valley. It anchors the soon to be completed great lawn…read morelooking over The Roaring Fork River in downtown Basalt. We've been there several times and haven't been disappointed. All of our selections have been over the top delicious. Service has been great with a mixture of seasoned professionals and local HS kids working hard at their first jobs. The look of determination on their faces is heartwarming. This is a terrific alternative to the astronomical prices of Aspen. We'll be there often.

We were traveling around exploring the area and hoping to find a place with a pool table - stubbies…read morepulled through! There were a number of pool tables, a foosball table, shuffle board and more! Great selection of beers on tap plus good bar food. Service with a smile - great prices. I absolutely recommend for a drink and bar sports!

Great spot, music on point, awesome bartender (Genie), super chill and food after 9 pm! Loving it!read more

Great spot in a very convenient scenic location…read more Some of the best Mexican food in the area with a very friendly staff... strong recommend.

What a great find in historic Basalt! Delicious Mexican food and very generous portions. Nice…read moreselection of good quality margaritas. Pleasant indoor and outdoor seating (dog friendly outside). We will come back.

Borderline 4, the atmosphere is great, cocktails are amazing, and the service was good. The food…read morewas good, but not up to the overall value for the costs. The paella was pricey for the actual quality and quantity of seafood, chicken, and sausage. Small bits of fish and rice that didn't appear to have been cooked in the actual paella pan missed expectations. The poached pear and barratta salad stood out. It was a great mix of flavors and presented well. I liked the creativity and took a note to try making this at home. Still, it's near Aspen so I guess you can expect some inflation. It's worth a visit but maybe not on the top choice.

Wouldn't recommend..fish was dry, dish was not at all as described on menu. Artichokes were fried…read morein what tasted like flour and water. Staff is rude. Took a chance on trying a new restaurant rather than going to Free Range Kitchen. BIG MISTAKE!

I visited this restaurant with my cousin, I am a visitor from out of town, because she had eaten…read morehere before and had a good experience. I received the complete opposite impression as soon as we sat down... The sign said see the host stand to be seated, so as we were making our way over there a nice young man told us to pick any table we would like. My cousin said the river view was very pretty, so we chose a table with that view. That table, along with a few others, had not been cleared/cleaned yet (which we didn't have a problem with but apparently they did). We sat down and a very rude server came over and essentially asked why we were sitting at a dirty table and that they have a system with the host desk. We said we didn't mind, but again they seemed to have a problem - because she walked away and the bar tender came over and asked if we checked in with anyone. She also seemed to have a problem with the fact that we sat at a dirty table! And then a third server came over and said "Can I get you anything else to drink besides a dirty table?" At that point, we just left. One rude encounter, okay, but 3 different people?? Absolutely unacceptable. We will never be eating there again and I will be telling my family to do the same.

MUST READ PRIOR TO VISIT…read more We dined at Tipsy Trout on Friday evening, March 20th. The dinner itself was good--two beers, a burger and fries--and the price was reasonable for the area. Our waitress was also great during the meal. Unfortunately, everything that followed completely overshadowed the dining experience. When we sat down on the patio, I took my wallet out of my back pocket and placed it on the table. After finishing dinner, we paid and left. About 5-7 minutes later, I realized I had left my wallet behind and returned immediately to retrieve it. When I got back, two new guests were seated at the table and said they had not seen a wallet and that the table had been cleaned before they arrived. I spoke with our waitress, who told me the manager had cleared the table, so I checked with him as well. He said he had not seen it. At that point, it became clear that my wallet had gone missing while still on the restaurant property. I had an AirTag in the wallet, and its location never left the premises. I searched extensively and asked multiple staff members if they had seen it, but no one had. Eventually, my friend found my wallet in the alley behind the restaurant, near a cigarette tray and some brush. The wallet still contained my cards, but my ID and $5 cash were missing. I returned to speak with the manager again about the missing items and got no meaningful help or resolution. I filed a report with the Basalt Police that evening at the restaurant. An officer came out, took the report, spoke with employees, and began reviewing the situation, including obtaining security camera footage from the restaurant. Early the next morning, the police department returned to follow up, speak with staff, and search the property. Later that morning, I received a call that my ID had been located in the trash room associated with the restaurant in the same alley area where the wallet was originally found. I was informed by law enforcement that the matter is under investigation and that multiple individuals of interest had been identified. Credit to the Basalt Police Department--they went above and beyond to recover my ID and follow up on this situation. I have not heard from ownership regarding this situation. While the food and service during the meal were good, the overall experience was unacceptable. Having personal property go missing on-site, later recovered in an alley and trash area with items removed, combined with the lack of accountability or follow-up, is not something I would expect anywhere. I would not recommend dining here based on this experience.

Well, once again, never fails to go to a place that says it's open and be told. Sorry we're not…read moreopen. If I had no stars to give, it would probably be too many fix your hours. I just wanted a drink. People were at the bar. I guess they don't like customers.

The staff at Zane's clearly DO NOT want you there! My server Ella is one of them…read more Ella desperately needs training. I commend her for working. That's a start. 1. Do not continuously touch your hair. You work in the food biz, & we DO NOT want you constantly running your hands through your ponytail, then touching our food. 2. Girl, I made 40% tips when I was a server because I was warm, friendly, & authentically cared about my guests. Perhaps it's just your personality, but you were cold, not friendly, & mostly ignored me. Your $$$ loss. Here are some tips to provide good service: 1. Smile & make your guests feel welcomed. 2. Do not ignore them for 15 minutes after you serve water. Please take their order w/in 5 minutes.. 3. Work on your aloofness. Be warm. I am an extremely generous tipper when I have good service. You made me feel like you wanted me to leave. 4. Check in on your guests to see if they need drink refills--especially when they are eating spicy food. 5. Your livelihood depends on your demeanor. Be friendly if you would like a nice tip. If not, you deserve zero! My food was fine for what Zane's is. But a meal is ruined by bad service. Warm, friendly, excellent service can make all the difference in the world when the food is mediocre. Let's do better next time! :)

The name does not lie! This hidden El Jebel gem has your simple American Breakfast food. This was…read moremy first going, but my friends' FAVORITE spot to get breakfast. There is something for everyone here, good selection of flavors at a good price. Great place to go with friends to chat over brunch. I would go here again. *cash / check

Stopped in for breakfast and grabbed seats at the bar to watch them make food. The cooks were great…read moreas they showed us what they were making and interacting with us for a while. The server seemed ready to go home and not as energetic to be there. She didn't bring our drinks and then forgot to mention the coffee was self serve. The food was as expected for a traditional diner and the portions were fair. The price point was extremely fair for this area of the valley. Parking was easy and seats were easy to get. This is definitely a local classic hangout.

The food, atmosphere m, and service was excellent. Not crowded, but it was off season. We will…read moredefinitely go back.

Good variety of food. Drinks are great food fast and delicious hospitality at a 10read more

Wonderful dinner last night. My wife had pasta with lobster…read moreand I had lamb. The flavors were delicious, The wine list extensive by the glass or bottle. The variety of entrées amazing and the dessert , Bomba was fantastic. I recommend adding Cafe Bernard to your restaurant rotation in the valley.

We really enjoyed our dinner at Cafe Bernard this evening!…read more This is a lovely place with nice soft music in the background, dimmed lights and efficient service. Very friendly and family oriented atmosphere! My husband had the lamb chops with veggies and fries. The chops were delicious! I ordered the French onion soup and the Nicoise Salad with tuna. The tuna was perfectly cooked and the salad dressing was light and tangy. Perfect for my taste! We shared the "Bomba" ice cream for dessert and the dark chocolate ice cream was wonderful. We had a great time!