We love coming to the dogwood whenever we're in crested butte!…read moreThis time we came with a group of eight for my birthday. We stopped by on Saturday around 6 PM and the manager was so kind to help us put a larger table together. We only waited about 10 minutes. Our server was so sweet. I don't remember her name, but she was extremely knowledgeable about all the cocktails -- and there are many. It's one thing to memorize the ingredients, but quite another to understand flavor, profiles, textures, substitutions, etc. she really knows her stuff and was great at making recommendations. We tried a number of different cocktails, including the Headhunter, Xanadu, London press, lemon ginger NA, and poco loco. Personally, I had the headhunter and Poco Loco. The headhunter was yummy, but not special enough to order again. The Poco Loco, however, was unique and delicious with the habanero infusion so present and the foamy top giving it a melt in your mouth texture. It's pretty warm in there as they have no AC and no fans to circulate the air and it is still summer, plus drinking makes you hotter, so we were a little sweaty, but This is of course, a very temporary feeling as the area does not stay this hot for long. Absolutely can't wait to come back

My buddy and I always like to wrap up our ski trips with a cocktail. While walking the streets of…read moreCrested Butte, Dogwood Cocktails + Kitchen looked inviting. The Dogwood is a cocktail cabin that is located in the heart of downtown Crested Butte. They keep the lights dimmed and have a fun music playlist that creates a nice relaxed atmosphere. The floor creaks as you walk through the cabin and they have cool chandeliers. We were initially told it would be a long wait, but somehow they found a table rather quickly for us. It was cold out, so we appreciated it. The Dogwood has a nice variety of artisanal cocktails on their menu. Our server was very helpful with giving us some options. I didn't have my readers on me and had a hard time reading the menu. So her describing some of the cocktails to me was very helpful. Dogwood has a number of classic drinks, margaritas and martinis. Some of the fun names that I saw were Thor's Hammer, D Cup, Porch Song, Mr. Pink and Beetnik. I ordered the Headhunter and enjoyed my drink. For food, Dogwood has charcuterie-style bites and other light snacks. This was a great find and a nice way to cap off our fun trip to Crested Butte.

Super laid back distillery with excellent cocktails. I love how inclusive the mocktail menu is! We…read moregot a table outside and played games that were provided, it was such a nice experience with the fresh mountain air and the beautiful weather. Definitely look into making a reservation- it is quite small inside and has limited seating. They are popular for good reason! Great bartenders. The spinach artichoke dip was faaaabulous and I would go back for that alone.

Amazing rum and amazing cocktails! Surprisingly good hummus too. Would 100% visit againread more

We went to The Breadery twice while we were in Crested Butte, and both visits exceeded our…read moreexpectations. Everything we tried--the pasta, duck, charcuterie, salads, and more--was creative, beautifully executed, and genuinely delicious. We're already hoping to go back and try the pizza next time. The building itself is cool, too, and makes the whole experience feel a little extra special. Service was consistent, helpful and friendly.

Pizza was soggy and flavorless. Sat at the bar where…read morebartenders definitely stereotyped people based on their looks. I asked for soda water with lemon,I watched the bartender squeezed a lemon in my water,absolutely disgusting!!!! We were asked to squeeze in to seat someone else at the bar,I'm having issues with my hip so I obviously move really slow,according to the host I'm not fast enough,so when I was still on my chair the host dragged my chair,touching my lap,I felt abused! Never got utensil or was offered a napkin... Food is awful and the service is even worse! Yeah the places is pretty but definitely overhyped! I was there 7/17 the host is rude! You have to be careful dragging people out in a chair,you could hurt someone!

When we first arrived, the hostess let us know that they were experiencing staffing issues…read moreinforming us that the food/service might take a little bit longer, but that they'd be happy to get us seated. The patio was gorgeous, and the food was my favorite meal I had while visiting Crested Butte! I was amazed at how quickly we were helped, especially considering them being short staffed on top of them hosting a wedding party. I mostly wanted to leave a review because our server (I believe his name was Daniel) was incredible. As somebody who works in food service, it can feel like a lot of pressure to tend to each guest, but he was incredibly kind and helpful throughout our entire meal! I asked him for a recommendation between 2 brews I was deciding on, and even after I said I trusted his judgment, he STILL brought me both options for me to try, so that I could decide for myself. He recommended we also add the cheese fondue for the pretzel we got as an appetizer, and I would trust the man with my life... lol. I experienced firsthand how wonderful of a server he was, and was absolutely appalled by the treatment he received from the guests at the table next to us. I understand things happen and communication can be difficult when there's so much going on, but they were giving the server a hard time when they received a drink they supposedly hadn't ordered. The server was able to get it removed from their bill, and it seemed like it had been handled politely and quickly. Not long after I saw their food arrive, I watched one of the guests complain about something... Daniel immediately took it back to the kitchen to fix it, but as he walked away I noticed the group of men laughing at him. While Daniel remained patient, and did everything he could to satisfy them, it was incredibly disheartening to see somebody so kind, who'd been working incredibly hard, be treated the way he was. It seemed to me as though they were finding humor in making him run around. While I like to assume best intent, watching them laugh as he addressed their concerns and rushed to fix them made me feel as though they'd done so on purpose. Daniel took it like a champ, and still continued to check in with us throughout the meal. I hope Bruhaus knows how grateful myself and so many others are, to be served by such kind people! THANK YOU

Came here for dinner on my birthday in crested Butte with a big group of friends and we were sat at…read morea nice high top in the dining room. We called them and they gave us a reservation for 8:15 PM. The service was great. The redheaded bartender was so sweet and came over to make sure we liked all our drinks, the food was pretty good, the portions are big. I felt like we were rushed, apparently they closed at nine and I was surprised to find out when we were given such a late reservation, they were bringing out the birthday dessert and singing, while we were still eating our dinners. One of my friends meals never came out and there were some logistical issues with it so she ended up getting hers packed to go. It was good, but not sure I would prioritize this next time I'm in this area.

food is terrific andservice is great - even when they are busy…read more Love this restaurant and the Asian Fusion items.

Wow wow wow!! Absolutely love the Asian fusion! My husband got the Thai jam burger with the kimchi…read morepasta salad and I got the bao special with smash burger and coconut shrimp baos. They were sooo good I definitely want to try more next time. Outdoor seating was pretty spacious and I appreciate that they had umbrellas at the table for shade. Our server Chris was great and knowledgeable about the menu.

Absolute 20/10 Experience!…read more We hosted my son and daughter-in-law's rehearsal dinner and meet-and-greet at Bonez, and honestly, everything was absolutely perfect. We had a pretty large group, but our server, Rachel, was a total rockstar. She took incredible care of us and didn't skip a beat. The rest of the staff was also extremely kind, helpful, and on top of everything the entire night. We went with the family-style fajita dinner with chicken, beef, and shrimp, and the food was delicious. Everyone kept talking about how good it was! We also opted for a drink package, and the service was so seamless that not a single person had to wait for or ask for a drink. If you are looking to host an event in Crested Butte, I cannot recommend Bonez enough. They truly made our special weekend kick off in the best way possible!

We love this spot everytime we come to town! This time we brought a group with us and enjoyed some…read moretequila and some amazing tacos and other options. You can't go wrong with all of the different food options they have here, the staff is always awesome and very friendly. This is one of our favorite spots to come to every time we come to Crested Butte.

Big fan of the Public House and can't wait to visit during my next trip to Crested Butte…read more From our recent visit Friday night, we had so much fun interacting with their team that was working that night. I honestly don't recall the last time I laughed that much just having conversations with a crew at any establishment. The food here is always great, awesome drinks, great atmosphere. We'll see you again when we're in town for sure! Thanks for the growler

We come out to Crested Butte for the Chilli and beer festival every year, and the public house is…read moreone of our spots that we will never miss. We hung out at the bar on Friday night and had some great beers and amazing food and shared some laughs with the bartender as well as the owner. It was a great time, the beer was excellent and we even ended up leaving with a growler to take home and share with friends. Everyone is always so friendly and we've never had anything that we didn't like on the menu. This is definitely one of the standard spots that we will always come to every time you make a trip to Crested Butte.

This had to be one of the greatest meat meals of my life. We were in Mt Crested Butte, an amazing…read moremountain town with an adorable downtown dotted with great dining. 212 Elk Ave is the location of the aptly named 212 restaurant. They specialize in live fire cooking and we were lucky enough to get a booth right across from the action as you will see in the pics. They use a mix of red and white oak to control the heat along with a series of movable grill plates. We started with a delicious Strawberry Salad that also had watermelon radish and delicate greens lightly tossed in a vinaigrette. Coming from Arizona, I had to try the Pozole and thrilled I did. The rich red broth gave light to the chili heart of this very complex liquid. The pozole had great texture and the shredded pork was tender and outstanding. An excellent example of this favorite dish. The most amazing entree was the main course. It was a shareable Half Elk Rack. While I like medium rare, when it was brought to the table, I thought it might be too rare. As soon as I tasted it, I realized it was perfection. It was so tender and the chew was great, especially on the end pieces that had an incredible bark on the outside. Elk is an extremely lean dish so to add some unctuous notes, they take Fois Gras, and as the fat renders, add huckleberries before putting it in a blender to create a heavenly base. We couldn't resist dragging every bite across the serving plate to savor the magic. As a side dish, we ordered the squash which was also perfectly roasted over the live fire and complimented the dish.

We went here for our anniversary dinner and were treated to the front row table inside the…read morerestaurant. To start, I got the SUMMER LOVIN' mocktail - it was refreshing and delicious! I liked how it actually had N/A liquor in it. My husband got the SECRET GARDEN - loved the lavender earl gray. For a starter, we split the BAHN MI QUAIL - super inventive, never had quail before. Kind of hard to eat around the small bones but loved the stuffed flavors! For dinner, we shared two dishes: ELK SAUSAGE & PEPPERS PASTA and PORK CHOP. The pasta was very so-so, nothing that blew me away. However, the pork chop was super tasty - loved the sauce. For dessert, we shared limoncello sorbet - perfect amount of refreshing and loved the fun strawberry powder! Our server was super nice and attentive. Really nice experience overall!

What a great little bar! The drinks were good, the service was friendly, and the live music was…read moresuch an enjoyable experience! We will definitely be wondering over here next year when we're back in town!

The woman who greeted us at the bar was extremely friendly. That said, the pepperoni pizza we…read moreordered was A) on focaccia which wasn't mentioned anywhere, and B) The pizza looked like it had been blow torched black on top, past burnt. We asked about it and our server very grumpily replied "That's how it comes". the salad (without chicken) was the most sub par and small salad I have ever received for $18, adding chicken (which was like minimal precooked strips from Costco) was 7 or 8 dollars. It felt like every staff in there (except for the woman who greeted us) decided they hated us from the second we walked in. I gave an additional star because the folks from the adventure park crushing PBR's in the back were an absolute gem (no joke), and were really sweet with my kids. I get it, you work in a tourist town and it is super vogue to act like you hate tourists and couldn't be bothered. But need I remind you, friend, you moved here 2 years ago from the front range, So miss me with the townie tribalism. Maybe don't go into the service industry in a tourist town if you can't stand people.

My wife and I ate dinner here recently. We probably didn't look the part as we were mostly in town…read moreto hike the next day, but we are seasoned diners. Let's start with the very good. The gazpacho was top notch, fresh and had bright color and flavor. My wife's filet was cooked perfectly with great texture on outside and tender on the inside. I ordered the Colorado lamb sirloin. It was hard to cut through...was it the slightly tough texture or the non-serrated knife (asked for serrated, restaurant did not have)? I think a little of both. I ordered the chimichurrie to go with the lamb. It came in a cute white ceramic vessel shaped a little like an hourglass with an narrow waist and flared bottom and top. At the top, you could see bright green liquid oil without any of the obvious other chunky ingredients of chimichurri. Ahh, you might think that the next step would be to stir it with a small spoon (often paired with the traditional small ramekin of chimichurri)... alas, no small utensils, just our dinnerware. Not only that, but I generously thought that this fine establishment fully intended to present this as their new twist on chimichurri. Not wanting to complain, I sheepishly drizzled the green oil onto my lamb and made the best of it. Only on my last bites of lamb did I discover belatedly that the dressing had separated and discovered the bright greens and garlic layered densely at the bottom. Two take home messages. Future diners: remember to shake the chimi! Elk Ave Prime: if you are going to charge $7 for a sauce, improve your execution so your customers can fully appreciate your culinary skills.

In a beautiful rustic setting up on the mountain at Crested Butte sits a restaurant dedicated to…read moreexcellence in service and greatness in dining. Try the charred sweet potatoes; indescribably delicious. As are the grilled Brussels sprouts with a crispy outer layer of fried leaves with the firm veggies fresh and still juicy at the center. Nice wine list; we had a delicious Malbec. My fiancée and I ordered the waitress to split for us the big ribeye, 18 ounces, medium rare. It came served with impossibly thin, impossibly dry and crispy string potatoes made in the kitchen. It could not have been better, it couldn't have been more tender, more flavorful, and there was so much meat that we took a very generous to-go box home. The Manager, Jonathan, came by our table 2 or three times, checking on this, making sure everything was great, and it was. Including his warm attitude and friendliness! A young man approached our table and offered to pack up the delicious food left over, which he did while engaging in delightful conversation. He said he was from Southern India; his name is SAI. He's clean-cut, courteous and efficient; he was the icing on the cake as far as the staff is concerned. This was a buss person with a career in hospitality ahead of him. We will return time and time again; this is a great restaurant. Free parking, very fresh salads, outstanding steaks and service that leaves nothing undone. A true 5- star eating experience.