Positively delicious! Fresh and healthy choices!!!!! Clearly fresh ingredients! Wonderful atmosphere. The crack pie was to die for!
Max Wilding
Excellent choices, healthy and flavorful.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Caylea
Wonderful spot to dine in Basalt, right along the river. Great indoor and outdoor seating options. Our server José was so friendly and lovey all evening.
Every dish we had — from the gazpacho, arancini, free range salad, to the roast chicken, Colorado corn ravioli, salmon, and burger — were all delicious. We also enjoyed our cocktails! Our party of four loved every last bit of food in a great setting as the sun set. Highly recommend, the flavors, plating, and size of the dishes will not disappoint!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Ryan Slensker
Great place along the river. Delicious food.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 4
VIP Aspen Beauty
A Culinary Revelation in the heart of Basalt. Officially. a game Changer.
From the moment we walked into this gem of a restaurant, we knew we were in for something extraordinary but nothing could’ve prepared us for what Chef Luis Contreras has created here. This isn’t just New American cuisine it’s a reimagining, a rebirth, a revolution on a plate. This place was not the same before him.
Every dish that emerged from the kitchen was a masterclass in balance, innovation, and soul. Think bold yet refined flavors, seasonal ingredients elevated with technique that never feels pretentious, and plating that borders on art. The kind of food that makes you pause mid conversation because your taste buds demand your full attention.
The chef’s vision is clear and unwavering. every plate is consistent in its excellence, and yet each one surprises you. You can tell this isn’t about trends. This is craft. This is passion. This is the type of food that sets the new standard for what dining in this area should be. From the Incredible Cocktails, a magical cheese board full of flavours, the best hamburgers in this valley and the exquisite pastas and meats! OMG the desserts were the best❤️
And it’s not just the food—it’s the way the entire experience feels curated without being stiff. The atmosphere is warm, the service effortless, and you leave not just full, but inspired. Chef Luis has changed the game, he even came to our table to say hi and make sure everything was luke we expected! It truly exceeded our expectations and if this is the future of New American dining, we want a front row seat.
There is a reason the restaurant is always full! This is the kind of restaurant that cities build reputations around. We will be back 100%.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Sarah Liuzzi
We had a great meal. I especially enjoyed the salmon entree, which was perfectly prepared with delicious sauces and accompaniments. Everyone in our group was happy with their drink. We ate outside and enjoyed a very pleasant setting on their patio. Great service.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Colleen O'Brien
Wonderful food friendly service
Jim Hofmockel
Great service, really good food. A fun place to go
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
JoAnn Coleman
The food was good as usual except the trout dip is not nearly as good as when it was served hot in the cast iron skillet. Please go back to the original dish!
Okay, I'm kind of obsessed with this place! We had a fabulous meal here on our first night in Glenwood Springs/Basalt and I would go back again in a heartbeat! Just the view from our table of Basalt River Park at sunset was divine, never mind all the adorable hairy coo decor.
We started with the Bavarian pretzel bites and discovered that I'm actually in love with Düsseldorf mustard. The elote off the cob was the perfect side complement to our mains, NY Strip and braised short ribs. There was simply no room for dessert, though I was definitely eyeing the skillet chocolate chip cookie.
Definitely worth the drive to this little town and this fantastic restaurant!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Emma Gordanier
Wonderful all around. Beautiful location, atmosphere, and food. Very kid friendly, amazing views of the park and river. Must get the basalt crack pie…. Amazing 🤩
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Jake Finch
Really good food. Unfortunately terrible service. My wife arrived at 5:30 when they opened to get table for us. The owner asked if we had a reservation, which we did not. My wife asked if we needed one, and was told no not this early, but would have needed one if it was later. She was seated and ordered drinks and an app while waiting on me to get there from work. I arrived 20 min later, and immediately ordered a drink as well. My wife received a phone call we had been waiting for, concerning our special needs son, so she had to take it. She was on the call for 8 minutes. During the call, the owner came to our table and basically told us we needed to hurry up as she had a reservation for our table at 7:15. Or we would have to move to a smaller table; during our meal! Obviously my wife became upset, for being treated like our business wasn’t as important as the next seating. Why not seat us at the smaller table to begin with, if time was a concern? Or at least tell us that up front? People don’t come to this type of restaurant to be rushed, or told to hurry up. We will never go back. They knew we were upset, yet made no effort to rectify the situation. Then, as we were leaving people at the bar yelled bye Beth (my wife’s name!) out loud to her! So they obviously shared personal information with other customers! The most unprofessional restaurant I’ve ever seen. I’m in the travel industry and am always asked for restaurant recommendations. Needless to say, this will not be one of them!
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 1
Stefan F
Really nice place to dine in. 2 steps from the river, perfect for a digestive walk in the nature after an amazing meal. Renee was very friendly and professional! I had a blast. Highly recommended.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Carina Basio
It’s my second time dining in this spot and I would say I had a great time.
The first time I came in was only for starters . I was surprised how big the charcuterie board was.It got us filled up so we weren’t able to get entrees.The crab cakes tasted good too.
The second time was really the full course . We enjoyed the pork belly starter that was paired with the fresh watermelon. We had the tenderloin for entree which was okay . The corn ravioli on the other hand was delicious. We finished it off with their tasty and sweet chocolate cookie skillet 😋
The cocktails were good too .
We had a bit of delay with our food but over all the experience was great. Our servers were really nice and attentive.
Love the staff, atmosphere and location
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Positively delicious! Fresh and healthy choices!!!!! Clearly fresh ingredients! Wonderful atmosphere. The crack pie was to die for!
Excellent choices, healthy and flavorful.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Wonderful spot to dine in Basalt, right along the river. Great indoor and outdoor seating options. Our server José was so friendly and lovey all evening.
Every dish we had — from the gazpacho, arancini, free range salad, to the roast chicken, Colorado corn ravioli, salmon, and burger — were all delicious. We also enjoyed our cocktails! Our party of four loved every last bit of food in a great setting as the sun set. Highly recommend, the flavors, plating, and size of the dishes will not disappoint!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Great place along the river. Delicious food.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 4
A Culinary Revelation in the heart of Basalt. Officially. a game Changer.
From the moment we walked into this gem of a restaurant, we knew we were in for something extraordinary but nothing could’ve prepared us for what Chef Luis Contreras has created here. This isn’t just New American cuisine it’s a reimagining, a rebirth, a revolution on a plate. This place was not the same before him.
Every dish that emerged from the kitchen was a masterclass in balance, innovation, and soul. Think bold yet refined flavors, seasonal ingredients elevated with technique that never feels pretentious, and plating that borders on art. The kind of food that makes you pause mid conversation because your taste buds demand your full attention.
The chef’s vision is clear and unwavering. every plate is consistent in its excellence, and yet each one surprises you. You can tell this isn’t about trends. This is craft. This is passion. This is the type of food that sets the new standard for what dining in this area should be. From the Incredible Cocktails, a magical cheese board full of flavours, the best hamburgers in this valley and the exquisite pastas and meats! OMG the desserts were the best❤️
And it’s not just the food—it’s the way the entire experience feels curated without being stiff. The atmosphere is warm, the service effortless, and you leave not just full, but inspired. Chef Luis has changed the game, he even came to our table to say hi and make sure everything was luke we expected! It truly exceeded our expectations and if this is the future of New American dining, we want a front row seat.
There is a reason the restaurant is always full! This is the kind of restaurant that cities build reputations around. We will be back 100%.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
We had a great meal. I especially enjoyed the salmon entree, which was perfectly prepared with delicious sauces and accompaniments. Everyone in our group was happy with their drink. We ate outside and enjoyed a very pleasant setting on their patio. Great service.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Wonderful food friendly service
Great service, really good food. A fun place to go
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
The food was good as usual except the trout dip is not nearly as good as when it was served hot in the cast iron skillet. Please go back to the original dish!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 4
Service: 5
Restaurantji Recommends
March 2025
Okay, I'm kind of obsessed with this place! We had a fabulous meal here on our first night in Glenwood Springs/Basalt and I would go back again in a heartbeat! Just the view from our table of Basalt River Park at sunset was divine, never mind all the adorable hairy coo decor.
We started with the Bavarian pretzel bites and discovered that I'm actually in love with Düsseldorf mustard. The elote off the cob was the perfect side complement to our mains, NY Strip and braised short ribs. There was simply no room for dessert, though I was definitely eyeing the skillet chocolate chip cookie.
Definitely worth the drive to this little town and this fantastic restaurant!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Wonderful all around. Beautiful location, atmosphere, and food. Very kid friendly, amazing views of the park and river. Must get the basalt crack pie…. Amazing 🤩
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Really good food. Unfortunately terrible service. My wife arrived at 5:30 when they opened to get table for us. The owner asked if we had a reservation, which we did not. My wife asked if we needed one, and was told no not this early, but would have needed one if it was later. She was seated and ordered drinks and an app while waiting on me to get there from work. I arrived 20 min later, and immediately ordered a drink as well. My wife received a phone call we had been waiting for, concerning our special needs son, so she had to take it. She was on the call for 8 minutes. During the call, the owner came to our table and basically told us we needed to hurry up as she had a reservation for our table at 7:15. Or we would have to move to a smaller table; during our meal! Obviously my wife became upset, for being treated like our business wasn’t as important as the next seating. Why not seat us at the smaller table to begin with, if time was a concern? Or at least tell us that up front? People don’t come to this type of restaurant to be rushed, or told to hurry up. We will never go back. They knew we were upset, yet made no effort to rectify the situation. Then, as we were leaving people at the bar yelled bye Beth (my wife’s name!) out loud to her! So they obviously shared personal information with other customers! The most unprofessional restaurant I’ve ever seen. I’m in the travel industry and am always asked for restaurant recommendations. Needless to say, this will not be one of them!
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 1
Really nice place to dine in. 2 steps from the river, perfect for a digestive walk in the nature after an amazing meal. Renee was very friendly and professional! I had a blast. Highly recommended.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
It’s my second time dining in this spot and I would say I had a great time.
The first time I came in was only for starters . I was surprised how big the charcuterie board was.It got us filled up so we weren’t able to get entrees.The crab cakes tasted good too.
The second time was really the full course . We enjoyed the pork belly starter that was paired with the fresh watermelon. We had the tenderloin for entree which was okay . The corn ravioli on the other hand was delicious. We finished it off with their tasty and sweet chocolate cookie skillet 😋
The cocktails were good too .
We had a bit of delay with our food but over all the experience was great. Our servers were really nice and attentive.
I recommend this spot .
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 4
Service: 5
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