Restaurants in Estes Park

“Best burger I’ve had in a long time! Fast friendly service.”

“Great food! Our waiters name was Surendra. He was very friendly and patient...couldn't ask for more.”

“Great diner! This is a wonderful spot for brunch. They have great food with a classic American diner feel. Even during the brunch rush, they were able to serve our food quickly. Estes Park does not have very many restaurants, but Notchtop is a great addition to the scene.”

“This place is a gem! I visited their tea room on a trip to Estes Park and the afternoon tea was a highlight of my vacation. We tried three types of teas and all were delicious. And those scones? Mouth-watering! The whole experience was great… the service, ambiance, and products were all too-notch. I’m looking forward to visiting again and being home more tea. (I’ve already used up the 2 bags I brought home with me.)”

“I have a new favorite BBQ place! The ribs were fork tender, did not need a knife at all. Green beans, corn muffin, and baked beans were amazing, great portions. We will definitely come back next time we're in Denver!😃”

“Wonderful atmosphere wonderful staff and great food! Baran our server was amazing!”

“After eating at soooo many high-priced restaurants around Estes Park, and pretty much loving every place we visited, but trying to eat at as many as possible before returning home, we hit this place the NIGHT before we left. Mostly because it was the only place still open and very close to where we were staying at Valhalla Resort. WHAT A HUGE MISTAKE!!! WE SHOULD HAVE BEEN EATING HERE ALL ALONG!!! The Elk Burgers melted in our mouths, the onion rings and mushrooms were spot on and plentiful, and the late-night service was polite and speedy!! Don't waste too much money eating at all the other places. Our only regret was not trying these guys first, as I doubt I would have eaten ANYWHERE else after dining here!! KEEP UP THE GOOD WORK!!!”

“Casual atmosphere, friendly and efficient staff, quick seating (even with a line), and WONDERFUL food!”

“The food was exceptional and the service great. They had live accoustic guitar music and the atmosphere was great. Made our last night in Estes Park very memorable.”

“This is the best café in Estes Park.I will recommend everyone to go to River Walk Café. The staff are so lovely and welcoming to everyone.They have the best and delicious sandwiches. The atmosphere and location of the cafe is so relaxing and comforting. River Walk Cafe the best 👍🏼”

“We had our rehearsal dinner here and it was WONDERFUL! They had us outside under some tents, right in the heart of downtown Estes Park. The new food menu was incredible, we were able to sample some of everything (my favorite being the wild game board). Tera was so kind and helpful the entire time we were there, especially when it was supposed to be her day off! I would recommend this to anyone wanting to put on an event, or even just a casual dinner consisting of small plates. Also, the wine was good and reasonably priced”

“Amazing‼️🤩 GRILLED CHICKEN SALAD👀🙌 We had a long day hiking and wanted to pick up supper to carry back to our cabin. This was hands down the best grilled chicken salad I’ve ever had in my #56 years!💯 It was so fresh-avocado, corn, beans, tomatoes, cilantro, cheese, onions and crunchy tortilla strips with ranch dressing 😋”

“Great beer, good views, food truck. A win”

“Mountain Home Cafe is my favorite for breakfast and lunch - always with great service - in Estes Park for many years. Fresh fruit and vegetables, and fresh hamburger, too, are served here. Biscuits and gravy is a crowd pleaser along with Alaska baked oatmeal, waffles, Swedish rollups, country fried steak, corn beef hash, and an assortment of breakfast combinations and skillet breakfasts. Not to mention Eggs Benedict :::: including California Benedict with avocado, and Mexican Benedict.”

“Best sandwiches in Estes Park! Oh and those Sticky buns are delicious!!”

“Love this place! When I visit Loveland/Fort Collins this place is a must go for cinnamon rolls! Consistent, high quality rolls with great flavors! Service is always top notch and my business is always appreciated! Take your coffee & rolls to go or stay & enjoy them in their comfortable gathering space!”

“Great coffee! Friendly staff. Watching the elk in the river outside Kind Coffee an extra bonus. Place is always busy!”

“This was our first trip back to Estes since the old location was closed down for the road construction. The donuts were delicious! The location at the Sinclair station is a little wild, but it serves it's purpose. We stop at least once on every visit. My wife loves the raspberry fritters and I'm a fan of the turtle.”

“Absolutely lovely coffee shop in the heart of Estes Park! The staff is always exceptionally friendly and helpful. They sell many nice postcards, pens, journals, arts and crafts, and gifts. The upstairs seating balcony is so cozy and clean. Most recently, I ordered a breakfast burrito and a latte. The cashier who rang me up brought my food up to me while I was seated in the upstairs balcony. I always notice and appreciate when people go above and beyond when they have no obligation to do so. I very highly recommend supporting this local business!”

“Amazing food, atmosphere and very attentive waiter. We had Amir as our waiter and he frequently checked on us. We sat outside and the ambiance was so peaceful. The food was fantastic and quick. We ordered the Colorado brisket nachos and RMO and never had anything better. The paradise punch and Old Fashioned hit the spot with our all day mountain adventures. We even met the owner Mr. Nelson. You have got to stop at this little piece of paradise. I promise you won’t be disappointed. A million stars is what we give Wapiti. Keep up the phenomenal work. Can’t wait to come back.”

“One of our favorite places to visit on our first trip to Estes Park.”

“Fantastic locally owned pub space. The owners are friendly, knowledgeable, and happy to help. The beer selection was fantastic and the mixed drinks good, too. We'll be back!”

“The staff were very welcoming. My latte was very good too!”

“I lived down the street and ate here as often as I could. Best place to eat with everyday prices in Estes!”

“Last visit to Estes Park was 6 years ago and Antonio's was recomend after a hike to Flat Top Mountain..would travel back from central Texas just for a slice.”

“Amazing beer, dog friendly, and supports live local music!”

“We split the blueberry crepe and it was amazing!!! They were even able to make it gluten-free. The staff was really friendly too. Very nice experience.”

“This place is a gem! I visited their tea room on a trip to Estes Park and the afternoon tea was a highlight of my vacation. We tried three types of teas and all were delicious. And those scones? Mouth-watering! The whole experience was great… the service, ambiance, and products were all too-notch. I’m looking forward to visiting again and being home more tea. (I’ve already used up the 2 bags I brought home with me.)”

“Bird's Nest serves OZO and has great pastries!”

“Connor the front desk host does an outstanding service, welcoming, trying to offer the best. He took care of us always smiling and very professionalway. Connor makes this place be a 5 stars. over all we give 5 stars.”

“We were skeptical because of recent reviews, but they are way off. Food came out hot and delicious. Drinks from Zac at the bar were not watered down like other establishments we visited here in Estes. They have a new manager who took the time to introduce herself and let us know she was there if we needed anything. Our server was Jessica, and She was very attentive. Our steaks were prepareda perfect med rare. Thank you, Nicky's for a great evening.”

“This is a best restaurant in Estes park . I always there after my hiking on Friday . Every thing I have ordered was so delicious. Make me think about back home to Thailand .”

“The staff was helpful in assisting me with what flavored iced coffee I would like. It was fantastic. Wish we had one in Illinois.”

“Great local microbrewery, built into an old service station. Cool local vibe, great beers and friendly staff.”

“I had the first sandwich on the menu (I forgot the name) and it was delicious! Normally these types of cafes in tourist areas don't taste all that great, so I was pleasantly surprised!”

“The food was good. My fajitas were a little overcooked. There salsa has always been good. The nachos, my wife said we're good. The wait staff was attentive.”

“Welcome to Estes Park! Glad you guys are here!”

“Was there over the weekend. Great food and amazing staff, especially the manager on duty Sunday morning. Friendly, and the bacon bloody is to die for!”

“My first review of… anything, not to do so would be an insult to a truly delightful staff And experience! Staff: not a single staff member lacking a smile, not the standard painted on type, genuine gracious smiles. Food: I had simple, she has slightly more complex, both simply delightful. The difference is in the details for us. Syrup served in a decanter, not a 1 oz packet, butter packets in the dish were plentiful, pineapple mimosa served DIY as a bottle and simply the best seasoned pineapple sauce I have ever had. All others from this day forward will be judged against that one! Menu: An event in itself trying to narrow down what is getting ordered, this completely covers the full range of wishes! Sunday Estes breakfast is a simple but special event for us, we now have a new welcoming favorite place to go! We made reservations for the Thanksgiving Brunch the moment we got home from breakfast. Thank You for the smiles!”

“The food is delicious. You get more than you can eat. One guy sitting across from us said it was the best chicken fried steak he had ever had. I ordered blueberry pancake. More blueberries than pancake. The last time I had a pancake like that was in Maine!! The owner is nice to her employees. We come here every time we are in town.”

“The food is absolutely fantastic! The staff is very friendly and courteous, and we can't wait to go back!”

“Our current favorite restaurant! We live on the front range and visit multiple times per month. Great food & service at an affordable price.”

“super food and very caring people. Recent help to find my lost keys in the snow ,and without asking for help! I"ll definately be eating here more than ever. FIVE Stars”

“Great food and fantastic service’”

“Delicious! My husband and I stopped in last night for waffle cones and they were HUGE and so good! The employees were also extremely nice and the place smells like heaven! Highly recommend!”

“Wow! Ember is amazing. This was our 1st time visiting the new Ember since we used to come when it was the Dunraven. The ambiance is so nice. Very upgraded! Our server was Robert, an Estes Park local who was superb! Excellent service and we were pleasantly surprised the food was better! We got the Steak & Frites and Chicken fried chicken. Highly recommend.”

“Their new custom energy drinks are delicious!! I love the Tartan Strawberry Energy Drink. They also have an amazing selection of Coffee drinks & Tea flavors. They roast their own coffee beans in-house, which is pretty cool. They have always done a fabulous job making my drinks. Cute area to sit inside or on the deck. Love that the outside seating looks out over the river.”

“Great pies and Bison Chili!!”

“the food was good and u can sit outside and watch the wildlife sitting on the golf course n u watch people play golf too and i will come back here too”

“Yummy breakfast burritos and coffee!”

“They have some of the best salsa and queso I’ve had in Colorado. Everything we ate was delicious. Highly recommend!”

“We visit whenever we make it to Estes. The staff are AMAZING! The burgers are good. The day we went it was busy but an amazing staff member was working through the busy line with a tablet to reduce wait time. My 7 year old got a shake and spilled it 5 minutes in. They remade the shake free of charge which was entirely unexpected and beyond appreciated. We will always go back.”

“Pizza was FANTASTIC!!! And the whiskey flavors are incredible and many. Highly recommend!!!”

“Can't go wrong with a good slice of pizza! Would recommend! Met all the Charles Boyle pizza ranking standards with an added bonus of great sauce and a nice garlic drizzle on the crust. This place came through for the win with being open later then other Estes businesses on a Saturday night. It's attached to the distillery which also had tasty post-hike digestifs!”

“The pizza is AMAZING! Great prices! Me and my best friend go when we have time and money. A personal pizza is about $10 and it’s a decent size. I also tried the traditional cannoli very delicious but I want to try the other ones.”

“Nothing beats the Rocky Mountain Trout”

“All I can say is wow after visiting Rustic Cafe. Because of its unassuming exterior, I wasn’t expecting all too much, but I was positively blown away. Not only did the food tickle my tastebuds, but the service was exceptional as well. In particular, one worker named Abbie really went above and beyond to ensure I had a pleasant experience. When I was unsure of what to order, Abbie helped me explore every option available, carefully describing its flavor profile and healthiness. I eventually settled on the soft pretzel, which was decadent to say the least. When my food was ready, I mentioned that I had lost my water bottle earlier in the morning. Abbie was nothing short of apologetic, and even helped me retrace my steps, which ultimately helped me find it! However, Abbie’s unbridled kindness and commitment to customer service didn’t stop there. During this whole ordeal, I was accompanied by my 91 year old grandmother, who had been complaining endlessly about acute back pain. Abbie overheard this, and used some ingredients she had in her purse and in the cafe to mix up a special remedy. Within an hour after drinking it, my grandmother said her pain was just about cured! Overall, Abbie went beyond above and beyond to create a special and happy experience at rustic cafe. We need more Abbies in this world!”

“The Bakery staff at the Safeway Estes Park Colorado location are THE BEST! Hannah in particular was so communicative & helpful in bringing my “not so traditional” birthday cake design to life! My husband & I were celebrating my birthday staying at the nearby Stanley Hotel, the inspiration for Stephen King to write his best-selling book, “The Shining”. I’d spoken to Hannah about a creating a “Shining” inspired cake & provided a few inspiration photos to work with. Hannah was so enthusiastic to make this happen & really went the extra mile! The cake was so beautifully decorated & truly captured the “spirit” (pun intended) of “The Shining” book/movies. Hannah & the bakery staff are so creative & went above & beyond to make this customer’s birthday wish come true! Thanks Hannah & Safeway team for such a wonderful birthday surprise. Excellent customer service , creativity & communication Keep up the great work!”

“The huckleberry ice cream was really tasty.
We were able to sample the flavor before we ordered the cone.

Friendly service.

Clean.”

“Pretty bizarre start. The guy who sat us was rude and suspicious from the moment he saw us. Idk if it was the way we were dressed but we were on a motorcycle if that says anything. He says to pick a seat on the patio so I asked if there was a spot they’d prefer and he was rude about that too even though his explanation that yes they do have a preference was exactly why I asked. 🙄 The married couple who sat next to us shortly after left quickly, seemed like they’d be a delight at parties and would probably get along really well with the first guy.

Keep in mind that the restrooms are outside of the restaurant and downstairs from the main lobby. A bit of a hike to get there. lol.

Apparently there was some argument over who would get the short straw and take care of us until this absolute OG server came in and handled business. The other servers look like they hate their lives. 😬

Ours was a true delight though and very good at his job. Completely made up for his co-workers’ shenanigans. His service is impeccable. I didn’t catch his name but he’s a silver fox! 😍

We didn’t have any issues with the wine selection being unavailable, as other reviewers stated, but we did both choose US wines just by chance. I don’t know if that matters.

Food was awesome. We demolished the charcuterie board or plate. Whatever the smaller one is called on the menu. It was a struggle to finish between 2 people but we did it. Haha. Probably one of the best charcuterie I’ve ever had tbh. 👍 👍

The cheesecake is delicious perfection. Holy smokes. So good. Definitely do not skip if you like cheesecake and cherries.

I’ll be back for sure!”

“Nice place for milk shakes made with real fruit. I had the Peaches and Cream and my wife had the Orange Cream. Both had chunks of real fruit corresponding to the flavor of our shakes.”

“Sarah at Latitude 105 did a superb job at catering to our tables needs and being prompt in filling our requests! The Colorado Burger was really yummy and filling”

“YMCA of the Rockies is our new favorite family vacation spot. We have two kids - a 12 year old and a 10 year old - both of whom found plenty to do. We went for a long weekend with extended family to celebrate my MIL's 70th. The property is adjacent to the national park - you can literally walk into the park from the Y campus - and it is STUNNING. We checked in for our reservation at the Alpen Inn, which is located very centrally and is a hotel-style building. We hadn't been able to get a cabin when we initally booked, but asked about recent openings. The manager was wonderful in his efforts to secure us and our other party cabins. We stayed at the Base Camp cabin, which is perhaps a 20 minute walk to the center of campus. It is a three bedroom, two bath cabin, recently built in 2022. It has a full kitchen, gas fireplace, covered deck, grill, outdoor table, deck off the master, and seats 8 at the dining room table. No A/C, but even on a warm (for Estes Park) day, having the windows open (all windows have screens) did the trick. Also, each bedroom had a fan. We did the horseback ride, as well as the Sasquatch private fly fishing and the hay ride. Each one was terrific, and absolute pros leading. The Mountain Center is great, has gear to sell or rent, and an indoor climbing wall. We did not get a chance to try the crafts center but a friend visiting at the same time RAVED about it. She stayed two weeks and sent her 3 and 5 year old to the day camp which the kids LOVED. There were also concerts, axe throwing (they provide a guide for this), archery, mini golf, horseshoes, firepits, basketball, volleyball, several playgrounds, and a roller skating rink. Our Verizon wifi was almost non-existent, while AT&T worked well. However, in my friend's cabin (White Pine), they both worked remotely without any wifi issue. Perhaps it was their proximity to the Mountain Center and registration building? Everyone who helped us was kind, friendly, and patient. The accessibility of the park, the cute town of Estes Park, and the family-friendly nature of the Y's campus there made this an ideal family camp experience.”

“Delicious food. Great owners.”

“Great food, great bartender, just a fun chill environment. I had the lobster Mac and cheese and it was amazing!! Highly recommend!”

“great place to eat new owners are fantastic. they did a great job revamping the place. we drive an hour into town just to eat here. the pies are 🤌. also the new jalapeño poppers burger is fantastic as well. we get taken care of very well when we come up 10/10 recommend.”

“The Wheel Bar is awesome! Bartenders are super cool. WE LOVE JESSIE, best baldtender ever (makes a FANTASTIC sangria, make sure to ask him for one) Hands down the best bar in Estes!”

“First time at dairy queen, went to one in Estes Park ! Our server Elif was super sweet and gave us the full experience with the blizzards turning upside down. Definitely the best American sweet treat”

“Absolutely delicious! We even went back for seconds!”

“I don’t normally write reviews but I wanted to make sure I let everyone know how much we enjoyed our dinner and how one of the employees went out of their way to make sure we made it home safely from Twin Owls. We got a Lyft to dinner so we could celebrate our anniversary and not worry about driving home after have a glass of champagne. Dinner was outstanding. The service was excellent. At the end of the evening we waited on Uber and Lyft to send a driver for over 30 minutes and kept getting a message that there were not any drivers available. It was 10 pm and 3 miles from our Airbnb so walking was out of the question. We asked the hostess if this had happened before and what she recommended doing and we were told it happens on occasion and one of the employees would be happy to get us home. I didn’t catch his name, but the gentleman that drove us was from Ukraine, extremely friendly and got us home safely. We gave him what cash we had on us to thank him for his help.”

“My brother and I stopped in last weekend to see if they allowed dogs on the patio (they do), but the patio had just closed for the season for service. Laura, the hostess, suggested that we could get takeout and eat outside if we wanted, and as it was a gorgeous, not-too-cold day, we took her up on it. She brought out our food and drinks just as we were getting up to pick them up ourselves, and she checked back on us a couple of times. WAYYYYYY beyond the call of her duty, and she was as nice as can be. AND she brought treats for the doggo! Oh, and my brother's chicken pot pie lunch special and my veggie pizza were both absolutely delicious! Highly recommend Poppy's -- ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐”

“Chicken with vegetables and chicken broccoli are both excellent, and egg rolls done just right! Li is super friendly and always takes care of you. Highly recommend”

“Highly recommend! The half roasted chicken with mole sauce and the mashed potatoes and gravy were absolutely hands down the best I've ever had. There were 5 in our party. the prime rib sandwhich was also good. I also recommend trying the elk bratwurst board as it was fantastic! The staff was super friendly. Get a reservation as we got in and seated immediately.”

“We had a great meal at The Grubsteak today. Great service, good portions and delicious food!”

“Excellent service and fantastic food. I love their chicken parmesan and garlic bread. The salad was fresh and crisp.”