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.”

“Large menu, with plenty of vegetarian options for both breakfast and lunch. \nIt took a little while for the food to arrive (subsequently, my husband's french fries were lukewarm), but the place was packed midday on a Thursday. \nThe portions were large, and the food was very good. The red pepper soup is the best I have ever had! \nIt was a little too windy to sit outside, but the views from the patio and window were amazing. (Does Estes Park have any views that aren't amazing?!)\nWould recommend.”

“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.”

“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 😋”

“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.”

“We stumbled upon this deli and so glad we did. I’m already craving it again. My hubby had the Black And Blue and I had the grilled peanut butter and jelly. So naughty but oh so great. We topped it with a chocolate chip cookie and cinnamon roll. Don’t follow us for diet advice.”

“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.”

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

“Great little winery in Estes Park. My wife and I went there about 5 weeks ago on a Sunday, and even though they were short staffed and busy, the customer service was excellent, and we never felt neglected or ignored. The food is your standard winery charcuterie and cheese boards, with the exception of their wild game sausage board which offered very unique options.
Their wine, which most is made in their basement, comes from Colorado grapes and is surprisingly delicious. We really liked their wine menu where the employees offer descriptions of each wine, so you can compare and build your wine pallet at your pace.
Fast forward, we brought another couple there on 11/2/25, and they were impressed as much as we were with the selections, food and customer service. We have a much larger group coming into town next month, where we will be staying at an Airbnb a mile away, and we feel confident this won’t disappoint for the 12 of us. Highly recommend this winery when in 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!”

“Just tried the gluten sensitive cinnamon roll. WOW 🤯 so delicious. They just won me as a future regular. Merry Christmas to me.”

“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!”

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

“I recently saw a facebook post with someone inquiring about a mug purchased in Estes Park. Details followed revealing a replacement could be found at Raven's Roast. The mug was beautiful and I knew I needed one for myself. This brought about one of the best customer service experiences I've had in a very long time. A few messages, a couple phone calls, and just two days later the mug was in my home. It is even more gorgeous than the photos promised and now holds my perfect cup of tea every evening. Thank you, Raven's Roast staff. I am your newest fan.”

“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.”

“Haven't been here in years, and they did not disappoint! Food is fantastic, including the delicious table salsa and the service is outstanding! Definitely won't be years before I go back again! 😁”

“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 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 .”

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

“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.”

“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.”

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

“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!”

“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!”

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

“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.”

“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.”

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

“First time in on Saturday. We had Butter Steak, Filet and Buffalo ribs. Meals were prepared quickly, and all 3 were cooked perfectly. Sides were excellent! Well stocked whiskey bar, and outstanding service! New Fav spot in Estes!!”

“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”

“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.”

“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!”

“Before you leave make sure you buy at least 2 of everything. We didn't and sorry l didn't. This was a highlight of our trip.”

“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.”

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

“Super nice staff the cheese pizza was exquisite soft notes of garlic with thin crust was better than some of the New York style pizzas in Denver and Boulder. Definitely worth a try.”

“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.”

“Delicious food. Great owners.”

“My wife and I were at the Stanley for a concert this past weekend, and we spent a few hours here before the show. We shared a bottle of prosecco and a couple cocktails, plus one appetizer throughout the afternoon, before the show. The staff was excellent and it was a great setting for a date or with friends, or even just talking to others staying at the hotel. We'll definitely be back.”

“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!”

“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.”

“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.”

“Nothing beats the Rocky Mountain Trout”

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

Friendly service.

Clean.”

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

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

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

“We had a reservation here for Valentine's Day. They were short staffed with no host so after waiting forever in line to be seated we bailed and sat at the bar. The bartender, Jonas was great even though he had been hung out to dry by management. Only 2 other servers were working and anyone who sat at a table didn't get served. Food was really good and we enjoyed our evening but it's unfortunate that on such a busy night, no one stepped in to help the poor employees that did show up”

“Ordered a birthday cake for my daughter! It was a great experience! I ordered a special one so I had called and the lady called Promise helped me out , and same day I was able to pick it up the same day ! My daughter absolutely love it ! And all the kids in the party enjoyed the blizzard Oreo cake ! Thank you So much! It will be our place where to order cakes !!!”

“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.”

“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!”

“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 -- ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐”

“Under new ownership! Kelly and David are amazing. The food is SO good! The restaurant is still take out only, but you can eat your takeout food at their tables if you like. I believe they are still assessing whether they will have regular dine in availability. The vegetables were very fresh and the tofu was excellent. Give it a try!”

“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.”