Hunters Chop House

The food was hands down the best on our trip to Estes park, and we ate well. We had the Elk Petite Steak, Chicken thigh meal, and Elk Chops w/shrimp scampi. Highly recommend if you’re looking for high quality food, local taste and a top-notch chef!

Raul was awesome. From the moment we were seated and introduced it seemed he was very genuine and I knew we were going to have excellent service. Never having tried elk chops before I accepted his recommendation on how to have them cooked. Zero gaminess. The flavor was marvelous and the meat was very tender. The pilaf, the shrimp, and asparagus was excellent as well. Highly recommended checking this place out and if you're lucky possibly have Raul serve you.

Always a great experience here!

The speed, quality, service, and accommodating us at an earlier time than our reservations was what makes this restaurant a 5 star and worthy of a visit.
We had the appetizer, Wild Game Brats Sampler, that set the stage for a wonderful meal. The brats were made from boar, elk, bison, and pheasant. It had flatbread crackers, different cheeses, and a raspberry chipotle sauce.
We both went with the filet mignon because I had read reviews, and it was worthy of trying. Whatever your cooking preference is, go with it because it was cooked as it should be. I ordered mine medium rare, and it cut like butter! My husband was afraid that would medium rare that it would be too bloody, but it wasn't.
The vibe was casual and the staff polite, wanting to please. Don't let the exterior fool you. This place isn't pretentious.
Stop by this gem because it was worthy of your time and money. Your stomach will thank you.

Such amazing food and service. We celebrated my birthday with them, and the special birthday dessert was awesome. For dinner, I had the almond crusted salmon on Yukon mashed potatoes with asparagus, DO NOT SLEEP ON THIS MEAL! *chef's kiss* My daughter and husband had burgers and fries, and again, so good! The only suggestion would be to add at least a burger to the kids' meal. We will, FOR SURE, be back!

This place was just down the street from our hotel, so we decided to give it a try. We didn't have a reservation, but luckily they were not too busy since it was early in the evening. They quickly filled up, and I couldn't see why. This is not a tourist trap. This is a fine restaurant with very reasonable prices for the quality of food. Most of the diners were locals. Wonderful atmosphere with taxidermy on the walls. Excellent selection of beers and drinks and wine if that's your thing. The wild game offerings were delicious, and my elk chops were cooked to perfection. Others in my party got steak cooked, medium rare. It could not have been more perfectly cooked than it was. We plan to spend the week here next year, and I can see us eating here at least three times that week. Can't wait to come back.

This is my favorite place for date night. The food is by far the best in Estes. I always get the filet. Service is so incredible. There’s never a wait. The waiters are always the kindest and most helpful people. The atmosphere is so comfortable especially in comparison to a lot of places in Estes. Very elegant and not noisy. Love love love Hunters chop house!

We did an anniversary dinner early before leaving Colorado. After a wonderful 2-week trip I was determined to get some elk and I was glad I waited! This was the best meal I had in a long time. I highly recommend the elk chops and my husband had the filet. They were both fantastic! Service was also wonderful and we even got a anniversary dessert on the house! It was a fantastic raspberry donut cheesecake!

We had an amazing dinner at Hunter’s Chop House in Estes Park, Colorado! Even though the French 75 wasn’t on the menu, they made it perfectly, complete with a cherry on the bottom, which was such a delightful touch. The Hunter’s Old Fashioned was wonderfully smooth. The wild game brat sampler, recommended by the wonderful waitress Kathy, allowed us to try boar, pheasant, elk, and buffalo, and the elk and buffalo were especially fantastic! The braised lamb shank with parmesan mashed potatoes and green beans was so tender it fell right off the bone, and the salmon with an orange glaze was wonderfully tender and flavorful. We ended the meal with the chocolate mousse and donut holes—light, airy, and the perfect sweet finish. The ambiance, with its cozy atmosphere and great music, along with the friendly and attentive service, makes this place a definite must-visit in Estes Park!

Great menu, great food and fantastic service

amazing food, and great food. worth every penny!

This is a great restaurant in ep. As a local I frequent this place and understand that most restaurants in ep are terrible. This place is on the short list of good places. They have a great wine/cocktail list and the food is quite good with lots of options. Personally I think the bar area is the best vibe in town for a more high end experience! Amazing service and always a fun time with my local friends. Keep up the good work Hunter’s!! See you all soon!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Delicious bison and cocktails. Huge range of whisky/Scotch/bourbon, very good elk carpaccio. Gluten free options clearly marked.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 4

Recommended dishes: Smoked Elk Carpaccio, Bison Sirloin Barley Risotto Garlic Roasted Carrots and Lime Hollandaise

The salmon arrived raw in the middle for the salad. The service was exceptional though.
It was promptly corrected and all other food/:drinks ordered were great.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 4

Service: 5

Very delicious and well cooked food! Our waitress Yana was very helpful and knowledgeable. Really great place, nice atmosphere and service. We will back again

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5