7 Best American Restaurants near Grand Lake

“Amber went above and beyond for me! Every year I do the Holiday Craft show and every year, I come over on Friday night for my all-you-can-eat crab legs. You've been part of my tradition for over a decade. This year I needed to bring my service dog with me so I called a week before to see if I could reserve a corner table for us. (you were very accommodating of that - thank you!) Well, on Friday afternoon I started fading and not doing well and was considering cancelling my reservation. Then a sweet woman stops at my table wearing one of your logo shirts! I told her I had a reservation for after the show but was considering cancelling because I wasn't doing so great. That amazing woman offered to bring me my food! To the craft show, across the street!!! She called the restaurant for me and I placed my order, and Amber went over there and brought it back for me!!! I was stunned and am still deeply touched that someone would go to such lengths for a customer. Five stars for sure!!!“

“My husband & I love The Rapids restaurant. It’s our go to when we want a wonderful meal. The food is top notch & Tatiana is such a special lady & makes the dining experience that much better. The Chef, Max, never disappoints. It’s the cutest setting. I look forward to eating outside by the river as the weather gets nicer. A++ from me. If you want a great meal & special dining experience go here! 😊“

“Food is great.“

“Great place to grab a drink and a bit to eat! The owner, and bartender were fun to talk to, and really gives that small town all are welcome kind of vibe“

“Ray was our bartender/server/surrogate mom for the evening, and she made our night an 11/10. The food was great, the drinks were exceptional, and Ray's attention made my husband's 40th birthday.“

“What a great experience! Coming from Denver for the weekend with friends and had to watch the Avs play. The bartender Chris, was amazing. Dude was busy as heck and still managed to take care of us. First time here, and will definitely come back to say hello and hello to the pup Haus!“

“One of the best meals I've ever had. I am so glad I didn't check reviews first because I do avoid restaurants with lower ratings. Well if I had, I would have never had the ultimate pleasure of trying the Churrasco \\\"20. This skirt steak with chimichurri, black beans and plantains, was incredible! The steak was perfectly rare on the inside, the beans were perfect consistency and flavor and the plantains, don't even get me started. I'm not normally a fan of planting but these were so well prepared. Not soft, not hard, but just right! Lastly I ordered the drink, SOTB and it tasted like Hawaiian punch, very good! The service was great and the food was out of this world. Ignore the other reviews and come in and grab this steak. Plan on sharing the 20\\\" Churrasco, there's so much, or taking half in a doggy bag... unless you order the Baby Churrasco like a crazy person. ?“