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Reached via chairlift during the day and gondola at night, this massive log-and-stone structure set at 10,700 feet above sea level is a real stunner, with views of the surrounding mountains, including the peaks marching along the Continental Divide. A prix-fixe menu includes game and fish, while Douglas-fir beams, Southwestern rugs on the walls, and a huge stone fireplace in the bar add to the rustic charm. On Thursday, Friday, and Saturday nights, the après-ski menu runs from 4 to 7 pm, and in the summer, dinner is served on Friday. Game meats, steak, and fish dominate the menu, and there's a pricey but well-rounded wine list.
Winter Park, Colorado, 80482, USA
Known For
- Nice après-ski menu Thursday through Saturday
- Incredible mountain views
- Charming wood-burning fireplace
Restaurant Details
Rate Includes: Reservations essential, No dinner Sun.--Wed. in winter; no dinner Sat.--Thurs. in summer
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Woody's has a full menu, with pastas, chicken, calzones, and burgers, but it's the pizza, with its smoky, wood-charred crust, that's the big draw. Woody's is so popular that the pies are always just out of the oven. Don't be surprised if you have to join the throng of families and college students waiting outside for a table on a busy night.
1305 Washington Ave., Golden, Colorado, 80401, USA
Known For
- Honey dip for the crust
- Beer cheese soup
- Lots of crowds
Restaurant Details
Rate Includes: Reservations not accepted
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This always-hopping pizzeria is the area's original après-ski destination: be prepared for a wait on winter weekends, because Denverites often stop in Idaho Springs for dinner until the traffic thins. Topping choices for the famous olive-oil-and-honey pizza crust range from traditional to exotic—think andouille sausage, Hatch green chilies, and tofu—and they've added a decent version of a gluten-free crust, as well.
1517 Miner St., Idaho Springs, Colorado, 80452, USA
Known For
- Popular honey crust
- Family-friendly atmosphere
- Hamburger pizza
Restaurant Details
Rate Includes: Reservations not accepted
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Long a local and Denverite favorite for breakfast, this casual joint makes Belgian waffles that are as delicious as the variety of Benedicts and scrambles with fresh orange or grapefruit juice (not to mention great coffee). Lunch is also served, along with a small but appealing roster of burgers, salads, and happy hour snacks for dinner.
78259 U.S. 40, Winter Park, Colorado, 80482, USA
Known For
- Local crowd
- Cinnamon rolls made fresh daily
- Good Bloody Marys
Restaurant Details
Rate Includes: Closed Tues., Reservations not accepted
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Nearly everything at Dandelions is made from scratch, from the ginger-infused limeade and lemon-tarragon salad dressing to the honey oat bread and superb gluten-free brownies. The small dining area is inviting and open to the kitchen, where the owners cook as they chat with the customers.
1552 Bergen Pkwy., Evergreen, Colorado, 80438, USA
Known For
- Super-friendly owners
- Healthy baked goods
- Breakfast burritos
Restaurant Details
Rate Includes: Closed Mon. and Tues. No dinner, Reservations not accepted
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A sizable selection of beers from around the world helps make this casual establishment the liveliest spot in town, but what sets it apart is a wine list that's comprehensive and fairly priced—a rarity in low-key Winter Park. The cellar full of fine vintages is a labor of love for Deno and his son, the powerhouse duo behind the restaurant. The menu ranges from mushroom ravioli to certified Angus center-cut filet, all expertly prepared and served by friendly staffers who know their stuff.
78911 U.S. 40, Winter Park, Colorado, 80482, USA
Known For
- Location in a former stagecoach stop
- Wine cellar that can be reserved for private parties
- Standard bistro fare like steak and mushroom ravioli
Restaurant Details
Rate Includes: No lunch weekdays, Reservations essential
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Hearty portions of reasonably priced Eastern European dishes are served in this sparsely decorated but roomy eatery with alpine views. Menu options include goulash, sauerbraten, and potato pancakes, as well as superb chicken, veal, and pork schnitzels. The apple schnitzel is also worth saving room for at the end. The selection of Czech beers is ideal for the menu, and the patio is a welcome warm-weather option.
1025 Rose St., Georgetown, Colorado, 80444, USA
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Bring along a dollar bill that you're willing to leave on the wall---it will join thousands of others that have been drawn on, written on, and tacked up in rows around and above the bar. There's nothing fancy here, just good pasta and pizzas. If you're in a creative mood, build your own pie, with a combination of ordinary toppings, from pepperoni to sausage, then add more unusual extras like almonds or jalapeños. They don't take reservations, but you can call ahead for priority seating.
78199 U.S. 40, Winter Park, Colorado, 80482, USA
Known For
- Pizza crust the size of your fist
- Cheesy garlic bread
- Raucous surroundings
Restaurant Details
Rate Includes: No lunch, Reservations not accepted
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Gracious service and exceptional Vietnamese food have made Saigon Landing an Evergreen favorite. The dining room, decorated with imported knickknacks, serves as a relaxing and romantic backdrop for live piano music on the weekends. This is the place to try exotic dishes such as frogs' legs, grilled quail, and stuffed squid; more traditional offerings like lemongrass beef and sesame chicken are exemplary as well.
28080 Douglas Park Rd., Evergreen, Colorado, 80439, USA
Known For
- Owners who chat with guests
- Exotic dishes such as frogs' legs and grilled quail
- Tempura-fried ice cream
Restaurant Details
Rate Includes: Closed Tues., Reservations essential
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The thin-crust brick-oven pizzas and ingredient-packed stromboli and calzones draw families and groups to the casual, bustling Alpine, which serves lunch and dinner and offers live music Thursday to Saturday. Kids love the operating model train that winds around the restaurant overhead, and adults love the cozy bar.
1106 Rose St., Georgetown, Colorado, 80444, USA
Known For
- Live music on weekends
- Warm cookie à la mode
- Extensive beer roster
Restaurant Details
Rate Includes: Closed Tues., Reservations not accepted
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This tiny but friendly café serves breakfasts so scrumptious that there's a line out the door most days. It's well worth the wait, especially for the elaborate skillets, including one with chicken-fried steak. The burgers are above average, as well, with a hefty roster of toppings from which to build your own. Kids are particularly well catered to with Mickey Mouse pancakes and yogurt with granola for less than $7.
28035 Hwy. 74, Evergreen, Colorado, 80439, USA
Known For
- Fun-shaped pancakes for kids
- Great espresso
- Creative skillets
Restaurant Details
Rate Includes: Closed Tues. No dinner, Reservations not accepted
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Harking back to gold-rush days, this casual bar and restaurant is usually filled with skiers in winter and travelers or Denverites year-round who want to meet high-country friends halfway. The beers have a distinctly local flavor and straightforward names like Cream Ale and Nut Brown. In addition to fare such as buffalo burritos and "monster" wings, the brewery has plenty of vegetarian options.
1401 Miner St., Idaho Springs, Colorado, 80452, USA
Known For
- The spot to take a break from I--70 traffic
- Group and family gatherings
- House-made root beer
Restaurant Details
Rate Includes: Reservations not accepted
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Inside Black Hawk's Lodge Casino, this upscale spot serves steaks, seafood such as honey-bourbon-glazed salmon, a top-notch burger, and Colorado rack of lamb. The views from the all-glass enclosure on a bridge above Richmond Street are divine. Garlic-herb mashed potatoes, creamed corn, and rice pilaf can be ordered as sides.
240 Main St., Black Hawk, Colorado, 80422, USA
Known For
- Reasonably priced steaks
- Romantic setting with great views
- Well-made desserts, including a delicious carrot cake
Restaurant Details
Rate Includes: Closed Tues. and Wed. No lunch, Reservations accepted
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Closed Permanently
You can fill up here on delicious spicy smoky ribs, smoked BBQ chicken, or Southern-fried catfish served in huge portions, plus a choice of sides including creamy coleslaw, mashers and gravy, or smoky beans. While you eat at the long tables covered with checkered tablecloths, there's likely to be live music, and sometimes it's a full-on hoedown. Check out "Moe," a lifelike mannequin slouched down on a bar stool hiding behind sunglasses.
63 Cooper Creek Way, Winter Park, Colorado, 80482, USA
Known For
- Lively atmosphere
- BBQ and grilled burgers
- "Moe," a lifelike mannequin at the bar
Restaurant Details
Rate Includes: Reservations not accepted
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Under Renovation
No surprise about the specialties here: burgers, fajitas, chili, and steak sandwiches, all made with heart-healthy bison meat. American Buffalo, or bison, is raised at local ranches, and the light red meat is popular because of its low fat content. A Western theme dominates the dining room, where the walls are jam-packed with frontier memorabilia. The ornate bar dates from 1886.
1617 Miner St., Idaho Springs, Colorado, 80452, USA
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