The Baldpate Inn

Baldpate Inn, The, 4900 South Highway 7 (Peak to Peak Scenic Byway) just seven miles south of Estes Park. Have lunch or dinner in our beautiful Historic Inn tucked among the Evergreens. Enjoy our award winning soup and salad buffet accompanied by homemade breads and pies. We’re open daily May through mid-October and suggest reservations. Listed on the National Register of Historic Places. (970) 586-5397, www.baldpateinn.com
L,D • B/W • RR • D,V,MC • $$

Big Horn Restaurant

Big Horn Restaurant, 401 West Elkhorn Avenue, at the west end of town. Serving breakfast everyday 6 A.M. to 2 P.M. Everything from pancakes and waffles, hash browns and grits, to breakfast burritos and the biggest omelets you’ve ever seen! Open for lunch and dinner, featuring steaks, burgers and our own hickory-smoked barbecue. Let our Deli make your lunch while you enjoy breakfast. Catering available and we’re open all year. Call for winter dinner hours. (970) 586-2792
B,L,D • B/W • NR • D,V,MC • $-$$

Chipper's Lanes

Chipper’s Lanes, 555 Saint Vrain (Highway 7 just south of downtown), is the place for great food and fun. Family owned bowling lanes with absolutely the best burgers in Estes Park! Experience our new pizza oven with take-out pizza available until 11 P.M. Open all year long for lunch and dinner. Plenty of Parking. Great place for reunions, parties and families. (970)586-8625, www.ChippersLanes.com/74/Estes
L,D • C,B/W • NR • AE,D,V,MC • $

Ciscos Restaurante y Cantina

Ciscos Restaurante y Cantina, Lower Stanley Village, 509 Big Thompson Ave. Delicious, fresh, and healthy original TexMex dishes made from Scratch! Begin your meal with the best chips and salsa in Estes with your choice of mild, spicy and our Habenero hot homemade salsas. Unique menu selections including vegetarian dishes and a kid’s menu. Relax on our patio with a margarita. Plenty of parking across from the Visitors Center. (970) 586-5444. www.ciscosestespark.com.
L,D • B/W • NR • AE,V,MC • $-$$

Claire's on the Park

Claire’s on the Park, located downtown beside First National Bank at 225 Park Lane. Enjoy indoor or outdoor dining from our beautiful patio offering the best views in town! An extensive menu features steaks, fresh fish, pastas, benedicts, French toast, homemade waffles, our famous mesquite smoked prime rib, baby back and beef ribs, pulled pork and pulled beef sandwiches and so much more. Open all year with plenty of parking. (970)586-9564. www.clairesonthepark.net
B,L,D • C,B/W • NR • AE,D,V,MC • $$-$$$

Dunraven Inn

Dunraven Inn, 2470 Highway 66, located near the YMCA, is known for its outstanding quality and friendly service. The Dunraven is a family owned and operated restaurant and an Estes Park tradition. Wonderful Italian dishes and the very best steaks in Estes. Well stocked bar and reasonably priced wine list accompany the homemade cuisine in a wonderfully unique atmosphere. (970)586-6409. www.dunraveninn.com
D • C,B/W • RR • AE,D,V,MC • $$-$$$

Ed's Cantina & Grill

Ed’s Cantina & Grill, 390 East Elkhorn Avenue, located at the junction of US 34 and US 36. When in Estes, do as the locals do…Eat at Ed’s! Great Mexican and American dishes at very reasonable prices. Featuring fabulous fajitas, combination platters, broasted chicken, buffalo stew, awesome salads and so much more! Kids menu too! Expanded to offer lots of outdoor seating by the Riverwalk and additional rooms for parties and events. Open everyday. (970) 586-2919
B,L,D • C,B/W • NR • AE,V,MC • $-$$$

Estes Park Brewery

Estes Park Brewery, located on Riverside Drive next to Fun Trax. Estes Park’s only Micro Brewery. The Brewery offers tours highlighting the brewing process and complimentary tastes of the uniquely delicious beers produced. Serving burgers, pizza, brats, and much, much more. Enjoy views from the deck or dine indoors. Families welcome. Open daily at 11 A.M. (970) 586-5421
L,D • C,B/W • NR • AE,V,MC • $-$$

Estes Park Pie Shop & Bakery

Estes Park Pie Shop & Bakery, 370 East Elkhorn Avenue (next to Ed’s Cantina). Join us right downtown for delicious freshly baked pies and goodies! We’re especially famous for our cinnamon rolls and sticky buns - they’re out of this world! We also offer birthday, special occasion and wedding cakes as well as cookies, brownies, muffins, and breakfast items. Over 20 varieties of pie are baked fresh daily on-site. Open daily 8:30 A.M. 970.577.7437. www.youneedpie.com Also visit You Need Pie!™ Too Café at 145 E. Elkhorn Ave.
B,L • NA • NR • D,V,MC • $

Fawnbrook Inn

Fawnbrook Inn, Highway 7 business loop in historic Allenspark, just 20 minutes south of Estes Park. Your hosts Hermann and Mieke invite you to relax in this log home setting for intimate dining and the freshest, most delicious food in the Rocky Mountains. Choose from seafood, beef, duck, lamb, venison and our gourmet dinners for two - all prepared to order by chef Hermann. A truly unforgettable experience. Call for winter hours (303) 747-2556
D • C,B/W • RR • AE,D,V,MC • $$$

Grubsteak

Grubsteak, 134 West Elkhorn Avenue, located in downtown Estes Park. Come visit a bit of western history and enjoy great charbroiled steaks, elk, and buffalo or beef burgers. Delicious BBQ ribs, chicken, vegetarian items, soups and a kids menu too. Enjoy your meal while dining on our covered outdoor patio or indoors. Public parking is available behind our restaurant. Carry out available. Open for breakfast, lunch and dinner all summer. New Bar Room offers TV, casual dining, entertainment and a great room for parties. Call for winter schedule. (970) 586-8838.
B,L,D • C,B/W • NR • D,V,MC • $-$$

Grumpy Gringo

Grumpy Gringo, 1560 Big Thompson Avenue (US 34 East), located one mile east of town on US 34. A Mexican restaurant serving freshly prepared food of traditional recipes attractively presented in a warm and inviting decor. Offering an outstanding choice of delicious Margaritas, beers and other drinks. Open daily at 11 A.M. (970)586-7705
L,D • C,B/W • NR • AE,D,V,MC • $$

KEY
B -Breakfast L -Lunch D -Dinner SB -Sunday Brunch
C -Cocktails B/W-Beer & Wine NA -No Alcoholic Beverages
RR -Reservations Recommended NR -No Reservations Accepted/Needed
AE -American Express D -Discover Card V -Visa MC-MasterCard N -none
$ -under $20 (dinner for 2 adults) $$ -under $35 $$$ -over $35