Nicky’s Steakhouse Restaurant & Lounge on Fall River
Nicky’s opened in 1967, and in some ways, it feels like it never left. The decor is straight up late 60s chic, and is kind … Read more
Breakfast
Big Horn Restaurtant
The Big Horn is a popular local hangout for breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Some really great specials (breakfast for $5, anyone?) may be one reason … Read more
Molly B Restaurant
Molly B is a popular local hangout especially known for its fantastic breakfasts and delicious desserts. They recently underwent new ownership, and dinner was added to … Read more
The Hangar Estes Park
The Hangar, located at Estes Park’s 18-hole golf course, provides sweeping views and great food in a cozy mountain cabin atmosphere. The deck is a great … Read more
Mountain Home Cafe
Mountain Home Cafe is a favorite with locals, and is a good choice for either breakfast or lunch in Estes Park. The breakfast menu is … Read more
Latitude 105 Alehouse
Latitude 105 Alehouse is located inside the Ridgeline Hotel (formerly theRocky Mountain Park Inn) just south of downtown on Highway 7. They are open for … Read more
Trailhead Restaurant
The Trailhead Restaurant is located just outside the Fall River entrance to Rocky Mountain National Park, and is part of the complex that also houses … Read more
Tavern 1929 Restaurant and Brewery
Tavern 1929, situated inside of Marys Lake Lodge south of Estes Park, has a fabulous view over Marys Lake. If you can nab a seat … Read more
The Waterfront Grille
The Waterfront Grille at the Estes Park Resort (formerly the Lakeshore Lodge) is a beautiful spot with floor to ceiling windows looking out onto Lake … Read more
Cascades Restaurant at the Stanley Hotel
Fancy schmancy. The Cascades Restaurant, inside the historic Stanley Hotel (inspiration for Stephen King’s “The Shining”), offers fine dining in an elegant atmosphere. The food, which … Read more
Shakes Alive!
Shakes Alive is really in a class of its own, being the only place in town to get a really good smoothie. There are lots … Read more
Meadow Mountain Cafe
About 25 minutes from Estes in the tiny mountain town of Allenspark, Meadow Mountain Cafe serves up some seriously tasty food in a backwoodsy, homey, … Read more
The Egg & I
The Egg & I serves up a reliably tasty breakfast in Estes Park. A favorite with locals, the have a huge assortment of dishes, from omelettes … Read more
Notchtop Bakery and Cafe
Notchtop Bakery and Cafe, like the name suggests, serves up both baked goods and full meals. Though they’ve changed hands several times in the 20+ … Read more