Restaurants in Estes Park

“Best burger I’ve had in a long time! Fast friendly service.”

“Great food! Our waiters name was Surendra. He was very friendly and patient...couldn't ask for more.”

“Great diner! This is a wonderful spot for brunch. They have great food with a classic American diner feel. Even during the brunch rush, they were able to serve our food quickly. Estes Park does not have very many restaurants, but Notchtop is a great addition to the scene.”

“I have a new favorite BBQ place! The ribs were fork tender, did not need a knife at all. Green beans, corn muffin, and baked beans were amazing, great portions. We will definitely come back next time we're in Denver!😃”

“After eating at soooo many high-priced restaurants around Estes Park, and pretty much loving every place we visited, but trying to eat at as many as possible before returning home, we hit this place the NIGHT before we left. Mostly because it was the only place still open and very close to where we were staying at Valhalla Resort. WHAT A HUGE MISTAKE!!! WE SHOULD HAVE BEEN EATING HERE ALL ALONG!!! The Elk Burgers melted in our mouths, the onion rings and mushrooms were spot on and plentiful, and the late-night service was polite and speedy!! Don't waste too much money eating at all the other places. Our only regret was not trying these guys first, as I doubt I would have eaten ANYWHERE else after dining here!! KEEP UP THE GOOD WORK!!!”

“This place is a gem! I visited their tea room on a trip to Estes Park and the afternoon tea was a highlight of my vacation. We tried three types of teas and all were delicious. And those scones? Mouth-watering! The whole experience was great… the service, ambiance, and products were all too-notch. I’m looking forward to visiting again and being home more tea. (I’ve already used up the 2 bags I brought home with me.)”

“Casual atmosphere, friendly and efficient staff, quick seating (even with a line), and WONDERFUL food!”

“Wonderful atmosphere wonderful staff and great food! Baran our server was amazing!”

“All of our meals were excellent. I had the trout with polenta. Huge filet, great polenta and veggies. I am going to give special praise for one item. I drink only decaf coffee. Most restaurants, if they even serve it, don't care much about the quality. Here it was served at the table in a French press, and it was some of the best coffee I have ever had.
The chocolate cheesecake was awesome also. My favorite meal during our trip to Estes Park, and there were a lot of excellent ones.”

“This is the best café in Estes Park.I will recommend everyone to go to River Walk Café. The staff are so lovely and welcoming to everyone.They have the best and delicious sandwiches. The atmosphere and location of the cafe is so relaxing and comforting. River Walk Cafe the best 👍🏼”

“Last visit to Estes Park was 6 years ago and Antonio's was recomend after a hike to Flat Top Mountain..would travel back from central Texas just for a slice.”

“Mountain Home Cafe is my favorite for breakfast and lunch - always with great service - in Estes Park for many years. Fresh fruit and vegetables, and fresh hamburger, too, are served here. Biscuits and gravy is a crowd pleaser along with Alaska baked oatmeal, waffles, Swedish rollups, country fried steak, corn beef hash, and an assortment of breakfast combinations and skillet breakfasts. Not to mention Eggs Benedict :::: including California Benedict with avocado, and Mexican Benedict.”

“Amazing‼️🤩 GRILLED CHICKEN SALAD👀🙌 We had a long day hiking and wanted to pick up supper to carry back to our cabin. This was hands down the best grilled chicken salad I’ve ever had in my #56 years!💯 It was so fresh-avocado, corn, beans, tomatoes, cilantro, cheese, onions and crunchy tortilla strips with ranch dressing 😋”

“Enjoyed another great brunch at Seasoned - An American Bistro. The bistro salad is always perfect!! The grits are the best I’ve ever had! Everyone should come and enjoy brunch on Sunday or dinner at Seasoned!!”

“Best sandwiches in Estes Park! Oh and those Sticky buns are delicious!!”

“Highly recommend!!!!! The best Carmel rolls EVER!!! And friendly staff!!!”

“Amazing food, atmosphere and very attentive waiter. We had Amir as our waiter and he frequently checked on us. We sat outside and the ambiance was so peaceful. The food was fantastic and quick. We ordered the Colorado brisket nachos and RMO and never had anything better. The paradise punch and Old Fashioned hit the spot with our all day mountain adventures. We even met the owner Mr. Nelson. You have got to stop at this little piece of paradise. I promise you won’t be disappointed. A million stars is what we give Wapiti. Keep up the phenomenal work. Can’t wait to come back.”

“We had our rehearsal dinner here and it was WONDERFUL! They had us outside under some tents, right in the heart of downtown Estes Park. The new food menu was incredible, we were able to sample some of everything (my favorite being the wild game board). Tera was so kind and helpful the entire time we were there, especially when it was supposed to be her day off! I would recommend this to anyone wanting to put on an event, or even just a casual dinner consisting of small plates. Also, the wine was good and reasonably priced”

“Great coffee! Friendly staff. Watching the elk in the river outside Kind Coffee an extra bonus. Place is always busy!”

“Food was delicious and service was great! Friendly staff and beautiful crepes. Surprisingly good price for being in Estes especially for how filling and yummy the crepes were”

“You don't expect a lot from a donut shop in a gas station but we went three times in three days. The atmosphere is sub-par but the donuts are big, fresh, and not too expensive.”

“The staff were very welcoming. My latte was very good too!”

“Great beer, good views, food truck. A win”

“Absolutely lovely coffee shop in the heart of Estes Park! The staff is always exceptionally friendly and helpful. They sell many nice postcards, pens, journals, arts and crafts, and gifts. The upstairs seating balcony is so cozy and clean. Most recently, I ordered a breakfast burrito and a latte. The cashier who rang me up brought my food up to me while I was seated in the upstairs balcony. I always notice and appreciate when people go above and beyond when they have no obligation to do so. I very highly recommend supporting this local business!”

“We were skeptical because of recent reviews, but they are way off. Food came out hot and delicious. Drinks from Zac at the bar were not watered down like other establishments we visited here in Estes. They have a new manager who took the time to introduce herself and let us know she was there if we needed anything. Our server was Jessica, and She was very attentive. Our steaks were prepareda perfect med rare. Thank you, Nicky's for a great evening.”

“This is a best restaurant in Estes park . I always there after my hiking on Friday . Every thing I have ordered was so delicious. Make me think about back home to Thailand .”

“This place is MASSIVE and would be a great venue to host a private party or meet up with a group of people. We went in the afternoon when it was more low key, but I could tell it gets pretty lively as the evening wears on.

The bar staff were friendly, efficient, knowledgeable, and could have been a good crew to kick it with. Alas, we did a one and done, and spent most of that time walking around the venue, taking it all in.

I'd definitely come back and try more on for size in the future.”

“What a sweet coffee shop! We walked 12 minutes from the Holiday Inn, and enjoyed every moment. The Gold coldbrew was delicious and the latte just right 👍🏼 We each enjoyed a hot breakfast sandwich as well. would visit again! Each time i’m in Estes P”

“The food was good. My fajitas were a little overcooked. There salsa has always been good. The nachos, my wife said we're good. The wait staff was attentive.”

“One of our favorite places to visit on our first trip to Estes Park.”

“The staff was helpful in assisting me with what flavored iced coffee I would like. It was fantastic. Wish we had one in Illinois.”

“Amazing beer, dog friendly, and supports live local music!”

“I ordered a vege sandwich. It was the BEST sandwich I had ever eaten. Cooked to order; fresh! What else can you ask for? The cook and my server, Erick was very friendly. The lady was friendly, too! Overall, two thumbs up!”

“Never had such amazing food before outside of my home town. Tacos pastor were truly incredible, my wife had the crispy fish taco and it was crunchy and tender. The different dips for chips each tasted fresh and intense with flavor, and those chips! Warm fresh to the table, crunchy but not crazy thick or thin. The casa margarita was smooth, not weak and not strong that you taste ever sip being overly alcoholic. Our waitress was the best ever, easily felt welcome and checked in and offered other amenities on site as part of the hotel (we were guests). And they had live music too! Easily one of the best dinners out with my wife. We both loved it and wish we came more during our trip.

Kid-friendliness: Great kids menu. The kids sitting by us loved the chips and their chicken tenders with fries”

“Great local microbrewery, built into an old service station. Cool local vibe, great beers and friendly staff.”

“Ice cream was really good, def recommend the double espresso. Service was less so, pretty much were forcing us to order as fast as possible, was not pleasant. Ice cream worth it though”

“Was there over the weekend. Great food and amazing staff, especially the manager on duty Sunday morning. Friendly, and the bacon bloody is to die for!”

“Great coffee, beautiful atmosphere.”

“Great food! We will be back.”

“The food is delicious. You get more than you can eat. One guy sitting across from us said it was the best chicken fried steak he had ever had. I ordered blueberry pancake. More blueberries than pancake. The last time I had a pancake like that was in Maine!! The owner is nice to her employees. We come here every time we are in town.”

“One of my favorite spots in Colorado. Great stop on a motorcycle with nearby free motorcycle parking. Their moonshine is really good - try a shot of 1/2 butterscotch moonshine and 1/2 espresso, or any 1/2 crème and 1/2 espresso. The espresso is a great sipper and you will forget it is 70 proof with how smooth it is on the finish.”

“Wow! Ember is amazing. This was our 1st time visiting the new Ember since we used to come when it was the Dunraven. The ambiance is so nice. Very upgraded! Our server was Robert, an Estes Park local who was superb! Excellent service and we were pleasantly surprised the food was better! We got the Steak & Frites and Chicken fried chicken. Highly recommend.”

“I lived down the street and ate here as often as I could. Best place to eat with everyday prices in Estes!”

“Their new custom energy drinks are delicious!! I love the Tartan Strawberry Energy Drink. They also have an amazing selection of Coffee drinks & Tea flavors. They roast their own coffee beans in-house, which is pretty cool. They have always done a fabulous job making my drinks. Cute area to sit inside or on the deck. Love that the outside seating looks out over the river.”

“The food is absolutely fantastic! The staff is very friendly and courteous, and we can't wait to go back!”

“This place is great! Walking in it does feel weird almost like you’re not supposed to be there because of how little people there were. we ordered our food and the employee was patient with us as we ordered. Food can within 10 minutes and it was outstanding! crisp crust delicious toppings and flavorful sauce. We also got the yet chopped salad and although there were some confusion with the ingredients it was beyond our expectations. Definitely would come again”

“Our current favorite restaurant! We live on the front range and visit multiple times per month. Great food & service at an affordable price.”

“Delicious! My husband and I stopped in last night for waffle cones and they were HUGE and so good! The employees were also extremely nice and the place smells like heaven! Highly recommend!”

“Wife and I stopped in for ice cream after a long day hiking and sightseeing in RMNP.

Staff was very friendly and let us sample different flavors. We settled on Raspberry Lemon Yogurt and Apple Pie.

Both were great !! I really enjoyed the apple pie and my wife loved hers. I would certainly recommend if you need an ice cream fix while in the area.”

“gorgeous wine bar in the Stanley. definitely recommend the charcuterie. we tried the charc attack, came out with 3 levels, tons of fruit, olives and veggies! was perfect for a party of 4. the cocktails were also very good, I recommend the luxardo limenchello spritz”

“Our smoothies were a tasty post-hike treat! I had the orange skies. It was delicious, the price was good, and the service was quick and friendly. Most patrons are sitting at the cafe tables outside, but there’s one booth and some counter stools inside.”

“Yummy breakfast burritos and coffee!”

“YMCA of the Rockies is our new favorite family vacation spot. We have two kids - a 12 year old and a 10 year old - both of whom found plenty to do. We went for a long weekend with extended family to celebrate my MIL's 70th. The property is adjacent to the national park - you can literally walk into the park from the Y campus - and it is STUNNING. We checked in for our reservation at the Alpen Inn, which is located very centrally and is a hotel-style building. We hadn't been able to get a cabin when we initally booked, but asked about recent openings. The manager was wonderful in his efforts to secure us and our other party cabins. We stayed at the Base Camp cabin, which is perhaps a 20 minute walk to the center of campus. It is a three bedroom, two bath cabin, recently built in 2022. It has a full kitchen, gas fireplace, covered deck, grill, outdoor table, deck off the master, and seats 8 at the dining room table. No A/C, but even on a warm (for Estes Park) day, having the windows open (all windows have screens) did the trick. Also, each bedroom had a fan. We did the horseback ride, as well as the Sasquatch private fly fishing and the hay ride. Each one was terrific, and absolute pros leading. The Mountain Center is great, has gear to sell or rent, and an indoor climbing wall. We did not get a chance to try the crafts center but a friend visiting at the same time RAVED about it. She stayed two weeks and sent her 3 and 5 year old to the day camp which the kids LOVED. There were also concerts, axe throwing (they provide a guide for this), archery, mini golf, horseshoes, firepits, basketball, volleyball, several playgrounds, and a roller skating rink. Our Verizon wifi was almost non-existent, while AT&T worked well. However, in my friend's cabin (White Pine), they both worked remotely without any wifi issue. Perhaps it was their proximity to the Mountain Center and registration building? Everyone who helped us was kind, friendly, and patient. The accessibility of the park, the cute town of Estes Park, and the family-friendly nature of the Y's campus there made this an ideal family camp experience.”

“Great food and fantastic service’”

“super food and very caring people. Recent help to find my lost keys in the snow ,and without asking for help! I"ll definately be eating here more than ever. FIVE Stars”

“Delicious food. Great owners.”

“Nothing beats the Rocky Mountain Trout”

“We had Blizzards at this Dairy Queen twice while we were in Estes Park. The Blizzard were excellent, but we were most impressed with the enthusiasm and customer service from the employees.”

“best food ever! tastes sinful but won't make you sick to your stomach. Annie truly cares about the people she feeds and you can taste it in every bite.”

“All I can say is wow after visiting Rustic Cafe. Because of its unassuming exterior, I wasn’t expecting all too much, but I was positively blown away. Not only did the food tickle my tastebuds, but the service was exceptional as well. In particular, one worker named Abbie really went above and beyond to ensure I had a pleasant experience. When I was unsure of what to order, Abbie helped me explore every option available, carefully describing its flavor profile and healthiness. I eventually settled on the soft pretzel, which was decadent to say the least. When my food was ready, I mentioned that I had lost my water bottle earlier in the morning. Abbie was nothing short of apologetic, and even helped me retrace my steps, which ultimately helped me find it! However, Abbie’s unbridled kindness and commitment to customer service didn’t stop there. During this whole ordeal, I was accompanied by my 91 year old grandmother, who had been complaining endlessly about acute back pain. Abbie overheard this, and used some ingredients she had in her purse and in the cafe to mix up a special remedy. Within an hour after drinking it, my grandmother said her pain was just about cured! Overall, Abbie went beyond above and beyond to create a special and happy experience at rustic cafe. We need more Abbies in this world!”

“The best pies in NoCo! I love their updated social media!”

“Sarah at Latitude 105 did a superb job at catering to our tables needs and being prompt in filling our requests! The Colorado Burger was really yummy and filling”

“The pizza is AMAZING! Great prices! Me and my best friend go when we have time and money. A personal pizza is about $10 and it’s a decent size. I also tried the traditional cannoli very delicious but I want to try the other ones.”

“the food was good and u can sit outside and watch the wildlife sitting on the golf course n u watch people play golf too and i will come back here too”

“We just ate there Labor Day 2025 we had a salad with salmon it was great!!! The waitress Una was kind and professional and made us feel welcome!!! Thanks!!!💞”

“Good bartenders, good prices.”

“They have some of the best salsa and queso I’ve had in Colorado. Everything we ate was delicious. Highly recommend!”

“We visit whenever we make it to Estes. The staff are AMAZING! The burgers are good. The day we went it was busy but an amazing staff member was working through the busy line with a tablet to reduce wait time. My 7 year old got a shake and spilled it 5 minutes in. They remade the shake free of charge which was entirely unexpected and beyond appreciated. We will always go back.”

“great place to eat new owners are fantastic. they did a great job revamping the place. we drive an hour into town just to eat here. the pies are 🤌. also the new jalapeño poppers burger is fantastic as well. we get taken care of very well when we come up 10/10 recommend.”

“I had a great experience here! Big shoutout to Andrei, the Romanian guy – he’s super kind and friendly, and honestly makes the best smoothies I’ve ever had. Highly recommend this place!”

“This is a fantastic, authentic restaurant. Delicious, piping hot food with generous portions and fair prices. We loved enjoying several dishes here during our stay in Estes Park. Would definitely return!”

“Great food , great place .”

“Great food, great bartender, just a fun chill environment. I had the lobster Mac and cheese and it was amazing!! Highly recommend!”

“Highly recommend! The half roasted chicken with mole sauce and the mashed potatoes and gravy were absolutely hands down the best I've ever had. There were 5 in our party. the prime rib sandwhich was also good. I also recommend trying the elk bratwurst board as it was fantastic! The staff was super friendly. Get a reservation as we got in and seated immediately.”

“My brother and I stopped in last weekend to see if they allowed dogs on the patio (they do), but the patio had just closed for the season for service. Laura, the hostess, suggested that we could get takeout and eat outside if we wanted, and as it was a gorgeous, not-too-cold day, we took her up on it. She brought out our food and drinks just as we were getting up to pick them up ourselves, and she checked back on us a couple of times. WAYYYYYY beyond the call of her duty, and she was as nice as can be. AND she brought treats for the doggo! Oh, and my brother's chicken pot pie lunch special and my veggie pizza were both absolutely delicious! Highly recommend Poppy's -- ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐”

“Excellent service and fantastic food. I love their chicken parmesan and garlic bread. The salad was fresh and crisp.”

“We had a great meal at The Grubsteak today. Great service, good portions and delicious food!”