One of the more upscale restaurants in Estes Park, this rustic-style eatery will leave you with no doubt that you’re in the mountains. The western, mountain aesthetic informs many of the food and drink options here, featuring hearty ingredients that imbue the recipes with a lot of character.
Beautiful views of Lake Estes and surrounding area. The food will be what truly leaves a lasting memory. With juicy steaks, sumptuous scallops and seafood, and traditional pasta dishes like carbonara, this is one of the go-to restaurants near Estes Park for delicious Italian food.
This beloved spot serves up bespoke Italian comfort food in a classical, cozy riverside setting where diners can also enjoy people-watching on the riverside promenade from a quaint patio. This place has few frills and little fuss, but fast and friendly service to complement their home-style Italian cooking, made with love.
A local chain in this part of Colorado, Smokin’ Dave’s is a fan favorite across all of its destinations, but the one in Estes Park really steals the show. With a mouthwatering selection of appetizers, ribs galore, and steaks and sandwiches to satisfy any appetite, you’ll be very happy to see the impressive selection of brews to wash all of this down.
This beloved breakfast spot is one of the best Estes Park restaurants has come to be known for over the past 20 years. It’s worth emphasizing that this place is incredibly popular, so unless you’re showing up first thing in the A.M, you can expect a bit of a wait.
Close your eyes and picture the quintessential coffee shop, “Central Perk” Rocky-Mountain style—there you have Coffee on the Rocks. Any cozy cabin vibe is sure to be enhanced by the sweet aroma of arabica, but how many coffee shops have their own duck pond out back with garden seating?