Estes Park Dining Guide 2009

61 Years Serving the best food & drink under the sun.

915 Moraine Ave. Estes Park, Colorado 970-586-9832

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Breakfast • Lunch • Dinner Fresh Trout Homemade Soups • Prime Rib Chili • Buffalo Bratwurst Hot Jalapeno Chili Rellenos Viennese Goulash • Steaks

970-586-9832 www.SundeckRestaurant.com

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Full Lunch & Dinner Menu BrewFest Saturday, June 13 Noon to 5 pm

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Great Burgers, Steaks & Wild Game! Sunny Pub Room • Huge Shaded Patio Old West Atmosphere • Succulent Steaks - Beef, Buffalo & Elk • Trout • Juicy Burgers - Beef, Buffalo & Elk • Chicken • BBQ Baby Back Pork Ribs • BBQ Buffalo Ribs • Pastas • Sandwiches • Salads • Cocktails • Omelettes • Smiley Bear Pancake • Noah’s Ark • $3.99 Breakfast Special - Two Eggs, Potatoes & Toast

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Come and enjoy our friendly, warm and relaxed atmosphere. See why we are a favorite of the locals! We proudly serve fresh fish, classic Italian cuisine, and prime-grade steaks. We also offer several vegetarian entrees. Homemade sauces, soups and awesome desserts!

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The Hometown Place with the World-WIde Reputation! Voted BEST Burgers in Town!! Burgers • Hot Deli Sandwiches • Vegetarian menu Kids Meals • Hot Dogs • Chili Dogs • Buffalo Wings Stuffed Baked Potatoes • Soup • Homemade Chili Salads • Nachos • Onion Rings • Soft Pretzels Ice Cream Cones • Old-Fashioned Malts & Sodas

Old-Fashioned & Made Fresh for You!

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Between the Water Wheel & Old CHurch Shops

Open Daily at 11 • 586-2277 *Now Serving Breakfast*

Marys Lake Lodge & Resort Two Outstanding Restaurants in One Breathtaking Location

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Both restaurants have spacious seating. The Tavern has the best outdoor heated deck with views of Marys Lake and the Rockies. Located just three miles from downtown Estes Park.

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World-class Italian cuisine in an elegant ambiance. Our award-winning chef has created an extraordinary menu featuring exquisite seafoods, steaks, veal, lamb, pasta, vegetarian and vegan entrees.

Casual comfort and hearty meals in a fun-filled atmosphere. The Tavern is the only one in Estes Park with live music seven days a week May - Oct and 5 nights a week Oct - May. Lounge open until midnight.

Luxurious Suites & Beautiful Condos Available

2625 Marys Lake Road 3 Miles South on Highway 7 www.maryslakelodge.com Lodge: 970-586-5958 Restaurants: 970-586-4777 Toll Free: 877-442-6279 Trail Dining Guide

The Escape Spa & Salon Pamper yourself with one of the many services including facials, body treatments, massage, Hot Stone Therapy, manicures, pedicures, full service hair care & much, more! 970-577-9495

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Estes Park Dining, Food, Treats & Beverages Coffee on the Rocks “Where the coffee is as great as the views!” Marvel at the beautiful mountain views as you enjoy our organic free-trade coffee, tea, smoothies and other cold drinks. Offering breakfast, lunch and dinner with baked goods from the famous Schmidt’s bakery, “lunches-to-go”, panini sandwiches, salads, soup du jour, smothered burritos and more! Free WiFi! Indoor/Outdoor seating (Lakeside or on the deck). Featuring local artists. Meeting room in back. Large flat-screen TV. Plenty of parking. Located on Hwy 36 on the way to RMNP, next to Red Rose Rock Shop & Dick’s Rock Museum. Open year-round. 510 Moraine Avenue. 970/5865181.

DeLeo’s Park Theatre Cafe & Deli Whether you’ve visited us in person before, heard about us by word of mouth, or learned about us from The Food Network, we’re delighted to have you here. You’re invited to stop in for some of the finest, mouthwatering Italian deli you’ve ever encountered. Sit inside with us or outside along the Fall River (weather permitting), or take a feast to go and head into Rocky Mountain National Park, which is just up the road. You will find us at the entrance to the Historic Park Theatre, the oldest continuously operating movie theater west of the Mississippi, and just a few steps from the exact center of downtown Estes Park. If you have an event happening in town, you can share great deli with your guests. Try our full-service World Class Catering! 132 Moraine Avenue, Estes Park. 970/577-1134

Estes Park Brewery Come for a free taste of our many beers. Open at 11:00 am daily. We have a wide variety of food along with pool tables, video games and TVs. Deck seating with views of Longs Peak. 470 Prospect Village Drive. 970/586-5421.

Grandmaison’s Chalet Room at Marys Lake Lodge We offer world-class cuisine in an elegant ambiance. Award-winning Chef Marc Grandmaison has created an extraordinary menu offering a culinary tour of Europe, with specials from Lisbon, Barcelona, Milan, Munich, and Athens, as well as exquisite seafood, steaks, veal, lamb, and pasta, just to name a few. Vegetarian and vegan entrées are also extensive! Located just three miles from downtown Estes Park on Hwy 7. 2625 Marys Lake Road. 970/586-5958.

The Grubsteak We feature fantastic Burgers, Steaks, Buffalo Steaks and Elk Steaks. We also have Rocky Mountain Trout, Baby Back Pork Ribs, Buffalo Ribs, Pastas, Sandwiches and Salads. Home of the $3.99 Breakfast Special (two eggs, potatoes & toast.) Full breakfast menu in summer. Serving lunch and dinner year-round. Largest shaded patio, sunny pub room, and an Old West atmosphere. Take out available. Public parking lot in rear. 134 W. Elkhorn Avenue 970/586-8388.

Donut Haus

Inn of Glen Haven

Proudly serving handmade donuts and other baked goods for over 30 years. Come and enjoy an Estes Park tradition. We are locally owned and operated. Open Daily 6 am to 1 pm. 342 Moraine Avenue, Estes Park. 970/586-2988. www.donuthaus-estespark.com

Open for the season May 22. Located in rustic downtown Glen Haven, north on County Rd 43 from Estes Park. Call for reservations. 970-5863897.

Dunraven Downtown We serve fresh, homemade Italian cuisine in the heart of downtown Estes. Dunraven Downtown has the feel of an open-air bistro with a warm, inviting dining room with hand-painted murals of the Italian countryside. Whether you feel like an in-house cut sirloin steak, shrimp scampi, or pasta favorites such as our famous lasagna or chicken primavera, we’ve got something you’ll love! We have an extensive wine list that compliments our menu. Save some room for our spumoni or tiramisu. There is a public parking lot conveniently located behind our restaurant. Dunraven Downtown is open for lunch every day at 11 am. We start serving dinner at 4 pm. 101 W. Elkhorn Avenue, Estes Park. 970/586-3818.

Dunraven Inn “The Rome of the Rockies.” Estes Park’s most romantic restaurant featuring Italian cuisine, great steaks and wonderful seafood. Dinner served nightly at 5 pm. 2470 Colo. Hwy. 66, Estes Park. 970/586-6409.

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Kind Coffee Kind Coffee is Estes Park’s exclusive organic coffee roaster, roasting daily on the West End of town. We offer two full-service espresso bars located on the East and West Ends of the River Walk featuring our fresh roasted coffees. Fruit smoothies, milkshakes, and frozen drinks are made to order! Fresh bagel sandwiches and breakfast items, lunch sandwiches to go, along with local baked goods and desserts round out our offerings. Pounds of fresh roasted coffee, t-shirts and mugs are great souvenirs and gift items! As a locally owned business and a member of 1% for the Planet, Kind Coffee is committed to both our community and our environment. KIND is what coffee should be.

Locals Grill Estes Park homemade cooking offering full menu, patio dining, cocktails, pizza, wings, soups, salads. Menu for kids. Open daily at 11 am. 153 E. Elkhorn, 970-586-2074.

Lonigans Saloon Nightclub & Grill

An Irish Pub. The best in live music and entertainment. Great atmosphere, fun, food, and drink. Serving Appetizers, Burgers, Northern Colorado’s best breakfast and lunch. Omlettes, fritattas, egg Wings, Reubens, Fish & Chips, and other great tavern fare. Happy hour dishes, soups, salads, sandwiches. Summer hours: Mon-Sat 6 am. - 2 pm. food & drink specials. Downtown at 110 West Elkhorn. 970-586-4346. Sun 7 am. - 2 pm. Winter hours: Mon-Sun 7 am. - 2 pm. 393 E. Elkhorn www.lonigans.com. Ave. 970-586-1173. 6 Trail Dining Guide 2009

Estes Park Dining, Food, Treats & Beverages Mama Rose’s Homemade Italian Taste. Traditional Italian food at its best, in a casually elegant atmosphere. Enjoy great wine, or relaxing beer in the dining room or seasonal riverside patio. A varied children’s menu is available for the little ones. Open daily at 4 pm for dinner. 338 E. Elkhorn Ave. (Barlow Plaza), Estes Park. 970/586-3330.

The Tavern at Marys Lake Lodge We offer casual comfort and serve a hearty meal in a fun-filled atmosphere. The Tavern is the only establishment in the area to offer live entertainment SEVEN NIGHTS A WEEK from May – October, and FIVE NIGHTS A WEEK from November – April. Located just three miles from downtown Estes Park on Hwy 7. 2625 Marys Lake Road. 970/586-5958.

Mountaineer All the taste of home. Just like you remember them. Breakfast served all day. Daily specials, good “Down Home Cookin”. New location; 361 S. Street Vrain, Hwy 7. Open Daily 7 am. 970-586-9001.

Molly B Estes Park creative eatery; breakfast, lunch – daily specials and vegetarian menu on all meals. Homemade desserts and soups. Beer, wine, mixed drinks. Patio Dining. Catering. 200 Moraine Ave. Open 6:30 am. 970-586-2766.

The Other Side Where people who know Estes Park go. Prime rib, steaks, seafood, Rainbow trout. Game entrees, sensational Sunday Brunch. Full service bar, childrens menu. National Park Village at the corner of Moraine and Marys Lake Rd. 970-586-2171.

Trailhead Restaurant at Rocky Mountain Gateway (Fall River entrance to Rocky Mountain National Park.) Relaxed dining nestled just outside the Park with spectacular views of mountain scenery. Visit us for either breakfast, lunch or dinner and enjoy either traditional menu favorites or our selections of wild game, Buffalo and Elk. Enjoy a glass of wine or beer with your dinner whether seated in our cozy dining room or at a table outside on the deck. Open daily 8:00 am – 9:00 pm seasonal. 3450 Fall River Road, Estes Park. 970/577-0043.

Twin Owls Steakhouse at the Black Canyon Inn We have a warm candlelight feel accompanied by culinary skill and impeccable service that is unparalleled in the Estes Valley. We serve a variety of entrées from steaks and chops to pastas and seafood. 800 MacGregor Avenue (Devil’s Gulch Road). 970/586-9344.

Peak to Peak American Grill Casual Colorado dining serving traditional favorites, offer a full bar and private banquet room. Hours: Winter 3-9, Summer 3-10. 451 S. St. Vrain Ave. 970-577-0577.

Poppy’s Pizza & Grill Imagine. Create. Eat. Soup, salad, sandwiches and pizza created as you want! Fun, casual dining area or seasonal riverside patio. Menus are available for kids 12 and under. Open daily at 11 am. 342 E. Elkhorn Avenue (Barlow Plaza), Estes Park. 970/586-8282.

Penelopes The hometown place with a worldwide reputation. Best burgers in town. Burgers, hot deli sandwiches, vegatarian menu. Kids meals, hot dogs, wings, baked potatoes, soups, salads, breakfast and much more. Old fashioned & made fresh for you. 229 West Elkhorn. 970-586-2277.

Vega Come join us on our huge rooftop patio in the heart of downtown with views of Estes in every direction! If you prefer indoor dining you can sit in our bright, sunny dining room or relaxing full bar. Try a pitcher of one of our eight beers on tap, wine, or a refreshing sangria. Enjoy Spanish-style tapas, pizza, salads, local fare such as trout and elk, and delicious grilled entrées. Vega opens every day at 11 am. See us on the rooftop at the Courtyard Shops, 205 Virginia Drive, Estes Park. 970/586-9494.

The View Restaurant at The Historic Crags Lodge

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Surround yourself in the rustic charm of this Historic Lodge that hosts views of the entire Estes Valley! The menu offers steak, fresh fish, pasta, and vegetarian entrées. Wine, beer, and cocktails are available to accompany your meal. Call for reservations. 300 Riverside Drive, Estes Park. 970/586-6066

Costa Rican Cuisine. Salads, Soups, Seafood, Steaks, Combination Plates. Plus a childrens’ menu and an American menu. 160 1st St., 970/586-3686.

The Wild Rose

Sundeck Restaurant

Family Friendly with a Taste of Europe. The Wild Rose Restaurant, the Staff and Chefs have always felt to please their guests and make them comfortable. The Continental Cuisine with fresh Seafood. Hand-cut Steaks and homemade Sauces are a delight and rewarding for the palate. We open at 11 am and serve all day Lunch or Dinner (until 10 pm in the Summer Season). Please join us for a delightful meal and great selected Wines in our two Dining Rooms or enjoy the sunshine on the Patio. If you have special needs, please let us know and we will try our best to serve you. Old Church Shops, 157 W. Elkhorn Avenue, Estes Park. 970/586-2806.

Serving the best food under the sun for the last 61 years. Known for our grilled fresh trout, steaks, chili rellenos and other excellent dishes. Reservations recommended for dinner. Non-smoking dining room. Full bar. Open mid-May to early October. Amex, Discover, Visa, MasterCard. 915 Moraine Ave. (2 miles west of downtown, at the junction of Hwy. 36, Mary’s Lake Road and High Drive.) 970/586-9832. www.sundeckrestaurant.com 2009 Trail Dining Guide

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Estes Park and the beautiful area surrounding it are known for its fine restaurants. Our high altitude enhances the appetites and our restaurnats welcome you are you are—straight from hiking, or, if you wish, dressed to the nines. Whether you’re looking for an affordable meal for your whole family or a special place for an intimate dinner for two, you have many choices in our area.

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Come & Enjoy Our Patio with a Lake View Succulent Steaks Exquisite Game Cuisine Fresh Seafood Oversized Salads Incredible Burgers & Desserts Serving Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner in a Unique Rustic Mountain Setting Breakfast Served Daily 7-11 am Lunch & Dinner 11 am - 10 pm Weekdays & Weekends Kids Menu ~ Full Bar Available Large Groups Welcome

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Offering a Premier Experience at an Affordable Price

House Specialties~ Filet Mignon • Lobster Elk • Ruby Red Trout New York Strip • Ribs Salmon • Duck • Pastas All this and much more, complimented by an array of fine wines, delectable desserts and a unique mountain atmosphere

Fine Dining in the rustic ambiance of a 1920’s log homestead Completely Smoke-Free Open Daily at 5 p.m. Reservations & Information 970-586-9344 www.TwinOwls.net

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