A curated set of standout tables and local favorites.
Local favorites & classics
Bird & Jim. Moraine Avenue corridor · New American / Colorado — Estes Park's most celebrated farm-to-table kitchen sources from Front Range farms and ranches; cast-iron entrees, Colorado trout, and a rotating…
Smokin' Dave's BBQ & Brew. Moraine Avenue corridor · Barbecue — Named one of the 'Best of the Best Barbecue Restaurants in America' by the National Barbecue News; slow-smoked brisket, ribs, and pulled pork have been a local…
The Rock Inn Mountain Tavern. Spur 66 / Highway 66 corridor · Mountain comfort / American — A rustic log-cabin tavern dating to 1937, beloved for elk sausage, hearty pasta, and natural-beef burgers beside two crackling…
Ed's Cantina & Grill. Downtown Riverwalk · Mexican / Tex-Mex — A locally owned Riverwalk staple since the 1980s serving fresh, made-from-scratch Mexican dishes — chile rellenos, margaritas, and house salsas — on a…
Cascades Restaurant at The Stanley Hotel. Stanley Hotel grounds · Classic American steakhouse — Set inside the historic 1909 Stanley Hotel, Cascades pairs Colorado wild game, premium beef, and fresh seafood with the grandeur of an Edwardian…
Estes Thai Restaurant. East Elkhorn Avenue / Downtown · Thai — An unexpected gem on the main downtown strip, known for authentic curries and the signature Royal Fish in red chili sauce — a go-to for visitors looking for a…
The egg of estes. 393 E Elkhorn Ave · 4.6★ (3,271 reviews)
Cafés, bakeries & casual
Antonio's Real New York Pizza. Big Thompson Avenue · New York-style pizza — Ranked the number-one New York pizzeria in Colorado by the Washington Post; all dough, sauce, and mozzarella are made in-house from Antonio's original…
Big Horn Restaurant. West Elkhorn Avenue / Downtown · American diner — Estes Park's quintessential mountain breakfast spot — fluffy pancakes, overstuffed omelets, and country-fried steak in a no-frills, family-friendly…
The Hive at Estes Park Brewery. Downtown · Brewpub / American — Reopened under new ownership in May 2025, this landmark brewery (founded 1993–94) pours more than 12 handcrafted beers in a spacious taproom with a scenic mountain…
Scratch Deli & Bakery. Moraine Avenue corridor · Deli / Bakery — Everything baked and cured in-house daily: house-cured pastrami stacked on fresh-baked bread, hearty soups, and pastries that make this a favorite pre-hike…