Dining in Estes Park Colorado

Estes Park, Colorado is the gateway to Rocky Mountain National Park, a pristine and well protected wilderness with unique terrains and stunning vistas all the way to the Continental Divide. Though an unexpected delight, it's only fitting that such a place, standing at the edge that divides human culture and the wilderness, should offer such an incredibly diverse wealth of choices in cuisine; Dining in Estes Park is a true treat, a wonder-filled culinary adventure!

Pick a type of food, and it's likely to be there. From Asian stylings to Wild Game, Italian, American, Continental.. Bakeries, Breweries, and backpacker's box lunches, they're all readily found in Estes Park. With so many choices competing for you palate, each of them must strive to be a cut above; When dining in Estes Park, you're in for a treat! In two weeks' stay, one can eat three meals a day, each at a different restaurant, and still not run out of new places to pick from!

Let's have a browse about the offerings. We'll begin with specialty shops. Baked goods and pastries appeal to most everyone. The Trailridge Cafe offers up sandwiches, while the Notchtop Bakery & Cafe serves breakfast, lunch and dinner along with free wireless internet access and, of course, baked goods. Cheese earns its spot (yes, that's the name of the establishment,) by offering up wines, cheeses, coffees, and teas. Wine tasting is available as well. There are several other specialty shops in Estes Park, but due to limited space here, we'll leave you to discover them on your own.

The chef at the Wild Rose is really stirring things up – not the least of which is homemade pasta sauces! While they specialize in Surf & Turf, there are some unexpected surprises, even beyond the excellence of the fare itself. This European chef whips up tasty vegetarian delights as well as Elk and Buffalo steaks. Providing a family-friendly environment while offering Old English dining. Whether its a table for one, two, a family or an entire catered party, the Wild Rose is an experience not to be missed!

For a bit less formal a steak, visit the Rock Inn Mountain Tavern. Promising live music and honest food, this exceptional venue understates its culinary abilities. The chef is highly accomplished, offering good, quality meals with a flair and style as well. Choose from Flat Iron steak with organic quinoa, a 16 ounce Cowboy Cut Rib Eye, bacon-wrapped Filet Mignon with homemade peppercorn sauce, chicken Marsala, Apple & Gorgonzola stuffing a tender butterflied chicken breast, wild Atlantic Salmon, or Pan Seared Rocky Mountain trout, a 14 ounce marinated and slow-roasted Porterhouse Pork Chop, homemade pasta, served Aglio Olio style, or in Grandma Aldemira's thick Bolognese meat sauce. Yes, you can still get a quick sandwich to go with that outrageously good live music, and even get some french-pressed tea at your table.. but why deny yourself the goodness?

While you can get deserts at any of the restaurants, you may decide to indulge in an after-meal snack. Rest assured, there's no shortage of that either. The Shakes Alive! Fresh fruit shakes are unbelievable (and yes, you can grab a quality casual sandwich there as well. The Malt Shop, the Danish Cone Factory and, of course, a neighborhood Dairy Queen, are amongst the many treats that await you in beautiful Estes Park, Colorado. Let your tastebuds run wild at the edge of the wilderness and the gateway to the Rocky Mountain National Park!

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