Cascades - The Stanley Hotel

Name: Cascades - The Stanley Hotel
Address: 333 East Wonderview Avenue, Estes Park, CO, United States, 80517
Telephone: (970) 577-4001
Price range: $31 to $50
Rating: 4.4

4.4 (3435)

$31 to $50

American

333 East Wonderview Avenue, Estes Park, CO 80517

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2 people

Jun 9, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 46 times today

About this restaurant

Good for special occasions
Charming
Great for creative cocktails

Cascades, a Classic American Restaurant and Steakhouse, is housed in the historic 109-year old Stanley Hotel. Join us for lunch or dinner in our dining room. The menu features wild game, beef, seafood, burgers, sandwiches, pasta and Colorado specialties. We also offer delectable desserts.

Our bar and lounge offers seasonal cocktails and a whisky menu with over 1,000 varieties. Ask our bartenders to help select a distinctive flight! The wine list offers a selection of sparkling, white, and red varietals to please your palate.

For an optimal dining experience, parties of six or less will have an hour time slot for your reservation.

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Additional information

Dining style
Casual Elegant
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
American, Steakhouse, Bar / Lounge / Bottle Service
Hours of operation
Lunch Daily 11:00 am–4:00 pm Bar Mon–Thu, Sun 11:00 am–11:00 pm Fri, Sat 11:00 am–12:00 am Dinner Mon–Thu, Sun 4:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 4:00 pm–10:00 pm
Phone number
(970) 577-4001
Website
https://www.stanleyhotel.com/cascades-restaurant-lounge.html
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Smart Casual
Executive chef
Spencer Hysell

Location
333 East Wonderview Avenue, Estes Park, CO 80517
Neighborhood
Estes Park
Cross street
Steamer Drive, East Wonderview Avenue (US HIghway 34 Bypass)
Parking details
From the front gate, make the first right, then wind up around the Lodge to the parking area behind the Main Hotel and through the gates and go down the stairs or pathway through the gardens and past the waterfall and pond and across the patio to the double doors, then turn to your right in the lobby to meet the hostess outside the restaurant.
Public transit
Year-round taxi service, Uber is sometimes available, and there is free shuttle service from late June - early September. Shuttle service maps are available from the Estes Park Visitors; Center near the intersection of US Highways 36 and 34.
Entertainment
Bar TVs
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Outdoor Firepit, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 3,435 people are saying

Cascades - The Stanley Hotel reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

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4.4

4.4 based on recent ratings

4.3Food
4.6Service
4.5Ambience
3.9Value

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Cascades at The Stanley Hotel offers a "beautiful setting" with "impeccable service" and "delicious" food. Guests enjoy the "nostalgic and cool" atmosphere, enhanced by its historic location. Highlights include the Rocky Mountain Grill Flight, pork belly, and accommodating staff. However, some find prices high for the quality.

3,435 Reviews

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Tracy
Western NC5 reviews
5.0
Dined on May 13, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The hostess was very nice considering we were the last reservation to be seated on a slower night. Our service was perfect though dinner. Duck and Wild Game Meatloaf were excellent. Love the lamb and buratta salad. Great place!
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Nadia
Philadelphia County7 reviews
3.0
Dined on May 12, 2025
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
I made a reservation for Mother’s Day, thinking it would be nice to do something special with my husband and my children. They had a limited menu because it is a holiday, which I totally understand. My husband and my son‘s friend ordered the prime rib, but they had run out. They did compensate by giving them a beautiful Wagyu steak. My daughter and I had chicken and pasta, which I could have ordered somewhere else for $15, not $90. And my son ordered a Montecristo that he was so disappointed with. His appetizer and main course were not anywhere near what I would expect at a restaurant at the Stanley hotel. Our waiter was magnificent and understanding, but for the price, I’m not sure I would go back. Still, it’s nice to see a bit of history, so it was worth that!
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Al
Chicago48 reviews
5.0
Dined on May 11, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Had a wonderful meal in a very nostalgic and cool restaurant with great service by Joel and the others who helped him. Our first time at The Stanley Hotel, but will be back.
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Richard
Denver5 reviews
5.0
Dined on May 11, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The Mother's Day brunch at the Cascades Restaurant in the Stanley Hotel exceeded our expectations! Our meals were delicious and the service from our waiter was outstanding. We highly recommend the Cascades.
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Catherine Rose
Denver1 review
5.0
Dined on May 1, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
I mentioned it was my birthday in my reservation. I just wish someone would have at least wished me a happy birthday. Especially because it was kind of a lonely dinner and it’s not something I wanted to say out loud but putting it in my reservation and having someone notice would have been nice
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Nick
New York City1 review
5.0
Dined on April 30, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Me and my fiance recently went to the Stanley hotel for a tour (huge King fans). Beforehand we checked out the Cascades restaurant and were BLOWN away by how amazing it was. Easily the best food I have ever eaten in my entire life. Our waiter (whose name I don’t now recall but did have a Russian accent) gave me suggestions as to what to order and it turned out extremely well. Overall a perfect night for us, thanks so much!!!
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John
Tampa / Central Florida West2 reviews
5.0
Dined on April 25, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We dressed up and dined at this classic restaurant during our stay at The Stanley Hotel, and it was excellent. The upscale menu is moderately priced with large portions and unique flavors. The Crabcake appetizer on special was all lump meat with no fillers and the whiskey barbecue pork chop was a treat. Beverage selection is vast, and the desserts are a must.
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Dr Wayne VIP
Phoenix / Arizona31 reviews
5.0
Dined on April 23, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
For years, I’ve been trying to eat at this restaurant and have the opportunity to eat there twice for lunch and supper. The prime rib/French dip sandwich was excellent and the evening Wagyu was also cooked to perfection, tender, and great. Highly recommend both meals to anyone Wanting to enjoy a great evening. Zach our waiter was very well informed of the menu and provided us with good guidance. To top it off the bread pudding was excellent as well. Look forward to coming back and having another opportunity to eat.
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Florencia VIP
New York City4 reviews
3.0
Dined on April 16, 2025
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 2
Excelente servicio, comida acorde pero fuera de precio los costos
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Erin
Austin1 review
1.0
Dined on April 16, 2025
1. Overall 1
2. Food 1
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 2
Driving 17 hours from Texas to the Stanley, I expected a culinary experience worthy of the journey. Instead, what awaited was a masterclass in disappointment, wrapped in the veneer of a historic destination. The food arrived with the enthusiasm of a Monday morning—cold, uninspired, and incomplete. Broccoli, which should have been a vibrant side, was served at a temperature best suited for leftovers, while half my order never made it to the table. After nearly two decades in the restaurant industry, I recognize the difference between a kitchen in the weeds and one simply lacking standards. Here, the latter prevailed. The manager’s attempts to fix things were earnest, but misguided—offering more food when the issue was quality, not quantity. If management wants to make a real impact, the solution starts with the chef, not the comped sides. Service was a study in missed opportunities. Plates trickled out with the urgency of a glacier, and communication was as scarce as hot food. For a place that trades on reputation, the execution was amateur at best. I didn’t traverse state lines for mediocrity, and certainly not for cold vegetables and partial orders. In sum: the Stanley delivers an experience that is both memorably bad and oddly professional in its shortcomings—a paradox only possible in the hospitality industry. If you’re seeking a lesson in how not to run a restaurant, look no further.
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Cascades - The Stanley Hotel is rated 4.4 stars by 3435 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

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2 people

Jun 9, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 46 times today

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333 East Wonderview Avenue, Estes Park, CO 80517

Dining areas

Additional information

Cross street
Steamer Drive, East Wonderview Avenue (US HIghway 34 Bypass)
Neighborhood
Estes Park
Hours of operation
Lunch Daily 11:00 am–4:00 pm Bar Mon–Thu, Sun 11:00 am–11:00 pm Fri, Sat 11:00 am–12:00 am Dinner Mon–Thu, Sun 4:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 4:00 pm–10:00 pm
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
American, Steakhouse, Bar / Lounge / Bottle Service
Dining style
Casual Elegant
Dress code
Smart Casual
Parking details
From the front gate, make the first right, then wind up around the Lodge to the parking area behind the Main Hotel and through the gates and go down the stairs or pathway through the gardens and past the waterfall and pond and across the patio to the double doors, then turn to your right in the lobby to meet the hostess outside the restaurant.
Public transit
Year-round taxi service, Uber is sometimes available, and there is free shuttle service from late June - early September. Shuttle service maps are available from the Estes Park Visitors; Center near the intersection of US Highways 36 and 34.
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Executive chef
Spencer Hysell
Entertainment
Bar TVs
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Outdoor Firepit, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
https://www.stanleyhotel.com/cascades-restaurant-lounge.html
Phone number
(970) 577-4001

Cascades - The Stanley Hotel

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