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Elk Ave Prime - Crested Butte, Crested Butte, CO

Elk Ave Prime - Crested Butte

4.6 (1598)
$50 and over
Steakhouse
226 Elk Avenue, Crested Butte, CO 81224

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2 people
8:00 PM
Booked 21 times today

About this restaurant

  • Great for fine wines
  • Good for special occasions
  • Romantic
Elk Ave Prime is located in the heart of downtown Crested Butte on Elk Avenue. We feature hand carved Prime and Wagyu steaks, Colorado lamb, Elk, Buffalo, fresh Seafood, farm to restaurant garden salads and more.

We feature an award winning wine program that highlights both iconic producers, and lesser known small productions wines. Our craft cocktail program and selection of fine spirits is second to none.

Elk Ave Prime is one of the largest venues in Crested Butte, ideal for large parties or wedding receptions.

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Price
    $50 and over
  • Cuisines
    Steakhouse, American, Contemporary American
  • Hours of operation
    Dinner Mon–Thu, Sun 4:00 pm–8:00 pm Fri, Sat 4:00 pm–9:00 pm Happy Hour Daily 4:00 pm–5:30 pm
  • Phone number
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Neighborhood
    Crested Butte
  • Cross street
    Elk Avenue and 3rd Street
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Public transit
    The CB mountain shuttle drops off a half a block from our front door, so come on down.Please note that we are over 4 hours drive from Aspen and at times show up on Aspen Open Table
  • Entertainment
    From time to time Elk Ave Prime invites local performers to play and entertain our guests.
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Indoor Fireplace, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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What 1,598 people are saying

Elk Ave Prime - Crested Butte reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.6
4.6 based on recent ratings
  • 4.7Food
  • 4.7Service
  • 4.6Ambience
  • 4.0Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Mountains

    Romantic

  • Mountains

    Steakhouse

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Elk Ave Prime in Crested Butte is a "must" for fine dining lovers. Guests praise the "amazing food" and "excellent service," with standout dishes like the "octopus," "surf and turf," and "French Onion soup." The restaurant offers a "mountain chic" ambiance, perfect for special occasions. Some note it can be "pricey."
1,598 Reviews
  1. Brad

    Denver / Colorado39 reviews

    4.0

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The service at Elk Avenue Prime was excellent. The food was delicious. My only criticism about our dinner was the cocktails we ordered were very weak. If we decide to go back we will order bottled beer.

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  2. Chad

    Oklahoma City1 review

    1.0

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 1
    We have been eating at Elk Prime for 12 years and it was our favorite place in CB. Our experience this last time was ridiculous. The wait staff was mixing up steaks; one steak was suppose to be well done and was full of blood and barely medium; we had 5 baked potatoes and every one of them was almost impossible to cut; the asparagus was brought out with the salads, so I had to send that back or it would be cold with our main course; all 4 filets did not have the same taste as prior and all were poor quality cuts of meat. All 5 at the table agreed that this was a total unusual experience and a total disappointment. All 5 at the table agreed the meat was neither cooked nor flavored as before and was tough. The waiter was kind and it was not his fault and the manager did remove the cost of one steak. I use to wait every 3 months to eat here-no more.

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  3. Cathleen

    Oklahoma City6 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on June 22, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Awesome food, great servcie, and loverly location for our 40th anniversary celebration.

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  4. Carl

    St. Louis1 review

    5.0

    Dined on June 21, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    It doesn’t get any better in crested butte than elk prime. Food, service, and ambiance are the greatest. You’re making a mistake if you don’t go here.

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  5. Becky A.

    Tulsa11 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on June 21, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Every one of the wait staff were exceptional : Jonathan, Ally, Gabriel. When I couldn’t decide which wine I wanted to, Ally brought me 3 tastes to sample !! That’s rare. We’ve been coming to Prime for several years in the summers for special times: quality of food and ambiance has never wavered. My filet was very tender /we’d recommend the Spring Salad too

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  6. Jacob

    Kansas City / Kansas3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on June 14, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great food and very friendly staff - cowboy ribeye was delicious and paired well with the mash. Plan to visit again when back in CB!
    Elk Ave Prime - Crested ButteResponded on June 17, 2025
    Jacob, Thank you for the wonderful review. Always nice to see our guests making connections with the team and really enjoying their meals. We look forward to taking care of you again next time you are in town.

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  7. Melissa

    Dallas - Fort Worth2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on June 7, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We dine at Elk Ave Prime relatively frequently, but this most recent visit was one for the books. Kevin, our server, was more than excellent, going above and beyond to ensure we not only enjoyed our beverages (especially the champagne, in my case), appetizer (the octopus dish was delicious, with the potatoes shining alongside the grilled octopus), and our main (we shared the surf and turf board for two; the lobster was perfectly cooked, the kebobs were delicious, but the in-house made sausage stole the show). We had such a great time, and Kevin even threw some trivia questions our way, which was so fun. The summer menu shines, and we look forward to returning soon to try out some other entrees.
    Elk Ave Prime - Crested ButteResponded on June 12, 2025
    Melissa, Thank you for the incredible review of not only our restaurant, but of our server Kevin. We truly believe, that above all else, our team is what makes Elk Ave Prime so special. Connecting with our guests and making memorable experiences is what drives us. Thank you again for the kind words, we hope to see you soon.

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  8. Catherine VIP

    New York City100 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on May 24, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Loved the new menu. My husband had the duck breast and raved about it. (He never raves). The NY Strip was wonderful but huge! Loved the creamed corn. Amy was an exceptional server.
    Elk Ave Prime - Crested ButteResponded on May 25, 2025
    Catherine, Thank you for the glowing review! Its always nice to hear feedback from return guests such as yourself. WE agree, Amy is exceptional, and we are lucky to have her on the team. Hope to see you again soon.

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  9. Steve

    Orlando / Central Florida East1 review

    5.0

    Dined on March 30, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Thank you for a wonderful meal and experience, service was top-notch .
    Elk Ave Prime - Crested ButteResponded on April 3, 2025
    Steve, Thank you for taking the time to leave us a great review. Looking forward to taking care of you again in the future.

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  10. Dale

    New York City15 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on March 26, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Food we received was excellent & we received an extra serving because the waitress made a mistake. My husband was disappointed that the wine he wanted was not available, but we substituted. A bit noisy because if a large group next to us-not in your control
    Elk Ave Prime - Crested ButteResponded on March 28, 2025
    Dale, Thank you for the great review. So sorry we were out of the wine you were looking for. We have some exciting updates to the wine program happening soon, so please come back in to check them out.

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Elk Ave Prime - Crested Butte is rated 4.6 stars by 1598 OpenTable diners.

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2 people
8:00 PM
Booked 21 times today
Google Map for Elk Ave Prime - Crested Butte

226 Elk Avenue, Crested Butte, CO 81224

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Cross street
    Elk Avenue and 3rd Street
  • Neighborhood
    Crested Butte
  • Hours of operation
    Dinner Mon–Thu, Sun 4:00 pm–8:00 pm Fri, Sat 4:00 pm–9:00 pm Happy Hour Daily 4:00 pm–5:30 pm
  • Price
    $50 and over
  • Cuisines
    Steakhouse, American, Contemporary American
  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Public transit
    The CB mountain shuttle drops off a half a block from our front door, so come on down.Please note that we are over 4 hours drive from Aspen and at times show up on Aspen Open Table
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Entertainment
    From time to time Elk Ave Prime invites local performers to play and entertain our guests.
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Indoor Fireplace, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Wheelchair Access, Wine
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