Elk Ave Prime - Crested Butte

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   OpenTable Diner

   Denver

   6 reviews

   3.0

   6 reviews

   Dined 1 day ago

   overall3food2service4ambience3

   Pretty mediocre experience for a menu with $50+ entrees. All draft beer was out so only cans/bottles of coors and Miller light. The one vegetarian option (I understand this is a steakhouse, but not everyone in our party eats meat) was inedible as the squash was undercooked and the quinoa was overcooked and over-smoked. To end the meal, the crème brûlée was topped with burnt sugar. We were told it was the end of the season so that’s why all kegs were kicked, but I’m not sure what the reason was for the poor execution of food. For the price point, it should have been a lot better.

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   Dunndeal

   Dallas

   14 reviews

   vip
   5.0

   14 reviews

   Dined 3 days ago

   overall5food5service5ambience5

   The best Elk tenderloin I have ever had. Pair it with a nice bottle of wine and enjoy.

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   KellyH

   Kansas City

   33 reviews

   vip
   4.0

   33 reviews

   Dined on March 19, 2023

   overall4food5service5ambience5

   Was sat behind the beer taps when there was plenty of open seats not behind the beer taps. A note to future patrons. The price for several items at the restaurant is several dollars higher than the price on the menu on Open Table site. Food and service were great as always. But should be for the price.

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4. OT

   OpenTable Diner

   Denver

   7 reviews

   5.0

   7 reviews

   Dined on March 18, 2023

   overall5food5service5ambience5

   Our favorite restaurant in CB. As alway our dinner was amazing!

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   GriffinB

   Chicago

   3 reviews

   5.0

   3 reviews

   Dined on March 18, 2023

   overall5food5service5ambience5

   Awesome food - wedge salad was outstanding. Daughter had perfectly cooked filet, and my 14 oz. Wagyu strip was awesome. Great meal and service. Will definitely dine here again if the opportunity presents.

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   CherylR

   New York Area

   20 reviews

   vip
   5.0

   20 reviews

   Dined on March 14, 2023

   overall5food5service5ambience5

   Our family of 8 ate here on our spring break trip! We had a great time, the food was outstanding, and the service was wonderful! In a day where food is mediocre and service slow, Elk Avenue Prime had all the bases covered! We would highly recommend!

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7. OT

   OpenTable Diner

   1 review

   5.0

   1 review

   Dined on March 12, 2023

   overall5food5service5ambience5

   I was expecting a “ski town” version of a steak house with big talk and mediocre delivery. I was so wrong! Our party of 4 started with the sour dough bread, wedge salad and onion soup, the basics you could expect at any steakhouse. The bread was delicious, the wedge salad was the best we’e had and the onion soup was the new high bar to measure all onion soup. The elk tenderloin was a hit, tender and delicious to the last bite. The filet and wagyu ribeye were both cooked to perfection and topped with a blue cheese garlic butter. The loaded baked potato and mac&cheese were also delish! Paired with a Napa Valley cab, the dinner was perfect. I should probably mention the creme brûlée, a perfect creamy texture. Now you’re wondering how we could possibly eat so much! We ended up with a few leftovers, but not as much as you might think. Elk Ave Prime is a cut above the rest and a great find in CB!

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   PamelaW

   Denver

   9 reviews

   5.0

   9 reviews

   Dined on March 11, 2023

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   This is our 2nd time eating at Elk Ave Prime. Food and drink again was fabulous. Highly recommend.

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   Greta54

   Tahoe

   6 reviews

   vip
   5.0

   6 reviews

   Dined on March 11, 2023

   overall5food5service5ambience5

   One of the best filet mignons I have ever had. Although $68 is a bit steep without any sides included. But then again, if it melts in your mouth, what’s an extra $30 ;) I highly recommend the bacon cream corn and the slamming green beans. Service was fast and friendly and the room was full of grateful skiers in good spirits having received buckets of powder. Fun place!

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    MackenzieW

    Austin

    4 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on March 10, 2023

    overall4food4service4ambience5

    We sat at the bar, which was great - seemed like the bartenders were a little overwhelmed. But the food was delicious and service was fine given how busy they were!

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11. OT

    OpenTable Diner

    Denver

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 7, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Exquisite - can’t wait to come back! Best filet mignon I’ve ever had.

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    RushD

    Richmond

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 7, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Wagyu ribeye was amazing. Pommes frites and the hollandaise were amazing. Carrots were good but the labneh made them even better. And the chocolate terrine is probably the best thing I’ve ever eaten in my life.

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13. OT

    OpenTable Diner

    Denver

    9 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    9 reviews

    Dined on March 6, 2023

    overall4food4service4ambience4

    We wished there were more steak choices. My filet was excellent but to only have that option or wagyu was strange. Add an aged steak to the mix! Great sides. The cauliflower agratin was very good!

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14. SS

    SteveS

    Columbus

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 6, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Ordered Elk Tenderloin. It was excellent.

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    Squeen

    Western NC

    78 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    78 reviews

    Dined on March 4, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    The wedge salad and bison short ribs were excellent. The salad could be a meal in its self. Tim and skyler were attentive and great.

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16. OT

    OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 4, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    awesome, as always!

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    MaxwellC

    Washington DC

    5 reviews

    4.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on March 3, 2023

    overall4food4service4ambience5

    High end steak house with great ambiance. Food is a little pricey compared to other options around and was a noticeably salty for every dish. But overall the food was good and the atmosphere is luxurious.

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    McRod

    Alabama

    9 reviews

    3.0

    9 reviews

    Dined on March 3, 2023

    overall3food3service4ambience3

    We really have liked the Brussels sprout appetizer in the past. It came out with a lot of breading and salt. When I inquired I was told it had always been that way (which it had not). After talking to supervisor , she took half of the price. If they had just said the changed them I would have accepted that and gone on but they really had changed them and they were not as good. We've always enjoyed Elk Ave Prime but it wasn't up to its own standards, which was disappointing. Maybe it was an off night, but for the price you always expect it to be excellent.

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    Skitime15

    Detroit

    3 reviews

    3.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on February 28, 2023

    overall3food3service4ambience4

    What kind of steak place says they’re out of baked potatoes? The side of carrots was rock hard and flavorless. The steak was great but we did not have a good time because the sides were not tasty at all and very over-priced.

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20. KO

    KaitlynO

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 28, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Absolutely delicious. The best Filet Mignon I’ve ever had.

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    txdiner

    Amarillo

    61 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    61 reviews

    Dined on February 27, 2023

    overall4food5service4ambience4

    Great meal!! Appreciated the extra effort from Ian to get my salad made special due to allergies!!

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22. CM

    CathyM

    New York Area

    68 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    68 reviews

    Dined on February 26, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Love Elk Prime. The food and service are delicious. We are frequent diners and the fact that they remember us is greatly appreciated. The steaks are done to perfection. Brussel sprouts are to die for. All of the sides are great and we always have too much. We bring it home and appreciate it later!

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    LynnO

    Houston

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 19, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    We tried to get in last year but they were fully booked during our visit to Crested Butte. Plan ahead and make reservations early. It was excellent in every way!

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24. OT

    OpenTable Diner

    Dallas

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 18, 2023

    overall4food5service4ambience5

    My Birthday but nothing special was offered.

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    PamelaW

    Denver

    10 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    10 reviews

    Dined on February 18, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Great atmosphere, excellent service, and the food was delicious! We enjoyed our dinner and the evening.

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    AnneR

    San Francisco

    30 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    30 reviews

    Dined on February 17, 2023

    overall4food4service4ambience4

    Our last night in Crested Butte. I had the Salon and my husband had the bison ribs. Both good. Nothing to rave about but good. Service and ambiance were good.

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27. LC

    LaraC

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 14, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    This is one of our favorite restaurants in CB. The food is always amazing and the ambiance is very mountain chic.

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    Fritzv

    Charleston

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on February 14, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4

    The staff accommodated our requests very easily and the food was great. The creamed corn side dish was over the top good.

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    Chris

    1 review

    1.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 14, 2023

    overall1food3service1ambience3

    Service was terrible. Had to send back undercooked steak only to have it come out even more rare. Ordered Oscar style filet. Came out with no Oscar. Had to request that the filet not sit for 15 minutes on the table while awaiting wife’s replacement and my Oscar. Staff avoided us after we requested what we had actually ordered. Both people on either side of us at the bar were shocked that we were so nice with how terrible the service was for how expensive the place is. Oh….no offer to take anything off the bill. We eat out all the time and LOVE the places here in CB. Really wanted this to be a new tradition in CB for great food. Never going back unfortunately

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30. OT

    OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 12, 2023

    overall4food4service3ambience3

    The food is always delicious, however after many years of dining at elk prime I must say the waiters/tresses seem less formal than in more recent years. Additionally, rather than taking your leftovers (should you have any) to the kitchen to be boxed, we were left to box our own leftovers at the table. Bread is no longer complimentary and is $4 for a small roll that barely serves 4. We are rethinking our yearly visit to Elk Ave Prime as a result (party of 8-15 that returns yearly). This was a $1100.00 tab. They only allow one credit card which is not new over the last several years, however this has always been inconvenient to guests. Seems like the easy luxuries have been discarded which is a shame for the price of the experience.

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    FoodieJen

    Denver

    16 reviews

    5.0

    16 reviews

    Dined on February 12, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Great spot to get a very nice dinner! Impressive wine list to go with a very good menu! COME HUNGRY - you'll want to eat it all.

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32. OT

    OpenTable Diner

    Denver

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 10, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Great food ! Great service!

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    Flynn

    San Francisco

    10 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    10 reviews

    Dined on February 6, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Sat at the bar and service was awesome. Made great cocktails!

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34. OT

    OpenTable Diner

    Dallas

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 6, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    The service and food was outstanding. Well worth the money. Micheal was kind, efficient and very good at what he does

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35. OT

    OpenTable Diner

    San Antonio

    3 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on January 31, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Always good! Professional staff! It’s always on our list when we come to CB.

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    CathyM

    New York Area

    69 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    69 reviews

    Dined on January 30, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Amy was our server and did an excellent job. Food was delicious as always.

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    ChristinaA

    Denver

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on January 29, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Our server was fantastic and knowledgeable. Dinner was delicious! Would definitely recommend and come back next time I’m in town.

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    BP2460

    Denver

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on January 29, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    The ambiance and the quality of the steaks match. They are both outstanding. The lettuce wedge is amazing. How they take a boring(in my opinion) chunk of lettuce and make it a “to die for” item sets the tone for the awesome experience we have enjoyed two times at Elk Avenue Prime. It is fast becoming our special night out when we are in Crested Butte one or two times per year.

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    RobS

    Denver

    7 reviews

    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on January 24, 2023

    overall5food5service4ambience5

    Still the best place in Crested Butte for high end dining. The Elk tenderloin was top notch! It’s an expensive night out, but a very memorable meal.

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    Stinger

    Orlando

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on January 24, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Hands down as good as any steak anywhere…filet and elk both!! Must have the Gunpowder Brussel Sprouts, unlike any anywhere, and the Malva desert with bananas foster ice cream. Outstanding!!!!

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