- Ember at the Estes Park Resort (https://emberestespark.com/) recently remodeled & slightly more upscale, but we’ve also gone in our hiking gear. Great place to sit outside and enjoy the lake view.

- Casa Colina (https://www.casacolina.co/) - open for breakfast in the morning and tacos & margs at night. Awesome outdoor patio!

- The Barrel (https://thebarrel.beer/) is a lovely beer garden that serves craft brews from around the country as well as wine and spirits.

- Full Throttle Distillery (https://fullthrottlesaloon.com/distilleries/) has a nice outdoor patio for food and drink.

- Claire's (https://www.clairesrestaurantandbar.com/) has everything you need for breakfast, lunch, and dinner.

- La Cabana (https://www.lacabanabarandgrill.com/) is a Mexican restaurant with excellent margaritas and a large outdoor patio overlooking downtown Estes Park.

- The Wheel Bar (http://www.thewheelbar.com/) famously prides themselves on being open 364 days a year.

- The Egg of Estes (https://eggofestes.com/) as the name would suggest is a good breakfast spot.

- 217 wine bar (https://www.stanleyhotel.com/217winebar.html) - cute wine bar with snacks located within the historic Stanley Hotel

- The Post (https://www.postchickenandbeer.com/location/estes-park/) offers homestyle options like fried chicken and beer.

- Cascades (https://www.stanleyhotel.com/cascades-restaurant-lounge.html) is a fancy old steakhouse in the Stanley Hotel.