Location: Idaho Springs
Top Restaurants in Idaho Springs
Where to eat American food in Idaho Springs: The Best Restaurants and Bars
Discover Restaurants offering the best American food in Idaho Springs, Colorado, United States. The City of Idaho Springs is a Statutory City in the western United States, the most populous municipality in Clear Creek County, Colorado. As of the 2010 census it had a population of 1,717. Idaho Springs is located in Clear Creek Canyon, in the mountains upstream from Golden, some thirty miles (50 km) west of Denver. Local legend is that the name of the city derived from annual visits to the radium hot springs made by a Native American chief and his tribe who journeyed there each year from Idaho to bathe in the magic healing waters.
Things to do in Idaho Springs
10. MTN Prime
Overall Ratings
4 based on 138 reviews
Modern steakhouse located off of 16th Avenue and Miner Street, offering classic American fare & cocktails in a comfy tavern setting with big windows. Everything we serve is made from scratch, from our own recipes and we have vegetarian and gluten free opt
Reviewed By Dale P
Our favorite restaurants in Black Hawk are closed on Tuesdays, so we tried MTN Prime on the drive up. What a great find. The filets were truly prime beef and the grilled brussel sprouts were outstanding. Everything was expertly prepared, a good selection and the service was attentive without being smothering. The one caution is the steaks were slightly over cooked so you might want to inquire to see if they adjusted their cook times. Even with a minor imperfection a dining experience so good as to be worthy of 5 stars.
9. Hilldaddy's Wildfire Restaurant
Overall Ratings
4 based on 174 reviews
Reviewed By IAlwaysAddMoreSalt
Friendly service. Our food made it to us quickly and plates were piled high with hot fresh food. Overall a great place to stop for breakfast food!
8. Marion's of the Rockies
Overall Ratings
4 based on 137 reviews
Marions is a locally owned and operated family restaurant specializing in breakfast and lunch cuisine. A locals favorite for sure with a high reputation for friendly staff, amazing food and reasonable pricing!! Stop in today and find out why this stop has
Reviewed By SeniorTravelerTF
Right on the main drag so easy to find. We stopped for breakfast. The traditional variety was on the menu, but our waitress went above and beyond. I ordered oatmeal and asked for the usual raisins and brown sugar, but she mentioned that she could put fresh blueberries or another fruit on instead. She also brought cream instead of the usual blue milk with the oatmeal. There is nothing fancy about the place, but the townspeople seem to gather for coffee and that's a good sign. Waitress really understood service, and she appeared to be long-serving so you may be fortunate to get the same person.
7. Buffalo Restaurant & Bar
Overall Ratings
4 based on 280 reviews
Our menu has something for every tasteâsucculent buffalo and beef steaks, spicy authentic Mexican, our unique pizza on a ciabatta style crust, spicy pork green chili, fresh made appetizers, sandwiches and desserts prepared by our own baker. Naturally, Buf
Reviewed By terrimiller5310
Love this place, the chef is always coming up with fun and innovative dishes. They use great ingredients and things are always delicious and fresh. They also make great drinks.
6. Echo Lake Lodge
Overall Ratings
4 based on 196 reviews
Reviewed By Joshb2j
A park ranger dropped us off here after coming off of Mt. Evans (that's another story!). We were in need of some warmth and food. We settled right into the bar and the incredibly friendly lady working there (I forgot her name) hooked us right up with some fresh coffee and home made carrot cake. Both were fantastic, especially the cake! We were trying to connect with a friend who turned back to Mt. Bierstadt, and they were kind enough to let us use their phone and then WiFi to get in touch. Unfortunately, the dining room was closed, or else we would have loved to eat there. Very beautiful setting and a really neat place (nearly 100 years old). Will definitely try to come back in May when it opens again!
5. Tommyknocker Brewery & Pub
Overall Ratings
4 based on 912 reviews
Reviewed By 72VaughanS
Dropped in here for lunch. Really glad we did. Top spot with a great selection of really nice beer. Great service, good food and a top atmosphere.Only one tip, if you order the nachos appetiser it will easily feed two
4. Westbound and Down Brewing Company
Overall Ratings
4 based on 159 reviews
Named "Best Brewery Restaurant" by Westword in 2017. Westbound & Down Brewing Company is made of a dynamic team working to provide our community with exceptional service and distinct sophisticated beers. Brewing beer is an art. Each element leads the uniq
Reviewed By JSTrip_77
I'm not a fan of crowds so Idaho Springs on a summer weekend is tough and crowded. But, Westbound and Down was a good place to escape from the crowded streets. Granted, the restaurant was also crowded and had a wait. The burgers were good. I had the fish and chips which were good too but I was disappointed in the size of the fish portion versus the fries. The service was actually decent for such a crowded place.
3. Beau Jo's Idaho Springs
Overall Ratings
4 based on 1214 reviews
Passing through Clear Creek County stop for pizza in Idaho Springs at the first Beau Jo's, home of the original Colorado style Mountain Pie. First served in 1973, the Mountain Pie quickly became an iconic offering, creating a style of pizza unique to our
Reviewed By cindy m
Pizza was out of this world. We so enjoyed the crust. Drizzling honey over it was fantastic.The mountain pie is the best for sure.The salad bar was super, very fresh with lots of choices.Cindy, thank you so much for your kind words! We are so happy you enjoyed our pizza and the dessert crust as well as the salad bar. We hope to have you back again soon!
2. Main Street Restaurant
Overall Ratings
4 based on 342 reviews
Reviewed By T8474ZLdavidc
Stopped here for breakfast after a drive up Mt. Evans. Really happy we did. The breakfast menu has an amazing selection of things to enjoy. Of particular note are their Benedictâs which come in several creative combinations. The server team was very friendly and obviously enjoyed working there. Prices are very reasonable and portions large and food if highest quality.
1. Smokin Yard's BBQ
Overall Ratings
4 based on 596 reviews
I was shocked that this place isn't in Trip Advisor yet. It truly is a diamond in the rough!
Reviewed By BootlegBob1983
We stopped in Idaho Springs for an early dinner after spending some time on Mount Evans. The high ratings Trip Advisor reviewers gave this restaurant were well deserved. We ordered at the front counter and were met by a very pleasant & helpful employee who guided us through the nightâs selections. My wife opted for the brisket sandwich and I got the brisket & pulled pork combo. The brisket was probably some of the best Iâve ever had, as it was tender & delicious. The barbecue sauces were great and the fries were nicely seasoned and crispy. The coleslaw was an added bonus, as it was delicious also. If youâre ever in the area of Idaho Springs Colorado youâve got to stop in at Smokin Yardâs BBQ and try the brisket. You wonât Be disappointed
