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Elk Ave Prime - Crested Butte, Crested Butte, CO

Elk Ave Prime - Crested Butte

4.6
4.6
1570 Reviews
$50 and over
Steakhouse

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2 people
7:00 p.m.
Booked 33 times today
  • Good for special occasions
  • Charming
  • Great for creative cocktails
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 many beers on tap, most of which are Colorado born, as well as the largest wine selection in the valley. You can enjoy any of our drinks from our outdoor patio or cozy up next to our fireplace, great after a long day of skiing.

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 Dining
  • Price
    $50 and over
  • Cuisines
    Steakhouse, American, Contemporary American
  • Hours of Operation
    Dinner Mon, Thu–Sun 5:00 pm–8:30 pm
  • Phone number
    (970) 349-1221
  • Website
    http://www.elkaveprime.com/
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Location
    226 Elk Avenue, Crested Butte, CO 81224
  • Neighbourhood
    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 1,570 people are saying

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
  • 4.6Food
  • 4.7Service
  • 4.7Ambience
  • 3.9Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

  • Mountains

    Great for fine wines

  • Mountains

    Steakhouse

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Elk Ave Prime in Crested Butte offers a "fantastic" dining experience with "excellent service" and a cozy atmosphere. Highly praised for its wine selection and standout dishes like the NY strip, salmon, and scallops, patrons appreciate the "perfectly cooked" steaks. Though priced on the higher side, it's a "must" for special occasions.

1,570 Reviews

  1. Robin

    VIP

    Greensboro

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    A great Colorado lodge atmosphere with great service, food and drinks. Will return

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  2. Bruce

    Jacksonville

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Very nice establishment. Food was excellent. Service was first rate. Maybe a bit pricey but worth the money. Will certainly visit them again on our next visit.

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  3. Annie

    Indiana

    1 review

    2.0

    1 review

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    We have been many times and normally everything is amazing. Last night every item was amazing except the steaks unfortunately. The price of the steaks did not correlate with the taste or tenderness.

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  4. Catherine

    VIP

    New York City

    97 reviews

    5.0

    97 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    New menu is excellent. My husband enjoyed the oysters and scallops. As always, the New York Strip and mushrooms were excellent. Greg was an excellent server.

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  5. Richard

    Washington DC

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We sat at the bar and was served by Jared (I think that was his name, from Minneapolis). He was a great server. We would sit at the bar again if we are guaranteed that he would serve us.

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  6. Catherine

    VIP

    New York City

    97 reviews

    5.0

    97 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Best wine selection in the area and when we were there, one of the bartenders won a local mixed drink competition. Food was delicious. Service from Molly and Greg was outstanding.

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  7. Brent

    VIP

    Austin

    18 reviews

    3.0

    18 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Usually have an exception meal, but did not have one this visit. They were out of ribeyes, so I got a veal chop that was average. My friend had a $125 chop and he said it was just average. The service was decent but when the side (creamed spinach) is the best thing on the table all night, its a bit disappointing. The wine list is always overpriced and they were out of my top two picks. This visit just whiffed.

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  8. Samuel

    Houston

    17 reviews

    5.0

    17 reviews

    Dined on February 14, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great food, great place. Little on the pricey side but delicious.

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  9. Ron

    Dallas

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on February 14, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Great food. Pricey but very good. Service was excellent

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  10. Warner

    VIP

    Memphis

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on February 11, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great meal and great atmosphere. A great place to have a big group.
    Elk Ave Prime - Crested ButteResponded on February 13, 2025
    Warner, Thank you for the 5-star review! It means a lot to us when our guests take the time to share their experience.

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FAQs

Elk Ave Prime - Crested Butte is rated 4.6 stars by 1570 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
7:00 p.m.
Booked 33 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
  • Neighbourhood
    Crested Butte
  • Hours of Operation
    Dinner Mon, Thu–Sun 5:00 pm–8:30 pm
  • Price
    $50 and over
  • Cuisines
    Steakhouse, American, Contemporary American
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • 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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