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Elk Ave Prime - Crested Butte, Crested Butte, CO

Elk Ave Prime - Crested Butte

4.6
4.6
1544 Reviews
$50 and over
Steakhouse

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2 people
19:00
Booked 21 times today
  • Good for special occasions
  • Great for fine wines
  • Good for business meals
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 17:00–20:30
  • Phone number
    (970) 349-1221
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Area
    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

What 1,544 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
  • 4.5Food
  • 4.7Service
  • 4.7Ambience
  • 3.9Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Mountains

    Steakhouse

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Elk Ave Prime in Crested Butte offers a memorable dining experience with "excellent service," a cozy atmosphere, and "fantastic food." Steaks are "perfectly cooked" and complemented by a diverse menu and "great wine selection." While some find it "pricey," many diners feel it's "worth it," making it a staple for special occasions.

1,544 Reviews
  1. Schnyeder

    Atlanta Metro

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Loved it. It was four of us guys on a trip and we were able to also catch the KC game while eating well. Thank you to the entire staff. I can't remember the name of our server, but his services was excellent.
    Elk Ave Prime - Crested ButteResponded today
    Schnyeder, Thank you so much for the awesome review! Hope to see you again next time you are back in the Butte!

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  2. Keki

    VIP

    Denver

    6 reviews

    4.0

    6 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 4
    Food was good. Service started off good but something clearly happened and there was literally a 45 minute wait between when our salads were cleared and main course was served. Being a non-drinker this wait seemed painfully long. The server apologized for the delay a couple times but no explanation was offered. Two other tables with parties larger than ours were seated after us, completed their meal before us and were out of the restaurant shortly after our main course was served. Disappointing. I’d go back but with much lower expectations.
    Elk Ave Prime - Crested ButteResponded today
    Keki, Sounds like we had some misses during your visit, and for that we truly apologize. Thank you for being open to coming back to visit. Please do us the favor of not lowering your expectations. Rather keep them up on high and give us a chance to prove to you that we can meet them. Looking forward to taking care of you next time.

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  3. David

    Hawaii

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 4
    The “Eye of Ribeye” needs to be removed from the menu immediately. That trash was so tough I would’ve needed about 8 extra canine teeth to enjoy it. We went here 4 years ago and our food was unbelievable. Other than the steak, the sides and drinks were fine. Our server was a little annoyed at splitting the checks even though we essentially got robbed of about $250 worth of tips due to the automatic 20% gratuity. All in all, the value for what we paid was horrific.
    Elk Ave Prime - Crested ButteResponded today
    David, We are so sorry you didn't enjoy your meal with us. All of our steaks are prime grade and our chefs are sticklers for quality control. That being said, it sounds like we really missed the mark, and for that we are sorry. The chefs and management take all feedback seriously and will look into the eye of ribeye immediately. Thank you for alerting us thru this review.

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  4. Catherine

    New York City

    94 reviews

    5.0

    94 reviews

    Dined on 12 January 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    So happy the mushrooms are back! And the French Onion soup. As always, everything was delicious. Best wine in the Valley.
    Elk Ave Prime - Crested ButteResponded today
    Catherine, Thank you so much for the kind words! Can't wait to take care of you again soon.

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  5. Ash

    Denver

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 6 January 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    2nd time here and my family always loves it when they comes to visit.
    Elk Ave Prime - Crested ButteResponded today
    Ash, You know what they say....third time is the charm.....guess we will be seeing you again!

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  6. Andrew

    Dallas

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on 5 January 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Extremely overpriced for the quality. Appetizer (burrata) was amazing. Sides were great. Steak was ridiculous. Paid $120 for a 40 oz tomahawk. We got about 8 ounces of meat (varied between raw and totally overcooked) and a pound and a half of fat, plus the bone. Chimichurri was outstanding. Wine was great but they were out of the one we picked originally. Disappointed overall.
    Elk Ave Prime - Crested ButteResponded today
    Andrew, We are so sorry that the tomahawk was so disappointing. That is typically a crowd favorite and incredibly delicious. I do hope you will give us another chance in the future to make things up to you.

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  7. David

    VIP

    New York City

    10 reviews

    3.0

    10 reviews

    Dined on 2 January 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Disappointed in their new menu. They significantly raised their prices. The Oscar style Ribeye with Crab was terrible, they don’t serve it with Jumbo Lump crab like they use to, it’s canned backfin crab meat. Terrible. Won’t be returning back here again.

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  8. Jerry

    San Antonio

    31 reviews

    5.0

    31 reviews

    Dined on 2 January 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Another great meal at one of our favorite restaurants in CB. Excellent service with Kevin and perfectly prepared steaks and sides.

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  9. Brett

    VIP

    Phoenix

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on 1 January 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    A great meal at the high top! Our server was excellent and entertaining :)
    Elk Ave Prime - Crested ButteResponded today
    Brett, Thank you for the great review. We are always trying to create amazing experiences for our guests, and it sounds like your server helped to do just that.

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  10. Jason

    Chicago

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 1 January 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Celebrated New Year’s Eve here. This was our first time dining at Elk Ave Prime and it did not disappoint. Everything was fantastic! Excellent drinks and wine selection. Our waiter, Kevin was amazing. Service was superb. Filet mignon was awesome. It practically melts in your mouth. The lobster ravioli was great. Be sure to add lobster to the Mac and cheese. This is absolutely one of the best meals I’ve ever had and I can’t wait to go back. It’s pricey but worth it. Be sure to get reservations well in advance if you’re going during the holidays.

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Elk Ave Prime - Crested Butte is rated 4.6 stars by 1544 OpenTable diners.

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2 people
19:00
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
  • Area
    Crested Butte
  • Hours of Operation
    Dinner Mon, Thu–Sun 17:00–20:30
  • 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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