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Elk Ave Prime - Crested Butte, Crested Butte, CO

Elk Ave Prime - Crested Butte

4.7
4.7
1521 Reviews
$50 and over
Steakhouse

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2 people
19:00
  • Neighbourhood gem
  • Good for special occasions
  • Great for fine wines
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
  • Website
    http://www.elkaveprime.com/
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Location
    226 Elk Avenue, Crested Butte, CO 81224
  • 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

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What 1,521 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.7
4.7 based on recent ratings
  • 4.6Food
  • 4.8Service
  • 4.6Ambience
  • 4Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

  • Mountains

    Steakhouse

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Elk Ave Prime in Crested Butte is a go-to for steak lovers, offering "outstanding steaks" in a warm, rustic setting. While the menu has evolved, the restaurant continues to impress with excellent service and a comprehensive wine list. It's perfect for special occasions, though some find it "overpriced."

1,521 Reviews

  1. Catherine

    VIP

    New York City

    93 reviews

    5.0

    93 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Wonderful. Best restaurant in town. Recommend to all

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  2. Scott

    VIP

    Dallas

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 5 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Service was great (as always). Tina and Kevin took great care of us. Steaks cooked perfectly.

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  3. Anne

    VIP

    Minneapolis

    17 reviews

    5.0

    17 reviews

    Dined on 27 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great food, cocktails and service. It is not a low cost meal but it was very special.

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  4. Catherine

    VIP

    New York City

    93 reviews

    5.0

    93 reviews

    Dined on 24 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Wonderful food. Steak was seasoned to perfection. My husband enjoyed the salmon. My daughter’s Smash burger was delicious. Excellent service

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  5. Francis

    Denver

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 23 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The waitress we had was amazing and the food was perfect. Amazing mouth watering flavors and perfect lighting throughout the entire building.

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  6. Danna

    Oklahoma City

    9 reviews

    5.0

    9 reviews

    Dined on 15 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    My husband and I had a delightful dinner. The steak was perfect!

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  7. Catherine

    VIP

    New York City

    93 reviews

    5.0

    93 reviews

    Dined on 2 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Steak, spinach and potatoes were great. Our server, Greg, was wonderful. Always a great experience

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  8. Susan

    Dallas

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 26 October 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3
    Fun and good food Great menu. The truffle fries were delicious and my daughter loved the salmon.

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  9. Stephanie

    Chicago

    5 reviews

    4.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on 22 October 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Elk Prime is an old favorite. We're locals so we've been coming here a long time. It changed ownership a few years back and each time I go it's a little more different from home base. We had LOVELY service last night. The ambiance is the same. But the food sadly is not - oversalted and just not as special.

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  10. Catherine

    VIP

    New York City

    93 reviews

    5.0

    93 reviews

    Dined on 19 October 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    As always, our experience at Elk Prime was wonderful. We sat at the bar so we could watch football. Service by Greg was outstanding. My steak was perfectly prepared. Wonderful creamed spinach. Like the new bar menu and the she shoulder season menu.

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Elk Ave Prime - Crested Butte is rated 4.7 stars by 1521 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
19:00
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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