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Elk Ave Prime - Crested Butte, Crested Butte, CO

Elk Ave Prime - Crested Butte

4.7
4.7
1517 Reviews
$50 and over
Steakhouse

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 13 times today
  • Good for special occasions
  • Neighborhood gem
  • 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 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
  • Neighborhood
    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 1,517 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
  • 4.5Food
  • 4.8Service
  • 4.5Ambience
  • 3.9Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

  • Mountains

    Steakhouse

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Elk Ave Prime in Crested Butte offers a charming dining experience with "amazing" service and a delightful ambiance. Known for its "outstanding steaks" and diverse wine list, the restaurant garners praise for its upscale yet cozy atmosphere. While some find it pricey, most agree it's "worth it" for special occasions.

1,517 Reviews

  1. Francis

    Denver

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 1 day ago

    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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  2. Danna

    Oklahoma City

    9 reviews

    5.0

    9 reviews

    Dined on November 15, 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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  3. Catherine

    New York City

    91 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    91 reviews

    Dined on November 2, 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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  4. Susan

    Dallas

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on October 26, 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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  5. Stephanie

    Chicago

    5 reviews

    4.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on October 22, 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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  6. Catherine

    New York City

    91 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    91 reviews

    Dined on October 19, 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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  7. Ryan

    Denver

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on October 10, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    This is one of our favorite spots to eat when we visit CB, and it did not dissappint. The staff is friendly. The service is wonderful. And the food is by far the best that CB has to offer. 10/10 recommend!

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  8. John

    Las Vegas

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on October 5, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    It was the best birthday dinner, ever! We sat at the bar with Greg and Patrick taking care of us. They were fantastic! So attentive. Always checking in on us to make sure we had everything we needed. The food was the best! We visit Elk Avenue Prime every time we come to Crested Butte. And we will continue to do so. Thanks for a wonderful birthday experience!

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  9. Catherine

    New York City

    91 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    91 reviews

    Dined on October 5, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Food and service were excellent. Like the new off season menu. Much better than last off season. Received excellent service from Patrick.

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  10. Lisa

    Dallas

    35 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    35 reviews

    Dined on October 3, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Loved our meal here. The food was fantastic, if not overgenerous. But a shout out for sure to our waitperson, McKenzie, who did a great job, always checking in on us and making sure we were in good shape. Many thanks.

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Elk Ave Prime - Crested Butte is rated 4.7 stars by 1517 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 PM
Booked 13 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
  • Neighborhood
    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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