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Elk Ave Prime - Crested Butte, Crested Butte, CO

Elk Ave Prime - Crested Butte

4.6
4.6
1524 Reviews
$50 and over
Steakhouse

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 24 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 1,524 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
  • 4.8Service
  • 4.7Ambience
  • 3.9Value

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."

1,524 Reviews

  1. Lori

    Oklahoma City

    2 reviews

    4.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Beautiful restaurant with excellent service. The braised short rib appetizer was delicious. Beet salad dressing was not our favorite. Elk was chewy and hard to cut through strap. Cocktails were very fruity even after ordering very light on juice. Brussels sprouts had way too much cheese on them. Nice dinner but for the price it was disappointing.

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  2. Robert

    VIP

    Palm Springs

    115 reviews

    5.0

    115 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Matt was our waiter and was very attentive and friendly. The evening was great and we will definitely return. Menu is pricey but worth it. Food is really good and the cocktail menu is terrific. Desserts are fantastic.

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  3. joan

    VIP

    Dallas

    3 reviews

    3.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3
    Steaks were fabulous as usual, but we were disappointed with the seafood. We preferred the old menu which we always looked forward to the amazing food experience.

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  4. Catherine

    VIP

    New York City

    93 reviews

    5.0

    93 reviews

    Dined on December 15, 2024

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

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  5. Scott

    VIP

    Dallas

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on December 5, 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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  6. Anne

    VIP

    Minneapolis

    17 reviews

    5.0

    17 reviews

    Dined on November 27, 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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  7. Catherine

    VIP

    New York City

    93 reviews

    5.0

    93 reviews

    Dined on November 24, 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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  8. Francis

    Denver

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 23, 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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  9. 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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  10. Catherine

    VIP

    New York City

    93 reviews

    5.0

    93 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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FAQs

Elk Ave Prime - Crested Butte is rated 4.6 stars by 1524 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 24 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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