Tabernash Tavern

4.6

1723 Reviews

$31 to $50

International

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2 people

Feb 17, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 17 times today

Neighborhood gem
Good for special occasions
Charming

Located in a vintage building in beautiful downtown Tabernash Colorado, a mere ten minutes from Winter Park Ski Resort, the Tabernash Tavern offers an exciting, ever changing menu of Chef Alberto Sapien’s interpretations, featuring international culinary entrees including generous portions of USDA prime aged beef. The Tabernash Tavern boasts a Wine Spectator award-winning wine menu and carefully selected craft beer selection to accompany Chef's creations. After a day of fun in the mountains enjoy dinner with us at our warm, intimate restaurant.

Order delivery or takeout

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
International, Steakhouse, Wine Bar
Hours of operation
Dinner Thu–Sun 4:00 pm–9:00 pm
Phone number
(970) 726-4430
Website
https://tabernashtavern.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Resort Casual
Executive chef
Alberto Sapien
Catering
Whether you're planning a small wedding rehearsal dinner or a business meeting we can create the perfect event for you. Tabernash Tavern is a professional and experienced caterer with over 20 years experience in the Colorado high country. Our chef is always willing to design custom menus for any occasion. Call or email us today!
Private party facilities
Private dining at Tabernash Tavern is available in our Moffat Room and Upstairs at the Tavern. From business events to social functions, our dining areas are set up in a way to ensure your needs are exceeded and service is executed flawlessly. We will work directly with you on your food and beverage selections to ensure a great experience.

Location
72287 US Highway 40, Tabernash, CO 80478
Neighborhood
Tabernash / Granby
Parking details
Feel free to park in our private, large, lighted lot off the highway.
Entertainment
We offer live music, please check our website for details.
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Indoor Fireplace, Outdoor Smoking Area, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Popular dishes

Kung Pao Calamari$16.00
House made sweet chili glaze / cashews / wasabi peas / sesame carrot salad
Buffalo Brussels$16.00
Crispy Brussel sprouts / bleu cheese crumbles / roasted garlic ranch / glazed walnuts / chipotle buffalo sauce
Lobster Rolls$26.00
1/4 lb. Maine Lobster / taverns secret mayonnaise / warm buttered buns / old bay shoestring potatoes
Buffalo Carpaccio$24.00
Shaved bison tenderloin / truffle oil / shaved pecorino / dressed micro greens / homemade mustard / pine nuts / balsamic syrup / parmesan puffs
Quesabirria$18.00
Birria de res / Oaxaca cheese / consommé / cucumber, onion and cilantro salsa / lime crema
The Tavern's Charcuterie$19.00
Artisan cheeses / Exotic meats / Marcona almonds / Dijon / olives / berries / cornichon / garlic toast points
Olive Canoe$7.00

Magnificent Mussels

$17

Meunière
butter, chardonnay, parsley, lemon
Diablo
red pepper flakes, marzano
Guajillo
guajillo chili, lime, tequila, bacon

Mac and Cheese

Baked in a roasted hatch green chili cheese sauce

Seafood$19.00
lobster, shrimp, crab, peas
Boomers$12.00
mushrooms, tomatoes, cheese
Pork Belly$13.00
caramelized onion, bleu

Soups & Salads

French Onion Soup$10.00
Caramelized onions / chardonnay / crouton / emmental
Soup du Jour (Soup of the Day)
Ask your server for todays creation
- Cup$6.00
- Bowl$8.00
TT Salad$5.00
Dressings: Raspberry elderflower / homemade ranch / French chunky bleu / Asian miso / chipotle Caesar
Azteca Caesar Salad$16.00
Romaine lettuce / chipotle Caesar dressing / croutons / charred tomatoes / grilled onions / feta / pinons / hearts of palm / egg / avocado
Mexican Wedge Salad$16.00
Iceberg / tomatoes / jalapeno bacon / roasted corn pico / scallions / bleu crumbles / dried cranberries / spicy pecans / salted tortilla rajas / chopped egg / chunky bleu cheese dressing
Roasted Beet and Burrata Salad$18.00
Smashed pistachios / red and golden beets / fresh burrata / spring greens / huckleberry vinaigrette

Soups & Salads - Toppers

Shrimp Scampi$8.00
Grilled Chicken Breast$7.00
Peppered Steak*$10.00

Tavern Classics

Argentinean Parilla Platter (Argentina)*$58.00
Filet mignon, bleu cheese chimichurri / Iberico pork steak, yellow pepper chimichurri / Kobe flank steak, smoked paprika chimichurri / Crispy yuca / charred asparagus
Spicy Thai Salmon (Thailand)*$40.00
Coconut water steamed / papaya salad / carrot red curry pool / rice noodles
Monterey Grilled Halibut (California)*$48.00
Blood orange gastrique / cilantro / radish / grilled elote & zucchini / charred tomatoes / lime / avocado tomatillo salsa
"We're in the Wild Meatloaf (Tabernash)$42.00
Antelope / wild boar / venison / wagyu beef / porcini mashers / truffle salted onion rings / green peppercorn cognac demi / balsamic ketchup / garlic kissed spaghetti squash
Huli-Huli Chicken (Hawaii)$38.00
Grilled sticky Red Bird half chicken / grilled pineapple / fresh Hawaiian fruit salad / pickled red onions / Jason's potato salad
Forest Mushroom "Bolognese" (Italy)$31.00
Local mushroom vegetarian Marzano "Bolognese" / Asparagus artichoke ravioli / fresh basil / whipped ricotta / mini baguette

Burgers and Things

Handcrafted brioche bun / Homemade spicy pickles. Choice of: House made seasoned crispy fries. Sub sweet potato fries - add $2. Gluten free or pretzel bun - $3.50

The Panoramic*$27.00
1/2 pound Australian Wagyu burger
Moffat Tunnel Burger$25.00
Plant based patty / pretzel bun / forest mushrooms / crispy onion strings / steakhouse mayo
8335 Lamb Burger*$25.00
New Zealand lamb / goat feta / olive relish / onion marmalade / arugula / tzatziki

Customize Your Burger

Cheese
Swiss / cheddar / bleu / American / Feta
- each$3.00
Veggies
wild mushrooms / jalapenos / caramelized onions / crispy onions / grilled beets
- each$3.00
Meat
bacon, jalapeno bacon, egg, avocado
- each$4.00

Signature Steaks

Steak salt / Steak cut fries / Tavern's vegetable / Steakhouse butter

12 oz. Flank Steak*$53.00
SRF Kobe BMS 6-8
8 oz. Wagyu Sirloin Steak*$48.00
Snake River Farm—score 4-5
20 oz. T-Bone Steak*$60.00
Certified Black Angus
16 oz. Ribeye Steak*$54.00
Certified Black Angus

Sides

Maple Brussel Sprouts$6.00
Grilled Asparagus$8.00
Jasons Potato Salad$6.00
Porcini Mashers$8.00
Crispy Yuca$8.00
Steak Fries$6.00
Crispy French Fries$6.00
Bleu Cheese Crumbles$7.00
Wild Mushroom Sauté$8.00
Crispy Onions$5.00
Veggie of the Day$6.00

Sweet Tooth

Peanut Butter Fudge Cheesecake$14.00
Laced with butterfingers and Reece's pieces / pretzel crust / Snickers ice cream / Spanish peanut ganache
Pineapple, Coconut, Banana Upside-Down Cake$13.00
Toasted coconut gelato / lilikoi whipped cream / Raspberry coulis
Mud Pie$11.00
Espresso ice cream / pecan praline ice cream / Oreo crust / bananas / house made fudge

Tavern Signature Cocktails

Black Manhattan$16.00
Bulleit Rye / Averna Amaro / Angostura Bitters / Amarena Toschi Cherry
Pomegranate Moscow Mule$12.00
Stoli Vodka / Pomegranate Juice / Ginger Beer / Fresh Lime
French Pear Martini$16.00
Grey Goose La Poire Vodka / St. Germain / Prosecco / Simple Syrup / Fresh Lemon, Sugar Rim
Raspberry Limoncello Prosecco$12.00
Prosecco / Limoncello / Raspberry / Fresh Mint
Jalapeno Margarita$12.00
Tequila / Triple Sec / Fresh Jalapeno / Lime
TT Old Fashion$14.00
477 Bourbon / Orange / Simple Syrup / Angostura Bitters / Amarena Toschi Cherry
John Daly$9.00
Deep Eddy's Sweet Tea Vodka & Lemonade
Alkemist Gin Martini$16.00
Botanical Spanish Organic Gin / Lavender-Lemongrass Bitters / Yuzu Juice / Lemon Twist
Chai Vanilla Martini$16.00
477 Distillery Chai Spirit / Vanilla Vodka / Almond Milk / Nutmeg

White Wines

Rodney Strong Chardonnay, Sonoma, California$12.00
Kendall-Jackson Vintner's Reserve Jackson Estate, Chardonnay-Santa Rosa, California$10.00
Line 39, Sauvignon Blanc, Lake County, California$9.00
Champion, Sauvignon Blanc, New Zealand$12.00
Spinelli, Pinot Grigio, Italy$9.00
La Petite Perriere, Rose, France$11.00
Lunetta Prosecco, Italy$9.00

Red Wines

Coastal Vines, Cabernet Sauvignon, California$9.00
Double Canyon, Cabernet Sauvignon, Washington$18.00
B Side, Cabernet Sauvignon, North Coast, California$15.00
X Y Zin, Old Vine Zinfandel, Kenwood, California$14.00
Bliss, Pinot Noir, Mendocino, California$11.00
Bennett Valley Cellars, Bin 6410, Pinot Noir, Sonoma, California$15.00
Chateau la Nerth, Les Cassagnes, Cotes du Rhone, France$16.00
Les Jamelles, Malbec, France$12.00

Draft Beer

Hacker-Pschorr$7.00
Left Hand Milk Stout$6.00
Big Trout Alpine Lake IPA$8.00
Modelo Especial$6.00
Bells Two Hearted Ale$8.00
Rotating Tap
Ask Server

Bottled / Canned Beer

Coors Light$4.00
Budweiser$4.00
La Fin du Monde$6.50
Stella Artois$6.00
Dos Equis XX$4.00
Erdinger N/A$6.00
Stella Cider$6.00
Colorado Native$6.00
Sierra Nevada$6.00
Franziskaner$6.00
Guinness Draft Can$6.00
Erdinger$10.00
Dogfish 90 Minute IPA$7.00

What 1,723 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
4.5Service
4.7Ambience
4.2Value

Noise • Moderate

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Tabernash Tavern offers a delightful dining experience with "amazing atmosphere, incredible food," and friendly service. Known for creative dishes like the "We're in the Wild" meatloaf and mushroom mac and cheese, this hidden gem boasts a "warm and cozy western comfort" ambiance. While it may be pricey, the "unique and flavorful" menu is worth it.

1,723 Reviews

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Harriet
VIP
Louisville
15 reviews
5.0
15 reviews
Dined today
1. Overall 5
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 5
We love this friendly, versatile place, just wish it were open more days, since we usually come up from Denver mid-week to ski.
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Julie
Denver
9 reviews
5.0
9 reviews
Dined 1 day ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Really enjoyed our evening here. The menu is diverse and creative. We didn’t know about the 4% surcharge fair wage fee. We didn’t see it on the menu, website or front door. This disappointed us. Especially tacking it on to a $55 bottle of wine. It’s in poor taste. The entrees were $40-$75 and starters were very generously priced. Unfortunately they ran out of a side dish that accompanied the entree so we had to substitute.
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Kathy
Denver
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined 1 day ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
4 adults and 2 toddlers at 5:30 reservation. Celebrated 75th birthday. Great time and drink and food. Meat loaf and lamb and pork chop great!!! Will return.
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Dr. Mike
New Orleans
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Outstanding meal and overhead music was outstanding and enjoyable for a Valentines meal!!
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robert
Denver
12 reviews
5.0
12 reviews
Dined 3 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Excellent food and service. Maine courses were somewhat expensive. I did have a starter of lobster rolls which were made with Maine lobster in 3 slider like buns loaded with lobster meat for $26 which is low compared to lobster rolls found in many places in Maine!
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randy
Cincinnati
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined 3 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Mary provided excellent service on the second floor
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Kassidy
Denver
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 3 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
We were on a trip from Denver to Grand Lake and decided to make a reservation. We were shockingly surprised, this was our best meal in Colorado. Highly recommend.
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Greg
Kansas City
4 reviews
4.0
4 reviews
Dined 3 days ago
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Outstanding! We will be back!!! Menu was impressive!
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corey
Key West
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on February 3, 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 5
Food was very good. Service was not necessarily bad but definitely wasn't at the level of the food prices - felt like they forgot we were there.
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Michael
VIP
Denver
4 reviews
4.0
4 reviews
Dined on January 26, 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 5
It has been a few years since we ate at Tabernash. A lovely setting and creative chef. I get that all service is slower since the pandemic, and even enjoy taking my time to eat; but for the valley, the food was pricey (more than Deno's and Volario's), without the quality. Still worth a visit for interesting fare, but I don't feel like the food experience matches the fees.
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FAQs

Tabernash Tavern offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (970) 726-4430.

Tabernash Tavern is rated 4.6 stars by 1723 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people

Feb 17, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 17 times today

Order delivery or takeout

72287 US Highway 40, Tabernash, CO 80478

Additional information

Neighborhood
Tabernash / Granby
Hours of operation
Dinner Thu–Sun 4:00 pm–9:00 pm
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
International, Steakhouse, Wine Bar
Dining style
Casual Dining
Dress code
Resort Casual
Parking details
Feel free to park in our private, large, lighted lot off the highway.
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Executive chef
Alberto Sapien
Entertainment
We offer live music, please check our website for details.
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Indoor Fireplace, Outdoor Smoking Area, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
https://tabernashtavern.com/
Phone number
(970) 726-4430
Catering
Whether you're planning a small wedding rehearsal dinner or a business meeting we can create the perfect event for you. Tabernash Tavern is a professional and experienced caterer with over 20 years experience in the Colorado high country. Our chef is always willing to design custom menus for any occasion. Call or email us today!
Private party facilities
Private dining at Tabernash Tavern is available in our Moffat Room and Upstairs at the Tavern. From business events to social functions, our dining areas are set up in a way to ensure your needs are exceeded and service is executed flawlessly. We will work directly with you on your food and beverage selections to ensure a great experience.

Tabernash Tavern

Make a reservation

Order delivery or takeout

Additional information

8 oz Filet Mignon

Seafood

8335 Lamb Burger

First Bites

Kung Pao Calamari$16.00

Buffalo Brussels$16.00

Lobster Rolls$26.00

Buffalo Carpaccio$24.00

Quesabirria$18.00

The Tavern's Charcuterie$19.00

Olive Canoe$7.00

Magnificent Mussels

Meunière

Diablo

Guajillo

Mac and Cheese

Seafood$19.00

Boomers$12.00

Pork Belly$13.00

Soups & Salads

French Onion Soup$10.00

Soup du Jour (Soup of the Day)

TT Salad$5.00

Azteca Caesar Salad$16.00

Mexican Wedge Salad$16.00

Roasted Beet and Burrata Salad$18.00

Soups & Salads - Toppers

Shrimp Scampi$8.00

Grilled Chicken Breast$7.00

Peppered Steak*$10.00

Tavern Classics

Argentinean Parilla Platter (Argentina)*$58.00

Spicy Thai Salmon (Thailand)*$40.00

Monterey Grilled Halibut (California)*$48.00

"We're in the Wild Meatloaf (Tabernash)$42.00

Huli-Huli Chicken (Hawaii)$38.00

Forest Mushroom "Bolognese" (Italy)$31.00

Burgers and Things

The Panoramic*$27.00

Moffat Tunnel Burger$25.00

8335 Lamb Burger*$25.00

Customize Your Burger

Cheese

Veggies

Meat

Signature Steaks

12 oz. Flank Steak*$53.00

8 oz. Wagyu Sirloin Steak*$48.00

20 oz. T-Bone Steak*$60.00

16 oz. Ribeye Steak*$54.00

Sides

Maple Brussel Sprouts$6.00

Grilled Asparagus$8.00

Jasons Potato Salad$6.00

Porcini Mashers$8.00

Crispy Yuca$8.00

Steak Fries$6.00

Crispy French Fries$6.00

Bleu Cheese Crumbles$7.00

Wild Mushroom Sauté$8.00

Crispy Onions$5.00

Veggie of the Day$6.00

Sweet Tooth

Peanut Butter Fudge Cheesecake$14.00

Pineapple, Coconut, Banana Upside-Down Cake$13.00

Mud Pie$11.00

Tavern Signature Cocktails

Black Manhattan$16.00

Pomegranate Moscow Mule$12.00

French Pear Martini$16.00

Raspberry Limoncello Prosecco$12.00

Jalapeno Margarita$12.00

TT Old Fashion$14.00

John Daly$9.00

Alkemist Gin Martini$16.00

Chai Vanilla Martini$16.00