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Elk Ave Prime - Crested Butte, Crested Butte, CO

Elk Ave Prime - Crested Butte

4.6
4.6
1562 Reviews
$50 and over
Steakhouse

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2 people
19:00
Booked 42 times today
  • Good for special occasions
  • Good for groups
  • Charming
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.

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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
  • 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
    Gluten-free Options, Indoor Fireplace, Patio/Outdoor Dining

What 1,562 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
  • 4.7Service
  • 4.7Ambience
  • 4Value

NoiseModerate

Diners' Choice Awards

  • Mountains

    Great for fine wines

  • Mountains

    Steakhouse

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Elk Ave Prime in Crested Butte offers an "amazing meal" experience with "excellent service" and a "cozy atmosphere." The steaks are "cooked to perfection," and the menu features delightful options like crab cakes and mushrooms. While prices can be high, the "wine selection" and "mountain chic" ambiance contribute to a memorable dining experience.

1,562 Reviews
  1. Samuel

    Houston

    17 reviews

    5.0

    17 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great food, great place. Little on the pricey side but delicious.

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  2. Warner

    VIP

    Memphis/West TN

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great meal and great atmosphere. A great place to have a big group.
    Elk Ave Prime - Crested ButteResponded 4 days ago
    Warner, Thank you for the 5-star review! It means a lot to us when our guests take the time to share their experience.

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  3. Mary Ann

    New Mexico

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The Elk was magnificent as was our lovely server Franchesca..
    Elk Ave Prime - Crested ButteResponded 4 days ago
    Mary Ann, Thank you for the kind words. We will be sure to let Franchesca know how much you enjoyed yourselves.

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  4. paul

    Austin

    49 reviews

    5.0

    49 reviews

    Dined on 9 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great meal as always! Service is spot on! We come here every year for our annual ski trip on Super Bowl weekend and Elk Prime NEVER disappoints! See you next year!!!

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  5. SamA

    New York City

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 9 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    This was our second time visiting Elk Ave Prime and we went in with very high expectations given our first visit - and they did not disappoint. The staff was so friendly, the food was amazing, and our engagement celebration was made so special by this restaurant. 10/10 if you're going to Crested Butte (and love good food), this is a must!!
    Elk Ave Prime - Crested ButteResponded 4 days ago
    Sam, We are thrilled that we were able to add to the magic of your engagement. Its moments like these that make it all worth it for us. Hope to see you next time you visit the Butte!

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  6. Mary

    VIP

    Oklahoma City

    8 reviews

    5.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on 9 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    EVERYTHING WAS ABSOLUTELY FANTASTIC AS ALWAYS🙏 STAFF AND CHEF ARE TOP NOTCH🙏 1 of our TOP RESTAURANTS to DINE at with FAMILY FRIENDS or just a LOVELY DATE NIGHT🙏 10+++++++🙏 LOVE ELK PRIME🙏🙏🙏
    Elk Ave Prime - Crested ButteResponded 4 days ago
    Mary, What an incredible review! Thank you so much for sharing, it means the world to us.

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  7. Kallie

    Washington DC

    4 reviews

    2.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on 4 February 2025

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Severely overpriced menu. We ordered a French Onion soup and a Caesar Salad. Both arrived promptly with polite staff. The French onion soup was fairly small for $15, but the Caesar salad was a laughable four pieces off of a baby romaine pieces off of the small head of lettuce. We walked out after paying for our disappointing sides. Nice staff, unfortunate business model.
    Elk Ave Prime - Crested ButteResponded 7 days ago
    Kallie, We are sincerely sorry that our menu and its prices didn't meet you expectations. Sounds like you were able to enjoy the service, but that wasn't enough to make up for the other areas of your experience. I couldn't tell if you got a chance to try more than the soup and salad. I hope you will give us another chance and try some of our amazing prime cuts! Either way, we appreciate the feedback.

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  8. Per

    London

    3 reviews

    4.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on 3 February 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Nice steak house, but way too expensive. USD for an ounce of pepper sauce, topping on a 8 ounce steak!!! Ridiculous. Either include toppings in the price of the steak, or at a small nominal cost.
    Elk Ave Prime - Crested ButteResponded 7 days ago
    Per, Thank you the feedback, we will take it under consideration. I hope the $8 sauce was at the very least enjoyable for you.

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  9. Patrick

    Denver

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 2 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Elk Ave Prime is a MUST! Always perfect. Make sure to get the scallops as a table share.
    Elk Ave Prime - Crested ButteResponded 7 days ago
    Patrick, Appreciate the wonderful review, we love hearing from satisfied guests!

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  10. Craig

    Washington DC

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 2 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent steaks. 7x NY Strip, Elk Strip, and Octopus were excellent. Usually I am not impressed by steaks at steakhouses.
    Elk Ave Prime - Crested ButteResponded 7 days ago
    Craig, Thank you for the great review!! Sounds like you had a wonderful experience, and nothing makes us happier than hearing this!

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Elk Ave Prime - Crested Butte is rated 4.6 stars by 1562 OpenTable diners.

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2 people
19:00
Booked 42 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 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
    Gluten-free Options, Indoor Fireplace, Patio/Outdoor Dining
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