Minturn Saloon

4.8

125 Reviews

$31 to $50

Mexican / Southwestern

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2 people

26 Dec 2024

21:00

Booked 17 times today

Experiences are available.

Good for groups
Child-friendly
Neighbourhood gem

Located in the heart of the old railroad and mining town of Minturn, the Saloon’s building dates back to 1901. During the last one hundred years it has been, at one time or another, home to various taverns, restaurants and even back room gambling for railroaders. While the last five decades have seen the development of Vail and Beaver Creek resorts just seven miles on either side of Minturn, the town’s appearance and feel retains its historic Colorado roots. Recently under new ownership, The Saloon has undergone a complete renovation and reopened in November of '23 with a fresh new menu and updated space. Chef Anthony Mazza's menu features slow-cooked short rib and pork cheek and Colorado River Ranch wagyu steak. The nostalgia and historical memorabilia and photos remain. The space still feels like The Saloon, but carried into the present day. Enjoy a resurrected Colorado Saloon and feel the history all around you.

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Dining areas

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
Mexican / Southwestern, American
Hours of Operation
Daily 15:00–21:00
Phone number
(970) 827-5954
Website
http://www.minturnsaloon.com/
Payment Options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress
Executive Chef
Anthony Mazza
Catering
Winter Capacity: 125 guest; Summer Capacity: 175 guest Offerings: RESTAURANT BUY OUT COVERED PATIO PRIVATE PARTY 2 HOUR DINING ROOM PARTY GROUP SERVICE PRIVATE APRES-SKI PARTY PRIVATE LUNCHEON Email: events@minturnsaloon.com
Private party facilities
The Minturn Saloon is known for our memorable group parties. We know what it takes to please the guest and the event organizers, helping to host a wonderful party. Our completely updated space and unique history as one of the oldest and renowned Saloons in Colorado makes us the landmark venue for special occasions.

Location
146 Main St, Minturn, CO 81645
Area
Minturn
Parking details
Street Parking
Additional
Gluten-free Options, Indoor Fireplace, Vegan

Experiences

New Year's Eve 4 Course Prix Fixe Chef's Dinner
US$150.00 - US$250.00 per person
Prepaid
31 Dec 2024 only
New Year’s Eve at The Minturn Saloon promises to be a night to remember. Don’t miss out on this extraordinary evening of fine dining, dancing, and festive cheer—let’s toast to a sparkling new year ahead! MENU: AMUSE BOUCHE: Caviar Chip: Crema, Shaved Egg, Chive Seared Scallop: Celeriac Puree, Lardon, Chervil Black Winter Truffle Toast: Challah, Truffle Emulsion, Shaved Black Winter Truffle, Magni, Fleur de Sal SALAD: Frisée, Beets, Beet Chips, Goat Cheese, Champagne-Tarragon Vinaigrette MAIN: "Surf n Turf" 12-Hour Short Rib & Butter Poached King Crab Amish Grits, Rainbow Chard, Demi-glace, Nage DESSERT: Pistachio Brulee, Chocolate Truffle, Donuts Price includes live music and champagne toast. Come have a cocktail in the bar before first!

Tortilla Chips and House Made SalsaUS$8.00
Chips, Salsa, and GuacamoleUS$12.00
Chips, Salsa, QuesoUS$12.00
Chips, Salsa, Guacamole & QuesoUS$20.00
Naked Nachos US$14.00
Proprietary Cheese Blend, House Chips
Nachos Grande US$22.00
Beans, Chipotle Aioli, Fixin's
- ChickenUS$7.00
- SteakUS$10.00
- Short Rib US$12.00
Hacienda Hummus US$14.00
Jicama, Carrots, Pepitas, Jalapeno
Saloon Popcorn US$7.00
Taco Seasoning, Butter, Cotija, Cilantro
Petra's Poppers US$14.00
Bacon-wrapped, HGC Shmear, Poblano Crema
WingsUS$18.00
Dry Rub or Buffalo, HGC Ranch or Cotija Cheese Dressing
Baja Fish Tacos US$20.00
Slaw, Cilantro Crema

SOUPS AND SALADS

Posole (V) US$11.00
Cilantro, Onion
Bison ChiliUS$11.00
Cheese, Onion
Saloon Caesar* US$14.00
Kale, Romaine, Cotija, Red Pepper, Pepitas
Field Greens US$13.00
Jicama, Carrot, Avocado, Crunchy Corn

SIDES

Borracho Beans US$7.00
Green Chili Mac US$12.00
Saloon SlawUS$7.00
Tajin Hand Cut Fries US$12.00
Cast Iron Cornbread US$14.00

ENTREES

Fajitas
- ChickenUS$28.00
- ShrimpUS$30.00
- SteakUS$32.00
- Chx+ShrimpUS$38.00
- Chx+SteakUS$40.00
- Steak+Shrimp US$42.00
Blue Corn Enchiladas
Butternut Squash, Chicken, or Bison
- Butternut SquashUS$24.00
- ChickenUS$26.00
- BisonUS$30.00
Birria Tacos US$34.00
Short Rib, Cheese, Consome, Crema
QuesadillaUS$22.00
Duck Confit or Natural Chicken
Pork Cheek Tostada US$24.00
Slaw, Cotija, Cilantro, Poblana Crema
The Mile “Smashburger” US$22.00
Flour Tortilla, Cheddar-Jack, Chipotle Aioli, Jalapenos, Romaine
Wagyu Chili Dog US$21.00
Village Bagel Bun, Crema, Saloon Cheese, Crunchy Corn, Pico, Jalapeno

KIDS

Choice of Veggie Sticks or Fries

Wagyu Hot DogUS$12.00
Crunchy Tacos US$14.00
Chicken or Ground Bison
Cheese Quesadilla US$12.00
- Add ChickenUS$3.00

DESSERT

Passionfruit FlanUS$11.00
Candied Lime Zest, Whip
Saloon Brownie Sundae US$14.00
Ganache, Candied Pecan, A La Mode
Cast Iron Cookie US$13.00
Dulce de Leche, A La Mode

*Consuming raw or undercooked meats, poultry, seafood, shellfish, or eggs may increase your risk of foodborne iliness.

What 125 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.8

4.8 based on recent ratings

4.8Food
4.8Service
4.9Ambience
4.5Value

Noise • Moderate

Diners' Choice Awards

Denver / Colorado
Child-friendly
Mountains
Child-friendly
Mountains
Good for groups

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Minturn Saloon offers a memorable dining experience with a "lovely surprise" of hearty Southwestern cuisine and "fantastic margaritas." Guests praise the "excellent service" and historic charm, alongside standout dishes like the "amazing fajitas" and pork belly tostadas. It's a must-visit for locals and visitors alike, with a welcoming atmosphere and accommodating staff.

125 Reviews

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Megha
Kansas City
7 reviews
4.0
7 reviews
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Good ambience and food. Lacks many vegetarian options which is atypical of a Mexican restaurant. Salsa was okay. The wagyu hot dog amazing. Thanks for being open on Christmas eve.
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Michael
VIP
Kansas City
5 reviews
5.0
5 reviews
Dined 5 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Chef came out to speak with us. Everyone friendly and food/drinks awesome
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Jessica
VIP
New York City
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 5 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Always delicious. Kid friendly. Fabulous food. Great service.
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John
Omaha
5 reviews
5.0
5 reviews
Dined on 16 December 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
What a great experience. Our waiter, Colin, was so helpful with local tips and recommendations. The atmosphere is A+. The food is so flavorful and some unusual combinations that worked great. It is a bit expensive. The bison enchiladas were amazing. Must see this place!
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Robin
Seattle
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 29 September 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Can't say enough about how great of a time we had at The Saloon! The food was fantastic, the margaritas are every bit as good as I heard they were and the service was excellent. Plus, it has such a cool vibe. The hostess, Mary, truly made our night with all of her tips for visiting the area. We will definitely be back!
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JenniferB
Denver
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on 12 September 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Awesome dinner great food service and ambience .. historical building lots of charm great wait staff.
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griffin
Denver
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on 6 September 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
What a lovely surprise this place is! Excellent hearty southwestern food and a great ambiance. The drinks are also excellent. I spent 2 weeks in vail and a week in beaver creek, this restaurant and the surrounding town is an easy drive and well worth it! It’s full of locals for a reason. A must try!
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Jim
Denver
6 reviews
4.0
6 reviews
Dined on 1 September 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 5
this was our second visit this summer to the refreshed Minturn Salon. The patio is great and very enjoyable. Out server did a decent job and our order arrived promptly. I had the Chicken Fajitas which were just ok. the portion size is good but the sides of lettuce, tomato. sour cheese and chess is on the stingy side.... especially the cheese was lacking. The sizzling platter of chicken and veggie was pretty good, a bit on the spicy side but nothing too outrageous.....it was heavy on the oily side which could be improved. My wife had the Fish tacos and enjoyed them very much. The cornbread side is very good.
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KarenM
VIP
New York City
20 reviews
5.0
20 reviews
Dined on 31 August 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Extremely friendly staff and food was absolutely delicious!
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Gary
Atlantic City
3 reviews
2.0
3 reviews
Dined on 24 August 2024
1. Overall 2
2. Food 2
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 3
ate at the old saloon close to 30 years and it was a favorite- the redo killed the ambience/ the menu was so limited with negligible choices/ they discarded classical favorites eg duck , ribs , quail they chintzed on chips and salsa and jacked up prices!!! no plan to return - disappointed
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FAQs

Minturn Saloon offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (970) 827-5954.

Minturn Saloon is rated 4.8 stars by 125 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a booking

2 people

26 Dec 2024

21:00

Booked 17 times today

Experiences are available.

Order delivery or takeout

146 Main St, Minturn, CO 81645

Dining areas

Additional information

Area
Minturn
Hours of Operation
Daily 15:00–21:00
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
Mexican / Southwestern, American
Dining style
Casual Dining
Dress code
Casual Dress
Parking details
Street Parking
Payment Options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Executive Chef
Anthony Mazza
Additional
Gluten-free Options, Indoor Fireplace, Vegan

Website
http://www.minturnsaloon.com/
Phone number
(970) 827-5954
Catering
Winter Capacity: 125 guest; Summer Capacity: 175 guest Offerings: RESTAURANT BUY OUT COVERED PATIO PRIVATE PARTY 2 HOUR DINING ROOM PARTY GROUP SERVICE PRIVATE APRES-SKI PARTY PRIVATE LUNCHEON Email: events@minturnsaloon.com
Private party facilities
The Minturn Saloon is known for our memorable group parties. We know what it takes to please the guest and the event organizers, helping to host a wonderful party. Our completely updated space and unique history as one of the oldest and renowned Saloons in Colorado makes us the landmark venue for special occasions.

Minturn Saloon

Make a booking

Order delivery or takeout

Dining areas

Additional information

New Year's Eve 4 Course Prix Fixe Chef's Dinner

APPETIZERS

Tortilla Chips and House Made SalsaUS$8.00

Chips, Salsa, and GuacamoleUS$12.00

Chips, Salsa, QuesoUS$12.00

Chips, Salsa, Guacamole & QuesoUS$20.00

Naked Nachos US$14.00

Nachos Grande US$22.00

Hacienda Hummus US$14.00

Saloon Popcorn US$7.00

Petra's Poppers US$14.00

WingsUS$18.00

Baja Fish Tacos US$20.00

SOUPS AND SALADS

Posole (V) US$11.00

Bison ChiliUS$11.00

Saloon Caesar* US$14.00

Field Greens US$13.00

SIDES

Borracho Beans US$7.00

Green Chili Mac US$12.00

Saloon SlawUS$7.00

Tajin Hand Cut Fries US$12.00

Cast Iron Cornbread US$14.00

ENTREES

Fajitas

Blue Corn Enchiladas

Birria Tacos US$34.00

QuesadillaUS$22.00

Pork Cheek Tostada US$24.00

The Mile “Smashburger” US$22.00

Wagyu Chili Dog US$21.00

KIDS

Wagyu Hot DogUS$12.00

Crunchy Tacos US$14.00

Cheese Quesadilla US$12.00

DESSERT

Passionfruit FlanUS$11.00

Saloon Brownie Sundae US$14.00

Cast Iron Cookie US$13.00

*Consuming raw or undercooked meats, poultry, seafood, shellfish, or eggs may increase your risk of foodborne iliness.

Overall ratings and reviews

Diners' Choice Awards

Review summary

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Does Minturn Saloon offer delivery through OpenTable or takeout?

How is Minturn Saloon restaurant rated?

Is Minturn Saloon currently accepting bookings?

Make a booking

Order delivery or takeout

Dining areas

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