Dining
Dining at Keystone Resort
Special dinners and events are being planned for TBEX 2012. Please check back for more information and updates. Outside of the conference events, there are plenty of options for dining at Keystone Resort. Below is a listing of some of the best dining in Keystone.
Casual and Fun
Kickapoo Tavern in River Run Village
Kickapoo Tavern is a completely Colorado bar and grill. They offer hearty portions of home-style American food and a great selection Colorado microbrews.
9280 in River Run Village
This is the place to be! Join us for Happy Hour from 3-6, après bike on our fantastic deck, a tasty lunch or dinner, and just about any time in between. River Run’s best deck and great food and drink specials all the time – try some fantastic nachoes, knock back a frosty margarita, or bring the kids and enjoy the great Colorado weather and excellent views.
Black Bear Grill in River Run Village
Relax with a night of casual dining at Keystone’s Back Bear Grill. Serving up a variety of “Bear” Essentials, Sandwiches, Soups and Flat Bread Pizzas, there’s something to satisfy everyone.
Dos Locos—Across from Keystone Resort
Dos Locos offers authentic Mexican food right here in Keystone. 22869 US Hwy 6, Keystone, CO 80435
Snake River Saloon
The Snake River Saloon has been serving locals and guests for 30 years. Great food, kids menu, dancing and live music on weekends. The Snake is a Keystone legend. Located on the mountain side of Highway 6, 1/4 mile before River RunVillage.
Breakfast, Lunch and Coffee
Edgewater Café in the Keystone Lodge & Spa (great for lunch!)
Fill up with a buffet or hot breakfast before you start your day. The Edgewater Café also serves a wonderful selection of homemade soups, specialty sandwiches and salads for lunch.
Inxpot in River Run Village
Inxpot is the kind of place that makes you feel like a local. Part coffeehouse, part bar, part bookshop, you can get a cup of joe and a muffin, a homemade lunch, a quick nip, or a collection of Welsh poetry. You’ll be thinking about moving here in no time
Upscale and Unique
The Keystone Ranch
Treat yourself to an award-winning dining experience in this 1930’s ranch homestead located at the Keystone Ranch™ Golf Course. Sit down to a superb six-course dinner featuring unique Colorado cuisine and wild game specialty entrees such as the Mallard Duck and Colorado Lamb. Start with the Rabbit Loin and finish with the Classical Grand Marnier Souffle and coffee by the two-story living room fireplace, a wedding gift to the original owners. Discover why The Ranch is a AAA 4-Diamond™ restaurant and Wine Spectator DiRoNA winner, as well as one of the best restaurants in Colorado according to the prestigious Zagat Survey. Expect an incredible meal matched only by the rustic and elegant charm of the setting. Reservations Required.
Ski Tip Lodge
Cozy and charming, this former 1800’s stagecoach stop is now a bed and breakfast inn and restaurant. Step inside and you’ll immediately feel welcome by the rustic fireplace and aroma of delicious food. Featuring a four-course menu that is frequently rotated, the Ski Tip Lodge consistently receives high reviews for its innovative entrees and excellent service. Start with a soup, maybe the Nebraskan Bison Stew, then a salad of grilled fennel and sugar snap peas, followed by an entrée such as the Smoked Garlic Salt Rubbed Beef Tenderloin. Retire to a comfortable seat next to the fireplace and finish with dessert and Ski Tip Coffee. You will leave knowing why the Ski Tip Lodge is truly a special place and wanting to keep it your own little secret. Reservations required.
Horse-Drawn Wagon Rides
A truly unique Keystone dining experience. The jangle of the reins, the whisper of sleigh across snow, there’s nothing more romantic. Your guide will take you on a cozy horse-drawn sleigh ride through the snow-covered valley to a beautiful restored ranch homestead, where we’ll serve up an incredible dinner with all the trimmings. Shoot, we’ll even play you a few cowboy tunes. When the weather warms, a horse-drawn wagon takes you through the scenic valley to a summery spread of favorites like smoked ribs, corn bread muffins, and homemade apple pie. Perfect for couples, families and anyone who wants the real Rocky Mountain experience. Sleigh rides are a very popular activity for locals as well as guests. Reservations Required.
The Bighorn Steakhouse: In the Keystone Lodge & Spa
The Bighorn Steakhouse offers an outstanding steakhouse dining experience in a casual setting with breathtaking views of Keystone Lake and the Continental Divide. Diners can watch ice skaters or paddle boaters have fun while enjoying a delicious meal. The Bighorn offers the finest cuts of corn-fed American beef while wild game, fresh sustainable seafood, chicken and other specialty entrees are also available to tempt the palette. The Bighorn wine list has been recognized by Wine Spectator and has seven sommeliers on staff ready to recommend exciting vintages. The Bighorn is located in Lakeside Village in Keystone Lodge & Spa.