Tabernash Tavern

A jewel in this little mountain town. The space is cool and casual, the drinks are good and the food changes often.
Always excited to see what on the menu because it's always really good.
Extra parking behind means it's always easy to get into.

We had a guys weekend in Winter Park and this was the last night's dinner. After a few days of spending time together and staying up way later than we should have, drinking way more than we should have....this was a tamer dinner.

Dan was our server, he was professional and helpful when we needed him. He did make an accommodation at the end, but informed us that there is no splitting checks in the future. 6 total, we paid 3 with cards and 3 with cash so he received a nice gratuity at the end.

I had a drink, the jalapeño margarita which was really tasty. It bites harder than you think! When you get to the bottom it is tough to finish. Maybe try a straw so you can mix it up occasionally.

Some of us got salads, others went with French Onion Soup. I have to say, I was very happy I went with the soup. Came in a pretty standard crock, emmental cheese and lots of onions and beef flavor. What made this a little more enjoyable was a few small fried onions on top for a crispy experience and a nice change to the gooey cheese layer. Altogether a great opener for me, the people who had salads were happy too. Some of the guys went with fish and chips, others went the steak route. I personally wasn't super hungry so I chose to get the seafood Mac and Cheese (traditionally an appetizer) as my dinner. Saw some lobster, but the most prevalent protein was shrimp. The breadcrumbs made for a great addition at the end. It also had peas in it which was nice. Very enjoyable.

The guys that had the steak said they were cooked to their liking. I'm not sure if they felt like the pricing was worth it, but these days you have to expect some inflation. One guy ate it all so it couldn't have been that bad.

We passed on desserts and coffee and everyone was pretty much drained after dinner. They looked busy here, lots of space in between tables so it doesn't get super loud or your back is up against another person.

I enjoyed the meal. I will say that as I live in GA I probably won't be back, but to eat here was a good experience for me.

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We stopped in for a glass of wine after a hike (around 4 pm). We were early so it wasn't super crowded at the bar. I love a couple of their new appetizers. One was the baby back ribs, so tender and falling off the bone. They were served in an Asian style with papaya and black sesame seeds, lychees and dragon fruit. It was a very cool dish for this area! We also just loved the Asian style calamari with wasabi peas and a delicious lightly sweet Asian sauce. We would order those appetizers again. The quesadillas appetizer was way too heavy for our taste. The cheese and tortilla overpowered the meat and they were too soggy. That's one I would pass on next time.

It's always a fun time at the bar, locals and tourists. Bartenders are friendly and helpful. The "new guy" just got his degree in engineering, hoping we will see him again, but also hope he gets the job he's looking for in his dream job! Top notch visit!

We finally got to try TT on this trip to Granby, we've tried before and it's always had a long wait so we made a reservation this time. We always assumed the wait would be worth it, however we left fairly disappointed. The positives first: The jalapeño margarita was pretty good, not sure $12 good but I had two so I can't complain. I love Brussel sprouts and the buffalo Brussels here were really good.
Not so good: the meatloaf unfortunately didn't register my top 10, it wasn't bad it just did not warrant the price tag it came with and the mashed potatoes were average. The chicken plate was big and had good flavor but the menu said grilled and it was actually charred. The decor was cool and unique which lends itself to be a great place to dine and hang out.

I was stunned at how this unassuming roadside tavern produced such amazing food & wine, not bc each & every single person I encountered there during my visit treated our party with some of the best customer service I've ever experienced, they did, but bc it's just right off the side of the road in the middle of nowhere Grand County. We assumed it was going to be a dive bar burger joint. Couldn't have been more wrong. The steak trio platter was my favorite of the night. I'm still thinking about that paprika sauce. Absolutely worth every penny. Treat yourself if you're ever in the area!

We give this a 3 star based on environment and great service - we had the Mexican wedge which was good and unique and a daily special Salmon tostadas that was very good... 2 things made it not a great experience; my husbands ribeye was thin and somewhat tasteless - for a 50.00+ piece of meat you'd expect phenomenal- and overall the quality of the food was not commensurate with the prices they charge. We may try it again for lunch or appetizers or something

A one-of-a-kind menu that tastes great, attentive service and a unique ambiance. My favorite restaurant in the area.

Last Thursday was my first time at Tabernash Tavern and it will be my last. I had heard good things so I was very excited to have a fine dining experience. WOW, what a surprise. We were seated in the "Penthouse ", don't think there's any real heat there. Several of us kept our coats on the entire time we were there. Questionable service, not very attentive and certainly not very friendly. Then there's the food. My husband and I ordered the NY Strip. Very disappointed nothing special about this steak. Another one in our group ordered the Rib Eye steak and when it was delivered it was cold. We've had better steaks at the Sagebrush in Grand Lake and the Bluebird at Granby Ranch. NEVER AGAIN!!

We'd been here before years ago and loved it. But it's changed. No thanks. The staff was unwelcoming, the food was mediocre and everything was over-priced for the experience. One yummy nod to the rib
Appetizer.
Appetizer. If forced to go back, I'd get those and call it good.

We have gone several times, and I have to say, it is very hit or miss. And given how expensive it is, I cannot recommend it, unfortunately. Sometimes the stars align and the food is great, and the service is too, but sometimes both are just awful, and there's no way to predict which will be true. And it's sad, because I really want there to be great restaurants up in this area.