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Big Horn Restaurant

401 W Elkhorn Ave, Estes Park, Rocky Mountain National Park, CO 80517-9030
970-586-2792
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Ranked #21 of 121 restaurants in Estes Park
Cuisines: Barbecue
Good for: Child-friendly, Cheap Eats
Dining options: Breakfast/Brunch, Lunch Spot, Dinner, Dessert
Restaurant details
Good for: Child-friendly, Cheap Eats
Dining options: Breakfast/Brunch, Lunch Spot, Dinner, Dessert
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Cheyenne, Wyoming
Senior Contributor
37 reviews 37 reviews
24 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 14 cities Reviews in 14 cities
26 helpful votes 26 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 16 June 2013 NEW

Do you like friendly service? Flaky biscuits? Hash browns that are appropriately crusty. Gravy that tastes Texas yummy? This is the place for you! We stopped in for Father's Day breakfast and were so glad we did. Leave the chains behind and come enjoy a home cooked breakfast!

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Rockford, Illinois
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3 reviews 3 reviews
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 15 June 2013 NEW

We travel to Estes every 2 years for the past 8 years. We eat breakfast here everytime...it is always great. Wonderful service, and fresh food. Their pulled Pork Sandwiches are also the best I have had. Smoked right out front. Smells delicious.

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Normal, Illinois
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8 reviews 8 reviews
3 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 2 cities Reviews in 2 cities
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 13 June 2013 NEW

We had breakfast here June 7, 2013. My eggs, hash, oj, coffe and grapefruit were great, but my partner said his waffle was awful, very grainy. Too bad, as the waffle looked good and I wanted to come back for one, but he warned me off.

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Kearney, Nebraska, United States
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25 reviews 25 reviews
14 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 11 cities Reviews in 11 cities
4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 12 June 2013 NEW

We visited the Big Horn for breakfast. The service was exceptional, they were very eager to serve. My son wanted a pancake which wasn't on the kids menu, but they varied from the menu for our request. My only complaint was they should put a suggestion as to how much food you get. We are hearty eaters and none of... More

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See 6 more reviews by Lonnie K for Estes Park
Pueblo, Colorado
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9 reviews 9 reviews
3 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 5 cities Reviews in 5 cities
7 helpful votes 7 helpful votes
2 of 5 stars Reviewed 9 June 2013

We all ordered dinners, shrimp, chicken fried chicken, and fish(cod, I believe). Dinners did not really taste homemade and was disappointed in taste and quanity. Only had a couple of wines to chose from and soup and salad bar not that great. Was expecting more with the reviews we read. Would not eat there again.

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See 2 more reviews by DeniseD2011 for Estes Park
Naperville, Illinois
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48 reviews 48 reviews
14 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 30 cities Reviews in 30 cities
79 helpful votes 79 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 8 June 2013

Saw good reviews for this place. Went for lunch before strollling downtown Estes Park. Breakfast burrito was huge and good. Country fried steak had a spicy sauce on top, but was also good. Service was the best, friendly and quick. Overall, a good place, but perhaps not as good as the reviews I read.

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Holland, Ohio
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86 reviews 86 reviews
65 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 28 cities Reviews in 28 cities
16 helpful votes 16 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 6 June 2013

We saw an advertisement in a brochure about this restaurant and decided to try it. We were not disappointed. The staff was very friendly and attentive to us. The food was well worth the price we paid and we were not disappointed. I tried Liver & Onions and it was excellent. Near the main part of Estes Park. We'll likely... More

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Canon City, Colorado
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10 reviews 10 reviews
8 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 5 cities Reviews in 5 cities
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 5 June 2013

We had lunch at the Big Horn, pleasantly surprised with how big the portions were. The prices were about average for Estes Park and the food was very good/fresh. Our wait person was also pleasant and efficient.

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Texas
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77 reviews 77 reviews
14 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 39 cities Reviews in 39 cities
42 helpful votes 42 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 4 June 2013

This was a great little restaurant. We went to the Big Horn for breakfast. The servings were pretty large. The food was yummy. Great place for breakfast when in Estes Park!

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Lawrence, Kansas
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19 reviews 19 reviews
Reviews in 19 cities Reviews in 19 cities
18 helpful votes 18 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 29 May 2013

We are currently on vacation in Estes Park, Co. and we came upon the Big Horn Restaurant through TripAdvisor. Our first trip to the restaurant was for supper. Upon our entry, we were immediately greeted by a very friendly hostess who showed us our table. Our waitress was extremely friendly, the food (Atlantic Cod and Chicken Fried Steak) was very... More

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