Bird & Jim

Ate twice here during our stay in Estes - both times after our Rocky hikes! The place is so warm n cozy, our server was also very nice and welcoming. The food was great as well! Good vegan options. My favorite was Hallet’s Peak. The cornbread was so soft and delicious… edamame was tasty too. The pheasant soup was so comforting. So was the Jim burger! Gotta say it - My favorite restaurant in Estes!!!

First time here. We loved this place. Cool vibe, super comfortable, great wait staff, great food, great views. Nice menu with wild game and old favorites. Well priced for a higher end historic place nestled in Estes Park. The food, on point, delicious! Drinks, on point, perfectly made. Seating, super comfortable couches and chairs. The views,, breathtaking. Look, if you are in, or near, Estes Park. Make this a must stop in location and enjoy this wonderful little place.

We weren't feeling really hungry, so we hit the appetizers, and they did NOT disappoint. We had great service, great food and drinks. We ordered the beef sliders, balsamic bruschetta, and smoked Pheasant chowder. Sat down at the bar and had very quick and friendly service. The locally brewed beer was great too! We highly recommend this restaurant.

Came in for lunch with a couple of friends—I’m visiting, but they’re locals and brought me here. The food was amazing, service was solid, and the atmosphere was totally on point. We had a great view from our bar table, and I loved the cozy couches and laid-back table setup—it felt really inviting and relaxing. Even had a fun little moment with one of the bar regulars. Great vibes, good times, and seriously good food!

We stopped here after visiting Rocky Mountain Park—perfect location to grab some food after a long day of hiking. We sat at the bar and the bartender was awesome, super friendly and attentive. Our order came out quickly, prices were very reasonable, the burger was tasty, and the place overall had a great vibe. Easy parking too. Highly recommend it!

Every single dish was DELICIOUS, the drinks were amazing, and the service from Jesus was awesome. If you’re in Estes Park, you definitely need to check it out. I wish we’d thought ahead to get a reservation. They get super busy because the food and service is fantastic!!

one of my new favorite dinner spots in Estes! we spilt the carnivore, highly recommend! the buffalo jalapeno cheddar sausage was my favorite. love that they also label gluten free options on their menu.

This restaurant has some pretty great views of the surrounding landscape, and serves some solid food as well After coming here with a large party, we were seated in the outdoor party, which meant we had some fantastic views of the mountains during our meal. I got the Frontier Trout, which as its name suggests was a large piece of trout, with carrots, a few sweet potatoes, and coated in a champagne sauce I thought my trout was very good. It tasted very fresh, the skin on the outside was quite crispy, and the inside was tender - but not falling apart. It retained its shape throughout, but despite trout being a lean fish, it was still very flavorful and enjoyable to eat. Super easy to cut into and enjoy Also, the sauce was fantastic. It was very creamy, and added a great flavor profile to cut against the leanness of the fish The dish was on the expensive side - coming out to $50/person for the fish + a drink. It was a good sized fish, but that's still a lot This would get a pretty high score, but what was odd was when we ordered the mac and cheese to share. This might have been the worst mac and cheese I've ever had in my life, and I've had the microwavable Kraft boxes (those were dark times in college) It was unimaginably bland - it felt like the flavor was somewhere across those mountains that we had a great view of. The pasta was cooked ok, but the cheese tasted like absolutely nothing - no cheese pull whatsoever. It literally just tasted like if you boiled a bunch of macaroni and served that directly. There was less-than-zero salt, and given that, it was for damn sure that nobody thought of the concept of pepper or chili powder, or any kind of spice, while making this. Our table had to ask for pepper, chili flakes, salt, and sriracha, which made it a little bit better, but not by much. I don't get how you can put so much time and effort into one dish and make the other one astoundingly terrible. Overall, I really liked the trout, but have no idea about what happened with the mac and cheese. 7.25/10

Another crazy good deal on wine thanks to John.... Lassengue 2013 at only $90 a bottle. A deal for sure Fantastic food, drinks, and service thanks to Scotty, Skye and Ian (our sommelier) Entertainment via Skye and Scotty for behind the bar ballet.

We were so excited to try this place after being recommended by it, but unfortunately it did not hit the mark for my family. Our service was just okay - our waiter was alright, but nothing spectacular and seemed to be irritated when only one person of the five ordered a drink. The food was brought out quickly though, which was good. My sister ordered the veggie burger which was okay on its own, but the sweet potato fries were drenched in so much oil that you couldn't even taste the fries. She was also turned off by the celery in the burger (not the restaurant's fault, she just has a strong aversion to celery and didn't know it was in there), so most of her food just sat there uneaten. I got a side of mac & cheese and a side of garlic broccolini as my meal, which was definitely an adequate portion size. The mac & cheese was okay - tasted more like buttered noodles than cheese, but suited my plain palate just fine. My mom did enjoy her side salmon and garlic broccolini, but overall we found the prices to be pretty steep for the food. This is definitely a popular spot in Estes Park based on the amount of people in the restaurant, but probably won't be a restaurant we'll be returning to. Pro tip: Make a recommendation several months in advance via Resy in order to get the time you want. I do appreciate the restaurant working with us to move our reservation up half an hour in order to accommodate a show we had to go to.

One of the best choices in Estes Park for a casual upscale meal. The menu has some nice variety, appealing to both the basic palate and to those with a bit of adventure in mind. I would say that it feels like the kitchen would like to go further, but they know who their clientele is. TIP: The main dining room seating area may not match the Colorado Mountain vibe you want. And it's hard to not get seated by the bathroom or on a busy waitstaff traverse. I strongly recommend asking to be seated on the couches of the bar area, sit at the bar itself, or if it's a wonderful Colorado day (we have many!), the outside patio is absolutely beautiful - amazing views of The Craigs/Twin Sisters as well as the peaks behind Bear Lake. Very good food - from burger to salad and roasted asparagus to tender filet. Special mention to the waiter who was incredibly well informed from menu to wine list. Oh, and don't forget to use the check at the end as a postcard to someone back home. The restaurant has a mailbox up front and they will post the stamp for you.

From start to finish, I found the service significantly lacking. We walked in and no one was there to greet us. There were two people waiting ahead of us and it was unknown how long they were waiting. Eventually two people came to the front and one was training the other. She proceeded to explain how to make reservations to the other instead of seating the customers ahead of us. I was blown away that they were doing all of this instead of serving the two people and making them wait even longer than they already had. They eventually seated the two in front of us and we were left waiting. The service here is horrible. We ended up sitting at the bar so we could actually get served. I got the spring salad. It was basically an overpriced side salad for $18. It came out with no dressing and when I pointed this out the person said, "Isn't it on it?" I said that I didn't see it so they got the dressing and I was finally able to eat my lunch. This other person went around training this other person completely clueless of it all and not adequately serving guests. The ambience was only okay because we sat at the bar because it would have taken forever to be served at a regular table due to the poor service. Highly disappointed.

Unfortunately our visit to Bird and Jim did not start off as well - we waited 15-20 minutes after being seated for our waiter to stop at our table. Apparently they were short staffed and he had quite a few tables. He deserves credit for having a great attitude and providing friendly service but it was limited due to the number of tables he supported. The food was excellent. I had the shrimp and grits and my husband got the Lamb T bone. Both came out hot. They specialize in wines at this restaurant and the waiter was helpful in pairing a glass that complemented our meal. The ambiance of the restaurant is fun with great views from the windows. I would definitely be back and hopefully they'll be better staffed for a more enjoyable evening.

We came here after a morning spent in RMNP and were able to be seated right away, but saw a lot of people waiting as we were leaving. I ordered a burger and added mushrooms and onions, and it was delicious. The burger was cooked perfectly to medium, was seasoned well, and was huge. The burger came with the option of a few different types of fries and I went with the standard. The fries were ok, but weren't well seasoned and there wasn't any salt or pepper on the table. After a morning of hiking, I was pretty hungry so I ate them anyway but not the best fries I've ever had. Overall a great experience and would definitely return again.

We enjoyed a dinner for 7 after a good day of hiking at the Rocky Mountain National Park and it didn't disappoint! We had good service and the ambience is pretty nice too. We enjoyed a lot of different entrees and everyone enjoyed what they had. The chicken nuggets were great and the fries were done perfectly. The sweet potato gnocchi was a huge highlight of mine. Definitely would recommend giving it a try if you are in the area!

My partner and I did a walk in for this place on a Friday night and was able to get in at around 8:30 pm which was awesome since most dinner places we're closed in estés park at this time. The interior of the place was super fun and had a lot of really cool wall art. Our waitress was super nice and did a really great job checking in throughout the night. We had the most delicious meal of salmón bowl with the black garlic aioli, garlic butter mushrooms, Cornbread, trout with potato and veggies. The mushrooms we're hands down the best restaurant mushrooms ive ever had. And every bite of my salmón bowl was incredible. The portions were reasonable and we were extremely full by the end of dinner. Will definitely come back here again. :)

Would give this place 11 stars if I could! Food, service and ambiance all awesomesauce. Carnivore: around $60 gets you a giant piece of elk, large filet mignon and game sausage. It is definitely edible all in one meal. This is a really good price compared to what you would pay in Denver or LA for example. 5/5 Veggie Burger: Very tasty! The pickles were sweet and didn't quite go so I was glad they were on the side. Otherwise though the Patty was excellent and seemed like it was housemase, I added pepper jack cheese for $2. But there are a variety of add-ons for two bucks each each that you can put on there. The pretzel bun was excellent it was all around really great. 5/5 Kids chicken nuggets: these are so high-quality that actually one of the dads at the table ordered the adult chicken nuggets after trying one from his kid! You can get regular potato fries, sweet potato fries or fruit as a side. The fruit is a giant bowl of super high quality berries! 5/5 Our server could not have been more helpful, attentive and just an absolute delight! We asked for help when ordering and he gave on point feedback abt the menu items that could guide our decisions between options and was so helpful w the table full of kids. Ambiance is also super cute with an eclectic mountain vibe. We will 100% be back. The location is also really Ideal after a day hiking in Rocky Mount National Park. Happy hour is open to 4 PM with decent $6 cocktails and $2-3 off beer/wine.

Our server Ivan was very pleasant and helpful with the menu! Our view from the patio is so breathtaking! We ordered the bruschetta and it's wasn't too great. And we ordered the chips and onion dip that was so good. The grilled salmon plate was absolutely phenomenal!

While we had to wait a bit for a table..once we got seated our server was attentive, gave us great recommendations and helped us order. Once we ordered the food came out quick! And wow it was amazing. The chips were delicious, the elk steak was like nothing I've had before. And the trout dip hit the spot! The ambiance of the restaurant is nice, big well lit space. I would go back again- and I would recommend!

We came to try this place after going to a park. Got the smoked pheasant chowder, which was really tasty. Also got the bison burger. I've never had bison before and it was absolutely delicious. Well cooked. Good place.

A great place to stop to eat. The interior is decorated in a rustic chic look. The view from the patio of the mountains is stunning. The food was delicious. We had Shrimp and grits and also the halibut. Both were delicious. Our server Elizabeth was so friendly and knowledgeable! A definite favorite place on our vacation!

Definitely recommend a reservation, it seems like this place is pretty popular (and for good reason). I seriously wanted to try everything. We eventually landed on the trout and sweet potato gnocchi after our bruschetta appetizer. Really cool atmosphere with artwork and unique items all over the walls. Service was awesome - Delilah was very attentive. We were in Estes park for two nights, came here on the first night and I wanted to come back again the second night but my wife wouldn't let me.. It seems like the menu changes pretty often so I posted an updated menu. Awesome meal and experience so you definitely need to hit this place up if you're in town for a night or two.

Bird of Mouth With just one-day in Denver, we only had time for two restaurants to dine at and I insisted that one be something "uniquely Colorado." And with their locally sourced proteins and vegetable from regional farmers and ranchers, and a chef-driven menu, Bird & Jim fit the bill to a T. The Good: *Reservations available thru Resy *Great cowboy country décor *Nice location overlooking the Rockies and just a short drive (±10min) from the entrance of the park. *Great bar program that features local wines and beers on draught. *Friendly service *French fries were handhandcut and fantastic *Pheasant Chowder was good and almost too salty, but the seasoning was just perfect. Two more flakes of salt and it would've been over, but they did it expertly. *Both our burgers were cooked well and had a lot of flavor, but nothing mind-blowing. Just good, solid burgers. The Meh: *Parking lot is a bit on the small side. Might be tough to park during busier hours. The Ugly: *Driving thru the heart of Estes Park to get here was a bit of a shit-show, especially with all the construction going on in the Downtown area. Conclusion: Good solid tasty food and brews in a great location.

What an amazing view first of all when you sit outside. It's so refreshing to eat outside on a nice day. We weren't too hungry, so we didn't want any heavy dishes. We started off with the chip and dip which wasn't bad. As always, there's never enough dip for the amount of chips. The chips appeared to be made fresh daily and they're huge! Next were the mushroom fries, which was "chef's kiss". They were truly a delight and surprisingly done really well. Probably one of my favorite dishes. The batter has just the perfect crisp and inside was moist and not overly dry. For our entree we split the simple green salad and the pheasant soup. The salad was nice and refreshing, while the soup was very flavorful. It was a bit heavy on the salt, but I could have that taste over and over again. We drank every last drop. Service was very attentive and the waiter was indeed knowledgeable. I will have to come back here in the future. It's family friendly also, with plenty of seating. It seemed like you needed reservations if you wanted to sit inside though.

Warm, friendly, bouncy restaurant. It was a great way to finish a day hiking in Rocky Mountain National Park. The restaurant was built on all old deck. Where we were seated, the whole table bounced as people walked by. We has great service, but they forgot to bring my wife's glass of wine. We had to cancel it at the end. We enjoyed our dinner. All of the food sereed fresh. We would return if ever in the area again. We will try to stay in Estes Park if we return as well.

Lively atmosphere. We didn't have a reservation but they were able to see us outside with the heaters, which was really nice. Our server was friendly but we did have a long wait for our entrees. Caprese salad - not a ton of mozzarella but still very tasty. Black cod - tastes good but a different flavor profile than what I'm used to when getting it at Japanese restaurants. My favorite was the Cheeseburger which was delicious and just what was needed after a long hike. the sweet potato rounds were also crispy and really good. Tip: ask for the aioli dipping sauce. They have heaters on the porch to keep you warm at night.

Very popular location, we were lucky to get a high top by the bar. Menu is amazing local selection. Started with pheasant chowder, unusual and delicious. Would highly recommend to order alongside the cornbread. We ordered shareables for our main course and the sizes were generous and the elk strip loin and game sausage were both excellent along with the potato mousselline. Prices were great for the quality of food. Also loved the back story on Bird and Jim, two characters from the early establishment of Estes Park. Parking can be tight so be prepared to come in your smaller vehicle to make it easier for yourself.

Make a reservation. This place is packed. Great fresh locally sourced food. Everything we ordered from the Trout to the salmon and crudités and Brocolli was amazing. Dalilia was a great waitress.

If you find yourself in Estes Park, make sure to carve out some time to visit Bird and Jim. I love the inviting ambiance that reflects modern, rustic, eclectic yet harmonious decor. The real jewel of Bird and Jim, however, is its picturesque outdoor seating. With breathtaking views of the surrounding mountains and trees, it's the perfect backdrop for a meal. The food did not disappoint. Each dish tasted so fresh. I was surprised at the quality of the food. I think my burger may have had heirloom tomatoes. I really was not expecting the food to feel so ~fancy~ but it felt special and not like a typical casual restaurant. Major points for the vegan options as well! Service at Bird and Jim is great. The staff are warm, attentive, and knowledgeable about the menu, enhancing the overall experience. Their passion for food and hospitality is evident and contributes greatly to the welcoming atmosphere of the place. Bird and Jim is a must-visit for anyone in Estes Park. Highly recommended!

Hostess seemed not happy that we didn't have a reservation and told us she needed the table back in an hour even though the restaurant was basically empty. Kind of an odd thing to say to people when you're not busy. Our server was nice and attentive but the food was just not good. The fries don't have any salt on them which was very odd. Everything was flavorless and mediocre. I do not recommend.

Lunch with girlfriends today. Six of us. Kate was our server and answered any questions, was happy and courteous. Two of us enjoyed Old Fashioned drinks which were outstanding! I was ecstatic to see the Burrata and Butter Lettuce back on the menu! It tasted fabulous! We enjoyed our meals, the ambiance, and artwork of DeeDee Hampton on the wall above us!

Pheasant soup was pleasant but the bison burger was just not good the fries were cold and our experience overall was not a pleasant one other than the waitress being polite although she seemed stressed from running around as we got a couple funny looks of impatience. We are from las vegas and know good food i honestly would not recommend the burgers, maybe try something Else. We won't be coming back to find out if other items are good as the burgers were just so bad.

I'm sorry to say that I had high hopes for this place. From the moment you walk in the door to the moment you leave is utter disappointment. First, we walk in the door and the girl who sat us down told us to be done by 5:30 p.m. in a rude manner, waitress comes over to greet us and asks if we're ready to order and gets an attitude when we told her the table needs a second, food arrives and is cold and missing a ton of ingredients you'd add to a basic burger. Turns out you have to add it on as an extra charge otherwise you're just getting bread with a patty, it took awhile to get the food and it came to $94 for 3 burgers. Overall, I'd say to check other places unless you're looking for a bad experience then this is your place.

My husband and I stopped by for dinner on NYE. They were only serving a prix fix menu. They allowed us to share one, which is great since I can't eat a lot. Everything on the menu was beyond perfect. They have a phenomenal wine and whiskey selection. Our server was Delilah and she was fast, attentive and friendly. The dining room was charming and while it was super busy, it wasn't all that loud. Definitely atop and eat when you're in town.

Come and try the pheasant chowder. Seriously, you won't regret it. (Also, on the plus side, it is very close to the entrance of Rocky Mountain National Park.)

Tons of open tables, yet a female staff sat us right in front of the bathroom--what a great start! The smell was pretty hard to miss. I asked if we could move, and had to literally point at other seats just to get a response. At first, I wondered if it was because we were just a party of two... but then other parties of two who came in after us were seated far from the bathroom. We're two Asians, if that helps paint the picture, but apparently reviews show that we're not the only ones who've been amused by how they treat their guests. I thought maybe I could let it slide if the food was great or at least cheap...But here I am writing this review instead. The attached photos were taken right after we finally got moved away from the toilet stench, just to show how many empty tables there actually were. The yellow check mark shows where we were first seated.

Great food, cute vibe inside and very friendly staff. Definitely a place to take your family when they're visiting you in town. Would come again :,)

Great food in Estes Park! Restaurant has a porch seating which has a view of the Rocky Mountain National Park, icing on the cake! Staff is friendly and knows the menu well. The interior is a colorful happy vibe. One of the walls contain paintings of colorful animals. I tried the salmon, filet mignon and the pheasant chowder. All very good. Their bread pudding was also excellent - Warm pudding with vanilla ice cream on top. We always go back!

Loved this spot! We got hungry on our way to Rocky Mountain, and this place seemed to fit the bill. We ate in the bar/lounge area, and it was perfect with a lovely view of the mountains while we chilled on a couch. It was nice after a long drive. If I could eat the caprese salad and melon and prosciutto salad every day during summer, I would. The cornbread muffins were yummy, but very crumbly, and the butter was cold so very hard to spread. That's the only thing I see that would benefit from a change - whipped butter, maybe? My partner said his burger was one of the best he's had. Also, props for having decent mocktails.

This place has plenty of seating! The parking is a bit of a challenge but once you are in, there's plenty of tables. The pls e has also very nice decor. We came here with my family and the kids got their chicken tenders and Mac n cheese! The chicken tenders were amazing for a kids meal. The Mac and cheese was very creamy and tasty. I got the chicken and my husband got the carnivore! The sausage was my favorite! It has spice! Our waitress was very nice and quick. The service to get the food took a little longer than what I use to but they were very busy! Overall it's a great place to eat! Lots of good to select from as well.

Hailey W. was AMAZING! She was very sweet and welcoming! She was quick with getting our drinks and food out. She checked on us regularly and had great customer service. Hailey was polite, professional and very courteous! Everything we ordered was delicious. We greatly enjoyed the whole experience and will be returning!!

This is an amazing Mountain side restaurant in Estes park with excellent ambiance, amazing food and great service. I took my boyfriend here to celebrate his birthday and we couldn't have picked a better place to celebrate the special occasion! I love how inclusive the menu is for every diet. They have multiple vegan, gluten free, vegetarian and carnivore options. I had the Hallette peak bowl, which was outstanding! The squash was so fresh among the wild rice and the creamy saffron sauce made the dish extra special. We also shared the sweet potato rounds which were cooked to perfection and paired nicely with the phenomenal honey mustard sauce. It was a delicious wholesome meal followed by a tasty birthday apple crumble! We also had cocktails, which were very good, but the presentation could be improved. They looked very simple, but had a nice kick and were very flavorful. The restaurant has many wonderful details that set it apart from other places. I love the unique history and the ties to longs peak. I especially loved the postcards that they provide that they mail for you, free of charge! I would highly recommend bird & Jim.

My wife and I visited Bird & Jim on our anniversary and we couldn't have been more thrilled with the meal. It was easily our favorite meal of our 4-day trip to Estes Park. The atmosphere was fun and unique and the service was exceptional. Mina went out of her way to make the meal special and provided great recommendations. We tried the Pheasant Chowder, Sweet Potato Gnocchi with Bacon, Lamb Bolognese, Elk Striploin and Bread Pudding. Every single item was delicious but we'll talk about the chowder and the gnocchi for a while. We can't wait to come back the next time we're in town.

Within the tiny town of Estes Park, there are only so many upscale restaurants to dine at. I told my partner that we should leave my dogs in our hotel room for a night and try out the highly-rated Bird & Jim. Fun spot. There's a small (very dark) parking lot. It probably would have been better to make reservations, but we decided to just walk in and sit at the bar. It was crowded! I started with a Dirty Gin Martini which was alright. Had to get the 6oz Elk Striploin because first time. Tasted like game, as expected. Garlic Broccolini on the side. Service was great. Had the Red Wine Poached Anjou Pear for dessert, which is one of my favorite things in the world. Overall felt like a classy evening at an old lodge. Definitely worth checking out once.

Food was excellent all around but the service was slow and it was clearly because our server had too many tables to juggle; she hustled the whole time we were there. The ambiance made you feel warm and cozy on a fall day but also classy. We'd come back if we know the servers were not juggling so much where we then wait for a long period of time for everything.

Lovely heated patio (though perhaps a little too toasty) and cozy restaurant with a bar at the entrance--make a reservation. We were able to get in with a large party without one but had to wait a bit. The menu is quite large. We enjoyed burgers with normal or waffle sweet potato fries, the trio of pimento, hummus, and smoked trout dips with crackers and crudite, and a trio of elk strip loin, filet, and spicy game sausage, and broccolini, and garlic aioli, and the peach and burrata caprese salad. Good wine selection, and friendly service. It's a great spot and we considered coming back a second night in a row!

Although the food was good, and the ambiance lovely, the staff was cold and detached-- except for our waiter, who was polite but forgot drinks entirely (did not include on the bill; no harm, no foul, but if you are billing yourselves as fine dining then forgetting a cocktail before dinner is a let down.) Delicious elk steak, and delicious buffalo burger. Nice salad. Pheasant chowder was tasty but obscenely small portion at $14 cup/bowl (slightly larger than cup but not nearly a bowl.) Kids pasta was overcooked mush; my son wouldn't eat it. Bread stale. Mostly, you can overlook lots of things if the food is yummy with positive attitude and fair pricing; this had neither. Maybe we had an off night re: attitude? We might return as a couple to give it another shot, purely based on the few things we thought were tasty.

Oh gosh how I wanted to give it more stars! It was a recommended place by a friend who went there for dinner. We were in the area and decided to try it for lunch I got the fish and chips and my partner got the salmon. The one star is because the salmon was alright The not other stars was due to my food and the experience. As soon we were seated and asked for our order I mentioned I would like some Hp or AI sauce with my fish and chips the server had no idea what that was so I said a steak sauce and his response was "yeah we don't carry that as our boss hates steak sauce". That was odd! Anyway the fish and chips was terrible. Mostly very oily and felt caked with batter (see pics). Anyway the server never came back to as us if we wanted anything else and I had to flag another server to ask for another drink. Overall I wanted this to be a nice place but sad it was not.

Really enjoyed the atmosphere of this unexpected stop on vacation. The staff was delightful and views beautiful. We really enjoyed our drinks and the charcuterie. For lunch, we got the elk striploin and petite filet mignon with the black truffle aïoli. For our shareable side we chose the mac & cheese. My husband REALLY enjoyed the elk. I liked the texture, but not the taste. I'm gonna say it was a win. The filet mignon was NOT a win, the fillet was slightly chewy, almost like it was boiled. I don't know who calls that black truffle aïoli, the only thing you could taste was straight mayonnaise. Mayonnaise is your base, it shouldn't be the flavor. I was not impressed with it at all on any level. Stay away from the mac & cheese as well, it was runny and tasted like very watery parmesan. I never utilize salt pepper at a restaurant, but I did here. I truly feel awful, but this is the honesty of what we tried. Like I said, it was not a complete bust. We really enjoyed the drinks, the atmosphere, and the charcuterie. Maybe this is more of a sip and snack type of place? I'm sure we will go to Estes Park again, and we will have to give it another chance but try different items.

On of the better spots in Estes Park, and worth a dinner stop if you are in town and want a somewhat splurgy "mountain chalet" relaxed meal with friends before you hike the Rockies. Half of their dining room is filled with couches and tables, for more of a casual experience. We enjoyed eating in a more non-traditional way here, on chairs and couches in the bar area. There is also a dining room next door if your party wants to sit together at a table. Prices are on the higher side for Estes and service was excellent. Bird and Jim is a fine place to enjoy a glass of wine, or a delicious burger or a summer burrata salad with fresh, ripe tomatoes.

Carnivore 3 tender elk tenderloin, gamy lamb t-bone, tough blackberry bbq buffalo flank, flavorful garlic broccolini, sea salt potatoes Fried Chicken Sandwich 3 avocado, cheese, guajillo sauce, applewood smoked bacon Sweet Potato Rounds 5 large, thick, round slices, salted, lightly fried on the outside

Definitely the best food experience we had in Colorado. Sitting in the patio is a must. It's shaded and the views of the Rocky Moutain National Park are breathtaking. My wife and I tried the Elk Striploin & Bison Burger. They were both perfect. The elk was one of the best steaks I've ever had. Seasoned perfectly and it cut like butter. For $16 I would get that again and again. The bison burger was well made and was delicious. We had the bread pudding for dessert and it was very good as well. The service here is attentive and kind. Do not skip Bird & Jim.

Lunch after going to the top of Rocky Mountain National Park, over 12,000 ft elevation. Seated in less than 5 minutes. Nice tall table, good lighting, and an open kitchen. Good server that was quick and efficient. I ordered the Waygu burger with fires and the Wife had the Heirloom tomatoes, peach, mozzarella, basaltic glaze caprese salad and a salmon filet. (No pics, left my phone in the car) Food was great; cooked well, quality ingredients and presented well. The Wife raved about both the salad and the salmon. I liked the burger but probably wouldn't pay $20 for it again. The have elk and other game meats on the menu if that is your thing.

This restaurant was located next to the hotel we were staying at in Estes Park. It has a great rustic interior with a friendly staff. The spreads were ok but all 3 of them tasted very similar and the cherry crackers were weird with them. The half chicken was juicy and delicious. The bread pudding was so so good besides the caramel tasted slightly burnt. Great restaurant in Estes Park.

Food was phenomenal. We loved everything. The caprese salad with peaches was so refreshing. The poke bowl was loaded with tuna. The elk and salmon were amazing! Service was great (we sat at the bar). All the bartenders were very friendly and kind. Atmosphere is great! A must visit while in Estes park.

Great food and service. Quality ingredients. Everything tasted great and good prices on drinks. Fun atmosphere and decorated nicely. The burgers are great. The lamb t-bone was made perfectly.

We finished our day around 4-5pm in Rocky Mountains National Park and wanted to get a meal before heading back to Boulder. Bird & Jim had great reviews so we decided to try our luck for a table of 5 and luckily got seated right away. They have an extensive menu of mostly American food and I was surprised prices were pretty on par with NYC! We got a few things to share, but nothing was really that great - Simple garden salad: we opted for the large for $15 and didn't add any protein. DO NOT get this... I know it says simple, but it was VERY simple and at $15, I would expect way more. It was so small and not worth it at all - Tomato caprese with peaches and burrata: This dish was so cold, like it came straight out of the refrigerator, and the peaches seemed like they were canned. The bread looked toasted/grilled, but was also rock hard and cold - Burger/veggie burger: probably the safest options you can get here, but I liked that the Impossible burger came with guac Overall, wouldn't come back here, but we didn't do too much research as we were exiting the park and just went with a restaurant with good ratings on yelp