Jenna B.
Yelp
Let me explain my rating. Coming to Breckenridge we were excited for an amazing culinary experience on top of the snowboarding. Aside from some middle of the budget places during our stay, we wanted one larger night out. We were between aurum and hearthstone- and decided mainly due to the menu as the reviews looked very similar. The blackberry elk won us over. Excited my husband and I both ordered it. Sadly- The crust was soggy and very little taste of the described garlic granola- the meat itself, recommended cooked medium rare ( which is exactly how we would have preferred it) was very unevenly cooked. I do understand the nuances of cooking bone in meats, but when paying $60/plate, you do expect some level of consistency and excellence. Parts were medium, parts well, and only the parts closest to the bone medium rare. I did have to request salt to finish the bites as they were just slightly lacking. The blackberry sauce was just a plain Demi glaze at best- barely a hint of actual blackberry. There were whole blackberries in the sauce- but they were extremely bitter and unpleasant. If out of season or not able to be obtained, I would have preferred a recommendation way from the dish. The mashed potatoes- decent, the celery was not detected. The shredded Brussels with smoke bacon, were just ok. I had just one piece of bacon in mine, and my husband had three. Minimal seasoning. Having said that- the service was EXCELLENT! Zach, our waiter with the cute bow tie, was awesome!!! So attentive. All of the staff seemed welcoming and amazing and the ambience was just charming. We were checked in on often. If I could rate the service apart from our meals I would. Perhaps we had an off night with the kitchen. That does happen. I would come back and try the lamb, which looked great. I am always willing to give a restaurant a second chance.