The Mishawaka

What a great place for excellent food and great vibe. Set in the Mountains west of Fort Collins and right along the Poudre River. Stopped in and was greeted warmly and shown right to our table by the hostess. Bar and pub atmosphere with a rustic feel of nostalgia. The mountains overlook you as the River provides such a scenic feel. There’s more to try on the menu, so we’ll be back for sure. NOTE they don’t accept cash, only card transactions. Well worth it.

Such a venue for live music, great food, and scenic views! Our party of 5 had appetizers on the patio on the perfect weather day. The server was super friendly and knew a lot about the hummingbirds that visit the feeders hanging from the roof over the river. We caught a glimpse of an orange hummer just as we were about to leave. Will definitely be back!

Stopped for a late breakfast early lunch after a hike and sat outside and enjoyed the rushing water and scenic mountains. Great service and delicious food. Here visiting my son and glad we ate here as it had been over 6 years since I ate here. Love the outdoor music area as well!

Took a chilly motorcycle ride up through Masonville and stopped at the Mish for lunch. Their special was grilled cheese with tomato basil soup. Added some hot chocolate to warm the soul. Perfect lunch on a cold day.

We had a small wedding reception at the Mish. I chose this place because my parents got married there when I was 1 year old (36 years ago). Gary negotiated with me because I had it on a Wednesday and it was small. The food was amazing and honestly I had never tasted their food before so we took a small risk there and I am so glad we did! Gary was such a pleasure to work with. So professional and accommodating. He was very thorough and thoughtful. The staff was friendly and so very helpful. The view is so impressive both in the day and at night. When the sun goes down, colored lights shine on the river and mountain side and makes for some beautiful pictures. It was actually my dream wedding come true. Not enough I could say that would come close to how amazing Mishawaka is.

Food is good. Good portions. Reservations for outside sitting. Amazing spot to stop over and eat and enjoy the amphitheater. One of a kind spot by the river. Lots of humming birds and good spot! My son said I need to mention the bugs that bites! His so sweet so he get bug bites hahaha 😆

On a recent trip to Ft Collins from our home in Idaho to visit our oldest son, with our younger son coming up from Durango so we could all spend Thanksgiving together, along with their fiancees, we came on the Friday after Thanksgiving to The Mishawaka. It is a pretty drive along the river up to the restaurant. The inside has a rustic hip vibe. There are signed photos of many famous musical artists, like Joan Baez and Elvin Bishop. There are window tables facing the river inside and there is a deck outdoors with little bubble tents that have space heaters and give you a view of the river. We had to wait a bit to get seated, as they were pretty busy, but they gave us one of these enclosed tables. Our female server was nice but she was busy and so the service was not super attentive. Still, we received our food--once our order was taken--in a timely way. Our party of six ordered the French Dip, Tortilla Soup, Edamame, and I had the Reuben. My sandwich was pretty good, not the best Reuben I've had, and the fries were a little soggy and I like them crisp, Overall, The Mishawaka was a fun experience and I'm glad we got the chance to come.

It's always a joy to work at The Mishawaka! The natural beauty of the Poudre Canyon is a stunning backdrop - perfect for couples looking for a unique and outdoorsy wedding venue. Gary and the rest of the crew are super easy to work with and the food is delicious! If you're dreaming of an outdoorsy, laid-back kind of wedding, The Mish is a great spot.

The food was great! Ambiance and service are fantastic. Crews are also friendly and accommodating. We will definitely come back!

We came from Black Hawk, CO ON LABOR DAY WEEKEND. We were not welcomed very well at all. We were seated outside near the river but waited for someone to offer us drinks or water. We had sat for 20-25 minutes. My wife finally got up and asked a server for someone to help out at the table. She said: " I will look into it" but then continued to talk to her co-worker. It was frustrating and we sat for another 10 minutes before a young man came over and said: "Sorry for the confusion" but there wasn't any confusion. Nobody wanted to actually do their job it seemed. He helped other tables but we had to always ask if we could get something else like water or another round or napkins. It was not a good experience and we felt completely unwelcome. We do ride motorcycles and it felt like maybe it wasn't what they would prefer. An overall look at the staff seemed so lacking. Nobody would clean or pick up a table or do it half assed. I am not sure if it was the generation or just the people running the place. My wife and I won't be returning. I suggest other places especially riding or driving that far for a bad experience. I had to give a star but I would not have given that. Please take some good advice and find another place to enjoy your day and experience.

The views are worth it. The outdoor seating area is great, but they do have indoor seating & a fire place for winter months. This visit we sat inside at the covered patio, the water was low (off season) but so clear and beautiful! Bloody Mary - standard, they do add some pickles, celery, olive and peperoncini. The French onion soup - was so good! Came super hot with the perfect cheesy layer on top, and tons of onions and breading inside. Definitely recommend Usually we get burgers or the fish and chips when we come here (both great!) but on this day we both went for the French dip and it was delicious! Would definitely order again!

We came for the school of rock performance. The event ran smoothly and the venue was very unique and had a real Colorado feel Right in a River, the scenery was fantastic! We had a blast. I wish we had an amphitheater like this in AL. The bar restaurant and outdoor seating were great Highly recommend!!

What a fabulous place to have an outdoor lunch on their patio! Looking at and listening to the river while eating is wonderful. I would love to go back for a concert if we're in the area again. The service was wonderful too!!!

The Mish is a favorite place of mine. This morning they were super gracious to us runners of the Equinox Half Marathon. The food is always great, the music always jams, and the views are scenic and calm.

Not impressed. This was our second visit to The Mish, and it was disappointing. We had a reservation, but despite numerous empty water-side tables, we were told we could not have one because other patrons had reserved them. How do you reserve water-side? I was given two choices online- inside or outside. We chose outside and still had a middle table. The food was mostly ok, but my son's fish and chips were legit awful. The fish was all breading with scraps of "fish"? The fries were ice cold, unseasoned, and looked like they were cooked yesterday. Cold, and limp and disgusting. For a $200 bill for 6 people, the food should at least be fresh and warm. Sure, the location is beautiful, but that is not an excuse to skimp on quality. They also had the bathrooms shut down and only porta-potties open, even for paying guests. Do better, Mish.

We had lunch on the deck of the Mish over the Poudre River today. It's a great location. Our server was great. Lizzie was attentive & helpful. We ordered fish & chips & French dip sandwich. The pieces of fish were quite small and definitely NOT the best I ever had. The sandwich was ok and not great. I had to send the Au jus back as it was way too salty to eat. Prices were reasonable. It would be great if the food raised to the level of the setting and the service!

I've eaten there before a couple of times. No problem, sat outside, Had food and decent service but unfortunately, on a trip to Steamboat Springs decided to stop on the way home and have lunch. my dog and I (too hot to leave her in the car )Walked in and they wanted me to have a reservation for one person. Empty tables everywhere. Then they stated I could sit outside in one of the tables that did not have an umbrella, and I could order premade food from the kiosk outside and a poured glass of wine would have to be gotten out of the bar inside. Huh, granted the two tables next to me had umbrellas and a server ! In these days of overpriced shrink inflation, (where you pay more for less ) I walked out of the place and no, I will not return. Imagine if you go to a restaurant and they say well you can eat here but since you don't have a reservation for one, we have a rusty school desk near the back door by the kitchen and the porta potty's outside. That's how it felt not worth my money.

Oooooo this place is so CUTE! Parking is not ideal on the side of the mountain. I was very impressed by the sound and visuals. Lasers bouncing off the trees makes this place so special. So dang pretty. Intimate setting with great bar food. The season is march through October. If it's in fall or spring it gets pretty chilly dress appropriately.

Fantastic location. We had to deal with a terrible bee situation that made us prematurely leave. Good beer selection. We need to come back.

Had a really great lunch here, enjoy the Reuben sandwich very much. One of the better Ruben sandwiches I've had. The views on the outside deck are absolutely beautiful and make for a wonderful lunch. The staff was very friendly and attentive and the weather at least at this time of the year was perfect. Nothing like eating a great lunch and hearing the river right next to you. Don't forget to bring your camera for some of the better shots you're going to see in the area.

Love it here!! So relaxing and an easy excuse to get up to the mountains. Especially love people watching the kayakers float down the river over lunch. Im already looking forward to going to a concert here in the future

Such a cool place! Gorgeous setting by the river and surrounded by mountains. Friendly service, yummy bar food and great bands line up!

location is great so have a drink and enjoy but the nachos, chili and soups were all below average. Would not recommend if you want to eat.

Chili con carne, onion rings, mozz sticks, Cesar and house side salads were all excellent. Sit outside and enjoy the beauty of the Cache la Poudre river. Pork Chop was an excellent server.

I will never go back to this place ever again! We got our beverages and asked if we could sit outside. The hostess said yes. We were out there 10 minutes before some guy asked us leave the patio because it's supposed to be for reservations only! There were SEVERAL empty tables. As we were leaving I wanted to use the restroom. They said you have to go out to porta potties outside. Even tho they have inside restrooms. Then they had the potty's locked. They were rude so we just left. FYI they are a NO CASH business as well. Just stay away from this place! Not worth it.

I'm not sure there's a restaurant with a better view in the state of Colorado. Nestled in Poudre Canyon, with a patio overlooking/on top the Poudre River, this place has a fun and funky style that is uniquely Colorado. It often hosts live music and has a ton of different seating options including a beautiful patio, a closed in porch, a bar, and a couple different places to watch live music. The food here is OK. It's not going to be something you'll write to tell your grandma about, but you won't leave hungry. The French fries are good and everything else is what you would expect for a mountain grill. There are a variety of food options for both carnivores and vegetarians, and some gluten free options; the jackfruit is a big hit with our vegetarian family member. A couple of warnings for those who are Big and Tall. The chairs are not particularly fat friendly; if you're about a 2XL, you're going to be uncomfortable sitting. There are several spots in the restaurant where the ceiling is about 6'5" so be prepared to duck. Wheelchair accessibility: overall fairly accessible. There are accessible parking spots but we didn't see any with access lanes for a wheelchair van. There is a little bump to get out to the patio, doable if you can wheely in a manual chair but most scooters would get stuck. Bathroom has an accessible stall; it isn't always open but there is a wheelchair accessible porta potty across the street. The staff are very helpful and accommodating. This place is worth a visit, we'll definitely be back as it's one of my in-laws' favorite places!

I was at The Mish today at the next table from Kristi H. She harassed the entire staff and her server was actually Pablo, not Abbott. She seemed to have a great experience with Pablo who was actually her server. What a Karen taking to yelp to spread her poison. We heard Kristi say "I'm going to destroy you on Yelp". Shame on you Kristi H. Very entitled.

Despite being a local of many many many years i have never been to the "mish". I have drove past it many times throughout the years, but this particular weekend after a lovely day of cross country skiing my friends that i was with wanted to stop by there for a drink afterwards. I agreed to go and check it out as i wanted to hang out with my friends a little longer. It was a relatively nice day out so we sat out back on the porch as some gals are still not comfortable with indoor dining due to covid. They do have the indoor outdoor pods out on the porch as well but we opted to not sit in those. As honestly there would be more germs in there than there would be in the actual inside. So we sat on the back porch at a table and enjoyed the view of the river and i guess the area where they have some of their concerts at. Most of my friends ordered beers and seemed to enjoy it. I ordered hot tea however. They brought out a box and you could choose which tea you wanted. That was nice. However, my water was luke warm. Definitely not hot like i was wanting after skiing nor was it worth paying for. i didn't want to complain in front of all my friends and ruin their time so i opted to drink the luke warm tea. I also ordered a hummus and veggies as I didn't pack lunch for our trip and i was hungry. The hummus was good and hence the reason for the better review. I did also appreciate the clearness that their menu was marked with gluten free and vegetarian items. That is always nice when you dont have to ask the server. Our server was okay. Not overly friendly but not rude. I doubt i will come back on my own as was i was not overly impressed, but if friends ever want to stop again i would go to hang with them.

Good service in an interesting environment. The Burgers were cooked as we asked and the French fries were excellent.

We've driven by this place for years and this was our first time stopping in, so glad we did! From the outside you are expecting a dive bar, and not the good kind of dive...but once you walk through the door and see the view of the river and mountains you're glad you stopped. I was a little surprised when we were asked if we had a reservation, this did not seem like the place that would take reservations. Stopped in for lunch and asked for a table on the deck for more of their views. What a surprise to see the large deck overlooking the River and also their outdoor stage and concert area. Would love to come back for a concert! Nice selection on their menu, evidently they are known for their burgers but they also have their Mishawaka Specials. Good beer and drink selection too. We ordered fish and chips, green chili and the turkey, bacon and cheddar sandwich. Fish was great, unique batter and tarter sauce. Hot turkey sandwich with bacon was good. But the green chili was amazing! Service was a little slow (took off one star).

I am updating my previous review of this venue. They don't even deserve a 1 but I have to give them something to post a review. We purchased VIP tickets and parking to see Samantha Fish WHEN THEY WENT ON SALE. We were informed that the concert was rescheduled to September so we changed our plans to accommodate the new date. Now just yesterday, Dylan, the Mish Box Office Manger, emailed me to let me know my VIP WERE CANCELLED. WHY? Dylan claims they oversold VIP so our tickets were cancelled. They oversell tickets. They created this problem and now they screw their customers. They had months to realize this supposed problem but waited until 3 weeks before the concert to tell us our tickets were cancelled. Dylan thinks it makes it up to us that he have been offered free GA Tickets to another concert during 2021 or 2022. What a bunch of crap. How can you guys be trusted again? You can't! A friend that also bought a VIP ticket was told that her ticket was cancelled too. It obvious that the Mish has others that wanted a VIP ticketed so they booted us out and cancelled our tickets. This is unprofessional and dirty handed. So now friends and family members of the Mish will be sitting in our seats and we got screwed. Not cool. We supported the Mish throughout the lockdown and through the entire winter. We froze having Thanksgiving on the Mish deck in the cold - JUST TO SUPPORT THE PLACE. Same thing on Valentines day and a slew of others. We tried to support the Mish out only to get screwed over by some very dishonest people running the Mish. The Mish claims they have over 200 GA tickets available. They insultingly invited us to purchase a GA ticket and come to the concert. What a joke. The Mish screwed up and now has no problem screwing over its long time supporting customers. I'm not sure how they live with themselves when they screw their customers over for something that is clearly their FAULT or due to their dishonesty. Either way, it was unprofessional to do us like that. Your solution is to pick certain VIP ticket holders and say "sorry. We've had a year to make sure we can do our job efficiently and correctly but alas, we cannot. But hey, we'll SELL you some GA tickets because we have plenty of those"? Are we pissed? You bet your ass we are! We will never darken your doors again and will constantly let people know what a fantastic crap show you have going on up there and how dishonest and deceitful you guys really are. Dylan you should be ashamed of yourself. You suck as a person. Your management skills and ability to solve this problem show your complete incompetence. Your mother should be slapped! Ticketing error? I highly doubt it! I hope your friends and family enjoy the show and enjoy knowing how awful you and they are for screwing us out tickets we paid for months and months ago. Avoid this place. Its being run by dishonest, despicable people.

The patio is nice. They need a dishwasher and some better shows. I don't care for plastics in a sit down restaurant. I hope the n put the hummingbird feeders back up.

This place is literally out in the middle of nowhere. A fact that should be evident enough to you based on the multiple other reviews and notices on their website. We ventured out to the Mish for a summertime concert. No food was had on this trip. We splurged when purchasing our concert tickets & secures our parking spot, which is fairly limited. Take advantage of the buses/transport they make available from FoCo, especially if you plan on drinking. Beer prices were fairly reasonable given that this is a concert venue. $13 for 2 beers blew our minds considering we just paid $18 for 2 beers at Alamo Drafthouse the night before! The venue is pretty incredible & small. It makes for an intimate gathering spot unlike most concert venues that cater to megastars, neglecting the value of just experiencing the space & place. In retrospect, I kinda loved that they had no cell service bc it let me enjoy the experience, not worry about doing it for the gram! As for folks commenting on flies and such...you're out in nature. This place is basically a glorified picnic area so don't be freaked out if the cleanliness standards aren't the same as a urban setting.

Over priced. Servers were rude. No bathroom just portapott that hadn't been pumped in a long time. Never will we go there again.

This was my first visit. They sure seem to be on top of Covid concerns with people sanitizing everything. We sat outside but were unable to extend the umbrella (management decision) due to time to time wind gusts that created concerns for a kite effect. The restrooms were outside portable outhouses similar to fairs and venues of that nature. The food was of great portion and everyone enjoyed their food (fish sandwich, burgers, chicken fingers). The view was wonderful, the drive serene and a band was playing for free (and rightfully so - the vocalist wasn't easy on the ears). I recommend this place for a spot to grab a bite along the river to break up your day drive.

After coming here for 40 some years, don't think I'll be back. So, very sad. I was treated like I didn't matter. Only with a reservation, but the table I wanted was reserved, but the people don't show up the whole time, really. Waitress Abbot treated us like garbage. The food isn't even worth the gouging that they do, since they know it's the only stop till Walden. I'll continue to service Vern on my way up the canyon, but won't be going back to the Mish, you should have left it how it was...........SHAME ON YOU DANI GRANT.

We went here as a spontaneous way to have a decent first COVID birthday. I'd never been, but certainly heard of it. The experience was amazing. We walked in and got a nice table near the fireplace and they started me off with a free birthday shot and a Mish Ale - a custom Odell offering only sold here. In terms of the food, I had a burger with pepper jack and sautéed onion. The place did an excellent job with bringing sanitized condiments, etc. to the table and it was a nice to see a bottle of ketchup instead of packets or other inconveniences. Also a treat was the A1 sauce tableside that can really kick off the flavor of a burger - try it if you haven't. I was able to have another Mish Ale as I finished off my meal and it really was good. Fries although probably not too proprietary were really great. Atmosphere is the best there is. I will be taking my family here next time they are in town and the weather is good.

We had lunch at this restaurant today. It was a bit overpriced but the food was good. The service was okay, but I feel compelled to do a review because they add in a 4% "kitchen charge" to the tab without showing that on the menu. I guess they feel they have to sneak in a "kitchen charge" to make a profit. We won't be back because we don't do business with sneaky establishments.

How can you not love this place?! The service was great and the food was even better! Best onion rings I have had in years. I ordered the kids size fish and chips and it was perfect. My only complaint was the french fries - just not the kind I like. The view....oh the view! Spectacular table right at the end of the patio overlooking a beautiful river. Would love to go to a show there but our visiting time didn't allow for that. We had a wonderful lunch and it lived up to what everyone told us!

Not thrilled. They discriminate it seems to me on parties of 2. They try to load 2's into the bar and bar area and only let parties of 4+ outside it appeared the day we stopped. First the hostess told me because I had no reservation but the party of 5 behind me also said they had no reservation but the hostess seated them outside. Every party in the bar were groups of either 1-2. The bar tender was also trying to "waitress'" the bar area, plus the bar seating and make drinks for the entire establishment. Guess how that went for satisfactory service. Wished we hadn't bothered.

Intimate setting with space to roam -- Went for an STS9 show and the sound was perfect and staff was helpful gracious and friendly. A well run outfit. Will certainly say yes to more shows there now that I've gotten a taste for it.

The atmosphere was great next to the River, even though a band wasn't playing. The food was good too.

Beautiful scenery, staff is always super nice, and they have great concerts on the weekends!

What a great spot right on the river the cocktails are great the food is OK. They have these hummingbird feeders hanging over the river with tons of hummingbirds you could literally watch them all day. They also have a concert venue

We have been here several times, and they always have a 15-20 minute wait, when there is plenty of tables available! They even asked if we had a reservation, lol. The staff is not friendly at all!!! We decided to sit at the bar this last visit (2 weeks ago), because their was a 15 minute wait!(again lots of open tables). The bartender walked by us about 6 times, without any acknowledgement. This place needs to up their game in customer service!!! We told ourselves the last time we were there, we would never go back. However, we gave this joint another shot, and it was another disappointment. Won't be going back.

Perfection! Good food! Good music! Great setting! We've lived in Northern Colorado for nearly 4 years. It has been on our to do list since we moved! It did not disappoint.

So yummy and a beautiful ambiance!!!! We enjoyed a yummy burger next to the running river and even saw mountain rams! I had a wonderful experience (:

Just had a wonderful time with family. The food was great, the staff was so much fun and the location (on the Cache la Poudre) was perfect!!! We'll go back! Oh, so Many famous singers have performed there. They have pictures everywhere and it was very very interesting. It's my understanding that a lot of groups will perform there (unannounced) To prep for red rocks and the altitude!!!

Great food and great scenery. Beautiful mountains and the poudre river is right outside. The staff is really unreal. Always friendly and courteous. I love this place and highly, highly recommend it.

I want to thank the entire staff at Mishawaka !! We went to eat diner on 10/3 2020. One of our friends had a medical issue, and the staff was more than helpful. I wish I would have gotten names but I didn't I would recommend Mishawaka any day to anybody BTW the food is always yummy Thanks again to the staff you were amazing Dave Rosh

Wha a fantastic place for live music, food, and a great views. We held our wedding ceremony here last week and had a wonderful experience. The manager, Gary Duvall was extremely helpful in making this day special for us. The staff went above and beyond to have us seated quickly and take our food and beverage orders. A perfect location right on the river, clean mountain air, and spectacular views of the canyon. Thank you to the dedicated staff for all of your hard work and making this a truly special day.

We drove up to have lunch for an early Father's Day treat on Saturday. The food was great. The history of the place, plus the river rolling by underneath us as we ate was quite the atmosphere. Our waiter Zach was excellent, so sweet and happy to answer all of our questions about the place. Thanks!

The Mish has turned into a dive bar. No indoor restrooms even durning afternoon concerts (no running water to wash your hands), they don't take cash any longer and the food is now greasy (has always been expensive). The view from the deck is the only good part.

Had a great experience while on a road trip. A lot of history and ambiance. Food was very good, our table ordered different items and they were all spot on. Service was exceptional! Make sure you make reservations as this place is a "secret" for the locals!

The waitress, Porkchop was outstanding! She knew a lot about the history of the Amish and was happy to share! The food was amazing, and we can't wait to go back!

Great music venue in the middle of nowhere. Many phenomenal acts have played here including The Lumineers. My friend and I went here to see EDM mainstay Desert Dwellers. We arrived early and had a few pints with our food. My chicken fingers and fries ordered was tasty. Our waitress was nice. The venue is cool and well built right by this beautiful river. I encourage you to check this place out. We biked here so I can't review getting on a bus to this destination, which is how many people visit here.

Got the Fish and Chips. I know not to order that in the mountains of Colorado but but I was in the mood for it. The food arrived and the fish was really soggy cold and really really oily. It was definitely the worse meal I ever had at a resteraunt .The fries were the same way. I would give it 0 stars but thats not an option. The views are beautiful and the waitress was ok. Its like the cook didn't even try.