Hunter's Chophouse

The story

Crafted with passion, served with love

Old Fashioned Mountain Fare in the Rockies

Hunter's Chophouse in Estes Park, Colorado, sets its sights on something straightforward and satisfying: honest American cooking rooted in the mountain west. The kitchen's focus lands squarely on steaks, wild game, and chops—the kind of fare that makes sense at altitude, after a day in Rocky Mountain National Park, or simply when you want a proper dinner done well.

A Wine Program Worth the Drive

What elevates Hunter's Chophouse beyond a standard steakhouse is a wine program that earned recognition from Wine Spectator with its Award of Excellence. The list is deliberately built around the food: American Viticulture Areas form the backbone, with the best varietals and notable producers selected to stand up to red meat and game. International bottles round out the selection, giving guests room to explore beyond the expected. Alongside the wine, the bar carries an extensive whiskey and whisky list, plus cocktails, beer, aperitifs, and digestifs—enough depth to anchor a full evening.

The Setting and the Spirit

The restaurant describes its identity in four words: Old Fashioned Mountain Fare. That phrase does real work here. There is no pretension in the concept—just a commitment to the classics of American cuisine executed with care in a mountain town. Doors open daily at 4 PM, making Hunter's Chophouse a reliable dinner destination in a region where good evening options can be scarce. The combination of a focused American menu and a wine list serious enough to earn national recognition makes it one of the more complete dining experiences in the Estes Park area.