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Salt Creek Steakhouse

4.6
·491k reviews·,

A quintessential Colorado steakhouse with a cozy log-cabin feel, offering hearty meals and attentive service. Ideal for group dinners.

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Salt Creek Steakhouse

Salt Creek Steakhouse

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Must-see attractions

A quintessential Colorado steakhouse with a cozy log-cabin feel, offering hearty meals and attentive service. Ideal for group dinners.

4.6
(491k reviews)

"Enjoy top-notch service and perfectly cooked steaks in a rustic, family-friendly log-cabin setting."

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Reservations for Small Groups

Consider reservations for smaller parties to avoid wait times and ensure a quieter dining experience.

Seek Out Top Servers

Request a table in sections served by well-regarded staff like Violet for an enhanced experience.

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Quick Facts

Open·Closes 9PM

Cuisine

Steakhouse

Price

$$$

Phone

(970) 453-4949

Address

110 Lincoln Ave, Breckenridge, CO 80424, USA

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Medium

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Chef Special Crab-Stuffed Filet

Chef Special Crab-Stuffed Filet

Indulge in the decadent crab-stuffed filet, a signature dish elevated with succulent lobster.

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Cozy Log-Cabin Ambiance

Cozy Log-Cabin Ambiance

Experience a warm, inviting atmosphere with rustic log-cabin decor and mountain accents.

Exceptional Service

Exceptional Service

Enjoy attentive and friendly service from a knowledgeable staff, with servers like Violet receiving high praise.

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fried chicken sandwich and fries yes please!!! Fav spot in Breck for lunch / dinner 🤤 horseshoe restaurant 📍 #breckenridgecolorado #breckenridgerestaurants #breckenridge
@kaylamakenzii
988 likes • 34.7K views

Reservations for Small Groups

Consider reservations for smaller parties to avoid wait times and ensure a quieter dining experience.

Seek Out Top Servers

Request a table in sections served by well-regarded staff like Violet for an enhanced experience.

One of the most beautiful views from a restaurant 😮‍💨🥹 #colorado #breckenridge #fyp #moutains #ski
@josiee.c
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It’s a restaurant in a heated igloo 🌨️ the food was mid but the experience was great ❄️ #breckenridge #colorado #thingstodoincolorado #placestoeatincolorado #winterwonderland #snow
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Visit During Off-Peak Hours

To potentially avoid crowds and enjoy quicker service, try visiting on weekdays or outside of peak times.

Explore Beyond Steaks

Venture beyond traditional steaks to try unique offerings like bison or other chef specials.

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Reservations for Small Groups

Consider reservations for smaller parties to avoid wait times and ensure a quieter dining experience.

Seek Out Top Servers

Request a table in sections served by well-regarded staff like Violet for an enhanced experience.

Visit During Off-Peak Hours

To potentially avoid crowds and enjoy quicker service, try visiting on weekdays or outside of peak times.

Explore Beyond Steaks

Venture beyond traditional steaks to try unique offerings like bison or other chef specials.

What Travellers Say

4.6
(491k reviews)

Reviews Summary

Salt Creek Steakhouse offers a quintessential Colorado dining experience with a cozy log-cabin ambiance and generally well-prepared steaks. Many guests praise the attentive service, particularly singling out servers like Violet. However, some reviews mention inconsistent food quality, with occasional bland steaks and issues with preparation, and the atmosphere can become quite loud with large parties, impacting the overall dining experience.

"Fantastic restaurant with a quality staff. We initially visited Salt Creek for after dinner drinks while on a ski trip. We had too much fun and inadvertently left a bag at the restaurant. Luckily, I live in Colorado. I called the manager, and he set it aside for me. Thank you to Violet who found the bag at her bar and turned it in.

A few days later, I drove up to retrieve my bag and the staff was totally on it. Thank you!! I opted to stay and have dinner and asked to sit in Violet's section. I ordered the special which was the crab-stuffed filet, with poached lobster. It was perfectly cooked and delicious. Service provided by Violet was excellent, and I enjoyed chatting with her about international travel plans, and places we both want to visit. She's a nice person, and a great server. I found that everyone I interacted with was friendly, and knowledgeable.

I certainly go back, and recommend that if you're looking to get away from the crowds on Main St. then walk one block and visit this wonderful establishment."

John Hill

"Dinner was incredible!! Huge compliments to the chef! The steaks were cooked perfectly and the food came out hot and fresh!
The atmosphere is normally amazing but there was a pretty big party in there that was incredibly loud and obnoxious. When you are spending that much money, you would like to be able to enjoy your food.
Service was good but a little slow. It was a new person so understandable."

Veronica Lopez

"Honestly, I had a very mixed feelings about this restaurant. So , this restaurant is pretty pricey, I expected delicious steak since it is a steakhouse and it was not cheap. What we got was bland ribeye steak that was served with raw baked potato. We ordered our kids medium plus prime steak. They served medium rare steak with bulk of fat on top that wasn’t even melted. My two kids barely ate it, they were disgust to eat it. The server was so busy, that she didn’t wait to ask and see if we were satisfied with our steak. We had to call her to ask for the bill and complain about that steak. She did gave us some discount for that steak though. I’ll tell you this, this steakhouse was not better than chain outback steak house . Also we ordered burratina salad. I’m fan of salads and was excited to try something new, this salad was super unseasoned , only slices of bread with pesto on it was good from that salad. The whole experience of this place was very disappointing for me. I’ve tried better steaks in cheaper places. I’m still confused why this place was packed with people . Sorry, that I posted half eaten food, forgot to take pictures on time."

Anastasiya Buzikevich

What People Like

Perfectly cooked steaks
Attentive and friendly service
Cozy log-cabin atmosphere

What People Dislike

Inconsistent food quality
Loud atmosphere with large groups
Pricey

Frequently Asked Questions

Signature dishes include the crab-stuffed filet topped with lobster and various steak cuts, as well as BBQ options. The bison plate is also a unique choice.

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Reservations are recommended, especially for larger groups (5+ people) or during peak times, to avoid potential waits.

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The restaurant has a cozy, family-friendly atmosphere with a log-cabin feel, featuring rustic decor. It can get loud when busy.

Google Review

The menu indicates gluten-free options are available. It's advisable to inform your server of any specific dietary needs.

Guests frequently praise the attentive and friendly service, with specific mentions of servers like Violet for her excellent care.

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Some diners have experienced inconsistent food quality and found the restaurant to be quite pricey. The noise level can also be an issue.

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