Cripple Creek, Colorado is one of the best places for both tourists and locals to visit, but did you know we also have some amazing restaurants and dining establishments? If you have a hankering for something tasty, you’ll strike it RICH with a wealth of dining options in the casinos as well as smaller, local offerings. From special prime rib and seafood buffet nights to great local Asian specialties, to pizza, burgers and breakfast and everything in between, Cripple Creek will have something delicious to whet your appetite (and your whistle!)
Cripple Creek is a fun place to visit AND dine!
Boiler Room Tavern
Enjoy full bar service and a light bar-fare menu in the Boiler Room Tavern at the Hotel St. Nicholas. Patrons enjoy the Tavern’s laid-back atmosphere and eclectic décor, as well as the Tavern’s outdoor patio overlooking Cripple Creek and the Sangre de Cristo Mountains. The Boiler Room Tavern offers periodic live entertainment. Call ahead to inquire about hosting special events.
Down Under at The Midnight Rose Hotel & Casino
The Down Under is a fine-dining restaurant located in the Midnight Rose Hotel & Casino. Historic brick, a rich oak floor and low light provide a pleasing and romantic ambiance. The Down Under now features generous buffets four days a week, Thursdays through Sundays. Choose from an expansive wine selection and finish your dining experience with a decadent dessert. Visit the Down Under for a veritable cornucopia of delicious choices.
Dynamite Dick’s
Located on the second floor of the Midnight Rose Hotel & Casino, Dynamite Dick’s has plenty of variety and provides you with a quick break without having to sacrifice on taste. Dynamite Dick’s features classic fare, including salads, soups, sandwiches, desserts and more. Serving breakfast, lunch and dinner – all served by the friendliest staff.
Lombard’s Restaurant
Lombard’s Restaurant in the Double Eagle Casino is a great option if you’re looking for delicious, casual dining. Open for breakfast, lunch and dinner seven days a week. Lombard’s serves a variety of fare, including a full soup and salad bar, steaks, flame-broiled seafood, filets, pastas, burgers and specialty sandwiches. Be sure to check out the special menus for kids and seniors, as well as the wine menu featuring Colorado wines.
Maggie’s Restaurant
Located in the lower level of the Colorado Grande Casino, Cripple Creek’s famous Maggie’s Restaurant offers breakfast, lunch and dinner, seven days a week, with a special children’s menu and a separate street entrance. The restaurant offers quality steaks, seafood and burgers in a classic, elegant restaurant setting. Parking is available on 3rd Avenue or in the casino’s lower parking lot.
McGill’s Pint & Platter
This Irish-themed restaurant is packed with lots of personality and a great menu. Patrons will first notice the amazing bar, beautiful facilities and unique decorations. Featuring a menu of classic all-American choices, the Pint & Platter is a great place to enjoy breakfast, lunch and dinner. Be sure to ask for a specialty drink or a draft beer in a 20 oz. pub glass – McGill’s Pint & Platter is the only place in Cripple Creek serving Guinness on tap.
Mid City Grill
Located in the middle of the action inside Century Casino, the Mid City Grill features all-American food serving breakfast, lunch and dinner seven days a week. Menu items include classic breakfasts, burgers, sandwiches and steaks. Our unique Colorado, all-natural ranch-to-table selection features Red Bird Farms chicken, buffalo sirloin and a Mountain Man Burger. Finish your meal with a great selection of pies. Join the Gold Club to earn comps and eat for free! Mid City Grill opens every morning.
The Miner’s Pick
Located in the lower lever of the Brass Ass Casino, the Miner’s Pick is a great place to stop if you are on the go. Offerings include great snacks, pizza, calzones, sandwiches, salads, fresh fruit, chips, coffee, tea, sodas and more. Open 24 hours a day, seven days a week to fit your schedule.
The Steakhouse
Fine dining in a relaxed environment is an understatement. You’ll see why The Steakhouse is the #1 rated steakhouse in Southern Colorado and why people come from Colorado Springs to enjoy. Choose from bone-in ribeye, stuffed lobster tail, fresh salmon, pasta and more. Reservations are strongly recommended but not required.
Winfield’s at The Double Eagle Casino
Winfield’s Restaurant is a beautiful location to enjoy fine dining. Open Fridays and Saturdays, reservations are encouraged. There are numerous entree options, including Filet Mignon, Lamb, Atlantic Salmon, Herb Parmesan Crusted Seabass, Champagne Seafood Pasta and more.
Victor Dining
Victor is just down the road from Cripple Creek and has some tasty little places to stop for food.
The Fortune Club Diner
The Fortune Club Restaurant & Hotel is housed in the original building of a 1899 brothel. We offer visitors a chance to stay in this historic establishment, offering 10 fully furnished rooms (due to the historic nature of the facilities, rooms do not have private baths). This unique establishment serves some of your favorite meals right off the grill and don’t forget to grab ice cream for dessert!