Keystone Ranch

Reviews

• JM

  Jeff Mack

  Jan 5, 2026
  5.0
  ⭐ 5 Stars – The Ranch Is Back! We’ve been enjoying the Keystone Ranch Restaurant for nearly eight years, and our recent holiday visits reminded us why it’s one of our favorite spots. The atmosphere is upscale yet comfortably Colorado, perfect for family dinners, gatherings with friends, or a night out for two. Service was excellent as always. We sat in the bar, where P.J. handled both our drinks and our table—fantastic on both fronts. He also walked us through the updates from the new Chef, who has refreshed the menu while keeping the classics we love. The staples are still there: a wide range of Large Plate proteins, premium Butcher Block cuts, great sides, and the signature Ranch Kettle soup. But the new additions really impressed us—especially the expanded small plates and the four house‑made pastas. During our holiday visits, we tried several small plates (trout salad, burrata beets, duck confit terrine, country pâté), the venison entrée, and three of the new pastas (escargot ravioli, duck stroganoff, spiced bison bolognese). Every dish was excellent. The venison was tender and perfectly seasoned, and the presentation across the board was the best we’ve seen at the Ranch in years. The expanded small plates offer great variety, and the house‑made pastas add a welcome new dimension to the menu—plus more ways to enjoy a great meal at a flexible price point. Bottom line: The new Chef, P.J., and the entire team delivered an outstanding experience. The refreshed menu brings bold flavors and beautiful presentation while keeping the warm hospitality that makes the Ranch special.
• CH

  Christian Hall

  Jan 2, 2026
  5.0
  My partner and I celebrated our anniversary here coming from the Keystone Lodge and Spa. I ordered the venison, and my girlfriend ordered the salmon, and both dishes were exceptional! For drinks, I ordered a Ranch 75 (basically a French 75) and the Paper Plane, the bar has the classics nailed! Catrina made the night special, and Mike talked to us about the history of the Lodge. Overall, this was an amazing spot to spend our anniversary!
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  Gabriel Rhoads

  Dec 30, 2025
  1.0
  This place charges Michelin-star prices while delivering an Outback Steakhouse experience. You typically choose a restaurant like this for exceptional food, a distinctive ambiance, or a memorable experience—ideally, all three. Unfortunately, it delivered on none of them. While the food was decent, nothing stood out as unique, refined, or complex. It was no better than what you’d expect from any competent mid-range restaurant, making the pricing and time difficult to justify. The experience itself was equally underwhelming. Service was inconsistent and inattentive, with forgotten plates, missed orders, and even drinks spilled during service—basic errors that shouldn’t occur at this type of establishment. In the end, neither the food nor the experience justified the time or cost. If you’re looking for average food at a premium price, this is the place to find it.
• AA

  Ashley Austin

  Dec 30, 2025
  3.0
  The Keystone Ranch restaurant has enormous potential and the building itself is a beautiful, classic western log structure. However, there were several issues with our meal here that should not have occurred at this restaurant’s price point ($100+ per person). First, it took the waitress more than 25 minutes to come over to take our order once we were seated. She did not explain the menu as promised either when she did come. We had the Delice de Bourgogne as our appetizer and the soft and creamy cheese was one of the best cheeses that I have ever had. It then took more than an hour for our main meals to come. It took so long that the waitress brought out extra soups for us. My husband’s bison ribeye steak (listed for $125 on the menu) came out cold and they gave us a side of wild mushrooms that tasted like seaweed instead of the mushroom cream sauce he had ordered. We told both our waitress and the man who had brought out the food about us not receiving the sauce. It then took 15 minutes to receive it, meaning that my husband had already finished eating by that time. My steak frites was rather tough and difficult to cut, I honestly have had better at the cafeteria at work. Fortunately, the waitress did take 25% off our bill and waived the mushroom cream sauce due to the issues. Additionally, we were seated in the extension room that did not receive the heat from the main room. We had to ask for them to turn the fireplace back on and had to wear our winter coats for warmth during the dinner. Prior to eating here, I also had received a survey asking about any dietary restrictions and if it was a special occasion. It was our wedding anniversary so I selected that option, but it never was acknowledged. If the restaurant doesn’t intend to acknowledge special occasions, they shouldn’t ask. All together, the experience took more than 2 hours and 15 minutes.
• BM

  Blue Moose

  Dec 24, 2025
  5.0
  Everything was BEYOND AMAZING!! The team really goes above and beyond to make you feel welcome, at home and taken care of. The new chef, Chef Sean, is a Phenomenal Chef that knows how to pair flavors textures and components perfectly. Every bite is perfectly balanced and delicious that makes you wanna go back for more. The new menu, showcases rustic Colorado flavors in an upscale fashion with every bite being better than the last. If you’re looking for a wonderful dinner Look no further than the Keystone Ranch!!

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