Crested Butte’s Best Steak House
5-9pm Thursday through Monday
About Us
Elk Ave. Prime Steak house is located in the heart of downtown Crested Butte on Elk Avenue. We feature the highest quality hand cut USDA PRIME steaks, pastas, lamb chops, elk, pork chops, fresh garden salads and more. We also have a great kids menu.
We have a vast array of import and domestic beers as well as the largest wine selection in the valley. You can enjoy any of our drinks from our outdoor patio or cozy up next to our fireplace, it’s great after a long day of skiing, mountain biking, or hiking.
Elk Ave. Prime is one of the largest venues in Crested Butte, ideal for large parties.
Menu/Subject to change
APPETIZERS
JUMBO SHRIMP COCKTAIL
House Made Cocktail Sauce 22
JUMBO LUMP CRAB CAKE
Over Corn Crema, Fried Green Tomato & Parsley Oil 20
TEMPURA FRIED BRUSSELS SPROUTS
Tempura Beer Battered Brussels Sprout Leaves, Parmesan, Balsamic Drizzle 12
HONEY PEPPER BACON
House made daily, Smoked Honey Pepper Bacon 18
BACON WRAPPED DIVER SCALLOPS
U-8 Sea Scallops wrapped in Bacon, seared and served over Truffle Polenta 22
BUFFALO SAUSAGE RAVIOLI
Ravioli stuffed with Buffalo Sausage & Aged Cheese, sautéed in Sage Brown Butter 15
SEARED HUDSON VALLEY FOIE GRAS
Pan seared 7oz Hudson Valley Foie Gras, Truffled Grits, Cabernet Demi, local Pea Tendrils 35
SOUP & SALADS
TOSSED GREEN SALAD
Mixed Greens, Choice of Dressing 12
KNIFE AND FORK CAESAR
Romaine Lettuce, Parmesan, Roasted Garlic Croutons, House-Made Caesar Dressing 14
CLASSIC WEDGE
Iceberg Lettuce, Grape Tomatoes, Bacon, Blue Cheese Crumbles and Dressing, with Crispy Tobacco Onions 14
ELK AVE PRIME SALAD
Mixed Greens, Grape Tomatoes, Boiled Egg, Avocado, Cucumbers, Bacon & Blue Cheese Crumbles, Garlic Croutons 15
STEAKS
FILET MIGNON, 8oz or 10oz
Gold Canyon, Colorado 90 Day Wet Aged Tenderloin 48/58
COLORADO LAMB CHOPS
Summit Creek, Colorado, two grilled double-cut Rib Chops 58
16oz WAGYU NEW YORK STRIP
Rosewood Ranch, Ennis, Texas 65
18oz WAGYU RIB-EYE
Heartbrand Beef, Flatonia, Texas 65
18oz BONE-IN RIB-EYE
Creekstone Farms, Kansas, USDA Prime, 48 Days Dry Aged 60
10oz BUFFALO FILET MIGNON
Colorado, 63
COLORADO ELK TENDERLOIN
8oz Elk Tenderloin with Buffalo Sausage Ravioli and Black Truffle Hollandaise 65
**Add Colorado Lamb Lollipops (2) to make a Colorado Trio 20
CREATE A COMBINATION
Add Any Of These Items to Your Steak or Chops
JUMBO LUMP CRAB CAKE 14
SEARED DIVER SCALLOP 8
COLOSSAL LUMP CRAB MEAT (2.5 oz) 14
THE OSCAR
Colossal Crab or Lobster Meat with Asparagus Spears and Hollandaise 18
SEARED HUDSON VALLEY FOIE GRAS 20
CABERNET DEMI-GLACE 4
AU POIVRE 4
HOLLANDAISE OR BLACK TRUFFLE HOLLANDAISE 4
ROASTED GARLIC BLEU CHEESE BUTTER 4
SURF & OTHERS
CAULIFLOWER “STEAK” (VEGETARIAN)
Served with Confit Tomatoes and Spinach, White Cheddar Mashed Potatoes 34
MAPLE LEAF DUCK TWO WAYS
With Local Mushroom, Duck Confit Risotto & Orange Lacquered Duck Breast 44
**Add Seared Foie Gras to make a Duck Three Ways 20
SEARED SKIN-ON FAROE SALMON
Sustainable Faroe Island Salmon, skin on, over local Roasted Mushroom and Spinach Risotto 42
PAN SEARED COLORADO TROUT
Local Trout seared & served over Harvest Risotto, Asparagus, and Citrus Buerre Blanc 45
SEARED #1 GRADE AHI TUNA
Sesame encrusted, seared rare, sliced & served over Wasabi Mashed Potatoes with Hoisin Drizzle 44
SIDES DISHES… ENOUGH FOR 2
AGED WHITE CHEDDAR MAC & CHEESE 12
LOBSTER OR COLOSSAL CRAB MAC & CHEESE 20
OVEN ROASTED FOREST MUSHROOMS 14
WHITE CHEDDAR WHIPPED POTATOES 12
JUMBO BAKED POTATO
LOCAL ROASTED MUSHROOM & SPINACH RISOTTO
ASPARAGUS SPEARS W/HOLLANDAISE 14
KIDS MENU
SOUTHERN STYLE CHICKEN FINGERS
HOUSE MADE MAC & CHEESE
CHEESE BURGER & FRIES
KIDS STEAK & FRIES
HOUSE MADE FRESH DESSERTS
Desserts and pricing change seasonally
WARM BREAD PUDDING
White Chocolate Grand Marnier Bread Pudding with Maple Bourbon Candied Bacon Ice Cream
White Chocolate Grand Marnier Bread Pudding with Maple Bourbon Candied Bacon Ice Cream
COOKIES N CREAM
Warm Chocolate Chip Cookies with Madagascar Vanilla Bean Ice Cream
ELK AVE PRIME 18 LAYER CHOCOLATE CAKE
Warm Ganache, fresh Berries
ELK AVE PRIME 18 LAYER CARROT CAKE
18 delicious layers of Carrot Cake, Cream Cheese Frosting
PAONIA CHERRY COBBLER
Local cherries, served warm with Madagascar Vanilla Bean Ice Cream
CRÈME BRÛLÉE SPOON
Spoonful of house made Vanilla Crème Brûlée
HANDCRAFTED MILKSHAKES
Vanilla, Chocolate, or Oreo. “Adult” Milkshakes also available
HOUSEMADE ICE CREAM À LA MODE
Vanilla Bean, Maple Bourbon and Candied Bacon, or Double Dark Chocolate
Desserts subject to change with seasons
ELK AVE PRIME BUTCHER SHOP
USDA PRIME, WAYGU and FRESH SEAFOOD to cook at home
USDA Prime Filet Mignon 28/35
120 days wet aged. Creekstone Farms, KS. 8oz or 10oz
120 days wet aged. Creekstone Farms, KS. 8oz or 10oz
USDA Prime Bone-In Filet 40
120 days dry aged. Creekstone Farms, KS. 14oz
USDA Prime Bone-In Ribeye 25
48 days dry aged. Creekstone Farms, KS. 18oz
Waygu Boneless Ribeye 35
Rosewood Ranches, Ennis, TX. 18oz
Waygu New York Strip 35
Rosewood Ranches, Ennis, TX. 16oz
Waygu Flat Iron 18
Rosewood Ranches, Ennis, TX. 8oz
Elk Tenderloin 30
Colorado. 8oz
Colorado Lamb Chops 30
Summit Creek, CO. 4-bone rack
Elk Ave Prime Burger Patty 3
Fresh baked bun .50ea. 8oz
Scottish Salmon 12
Faroe Islands. 8oz
#1 Sushi Grade Tuna 20
Florida, line caught. 8oz
Butcher shop is not available due to covid-19
Only the Finest Premium Meats Provided by:
Crested Butte’s Best Bar
*The items below are just a sampling of our alcohol offerings.
If you’d like a full list that is updated daily by our Point of Sale system – please click here.
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VIEW OUR COMPLETE WINE, BEER & ALCOHOL LIST
We have the best and most extensive wine list in Crested Butte – click on the link above to view our complete selection.
Specials and News
Staff wine training today with Teeter Totter cab and chard plus a new addition of Bluford #benoittouquette #teetertotterwine #blufordwines
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Best restaurant on the north end of the valley.
Thanks for the years of support. Starting our 7th year here today. #elkaveprime #crestedbutte #elkave #anniversary
Comment on Facebook Thanks for the years...
Congratulations! We’ve enjoyed some special Valentine’s, Birthday, and Anniversary celebrations with you!
Congratulations. 🎉🎊🎈. Can’t wait to be back. Cheers!
Looking forward to ordering takeout again
Happy 7th!
Miss being there😎
Our fave place in CB!
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Hiring pantry chefs and prep cooks ASAP.
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Gerri Will Fischer you need to try this place.
Weddings & Large Parties
CRESTED BUTTE’S BEST VENUE
Elk Ave. Prime is one of the largest party venues in Crested Butte.
Our dining room may be reserved for parties up to 140 people. For alcohol and wine pricing please contact us.
Sample Wedding / Party Menu
Three or Four Course Dinner Selections & Desserts
This menu may be used as a guide. Our award winning chefs are capable of creating nearly any meal desired.
Appetizers & Hors D’ Oeuvres
CRAB CAKES
Smoke Tomato Aioli, Spinach Sauté, Crispy Leeks
FIRECRACKER SHRIMP
Spicy Mae Ploy
GRUYERE GOUGERES
Gruyere Gougeres
CHEVRE STUFFED MEDJOUL DATES
Wrapped in proscuitto
FRIED SHRIMP
Battered, Pineapple/Pablano Remoulade
FRUIT & CHEESE PLATTER
Variety
PARMESAN ARTICHOKE HEARTS
Artichoke Hearts, Goat Cheese,
Parmesan Breading, Lemon Aioli Sauce
MINI NEW ZEALAND LAMB CHOPS
Grilled, Avocado Mint Relish
ANGUS MINI BURGERS
Angus Beef, Aged Gouda, Caramelized Onion, Baby Arugula, Tomato Aioli, Baked Bun
FRIED GREEN TOMATO B.L.T.
Crispy Pancetta, Arugula, Basil Aioli, Toasted Ciabatta Bread
VENISON QUESADILLAS
Manchego, Carmalized Shallots, Chipotle Sweet Corn Cream.
SEARED CARPACCIO
Shaved Grana Padano, Fried Capers, Sea Salt
TARRAGON PROFITEROLES
Lobster Croquembouche
STUFFED MUSHROOMS
Chevre, Crimini Duxelle, Dried Chile, Panko
PIZZA
Variety
SPANIKOPITAS
Savory Phyllo-Dough, Sautéed Spinach, Feta, Yogurt Mint Sauce
THAI CHICKEN PEANUT SATAY
Skewered Chicken, Peanut Sauce
TRUFFLE SEARED SCALLOPS
Shallot Phyllo Crisps, Black Truffle Shavings
MINI LOBSTER CORN DOGS
Indonesian Cocktail Sauce
FILET MIGNON CROSTINI
Beef Tenderloin, Grilled Crostini Horseradish Mustard Sauce, Caramelized Onions, Roasted Cherry Tomato
ARANCINI
Vanilla Saffron Crème
TUNA TARTAR
Wasabi/Avocado Mousse, Daikon Slaw
CABRALES STUFFED TENDERLOIN
Stuffed Tenderloin
ROCK SHRIMP LOLLIPOPS
Spicy Almond Dipping Sauce
ARTICHOKE SPREAD
Garlic Crostini
HUMMUS
Spiced Warm Pita Points
LEMONGRASS CHICKEN LOLLIPOPS
Sugar Cane Skewers, Hoisin Sauce
GRUYERE TARTLETS
Baby Butter Mix of Gruyere, Goat Cheese and Vanilla Custard, Scallion Curls
BRAISED PORK TORTILLA CUP
Salsa Verde, Cilantro, Red Pepper
AHI TUNA TARTAR
Ahi Tuna, Won Ton Cup, Spicy Chili Sauce, Tobiko Caviar and Chive Garnish
Soups & Salads
Entrés
Desserts