Dining at Gaylord Rockies: where to eat on property
Gaylord Rockies has a full range of on-site restaurants and bars from a signature steakhouse (Old Hickory Steakhouse) to casual poolside and grab-and-go options. For formal dinner choose Old Hickory; for family-friendly or quick meals use Copper Table, Garden + Grain, Mountain Pass Sports Bar, Rockies Marketplace or Arapahoe Springs Bar & Grill.
In this guide
- Overview: what to expect from dining on property
- Old Hickory Steakhouse: fine-dining dinner
- Casual all-day dining: Copper Table and Garden + Grain
- Bars, pubs and late-night options
- Poolside, grab-and-go, and kid-friendly picks
- Practical tips: reservations, payment and access
- Where to eat for specific needs: families, business, or quick stops
Overview: what to expect from dining on property
Gaylord Rockies Resort & Convention Center offers several on-site restaurants and bars covering steakhouse dinners, Colorado/American menus, pub fare, a sports bar, poolside grill, coffee and grab-and-go market items. In-room À la Carte delivery is also available daily.
The resort operates as a cashless property (credit and mobile payment only); some venues list specific hours and dress codes (for example Old Hickory Steakhouse uses a Smart Casual dress code for dinner). For exact hours and reservations, check with the concierge or the restaurant directly.
- Signature steakhouse: Old Hickory Steakhouse (dinner only)
- All-day American/Colorado cuisine: Copper Table
- Seasonal / whole-food-forward: Garden + Grain Seasonal Kitchen
- Casual sports/pub options: Mountain Pass Sports Bar, The Fortunate Prospector
- Poolside: Arapahoe Springs Bar & Grill
- Grab-and-go and coffee: Rockies Marketplace, Cocoa Bean
- In-room À la Carte delivery available daily
| Type | Typical use |
|---|---|
| Steakhouse (Old Hickory) | Dinner, special occasion |
| Family/Casual (Copper Table, Mountain Pass) | Breakfast, lunch, dinner, families |
| Grab-and-go (Rockies Marketplace, Cocoa Bean) | Early departures, snacks, coffee |
Old Hickory Steakhouse: fine-dining dinner
Old Hickory Steakhouse is the resort’s dedicated steakhouse, serving prime beef, fresh seafood, craft cocktails, and desserts. It operates for dinner only and recommends reservations.
The venue follows a Smart Casual dress code and is best for an evening out, special-occasion meal, or when you want a sit-down multi-course dinner within the resort. Service and access can be affected by conventions or private events, so call ahead if you have a specific date in mind.
- Serves: Dinner only
- Hours listed: 5:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m. (check concierge for current times)
- Dress code: Smart Casual
- Reservation phone (listed via OpenTable): 720-452-6900
| Feature | Notes |
|---|---|
| Cuisine | Steakhouse; beef, seafood, caviar, desserts |
| Best for | Dinner, celebrations, quieter evenings |
| Access | Reservations recommended; can be closed for conventions |
Casual all-day dining: Copper Table and Garden + Grain
Copper Table serves Colorado-influenced American cuisine for breakfast, lunch and dinner and is open to both resort guests and outside diners. Garden + Grain Seasonal Kitchen focuses on whole-food-forward dishes and operates for lunch and dinner.
Both venues are intended for everyday meals—family breakfasts, mid-day lunches between meetings, or relaxed dinners—so they’re convenient choices when you want sit-down service without the formality of the steakhouse.
- Copper Table: breakfast, lunch & dinner; Colorado dishes like local trout and bison rib eye (hours vary — see concierge).
- Garden + Grain Seasonal Kitchen: lunch & dinner, whole-food-forward menu (hours vary — see concierge).
- Both venues updated as part of recent resort dining enhancements; call the concierge for current menus and times.
| Restaurant | Typical service |
|---|---|
| Copper Table | Breakfast, lunch & dinner (hours vary) |
| Garden + Grain Seasonal Kitchen | Lunch & dinner (hours vary) |
Bars, pubs and late-night options
For a game, burger, or late-night drink, Mountain Pass Sports Bar offers a casual menu with a large flat-panel TV and stays open late; Embers Lodge Bar is the resort’s later-night cocktail lounge with small plates and a wrap-around bar and fireplaces.
The Fortunate Prospector is a British-style pub serving dinner-only pub classics and a 12-draft beer tower. Embers Lodge Bar lists a later closing time for guests who want nightcaps.
- Mountain Pass Sports Bar: casual American menu, stays open daily until midnight; good for families and sports viewing.
- Embers Lodge Bar: Colorado-inspired cocktails, small plates; reported to be open until 1:00 AM.
- The Fortunate Prospector: English pub menu, dinner-only, 12-draft beer tower.
| Bar | When to go |
|---|---|
| Mountain Pass Sports Bar | To watch a game or grab a burger; open late |
| Embers Lodge Bar | For cocktails or late-night small plates |
| The Fortunate Prospector | For pub-style dinner |
Poolside, grab-and-go, and kid-friendly picks
Families spending time at Arapahoe Springs Water Park will find Arapahoe Springs Bar & Grill convenient for poolside burgers, sandwiches and full-bar drinks. Rockies Marketplace and Cocoa Bean cover early mornings, quick lunches and coffee needs.
Rockies Marketplace operates daily and is useful for grab-and-go entrees and snacks; Cocoa Bean offers coffee, pastries and sandwiches (Cocoa Bean has been reported closed on Thursdays—check current hours).
- Arapahoe Springs Bar & Grill: poolside full bar and grill fare; convenient when using the water park.
- Rockies Marketplace: grab-and-go entrees and snacks — open 5:30 AM–11:00 PM (per property listing).
- Cocoa Bean: coffee and bakery items; check concierge for today's hours (reports note it may be closed Thursdays).
- In-room À la Carte delivery: available daily (hours vary; concierge can confirm).
| Option | When to use |
|---|---|
| Arapahoe Springs Bar & Grill | Lunch/dinner by the pool |
| Rockies Marketplace | Early departures, snacks, quick meals (5:30 AM–11:00 PM listed) |
| Cocoa Bean | Coffee, pastries, quick sandwiches |
Practical tips: reservations, payment and access
Reservations are recommended for Old Hickory Steakhouse and helpful for larger parties at Copper Table or Garden + Grain, especially during conventions or weekends. Call the concierge or use the restaurant channels to confirm availability.
The resort is cashless: credit cards and mobile payments are accepted across dining and retail. The daily resort fee includes access to Arapahoe Springs Water Park and other amenities; check the concierge about whether spa treatments or other services require separate payment.
- Call the concierge for current hours, special closures and reservations.
- Property is cashless — convert cash to gift cards at front desk if needed.
- Poolside dining is convenient for families using Arapahoe Springs; remember pool access is limited to registered overnight guests.
| Common question | Quick answer |
|---|---|
| Do I need reservations for dinner? | Recommended for Old Hickory and busy nights; concierge can advise. |
| Can non-guests dine here? | Some venues (for example Copper Table) are open to outside diners; call ahead. |
| Is cash accepted? | No — the resort is cashless; use card or mobile payment. |
Where to eat for specific needs: families, business, or quick stops
Families: choose Arapahoe Springs Bar & Grill for poolside convenience, Rockies Marketplace for quick snacks, or Mountain Pass Sports Bar for casual dinners with TVs. Many family-friendly options are available and the Arapahoe Springs Water Park is reserved for registered overnight guests.
Business or conference travelers: Copper Table and Garden + Grain work for sit-down meals near meeting spaces; in-room À la Carte delivery is an option for working dinners. If you need a quieter bar for a small meeting or after-hours drink, Embers Lodge Bar offers small plates near fireplaces.
- Family meal: Arapahoe Springs Bar & Grill or Rockies Marketplace
- Quick coffee/snack: Cocoa Bean or Rockies Marketplace
- Business lunch or client dinner: Copper Table or Garden + Grain
- Special occasion dinner: Old Hickory Steakhouse (reservations recommended)
| Traveler type | Recommended spot |
|---|---|
| Families | Arapahoe Springs Bar & Grill / Rockies Marketplace |
| Business travelers | Copper Table / Garden + Grain / In-room delivery |
| Late-night guests | Embers Lodge Bar / Mountain Pass Sports Bar |
