The Colorado Grill

514 S Marshall St

Boone, IA 50036 (515) 433-7020

Monday - Thursday: 11am - 10pm

Friday - Saturday: 11am - 11pm

Sunday: Closed

Vernon and I were on a return trip from the Rock Island Parts Girl Swap Meet when the need for some supper hit us. We were quickly approaching Boone, so decided to swing into The Colorado Grill and see what appetizing options might be inside. The lot was pretty busy for a Sunday, which is usually a good first sign. When we entered, the host was quick to greet us and show us to our table. The place was busy, filled with families and tables covered with delicious looking plates. Updated hours now show that they are closed on Sunday, so please call ahead to verify before making the trip. We ordered a couple of iced teas and began to look over the menu. They offer an appetizer menu with everything from onion rings to Bavarian pretzels with beer cheese.

The “Mile High” dinners offer various seafood, chicken, pork, and beef options all served with a breadstick and choice of two sides: Battered or Crinkle Cut Fries, Mashed Potatoes & Gravy, Cottage

Cheese Baked Potato, Fried Onions, Sauteed Veggies, Soup, or Applesauce. You can also upgrade your side options, as well as add caramelized onions and mushrooms, or even shrimp or chicken breast to your dinner. There are a couple of pasta dishes as well as some tasty sandwich options like tenderloins and Phillys. A vast assortment of salads and wraps also adorn the menu, but what really caught our eyes on our visit was the burger selection.

Our waitress returned with our drinks and we asked a few questions. She was very helpful with our decision-making process, and when all was said and done Vernon ordered an Avalanche Burger, which was a 6 oz burger with lettuce, tomato, onion, pickle, Swiss cheese, sauteed mushrooms, crispy fried onions, and a creamy steak sauce. Vernon ordered his burger medium, and it came out perfectly cooked and juicy. The Brioche bun was fresh and lightly toasted. Vernon ordered the crinkle cut fries as a side, and they were a golden, hot, and delicious accompaniment to his burger. I ordered the Popper Burger, which is also a 6 oz patty, but topped with pepperjack cheese, jalapeno peppers, cream cheese, and homemade jalapeno pepper jelly atop a toasted Brioche bun. Two golden fried jalapeno poppers garnished the burger. As a side, I ordered the battered fries and they did not disappoint. Salty, crisp, fluffy potato goodness was a perfect pairing for my spicy burger.

Great Friends Great Food Great Fun is the motto at The Colorado Grill, and they certainly hit the nail on the head with that one. Originally established in 1997, they have since branched out to include several additional locations in the central Iowa region, so if Boone is too far out of your way, be sure to look up one of the other locations for some delicious food and friendly service. Be sure to tell them that Thunder Roads Magazine of Iowa sent you!

See you on the road!

Melanie Schwarte

If you have a WRTE location for us to visit, please let me know at Melanie@thunderroadsiowa.com

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May this June be your best ever....NO JOKE!