Timberline Grill
Ameristar Casino Resort & Spa, Black Hawk
Restaurant in Black Hawk, United States
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Dress
Business Casual
Why go
Timberline Grill is the Black Hawk pick for a polished steak-and-seafood dinner when a quick casino meal will not do. The value is strongest for special occasions, wine-minded diners, early-evening happy hour visits; skip it if the group wants cheap, fast, or experimental.
About Timberline Grill
In Black Hawk, Timberline Grill is a dinner-focused choice for a steakhouse & seafood meal at a $$$ price point. The details are direct: evening hours run Wednesday through Sunday, the dress code is business casual, the menu is anchored by hand-cut steaks and fresh seafood.
The flavor profile is classic steakhouse and seafood. Signature dishes include hand-cut steaks, cedar-plank Scottish salmon, prime rib, king crab cakes, fresh seafood. This is not a venue to describe through chef names, seat counts, or lunch specials; the clearest reason to choose it is the familiar steak-and-seafood core.
Book it for steakhouse comfort
The case for Timberline Grill is strongest when the table wants a protein-led dinner. The listed signatures point clearly in that direction: hand-cut steaks, cedar-plank Scottish salmon, prime rib, king crab cakes, fresh seafood. Those choices make the restaurant especially useful for mixed groups where one person wants beef and another wants seafood.
Because the information supports dinner service only, plan around the evening schedule rather than lunch. Timberline Grill is closed Monday and Tuesday, open 5–9 PM Wednesday, Thursday, Sunday, open 5–10 PM Friday and Saturday. That makes it easiest to frame as a planned dinner stop in Black Hawk rather than an all-day dining option.
The Wine Spectator Award of Excellence in 2026 is the clearest external recognition in the public record.
Plan for a business-casual dinner
The dress code is business casual, which sets the tone for a more polished dinner than an everyday casual meal. Without confirmed details about the room design, seating count, or service format, the safest way to read Timberline Grill is as a steakhouse & seafood restaurant in Black Hawk suited to an evening meal.
Dress accordingly. Business casual fits the positioning, the $$$ price point suggests planning for a fuller dinner rather than a quick low-cost stop. For date night, a group dinner, or a steak-and-seafood meal, Timberline Grill is most compelling when the occasion calls for familiar dishes in a business-casual setting.
How to use it well on a return visit
Use the hours and signature dishes to plan the meal. For a substantial dinner, stay close to the steakhouse center of gravity with hand-cut steaks or prime rib. For seafood, the signatures include cedar-plank Scottish salmon, king crab cakes, fresh seafood. If timing matters, remember that Friday and Saturday have the latest closing time, at 10 PM, while Wednesday, Thursday, Sunday service ends at 9 PM.
Planning details
- Location
- 111 Richman St, Black Hawk, CO 80422
- Website
- ameristarblackhawk.com/dining/timberline-grill
- Phone
- (720) 946-4000
Venue details
Ambiance
Elegant, fireside, and Rocky Mountain–themed, with reclaimed timber walls, an intricately carved bar, and rich cherry-wood furnishings that create a warm, crafted atmosphere.
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At the Table
- Dress Code
- Business Casual
- Noise Level
- Conversational
- Service Style
- Upscale Casual
- Meal Pacing
- Standard
- Capacity
- Medium
Signature Dishes
- hand-cut steaks
- fresh seafood
- cedar-plank Scottish salmon
- prime rib
- king crab cakes
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Location
111 Richman St, Black Hawk, CO 80422 · Directions
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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
Is the tasting menu worth it at Timberline Grill?
A tasting menu is not part of the information for Timberline Grill. The restaurant is best understood as a steakhouse & seafood dinner option at $$$, with signatures such as hand-cut steaks, fresh seafood, cedar-plank Scottish salmon, prime rib, king crab cakes.
What should I wear to Timberline Grill?
The dress code is business casual. Aim for neat dinner wear that fits a steakhouse & seafood meal at a $$$ price point in Black Hawk.
What should a first-timer know about Timberline Grill?
Go in expecting a steakhouse & seafood dinner. The Wine Spectator Award of Excellence (2026) is the main recognition, the Wednesday-to-Sunday schedule is evening-only.
What are alternatives to Timberline Grill in Black Hawk?
If you want a different take, look for other dining in Black Hawk with a different price point or menu style. Timberline Grill makes the most sense when you want a steakhouse & seafood dinner at $$$.
How far ahead should I book Timberline Grill?
Plan around the published dinner hours: closed Monday and Tuesday; 5–9 PM Wednesday, Thursday, Sunday; and 5–10 PM Friday and Saturday.
Is Timberline Grill worth the price?
It can be, if you want a steakhouse & seafood dinner in Black Hawk with signatures such as hand-cut steaks, fresh seafood, cedar-plank Scottish salmon, prime rib, king crab cakes. The price level is $$$.
Is Timberline Grill good for a special occasion?
Yes, it can fit a special occasion if your group wants a business-casual steakhouse & seafood dinner in Black Hawk. The Wine Spectator Award of Excellence (2026) adds a recognition point, Friday-Saturday dinner hours run until 10 PM.
