Meeker Restaurant Guide for Out-of-Town Patients

At Colorado Advanced Orthopedics, we’re committed to delivering unparalleled levels of patient care, and we’re proud to consistently provide our patients with surgical outcomes that exceed industry standards. We’re honored that patients trust us with their important orthopedic treatments, and we’ve worked hard to ensure individuals in our rural area can access the same quality of orthopedic services that are traditionally only available in metropolitan areas.

In recent years, this commitment to excellence has helped us earn the trust of patients all along the Western Slope and beyond. In fact, many out-of-town patients regularly travel to Meeker for their orthopedic surgery. While receiving top quality care is the driving force behind our growth as a medical tourism destination, it doesn’t hurt that our clinic is located in one of the most beautiful parts of Colorado, allowing our out-of-town patients to combine their procedure with a nice vacation for their family.

Our team at Colorado Advanced Orthopedics wants to ensure your stay in Meeker is both memorable and enjoyable. We’re always here to provide recommendations for activities your family will enjoy, local events to experience, and restaurants to try. The following guide will help you navigate some of the best restaurants in Meeker so that you try all the best local spots while you’re in town.

Meeker Café (Located in the Historic Meeker Hotel)

No trip to Meeker would be complete without dining at the Meeker Café. This charming restaurant is located in the historic Meeker Hotel, which first opened for business in the 1890s. The site of the hotel was originally called the Vorges Bldg. and served as Meeker’s Post Office. The historic hotel is located on Main Street, and its brick façade hearkens back to the days of the Old West. If the walls could talk, they’d regale diners with stories of the old days and tales of the many famous people who’ve visited the hotel over the years, including Billy the Kid, Teddy Roosevelt, Franklin D. Roosevelt and Gary Cooper.

The Meeker Café serves breakfast, lunch and dinner. Start your day with one of the largest and most diverse breakfast menus around, or stop by later in the day for salads, sandwiches, burgers, steaks, and other classic dinner entrees. You’ll enjoy the delicious food, and you’ll love the old timey ambiance that takes you back to a different time in history.

Mexican House

If you’re a fan of Mexican food, you have to visit the Mexican House. This family restaurant features authentic homemade Mexican food. They’re open for lunch and dinner, and there’s a full-service bar that is known for making the best margaritas in town. Enjoy all of your favorite Mexican dishes in a cozy environment that features friendly service. Find out why it’s the most popular Mexican restaurant in town.

Clark’s Big Burger

When you’re in the mood for a burger, Clark’s is your go-to spot in town. While this cozy, sit-down, diner-style restaurant is open for breakfast, lunch and dinner, Clark’s is most famous for their burgers. Served piping hot and dripping with juices, there’s no shortage of toppings you can add to make your Clark’s burger a meal to remember. They’ve been in business for over 30 years and are a tried-and-true Meeker favorite. Clark’s has a relaxing atmosphere that makes them the ideal spot to come with your family to fuel up after an outdoor adventure.

Ma Famiglia

If you’re in the mood for comfort food, Ma Famiglia is the place to go. This family-run Italian restaurant and pizzeria has been a staple in Meeker since the 1970s, serving up authentic Italian food that has made it a local’s favorite. Their menu contains classic Italian pasta dishes, an assortment of brick oven pizzas, classic sandwiches, and more. Come out for a celebratory meal at the end of your trip or just stop by anytime you feel like grabbing a slice.

Smoking River Brewing

One of the best craft breweries on the Western Slope is located right here in Meeker. Smoking River Brewing offers a variety of classical and modern-style beers that use diverse malts and hops to create robust and unique beer flavors. With a casual menu containing burgers, sandwiches, brick oven pizzas and bar snacks, you can enjoy a tasty meal with your delicious craft beer. There’s another reason to stop by Smoking River Brewing for a beer and a meal – it’s owned and operated by CAO’s very own Dr. Kevin Borchard and his family. Our knee surgeon is a true beer aficionado, and brewing craft beers makes for a great pastime when he’s not treating our joint replacement patients.

Colorado Advanced Orthopedics Can Help You Plan Your Medical Tourism Stay in Meeker

At Colorado Advanced Orthopedics, we’re committed to providing you with an amazing experience throughout every aspect of your treatment. For out-of-town patients, this extends to helping you plan your visit to Meeker. Our team will help ensure you and your family enjoy your stay in our rural mountain town while you have your orthopedic surgery performed.

Our staff can help recommend the best hotel options to meet the needs of your family, and we can also help you navigate Meeker’s restaurant scene to ensure you visit all the favorite local dining spots. We can also recommend some fun activities for your family to enjoy while you’re undergoing your procedure.

While our out-of-town patients primarily choose Colorado Advanced Orthopedics for the exceptional orthopedic care we provide, enjoying a family vacation in a beautiful mountain town makes traveling for orthopedic surgery a no-brainer. Our team understands that this aspect of the trip is important for our out-of-town patients, and we work hard to make sure you get the most out of your stay in Meeker.

Contact us today to schedule an appointment. Colorado Advanced Orthopedics serves patients in Meeker, the White River Valley, Grand Junction and throughout the Western Slope. We also treat many out-of-town patients visiting from around the country.