River Bar on the Gunnison

Voted Gunnison’s Best Outdoor Dining Option

River Bar on the Gunnison

Now Open

Enjoy the laid-back atmosphere of Gunnison’s best outdoor dining — no long waits, with a friendly team ready to take care of you.
Improved table service — first come, first served. Arrive early!

📅 Season Hours
Open Fri–Sun starting Memorial Day Weekend, then nightly June 19 through Labor Day
🍷 What We Serve
Food, Wine, Beer & Batch Cocktails
⏰ Happy Hour
Daily from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m.
🐾 Dog Friendly
As long as owners and pets are well-behaved!
🚌 Getting Here
Take the free RTA bus to the Tall Texan stop and walk about 75 yards to the River Bar — skip the parking!

🎶

Live Music Every Fri, Sat & Sun

Beginning June 19 — 5:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.

Mike grilling oysters at the River Bar

🔥 Friday Night Special

Mike is Grilling Oysters at the River Bar!

Grilled Oysters with Garlic Butter, Parmesan & Breadcrumbs — straight off the grill, right on the river.
Get some while they last.


Hours before June 19 and after Labor Day may vary seasonally. Check back here or follow us on Facebook, Instagram, or email mike@garlicmikes.com for updates.

No outside alcohol, food, or drink may be brought to Garlic Mike’s

River Bar & Boutique Music Venue
- 2026 Schedule -

Bill has lived and performed in the Gunnison Valley since his days at Western State back in the late 70’s…

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Chris Coady is a performing singer-songwriter whose songs convey positivity with a sense of place in Colorado…

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Dave Pinkerton has been playing in the valley for a long time, and he has enjoyed playing with a variety of local…

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Floyd Bauler has been living a snow bird’s life, migrating to Crested Butte every summer since 2017 making music…

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Jim Davidson is based in the Gunnison Valley and performs old-school, fingerstyle acoustic guitar (fingerpicking) and…

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Julian Young is a Gunnison-based Americana and Soul keyboardist and vocalist. He brings real time improvisation…

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2024 River Bar Music

Bill has lived and performed in the Gunnison Valley since his days at Western State back in the late 70’s…

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Chris Coady is a performing singer-songwriter whose songs convey positivity with a sense of place in Colorado…

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Dave Pinkerton has been playing in the valley for a long time, and he has enjoyed playing with a variety of local…

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Floyd Bauler has been living a snow bird’s life, migrating to Crested Butte every summer since 2017 making music…

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Jim Davidson is based in the Gunnison Valley and performs old-school, fingerstyle acoustic guitar (fingerpicking) and…

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Julian Young is a Gunnison-based Americana and Soul keyboardist and vocalist. He brings real time improvisation…

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