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Gold Panners Appetizers

Menu items and prices are subject to change. Our in-house menu reflects current offerings and pricing.

To-go orders by phone: 719-689-9595 (not available on event weekends).

Fried okra with ranch at The Creek, Cripple Creek CO

FRIED OKRA

Crispy deep-fried okra with house-made ranch.
$9.95

Nachos with seasoned beef, queso and sour cream at The Creek, Cripple Creek CO

NACHOS

Tortilla chips cooked fresh in-house, refried beans, seasoned beef, queso and sour cream.
$13.95

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ONION RINGS

Hand-cut and hand-battered in house, golden fried, served with ranch or chipotle mayo.
$11.95

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ROCKY MOUNTAIN OYSTERS

A Colorado classic. Lightly breaded, deep-fried bull testicles with cocktail sauce. Dare you?
$17.95

Firecracker rolls with ranch at The Creek Restaurant & Bar

FIRECRACKER JALAPEÑO BACON ROLL

Cream cheese, jalapeño and bacon stuffed roll, golden fried.
$9.95

Spinach artichoke dip with naan and veggies at The Creek, Cripple Creek CO

SPINACH ARTICHOKE DIP

Baked creamy cheese sauce with naan bread and veggies.
$12.95
Extra Naan $3.95
Extra Veggie $3.00

Chicken quesadilla at The Creek, Cripple Creek CO

CHICKEN QUESADILLA

Grilled chicken, melted cheddar, salsa and sour cream.
$13.95
Sub Steak +$2.50
Add Green Chili +$1.50

Buffalo wings with celery, carrots and ranch at The Creek Restaurant & Bar

CHICKEN WINGS OR SAUCED TENDERS

Honey Hot, Garlic Parmesan, Buffalo, BBQ, Cajun (dry rub) or Lemon Pepper (dry rub). Served with house ranch or bleu cheese and veggies.
$14.95

Chili cheese fries with cheddar and green onion at The Creek Restaurant & Bar

CHILI CHEESE FRIES

Hand-cut fries smothered in house-made Red Elk Chili or house-made Pork Green Chili and melted cheese.
$12.95

Salads

House side salad at The Creek, Cripple Creek CO

SIDE SALAD

House lettuce blend, cucumber, tomato, carrots, croutons and cheddar.
$7.95

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HOUSE SALAD

House lettuce blend, cucumber, tomato, carrots, croutons and cheddar.
$12.95

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WEDGE SALAD

Iceberg wedge, bacon, tomato, green onion, bleu cheese dressing and crumbles.
$14.95

Dressings: Balsamic, Bleu Cheese, Honey Dijon, Italian, House Ranch, Raspberry Vinaigrette
Add Bleu Cheese Crumbles $2.50 · Extra Dressing $1.50
Add Protein: Ribeye 3 oz $6.95 / 6 oz $12.95 · Chicken 3 oz $4.95 / 6 oz $7.95 · Shrimp 3 for $3.75 / 6 for $7.50

CHILI

House-made Red Elk Chili with flour tortillas, cheese and green onions on the side, at The Creek

RED ELK CHILI

A Creek original. House-made from scratch with elk and pork sausage, served with a warm flour tortilla.
Bowl $11.95 · Cup $6.95

House-made Pork Green Chili with flour tortillas, cheese and green onions on the side, at The Creek

PORK GREEN CHILI

A Creek original. Braised shredded pork in a bold, slightly spicy house-made green chili, made from scratch and served with a warm flour tortilla.
Bowl $11.95 · Cup $6.95

Add Cheese $1.50 · Green Onion $1.50 · Extra Tortilla $1.75

CAMPFIRE STEAKS AND SUCH

Hunter's Plate with bison, bacon-wrapped elk, jackalope sausage and fries at The Creek

HUNTER'S PLATE*

A true taste of Colorado: 4 oz bison flank steak with maple bourbon drizzle, a bacon-wrapped elk medallion and sliced jackalope sausage (rabbit and antelope) over house-braised sauerkraut with stone-ground mustard.
$42.95

8 oz Angus ribeye with baked potato and Texas toast at The Creek

ANGUS RIBEYE STEAK*

8 oz Angus ribeye with house blend seasoning.
$32.95
Surf & Turf: add 6 grilled shrimp $7.95

Chicken fried chicken with gravy, mashed potatoes, fried okra and Texas toast at The Creek

CHICKEN FRIED CHICKEN

Golden crispy fried chicken smothered in white pepper gravy.
$28.95

All entrées served with garlic toast and your choice of 2 sides: Apple Sauce, Baked Beans, Baked Potato, Coleslaw, Fried Okra, Garlic Mashed Potatoes & Gravy, Hand-Cut Seasoned Fries, Onion Rings, Potato Salad, Seasonal Veggies. Substitute a Side Salad +$3.00.

Steak temperatures: Rare (cool red) · Medium Rare (warm red) · Medium (pink center) · Medium Well (brown with pink) · Well Done (no pink)

*Consuming raw or undercooked meats, poultry, seafood, shellfish or eggs may increase your risk of foodborne illness.

HOUSE CHOICES

Creamy mac and cheese in a bowl at The Creek Restaurant & Bar, Cripple Creek CO

CREEK MAC & CHEESE

Cavatappi pasta in a creamy house-made cheddar and pepper jack sauce.
$15.95
Roasted Green Chili $1.50
Bacon $2.75
Pulled Pork $4.50
Chicken $4.95
Ribeye $6.95

Smothered burrito with green chili and cheddar at The Creek Restaurant & Bar

THE CREEK BURRITO

A 12-inch flour tortilla stuffed with seasoned beef, refried beans, rice blend, caramelized onions, cheddar and green onion, smothered in your choice of house-made Red Elk Chili, house-made Pork Green Chili, or half and half. Prefer it dry? Just ask.
$23.95
Sub Chicken +$4.95
Sub Pulled Pork +$4.50
Sub Ribeye +$6.95
Add Green Chili +$1.50

Loaded baked potato with butter at The Creek Restaurant & Bar

BUILD YOUR OWN BAKED POTATO

Served with butter. Build it your way with any of the toppings below.
from $6.95
Bacon $2.75
Cheese (Cheddar, Pepper Jack or Bleu) $1.50
Sour Cream $1.50
Green Onion $1.50
Jalapeño $2.50
Portabella $3.00
Chicken $4.95
Pulled Pork $4.50
Ribeye $6.95
Red Elk Chili $4.50
Pork Green Chili $4.50

BURGERS AND SANDWICHES

Pulled pork sandwich with potato salad and pickles at The Creek, Cripple Creek CO

PULLED PORK SANDWICH

Richly flavored pulled pork, pickle chips and BBQ sauce on toasted brioche.
$16.95

BLT on Texas toast with onion rings at The Creek, Cripple Creek CO

B.L.T.

Six pieces of bacon, lettuce and tomato on toasted Texas toast.
$15.95

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CHICKEN BLT WRAP

Grilled or fried chicken, bacon, lettuce, tomato, onion, parmesan and ranch in a flour tortilla.
$18.95

Fried chicken sandwich with fries at The Creek, Cripple Creek CO

CHICKEN SANDWICH

Grilled or crispy fried chicken, lettuce, tomato, onion and pickle on toasted brioche.
$18.95

The Reuben with loaded baked potato at The Creek, Cripple Creek CO

THE REUBEN

House corned beef, sauerkraut, Swiss and Thousand Island on grilled marble rye.
$18.95

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JACKALOPE SAUSAGE DOG

Real rabbit and antelope sausage on a toasted hoagie roll, topped with house-braised sauerkraut.
$16.95
Smother it in house-made Pork Green Chili +$2.50

French dip with au jus and onion rings at The Creek, Cripple Creek CO

FRENCH DIP SANDWICH

House-cooked Angus ribeye and Swiss on a hoagie bun with house-made au jus.
$17.95

House Burger with fries at The Creek bar, Cripple Creek CO

HOUSE BURGER*

Black Angus patty with your choice of cheese, lettuce, tomato, pickle and onion on toasted brioche.
$17.95

Elk burger with American cheese and fries at The Creek, Cripple Creek CO

ELK BURGER*

Seasoned ground elk patty with your choice of cheese, lettuce, tomato, pickle and onion on toasted brioche.
$22.95

Bison burger with Swiss cheese and fries at The Creek, Cripple Creek CO

BISON BURGER*

Premium Colorado bison patty with your choice of cheese, lettuce, tomato, pickle and onion on toasted brioche.
$22.95

Mushroom Swiss burger with fries at The Creek, Cripple Creek CO

MUSHROOM SWISS BURGER*

Black Angus patty, sautéed mushrooms, caramelized onions and Swiss on toasted brioche.
$18.95

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SLOPPER BURGER*

Black Angus patty on open-face brioche, smothered in house-made Red Elk Chili or house-made Pork Green Chili. A Southern Colorado tradition. Fork required.
$18.95

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GRILLED PORTABELLA BURGER

Seasoned portabella, Swiss, caramelized onions and baby spinach on brioche.
$16.95

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PATTY MELT*

Black Angus patty, cheddar and caramelized onions on buttered Texas toast.
$17.95

All burgers and sandwiches served with your choice of one side: Apple Sauce, Baked Beans, Baked Potato, Coleslaw, Fried Okra, Garlic Mashed Potatoes & Gravy, Hand-Cut Seasoned Fries, Onion Rings, Potato Salad, Seasonal Veggies. Substitute a Side Salad +$3.00. Gluten-free bun +$3.50.

Customize any burger or sandwich: Bacon $2.75 · Jalapeño $2.50 · Sautéed Mushrooms $4.00 · Caramelized Onions $2.00 · Chipotle Mayo $1.50 · Extra Patty $6.95
Cheese included on burgers (American, Cheddar, Swiss, Pepper Jack, Bleu). Add cheese to any sandwich $2.50.

Additional sides: Apple Sauce $3 · Baked Beans $3 · Baked Potato $5 · Coleslaw $4 · Fried Okra $3 · Garlic Herb Toast $2 · Mashed Potatoes & Gravy $5 · Hand-Cut Fries $4 · Potato Salad $4 · Sautéed Mushrooms $4 · Seasonal Veggies $4

*Consuming raw or undercooked meats, poultry, seafood, shellfish or eggs may increase your risk of foodborne illness.

KIDS

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TOMMYKNOCKER CHICKEN TENDERS

Fried chicken tenders with BBQ or ranch.
$11.95

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BLACKJACK JUNIOR BEEF BURGER

Juicy 1/4 lb beef burger.
$11.95

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GRIZZLY GRILLED CHEESE

American cheese grilled on Texas toast.
$8.95

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MAGMA MAC & CHEESE PLATE

Cavatappi pasta in homemade creamy cheddar sauce.
$10.95

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PROSPECTOR'S PULLED PORK

Pulled pork, pickle chips and BBQ on a brioche bun.
$10.95

Each kids meal includes one side: Apple Sauce, Baby Carrots or Seasoned Fries.

DESSERT

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BLACK COW ROOT BEER FLOAT

Root beer and two scoops of vanilla bean ice cream.
$11.95

Chocolate lava cake with ice cream and chocolate drizzle at The Creek, Cripple Creek CO

VOLCANIC ROCK LAVA CAKE

Warm fudge-filled chocolate cake with chocolate syrup.
$10.95
Add À La Mode +$3.95

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CLAIM-JUMPER'S HOUSE DESSERT

Ask your server about tonight's featured dessert.
$11.95
Add À La Mode +$3.95

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FOOL'S GOLD VANILLA ICE CREAM

Two scoops of vanilla topped with chocolate or caramel sauce.
$11.95

BEVERAGES

Refillable $3.75: Root Beer, Coke, Diet Coke, Dr. Pepper, Ginger Ale, Iced Tea, Mellow Yellow, Lemonade, Raspberry Tea, Sprite, Coffee
Soda Water $1.75

Non-refillable $4.25: Apple Juice, Orange Juice, Milk, Chocolate Milk, Shirley Temple, Hot Apple Cider, Hot Chocolate, Hot Tea

Full bar: cocktails, beer, wine and spirits. Ask your server.