True Grit Cafe

True Grit Cafe Comfort Food featuring Chicken Fried Steak, Burgers, Salads & Steaks in Ridgway, CO where the original John Wayne “True Grit” movie was filmed.
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Hours: 11 am - 8 pm Sunday, Monday & Tuesday 11 am - 8:30 pm Thursday, Friday & Saturday Established in 1985, the "Grit" as it is known has been serving hungry tourists and locals for over 25 years. We offer excellent and tasty 'Cowboy Cuisine' in a comfortable western environment with a friendly staff that will make you feel like you're part of the Grit Family. We take a lot of pride in our hom

emade fare including the best dang chicken fried steak this side of the Rocky Mountains. Other menu specialties include hand-pattied burgers, mouth watering Tex-Mex Specialties, juicy steaks, house made meatloaf, fresh tempura battered mahi mahi fish and chips, sandwiches and gourmet salads. For the vegetarians, we offer lots of tasty choices. Our wide selection of liquors, beer and wine give you a great place to gather round with the locals and visitors alike. We have two full bars, one on the main floor and one upstairs, around which locals and visitors gather to chat or share experiences in the beautiful San Juan Mountains. Our newly remodeled upstairs with its large private booths will accommodate from two to fourteen people, and don't forget the deck overlooking our beautiful park. The True Grit Cafe was built to honor the filming of the academy award winning movie "True Grit" starring John Wayne. Come sit on the deck and look out at the beautiful background you'll see throughout the movie. Oh, and you'll see a lot of pictures of the great star's film legacy all around.

Meet our Customer of the Weekend — proving that what happens on a boys’ motorcycle trip does, in fact, end up on Faceboo...
05/30/2026

Meet our Customer of the Weekend — proving that what happens on a boys’ motorcycle trip does, in fact, end up on Facebook.

Thanks for stopping in, boys. Ride safe, bet smarter, and next time we’ll have the silverware ready… unless the ladle’s working for ya.

Pull up a chair. You’re in Grit Country. 🤠🍔🥄

05/29/2026

Due to the Town of Ridgway shutting water off tonight at , Thursday, May 28, at 10 pm for repairs, True Grit Cafe will be closing at 8 pm tonight so we can clean up while we have water. We will re-open tomorrow morning, Friday, at 11 am.

Thank You.

05/26/2026

Boots Up White Lasagna is on special today and she’s dressed in white, layered like gossip, and hotter than a June sidewalk.

Creamy white sauce, tender chicken, melty cheese, and enough comfort to make your boots kick back all by themselves.

This ain’t your average lasagna. This is “cancel your sad little dinner plans” lasagna.

Come get it while it’s hot.

Pull up a chair. You’re in Grit Country.

Memorial Weekend in Ridgway means one thing… what kind of trouble are you getting into?A. Hiking like I’m in a boot comm...
05/24/2026

Memorial Weekend in Ridgway means one thing… what kind of trouble are you getting into?

A. Hiking like I’m in a boot commercial
B. Pretending yard work counts as patriotism
C. Driving around looking at mountains like I own them
D. Ending up at True Grit like fate intended

Memorial Weekend is here, and Grit Country needs answers. Choose wisely, we’re judging with love.

Some specials whisper.Ours kick the saloon doors open, order a drink, and act like they own the place.This week’s lineup...
05/21/2026

Some specials whisper.
Ours kick the saloon doors open, order a drink, and act like they own the place.

This week’s lineup is stacked, sauced, fried, and fully prepared to ruin your boring little meal plan. Come hungry, bring your questionable self-control, and don’t blame us when your “I’ll just have something light” turns into a full-blown fork commitment.

Pull up a chair. You’re in Grit Country.

True Grit Cafe in Ridgway is hiring Line Cooks and Prep Cooks!Must be able to handle the heat, hustle hard, laugh throug...
05/18/2026

True Grit Cafe in Ridgway is hiring Line Cooks and Prep Cooks!
Must be able to handle the heat, hustle hard, laugh through the rush, and only cry in the Walk-In like a true professional. Apply in person at True Grit Cafe. 123 N Lena St. Ridgway, Colorado.

Pull up a chair, you're in Grit Country!

Some folks don’t just visit — they remind you why this place matters.Brian “Duke” brought a little extra John Wayne spir...
05/17/2026

Some folks don’t just visit — they remind you why this place matters.

Brian “Duke” brought a little extra John Wayne spirit into The Grit this weekend, and we couldn’t love it more.

Now we want to hear from you:

What do you love most about John Wayne?

Pull up a chair. You’re in Grit Country.

75 degrees in Ridgway and the San Juans are acting like they have a modeling contract! Cold beer is pouring. Catfish is ...
05/15/2026

75 degrees in Ridgway and the San Juans are acting like they have a modeling contract! Cold beer is pouring. Catfish is kicking. Corn Dodgers are holding down the sidekick role like a pro! If you were waiting for a sign to leave the house, comsider this your official Western subpoena.

Pull up a chair. You're in Grit Country!!

Just a reminder that True Grit Cafe is open on Tuesday's now.  We are here until 8 pm to serve up your favorites.
05/12/2026

Just a reminder that True Grit Cafe is open on Tuesday's now. We are here until 8 pm to serve up your favorites.

There’s something special about gathering around a table for the women who made us who we are.The ones who raised us rig...
05/10/2026

There’s something special about gathering around a table for the women who made us who we are.

The ones who raised us right, held it all together, and gave more than anyone ever saw.

This Mother’s Day, we’re honored to serve the moms, grandmas, aunties, bonus moms, and strong women who deserve to be celebrated well.

Pull up a chair. We saved her a seat. 🌸

You’re in Grit Country.

Address

123 N Lena Street
Ridgway, CO
81432

Opening Hours

Monday 11am - 8pm
Tuesday 11am - 8pm
Thursday 11am - 8:30pm
Friday 11am - 8:30pm
Saturday 11am - 8:30pm
Sunday 11am - 8pm

Telephone

+19706265739

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