Zoka's Restaurant & Bar 16940 Pine Valley Road, Pine, CO 80470

"We are locals and decided to give Zoka's a try. First, the location is very pretty, across the hwy, along the South Platte river with a panoramic view which includes Long Scraggly Peak. When we arrived, it took 2 employees to tell us they would be with us before we were finally seated. Our waitress was very friendly and apologetic that the menus were in the process of being changed, as Zoka's changes their menu on a daily basis, which we were not too thrilled about, as we were expecting a larger menu with more variety(mostly hamburgers and sandwiches). A variety of comfort foods would have been more appealing to our palates. Burgers were very good, as was my grilled chicken sandwich. Prices were average. Thought $17.99 was a bit steap for an appetizer of buffalo cauliflower, which was average at best. My recommendation is to call ahead to inquire about the daily menu to make sure the items will meet your expectations. A return is still questionable."

"I had the house salad with berry vinaigrette, and a bowl of the soup of the day, which was pumpkin curry. I should have gotten a cup instead - I could hardly finish it, it was so hearty! They top the soup with bread crumbs that are seasoned to taste like my Grandpa's stuffing, which was a nice surprise. The salad was plentiful and the very vinaigrette was really good. My family had burgers, which were small but the right size for lunch. The fries were absolutely delicious. Kids meal came in a bento box, and lots of food. Our server was really great. Very attentive and patient. Actually brought out a cup and bowl to show me the sizes for the soup, which was very nice. Great atmosphere. We visited in early December and it was very festively decorated! Very spacious, bright, and lots of cool artwork inside. We've driven by this place for years; I'm so glad we finally stopped to try it!"

"Most excellent spicy chicken sandwich and special order fries (extra crispy, no salt). Same for my wife’s brisket. Pair all that with a fantastic view from the shaded deck and it’s a must try!"

"When we arrived on a Sunday early afternoon, they were super busy. Sign up on the door asked for forgiveness up front for being short staffed and that wait times would be a little longer. Despite the craziness of the crowd, all of the staff working was super polite and helpful and in constant apology mode for the delays. We ended up finding some spots at the bar before our table was ready. Food was really good. He got a burger cooked as requested, a little pink. I got the grilled chicken sandwich, the bread was amazing, not such a hard crust that it was hard to bite into. We both got the sweet potato fries, not over cooked. They have a chef and they take the time to take pride in what they serve. I also had the house mixed Sangria. If you like Sangria, give it a try. Overall, a small, small town restaurant that is working hard to meet the crazy busy of summer and tourist expectations. I think they pass with flying colors, especially if you can be human and have a little patience. Good food, drinks, and service. We needed to find a place to add some air to our back tire and the staff was able to point us in the direction of somewhere close. Thank you for the great experience."

"We must not have ordered the right things because all the other reviews are glowing. But I rate what I experienced. The food was not great, the brisket was fatty and needed sauce and the sides were under seasoned. I think this place gets a lot of campers who are not expecting a whole lot. The staff were friendly and nice."