The Beach
@River Runners
The Beach
@River Runners
6 miles south of Buena Vista:
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24070 County Road 301
Buena Vista, CO 81211
(719) 395-2466
Open May 23rd - August 18th
Daily 11:00 AM - 7:00 PM
The Beach is a seasonal restaurant, bar, and venue located at River Runners – right next to the Arkansas River at the put-in for Browns Canyon National Monument. Enjoy this outdoor dining experience with great friends, delicious food, and a unique atmosphere. Check out the River Runners Music Series dates and lineup.
THE BEACH MENU
(Sandwiches served with potato chips or tortilla chips. Fish tacos – no side)
Raquelitas Tortilla Chips & Salsa $6
- add chorizo queso $4
- add guacamole $4
- add pinto corn salsa $3
Blackened Fish Tacos $16
- topped with fresh cucumber pineapple salsa and cilantro crema
Summer Heirloom Caprese Baguette $15
- fresh basil, sliced tomatoes, fresh mozzarella, and balsamic reduction – served with kettle chips
Smoked Pork Belly Bahn Mi $16
- carrot jjicama lime slaw and cilantro chimichurri
Honey Smoked Trout $15
- bacon chive cream cheese and assorted veggies
- served with club crackers and spicy honey
Wild Game Brat $14
- jardiniere relish and spicy brown mustard
Ranchero Burger $16
- fried onions, BBQ sauce, jalapeños and cheddar
Shrimp Cocktail El Capitan $15
- citrus poached shrimp and wasabi tomato broth – served with club crackers
Sesame Seared Ahi Tuna Salad $17
- fresh mixed greens, Kim chi wasabi lime dressing, nori and spicy mayo
Cheese Quesadilla $10
- add smoked chicken $5
- add top sirloin $5
- add pork belly $6
- add smoky tempe and mushrooms $6
KIDS MENU
Hot Dog $6
- served with kettle chips
Kids Cheese Quesadilla $6
- served with tortilla chips
Check out our daily specials, catering, and weddings.
COCKTAILS
Riverrita $12
- 100% agave silver tequila with orange liquor, simple syrup, fresh lime juice, salted rim and lime
River Rummer $12
- spiced rum, amaretto, vodka, and pineapple juice – garnished with a cherry and pineapple
Spicy Mezcal Margarita $14
- in-house infused spicy pepper Mezcal tequila, pure agave, fresh lime juice, garnished with a tajin salted rim and lime
Tiki Punch $14
- vodka mojito with fresh mint, real mango puree and a splash of soda water
Spicy Vodka Lemonade $14
- in-house infused spicy vodka and house-made lemonade with a lemon slice
Coconut Rummer $14
- spiced rum, coconut water, garnished with a lime
Bloody Mary $12
- vodka, bloody Mary mix
- garnished with pickled vegetables and a tajin salted lime
- ask for it spicy
Top Shelf Margarita $18
- 100% agave Corazon top-shelf Reposado, gran-gala top-shelf orange liqueur, agave, fresh lime juice, garnished with a salted rim and lime
Nalgene New & Fill $40
Nalgene Refill Basic $24/Nalgene Refill Special $24 (Top Shelf Marg $38)
Extra shot: $10
Michelada $10
- Ska Mexican lager, bloody Mary mix, dash of hot sauce and tajin salted rim and lime (make it a fruity Michelada – instead of tomato, ask about our selection of tropical juices)
LOCAL CRAFT CANNED BEER
- Mexican Lager – Ska 12 oz. $6
- Sippin Pretty Sour – Odell 12 oz. $6
- Semi-Sweet Cider – Talbot 12 oz. $7
- River Runners Pale Ale – Eddyline 16 oz. $7
- Boater Pilsner – Eddyline 16 oz. $7
- Crank Yanker IPA – Eddyline 16 oz. $7
- 6-pack craft 12 oz. $18
- 6-pack craft 16 oz. $20
- Coors Light $5
DOMESTIC BEER
- Coors Light 16 OZ $6
- PBR 16 oz $19
- Single Domestic 16 oz $5
- 6-Pack Domestic 16 oz $16
SELTZERS/HARD KOMBUCHA
Spindrift (natural sparkling water and fresh squeezed fruit juice) 12 oz. $6
6-pack $18
WINE (CANS)
- Rose with bubbles: Centennial Cellars 12 oz. $14
- Chardonnay Blend: Centennial Cellars 12 oz. $14
- Red Blend: Centennial Cellars 12 oz. $14
- Red or White 9 OZ POUR $7
NON-ALCOHOLIC
- Coconut water: 17 oz. $6
- Liquid Death Sparkling Water/Regular Water $6
- Liquid Death Arnold Palmer $6
- Poppi Strawberry Lemonade $5
- House-made Lemonade $5
- Red Bull $6
- Soda $4
- Yerba $6
- Root Beer Float $5