
Legendary Home of John Wayne's Hat
Welcome To The Outlaw Restaurant in Ouray, Colorado
Good food, good friends. That’s our motto.
You’ll Love our Chef’s Nightly Specials.
Browse our menu then stop by some time and see us! We’re located on Main Street in Downtown Ouray, Colorado.
Today the Outlaw Restaurant is still available to the citizens and visitors of Ouray; and the Outlaw Restaurant still has the same sign hung in 1969. Those who return come back with happy memories of the past, while newcomers take away experiences they will fondly remember.The Outlaw building and lot is owned by Alison Choate.
After Joe Bonatti’s death the restaurant in the “Outlaw” Building recieved a new proprietor named Homer Novel. Novel gave the restaurant a new name, “Pick Cafe and Bar.” In July of 1950 Marion and Charlie Jones were in charge of the food concession. In 1952 Mr. and Mrs. Felix Devincentis leased the Pick Cafe from Christina Bonatti. In 1969 George Verges became the proprietor of the Pick Cafe and Bar and changed the name to The Outlaw. A new, good looking wooden sign, made by Bob DeJulio of Montrose replaced the former neon sign. In 1972 George Verges sold the restaurant to Paul J. Klein and his wife, Lois. They continued to manage it until their deaths, Paul on May 8, 1987, and Lois, shortly after, on January 14, 1988. Another member of the Bonatti family is world famous mountain climber Walter Bonatti. Finally in 1994 while speaking at the Telluride Film Festival, Walter met his surviving Bonatti family.

The Bonatti’s immigrated to Ouray in the early 1920’s buying the Outlaw Building. Their granddaughter Chris sold in April 2009 to the Choates. It has been a restaurant since the 1940’s and The Outlaw since late 1968. We welcome you to it’s western charm & friendly atmosphere, adorned with old family photos, the Duke’s Hat & other memorabilia. Come in where past and present merge.
Questions?
Drop us a line anytime, we’d love to hear from you!