Downtown Frisco was a little different in 1973. Suffice to say, Frisco and the rest of Summit County have seen a few changes over the past 50 years — Main Street is paved now for starters. Still, one thing that hasn’t changed much in town is Moose Jaw Food & Spirits on Main Street, run by Lynda “Mama Moose” Colety.

Known for its burgers, beer and wholly unpretentious atmosphere, the “Jaw” has been slinging suds and serving bar food that fights above its weight class for 50 years — offering residents and visitors alike a little bit of comfort and a place to come to have a good time. It was voted Best Dive Bar in the category’s inaugural year of the Best of Summit contest — more than doubling the votes of the finalists.

While the clientele has changed a bit — Colety can recall a time when they had to keep the hippies, cowboys and rednecks in separate corners of the bar to help keep the peace — the goal of providing patrons a “bar away from home,” has remained constant.

“We pour a good drink and serve a good burger, and everybody seems to have a pretty good time,” said Colety in a 2013 Best of Summit interview. “Why? I don’t know. I guess they just feel like it’s their bar.”

Colorado-sourced beef is served for the Jaw’s burgers, along with affordable drinks, pool and games, all with an aim to create a community spot where people can hang out, see friends and connect.

In 2019, Colety was honored with the Frisco’s Finest Award, which was created to thank and honor residents who have made a difference in the community.

The Moose Jaw is located at 208 Main St. in Frisco, and is open from 11 a.m. to 2 a.m. seven days a week.

This story published in the 2023 Best of Summit winners guide. See complete results at SummitDaily.com/best.