The Restaurant

Owners Greg Smith & Karen Robillard

Greg Smith and Karen Robillard opened Altitude’s doors in November, 1999. With 36 years of combined experience, Karen and Greg set out to offer Laramie a restaurant and brewery that combined sophisticated food and drink choices with a casual atmosphere.

Greg began his restaurant career in 1985, when he purchased Café Jacques, a fine dining bistro in downtown Laramie. He opened Lovejoy’s Bar & Grill in 1994, a successful restaurant he and Karen still operate. Karen spent several years in the marketing field before settling into the restaurant lifestyle.

Karen and Greg believe in taking a hands-on approach to running their restaurants. On most visits to Altitude, you will see Karen in the dining room, while Greg is behind the scenes in the kitchen. Their lives are centered around the hospitality business and they thrive on the busy, social atmosphere their restaurants provide.

Competitive Brew Fests under Nathan Venner:

• 2006 – Saratoga: 1st Place, Judge’s Choice
• 2007 Jackson: No medals
• 2007: Lander: 2nd Place, Judges Choice / 2nd Place People’s Choice
• 2007 Laramie: 1st Place, People’s Choice
• 2007 Saratoga: 1st Place, Judge’s Choice
• 2007 GABF: No medals
• 2008 Jackson: Best of Show Brewer

Chef Sean Seaton

Sean Seaton began his career at Altitude in 2001. After working his way up the ranks, from prep cook to sautee cook to kitchen manager, it became obvious to Sean that he found an industry in which he possessed true talent. His passion for creating innovative menu items has set him apart as a leader in Laramie’s restaurant scene. Sean is responsible for the creation of menus, specials and desserts at Altitude.

Better Homes & Gardens recommended dinner at Altitude in their April 2003 issue, in an article named “Weekend Fun.”

Brewfest Awards

People’s Choice Award 2007 Downtown Laramie Brew Fest, Laramie, Wyoming Old Venerable Double Wheat	Lander Brewfest
2nd Place 2007 Lander Brew Fest, Lander, Wyoming Citrus Summer Ale
Judge’s Choice Award 2006 Steinley Cup, Saratoga, Wyoming Bearpaw Brown Ale
Judge’s Choice Award 2006 Steinley Cup, Saratoga, Wyoming Double Play Pilsner
1st Place 2005 Lander Brew Fest, Lander, Wyoming Solar Weizen
People’s Choice Award Judge’s Choice Award 2004 Steinley Cup, Saratoga Wyoming 7200’ Stout
3rd Place 2004 Lander Brew Fest, Lander, Wyoming Expedition Porter
1st Place 2003 Lander Brew Fest, Lander, Wyoming Solar Weizen
1st Place 2001 Wyoming Territorial Park Beer Fest – Laramie, Wyoming Rosebud Strong Ale