Northern Colorado
For a look at the local arts scene, stop by this bookstore-art-gallery-cafe. The large open dining room fills with locals who enjoy the big breakfasts and…
Must-see restaurants in The Rocky Mountains
Steamboat Springs Farmers Market
Steamboat Springs
This market, held on Saturday, brings in local farmers from across northern Colorado. There are over 50 vendors selling veggies, baked goods and bread.
Southwest Colorado
Sticky buns thick with cinnamon are the mainstay of this friendly, no-frills bakery, but there's plenty else to tempt a traveler.
Central Colorado
Hidden in the outdoor mecca of Red Cliff, you can't miss this supergroovy, family-owned, three-story mountain pub with a fabulous roof deck. They do fish…
Yellowstone National Park
This restaurant was recently updated and renamed to commemorate the park's Mission 66 movement, in which Canyon was the main player. Lunch features epic…
Glacier National Park
This off-the-grid bakery and minimalist grocery at the northwest corner of the park serves legendary bear claws and cinnamon buns. It's the de facto…
Glacier National Park
With magnificent lakeside views, this spacious and handsomely designed restaurant with vaulted ceilings is the most refined of the park's lodges. Enjoy 7,…
Glacier National Park
While the Two Medicine Valley has no standard restaurants, you can forgo alfresco campground cooking and chow down on excellent chili, soups and…
Southeast Colorado
Here’s a dirty little Colorado secret: the Mexican food is very often underwhelming. But this town, called Pueblo and down south of the Arkansas River,…
Glacier National Park
Only steps away, but light-years from Lake McDonald Lodge's decor and vibe, Jammer Joe's (named for Joe Kendall, who drove the park's iconic Red Buses for…
Glacier National Park
Summer jobbers man the diner-style tables inside Apgar Village’s only eating joint, serving up meatloaf, fish and chips and buffalo burgers from a kitchen…
Glacier National Park
If you’re craving an opportunity to break away from the hikers’ breakfast/picnic lunch monotony, try this wheelchair-accessible restaurant in the St Mary…
Bozeman & Gallatin Valley
This rustic ranch-house restaurant and saloon is heavy on game (elk, bison and the like), but the real draws are the fun weekly specials. The popular…
Colorado
This Colorado institution – an adobe-style 'fort' perched in the foothills 2 miles south of Morrison – has been around since 1963. The ambience is totally…
Vail
And you thought ski-lodge fare had to be tasteless frozen burgers and microwaved nachos. No longer: the Tenth ratchets up Vail's ski-in, ski-out dining up…
Denver
This small-plate eatery is rising fast on Denver's northside dining scene. Located in the up-and-already-came Sunnyside neighborhood, the playful spot…
Glacier National Park
With a clientele made up primarily of famished hikers and tour-bus passengers happy just to stretch their legs, Two Dog doesn’t have to try too hard to…
Breckenridge
One of Breck’s favorites, this restored 1886 Victorian churns out creative mountain fare such as blackberry elk and braised buffalo ribs with tomatillos,…
Vail
A star disciple of both his grandfather and Nobu Matsuhisa (yes, that Matsuhisa), Osaki worked in the Aspen restaurant before opening up this hole-in-the…
Aspen
A (mostly) healthy (kinda) fast-food grill, if there is such a thing. Sandwiches are creative, spicy concoctions. The achiote chicken is grilled and piled…
Montana
Downstairs in the century-old Masonic temple building, this bustling cafe has local art on the wall and culinary artists in the kitchen. The highly…
Aspen
This log-cabin restaurant, located 1.5 miles past Ashcroft ghost town at the end of Castle Creek Rd (about 30 minutes from Aspen), boasts the best setting…
Jackson
This one's for those dreaming of America's Deep South. Serving Southern soul food barbecued over aromatic fruitwood smoke, this place with its echoes of…
Glacier National Park
Owned and operated by the same family since 1952, it's now the grandchild of the Park's founder who's in charge. The charming dilapidated diner decor…
Denver
This outstanding oyster bar and nouveau French restaurant combines organic sensibilities with modern takes on French classics. There’s a hanging sculpture…
Colorado Springs
If you thought Colorado Springs couldn't be hip, stroll to Shuga's, a Southern-style cafe with a knack for knockout espresso drinks and hot cocktails…
Glacier National Park
Chow down al fresco at one of the picnic tables set up next to this bright yellow food truck parked near the main intersection in St Mary; just off the…
Central Colorado
Backing onto the Blue River and fashioned with industrially chic decor (think reclaimed barn planks, steel siding and polished concrete floors),…
Aspen
This hard-rocking Snowmass cafe does two things exceptionally well: jet-fueled espresso and world-class breakfast burritos. It also has protein bars and…
Vail
Legendary chef Nobu Matsuhisa has upped Vail's culinary standards with this modern, airy space in the heart of the Solaris complex. Expect traditional…
Yellowstone National Park
The Roosevelt Lodge activities center offers this fun cookout, with steak, beans and the kind of cowboy coffee you have to filter through your teeth. Kids…
Telluride
Midway up the gondola, Allreds stuns with San Juan mountain panoramas – though the bar boasts the best views. Upscale and very exclusive, it emphasizes…
Southeast Colorado
The first place you'll see as you turn onto Main St, Calvillo's is the place to eat in town – mostly thanks to its legendary buffet. Chiles rellenos,…
Grand Teton National Park
A must for sunset cocktails, this attractive wraparound bar features knee-to-ceiling windows. Alcohol and tasty small plates consisting of charcuterie and…
Vail
A casual spin-off of Sweet Basil – located out front – Mountain Standard has a lovely riverside setting that spills out onto the patio in warmer weather…
Vail
This farmers market and art show, located on Meadow Dr in the heart of the Vail Village, was established in 2001. You can grab any number of items for…
Denver
This popular food truck serves up barbecued dishes from different parts of the world – pulled-pork sandwiches, chicken 'n' waffles, lettuce wraps, tacos……
Jackson
Modeled after India's late-18th-century cobra clubs, this chic eatery delivers satisfying curries with texture and smoky undertones. Low-lit, svelte…
Grand Teton National Park
At this outdoor family favorite, breakfast means sourdough pancakes and eggs off the griddle, while lunchtime offers light fare and sandwiches. Come…
Glacier National Park
Recently made over from top to bottom, 'Nell's menu is geared to famished hikers and campers looking for a quick meal on the go or to take with them on…
