Boulder
Zolo has been delighting residents with award-winning Southwestern fare and easy parking (it has its own lot) for years. The menu is a Colorado take on…
Must-see restaurants in The Rocky Mountains
Boulder
Fresh, good and kind of goofy. The chefs shout with delight as customers fill the space, which they do early and often. Kimono-clad waitstaff serve…
Idaho
After developing his palate at the fine restaurants in Jackson, head chef Juan Alcantara carried his considerable cooking skills over the mountains to…
Telluride
As they lovingly serve two Colorado favorites (organic and Mexican), it's no wonder that the lunch line runs deep at this healthy taquería. Order the…
Breckenridge
Dig into some consistently good, honest and soulful New York–style pizza. It’s sold by the slice and (16in) pie, along with dishes such as baked ziti with…
Grand Teton National Park
If there is a more compelling place for pizza and beers than Dornan's rooftop deck, looking across the Snake River and Menor's Ferry at the towering…
Boulder
This lively Mexican restaurant has a menu deep in classics like tacos, enchiladas and tortas (sandwiches) and some surprising dishes too, like stuffed…
Central Colorado
An outdoor fire pit, sofa, local band, horseshoes and bocce ball – eating at HRK is a bit like hanging out at a backyard BBQ. The menu ranges from house…
Glacier National Park
This big restaurant in the Glacier Park Lodge serves upscale classics, such as prime rib, and more Montana-influenced dishes like braised bison ribs, as…
Telluride
Everybody raves about this spot, which features swank cocktails, an extensive wine list and knowledgeable servers, high ceilings, elegant modern design…
Aspen
A long-standing local darling, this 2nd-floor patio is the best spot for a leisurely gourmet brunch (think lobster Benedict or wild-morel omelet). This…
Denver
Set in a simple, airy dining room, Just BE is an exclusively Paleo and gluten-free restaurant, and meals are also made without sugar, dairy or processed…
Glacier National Park
The simple concept brought to Glacier hikers by Terry Chase, owner of next door Brownie's hostel and bakery, is basically a local and locally sourced…
Aspen
One of Aspen's most beloved spots for a quick, cheap meal, the Big Wrap's creative and vaguely healthy concoctions have won over legions of fans. In…
Buen Tiempo Mexican Restaurant & Cantina
Southwest Colorado
This good-time spot bursts with bar-stool squatters and booths of families. From the chili-rubbed sirloin to the posole with warm tortillas, Buen Tiempo…
Vail
Man, is this fried chicken good. We could tout the healthy aspects (non-GMO, free-range, veggie-fed birds), but it's the dynamite gluten-free batter that…
Central Colorado
Eclectic Asian fare is what passes for haute cuisine in Buena Vista. Dishes such as Massaman curry, pork larb and beef with udon noodles are typical…
Boulder
A Hill landmark since 1923, the low-slung, graffiti-scrawled Sink has fed former president Obama, been featured on Food Network and even employed Robert…
Boise
This cavernous corner restaurant occupying the old bank building downtown is good anytime, but excels during weekend brunch when things like the Dungeness…
Glacier National Park
Recently renovated and redesigned, both in terms of its menu and decor, the blandly named West Glacier Restaurant is now one of the more enjoyable places…
Boulder
Chef Ado serves up a mostly American menu – pork loin, spinach salad, salmon – with a few internationals like pad thai and chicken piccata, in this…
Aspen & the Maroon Bells
With Salvadorian pupusas (thick stuffed tortillas) and a tasty variety of tacos, the offerings here go well beyond the usual Col-Mex fare. They also serve…
Southwest Colorado
This little brewpub has a truly righteous mac 'n' cheese that's so gooey, so decadent, you'll want to order seconds (or steal it from your kid's plate)…
Central Colorado
One of the best restaurants in the Winter Park orbit. Set in Tabernash, just north of Fraser, this place is loved for its creativity and use of fresh…
Aspen
One of several chic eateries in this gourmet-inclined brick minimall. The stylish modern dining room opens up completely to the colorful courtyard, which…
Southeast Colorado
A locally owned downtown burger joint – conveniently right across from the History Museum – Bingo only uses grass-fed lamb and beef produced in the region…
Montana
This reliable place serves up fine burritos, salads and wraps in a coffeehouse-style industrial-brick interior or on the outdoor terrace. The Yellowstone…
Colorado
Crusty, fresh bread and stacks of ingredients make this cozy deli an excellent place for lunch. Sandwiches come in half and whole sizes. The 'Heater,' a…
Aspen
The depth and breadth of the gourmet spirit of this ski-town deli is striking. Here you’ll find Gruyère, Roquefort and chèvre, wild salmon and sashimi…
Central Colorado
The Arapahoe Cafe began life in the 1940s as a roadside cafe and motel, and it’s still the grooviest place to eat pretty much any meal in Dillon. The…
Yellowstone National Park
The quiet dining room at the Old Faithful Snow Lodge serves up a few unexpected dishes, such as the game-sausage sampler and bison ribs braised in Moose…
Central Colorado
Located in what is surely one of the world's most picturesque Safeway parking lots, this food truck at the north entrance of town prepares savory tacos…
Jackson
In a precious cornflower-blue house, the Blue Lion offers outdoor dining under grand old trees on the deck. Its renowned rack of lamb, served in…
Estes Park
This family-friendly burger and pizza pub has a cozy dining room and plenty to choose from on the extensive menu. The large fireplace in the dining room…
Boulder
The largest Whole Foods in the Rocky Mountain region – 77,000 sq ft – this supermarket is something to behold. The organic offerings are wide and varied…
Vail
A long-standing local favorite set alongside Gore Creek, this restaurant boasts great lunchtime deals (turkey and Brie sandwich with orange-cranberry…
Bozeman & Gallatin Valley
Sometimes you need to kick off the boots, run a comb through your hair and let your inner metro free. Sophisticated Plonk serves a wide-ranging menu from…
Denver
Situated in a historic building on Larimer Sq, the Market is an excellent coffee shop, deli and gourmet-food store. The place makes popular sandwiches and…
Vail
Unless your accommodations include a morning buffet, this is where to go for breakfast. It serves gourmet coffee, tasty breakfast burritos and some damn…
Bozeman & Gallatin Valley
When two good ole boys form Tennessee first came to Montana to fish, they loved everything but the lack of good Southern fried chicken. And thus, Roost…
