Central Colorado
A laid-back but still hard-rocking place on the main village plaza. It has kayaks dangling from the ceiling, while snowboarding stills and flat-screen TVs…
Must-see restaurants in The Rocky Mountains
Wyoming
Imagine that a Filipino food truck crashed into a barbecue joint and fell in love. This mash-up of two distinct menus is the result of a husband-and-wife…
Colorado
On Saturdays between June and September, the city hosts the Golden Farmers Market featuring local produce and prepared foods. If you're looking to stock…
Wasabi Sushi Bar & the Ginger Grill
Montana
Yes, you’re in Montana and, yes, this is exceptionally good sushi. Confirming Whitefish’s cosmopolitan credentials, this place delivers the fish in both…
Central Colorado
This place has been bringing New Orleans’ tasty brand of seafood love to Winter Park for over 20 years. It has everything from fried okra and steamed…
Central Colorado
The most atmospheric spot in the old downtown area, Lucha's turn-of-the-century digs were once the legendary Red Ram, frequented by the likes of Clint…
Idaho
Although the town is literally surrounded by postcard-perfect scenery, somehow it's all the sweeter when viewed from the busy deck of Bridge Street Grill…
Aspen
As American as a crispy chicken sandwich and kale salad, the White House is a premier lunch stop with a casually elegant atmosphere. Sit in booths, at the…
Northern Colorado
Grab a pencil and start scribbling your dream order: the build-your-own-burger concept succeeds through a list of high-grade options like chipotle ketchup…
Southwest Colorado
Just north of Gunnison on the road to Crested Butte, this place has long been a town favorite. For rural Colorado, it’s a pretty authentic taste of Italy…
Montana
Hopping with neighborly locals, the Buffalo is what you get when a standard chain diner hires someone who actually knows how to cook. For breakfast try…
Steamboat Springs
This fine-dining option serves Asian-influenced French fare in elegant, candlelit environs. The mains won’t blow minds – rack of lamb, duck breast with…
Jackson
Maybe it's the long hike that kick-started your hunger, but it would be hard to find a more satisfying food stop with craft beer on tap. The velvet…
Grand Teton National Park
Dine on selections of cheese and fruit, local free-range beef and organic polenta cakes. Small plates, such as wild game sliders, are also available…
West Yellowstone
Authentic Spanish cooking comes as something of a surprise in this town where standout flavors are few. Try the paella, the tortilla de patatas (egg-and…
Vail
The most popular place for breakfast at the resort is the Little Diner in Lionshead. Huevos rancheros, sweet and savory crepes, biscuits and gravy – it's…
Boulder
Sure, this place is a bit rough around the edges and the vegetarian noodles may well come with a wayward piece of chicken, but there’s no cheaper, better…
Bozeman & Gallatin Valley
This downtown branch of the beloved local market and deli is all about the hot bar, soups, salads and grab-and-go goodies. Fresh sandwiches and smoothies…
Eichardt's Pub Grill & Coffee House
Idaho
This surprisingly good restaurant masquerades as a corner dive bar. Find a table among the throng of locals slamming back drafts under rafters bristling…
Southwest Colorado
Brewmaster Tony Simmons is a professional beer judge, and the Poor Richard’s Ale is brewed according to historical standards – the corn and molasses mix…
Steamboat Springs
Asian flavors with French preparation combine for the most exciting dinner in the Mountain Area. ‘Colorado Never Ever Beef Tenderloin’ comes sided with…
Montana
From spanakopita to soufflés, this little cafe on the southern end of downtown offers something a little different from the regular breakfast fare. Things…
Breckenridge
It's Breck's most popular snack stand: you can't miss this yellow gypsy cart on Main St – or the line snaking down the block in front of it. Sweet and…
Central Colorado
This fun riverside watering hole serves up clever American-style tapas: think three-cheese mac with bacon, fries and truffle aioli, seared ahi wontons,…
Denver
This cozy bistro-style eatery with exposed brick walls and well-worn stylings is poised, elegant, confident and, at times, simply remarkable. The seasonal…
Montana
Summer weekend evenings (Thursday to Sunday) see high-octane pig racing at the Bear Creek Saloon, 7 miles east of Red Lodge on Hwy 308. Make a $2 bet and…
Northern Colorado
Consider yourself lucky if you find yourself rolling into Grand Lake half-starving on a Sunday morning. The Fat Cat does its breakfast buffet ($12) and…
Vail
Half hip eatery, half space-age bowling alley, bōl is the most unusual hangout in Vail. You can go bowling in the back ($105 to $300 per hour!), but it's…
Idaho
A solid bet for breakfast or lunch, the Kneadery is off the main drag in an old split-log cabin outfitted with large fireplace, western art and a…
Bozeman & Gallatin Valley
An expanded wooden house, one-and-a-half blocks north of Main St, with a cool counter (it used to be a small fishmonger's) and patio, offering the best…
Northern Colorado
This friendly bakery, cafe and breakfast-slash-lunch spot offers water views from its sidewalk tables. The large breakfasts include savory salsa and crisp…
Cody
This classy restaurant with friendly service does good breakfasts, light lunches and tasty and substantial dinner options – try the pasta with lobster,…
Glacier National Park
Doubling as a small outdoor gear shop, this bakery will satisfy sweet and semi-healthy cravings with its cookies, hearty muffins, cakes and pies (the…
Aspen
The Steakhouse is one of Aspen's 'it' destinations, drawing a crowd even in the shoulder season. There's nothing complicated on the menu here, just a…
Southwest Colorado
In a small shopping plaza, this unassuming and authentic Mexican restaurant does enchilada plates oozing with cheese and overstuffed tacos in warm corn…
Glacier National Park
Housed in a bright red Great Northern Railway train caboose, with a kitchen the size of a food truck's, this little cafe serves up excellent breakfast…
Glacier National Park
Small-town locals generally greet any new joint with curiosity and excitement, but this pizzeria's positive reviews have outlived the initial honeymoon…
Colorado
Doubling as the town gossip hub, this busy cafe caters to Boulder tastes. Get your latte made with rice milk and your chocolate cookie free of gluten…
Breckenridge
The kitchen whips up some delectable dinner entrees (grilled trout with lemon-thyme aioli, teriyaki-glazed ahi with udon), but it's the après-ski scene…
Southwest Colorado
With blues on the box and a high tin ceiling, this is sushi for the Southwest. Specialties like potstickers with prickly-pear chili and Colorado rancher…
