Montana
Our personal favorite, located in the historic Murray Hotel, with a superb range of appetizers, cocktails and draft beers, this is a classy but relaxed…
Must-see restaurants in The Rocky Mountains
Central Colorado
Beaver Creek’s can’t-miss destination restaurant involves a 20-minute open-air sleigh ride through the snowy night to a glowing cabin on the slopes, warm…
Aspen & the Maroon Bells
Glenwood is lucky enough to be blessed with not just one but two quality taco spots. This one is the funky, chef-driven place, where you can get Cajun…
Southwest Colorado
Started by two chefs discontented with the snooty world of fine dining, this delicious riff on the taco truck delivers big time. Whether you're eating…
Wyoming
Sweet Melissa's makes delicious vegetarian and gluten-free dishes, no doubt the healthiest food for miles, such as gorgonzola-leek mac 'n' cheese. The…
Denver
It's impossible to miss the 28ft-high dairy jug. From its window, cones of handcrafted ice cream – including several vegan options – are doled out from…
Vail
In business since 1977, Sweet Basil remains one of Vail's top restaurants. The menu changes seasonally, but the eclectic American fare, which usually…
Grand Teton National Park
A real splurge, this may be the only five-course wilderness meal of your life, and it's well worth it. For breakfast, crab-cake eggs Benedict is prepared…
Colorado
Abejas is a bustling bistro with a rustic-chic setting – reclaimed barn wood, corrugated metal, even bungee cords set the tone. The menu is farm to table…
Montana
Order a fresh-made sandwich or overflowing breakfast bowl, or take advantage of the gourmet grab-and-go picnic items such as local teas, organic chocolate…
Aspen & the Maroon Bells
This casual industrial space is easily Glenwood Springs' hippest hangout, with bare filament bulbs hanging over the tables and an open kitchen in the back…
Boulder
A plumbing-supplies warehouse turned urban oasis, Rayback is a snapshot of Boulder. A place to feel community. A huge outdoor space with firepit and lawn…
Aspen
Set on the top floor of Explore Booksellers, this gourmet veggie cafe serves up some delightful creations, including sweet-potato gnocchi with goat's…
Boulder
Super-fresh ingredients and inventive recipes mean T/ACO’s tacos are little gems on a corn tortilla: braised pork belly, mango Caesar chicken, even a…
Southwest Colorado
Worth stopping at even if you're just passing through, this wonderful spot dishes up spinach salads and amazing, mouthwatering pizzas with names like…
Idaho
Something of a legend, this middle-of-nowhere bakery and brunch spot is a must stop. Operating for five months of the year out of a small log cabin,…
Jackson
The line stretches out the door for Jackson's best steakhouse, where the buffalo prime rib and elk chop rival the grilled bone-in rib eye for the title of…
Aspen
This place is much more a bar than a restaurant, but given the dearth of dining choices in Snowmass, you may as well eat here too. The stars of the show…
Bozeman & Gallatin Valley
Lovers of some of Montana's best grills have for years been forced out into the backblocks of Paradise Valley for their fix. No longer. This city outpost…
Montana
Our pick as Missoula's culinary superstar, Pearl Cafe does French country cooking with a western-US twist – try the walnut and herb prawns, the grilled…
Idaho
An airy little cafe with a fresh atmosphere serving wine, small plates and locally farmed meat and vegetables. Happy hour is 3pm to 5pm and often has…
Vail
This gourmet destination is nestled high in the spectacular Game Creek Bowl. Take the Eagle Bahn Gondola to Eagle’s Nest and staff will shuttle you (via…
Denver
La Casita serves up the best tamales in Denver, hands down. Two types are on deck: red chile and pork, and green chile and cheese (the latter is…
Aspen & the Maroon Bells
Get your probiotics fix at this charming bay-window cafe specializing in organic shakes loaded with bee pollen, cacao nibs, açaí berries, coconut water…
Idaho
By the people who once presided over Ketchum Grill, Enoteca combines a classy, softly lit space with an enticing selection of large and small tapas-style…
Montana
A bright place for lunch sandwiches (such as a buffalo burger, a ‘funk burger’ or lighter portobello sandwich) served on the pleasant front deck, washed…
Southwest Colorado
These creative pies are easily the best pizza in town and we love the bike-to-dinner incentives. With sidewalk seating and a small-town vibe, this place…
Durango
Handmade, organic and local, the artful frozen treats created here taste like happiness. It's also inventive – with flavors, some seasonal, like salted…
Aspen
The original Colorado link in Matsuhisa Nobu’s iconic global chain that now wraps around the world, this converted house is more intimate than its Vail…
Jackson
With a roaring stone fireplace, an extensive wine list and snappy white linens, this grill creates notable American haute cuisine. Try the pan-roasted…
Southwest Colorado
This pizza joint and cyclist hangout is run by Jen and Anne, a pair of bike enthusiasts who espouse a sustainable business ethos. Pizza comes in thick…
Durango
There are two reasons to come here: drinking damned good custom cocktails at the bar and dining on some innovative small plates including Korean fried…
Cody
Around since 2015, this Texan-run food truck is much loved for its dedication to the glories of the Texan BBQ. Ribs, brisket, turkey breast, pulled pork,…
West Yellowstone
Far and away West Yellowstone's best BBQ joint, the Firehole keeps it simple in the finest Texas-style barbecue tradition – try a brisket sandwich, a full…
Bozeman & Gallatin Valley
The gourmet restaurant attached to its upscale lodge is the best in the valley and the place for a blowout. Try the harissa-rubbed elk, bison steak with…
West Yellowstone
West Yellowstone's 1918 school building houses this classy restaurant and bar. Standout dishes include the bison nachos, elk-stuffed portabella mushrooms,…
Wyoming
Arguably Cheyenne's finest, the restaurant at the Historic Plains Hotel serves up some outstanding dinner dishes, such as crab-stuffed salmon or bourbon…
Montana
This cool little spot uses farm-fresh local produce to create unusual dishes such as risotto sliders or a small but perfectly formed menu of steak or…
Cody
When Cody's cowboy cuisine starts to weigh on your arteries, find the antidote in the Local's fresh, organic and locally sourced dishes. Think a falafel…
Glacier National Park
East Glacier Park's most buzzed-about restaurant serves a mean chile relleno. Renowned for its excellent iced margaritas, Serrano's also has economical…
