Must-see restaurants in Telluride

  • Chop House

    Telluride

    With superb service and a chic decor with embroidered velvet benches, this is an easy pick for an intimate dinner. Start with a cheese plate. From there…

  • 221 South Oak

    Telluride

    A great pick, this is an intimate restaurant in a historic home, with a small but innovative menu spinning world flavors with fresh ingredients. Dishes…

  • The Phoenix Bean

    Telluride

    This superfriendly coffee shop has an amaze-balls prime-rib sandwich that will leave your lips smacking. There are also lots of salads and other yummy…

  • La Marmotte

    Telluride

    Seasonal plates of French cuisine, white linen and candlelit warmth contrast with this rustic 19th-century icehouse. Dishes like the coq au vin with bacon…

  • Cosmopolitan

    Telluride

    The on-site restaurant at the Hotel Columbia is one of Telluride’s most respected for fine modern dining with a twist – can you resist Himalayan yak…

  • Tacos del Gnar

    Telluride

    The second outlet of a no-nonsense taco shop that puts flavor ahead of frills. Its fusion-style tacos, borrowing from Korean BBQ and Asian flavors, will…

  • Allreds

    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…

  • La Cocina de Luz

    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…

  • The National

    Telluride

    Everybody raves about this spot, which features swank cocktails, an extensive wine list and knowledgeable servers, high ceilings, elegant modern design…

  • Oak

    Telluride

    You can pick something off the chalkboard or just take what the other guy has his face in – a cheap and messy delight. If in doubt, go for the pulled-pork…

  • Butcher & the Baker

    Telluride

    Two veterans of upscale local catering started this heartbreakingly cute cafe, and nowhere else in town beats it for breakfast. Generous sandwiches with…

  • Baked in Telluride

    Telluride

    Don't expect ambience. This cafeteria-style Telluride institution serves up XL doughnuts, mom's meatloaf, sourdough wheat-crust pizza and some hearty…

  • Brown Dog Pizza

    Telluride

    The pizza? It’s chewy and crusty, but the crowd makes the place interesting. Ten minutes after you belly up to the bar for a slice and a cheap pint of…

  • Clark’s Market

    Telluride

    Put the condo kitchenette to good use after picking up supplies at Clark’s, the nicest market in town. It stocks specialty goods and scores of treats,…

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