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Read More221 South Oak
Chef and owner Eliza H.S. Gavin, a former Top Chef competitor, continues to elevate Telluride’s dining scene with her modern American bistro, a local favorite that should not be missed. Gavin has honed her skills in New Orleans, Napa Valley,...
Read MoreAllred’s
Perched at the gondola stop 10,551 feet up, between Mountain Village and Telluride, Allred’s capitalizes on its position with enormous windows that frame the snow-capped mountains and rustic stone walls; a timbered ceiling adds to the alpine atmosphere. Creative American...
Read MoreAlpino Vino
Most skiers headed to the top of Gold Hill are bound for Revelation Bowl, but my favorite reason to ride up the Gold Hill lift is the pesto grilled cheese at Alpino Vino, which, on sunny spring afternoons, can be...
Read MoreBaked in Telluride
This is the oldest café in Telluride, having been serving fresh, local, mostly homemade wraps, pastries, sandwiches and pastas, as well as local beer from Smugglers Brewpub, for more than thirty years. You can eat in or order out, and...
Read MoreCosmopolitan
Cosmopolitan, or Cosmo, as it is known locally, is in the recently renovated Hotel Columbia, near the gondola. The menu is Asian-influenced and meat-heavy, with starters like crispy wild salmon nori roll and boneless beef short ribs and inventive entrées...
Read MoreGorrono Ranch
A former sheep ranch, Gorrono Ranch is a popular cafeteria housed inside an old Western barn on one of Telluride’s ski runs. Open only during ski season, the hot spot’s huge outdoor deck is a favorite après ski stop with...
Read MoreHistoric New Sheridan Bar
You cannot visit Telluride without stopping for a drink in the 118-year-old Historic Bar, one of the oldest in the West. Located in the New Sheridan Hotel, it retains many of its original features and has a full dinner menu....
Read MoreLa Cocina de Luz
La Cocina de Luz is easygoing and democratic, much like Telluride itself. After ordering at the counter, patrons avail themselves of the DIY salsa cart while waiting for authentic tamales, flautas and tostadas to appear. The colorful southwestern fare is...
Read MoreLa Marmotte
La Marmotte, located in an old ice house just one block from the gondola, is frequented by both locals and tourists. With its wood-paneled walls, it is the sort of place to drink too much red wine, chosen from the...
Read MoreNew Sheridan Chop House
Located in the New Sheridan Hotel, the Chop House was transformed as part of the hotel’s recent $7 million renovation and is one of the hottest restaurants in town. The colorful brocade banquettes, a low-hanging crystal chandelier and leather-backed chairs...
Read MoreRustico
This beautiful Italian restaurant is a local haunt, serving family recipes from all over Italy prepared in an open kitchen. The exposed stone and brick walls, fireplace, weathered furniture and hanging planters create a casual atmosphere for savoring dishes such...
Read MoreSiam
This cozy Thai spot on the west side of town is packed every night, mostly with locals and insiders who know that the tom kha soup and fragrant curries are worth venturing a few blocks beyond Main Street. Unlike most...
Read MoreTelluride Brewing Co.
Opened in 2011 by two friends with a mutual enthusiasm for Telluride and great beer, TBC was soon producing award-winning beers enriched by the Rocky Mountain snowmelt. At their tasting room, situated just off the road linking downtown Telluride and...
Read MoreThe Butcher and Baker Café
At this sunny eat-in bakery on the east side of town, daily specials are announced on a row of wooden cutting boards mounted above the register, and countertops are piled high with just-out-of-the-oven muffins, cookies and croissants. A perfect spot...
