Dinner
The are lots of great places to have Dinner in Telluride.
 

 

Restaurant Location Phone # Type of Cuisine
221 South Oak 221 S. Oak St. 970.728.9507 Eclectic Blend
9545 119 Lost Creek Ln. 970.728.6293 Rustic American
Allred's Top of the Gondola 970.728.7474 Creative American
Baked in Telluride 127 S. Fir St. 970.728.4705 Bakery/Comfort Food
Black Horse Bar & Char Mountain Lodge 970.369.5000 Tavern Fare
Blue Jay Cafe 22332 Hwy 145, Placerville 970.728.0830 Home Cooking
Blue Point Grille 123 S. Oak St. 970.728.8862 Seafood/Steakhouse
Brown Dog Pizza 110 E. Colorado Ave. 970.728.8046 Sports Bar/Comfort Food
Chair 8 250 W. San Juan 970.728.8887 Comfort Food
The Cornerhouse 131 N. Fir St. 970.728.6207 American
Cosmopolitan & Tasting Cellar 300 W. San Juan 970.728.1292 Contemporary American
Emilio's Grill & Bar 226 W. Colorado Ave. 970.369.1101 Mexican
Excelsior Cafe 200 W. Colorado Ave. 970.728.4250 Italian American
Fat Alley BBQ 122 S. Oak St. 970.728.3985 Southern BBQ
Floradora Saloon 103 W. Colorado Ave. 970.728.8884 Comfort Food/Bar
Honga's Lotus Petal 135 E. Colorado Ave. 970.728.5134 Pan-Asian
La Cocina de Luz 123 E. Colorado Ave. 970.728.9355 Mexican
La Marmotte 150 W. San Juan 970.728.6232 Contemporary French
Las Montanas/Sofios 100 W. Colorado Ave. 970.728.5114 Latin/Mexican
La Piazza Del Villagio Blue Mesa Building 970.728.8283 Northern Italian
Marz Tapas & Wine 142 E. Colorado Ave. 970.369.1165 Spanish/Mediterranean
New Sheridan Chop House 231 W. Colorado Ave. (Closed Summer 2008) Seafood/Steaks
Poacher's Pub Sunset Plaza 970.728.9647 Comfort Food/Bar
Rustico 114 E. Colorado Ave. 970.728.4046 Authentic Italian
Shanghai Palace 126 E. Colorado Ave. 970.728.0882 Chinese
Siam 200 S. Davis St. 970.728.6886 Authentic Thai
Skier's Union Cafe Heritage Plaza 970.728.0404 Comfort Food/Bar
Smuggler's Brew Pub 225 S. Pine St. 970.728.0919 Brewery/Bar/Restaurant
Sweet Life 115 W. Colorado Ave. 970.728.8789 Burgers/Ice Cream/Candy
The Crazy Elk Columbia Place 970.728.7499 Pizza/Comfort Food
Track's Cafe & Bar Heritage Plaza 970.728.0677 Deli Sandwiches/Bar
Tommy's Telluride 300 W. Colorado Ave. 970.728.1801 Comfort Food/Bar
 
 
221 South Oak
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

For years, 221 South Oak has been renowned for its intimate atmosphere, incredible food, extensive wine list, friendly service and uncompromised quality. Chef and owner, Eliza serves cuisine classified as New American with an eclectic blend of flavors and styles. A mélange of seafood, game and poultry, with accompaniments that range from deep south to Calypso to classical French to Californian cuisine to Creole-we call it Eliza’s cooking.
Call 1-970-728-9507 or Visit www.221southoak.com



 

9545

Featuring distinctive food, boutique wine and personalized service, 9545 Restaurant offers Modern American Cuisine with Rocky Mountain Influences expertly and innovatively prepared by Executive Chef Kelly Patton. 9545 offers a welcoming and tranquil setting overlooking the ski slopes with views of Telluride’s rugged mountain scenery. Apres ski and summer patio dining are featured seasonally. Located near the Mountain Village gondola in the award-winning Inn at Lost Creek.

Call 1-970-728-5678 or Visit www.innatlostcreek.com


allred's

Telluride's most unique dining experience is Allred's, where culinary excellence, exquisite views and impressive ambiance mesh to create an exhilarating dining adventure at 10,551 feet. Chef Erich Owen creates regional American cuisine with international overtones. Allred's is open for Apres-ski and dinner seven days a week. Top of the Gondola Walk in, or reservations.
Call 1-970-728-7474 or Visit
www.allredsrestaurant.com
 

 


Baked in Telluride

Telluride was a funky old mining town when Jerry Greene started baking here in 1975! Now Baked in Telluride is a community institution celebrating 30 years of Telluride’s best baked goods. Free delivery daily after 5 pm in Telluride and Mountain Village. Telluride’s Favorite Pizza! Nightly dinner specials! To-go anytime! Free wireless Internet! Telluride’s Affordable Standout. 127 South Fir Street, Telluride.
Call 1-970-728-4775 or Visit
www.bakedintelluride.com


Black Horse Bar & Char

Traditional Tavern Fare and Breakfast Buffet located at the Mountain Lodge in Mountain Village. Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner.

Call 970.369.5000


Blue Jay Lodge & Cafe

 


The rustic, exhilarating mountain retreat you always dreamed of for your vacation adventure. The Telluride area's newest, quaintest 14-room lodge is just 12 scenic miles outside of town. The café serves breakfast, lunch and dinner. There is a separate bar with big screen TV, perfect for any game that’s on. 22332 Hwy 145 Placerville, CO 81430.
Call 1-970-728-0830 or Visit
www.thebluejaylodge.com


Blue Point Grille & Noir Bar

The Blue Point Grill has earned the reputation as one of the finest restaurants in Telluride, CO. This steak and seafood house features a wide selection of steaks and chops as well as fresh seafood 7 days a week. Guests can choose to dine upstairs in the Blue Point Grill's beautiful dining room or downstairs in the Noir Bar.
The Noir Bar is the late night martini and wine lounge with a fireplace, leather couches and swanky atmosphere. Recently, it was voted "Best Mountain Bar" by 5280, Denver's Mile-High Magazine.
With one of the top wine lists in the West, flawless service, and a chic intimate interior, the Blue Point Grill and Noir Bar is one of the best places to wine and dine in Telluride. 123 South Oak St., Telluride.
Call 1-970-728-TUNA or Visit
http://www.thebluepointgrill.com/main.html


Brown Dog Pizza

Brown Dog Pizza brings Telluride east-coast style, thin crust pizza and a great selection of hot and cold subs, salads and pastas. Brown Dog Pizza proudly prepares our dough and sauce from scratch. Owners Dan Lynch, Jeff Smokevitch, and Joe Carena have made Brown Dog Pizza Telluride' s favorite place for pizza, and delivery is always free. 110 E. Colorado Avenue, Colorado.
Call 1-970-728-8046


 

Chair 8


At the base of the Gondola, this restaurant provides a retro retreat. Lunch and dinner dishes revolve around the fresh and vibrant produce of the seasons. Watch a game on the plasma or meet friends for a drink. Open 8am-8pm daily. 250 West San Juan Ave # C, Telluride.
Call 1-970-728-8887


The Cornerhouse

The Cornerhouse is a kid friendly restaurant serving up great sanwhiches, grilled chicken and hamburgers. With a wide array of appetizers, our food and bar makes watching a great game even better. Located on North Fir Street one block up from Colorado Avenue in a quaint house.
Call 1-970-728-6207


 

Cosmopolitan & The Tasting Cellar

Once a grand saloon in the thriving mining camp of Telluride, The Cosmopolitan is now home to the fresh, innovative creations of Chef Chad Scothorn, who was recently honored by an invitation to the James Beard House in New York City. Serving dinner nightly, this elegantly simple 70-seat restaurant is located in the luxurious Hotel Columbia at the base of the Gondola and the Oak Street Lift. Known locally as "The Cosmo," our custom cherry wood bar is the perfect place to unwind. Chef de Cuisine, Aaron Woo. 300 West San Juan Ave, Telluride.
Call 1-970-728-1292 or Visit www.cosmotelluride.com



 

Emilio’s

Emilio’s family Mexican restaurant brings you the best Authentic Mexican food and cocktails from the state of Jalisco here in Telluride. 226 West Colorado Ave, Telluride.
Call 1-970-369-1101


 

 

Excelsior Cafe

 


Tempt and seduce your palate with a scrumptious menu using only the freshest ingredients available. Late night menu until midnight. Or just sit on the couch in our relaxed, casual atmosphere and sip wine with one of our nightly selections and watch everyone go by on Main Street. 200 West Colorado Ave, Telluride.
Call 1-970-728-4250



Fat Alley Barbeque

No butts about it! Fat Alley’s the real deal. Located on 122 South Oak Street on the alley in a cozy Victorian, you will find the home-cooked food of Fat Alley—the place for bourbon, beer and BBQ. If you have a hankering for some fried okra New Orleans style, or you’re ready to try the “Carolina Sandwich”—a Carolina recipe of pulled pork marinated in vinegar and brown sugar—stop by Fat Alley. And if you are looking for “a kiss of the hops” or a touch of the Sour Mash, our libations will more than whet your palate. Drop in and enjoy a dose of Southern hospitality. 122 South Oak Street, Telluride.
Call 1-970-728-3985


The Floradora Saloon

The Floradora Saloon is a family owned and operated restaurant. The menu features fresh, crisp flavors using natural and organic ingredients whenever available. We open for lunch at 11:00 and dinner at 5:30 with a bar menu from 3PM until 6PM. 103 West Colorado Ave, Telluride.
Call 1-970-728-8884


Honga's Lotus Petal


 

A famed menu of exciting pan-Asian dishes and a full sushi bar, Honga's is a favorite with everyone! Located at 133 East Colorado Ave, Telluride.
Call 1-970-728-5134


 

La Cocina de Luz

The "Kitchen of Light” specializes in food prepared with love. Featuring handmade tortillas, a salsa bar and daily specials, La Cocina incorporates traditional cooking methods with organic and whole foods. La Cocina is open for breakfast, lunch and dinner. Take out and full-service catering available. Casual dining indoor or out. 123 East Colorado Ave, Telluride.
Call 1-970-728-9355 or visit www.lacocinatelluride.com


La Marmotte


Chef Mark Reggiannini, owner of La Marmotte, studied under some of the most influential chefs in the world and brings his expertise to this popular Telluride restaurant. Enjoy exquisite French dishes in their beautiful country elegant dining room. Also, offering a private chef's table to accommodate 6-12 people. 150 San Juan Ave, Telluride.
Call 1-970-728-6232 or Visit www.lamarmotte.com

 

 

Las Montanas/Sophios

Experience the Taste of Latin Fusion! Blend the favorite foods of such Latin America countries as Cuba, Argentina, Peru and Mexico, with favorites from Santa Fe and Tucson. Combine it with the tastiest margaritas this side of Cabo, as you are surrounded by Latin jazz and a friendly, on the ball staff and you have Las Montañas, Telluride' s hottest restaurant. The salsa is always room temperature and fresh, the tortillas hand made, the beans made daily from scratch and the chips fresh fried. Book a party of two or a party of 50 and whisk yourself away. Viva Las Montañas! 200 South Davis St, Telluride.
Call 1-970-728-5114 or Visit www.lasmontanastelluride.com

 


 

 

La Piazza del Villaggio Ristorante

 

La Piazza Del Villaggio's menu is a marriage between Paolo Canclini's love of generational family recipes and his contemporary training as the Italian equivalent of an American ‘Master Chef'. What results is the simple and inviting union of authentic Italian cuisine with clean, crisp, refined flavors devoid of complicated, heavy sauces.
Strict adherence to traditional practices such as hand preparation of the freshest and finest ingredients affords artisans Paolo and chef Luca Ramponi, the flexibility to offer tantalizing and unique seasonal dishes that compliment La Piazza's menu and wine list. 117 Lost Creek Lane, Mountain Village.

Call 1-970-728-8283 or Visit
www.lapiazzadelvillaggioristorante.com


MARZ TAPAS AND WINE BAR

Wine bar and tapas closing late in the evening.

Located on Main St. 970 708-5078

 


New Sheridan Chop House

 

The New Sheridan Chop House is a bistro-style restaurant located on Main Street featuring Executive Chef Ross Martin's New American Cuisine. Favorites include Dry Aged New York Steak - Au Poivre, Alaskan Halibut with Sweet & Sour Vinaigrette, French Onion Soup, a selection of Fine Cheeses, and Daily Plate Specials such as Bouillabaise and Tuna Nicoise. Enjoy outdoor seating in the summer and guaranteed lively local ambiance. 233 West Colorado Ave, Telluride.
Call 1-970-728-9100 or Visit www.newsheridan.com


Poachers Pub

 

The flavor of Telluride can be tasted at this local watering hole. Great food for less... Great views for free. Music outside on our patio, while you soak yourself in Colorado’s best ski town pub. This place gets the sun all day! Enjoy a game of pool while you drink a libation from our full bar. Our full menu is served nightly until 11:30pm. Just ask any local about us! Jonny & Adam. Blue Mesa Building, Mountain Village.
Call 1-970-728-9647


 

Rustico

 

A casual authentic Italian ristorante in Telluride, with specialty dishes from every corner of Italy. Stone walls, a villa room, fireplace and enclosed veranda offer an intimate atmosphere for private parties, family dinners, or romantic evenings. Outdoor dining facing Main Street too. 114 West Colorado Ave, Telluride.
Call 1-970-728-4046


Shanghai Palace

A great new addition to Telluride's dining scene! Shanghai Palace is a restaurant that provides the finest and freshest Chinese cuisine with over one hundred and fifty dishes to choose from, ranging from appetizers, to soups and salads, to entrees. Shanghai Palace is located conveniently on the main street, Colorado Avenue. The decor will enhance your experience and our recipes produce the finest flavors of Asian Cooking. All of our chefs have over fifteen years of experience and are able to prepare dishes that are familiar and scrumptious to those who seek traditional and authentic Chinese cuisine. 126 East Colorado Ave, Telluride.
Call 1-970-728-0882


Siam

Thai Food has become a culinary art highly praised by the world’s gourmets. It is a cuisine which owes much influence to the Indian and Chinese cultures using fresh herbs and spices including garlic, coriander, lemongrass, mint and fresh Thai peppers. At Siam Restaurant we take great care in preparing cuisine from recipes handed down for centuries. We want to serve our customers authentic fresh, flavorful and healthy Thai food. We provide the freshest traditional Thai cuisine and the top quality local organic ingredients are used to prepare your meal whenever it possible. And we do not use any MSG in any dishes at all. Please come by and enjoy your new fine dining experience with our fine Thai cuisine.
Call 1-970-728-6886


Skiers' Union Cafe

 

Located slope side in Mountain Village, Skiers Union features a wide variety of soups, salads and sandwiches. Our Bar has drinks to curb any craving. Ski-in, ski-out, the Skier’s Union is a great place to meet a non-skier for lunch or après ski.
Call 1-970-728-0404


 

Smuggler's Brewpub

Telluride’s only brewpub is located one block east of the Gondola at the corner of San Juan and Pine. Come join us in our historic mining warehouse and sample any of our award-winning ales, lagers and sodas. Try our homemade root beer! Our menu features great appetizers, gyros, ribs, steaks and seafood all at affordable prices. Smuggler’s Brewpub and Grille can provide catering and parties for groups from 10 to 1000. “Rib Nights” are Friday and Saturday, featuring Prime Rib or Baby Back Ribs. 225 South Pine Street, Telluride.
Call 1-970-728-0919


Sweet Life

Located in the middle of Main Street at 115 West Colorado Ave., you’ll find Telluride’s only homemade ice cream parlor. This 1950s style diner opened its doors in July of 2003, and has fast become a favorite among both locals and tourists. Kenney’s Homemade Ice Cream is made daily on site with only the freshest of ingredients and no preservatives. If sweets aren’t what you are looking for, The Sweet Life’s “Burger Stand” offers diner style burgers, fries and delicious tossed salads as well. Locals agree, a meal at The Sweet Life is the best deal in town. Even if you aren’t hungry, their groovy retro t-shirts are worth the visit! 115 West Colorado Ave, Telluride.
Call 1-970-728-8789


THE CRAZY ELK

Located at the base of the gondola in the Mountain Village core. Full bar featuring beers on tap and wines by the glass with a pizza and subs. Open 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. 565 Mountain Village Blvd, Mountain Village.
Call 1-970-728-7499

 


 

TOMMY'S

Tommy's
300 West Colorado
Telluride, CO 81435

Located next to Elks Park, Tommy’s offers a fun and friendly atmosphere. Come play pool, catch a game on any of our 9 tv screens, and enjoy music by local artists. Our menu includes delicious salads, butter burgers, oven baked subs, fish and chips, and the best pizza in town served all night long. Enjoy our full bar, sunny deck, and sweet & tasty cupcakes. 970-728-1801 Open Tues.-Sunday noon til 2 am, Mondays 5pm til 2 am.

Visit www.tommystelluride.com

 

 

 


Tracks Cafe & Bar

 

At Tracks we offer a wide array of sandwiches, pastries, salads, coffees and drinks. Come dine and relax at our outdoor patio or watch the game at our full bar. The Kitchen and Cafe are open from 8am to 6pm and the Bar is open from 11am to 11pm. 670 Mountain Village Blvd, Mountain Village.
Call 1-970-728-0677


 

 


 


 


 
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