Southwest Colorado Restaurants
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1. Blackstock Bistro
$$ | |The atmosphere and food at this modern, airy bistro are about as sophisticated as you'll find in Gunnison. It serves an innovative selection of small and large plates, but the real gem is the happy hour (3 to 6 every day and from 9 to close Friday and Saturday), which offers hearty portions at very reasonable prices.
122 W. Tomichi Ave., Gunnison, Colorado, 81230, USA970-641–4394Known For
- Delectable ramen bowls
- Innovative small plates
- Truffle fries
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Rate Includes: Closed Sun. No lunch -
2. Camp Robber
$$ | |This simply decorated restaurant serves some of Montrose's most creative cuisine, such as its famous green chile chicken and potato soup or shrimp, avocado, and prosciutto pasta (gluten-free options available too). At lunch, salads with house-made dressings, hearty sandwiches, and blue-corn enchiladas fuel hungry hikers. The green and red chile is mild, so ask them to spice it up if you prefer it with a kick.
1515 Ogden Rd., Montrose, Colorado, 81401, USA970-240–1590Known For
- New Mexican dishes
- House-made salsa and desserts
- Shaded patio
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Rate Includes: No dinner Sun. -
3. Carver Brewing Co.
$$ | |The "Brews Brothers," Bill and Jim Carver, have about 12 beers on tap at any given time at this Durango favorite. If you're hungry, try one of the signature handmade bread bowls filled with green chile, soup, or chicken stew.
1022 Main Ave., Durango, Colorado, 81301, USA970-259–2545Known For
- Hearty, creative breakfasts
- Lovely shaded patio out back
- Elevated pub cuisine
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4. Cavallo's Restaurant
$$ | | CajunFrom street level, wind down a spiral staircase to the little slice of Bourbon Street that is Cavallo's, a New Orleans–style eatery that provides a nice departure from Ouray's typical steak and burger establishments. Cavallo's delivers perhaps the town's best breakfast (served until closing time), with creative Cajun omelettes and Benedicts, as well as "daily inspirations" such as strawberry-basil–cream cheese French toast. The lunch menu offers soups, salads, and sandwiches, while the heavenly dinners (served Friday through Sunday) range from seafood étouffée to black-pepper and sage–crusted duck breast. Peruse Cavallo's signature cocktails list to find a nice complement for your entrée.
630 Main St., Ouray, Colorado, 81427, USA970-325–2042Restaurant Details
Rate Includes: No dinner Mon.–Thurs. -
5. Dolores River Brewery
$$ | |Stop in here for what's fittingly billed as "thought-provoking beer." Choose from a wide selection of craft ales and stouts to wash down a slice of tasty wood-fired pizza.
100 S. 4th St., Dolores, Colorado, 81323, USA970-882–4677Known For
- House-brewed craft ales
- Live, local bands–especially in summer
- Pleasant back patio
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Rate Includes: Closed Mon. No lunch -
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6. Handlebars Food and Saloon
$$ | |As much a museum as an eatery, this restaurant is crammed with mining artifacts, odd antiques, and taxidermied animals. The hearty menu includes steaks, ribs, hamburgers, chicken, pasta, prime rib, and chicken-fried steak, all with homemade sides and sauces. The elk burger is a local must-try.
1323 Greene St., Silverton, Colorado, 81433, USA970-387–5395Known For
- Baby back ribs and elk burgers
- House-made barbecue sauces
- Packaged soup and chili mixes
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Rate Includes: Closed Nov.–Apr. -
7. Oak, the New Fat Alley
$$ | |Located within the Camel's Garden Hotel at Chair 8, Oak serves mouthwatering barbecue and southern fare. Fill up on the likes of gumbo or a Carolina-smoked pulled pork shoulder sandwich, along with creative salads, veggie dishes, and southern sides like fried okra and red beans and rice.
250 San Juan Ave., Telluride, Colorado, 81435, USA970-728–3985Known For
- Hopping patio next to gondola lift
- Bourbon, beer, and homemade sweet tea
- Lively atmosphere
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Rate Includes: Closed late Apr., Reservations not accepted -
8. Ouray Brewery
$$ | |This three-level brewpub boasts an amazing rooftop patio, with great views of the surrounding canyon as well as the goings-on below on Main Street. The beers include four standards plus a few seasonal offerings while the food is typical pub fare, with a sprinkling of more interesting entrées like smoked-beet Reuben sandwiches.
607 Main St., Ouray, Colorado, 81427, USA970-325–7388Known For
- Acclaimed craft beers
- Swings for barstools
- Always lively atmosphere
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9. Red Mountain Brewing
$$ | |Upscale versions of tavern comfort food—burgers, pork chops, gourmet grilled cheese, and the like—are served in an old-world-style pub, with wood and stone decor and arched doors. The house-brewed beers include red, wheat, pale, and cream ales.
400 Main St., Ouray, Colorado, 81427, USA970-325–9858Known For
- Excellent ales
- Views from the patio
- Great starters like jumbo hot wings
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Rate Includes: No lunch -
10. Steamworks Brewing Co.
$$ | |Widely acclaimed craft brews and above-standard sandwiches, burgers, pizzas, and salads raise Steamworks beyond usual pub grub. It's no surprise that the large, high-ceilinged venue is nearly always overflowing and has been a Durango favorite for more than two decades. If you're hungry, try the Cajun Broil, a mountain of shrimp, andouille sausage, corn, crawfish, and crab.
801 E. 2nd Ave., Durango, Colorado, 81301, USA970-259–9200Known For
- Skillfully brewed beer
- Daily drink specials ($3 pints, $11 pitchers, and more)
- Back patio with mountain views
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11. The Butcher and the Baker
$$ | |Fresh farm-to-table fare and a modern-farmhouse feel define the Butcher and the Baker, a bustling café on the town's main strip where locals gather. The delectable baked goods and sandwiches, scrumptious salads, and house-made desserts do not disappoint.
201 E. Colorado Ave., Telluride, Colorado, 81435, USA970-728–2899Known For
- Cocktail and espresso bar
- Pay-by-the-scoop deli salads
- House-made soups
Restaurant Details
Rate Includes: No dinner Sun.
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