Southwest Colorado Restaurants

With dining options ranging from creative international cuisine in the resort towns of Telluride, Crested Butte, and Durango to no-frills American fare in down-home communities like Montrose and Creede, no one has any excuse to visit a chain restaurant here. The leading chefs are tapping into the region’s local bounty, so you can find innovative recipes for ranch-raised game, lamb, and trout. Many serve only locally raised, grass-fed meats. Olathe sweet corn is a delicacy enjoyed across the state (and found in grocery stores and roadside stands as well as restaurants). Seasonal produce is highlighted on the best menus.

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  • 1. Allred's

    $$$$

    Unless you're planning some serious hiking, the town-to-mountain gondola is the only way to reach this high-end, sky-high eatery with a stone-walled dining room and panoramic windows. Locally inspired fare such as elk, bison, and lamb feature prominently on the menu. Even if your wallet isn't ready for a full-dinner splurge, you owe it to your eyes to soak in the views over a drink and truffle fries in the bar.

    Telluride, Colorado, 81435, USA
    970-728–7474

    Known For

    • Après-ski drinks and apps
    • Excellent meats and fish
    • Incredible views that make the high prices worth it

    Restaurant Details

    Rate Includes: No lunch
  • 2. 636 Main Ave

    $$$

    Locals go wild for the creative American cuisine with an Asian flair here, served in the building's intimate dining space. Top options include the black-sesame seared rare tuna with baby bok choy or the garlic rib eye with sweet potato gnocchi.

    636 Main Ave., Durango, Colorado, 81301, USA
    970-385–1810

    Known For

    • Large, pretty patio out back
    • Worth-it desserts
    • Pistachio-crusted grouper with vanilla-rum butter

    Restaurant Details

    Rate Includes: Closed Mon. No lunch
  • 3. Sunflower

    $$$$

    This small, simple-looking restaurant on Crested Butte's main street serves up perhaps the valley's best gourmet farm-to-table fare. New menus are printed regularly—creatively crafted to accommodate the fresh, organic meats and produce available that day from local farm suppliers—but they always feature a few delicious entrées, along with a generous selection of smaller plates. Because the restaurant's space is so limited, guests must choose between an earlier (around 6 pm) and a later (around 8 pm) seating time, but the close quarters makes for a convivial atmosphere.

    214 Elk Ave., Crested Butte, Colorado, 81224, USA
    970-417–7767

    Known For

    • Extremely fresh ingredients
    • A well-curated wine list
    • Delicious homemade desserts

    Restaurant Details

    Rate Includes: Closed Sun.–Tues. No lunch, Reservations essential
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