We generally love Black Iron Kitchen. We've been here a few times over the years as we've visited Telluride and skied the mountain. Always great drinks and their food is absolutely outstanding. And for the most part their service is absolutely impeccable. White glove service all the way. In the past we've had tomato soup, their burrata, and seasonally they do like a fish board. It is well worth the money. One small note for our most recent visit of October 2026. They tried to pull a scam on our bill. We ordered Manhattans and asked for whatever their Well liquor was. When we got the bill, they charged us for a more expensive bourbon at essentially $26 a glass. When we asked one of the other bartenders, who worth noting, was not our original bartender, he looked it up and said that our drinks should have been $18. When we called that out, our original server/ bartender came back and said oh, we'll comp you the a drink to make up the difference. However, it was still over $30 over charged. One of the managers came up to us obviously seeing the problem. We explained to her and she ended us comping us a couple of drinks and fixed the bill. While that was the right thing to do, we were more than happy to pay them the right price of the drinks in the first place. So this is just a general note, and especially here, always check your bill. We'll still come back, because I refuse to believe it's a general problem and likely a single staff member problem. But it's disheartening when it's presumed a certain something, specifically, people don't check their bill around here because it's presumed a certain economic staus. And you're just going to slap down your credit card and pay and walk away. It's worth noting that in our previous visits we've never had a problem, everything has been correct, it's been a stellar experience and it's been nothing to complain about. read more

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Our waitress was lovely but the food was just OK especially for the price... The bacon with the brussels sprouts was extremely hard and crunchy. The carrots were just OK. The prices are pretty crazy, but I guess that's what you get with a hotel restaurant. read more

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We had a very nice dining experience at Black Iron Kitchen and Bar. We came in for dinner on a Thursday night. The restaurant was packed so we were happy to get a table. The inside of the restaurant is warm and cozy. The outside has beautiful fire pit seating. We sat inside. Our server Reka was professional and attentive. Very knowledgeable about the menu and what options were available. Her assistant, An, was so sweet and friendly. He always had a smile on his face and even offered to take our photo when I pulled out my phone. The table was beautifully appointed. Every item we ordered was delicious. We started with the Cheddar Biscuits- grilled benton's bacon, pimento cheese, pickled onion. Very tasty. I ordered the king trumpet pasta and added chicken. The chicken was tender and the pasta dish had good flavor. My husband ordered the salmon with Risotto. He orders salmon quite often and said this was one of the best salmon dishes he has ever eaten. Our friends ordered the shorts ribs as well as a salad and added chicken. Both really enjoyed their meals. I would say they could have done a better job with the martini. It wasn't very cold and not filled to the rim. The old fashions were okay as well. Overall we enjoyed dining here. It's beautiful and our service was excellent. read more

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Very slow service even though it wasn't very busy. Ambiance was great. Presentation of food was very good but overall disappointed in taste. Especially for the price point. Waiter seemed to be lost at times. Overall a disappointing experience read more

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I came for the elk tartare. It was good. It paired well with a gin martini. The presentation in congealed bone marrow was unique, but I am not sure the combination is better than the individual parts. The Colorado double cut lamb chops were excellent. The beef short rib needed a sauce. read more

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As popped in for an early dinner. We were seated promptly. Our sweet waiter told us at the end of the night it we were had 3rd table ever. She was brand new. She did an amazing job with service. We ordered a wedge salad to start. The wedge was nice. It had a sweet after tasted that was unexpected for a wedge but it made it very good and unique. I ordered the bison short ribs- my husband the fillet. We wanted to share the Ribeye, but they were out. When the food arrived, they had cut the fillet. Definitely not typical love for a steak or a streak restaurant. They cause's the steak to be like warm and slowed the cook in the middle. Ordered med rare--the middle was quite rare. He said it had good flavor and texture. The short ribs... they came out like an old over cooked dry piece of pot roast. No short rib bones. Not the typical "fall off the bone" texture. Honestly, it didn't even resemble short rib meat. I was only ate a couple bites of the meat. It was so tough, dry and had no flavor. The rest of the plate/vegetables were nice. I let the waitress know for the kitchen my concerns. i didn't want anything out of it. She came back and said she had reported to the manager and he would be coming over... he never came by the table . Over all- It's a beautiful restaurant. Our waitress was good. Food ok. Definitely expected more for a $200 dinner. read more

Updated review: Prices are high but they be had a good experience overall for breakfast and dinner. Menu is unique and the atmosphere/environment is beautiful. Only complaint at this time, a server insist unpacking your leftover food, but throws away half of it and the good stuff (salmon, eggs) and only packs you the trash (potatoes, egg). Very upsetting. read more

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We were staying at Madeline and had a breakfast twice here for the convenience. The food wasn't good and the service was very slow on our second visit when the restaurant wasn't even packed. I was craving fruits during my entire time in Telluride for some reason and the Bluegrass deliciously satisfied my fruit craving. It's a must order if you like smoothies that are fruity and sweet. The Wilderness Breakfast Bowl didn't have any flavor in it and the omelette seemed like they used liquid eggs. For the price that I paid, I expected a higher quality. read more

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We're staying at the Hotel Madeline for the third time, and every time we find this restaurant's food to be inedible. I cannot believe that such an amazing hotel would have such horrible food. We normally love to eat breakfast at the hotels we stay at, but we've had to go off property because the food is so bad. Staff is very friendly and atmosphere is pleasant, but sadly that doesn't make up for the terrible food...especially at those prices! read more

Trust the reviews (I didn't). The nice decor and fancy accents of the staff aren't enough for me to recommend even trying this place. Party of five grown adults for Sunday brunch but the restaurant didn't appear to be super busy. Why did they try to seat us at a FOUR TOP? The hostess literally said she would add a chair and table setting. WTF... Out came our juices, and coffees - good speed of service and tasty. When our food came, most was cooked well. Avocado toast, however, was inedible. The bread was so burnt it didn't even cut using a knife. (It was a butter knife, but should you need a steak knife to cut avocado toast?) The staff made several attempts to clear dishes before people were done eating. This is honestly unacceptable. After all was said, our party of five agreed that we should have paid attention to the numerous negative reviews because our experience wasn't worth the price or aggravation of coming here. read more

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Not sure why the rating is so low. I really enjoyed the food here. I stayed at this hotel, so all I need is just walk down to dine. They have indoor and outdoor seatings (outdoor with heat lamp but still recommend to sit inside so the food don't get cold) The place gets busy so the service might be a bit slow, the host was also our waiter for the night. We went ahead and got the order from the feast which is a 20oz elk steak. Which is perfect for two person to share. It's cooked to the perfection, with side of sweet potato, finger potato, sweet onion and carrots. The plate is huge everything is delicious. read more

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I just had several delicious consecutive breakfasts here and I am going again today. A special shoutout to Claudia who provided wonderful service to me!! read more

Amazing final meal in Mountain Village. I had been salivating for elk the entire trip, and Black Iron did not let me down. Food was fantastic - the elk platter I highly recommend comes as a 20oz piece served with potatoes, sweet potatoes, onions, and carrots. The sweet huckleberry sauce was a perfect compliment to the game meat. Suggest to order Medium Rare as medium can be somewhat dry. The waiter said platter was enough for 3 people, but if you don't order any appetizers then two hungry people can easily finish it. We ended with the chocolate cake and peanut butter ice cream which is quite yummy, but admittedly not the best I've had. In hindsight, could have skipped dessert. Service was attentive and quick. Waiter and maitre 'd were both super informed and gave great recommendations. There is indoor and outdoor seating. In fall/winter they have gas heaters all around so not too cold, but I think when cooler you'll want to sit inside. Overall I highly recommend for a great night out. read more

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While breakfast was fine here, nothing special the dinner was a dissaster. We asked to taste some wines, it took 20 minutes to get them. The appetizer arrived and we were just waiting. Then while we were eating the app, the pasta arrived, and we had to send it back. Our waitress was no where to be seen. The trout dish was terrible, it was fishy, the trout was poached with skin and it wad disgusting. We sent it back and went to the bar at the hotel to get some other food. The servers are nice, but this place is not run like a five start hotel should be. read more

Went here for breakfast during the Telluride Blues and Brews festival with a group of five. Most of us ordered the Rocky Mountain Morning, and the food was delicious--especially the perfectly cooked bacon. I opted for the Haas Avocado Toast. While the avocados were fresh and tasty, the sourdough toast was so burnt that I couldn't even cut through it, let alone eat it. I wouldn't recommend this dish. As for the service, there's room for improvement. The staff cleared our table while we were still eating, and when we arrived, they asked us to squeeze five people onto a small four-top, which was less than ideal. read more

Overpriced items and not worth the time or money to dine there. Food was not good. Service was poor most of the people working you can tell they have never served before. read more

Eh, we visited Black Iron because it was the restaurant attached to our hotel and where we could get free/included breakfast, but we didn't go back to Black Iron for breakfast after our first meal there. Don't get me wrong, the food was pretty good, but the service was just SO slow. There were only two tables there, and everything just took forever and the server forgot a couple of things too. But the food was pretty good--I liked the breakfast sandwich, with chicken sausage, and I took a bite of my friend's waffle and thought it was great. Too bad the slow service kept us from coming back. read more

Service was a bit slow, but we really liked our server and everyone was very polite. Our Open Table reservation was for pretty late, but luckily they allowed us to come early and sit outside at one of the three fire tables. Heat lamps behind us and we were warm enough, even at 8pm in March. I had the $18 vegetarian tacos which were fine, but nothing to write home about. The elk chili was ordered and was said to be good, the pork chops, two kid grilled cheeses, and the elk entree that was enough to feed 3-4 people. It was literally so huge. Kids meals were good and the fries were some of the best I've ever tasted. Perfect seasoning. I'd say we were all sufficiently full and all was good. read more

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Amazing service from Reka this evening and a great steak. Happy to see this place still delivers a great meal and top notch service in Mountain Village. read more

Corporate greed has once again ruined a perfectly good restaurant. I've eaten here many times before, yet have never had an experience as bad as the one I had the other night. Our appetizers came and hour and forty five minutes into the meal; the bread was frozen and the salad was barely dressed. Everything came out late, and they kept sending us things we didn't want to try and make up for it. Some guy came up to us who said he was a consultant for the restaurant (?) his whole deal was pretty sketchy tbh. He told us that this restaurant got a whole new staff two days ago, and that all the old staff quit because they were severely underpaid. This is a restaurant with insanely high prices attached to a 5-star hotel. The fact that they're underpaying their staff like this is egregious. Where is all that money going? I'll luigi mangione the ceo of auberge to prove a point istg. The staff and the coustmers all deserve better. Hotel is just big and greedy. read more

I've always loved Black Iron and have had great experiences in the past, which makes it tough to say this: the start of this season has been disappointing. The order came out wrong several times, the soup was watered down, and the steak was served cold--noticeably cold. Additionally, there was no wine list available, and the staff couldn't clearly tell me what wines were offered. I'm hoping this is just a result of early-season adjustments and that things will get back to the high standard I've come to expect from Black Iron. I'm rooting for you to get back on track! read more

We are thankful for the wonderful Thanksgiving dinner yesterday at Black Iron. The food was delicious, traditional with great flavors and made with love. Our waiter Luis and team served with great care. Thank you for being there on the holiday. Will be back. read more

As a part of a recent five night stay at the hotel, we regularly dined at the black iron kitchen and bar. We enjoyed every meal, the extraordinary items offered on the menu, as well as the very friendly and attentive service of the staff. This restaurant alone, is a great reason to stay at the hotel. If you're not staying at the hotel, no worries, you can dine here and the food and service is fabulous! Highly recommended! read more

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Expensive place so I expected better food. The halibut was frozen in the middle. I sent it back to the kitchen. When it was brought back, it wasn't frozen, but it was very cold in the middle. I couldn't eat it. read more

Even with a reservation, we were seated next to a door that everyone came in and out of. It was in the 30s outside -- cold for us dining indoors. The greeter reluctantly agreed to reseat us next to another not so frequently used outside door. The place is LOUD inside. Not possible to have a pleasant conversation. Service was alright. Prices are Telluride normal -- nothing on menu less than $50. Food acceptable. Elk Tenderloin was good. Menu stated it came with tomatoes, mushrooms and onions. There might have been a tablespoon of tomato and mushroom sauce on my plate. I was expecting more vegetables, so this was a night for me to be a carnivore. Trout was good. Overall, the inside is well appointed. Some would say the place had an energetic vibe -- to me it was just too loud, with mediocre food for me to return. So many much better places to eat nearby. read more

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I don't write many reviews but I'm going out of my today, while on vacation, to write one on this establishment out of sheer bewilderment. I have had lunch here many times while in Telluride, and the food has always been very good. Today, at 2 pm, my family attempted to have lunch here again (my son loves their cheeseburger), and upon arrival were told by the hostess that the restaurant was only seating hotel guests. The restaurant was mostly empty, perhaps about 15-20% of tables occupied if that, with servers standing around helplessly, chatting with each other, folding napkins. Another family came in at the same time we did and were also turned down because they weren't hotel guests. We asked to speak to the manager, who came out and told us that because the hotel was full (clearly the restaurant was NOT) and because "they didn't know when everybody was coming" (this is 2 pm mind you, well past the lunch rush and long before the apres crowd), they were refraining from seating non-hotel guests. I have never heard anything so ludicrous, and feel terrible for the staff who missed out on at least a few tables worth of tips as a result of this silly "we never know when they're coming" decision by management. I hope I can convince my husband to come here for lunch again on this trip, However, if the same policy is in effect, I know it'll be on his off list for good. On the bright side, there are plenty of places within a few short steps that are also good and don't turn away customers willing to pay a pretty penny for lunch while on a ski vacation. I am disappointed in this place to say the least. P.S. Pics taken an hour later, at 3:00 pm. Still empty. read more

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Absolutely terrible! Could not have been more disappointed in the food quality, portion size and presentation for the exorbitantly high price! The fish & chips were nothing more than Vande Camps fish sticks. Three very small pieces approximately 3 inches each with some lukewarm fries thrown in a basket for $38 bucks! Partner had a very lukewarm, mushy hamburger with fries that were soft and barely warm for $28 bucks along with overpriced house red wine! I do however want to give our server a shoutout, she was attentive, pleasant and professional! We understood that she was just the messenger! Don't be fooled by the fire tables and cool decor, they need to do a better job with their product and not take advantage of tourists! read more

Really 3 1/2 stars because, for the expensive prices, the food and service should be perfect. Which they weren't. They were just good. Service was slow and our waitress forgot ice for my husband's drink and had to reminded. Hubby loved his $24 wagyu cheeseburger with flavorful herb coated potato wedges. My chicken chopped salad was okay. Not worth one-quarter of the $22 cost. Some of the bacon was either burnt black or undercooked. The chicken was mostly dark meat and several pieces of white meat were inedible. We didn't ask for a dessert menu. read more

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Breakfast here is solid! Had it here everyday! Probably one of the best pancake I had! Portion is pretty sizable. Def fuel you up for the skiing! The rest is ok. They shared the same kitchen as Timber Room, so they do serve most of the Timber Room menu. I got a mussels from Black Iron menu, which was ok. Kinda surprisingly greasy for white wine steamed mussels! My husband's burger was solid and so was the squash soup! read more

Where do I even start with this experience? Our server was very kind and I can't say enough kind things about her. She was unfortunately stuck as a middle man in the sub-par experience that was my family's dinner. The problem with this meal was the kitchen and to a lesser extent, the menu. My kids food came out first, which is fine. My daughter had a grilled cheese. My son had a steak. Both of those dishes were fine. My girlfriend's meal was horrible. The pasta she ordered was over cooked and mushy. The dish also had fava beans which were not mentioned on the menu. The pasta looked like it had been attacked by the excrement of some green monster and had minimal to no flavor. She sent it back after a bite. I was still without a steak at that point. I ordered a steak with no modifications. All the rest of the food had been served, and the waitress informed me that there was an issue with my dish, and it would be out shortly. My meal came out after everyone else had finished, and it was literally a few minutes before my kids got their dessert. I was told multiple times it was on its way. The restaurant was maybe a quarter full, so it wasn't like the kitchen was slammed. The steak was pretty good once it came out. To the restaurant's credit, they stated they would comp us dessert. The minuscule slice of cheesecake they provided was an insult. So know if you order the cheesecake for dessert, you should count on getting about 3 bites worth. My daughter's dessert from the kids menu wasn't as described either. They served her the flattest brownie you've ever seen. It also was served without the whipped cream that it was supposed to come with. (My daughter noticed immediately. She flipped over the kids menu to double check and said "the whipped cream is missing!".) Our server brought out some freshly made "whipped cream", but it was more like cream in a dish that they forgot to use the mixer on. It was some cream that they had thought about whipping. There was no sugar added to it that I or my daughter could taste. It should have peaks and hold its form. Suffice to say, it did not. The manager never stopped by to apologize for the kitchen's issues. Once again, our server did the best she could with the kitchen problems and in no way should this review reflect badly on her. I understand things happen, but when I am at a higher end restaurant and paying a premium price, I have expectations of that meal. This meal was not worth the $212 I paid, and did not meet my expectations. I hope Allreds reopens soon. I have had several meals there, and never had any issues with the service or the food. It remains my go-to upscale dining choice while in the Telluride area. My kids wanted to review the restaurant as well, so I have included their reviews. My Son (age 9): 3 stars My Daughter (age 7): 2 stars read more

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Super busy over the holidays but good service and great food. Loved the Fondue as an app, burger was delish and French onion soup a 10!

Love the staff that returns each ski season to work in the restaurants at the Auberge Madeline Hotel. Always fun to hear where they are from and their take on the snow. It never ceases to amaze me they remember us each year. Menus change a bit each year which is nice and staff is extremely knowledgeable on all ingredients. Wagu Burger and the Cobb Salad were delicious yesterday for lunch. read more

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Nice place in heart of Telluride Mountain Village. Diverse menu that had enough options for everyone in our party of 8. I had the Elk Chop (see pic), & it was great, including the accompaniments. Service was good read more

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SUCKS! We went with friends and family. She took 30 minutes before she got drink orders. The burger was well okay. Everybody left and the staff is all new. The vibe was unreal... BECAUSE IT SUCKED! So loud! Don't go! read more

Whoever previously wrote that their trout is bad, is on some serious crack. This is the best trout I've had - tender, juicy and the veggies that come with it are phenomenal. Beet salad is also really good. Haters gonna hate I guess. read more

Out of all the places to eat dinner in Telluride, this has had to have been the best dinner spot. Ask to sit outside by the fire pits for the best ambiance. The staff here are so caring and kind and can answer any questions you might have, whether it is about the food, allergies, or Telluride in general. We got the tacos and double burger and fries. They accommodated for dairy allergies easily and it was brought out promptly. If you get alcohol, just know that they are VERY generous with the alcohol. They give you what the price is worth when it comes to the drinks. Honestly, if you are looking for a grand dinner, that is worth the price, this place needs to be your first stop. I wish I could go again and again and again. A fun fact is that the chef worked for Elon Musk, so that was cool. read more

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Yummy food and great service! We got the tomato bisque which comes with grilled cheese which was absolutely delicious and the French onion soup. Recommend the wagyu burgers as well!! read more

Went for cocktails. Ordered one with ingredients including egg white but the bartender chose to improvise and make a totally different drink with champagne and serve it in a flute. When questioned she admitted the failure then made a new drink with barely any egg white, insisted on adding champagne yet again despite it not being listed as an ingredient and then did a gin topper which was disgusting. No apologies just attitude. Sad little place avoid at all costs read more

Read the reviews and almost did not go but went as it was close to hotel and I was lazy to take Gondola into Telluride.. Service was a bit slow but friendly. The food was all delicious. We had the shrimp and grits to share as a starter, they were very good. The lemon pepper addition was inspired For mains I had the fried chicken and swapped the green beans for cheddar jalapeño biscuits. Its was all delicious, the mash had a slight sweetness to it and the biscuits were perfect. Chicken itself was good but coating was a bit too thick and crumbly for me. Tasted very good though. Hubby had the bone in filet. He loved it. I tried it and it was a flavor explosion. Only negative is the steak got to us warm and not hot. The price was steeper than usual in other locations but the area is very pricey so its expected. Good wine selection as well. read more

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A really nice find for us while at the Blues and Brews Festival this year. Excellent service, great food and just a really really great time here. The corn chowder was special as was the NY strip tartar. Both the Lamb and Elk chops were excellent as well. Nice wine list and great cocktails too! They also did a great job with my spouses dairy allergy which we really appreciate! We will be back next time we go to Telluride! read more