I am very hard to please as I love to cook myself and this food was just amazing. I was very sad to see my last bite disappear. Everything we ordered was on point. Wish I didn't live so far away. I will definitely be coming back whenever I am in Colorado again. Thank you Chef for making this a most memorable eating experience. Can't wait to come back and visit again! read more

This place is a little Gem in Rico! The food was amazing, along with the service. Abraham took great care of us. And from the salad to the entree and dessert they didn't miss a step. When I travel back this way I will dine there again. read more

5 star dining in Rico! Rivals and surpasses many restaurants in LA and NY, you would think it was located in a bustling city rather than a small town. Always has delicious and unique choices on the menu. Very charming location with warm and inviting ambience. Reasonable prices for the quality and generous portions as well. It's always a treat to eat at the prospector Very close to Telluride (25-35 min) Make sure to call ahead to confirm hours. read more

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Absolute perfection. Chef Eamonn has amazed me every single meal I've enjoyed at his restaurant for the past 10 years. And tonight I had the additional pleasure of feeling like he was our private chef, an unexpected bonus during the off season. If you are looking for a superior meal by any definition worldwide, this unlikely venue will rank among your all time best. Moreover, you'll be able to share stories about how isolated the place is as well as its authentic rustic charm. Translated: don't wear nice shoes and park your Mercedes on the street, not in the lot. read more

A delicious hidden gem in the middle of a ghost town between Dolores, CO and Telluride. My kids, seven and 11 years old, had the salmon and the beef fillet. They devoured it and asked for seconds. Yes... we had to buy them another fillet and another order of salmon. Which they again devoured. I had the salad with blue cheese. The blue cheese is served on the side of the plate and is extra special. Probably the best blue cheese I've ever had. My husband has a Cesar, which he said was good. But his filet with a side of greens, carrot, and mashed potatoes was excellent. The atmosphere, was excellent also. We will be back on our next trip. read more

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Our party of 6 and 2 children had an exceptional dining experience. The chef took really great care of us! Everything from the appetizers,to the fresh bread with roasted garlic, each of our individual meals, and the three different desserts were fantastic!! The chicken entre was eaten by three of us and the flavor and crisp of the skin were perfection! Each of us agreed this was one of the best meals we have ever had!!! read more

I recently had the pleasure of dining here. Colorado has had health related rules due to covid-19. Congratulations to the staff for so diligently following safety protocol! Thank you! I was able to dine at an outdoor patio table what a great view! So glad I didn't have to eat from a container in my car. The Caesar salad was a hearty portion of uber fresh produce, well seasoned, and perfectly dressed. It was very good! I believe the dressing utilized tuna in lieu of sardines, so if you're looking for that sardine punch... well....life just isn't fair is it? I believe the restaraunt offered a modified entreé menu the day I dined. I selected the thai curry and salmon as the protein. Although the portion size was smaller than I'm used to (or maybe I worked up an appetite fishing all day) It did not disappoint with regard to flavor! On a scale of 5, the spicyness of curry and beans landed between 1.0 -- 1.5 fairly mild. Perfect for my tender palate. The rice, sticky/starchy and glutinous, complimented the curry sauce well. The vegetables were al dente slightly crisp under knife. I briefly considered licking the plate clean had I not had access to the house made garlic bread it may have happened. The chef clearly knows his business. Next trip to the area and I will absolutely stop by. read more

Prospector - Thai curry with organic salmon protein - Desserts Near Me - Rico, Colorado

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The food is great, if you're not too hungry (small portions), and can get it served before it's cold. The service is HORRIBLE (they had the dishwasher deliver our food!). The soup and appetizers were delicious, but the entrees took forever to arrive (we were there 2 hours) so the food was luke-warm to cold. The prices are very high, especially for such small portions. Atmosphere... drafty & cold. And, the place looks like it's falling apart. And, the chef is grouchy. read more

Now called Prospector Grill but still the same outstanding food! Eamonn O'Hara never disappoints. Potato Leek soup was delicious. The organic salmon with soy ginger glaze is out of this world. Finish with pecan pie and you will be in gastronomical heaven. In the past we have tried all the entrees... you can't go wrong. If you are anywhere near Rico, CO, having a meal here is a must. You will be treated to a memorable meal in a memorable location. read more

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I've been to a lot of 5 star restaurants, and wow. This place is good. I sat at the chef's table and enjoyed watching the chef cook each plate, ensuring that every detail was to his standards. If this food were in a city, they could easily charge double the prices on everything and still have long waits to be seated. This is an absolute hidden gem and worth whatever drive you are away. read more

Wonderful dining experience and value. Opens at 5. Not 445. Not 455. 5. Small quaint comfortable dining area. Limited but varied menu. ASK about daily specials. We ordered off smaller portion happy hour menu. We had just finished a day of skiing at telluride and were hungry. Fresh bread, special mussels appetizer big enough to split, two entrees(wife had steak, I had salmon) filled us with exquisite aromas and flavors. Add one beer and the bill was $62. I will make this our go to place when we want to treat ourselves to fabulous dining! Tim read more

I haven't been here in 12 years before returning to Rico for the night. To my delight Eamonn was there, and cooking the same incredible food he had made me when I lived there. Please go out of your way too see him and support what he is doing! You won't regret it. read more

Been missing Eamonn's cooking since his Dunton days. He's doing as good a job as ever here at the Argentine Grille at the Rico Hotel. Amazing flavour combinations in every dish we tried tonight! Service began with sliced baguette accompanied by butter and a head of garlic, the latter coated in olive oil and roasted to perfection. I tried the soup of the day: a fantastic ginger-carrot combination, with a dollop of cilantro pesto. It was wonderfully rich and smooth with a nice, strong ginger flavour. The nuttiness of the cilantro pesto was an excellent match to fullness of flavours in the soup. For entrees our party of three was well-pleased with the petite fillet (4oz) and legendary burger off the day's menu, and the special of the day, steak and pasta. We sampled each others meals and agreed all three dishes were excellent. The sauce on both the fillet and farfalle pasta-special were exceptional, and we asked for extra bread to wipe our plates clean. The burger truly delivered a legendary taste, made of excellent beef lightly smothered in sauteed onions, cheese and other flavours. It was nicely accompanied by mixed greens for topping (rather than green lettuce) and by well-seasoned cubed potatoes (rather than fries). We're definitely planning repeat visits whenever we're in the area! read more

Amazing all around. I have been coming to this restaurant for 4 years and I have never had a bad bite, nor waivered in my admiration for the quality and taste of all the food lovingly prepared by the chef/owner earmin o,hara. Everything that comes out of the kitchen is flawless. From appetizers to desserts, the taste wow factor comes thru with every dish. Only a 30 min drive from telluride, this humble dining no room in RICO, CO is a sure bet and worth the drive. Entrees are limited in scope, but each one is a winner. Desserts are amazing as well. Andrew the waiter is a marvel and keeps the service splendid. Get off your lazy ass and go eat here. You will thank me. read more

What a gem in a beautiful, small town! Dinner was fabulous from the crab cake salad to the amazing vegetable lasagna and topped off by the chef made dessert! We would drive back (6 hours!) just for this place! read more

Our favorite restaurant ever!!!!! The tenderloin taco is absolutely incredible. Been coming here for the last 10 years and it is always the same - EXCELLENT. read more

Wow! Great as usual. This is our fourth time at the Argentine. The most tender filet I have ever had. Delicious ginger carrot soup. Perfect for a cold winter evening. read more

A sumptuous hidden treasure. As a frugal diner I was drawn in by the early-bird special but then captivated by the crab cake. While I never - except this time it seems - order steak out, I was amazed by the beautiful plate of freshness that Chef Eamonn sent out to me. I shall return. read more

The Argentine Grill is okay, for Rico it is pretty good. The food is over priced and the portions are small. There are no vegan or veggie options, the service is very slow. read more

Very nice visit one rainy summer day in the mountains-- was very glad to see they had a soup du jour to warm me. I started with the creamy tomato soup with a dollop of goat cheese and some baguette slices, while my husband started with their caesar salad. They are not afraid of the spicy garlic at the Argentine Grill, and it was good. I then had a spicy chicken caesar wrap and husband had the pasta of the day -- bowtie in ricotta tomato sauce. Quite a fresh, changing (i like the often-updated) menu, very nice to find things that weren't your tired old fare. It seems the chef here feels free to be creative-- is in charge-- which is nice. read more

The crab-cakes and filet are amazing! Between the ambiance and the food, this place is the hidden gem of southwest Colorado!

Great gourmet food for great prices. Quality ingrediebts. Classy ambience. I had the salmon. So good!

Unexpectedly fantastic fresh food in the middle of the mts. This must be due to Telluride's relative proximity...but I'll take it.

Just opened back up this winter 21015/16. Flipping amazing food. Caesar salad, potato /leek soup deliciousness. Maybe only open on weekends in the winter. Call ahead. Worth the drive. We will be back again and again.... read more

Ridiculously great food in the middle of nowhere. Chef Eamonn O'Hara was Wolfgang Puck's sous-chef back when. He has serious cooking chops. Plus he's a great guy. So worth the beautiful drive from Telluride. But call ahead as hours can fluctuate. read more

Prospector - Desserts Near Me - Rico, Colorado

Don't let the "rustic" entrance scare you away from amazing dining experience! If you choose to stay in the Rico Hotel, where the Argintine Grill is located, the rooms are comfortable, if not luxurious, but the restaurant is one of the very best I've ever experienced (open Wed-Sun). Eamonn, the chef, serves creative, local, absolutely delicious meals at a reasonable cost. read more

The food was amazing. Very cute and intimate restaurant. It's definitely worth the trip.

Never would have thought I could find this quality of food and service in such a small town (and gluten free options!). Went during happy hour and had the half entree steak, beautiful Colorado cabernet sauvignon, and delicious local raspberry creme brulee. Hope to make another visit before I leave. read more

Amazing! Chef Eamonn O'Hara's is enough reason alone to pay a visit to Rico.

I was visiting my sister in Rico for 2 weeks, our last night together we had planned to go to the Argentine Grill, and Laurie knew we MUST make reservations.. While we dined there were at least 3 groups turned away. The dinner was delicious. Have been here before and the chef, Eammon, continues to be superb. read more