The hype is real. We did the Chef's Counter 10 course tasting menu and the wine gal (Alice, from Amevive in Santa Barbara) was in town for the pairing. Flavors were bright. Presentation was clean. Service was kind. Vibe was cool. Loved the Chef's Counter experience. We watched the kitchen churn out quality for 2 hours. Very cool to watch the ballet in action. read more

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OK I've had time to mull over my visit, so it won't be as harsh. I gave 2 stars instead of 1 ‍. I was super excited to visit the 2nd of the best of Breck food trifecta and left absolutely disappointed. Super cute restaurant. The evening started with them not remembering the food allergy that I told you about when i submitted your survey, but I digress. We started with a martini and an old fashioned. The martini was tasty but half of it was missing like where's the rest of my drink ‍. Second I had to ask for plates, not sure how you forget but remembered to give them to the table next to me ‍. At this point I'm over it and prefer my experience at raticato. Next strike, you ask us to order everything and you'll course it out but instead you interrupt us mid chew and ask to clear the table for our meals, absolutely unacceptable. How do you rush your customers. I get it's 8pm but you're open until 9:30 and if you're in a rush go home and send a server that wants to be there. Service, service, service. It was absolutely non existent and at a restaurant that isn't McDonalds prices, do better. You never came back to our table and asked if the food came out ok or if we needed more drinks. As a matter of fact, my spouse walked to the bar and ordered their own drink, unacceptable. Absolutely ridiculous. We couldn't enjoy our meal because the service was so poor and I'd absolutely not return. We had the Halibut, which was tasty but could do without the ro and the chicken dish, which was prepared well. The steak tartare was just ok and the bread and hummus was a good addition. Nah, wouldn't recommend. Please have a conversation with Olivia Z., if she's having a day she needs to exit and not work that day in hospitality. P.s. she also rushed another table that wanted to enjoy the chicken dish but she was too focused on leaving that she told them they should get dessert instead. read more

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TLDR: if you're in town, make a reservation, do not flake. You will absolutely not be disappointed. I feel like as much as I tell people about this restaurant I should probably write a review to be more formal about it too. I have had the pleasure of dining at Rootstalk on four separate occasions. Each occasion was widely spaced from the last. Each time the menu was completely different which I love and with my group we ordered multiple appetizers and multiple different entrées to share with the table. Everyone had their own cocktails and we had one or two desserts each time as well. Let me start with the cocktails, I don't think I have had fresher, tasting cocktails, or more balanced tasting cocktails in my drinking experience. I've had great cocktails at a lot of different places, but these tended to be more unique and you could tell that the ingredients were all made from scratch at the time of making your drink. Or if they weren't, it tasted like they were highly recommend anything on the menu for cocktails. As for appetizers, haven't had a single bad one yet. The most underwhelming is probably a charcuterie board. You have to have it on the menu. People are always gonna order it, but it just doesn't do it for me. It feels like something that I can get anywhere that said any other appetizer was phenomenal. As for entrées, there's always some kind of steak and chicken option but if you can branch out, I think you'll be impressed. One time I had duck another time I did have some kind of unique steak preparation and tried other people's plates the mains the sides. It didn't matter. Everything was perfectly cooked perfectly executed. Incredible flavor just phenomenal. The desserts are definitely worth having as well to cap off and incredible experience overall. Service has always been exceptional very attentive. It's a small restaurant they can see the entire place, so you're never gonna go unnoticed everybody's super friendly and knowledgeable on the menu. They all seem to have pride in working for such a unique restaurant. I also love the setting of the restaurant. It is a little bit tight and it can be a little bit noisy, but because it's small enough that keeps the noise level down to a tolerable level so if you're partially hearing impaired like I am, you can still have conversations. The tables are small I would not take a group there unless you rent out the entire restaurant otherwise I don't know how they would accommodate a large table. There is a basement as well that's a different vibe and it's site into the kitchen. If you're into that that's cool overall it's a small restaurant with limited seating so I would expect it to be difficult to get in at peak hours. I believe I've made a reservation each time and that was the way to go. I tell people about this restaurant all the time mind you, I live in Florida. I have oversold this restaurant every time to everybody that I've taken, yet still they've walked away having expectations exceeded. This is hands-down my favorite restaurant. My only criticism is that it's not easier for me to get to. read more

Rootstalk was a truly transcendental experience! I went with three of my girlfriends and we were all absolutely blown away the first night that we had to return the second night (just for cocktails, but we wish we could have stayed for dinner too). First of all, the service is second to none. Teddy, who we assume was the manager, was so kind and friendly. He even recognized us the second night that we came in, which was so nice. The bartender, Jacob, was so knowledgeable and patient with us and helping choose our drinks. They were absolutely amazing and top quality! The vibes of the place were also 10 out of 10. We sat at the lively bar for our second night, but our first night was in the downstairs intimate, warm basement. Finally, what everybody's been waiting for... The food! We started off with a flight of bites. You wouldn't believe that all four of us shared each bite, but we were able to, and every next bite was better than the last. They were alllll top-tier. Two of us got the ribeye steak, one of us got the cabbage dish, and one of us got the scallops. Each dish was so flavorful and cooked to perfection. We literally cannot wait to come back the next time we are in town! read more

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My mouth had been watering for another chance to try Rootstalk. Everything was perfect -- superb food, exceptional service and a cozy atmosphere. Food was over the top delicious. Everything was farm fresh, cooked perfectly, presented beautifully and bursting with flavors. The Dungeness Crab bite was delicious, although overpriced and tiny - hardly a real bite. The special swordfish perfect -tender, juicy and flaky. umami. Our server Colleen, is the best. She knew the menu, was efficient, and available whenever needed. The whole front of house staff worked as a superb team. Rootstalk, as you might expect, has a lengthy wine list by the bottle and some good selections by the glass. Chef Vawter continues to impress with his passion for excellence and ability to deliver exceptional dishes. read more

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I can easily say this is one of the best food experiences I've ever had. To be fair, I have not had many tastings in my life, but the flavors I experienced were top-notch. My wife and I sat at the bar and had excellent service from all that interacted with us. The interior is a harmonious mix of historic charm and modern convenience inside a house that was built in late 1800s. The wine and cocktail offerings are extensive and interesting; beer is not as much of a focus here. I look forward to my next visit already! read more

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Wow. Finally had the Apres burger and it did not disappoint. Beyond that, it's a definite contender for best burger ever...let alone for $12! And I used to wait in line in Madison Square Park for the original Shake Shack to open. I have had some great burgers. Where to start. The burger was cooked perfectly--juicy and somewhere around medium rare. While it looked a little large, the roll compressed nicely for eating and the bottom didnt disappear. It held the juices well. It literally melted in my mouth and I could probably eat it every day. The cheese had the perfect amount of salt for me and the onions gave it a patty melt feel in a burger. The spicy sauce that came with the fries was also excellent--just enough heat to make you want more. Really cant recommend this enough. Well done! read more

Rootstalk - Apres burger with fries - New American Near Me - Breckenridge, Colorado

To start this place was beautiful. The restaurant setup was very nice. Service was amazing, a little extra with the refilling of water to be honest, but overall very good. Nice timing of dishes being served. The food was delicious. We ordered two orders of each "bite" and the tuna small plate with the tartare small plate. Everything was incredible. We would definitely come back here. We celebrated a birthday and it was made very special. Highly recommend rootstalk. read more

Rootstalk - Bites Sampler order x2 - New American Near Me - Breckenridge, Colorado

Holyyyyyy. This place is unreal. One of my favorite things about high-end restaurants is how they can take seemingly everyday ingredients and completely transform them -- and this spot nailed it. The heirloom tomato dishes were the perfect example of this (yes, there were two!). The first featured heirloom tomatoes with sheep's milk feta and a pine nut shruq sauce -- absolutely divine. The flavors were so intentional, each component lifting the tomatoes to a whole new level. The second was the heirloom tomato toast: crispy bread, a punchy aioli, and fresh, juicy tomatoes -- simple but elevated to perfection. The fried oysters were spot-on -- a perfectly crisp coating giving way to briny, tender oysters inside. The eggplant paillard was another standout, with thoughtful touches of hummus and vinaigrette that gave the dish real depth. The halibut and beef tartare weren't quite as much of a standout for me (though my husband loved the halibut), but they were still excellent. Overall, this spot is an absolute gem in Breckenridge. It makes me so happy to see this level of culinary talent here in Colorado. Huge thanks to the chefs and the team for a 10/10 experience -- from food to service, it was flawless. As far as pricing: not bad at all tbh, we didn't do the set menu, we each got two cocktails and left VERY full and it came out to about $250 total with tax & tip. For one of the best meals of my life / easily best meal in Colorado - this was more than worth it read more

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We came to Rootstalk while on a family vacation with my husband's entire extended family. It was our anniversary, and my husband knows that I like very creative and high-end food and so set up this reservation. From the moment we walked in to the moment that we left, the experience was extraordinary. We did the chef's tasting, and every single item that came out was wonderful. We received our own personalized menus for our anniversary, and an anniversary card as well as a fun little dessert. Rootstalk is simply the very freshest food. I can imagine you can get in the mountains.. The greens of all types, the ramp butter, the lightness but extreme flavor of their foams. Our spring pea amuse bouche as well our tomato amuse bouche were a very impressive start. Then the in house bread, having both a fresh ramp butter and a chermoula-like spread was excellent. The egg chawanmushi was unreal. The texture, the touch of chili - best dish of an unparalleled meal. English pea tortellini tasted like spring in Wales. The chicken mousseline was very good but my husband struggled with the mousseline texture. If an airy pate texture isn't for you this might have been the one that wasn't complete top notch but even he said the mushroom sauce and roasted mushrooms made it delicious. The perfectly done ribeye was again amazing. The rhubarb dessert was fabulous as rhubarb or strawberry rhubarb is my very favorite sweet flavor in the world. So pretty much the only words I have are amazing and perfection. The ever more impressive dishes just flowed out flawlessly. It is simply unparalleled in the area. This is a very high-end dining experience, but it's worth every single dollar if you're a foodie. read more

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Had another top meal of 2025 (for moi) at Rootstalk. I found it as soon as I landed at Denver International Airport and was shuttling over to Breckenridge. I searched for some of the top-rated restaurants in Breck, perfect for celebrating a friend's birthday. We luckily found an early dinner res and we opted for the 7-course tasting menu ($149) and added on the wine pairing (~$100). OMG, chef's 7-course seasonal tasting menu ... it's a lot of food. A LOT. Portions are sizeable and we needed to be rolled out of there. And that's our fault because we cleaned our plates! My favorite was the chicken fried oyster and the congee. I really appreciate they made a few changes for me since I don't eat red meat, duck, and pork. Loved all the wine pairings that were selected and thoughtfully described from the sommelière (yay, a female!). Can't wait to go back in the spring. Fingers crossed we can get a table! read more

I loved the ambiance of this charming 1800s house. The staff was so kind and was on the spot all night. The food... oh man, the food. We had a Blue Crab small plate (bite), the Ricotta Cavatelli (dish with house made rabbit sausage), the Alaskan Halibut, and the Duck Breast. Everything was wonderful. My favorite was the Halibut, and that says a lot as duck is usually it for me. We topped off the meal with their Rhubarb Shortcake. This is a place where you get what you pay for. I'd love to come back the next time I find my way to Breckenridge! read more

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Best meal we have had in ages. The staff went above and beyond for our anniversary and our child in tow. Every dish was absolutely phenomenal. If you're in Breck you will regret not going here. read more

Went on a December winter date night and were blown away! Bites were inventive and bursting with flavors, tuna crudo was amazing and our entrees of filet and scallop "chowder" were exceptional. We loved the attentive service, drinks and laid back atmosphere as well. Such a wonderful spot for Breckenridge!! read more

Rootstalk - Flight of Bites - New American Near Me - Breckenridge, Colorado

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Wow. What an incredible experience! Rootstalk was recommended to me by a bartender from the brewery Nextdoor. Shout out to Taylor from High Side Brewery, who recommended dropping in for happy hour. 2024 James Beard award winner Matt Vawter is doing some truly special things in Breckenridge! First of all, the hour long happy hour is an absolute steal. A solid après menu with great drinks at a bargain. We ended up having the beef tartare, mussels, the duck, and rigatoni. Every dish was a 10/10. I cannot recommend the tartare enough. Easily the best I've ever had in my life. The fried maitake mushrooms were a stroke of genius. It just works! Do not sleep on this dish. The rigatoni was phenomenal. Mussels would rival some of the best I've had around the puget sound. And the duck was absolutely divine. Not to be outdone by the food, the front of house service was absolutely impeccable. Big thank you to Zach, our server who really took his time to give us a memorable experience. All of the staff here seem to really love what they do and boy are they good at it. I would not be surprised to see a Michelin star in the future for this gem of a dining experience. Run, don't walk, to Rootstalk. Whether it's happy hour nosh, date night dinner, or the full tasting menu experience...you simply can't go wrong. read more

We were greeted and seated by Megan. Her knowledge of wines is readily apparent as she walks you through the wine list. We selected the '23 Petrussa Sauvignon Blanc and the '23 Tyler Pinot Noir, both were very delicious. For dinner we selected the Nee Zealand Sea Bass ad the Hayden Fresh Farm Pork Collar. As you see in the pictures both entrees were plated perfectly. They tasted beyond delicious. On a scale of 1 to 10 I would give them both a 15. Through the course of our meal Megan would check in and see if everything was ok and to be sure our experience was way beyond ok. Rootstalk is housed in a building from the 1800s and when you walk in you will feel the Classiness that is there from the ambience through the meal and even in the desert offerings. Speaking of desert we selected the Chocolate Date Cake, mmmmm goood. The entire experience was over the top. Next time you find yourself in Breckenridge I highly recommend you try Rootstalk, you'll be glad you did. read more

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Food: overall it was very good. A few dishes were on the lukewarm side vs hot or cold but it didn't change too much of the experience for us. (1) HEIRLOOM TOMATO SALAD: really tasting. Fresh. The fried eggplant "croutons" were a nice touch (2) PRIME BEEF TARTARE: this was one I expected to be colder than it was. But the flavors were wonderful and that onion dip was crucial! (3) CAPPELLETTI: fresh pasta with gooey cheese in the middle and all around mushroom flavor? Yes please! My favorite dish of the night (4) FLIGHT OF BITES: 1 EGGS IN THE EGG, 1 BUTTERMILK FRIED CHICKEN, 1 EVERYTHING GOUGÈRE, and 1 GOAT CHEESE TART. Overall this was my least favorite. Everything had balance flavors but nothing stood out to me. (5) CAPE COD DIVER SCALLOPS: I really didn't prefer the sauce that came with this. I almost tasted like olive puree. Oddly I didn't see any shrimp and corn fritters like the menu says which was a bummer. The scallops were cooked well. The pork belly was luke warm which I would have like to be hot. Not my favorite dish but still good. Service was great. Nothing to complain about. Ambience is beautiful. Can't beat the vibe! read more

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was garbage time. The service was alright they were alright. We got the seven course tasting menu, the food was way below average, the portion sizes were so small the beef tartar (which was the best course) was the size of a wine cork. They gave us one slice of duck and steak that were both under cooked. Almost all of the dishes were missing flavor or seasoning. I was left feeling hungry after seven courses. It was was over priced for what you got the tasting menu was $156 and drinks were also expensive for what they were. And they time in between the corses was horrible it would take almost 20 mins for the next course to come out we had to ask the waiter bro speed it up because it would take so long. read more

A bit disappointing. After reading the reviews, I was looking forward to an exceptional tasting experience; however, did not get it. The duck was chewy and the flavor was just OK. This seems like a restaurant that focuses more on drinks and less on food -- more of an appetizer bar. The review are exceptionally overrated. read more

Did the tasting menu here during a boys' trip to Breck on a friend's strong recommendation. Happy to say this lived up to the recommendation. The service was amazing, no water glass remained empty for more than a minute and the servers were friendly and knowledgeable. None of the dishes were mindblowingly inventive or anything, but the flavors were all balanced and delicious throughout a wide tasting menu. Shout out to the course with the duck liver mousse and house made bread, that was an unexpected highlight of the evening. Definitely recommend checking this place out if your group wants a break from pizza and beer. read more

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To start at the end... our entire table asked "What just happened?" By far, and I mean a really long distance, absolutely amazing restaurant. I am comparing to Michelin star places we have been to, best spots in NYC, Philadelphia, Vegas, Vail.... Etc. We were a table of 5 and pretty much ordered completely different dishes, and shared bites with each other. Every single dish was a masterpiece of its own. I felt likely were judges at a cooking competition where each dish tried to outdo the other. Brilliant execution, beautiful palette combination.... Speechless. Because dinner went the way it did, we made a point to have at least three desserts, and no surprises there.... Again just pure genius. If I don't convince you to go there, I don't know what else I could add for you to make a point and drive there even if you are looking for dinner only (without skiing). Lastly - Thank you Chef! read more

These are all items that were off the special taster menu. This is one of my wife and I, one of the top three restaurants that we've been to in the world. The chef and sous chef are both James Bearden award winners. The service was as usual. Absolutely amazing. And the wine sommelier Megan. Is amazing. She always has rich history of the wines where they come from as well as a small little story about it. And the ambience is excellent. Think Mountain house. read more

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Had a wonderful NYE dinner here also celebrating our anniversary. The food was incredible and the staff were so friendly. We really enjoyed the set menu and the food was very elevated. They also had a great playlist going as well! We sat downstairs which had had great vibes. Would definitely come back next time in Breck! read more

this was a great experience in the town of Breckenridge it's not a lot of amazing culinary option. I sat at the bar and really enjoyed the tasty culinary delights. I had the lamb and a pricy egg dish. The one bite was delicious but quite pricey. read more

Incredible dining experience, delectable food with pristine service. I came here to celebrate a graduation and the staff all wrote a card and signed it which was an incredible touch. They also gave us the best seat in the house next to the window. The ambiance was a mix of modern classy American. I really enjoyed how unique each dish was as well as how thoughtfully prepared and presented they were. The service was top notch and if you're searching for a high-class dining experience at Breckenridge I would go nowhere else. read more

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We went on back-to-back days because we lived the service and food so much! On the fancy end of the spectrum we made a Chef's Counter reservation for Saturday night. The tasting menu was fantastic but it was really the service that blew my girlfriend and I away. As we sat there we noticed burgers flying out of the kitchen alongside the high end dishes on the tasting and regular a la carte menus. It turns out they were part of a happy hour offering for $12. We came back on Sunday for happy hour and ordered one of each of the three items: cheeseburger and fries, citrus salad, and pasta with ragu. It was amazing to experience the same top level service on both ends of the spending spectrum. If you get a chance to dine with them I highly encourage it! read more

Rootstalk Breckenridge: An Early Winter Seven-Course Love Letter (with Applause for Zach) If fine dining were a winter sport, Rootstalk would be standing on the podium wearing gold, silver, and a smug little smile. We came for the Early Winter Seven-Course Tasting Menu and left emotionally changed, spiritually fulfilled, and Googling "how often is it acceptable to eat here." Let's begin. Day Boat Tuna Crudo Blood Orange Leche de Tigre, Hoja Santa, Esoterra Daikon, Cashew This dish arrives like it knows it's beautiful. Bright, clean, and confident. The blood orange brings the zing, the cashew brings the smooth, and the tuna is so fresh it may have just texted its family goodbye. A first course that says, "Relax. You're in very good hands." Prime Beef Tartare Caramelized Onion Bread Pudding, Horseradish, Puffed Anson Mills Farro This is not tartare for the timid. This is tartare with swagger. Rich, savory, a little cheeky. The bread pudding sneaks in like a warm hug, the horseradish keeps you awake, and the puffed farro adds crunch just to remind you this chef is playing chess, not checkers. Seremoni Black Cod Jasmine Congee, Puffed Grain Furikake, Chile Crisp, Miso Silky. Comforting. Slightly addictive. This dish tastes like what would happen if a luxury spa and your favorite cozy blanket decided to collaborate. The chile crisp whispers danger, the miso hums depth, and suddenly you're considering licking the bowl and pretending it's cultural. Scarpinocc Robiola & Pecorino, Chestnut, Foraged Chanterelles, Celeriac Purée If pasta could tell campfire stories, this would be it. Earthy, nutty, rich without being heavy. The mushrooms taste like they were personally escorted out of the forest that morning. It's the kind of dish that makes you slow down mid-bite and nod quietly, like, "Yes. This was the correct life choice." Magret Duck Breast à l'Orange Duck Confit Croquette, Grilled Chicories This course struts onto the table. Perfectly cooked duck, balanced citrus, bitter chicories doing their sophisticated little thing. And that croquette? Crispy on the outside, decadent on the inside -- the culinary equivalent of wearing cashmere under a leather jacket. Brunson Meat Co. Dry-Aged NY Strip Sunchoke Latke, Pickled Persimmons, "Red Eye Gravy" Ah yes. The showstopper. The steak arrives like it owns the place. Deeply flavorful, impossibly tender, flanked by a latke that deserves its own fan club and persimmons that add just enough brightness to keep things interesting. This dish doesn't ask for your attention -- it commands it. Caramelized Cream Tart Preserved Fig, Crème Fraîche Dessert, but make it elegant. Creamy, balanced, not overly sweet, with figs that feel both indulgent and thoughtful. It's the perfect ending -- satisfying without knocking you into a sugar coma. A gentle mic drop. Service Worth Standing Ovation: Zach And now, a moment for Zach, whose service deserves its own course on the menu. Attentive without hovering, knowledgeable without lecturing, warm without being rehearsed. Every explanation felt like a story, every timing impeccable. Zach didn't just serve the meal -- he conducted it. Final Verdict Rootstalk's Early Winter Seven-Course Tasting Menu is not dinner -- it's an experience. One that unfolds beautifully, surprises often, and leaves you plotting your return before you've even stood up from the table. Come hungry. Leave happy. Tip well. And if Zach's on the floor, consider yourself very lucky. read more

1,000% amazing! Emily, the hostess with the mostest started off our night with open arms! Warm, inviting, and made our experience out of this world. Making sure the whole team was on board. Speaking of team, we were sat downstairs to watch the chefs at the kitchen bar... chef's kiss incredible. No one missed a beat including the ENTIRE STAFF! Also worth eh ambiance and energy, everyone you (guests) felt it too. It was like a big family dinner. Next... food. Knocked it out of the park. Incredible. Clean, sophisticated, and artwork! Can't wait to come back!! Xo Great work guys, keep it up! read more

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My favorite restaurant in Breck. So cozy and modern. We started with twice-baked sunchokes, just one bite of a riff on little potato skins. Then we split the heirloom beet salad, a gorgeous chicory, grape, thinly sliced beet salad in a buttermilk dressing. We followed this with the cappelletti with chard, squash, ricotta, thinly sliced apple, and a walnut sage pesto. It was my favorite pasta dish this year. Finally we had the NY strip with hash browns, but not just any hash browns. These were nestled in confit, along with oxtail marmalade, foraged mushrooms, and foie gras jus - unreal. Service and wine lovely - friendly but serious. Prices high as expected. Everything incredible and memorable. read more

Incredible experience for a special occasion! Rootstalk made our anniversary so special. We were originally going to just get things a la carte but the tasting menu looked good so we decided to go for the tasting menu. The service was so great, we had so many people coming up to wish us a happy anniversary. Each dish was so uniquely crafted and enjoyable. Even a few that we weren't as interested in, like the asparagus, ended up being so unique and interesting that we enjoyed it. I think the lamb tartare was my favorite of them all. Also the cocktails were all delicious. Like many places in breck Rootstalk is located inside an old house but we loved the ambiance. It's definitely a special occasion sort of place but we loved it and can't wait to return next. read more

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We were excited to give Rootstalk a try after walking by it in downtown Breckenridge so often. The good - the food is not typical and all seemed to have a great flavor profile. We shared the trout appetizer and each ordered the steak - all prepared perfectly. The steak portions were a little small but as to be expected in a place like this. The rest - the servers weren't incredibly friendly (except for Megan the sommelier- she is incredible) and it is so incredibly loud, it is hard to hear each other talk. I wouldn't recommend it for a nice date night, but if you are a foodie and looking for some great food - it is definitely worth giving a try. read more

Rootstalk - Trout Appetizer - New American Near Me - Breckenridge, Colorado

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We are locals and just had our first dinner at Rootstalk. Hands down it is now our favorite restaurant in Breckenridge. Drinks are amazing, wine selection is killer, the food is second to none and the service is simply incredible. Photos below. You MUST plan ahead because you need to make the reservation at least 2 weeks in advance. But is is completely worth it. read more

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We had a wonderful dinner tonight! We were looking for a nicer meal than bar food and it did not disappoint. We got two glasses of cab, the Dungeness crab with truffle small bite x2, mussels with their homemade sour dough and NY strip with short rib carrots and potatoes. The sauce for the mussels and the sour dough was just incredible. The pastry of the crab and truffle literally melted in your mouth. The steak, potatoes and carrots were the perfect entree. I'd highly recommend Rootstalk if you're looking for exactly what they portray, "an elevated dining experience" after a long day on the mountain. Their menu changes often. read more

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Incredible food. Incredible service. Get a reservation early and come hungry. The most delicious part of the whole meal came in the appetizer- the sauce in the mussels is to die for. Could drink the whole thing. I got the swordfish schnitzel, which unfortunately was meh. I tried the duck, which was much better. All the desserts were wonderful, especially the goat cheesecake. The servers are attentive and noise level was just right. Highly recommend! read more

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Great place. Coulotte Steak description was: Fingerling Potato, Grilled Baby Gem Lettuce, Green Garlic Caesar, Crispy Alliums. Steak was perfect medium rare. Everything else was very mayo based (i hate mayo, but i suspect most people will love. I just wish mayo was part of the description so I could have asked for it on the side (it wasn't needed). Not certain i got the crispy Alliums (nothing was crispy)?! read more

Rootstalk - Steak - New American Near Me - Breckenridge, Colorado

When you plan to be in Breck and want to splurge on a lovely meal, make a reservation at Rootstalk. You will not regret it! We recently experienced the chef's tasting menu with wine pairings. Our reservation was for a seat at the chef's counter. If you sit at the counter, you sit side by side with whoever you are dining with. The service was top-notch. When we arrived, we sat on the patio and sipped on cocktails until our seats were ready. I had the Muir Woods, a bourbon and blackberry cocktail with sage. My partner had the Conga Line, a whiskey and rum cocktail with hints of pineapple and almond. The cellar ambiance felt a lot warmer and more intimate than the upstairs dining room. As you are walked downstairs, the stairwell is lined with warm-toned candles. The room acoustics were a bit loud but not unenjoyable. As the night wound down, we could hear the overhead music better. The food was impeccable. The seven course tasting menu included a couple of bonus tastings and a champagne tasting, which we did not turn away. We had the wine pairings with the savory food tastings and an American coffee with dessert. The wine was served prior to each tasting. The Sommelier described the wine and the story of each wine. We enjoyed most wine pairings. The Sous Chef explained the different courses served. We enjoyed every course. It is hard to choose one favorite course. The amazing food and wine we had is in our photos. Check it out! read more

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Best dinner restaurant out of the ones my fiance and I hit up in Breck (Bistrot, Radicato, and this one). The food, the service, and the vibe were all top notch. The fiance rates it a 4.5/5 - and its hard to disagree - our experience was fantastic! We had a (Tock) reservation for 2 at 745pm on Sunday, January 14, and arrived at 740pm to get our choice of tables. Before I go further - order the duck breast. Don't even think about it - just do it, and then thank me later. I was considering the pork tenderloin, and I did actually order the NY steak, but the duck breast stood out so much that it literally needs to be recommended on its own. For appetizers? Go with the roasted beet salad. If you know your vegetables (and fruit), you'll definitely appreciate how this dish came together, and then savour all of the different flavours that they put together. For service - my water cup was never less than 1/4 full - and I really tried to chug it! The drinks came out fast, the appetizer was quick, entrees were quick, and desserts were also fast. The only annoying thing (that bigger parties may encounter) is that they only serve the "same" entree stage at the same time. So if you're on entrees, until they've made all of them, you're not going to get it early. Ambiance - it was a quiet playlist, but the only complaint I'll say is that the sound carries too easily here - I could clearly hear conversation from both the table next to mine, AND the table two rows down (even though they were at normal speaking volume). It's easy to block out the noise, but anyone with sensitive ears should be aware - it's somewhat loud here. read more

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Restaurant was first recommended to me by a friend who visited Breckenridge a couple years ago... a lot of the locals also recommended it, now I will too when asked. Most of the dishes we ordered I would get again. Service was great, not only from our server (unfortunately I didn't get her name) but the entire team. Highly recommend for anyone looking for a nice dinner. Dress code is casual read more

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Amazing food, service and cozy romantic vibe. Small menu so make sure to look over the menu to make sure they have something before you go in. It's pricey but totally worth it. read more

If you love innovative food, book a table at Rootstalk. My wife and I were able to walk in just before 6 p.m. on a Saturday night in October and get a seat in their basement level. Here's our experience. 1) Food: To feed the two of us, we ordered one too many dishes. (We got a to-go box with the leftovers). We were warned that portions were small, but even the starters were healthy portions. Their menu changes seasonally, but under the fall menu, we ordered the shrimp salad, beet salad, butternut squash soup, the potatoes, the carrots, and the squash main. Everything was beautifully prepared and flavorful. My favorite was the soup and the two salads. For dessert, we ordered the goat cheese cheesecake and wow. It's the best cheesecake I've had and may ever have. 2) Drinks: Their menu includes wine by the glass and bottle, cocktails, and beer. A sommelier helps guide you through the wine list if needed. The Riesling was very unique. 3) Service: It was impeccable from start to finish. Every staff member was genuinely kind. At the end, manager proactively comped our dessert because he thought the timing in between our dishes was slight off. (He was right but it wasn't a big deal.) 4) Price: For excellent food with leftovers to take home, we paid $200. That's not bad at all! 5) Space: It's in a little house along the Main Street. The inside is beautiful with two levels. read more

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