Chef Eliza prepared an incredible meal for my boyfriend's birthday at our Airbnb in Telluride. From…read morethe first coordination e-mail to the next day Duck Bao bun leftovers, every moment working with Eliza was a delight. She was easy to communicate with, her menu options were all so appetizing it was hard to choose and she was fun to chat with as we dug into an amazing charcuterie board and watched her work her magic in our kitchen. My boyfriend still talks abut the Bison short ribs and we all were mesmerized by the lavender ice cream and pear and apple crisp. It was our pleasure to get to know Eliza and get to taste her incredible food. We only wish we lived in Telluride so we could work with her more often!

I can't express enough gratitude and appreciation for Chef Eliza. I was planning for a dinner in…read moreTelluride from California. I reached out to several caterers, but quickly realized that Telluride Catering by Chef Eliza was the way to go. Chef Eliza was so responsive, knowledgeable, helpful and very professional from the get go. She made the planning process super easy. The food was amazing, looked gorgeous and tasted even better. The intimate ambience of the restaurant interior was perfect. The bar staff was phenomenal. My guests couldn't stop raving about the food and drinks. I felt bad for taking credit for such an incredible evening because it was all because of Eliza.

Dave was extremely professional. His menu was creative, visually stimulating and amazing on the…read moretaste buds. Our family of seven thoroughly enjoyed the food presentation which was well thought out and different from anything we have experienced in a restaurant before. His server, Felecia was timely in serving the food, gathering up plates and bringing the next course. Both were polite and kind through the whole meal experience and we agree that if Yelp allowed a five star Michelin rating we would certainly give Mountain Top Catering just that! Promise you won't be disappointed!

We can't say enough great things about Mountain Top Catering with Chef David! We had the privilege…read moreof two evenings and both nights were superb. We had great communication with recommended menu options and Chef had no hesitation with making a few changes for dietary requirements. Chef was very knowledgeable, professional, personable and an expert at his craft! Helping our meals with prep and service was Felicia and she is fantastic! From booking, to confirming, to payments, this was a first class experience.

Holy moly melted matzo balls, these folks are on point…read more I have bartended and served at many weddings spanning the better part of a decade. As an employee of the Harvard Club in Boston (yeah the club is in Boston not Cambridge- weird I know) and Guastavino's in Manhattan, I've learned that 90% or more of what wedding guests are served is commercially prepared frozen food. Backcountry Catering proved to me there's a better way. Last week I got the chance to meet the proprietors of Backcountry Catering, Stef and Jeff, at their commercial kitchen in Norwood and prep for a party of 200 guests. Sure mashing potatoes isn't a glamorous job, but watching these masters at work was a sight to behold. What stood out to me the most was witnessing them painstakingly prep everything from chives to grilling the mains for days on end. While their own wedding is just weeks away they treated this event as if it was their own; putting their own needs on the back burner. When we finally did break for dinner at 9:30 pm, my taste buds were treated to ravioli served with a sage brown butter sauce that was to die for. Each station is held to a higher standard in the kitchen than I have ever witnessed in any commercial kitchen. Germaphobes rejoice, they are as particular as you! Their mobile kitchen is awe-inspiring- including a wood-fired Chicago brick pizza oven, an Ole Hickory CTO smoker, two commercial deep fryers, a 36-inch flat top griddle, a 24-inch charbroiler, a 6 burner stove and oven, and a customizable 50-inch full digital display. As a perpetually hungry person, I've seen a lot of food trucks and mobile kitchens over the years- none of them hold a candle to this bad boy. Chef Jeff has also won the title of Telluride's Top Chef four years in a row. I think it's safe to say you need to look no further than Backcountry catering for your next event.

I wish I could give zero stars, but unfortunately that is not an option. Our family hired him for…read morethanksgiving dinner 2024 and he never showed up until the day AFTER. After waiting for HOURS on thanksgiving and weird vague phone calls, he had random Chinese food delivered to our house that gave us all food poisoning. He showed up the next day with all store bought food (that he claimed he cooked from scratch.) For the price that was paid, this was completely unacceptable. The kitchen was left completely dirty and destroyed. He did not cook a single thing on the menu that we had given. He was wasted and left all of his shooters behind, along with all the packing of store bought goods that he came out and told us he made from scratch. Complete joke and a waste of your money. He also never sent back the deposit or any money and totally ruined our family Thanksgiving.

Patrick, thank you for the special night. The food and wine were spectacular. What made the night…read moreeven more special weryour stories and the companionship we all shared. It is such a treat to have a special dinner at our house prepared by a spectacular chef and great person. You are the best!!

The Butcher & The Baker was a great breakfast stop! We pre-ordered our food and walked over from…read moreour hotel, which ended up being a great decision because it was very busy when we arrived. The outdoor patio is pet-friendly, so we were able to enjoy breakfast outside with our dog, Luna. We both had breakfast sandwiches, and they were cooked perfectly. The English muffin was especially good and really made the sandwich. Since we placed a to-go order, we didn't have much interaction with the staff, but everything was ready on time and the overall experience was smooth. We'd definitely recommend it for a quick, delicious breakfast in Telluride.

This is a proper restaurant. Exactly how food should be…read more Splendid menus for both breakfast and lunch, fantastic staff serving you, and plenty of seating with shade. Bonus: amazing pastries. I've had many chocolate croissants in many cities (San Francisco, New York, and Nice France to name a few) and this place bakes one that is twice as good as the next best. The chocolate ratio and the outer crispy layer are what set it apart.

Clearly a locals spot and favorite for after ski hangout, Oak has a busy atmosphere as it is…read morelocated right next to the gondola. It is also attached to the Camel's Garden Hotel so a convenient location. The bartenders, cashiers and other staff seamed friendly. They were in and out delivering food and cleaning up after everyone quickly. Drinks came quickly and were nice pours. For food, we ordered the steak fries, very good. Crispy outside, tender inside. Nachos were also very tasty. Real cheese not the sauce type fake cheese. Good toppings. The pork sandwich was a little dry and needed seasoning and sauce. The burger was a little dry as well, not cooked to order and the bun was dry and fell apart. But it came with all the toppings. Inside the restaurant were several families. Packed! Kids running around everywhere. It was way too chaotic for us personally so we sat outside. The patio was busy every afternoon with people and pups alike. I was sad to see so many people leave their dogs outside on the patio unattended, barking and whining looking for their person while they are inside drinking and dining. This happened every day so it seams normal. Telluride is a very dog friendly town. Overall good for after ski atmosphere. There seamed to always be some activity happening outside to watch or participate.

There are two place I eat lunch when skiing, this is one! It is a laid back no frills place in the…read morebase of a hotel with great bbq and lots of classic sides - you can never have enough fried okra. The staff is on it to keep your pint full, but it still can get busy during the prime hours. Many folks still hit it up for linner and apres, if that is of interest.

The owners Mark and Elyssa have a fantastic thing going with Zest. Affordable eat-in casual dining,…read moretake it with you, or they can deliver between 11 and 2 if you want. We had catered breakfast, lunch, and dinner that were all very tasty. Our breakfasts were easy to eat on the run breakfast burritos. Lunches were tasty Boar's head sandwiches (Italian was popular, but I wish I'd have tried the Turkey, Prosciutto and Provolone or the Grilled Vegetable Thai Wrap). Dinners included mexican fajitas with chicken and steak options, spanish rice, and a lime chiffon pie (amazing!), BBQ pork sliders, and grilled chicken parmesan. Not all at once, of course, but it was all delicious!

What a joke this operation is! They cancelled on us last minute minute after string us along for 2…read moreweeks. They waited to cancel until the point where our options were limited. I would never recommend using them unless you are completely desperate and have no other options. Mark's communication is absolutely terrible. I should have know better after the complete lack on communication and having to reach out several times to get a response. Beware! Just make dinner reservations somewhere and save yourself the hassle and pain of dealing with Mark!

Everything about it was amazing for dinner!! The service, food and ambience is great! I highly…read morerecommend!

Our experience here was nothing less than amazing. Not only was this food to die for, but we had…read morethe absolute best service. Alfonsina was one of the best servers we have ever had. She was kind, charismatic, attentive, and went to every length to make our experience the best it can be. We will be back because of her!!!

Fabulous bakery in Telluride! The ham and cheese croissant is to die for!! The cookies and other…read morebaked goods are good as well. It is a great spot to stop in on your way over to the gondola or around town. Highly recommend!

We bought a Tres Leche, Chocolate Croissant and a giant donut. All very good!…read more They also had food to order and a self-serve pizza station.