Just moved to town and came here on a busy night. They greeted us right away and worked on getting…read moreus a seat at the bar. Made us feel welcome right away and we got some popcorn while we waited to put drinks in. Even on this extremely busy night the bartender made sure to get our drinks in and we have had an amazing mezcal cocktail. It took awhile to get the food in but once we did we were in heaven. The ceviche was amazing and we got the Brussel sprouts to complement it. The steamed buns and pork were so good we ordered another one. Sitting at the bar felt like an event and the music was fun. Really enjoyed everything about the experience.

What a fantastic bar/restaurant! I visited There a few years ago and was super impressed then, and…read moreI am again impressed by There during this visit. Note that, while they take OpenTable reservations, it's a very intimate restaurant with limited seating--so go early! We had drinks (wine! all great) and dinner at There and loved every bite. Here's what we tried food-wise: -Brussel sprouts: This dish was all crispy, roasted bussel sprouts leaves, so good. -Duck leg bao buns: Amazing! The duck was so tender, and there was a nice slight kick to the sauce. -Lamb kebab: The lamb was great, and I really liked the sauce that same with it. Service was excellent--so helpful and nice, in that laid-back Telluride way.

This is the hidden gem of Telluride!! They have the best happy hour!!! I posed the menu! They…read morealways have the best drink specials in town and they have AC!! Perfect place to stop after you design your hat....OR perfect place for your hubby to wait while you shop! Dustin is great behind the bar and makes an amazing Ranch Waters!!!

Cool venue with a quaint and cozy ambiance. Stopped here with a friend for sone cocktails. I…read moreenjoyed the Little Hawaii. It was smooth and refreshing. My girlfriend ordered the VA Martini and enjoyed her cocktail as well. Great spot I highly recommend to check out!

Great meal experience. 4:30 lunch/dinner meant avoiding the crowds. Very casual cool vibe…read more Buffalo cauliflower - 10/10 BUT remember cauliflower is loaded with water. Hoover them down. Don't pick at them over 20 minutes and then be annoyed they are soggy Brussels - 2/10. The flavor is phenomenal but yall...come on. A $12 bowl if just leaves. There wasn't a single whole, half, or even quarter Brussel in the bowl. I make them at home to know that's $12 for maybe 4 actual Brussels. They aren't an expensive veggie so feeding people just free floating leaves is crazy Wood ear mushroom ramen - 8/10. Not a fan of avocado on ramen but nice bouncy noodles, ample mushrooms, good miso broth. Needed some spice Brisket Sando - 10/10 husband loved it Beef ramen - 7/10 said it was a little bland and salty. This place is fusion but having the toppings be sriracha, soy sauce, and some type of powdered not spicy chili blend is criminal. Give the people some rayu, mayu, and chili crisp oil in a caddy. Even some gochujang would have done the trick. Sriracha isn't vegan and has no real heat. Telluride really loves very safe bland flavors. I get catering to middle America but get brave with your sauces to give normal eaters some options please! I'd go back but probably will smuggle in some toppings because ramen without any heat isn't ramen worth eating.

Wood Ear was another fantastic dining experience during our Telluride trip. My boyfriend ordered…read morethe Smoked Brisket Rice Bowl, and I had the Del Maré Ramen, both were delicious and packed with flavor. The menu has such a fun, creative take on Asian-inspired comfort food, and everything felt fresh and thoughtfully prepared. Our server, Eric, was wonderful, friendly, attentive, and made the experience even more enjoyable. We finished with the Raw Berry Tart, which was the perfect dessert after dinner. Light, refreshing, and not overly sweet, it was a great way to end the meal. We really enjoyed our evening at Wood Ear and would happily return. Great food, excellent service, and a relaxed, welcoming atmosphere, definitely worth a visit when you're in Telluride!

Wow wow wow; a million times yes to this place. I snagged a reservation for 5 and last minute 2…read morefriends wanted to join. I called the restaurant about 5 days prior to my Rez and they were able to accommodate adding two to my party. An already great start to my experience without stepping foot into the restaurant. The exterior and interior of the building are way cute but holy cow did the food shine here. My friend and I shared the French onion soup, the steak tartare, and the filet mignon entree. Literally all 10s. I would say don't skip the soup or the filet. The soup was so rich with flavor and honestly might be the best rendition I've ever had. The filet had this amazingly rich sauce and it was paired with bites of lobster. I haven't stopped thinking about it. The steak tartare was also so good. I've never had it before so it's hard to compare but I really enjoyed it! Our server was attentive and so knowledgeable about the food and drinks. I think his name is Bruce but might be wrong about that. I would say snag a reservation if you can cause this place is not to be missed. A well deserved 5 stars!

A friend picked Petit Maison as one of our special places to have dinner while we are in Telluride…read morefor the Annual Film Festival. Turned out we had reservations on one of the last nights they are open before the Festival starts. They apparently are sold out during that entire festival to a large publishing company. We were in luck! It was one of the best (French) meals I've had since I was in Paris. I will just show you our meals in pictures. The service was impeccable. Steven, our server, was accommodating and professional. The ambiance was small and intimate. It wasn't inexpensive, but worth very penny. I would go back in a heartbeat. Next time. Made a French memory tonight in Telluride, Colorado.

Yum. So good…read more.. the appetizers were delicious, all pasta fantastic. Steak well seasoned and tender. Wine list is more than adequate. Great service. Top spot in Telluride.

A second visit to the beautiful and historic National in central Telluride (sharing back-space with…read morethe Last Dollar Saloon) - it's upscale and cozy at once, hospitality top-tier from hello to friendly send-off. I found myself perplexed by menu choices, spanning Moroccan, Italian, and Israeli-inspired dishes - all pairing well with a finely curated wine list, but lacking cohesion. That said, certain shared plates may be paired with salad, cold bar, and highlighted (seafood; their specialty) entrees to find a through line, but I recommend dining in larger groups for a better experience. In my case, while the tartare was fresh, flavors were not unique (excess of aioli), and house-made pasta was cooked perfectly but sauce was thin and lacking depth. Carrying a whole star for the meal was an absolutely exceptional Rucola salad delicately dressed in fine EVOO, pickled grapes, shaved pecorino, and roasted almonds - an archetype if there ever was one. Kyle & Ian took good care of details (even with unexpected feedback), and teamwork (with hands-on management) keeps the place running smoothly even when the house is packed.

The New Sheridan Bar has a great historic atmosphere with low, ambient lighting that makes it a…read morecozy place to grab a drink. I ordered the espresso martini, and it was well made. The biggest downside was how crowded it was. There wasn't a clear place to walk up and order at the bar, so we ended up sitting at a small table waiting for an opportunity to order. It would have been nice if someone was walking around taking drink orders or if there was a designated ordering area when the bar is busy. The bartender was fine, but nothing particularly stood out service-wise. Also, if you're traveling with a dog, this is not a pet-friendly bar. As far as I could tell, they also do not serve food in the historic bar itself, so it's best to come just for drinks and the atmosphere.

Please see my review under the "New Sheridan Chop House and Wine Bar". There are several sections…read moreto the New Sheridan establishment so I took numerous pictures of the entire area and placed my review of the Parlor Bar under the "Chop House & Wine Bar" section. In short, the Parlor Bar is a great place for breakfast and lunch. The ambiance is fantastic, the food is extremely good and arrives quickly and the bartender, Randal, is five stars in his own right! Stop in for an enjoyable visit.

Such a lovely dinner spot! I went in on a Wednesday night without a reservation. It was just me so…read moreI snagged a seat at the bar. The service was very fast and attentive. I ordered the sunset margarita which was delicious (all of the cocktails looked amazing though). To eat I ordered the bison short rib which was so tender it was falling off the bone. I highly recommend! The space itself is upscale without being pretentious. My dinner at 221 South Oak was the most enjoyable meal I've had in a while!

While definitely on the pricey side, if you are having a special dinner gathering in Telluride,…read morethis is a GREAT place to have an intimate meal with a loved one or family. Delicious and diverse choices, with an EXTENSIVE vegetarian and vegan menu plus some desserts that are sweet perfection! Service was good, though not at friendly or attentive as the menu may claim - "family" is how we're supposed to be treated - so there was a bit too much coldness from our server to feel like family. Everyone has their days but overall, it's a great spot!

This old school dive bar in Telluride has been around forever. It can be difficult to find a bar to…read morechill at on the weekends during ski season. We were able to squeeze into a booth near the front here at Last Dollar Saloon on a busy Friday night. Even though it was really packed for St. Patty's Day, we still had a good time. I ordered the Telluride Mule for my beverage of the night. Last Dollar Saloon has a rooftop bar with great views of the mountains that can reserved ahead of time on their website.

We had a nice time at Last Dollar Saloon…read more We had a nice corner spot at the window so good people watching. Unfortunately the rooftop was closed for winter so couldn't sit up top for the views. Bartenders were friendly and even let us bring in the pizza from next door as long as we cleaned up and took out all the garbage ourselves. They don't serve food here. I ordered a dirty martini which was pretty good but not served very cold. The mojitos were tasty. Drinks are pricy much like everything in Telluride. There is a fireplace but it wasn't lit so that took away from the atmosphere a bit.

We absolutely loved Telluride Distilling Company! It's a cozy, welcoming spot with plenty of…read moreseating and comfortable chairs, making it a great place to relax for a while. One of the biggest perks is that dogs are welcome inside as long as they're on a leash, which was a huge plus for us traveling with Luna. I ordered the peach vodka slushy, and it was delicious--light, refreshing, and not overly sweet. The bartender was incredibly friendly, helped us choose our drinks, and took the time to chat with us for a bit. Based on his recommendation, we even ended up buying a bottle of bourbon to take home. They don't serve food, but they do have small bags of chips available if you want a quick snack while enjoying your drink. We also learned that Telluride allows open containers in designated areas, so you can take your drink to go if you purchase it from a participating establishment, which was a fun bonus. The décor is warm and inviting, and the overall atmosphere made us want to stay longer. Excellent drinks, outstanding service, and a dog-friendly environment--highly recommend stopping in if you're visiting Telluride!

There is probably just one option for a brewery at the mountain village which is the Telluride…read moreTasting Room. The inside has a bit of a brewery vibe and a bit of a ski town vibe. The bartender had us try a few beers and we were sadly not very impressed. We ordered the Face Down Brown Ale that had won a bunch of awards but after a few sips it was just very bitter and almost tasted like a porter. For food we ordered the cheese curds. Although the pineapple dip that came with it was delicious, the curds themselves were very dry and disappointing. If you want a quick draft beer then Telluride is a good option but if you like breweries and pub food then maybe go somewhere else.

A group of four of us ate at Ania's Table at the hotel Lumiere. The food and experience was…read moreexcellent, until Kenny (Ania's husband) made the evening less than excellent. Our party witnessed Kenny having multiple glasses of wine throughout the evening, and this likely contributed to our issues. After a delicious meal and experience we were presented with a receipt that erroneously stated we had one more drink than we ordered. The meal was over $800, so a $20 drink error should have been corrected with no issues. However Kenny insisted he was correct, and then we overheard him say to cancel our reservation. 30 minutes after we paid (including the extra drink we did not order) our Open Table reservation was canceled so now we can't leave a review on Open Table. Dine here at your own risk. The food is delicious, but be aware of drinking issues by the chef's husband.

When was the last time you ate somewhere and then cancelled your next evening's reservation…read moreelsewhere so that you could return to this same restaurant again? Yes - it is that good. Let me give you the deets: First of all...it is up at Mountain Village. The Little Bar at the Lumiere (per OpenTable.com), is nicely located at the intimate 28-room* Lumiere Hotel (near the gondolas). You take the garage elevator to the 4th floor and voila...swanky, cozy, elegant lounge. It is IMHO (in my honest opinion) TELLURIDE'S BEST KEPT SECRET! A Conde Nast top 100 hotel...and the bar + restaurant is exceptional. Lumiere Little Bar staff Kat and Alex took excellent care of us as we selected a cozy corner of this beautifully understated, mountain cozy bar lounge. The fireplaces, lounge tunes (think Zero 7 and Bitter:Sweet), and ambiance here are like a Four Seasons private residence lounge, but with even better food! I knew we were in for a treat when we asked each of these lovely Lumiere ambassadors what they like on the menu, and both were GUSHING about the food...and both struggled to find the words to explain just why the dishes tasted so good. It was geniune...honest...they were still gushing. We started to get the idea that perhaps we were going to be amazed with our dishes no matter which ones we chose. We chose items based on their recommendations: the caesar salad, short rib taco, mushroom lasagna. We weren't starving since we had a large lunch, but we were eager to see what all this fuss was about! First up was the bread basket. It included a couple of lovely, warmed ciabatta rolls (whole grain wheat and plain) with salted butter. Excellent, traditional start. Then the caesar. The caesar dressing is amazing. Magic. Made with...love? The balance of lemon, garlic, white anchovy, the texture of the parmesan...wow. Best caesar in memory. Truly. Then, the short rib taco. OMG. Three letters. F*c%$ng Awesome. Fourteen letters. Either way, it rocked. The flavors in it...salty, tangy, sweet...umami. Perfection. The lasagna...WOW. Three letters again. F*c7$ng Incredible. You do the math. Meantime, I'm eating the lasagna. (Diversion - that's my strategy.) The lasagna...deconstructed to a certain degree with a melange of vegetables and lentils off to the side, with a gorgeously fried tofu cube...the crispy lasagna pasta layers atop creamy goat cheese, ricotta...mushrooms. Right about now, I started to formulate my strategy to maintain room for dessert. That lemon tart with chocolate, hazelnut crust, vanilla whipped creme and berry compote...definitely had my number. As in 911. Urgent and immediate attention required. The dessert arrived and you know you love someone (or you're just pretty mind-blowingly thoughtful) when you put down your fork and say, "...oh no - you go ahead and eat the rest. I'm full." I did not even remember to take a picture before devouring it. I could have eaten an entire tart by myself. Not one 'dessert' portion. The whole tart. I can peddle up the mountain again tomorrow to burn those calories, I think to myself. Piece of tart, err um, I mean cake. I learned that Chef Eamonn O'Hara is the magic man behind the curtain. I think we ought to erect a monument in his name. My guy suggested an addition to Mt Rushmore. I say Rushmore isn't thinking big enough. Yep - it's passionate, head-over-heels-love at Foodie first taste Mr. O'Hara. Meantime, I guess we'll just have to go back tomorrow night for another dining revelation as we figure out to get this guy's magic to reach us back home in Boulder, CO. For now, I just say make this a MUST DINE while in Telluride or the surrounding, say, 500 miles. Alex, Kat, Chef Eamonn...You da bomb. We'll see you in 24. *18 guest rooms, 10 residences as we learned. In any case, it's intimate, charming and understated.