The Western is such a vibe that my wife has asked me to bring her here again next year on our 20th…read moreanniversary. It's a 140-year place with history and charm and creaks in the floor and a dead bear on the wall and preserved painting of a woman on the bar floor... that kinda spot. And we wouldn't change a thing. The views are spectacular all around, the drive into Ouray is beautiful and The Western puts you in great position to walk Main Street or hike up to Cascade Falls. The bar and bartenders are cocktails are all super cool, including a single large branded ice cube in the glass. Let's talk about the restaurant, though. I didn't want to venture and we gave it a shot. Nothing on the menu really even looked appetizing to me or the kids but we put on a good face anyway for mom. We ate all the food and our words--it was all delicious! By the way: I've spoken to locals and frequenters of Ouray who say that The Western was once considered kinda dumpy before a renovation in the past few years. I can't speak for how it was then, but I can tell you how it is now is just where I want to be.

This place was awesome I think a large part of it was because of the bartender/waiter pretty sure…read morehis name was Eric. He was so informative on the drinks and menu. He gave us the best advice & we had the beef tataki ( spell check lol) it was THE BEST WE HAVE EVER HAD mixed with the sunset mojito CHEFS KISS we also vibed with the music selection they had & they sang happy birthday to me with a delicious dessert DEFINITELY WILL BE BACK!

We went to Poachers to watch a World Cup match. We were going to leave at half time to grab dinner…read moreand noticed they had mexican food. I had no idea they had food! We were happy with our seats at the bar so we ordered nachos. What a delightful suprise. They were great. Chips were crispy, plenty but not too many toppings and arranged beautifully. The guacamole is exceptional. We went back the next night for tacos which were equally as good. Who knew, a little hole in the wall bar would have such great mexican food.

Good local vibe, food, and service and open later than most places. Small menu which is a good…read morecause they pull off everything on it very well. Had tacos and few other things .. all were great!

This is the place we have been looking for up here to eat, everything is a bit expensive but this…read moreplace is worth it! The food was great, the inside was fun and rustic, outside was beautiful mountains. Our waiter was so nice and did a great job.

We had such a great time at Tomboy Tavern! Large group of 15! The atmosphere is laid-back but still…read morefun and lively, and we were lucky enough to dine in one of their private rooms, which had a warm, cozy, and classy vibe with fireplace --perfect for a mountain town eating. Our food came out exactly as ordered and was delicious. What really stood out was the service--our server was attentive, friendly, and had excellent knowledge of the cocktail menu, even giving us spot-on recommendations that paired perfectly with our meal. Overall, Tomboy Tavern is a wonderful spot for both groups and smaller gatherings. Great ambiance, great service, and a great time! Highly recommend!

First of all - the staff was awesome but... The restaurant…read morewas uncomfortably warm The food was ok at best- our queso was served at room temperature, the BBQ Chicken loaded tots were drowned in BBQ SAUCE. the Southwest Chicken Sandwich and Burger were more of a fast food quality. We spent almost $75 for lunch for three with sodas for drinks.

Absolutely terrific food and great atmosphere. Service is excellent. Staff are awesome. Highly…read morerecommend the burgers and shredded chicken nacho salad.

Our family of three ate here on a Sunday evening around 730p. We parked right in front and sat…read moreimmediately indoor on the first floor - there's a second floor with more seating, as well as outdoor seating. The ambiance is industrial with mountain town accents. I had the bison lasagna - I highly recommend it for a different take on this pasta dish and don't worry, it's not gamey. My 17YO also fell in love with their mushroom soup - if it's on the menu, don't pass it up!

We had a reservation for a 20 person group. The restaurant charged our group an enormous $1,500…read moreroom rent charge on top of the cost of food and beverages. Our leader thought the charge was a guaranteed minimum and not an additional fee. We had one waitress serving our entire group, which meant slow service. I do not recommend going here with a large group.

For dinner: ***** Amazing food, service, and ambiance. Still a relatively new restaurant from my…read moreunderstanding, but I think it will do well. Food is mostly Austrian inspired and well priced. Restaurant is a little awkward to get to inside the Lumière Hotel, but worth the find! We liked it so much that we tried it for breakfast....BUT: For breakfast: ** Very poor service!!!! Food is ok but don't expect any service whatsoever. Hot water for tea was empty. No espresso drinks offered. They only have a coffee machine that uses powdered milk foam. Horrible experience overall. Server had attitude and was unfriendly and unwilling to provide any service.

The food was so bomb!…read more The chef (Cody? I think? - The guy who looks like Pitbull from the Midwest) personally came out to ask us how the food was and we thought he was just the serving staff. 10/10, would eat again

The Restaurant is Beyond Expectations!…read more Chef Paolo sources only the finest and freshest ingredients. He has developed his artistry from Europe to LA, a very accomplished chef. You will enjoy the freshly updated menu, and it will never disappoint, in house made pasta, fresh fish, and a great wine selection. Bon Appetite!

I stopped by St. Elmo on a Thursday night, and the vibe was relaxed and easy, the kind of place…read moreyou're instantly glad you chose. There's a noticeable sense of renewal here with new hotel management and a new chef, and it shows in the overall experience. The food was delicious and well executed. I ordered the gnocchi and the burger, and both were done really well, comforting, flavorful, and satisfying without feeling heavy. You can tell the kitchen is thoughtful and intentional, and it feels like things are moving in a really positive direction. St. Elmo carries a lot of local history, but it also feels refreshed. The cozy atmosphere paired with solid, well-prepared food makes it an easy place to come back to, whether you're a local or just passing through Ouray. A great choice for a low-key night that still delivers.

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.