Town of Telluride Restaurant Options While Visiting Mont Maison
Fine Dining
Cosmopolitan is elegant and fun and offers a diverse selection of cuisines including French, Southwestern, American and Thai in a rustic “Old World” wine cellar atmosphere. Cosmopolitan is located across from the Gondola in Telluride. Reservations are recommended.
Phone: 970-728-1292
Open for dinner.
Rustico Ristorante serves authentic Italian dishes from every part of Italy. Stone walls, a villa room, fireplace, enclosed veranda and open kitchen offer an intimate atmosphere for family dinners or a romantic evening. Rustico is located on main street in Telluride at 114 East Colorado Ave. Reservations are recommended.
Phone: 970-728-4046
Open for lunch and dinner.
La Marmotte offers elegant bistro fare in the rustic charm of the historic Ice House, one of the oldest buildings in Telluride. La Marmotte’s menu changes daily depending on what is seasonal and fresh. La Marmotte is located steps away East of the base of the Gondola in Telluride at 150 San Juan Avenue. Reservations are recommended.
Phone: 970-728-6232
The New Sheridan Chop House is a lively steak house bistro offering a selection of grilled prime steaks, eclectic fresh seafood and daily vegetarian specials. Dinners are prepared with the highest quality local ingredients prepared with French technique and American flair. The New Sheridan Chop House is located at 231 West Colorado Avenue (main street) the next building East of the clock tower. Reservations are recommended.
Phone: 970-728-9100
Open nightly from 5:30 PM until 9:00 PM.
Upscale dining
221 South Oak offers New American cuisine in the intimate setting of a tastefully refurbished historic home, located steps away from the Gondola in Telluride at 221 South Oak Street. Reservations are recommended.
Phone: 970-728-9507
Bluepoint Grill features a wide selection of steaks & chops, as well as fresh seafood 7 days a week, complemented by a chic intimate atmosphere. Bluepoint Grill is located a block and a half north of the Gondola in Telluride at 123 S. Oak Street. Reservations are suggested.
Phone: 970-728-8862
Excelsior Café is a local favorite destination serving fresh Italian nouvelle cuisine in a hip, casual atmosphere. Excelsior is centrally located at 200 W. Colorado Avenue (main street). Reservations are suggested.
Phone: 970-728-4250
Open nightly for dinner.
Honga’s Lotus Petal & Tea Room is a Pan-Asian restaurant that is a favorite with locals and visitors for nearly 20 years. Honga’s offers a diverse and universal menu honoring
Korea, Japan, China, Thailand, Viet Nam, India, Malaysia, Indonesia, and even dips down to Polynesia. Honga’s is also the must destination for the best sushi in Telluride. Honga’s is
located on the East end of main street at 135 E. Colorado Avenue. Reservations are recommended.
Phone: 970-728-5134
Telluride Pizza Kitchen (aka TPK) is Telluride's newest restaurant,
offering a menu of Mediterranean and Italian dishes with some Mexican flair. TPK is tucked away just off main street
at 138 E. Colorado Ave. Reservations are not accepted.
Phone: 970-728-5239
Open for lunch and dinner..
Casual dining
Aemono Catering offers gourmet and prepared foods for dine-in or take-out. Aemono is located 107 S. Davis Street, 1 block south of the Telluride Visitors Center.
Phone: 970728-4748
The Cantina (formerly Las Montanas) is Telluride's latest addition featuring a wide variety of Mexican fusion fare including Baja Mexican, gourmet fusion, and Tex Mex.
Along with specialty margaritas, The Cantina features one of the largest tequila selections in the state with 138 varieties. The Cantina is located in the heart of Telluride at 100 W. Colorado Ave.
Phone: 970-728-5114
Open for happy hour (3-5) and dinner (5-10).
Emilio’s Grill & Bar offers a relaxed, casual atmosphere and serves tasty Mexican food, including fajitas, carne asada, pollo en mole, tostadas, burritos, enchiladas, and more. Just down the stairs from main street in Telluride, Emilio’s is located at 226 W. Colorado Avenue.
Phone: 970-369-1101
Fat Alley BBQ is a favorite with the locals for delicious Southern barbecue with relaxed bench seating, quick service and good prices (for Telluride). Fat Alley also features a wide selection of bourbons and is located one-and-a-half blocks north of the Gondola, just off Colorado Avenue at Elks Park, at 122 S. Oak Street.
Phone: 970-728-6848
Open for lunch and dinner.
Floradora Saloon serves Southwestern American dishes, including classic burgers and homemade fries in a rustic saloon style décor. Floradora is one of the oldest restaurants in Telluride and is located on main street at 103 W. Colorado Ave.
Phone: 970-728-8884
Open for lunch and dinner.
Himalaya's is one of Telluride's newest restaurants. Featuring cuisine of India, Nepal and Tibet, Himalaya's is a cozy cafe at 627 W. Pacific Ave.
Phone: 970-728-1770
Open for lunch and dinner.
Shanghai Palace serves classic Chinese dishes in a warm, casual atmosphere. Serving over 150 dishes, Shanghai is located in Telluride at 126 East Colorado Avenue.
Phone: 970-728-0882
Open for lunch and dinner.
Siam’s highly praised cuisine features recipes handed down for generations and serves authentic, fresh, flavorful and healthy Thai dishes in a cozy, funky atmosphere. Siam is located on the west side of town 1 block south of the Telluride Visitor’s Center at 200 S. Davis Street.
Phone: 970-728-6886
Open for lunch and dinner.
Smuggler’s Brew Pub is Telluride’s only brewpub housed in a historic mining warehouse serving appetizers, gyros, ribs, steaks and seafood. “Rib Nights” are Friday and Saturday, featuring Prime Rib or Baby Back Ribs. Smuggler’s is located two blocks East of the Gondola station in Telluride at 225 South Pine Street.
Phone: 970-728-0919
Open for lunch and dinner.
The Sweet Life is a 1950’s style diner and ice cream parlor featuring homemade ice cream made daily on site and burgers, fries and salads in a colorful, retro atmosphere. The Sweet Life is located in the middle of Telluride at 115 W. Colorado Avenue.
Phone: 970-728-8789
Open for lunch and dinner.
X Café is a hip, Italian-influenced hangout serving breakfast and lunch, including salads, panini sandwiches, pasta and more. X Café is located at the base of the Telluride Trail ski run, adjacent to Chair 8 and the Gondola station in Telluride, featuring an outdoor patio which is a favorite with locals for après ski.
Phone: 970-728-8887
Sandwiches, Burgers, Pizza
Brown Dog Pizza offers a sports bar atmosphere with a full bar in the middle of Telluride at 110 W. Colorado Avenue and serves east-coast style, thin-crust pizza and an array of hot & cold subs, salads and pastas, along with various daily specials. Brown Dog also provides free delivery in Telluride, Hillside and Eider Creek.
Phone: 970-728-8046
Open for lunch, dinner, and late night pizza.
The Cornerhouse Grille serves tasty burgers, sandwiches, salads and old-fashioned ales in a quaint house on the corner of Columbia and 131 N. Fir Street. A local favorite, The Cornerhouse features an outdoor deck and TVs and is a great gathering spot for lunch, dinner, and happy hour.
Phone: 970-728-6207
La Cocina de Luz features authentic taqueria-style Mexican featuring traditional cooking methods, fresh local and organic ingredients, handmade tortillas, daily specials, and a salsa bar in a cozy colorful atmosphere or enjoy the outdoor patio. La Cocina is located in the center of Telluride at 123 E. Colorado Avenue.
Phone: 970-728-9355
Open for breakfast, lunch, and dinner.
Maggie’s Bakery is a longtime local favorite serving home-baked breads, pastries, sandwiches and breakfast, including traditional bacon and eggs, biscuits and sausage gravy, and fresh fruit in a simple atmosphere with oak tables and antique cookie jars. Maggie’s is located in Telluride at 217 E. Colorado Avenue.
Phone: 970-728-3334
Open for breakfast and lunch.
Merle’s Brown Bag Deli creates unique sandwiches, paninis, soups and salads for dine-in or brown bag out. Merle’s is located in the breezeway at 120 W. Colorado Ave, #102 B.
Phone: 970-728-5556
Open for lunch.