Dining & Nightlife

The Last Dollar Saloon, known affectionately for over three decades by Telluride locals as "The Buck" can be found at the southeast corner of Main Street and Pine Street.  This corner is the absolute geographic heart of Telluride's historic Victorian downtown. Now in its 35th year of consecutive operation, the Last Dollar Saloon continues as a fixture of the downtown Telluride social and nightlife scene. With over 50 years of Telluride bar experience, The Last Dollar Saloon continues the great traditions that have made it the favorite cocktail destination in Telluride. 

Legends of the Peaks is located at The Peaks Resort & Golden Door Spa in Telluride. With a great outdoor area that has a wonderful view of the mountains, the Legends Restaurant offers a full breakfast buffet, with fruit, pastries, and breakfast staples.

The little bar by Lumière Hotel in Mountain Village Telluride features a terrific happy hour and dinner menu every evening. Comfy chairs and plush couches surround their two indoor fireplaces in an ultra chic, contemporary and hip mountain setting. Menu options include flatbreads, crab cakes, salads, salmon, steak, lasagna, and creme brulee.

The Chop House is a classic "steak house" with traditions of mountain western game allied with western aged beef and bison. Many consider the Chop House to be the best restaurant in Telluride allied with the very best experience of dining at the heart of mountain life. They also have a tailored wine list of regional US and fine French wines available from their nitrogen wine bar.

Founded with the original brick hotel, the Historic Bar is one of the oldest bars in the west and a dear favorite among the locals. Come and enjoy a warming cocktail after a long day on the slopes or chat with locals to discover the best-kept secrets of Telluride. The bar has remained unchanged since 1895, boasting its original lead glass divider panels, mahogany wood paneling and filigree light fixtures. This piece of the town’s history is a tried and true good time.

Located in the lobby of the New Sheridan, the Parlor is an extension of the Chop House Restaurant. This spark in the heart of Telluride brings together character and charm. Serving a full espresso bar in the morning, a selection of wines and cocktails in the evening, and a complete menu of handmade breakfast, lunch and dinner- you’re sure to find something to please.

O'Bannon's, known locally as "O.B.'s", is Telluride's one and only Irish pub. This dive bar features numerous bar games and a wide beer selection. 

Oak, Beer, Bourbon, & BBQ is Telluride's premier restaurant located at the base of Chair 8 and the Gondola in the historic ski resort town of Telluride, Colorado. Their menu includes a variety of appetizers like chicken wings and nachos, cheeseburgers, salmon, hickory smoked brisket, pulled pork sandwiches, pork ribs, mac and cheese, veggie plates, salads, sides, and desserts. They serve a selection of domestic, import and microbrew bottled beer. 

Over the Moon, located on Main Street in downtown Telluride, is a fine foods and sundries shop. They feature high end skin care products and antiques alongside gourmet cheeses, cured meats, and pantry items. They also serve wine and beer by the glass and offer gift baskets and cheese platters for special events.

Palmyra offers regionally relevant cuisine featuring free range meats, sustainable seafood, and organic produce. Providing a socially conscious menu with approximately 75% of the products locally sourced through partnerships with local farms and purveyors, Palmyra Restaurant is a Grow Local Colorado member. Join them for season offerings of salads, soups, appetizers, entrée, and desserts.

Pescado is Telluride's only full sushi bar with traditional Japanese dishes to ones with a modern twist. From simple yellow tail & scallion maki roll to the Pescado original Green Dragon. For those who don't want sushi, their hot kitchen provides an array of seaweed salads, house made kimchee, veggie tempura or Ramen noodle bowls. 

Poacher's Pub offers rustic American food in a comfortable and casual pub atmosphere located at the top of Lift 4 in Mountain Village. The bar has a great selection of Colorado microbrews, and the menu is extensive and served until midnight. The bar is packed with locals on any given night and is a great spot for apres-ski or watching the game.

Rabbit Rabbit is an organic, local, and vegetarian salad and soup stand in Telluride. They have a variety of salads, quinoa bowls, dumplings, fish tacos, edamame, hot sandwiches, and a bunch of soups. They also have beers, wines, and a few cocktails. 

At Rustico Ristorante, you will find a touch of Italy in Telluride. This casual authentic Italian ristorante has specialty dishes from every corner of Italy, an open kitchen, stone walls, a villa room, fireplace, and an enclosed veranda for intimate private parties, family dinners, or romantic evenings. They carry over 1,000 wines from all over Italy that perfectly compliment their dishes.

Shanghai Palace serves authentic Chinese cuisine with an extensive menu, serving appetizers, soups, salads, and entrees.