Blue River Bistro

4.8

3615 Reviews

$31 to $50

Global, International

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2 people

Jan 28, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 40 times today

Good for special occasions
Neighborhood gem
Charming

Located on the north side of Main Street Breckenridge, the Blue River Bistro provides a casually sophisticated dining atmosphere with a little city in the mountains. Chef Dante's local ingredients, talented culinary team and unorthodox approach to cooking combine to create a truly memorable experience for you and your guests. The Bistro's wine list is an ever rotating selection of the best vineyards from around the globe and the cocktail list has been carefully crafted to take the guest on a journey of flavors and scents. We look forward to having you dine with us and if there isn't reservations available please join us at the bar for a front row seat!

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Additional information

Dining style
Casual Elegant
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
Global, International, Contemporary American, Mediterranean
Hours of operation
Brunch Sat, Sun 10:00 am–3:00 pm Lunch Mon–Fri 11:00 am–3:30 pm Happy Hour Daily 2:00 pm–5:00 pm Dinner Daily 4:00 pm–9:30 pm
Phone number
(970) 453-6974
Website
http://www.blueriverbistro.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress
Executive chef
Dante Tripi

Location
305 North Main Street, Breckenridge, CO 80424
Neighborhood
Breckenridge
Cross street
Watson
Parking details
The Blue River Bistro has ample parking in the rear of the building across the river from the Gondola. Please use the parking directly behind the Blue River Bistro and the adjoining businesses. If the rear area is full, there is parking available along Main Street in front of the Blue River Bistro.
Public transit
Keep your car parked at your lodging and take advantage of Breckenridge’s easy walkability and free public transit. Download the B Like Breckenridge app for bus stops and routes in town. For more tips download the B Like Breckenridge app.
Entertainment
Where in Summit County can you dine out with live jazz music every night of the week? Only at the Blue River Bistro in Breckenridge can you enjoy an amazing dining experience with live music! The Bistro has diverse jazz every night of the week varying from: Latin Jazz, Modern Jazz, Delta Blues, Classic Acoustic and Contemporary Jazz. Come in for an apres dinner cocktail at the Bistro's Martini Bar and savor one of the 40 original martinis or a glass of wine from the extensive Italian and domestic wine list.
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 3,615 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.8

4.8 based on recent ratings

4.7Food
4.8Service
4.7Ambience
4.5Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

Mountains
Hot spot
Mountains
Most Booked

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Blue River Bistro in Breckenridge delights with "excellent food and service," making it a must-visit. Highlights include the bison short ribs and diverse, creative menu options. Guests adore the "beautiful atmosphere," enhanced by live music. While some find it "a bit noisy," the overall dining experience is "absolutely amazing."

3,615 Reviews

B
Bridgette
Las Vegas
36 reviews
4.0
36 reviews
Dined today
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 4
Our dinner here is an annual treat and all was excellent as expected except our server, who was the same as last year, was not the friendliest and AGAIN he did not offer a dessert menu or after meal suggestions. We enjoyed our meal but his brusqueness was off putting and since this meal was for 2 of us celebrating our birthday, well kind of a downer!! The hostess did give us a card signed by all the workers after we were seated but other than this, there was nothing else to help make this meal unique or a celebration. Oh well…
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Dottie
VIP
Denver
16 reviews
5.0
16 reviews
Dined 1 day ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Loved the upscale design, server was sweet and efficient and my favorite part is that they are very aware regarding food allergies! I’m gluten free and the choices were awesome, best gf bun for my short rib grilled cheese! Can’t wait to go back!
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Greg
Hawaii
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great service, tasty food, very accommodating with our requests. 2 for one any martini and small plates during happy hour. We really enjoyed our meal! Thank you.
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Brian
Denver
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 3
Everyone else’s food looked better. Great company within the restaurant!
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brian
VIP
Denver
21 reviews
5.0
21 reviews
Dined 4 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We were early so went to the bar. We decided to eat at the bar and service was excellent! Food is always excellent , we always make a point to dine at the Blue River Bistro when in Breckenridge. Consistently a great experience.
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John
Denver
5 reviews
5.0
5 reviews
Dined 5 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We came for the 2 for 1 happy hour martinis and were blown away by the food. We ended up eating all small plates rather than moving on to entrees. Epic professionalism behind the bar. We got there right at 4 pm and had no problem finding seats at the bar. By 4:15, it was PACKED.
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EUGENE
San Diego
5 reviews
5.0
5 reviews
Dined 5 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Awesome place, good food and presentation. Friendly service
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Jessica
Miami
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined 5 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We eat at Blue River every time we go to Breckenridge. We’ve had the salmon, the sausage penne, the short rib, and the escargot. All are delicious. You can’t go wrong anything on the menu. Our daughter is gluten -free and they have many options for her, too. She’s eaten the gluten free pasta and the skirt steak which were both very tasty. The ambience is nice. Upscale but not uptight.
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Flor
VIP
Orlando
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined 5 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We had a wonderful experience at Blue River Bistro. Jason was our server and he recommended the best dishes! Wine is amazing and the food is delicious. Definitely a must do when you are in Breckenridge
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LoriAnn
VIP
San Francisco
55 reviews
5.0
55 reviews
Dined 6 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Excellent service, great cocktails, delicious food, and a lovely environment, Blue River Bistro has all the things you need for a wonderful night out in Breck.
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FAQs

Blue River Bistro offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (970) 453-6974.

Blue River Bistro is rated 4.8 stars by 3615 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a reservation

2 people

Jan 28, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 40 times today

Order delivery or takeout

305 North Main Street, Breckenridge, CO 80424

Additional information

Cross street
Watson
Neighborhood
Breckenridge
Hours of operation
Brunch Sat, Sun 10:00 am–3:00 pm Lunch Mon–Fri 11:00 am–3:30 pm Happy Hour Daily 2:00 pm–5:00 pm Dinner Daily 4:00 pm–9:30 pm
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
Global, International, Contemporary American, Mediterranean
Dining style
Casual Elegant
Dress code
Casual Dress
Parking details
The Blue River Bistro has ample parking in the rear of the building across the river from the Gondola. Please use the parking directly behind the Blue River Bistro and the adjoining businesses. If the rear area is full, there is parking available along Main Street in front of the Blue River Bistro.
Public transit
Keep your car parked at your lodging and take advantage of Breckenridge’s easy walkability and free public transit. Download the B Like Breckenridge app for bus stops and routes in town. For more tips download the B Like Breckenridge app.
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Executive chef
Dante Tripi
Entertainment
Where in Summit County can you dine out with live jazz music every night of the week? Only at the Blue River Bistro in Breckenridge can you enjoy an amazing dining experience with live music! The Bistro has diverse jazz every night of the week varying from: Latin Jazz, Modern Jazz, Delta Blues, Classic Acoustic and Contemporary Jazz. Come in for an apres dinner cocktail at the Bistro's Martini Bar and savor one of the 40 original martinis or a glass of wine from the extensive Italian and domestic wine list.
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
http://www.blueriverbistro.com/
Phone number
(970) 453-6974

Blue River Bistro

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