Blue River Bistro

4.8

3579 Reviews

$31 to $50

Global, International

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2 people

Dec 25, 2024

7:00 PM

Booked 34 times today

Good for special occasions
Neighborhood gem
Great for creative cocktails

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 3,579 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

4.8Food
4.8Service
4.7Ambience
4.4Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

Mountains
Most Booked

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Blue River Bistro in Breckenridge offers a "delicious menu" with dishes like "bison short ribs" and "Scottish salmon" that are consistently praised. The "friendly staff" and "vibrant atmosphere" make it a "go-to dining spot." Guests enjoy the "live music" and "happy hour specials," perfect for any occasion.

3,579 Reviews

K
Kaly
VIP
Cancun
16 reviews
5.0
16 reviews
Dined today
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Excellent Service, and great food. The lentils are super!!
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Karen
VIP
Greensboro
115 reviews
1.0
115 reviews
Dined today
1. Overall 1
2. Food 1
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 1
The place is small and rather crowded. The two piece band did not help. The walls and ceiling with the tiles made the music and voices bounce all over. Our waitress was not engaged at all. A robot would have been more personable. The escargo was over cooked so we returned it. The grilled calamari was interesting but lacking in spices and real interest. There was 25-30 minutes between the salad course and out entrees and the early seating had cleared out already so it was not due to too many patrons. The sea bass was the best of the entrees. The braised ribs came in second. If you dare to eat here good luck! I would not return even with a gift certificate.
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DAVID
Greater Boston
6 reviews
5.0
6 reviews
Dined 1 day ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great restaurant and an incredible staff! We will be back….
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Antonio
VIP
Las Vegas
5 reviews
5.0
5 reviews
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Excelente comida y servicio. Todos los platos estaban muy buenos, Pork Chop, Wagyu Beef, etc
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Joseph
Las Vegas
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The food was amazing and when combined with excellent service it is absolutely a place I would recommend. Our waitress, Jessica, was outstanding from her greeting when we sat down to her helpful advice on the menu, explaining the history and the philosophy of the owner and chef, and her advice on wine. Would definitely go back again when in Breck.
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Phillip
VIP
Atlanta Metro
9 reviews
5.0
9 reviews
Dined on December 17, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great food, Kayla provided excellent service and conversation. We dined on a music entertainment night (a Monday) and the guitarist added to the restaurant’s excellent ambiance! Our favorite Breck restaurant!!
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Jose A .
New York City
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on December 16, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
As many have noted, the restaurant can get quite loud, but the excellent food and service more than make up for it. It’s one of our go-to spots whenever we visit Breckenridge.
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Miguel
Austin
108 reviews
3.0
108 reviews
Dined on December 16, 2024
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 3
Ok place to grab some food. Nothing special but it works.
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sarah
Kansas City
8 reviews
5.0
8 reviews
Dined on December 15, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
This is our most favorite place in Breckenridge for Happy hour (4-5 pm martinis) and definitely their amazing menu. This visit we had the pork chop (drool) and the fluffiest, most pillow like Sea Bass. If the meat entrees weren’t good enough the plating of flavors is outstanding. Squash, maple bourbon mushroom risotto & pancetta-tomato chutney on the chop. Acorn squash puree, fingerling potato, broccolini, pomegranate-tomato chutney on the Sea Bass. It was really another amazing meal. Ps the home made House Focaccia with fresno chile chimicurri is also binge worthy!
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Cathy
VIP
Houston
14 reviews
5.0
14 reviews
Dined on December 14, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Excellent brunch with great food and drinks, especially the steak and eggs.
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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 3579 OpenTable diners.

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

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2 people

Dec 25, 2024

7:00 PM

Booked 34 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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