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New Sheridan Chop House
Price: Expensive•Steakhouse•4.9(1,410)A lively main street steak house offering a selection of the worlds finest steaks, eclectic fresh seafood and daily specials. Executive Chef Brian Batten focuses on the highest quality local ingredients prepared with Gourmet American flair. Paired with an award winning wine list, the New Sheridan Chop House is sure to please the most discriminating palates. For parties of more than six guests please call 970-728-9100 www.newsheridan.com221 South Oak
Price: Expensive•American•4.9(2,303)221 is set in a tastefully refurbished historic home nestled in the trees on South Oak St, just steps from the Gondola. For years, 221 South Oak has been renowned for its intimate atmosphere, incredible food, extensive wine list, friendly service and uncompromising quality. Chef/Owner Eliza serves cuisine classified as Modern Bistro with an eclectic blend of flavors and styles. Full Vegetarian Menu is available.
We also offer catering services in the privacy of your home. Wine and Delectable Pairing Classes are available weekly.
Allred's Restaurant
Price: Very Expensive•Continental•4.8(2,401)Renowned for its culinary excellence and extraordinary service, Allred's offers our guests an award-winning Wine List, with an emphasis on exceptional wines from around the world.
Allred's is operating with a prix fixe menu that mixes local and regional as well as organic and original.
Our contemporary American cuisine is available daily for dinner throughout the Summer and Winter seasons. Reservations are strongly encouraged.
The bar offers the full pre-fixe menu as well as a la carte options. Bar seating is first come, first serve.
To get to Allred's, take the gondola from either Telluride or Mountain Village and exit at the mid-station—St. Sophia Station. Follow the signs to Allred's.Sidework
Price: Expensive•American•4.8(651)-- We are closed for Offseason and will reopen May 22, See you Soon! --
Side Work is a cozy Spanish American lounge in an intimate setting that offers a full menu composed of seasonal sharable plates, rotating craft cocktails, and an extensive, well curated wine list.
Side Work Restaurant has a strict 24 hour Cancelation Policy. Any 'day of' cancelations will result in a fee of $65 per person.
We do not offer a designated kid's menu. Please understand that our menu is not designed to accommodate the expectations of younger diners, however, we will do our best to find items off our menu that we believe younger diners will enjoy.
Siam Talay - Mountain Village
Price: Expensive•Thai•4.7(408)Indulge Your Senses
Located in the heart of Mountain Village, CO, indulge your senses with our Chef inspired traditional Thai cuisine & Asian influenced dishes. Dinner served nightly using the freshest specially sourced and local ingredients. A culinary experience enhanced by striking mountain sunsets and a cocktail menu unlike any other in Telluride.Kazahana
Price: Very Expensive•Sushi•4.7(272)Just completing its first year on the dining scene in Telluride, Kazahana offers classic Japanese cuisine prepared by Chef Naoki Takahashi and his team. Sourcing the freshest seafood from around the world, the menu includes sushi rolls, nigiri, sashimi, chirashi, tartar and ceviche, as well as a selection of salads and hot entrees. Beverage options include Japanese inspired cocktails, whiskey, beer, and a top notch selection of sake and wine. The 10-seat Omakase Bar features a 18 course chef's choice tasting menu with optional sake and wine pairings. Kazahana offers happy hour 5-6pm featuring sushi and rotating drink specials.
See what locals rave about in Telluride
- CcarolDenver / Colorado •7 reviews5.0Dined 2 days agoThe food and service was wonderful. This is our destination for a special night outMore info221 South OakPrice: Expensive• American• Telluride•4.9
- AAdamDenver / Colorado •2 reviews5.0Dined 3 days agoWe sat at the sushi bar and had a great experience. The sushi was amazing, and was prepared quickly despite there being a couple of large groups ordering lots of sushi. If you’re unfamiliar with the menu don’t worry you won’t be disappointed, everything they prepare is very good.More infoKazahanaPrice: Very Expensive• Sushi• Telluride•4.7
- RRobertMiami - Dade •4 reviews5.0Dined 5 days agoStaff are wonderfully attentive. Menu is delicious and recipes are well developed.More infoCosmopolitan - TelluridePrice: Expensive• Contemporary American• Telluride•4.8
- MMitchAustin •1 review5.0Dined 5 days agoAwesome food and service as usual! Also liked the new banquette seatingMore infoSideworkPrice: Expensive• American• Telluride•4.8
- CCindyVIPPhiladelphia County •23 reviews5.0Dined on Mar 28, 2025Glad I found this place by reading reviews. It doesn’t look like much from the outside but really cozy inside and the food and service was great. I would definitely go back.More infoFloradora SaloonPrice: Moderate• Contemporary American• Telluride•4.7
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Discover Telluride
Telluride is a small, quaint ski town, making it a memorable place to grab a bite to eat after hitting the slopes. Cafes and restaurants offer diners a local seasonal variety while international fare like French, Mexican and Thai are also available. Try noodle dishes and curries as well as chicken fingers and specialty burritos. King crab ceviche lettuce wraps offer you an eclectic dining experience that the area is known for, but if you’re in a hurry, grab a ham-and-cheese croissant to go. Several bakeries will keep you happy with donuts, cookies and cakes. Even though people visit Telluride for the slopes and the snow, the townspeople know the importance of providing visitors and locals with a good meal.
Frequently asked questions
The best reviewed restaurant in Telluride is Dunton Kitchen
The best vegan restaurants in Telluride are 221 South Oak, Cosmopolitan - Telluride and Allred's Restaurant
The best vegetarian restaurants in Telluride are 221 South Oak, Cosmopolitan - Telluride and Sidework
The restaurants with the best service in Telluride are Dunton Kitchen, The West End Bistro at The Hotel Telluride and Communion Wine Bar
The restaurants with the best ambiance in Telluride are Black Iron Kitchen and Bar, New Sheridan Chop House and Allred's Restaurant
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