Aside from the scenic views and a myriad of activities to do, get out of your Telluride vacation rental and bring the family to any of the more than 50 restaurants in town and the neighboring Mountain Village. These dining venues are either a walk or short drive away from your own Telluride vacation home. Dining choices vary from fine restaurants to budget-friendly eateries that you and your family will surely enjoy.
La Marmotte: Telluride, Colorado
The La Marmotte has been serving the finest of French cuisine in Telluride. Its elegant setting at the historic Ice house on San Juan Avenue adds to the restaurant's atmosphere of sophistication. Bring the whole family for dinner, the only meal served at the restaurant. They open their doors at 6 p.m., and dress code is business casual.
Main course bestsellers include the Pan Roasted Beef Tenderloin, Tender Braised Beef Short Ribs, Coq au Vin, Roasted Red Snapper and Sauté of Muscovy Duck with shrimp stir fried rice. End the night with the Trio of Sorbet, a favorite among restaurant regulars, made of pomegranate, mango and lychee.
The restaurant's menu also changes nightly, depending on what's in season and availability of fresh ingredients. For a more intimate dinner, you can request seating at the private chef's table found in the restaurant's upper floor.
Fat Alley BBQ: Telluride, Colorado
If your family is looking for a laidback atmosphere while dining, you can head to Fat Alley BBQ on Oak Street, just a block away from Telluride's Gondola Station. The barbecue joint used to be a cozy Victorian home in the 1800s.
Fat Alley BBQ is synonymous to bourbon, barbecue and beer. Savor the taste of their beef ribs, fried okra and the bestselling Carolina Sandwich made of pulled pork marinated in brown sugar and vinegar. The restaurant is open for lunch and dinner from 11:30 a.m. to 10 p.m.
La Cocina de Luz: Telluride, Colorado
For a taste of regional Mexican cuisine, you can drop by 123 East Colorado Avenue and look for La Cocina de Luz. The restaurant used to be a hole in the wall eatery with 4 tables which later expanded to what it is today. Mexican dishes served are made from organic and locally grown ingredients. Most of the foods served are also gluten-free.
Appetizers like the quesadilla, flautas, queso fundido, nachos, posole and the guacamole are priced at $6 to $10. Entrée bestsellers include the Tamales de Elote, Chile Rellenos and their Vegan Plate. Ala carte dishes and a special children's menu is also available.
La Cocina de Luz is open 7 days a week from 8 a.m. to 9 p.m. Your children and the rest of the family will surely love the restaurant's casual and festive atmosphere.
Sweet Life: Telluride, Colorado
For the best ice cream in town, drop by at the Sweet Life at 115 West Colorado Avenue. The diner is open daily and offers homemade ice cream without the usual preservatives. They also serve burgers, tossed salads and fries.
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