19 Best American Restaurants in Telluride

“Wait staff was great…thank you Julia! We ordered all shareables for 3 of us. Crispy brussels, kushiyaki prawns, wagyu tartare, spicy cauliflower and lamb lollipops. Julia served each item with plenty of time in between so we could enjoy and savor the experience. Thank you and we’ll be back! Julie and Robin Marsh and Lynsey Marsh Bonebrake“

“We went to Sidework for an upscale dinner to celebrate our Telluride event attendance and were delighted at our experience. The service started out formal, as would be expected at an upscale establishment like Sidework, but as our servers realized we weren't all that formal ourselves they became less formal and more like new friends. The food was fantastic, we sustained our memberships in the clean-plate club. We cannot recommend Sidework highly enough, Bon appetit!“

“Great experience at The National. The service and ambiance is very good. The food exceptional. The only thing that was missing, was a cherry in my Old Fashion. But that was quickly corrected by our waiter. Highly recommend for a memorable dining experience that is shoulders above the usual Telluride fare.“

“The service was excellent, but the food…hot and cold (NO pun intended). My black bean soup was excellent, and so was the salmon. In fact, the salmon was one of the best I’ve ever had. The Crispy Shrimp & Calamari, shared at the table, wasn’t really crispy at all. It had a tiny bit of sauce drizzled over it, but most pieces didn’t get touched by it, so you had to either ask for a side of dipping sauce (which we didn’t) or eat it plain. Also, there were hardly any shrimp in with the calamari. My Caesar Salad was awful. Before ordering, I confirmed that the dressing was made in house, but it was a tasteless, bland, cream colored, nondescript thin liquid, without a hint of garlic. I didn’t complain, but I tried my only other option of adding plenty of salt and pepper, which just didn’t help. We didn’t order dessert, so I can’t comment on that element. Overall, I think Cosmo’s is a very fine restaurant, but maybe we just didn’t choose well. I would certainly go back, but I would never order the Caesar again, and I would carefully discuss the calamari with the server before committing to it.“

“We were trying to find a more affordable option that allows dogs while visiting Telluride. We came across this cute strip just outside of town that also has a brewery that both share the same outside patio space. We got a burger, sandwich, and fries to share. Everything was delicious and had really good flavors.“

“The food was delicious!! The chef & staff were amazing, can’t wait to go back!!“

“Lots of options for vegans (which is very welcome in this town!) but go early in the lunch hour as they run out. Limited hours for lunch only and I finally made it in this time. Had the detox salad and roasted root veggies that were tasty. Will be back!“

“We had the best experience tonight at Brown Dog Pizza! Excellent food and service. Barrett was very attentive and just as sweet as he could be!! Definitely will be back!“

“In a town of mediocre food & service this was a hidden gem. Cosy restaurant in The Hotel Telluride. Our party of 6 ate here 4 times & all were excellent. Guiseppe was a great host & always managed to find us a table when we arrived without a reservation. Service was quick & he was friendly & attentive. The special of the petit fillet with mash potatoes & asparagus plus a glass of wine for $26 was exceptional value. Dessert was very good as well. They even dropped us home afterwards in their hotel courtesy vehicle. Nice atmosphere in hotel lobby for a pre or after dinner drink in front of the fire. 1 night they had a live guitarist which was very nice. Can't fault the food or service. Would definitely eat here again“

“Fantastic long weekend at Mountain Lodge Telluride. Perfect accommodations, friendly staff, and views out of this world! Steps away from world class skiing and a gondola ride away from some of the best restaurants and unique shopping! 10/10!“

“The view from Allred’s is amazing! The food was excellent! The service was excellent! Worth the money to go for the experience!“

“Never ever disappointed and chef Eliza is the best and always energetic and upping her game. The food is top quality with exceptional preparation detail to perfection. Presentation and service are always prompt, friendly and considerate.“

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“We ordered the pork green chili, basil crusted salmon and pickled beet salad. Everything was delicious! Service was fine, restaurant is clean. We spilled some water and someone came over right away(stopped what she was doing) to help clean up.“

“Good food, casual atmosphere. Bartender was so nice. Football on TV. Snowing outside. Lots of fun!“

“Fabulous service from Pablo. Very efficient, kind, and attentive. Atmosphere is lovely either indoors or outdoors. The rustic flooring is gorgeous. The booths have wonderful curtains and decor. Bathrooms are very clean. Food was plated beautifully. Overall if I could give it more than 5 stars I would. Thanks Pablo!“

“Fast n nice Just whipped in for bread puddin …was really good“

“Great burgers and chili nice staff“

“Had a great experience dining early evening in the off season for a date night dinner. Seated outdoors at a low fire pit. Great ambiance. Very knowledgeable and attentive staff. Excellent food- tried a couple salads, elk chili, truffle flatbread, and the warm apple crisp with vanilla ice cream. Highly recommend“