- Vertical drop
- 4,425 ft
- Skiable terrain
- Over 2,000 acres
- Avg snowfall
- 280 in
- Lifts
- 17
Editor's Pick
Brown Dog Pizza on Colorado Avenue for a relaxed town meal after skiing.
THE FOOD SCENE
For Allred’s, leave the public gondola at San Sophia station between Telluride and Mountain Village. Bon Vivant is a ski-in French lunch stop at Lift 5. In town, Brown Dog serves pizza and La Marmotte offers a French dinner in its historic downtown setting.
APRÈS-SKI & NIGHTLIFE
there… Telluride pairs dinner and cocktails in town. If you are returning to Mountain Village, check the last gondola or seasonal replacement bus before choosing a table.
DINING PICKS
5 curated spots for eating and drinking at Telluride
On-Mountain Dining
On-Mountain2 picks
Allred's Restaurant
Top of the Telluride Gondola
A contemporary American restaurant at the top of the Telluride Gondola, with a wine program and winter and summer service.
Why We Like It
The gondola journey makes the setting part of the meal. Access is via the free gondola; check its operating schedule for your visit.
Earlier guide details
Earlier menu idea: The Colorado rack of lamb with the sommelier's wine pairing. Choose from the restaurant’s current menu when you visit.
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Bon Vivant
Top of Polar Queen Express Lift 5, Telluride
A country-French restaurant at the top of Telluride's Polar Queen Express Lift 5.
Why We Like It
A mountain meal with a distinct French focus, conveniently placed for a lunch break in that part of the ski area.
Earlier guide details
Earlier menu idea: The seasonal charcuterie board to start, then trust the daily specials. Choose from the restaurant’s current menu when you visit.
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In Town
3 picks
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Telluride
A Telluride venue pairing dinner with handcrafted cocktails and a creative approach to food.
Why We Like It
A good choice when the group wants an inventive food-and-drink evening; select dishes from the menu for your visit.
Earlier guide details
Earlier menu idea: Ask the bartender for an off-menu seasonal cocktail -- they love showing off. Choose from the restaurant’s current menu when you visit.
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Brown Dog Pizza
Colorado Avenue, Telluride
A Telluride pizzeria on Colorado Avenue, serving American-style pizza and cheesesteaks.
Why We Like It
A practical town choice for a group wanting a familiar, substantial meal after skiing.
Earlier guide details
Earlier menu idea: A pepperoni slice -- simple, perfect, iconic. Choose from the restaurant’s current menu when you visit.
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La Marmotte
Historic downtown Telluride
A classic French restaurant in historic downtown Telluride with a wine program and an upstairs private chef's table.
Why We Like It
Consider it for a more deliberate French dinner; the private table is another option for a small group occasion.
Earlier guide details
Earlier menu idea: The duck confit -- textbook perfect every single time. Choose from the restaurant’s current menu when you visit.
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Plan your meal
Check whether your chosen venue takes reservations or uses a walk-in waitlist. For mountain dining, plan around lift access and service times.